Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-30
FOR JUVENILE COURT
JUDGE DE LACY SUBMITS ESTI-
MATES FOR NEXT YEAR.

Judge William H. De Lacy of the Juven-
lie Court yesterday afternoon presented to
the District Commissioners the estimates
for the expenses of his court for the period
beginning June 30, 1907. and ending June
30, 1903. The estimates for this year
amounted to S10.920. For next year Judge
De Lacy asks for an increase of 81. 7e0. or
a total of S13. 700
1t is proposed to increase the salary of
Mrs. Gertrude b. Darwin, assistant pro-
baton officer, from $500 to 81 200: and that
of William A. Hickey. janitor of the court
building at 1916 F street. from $40 to
$720.
For the compensation of jurors $3.50 is
asked. instead of 500 for this year; the
rent of the court house is fixed at 50 10 in
stead of $3.50. this year. and instead Of
5000 for furniture and fixtures, as this
year. only 500 is desired. For fuel. gas.
laundry work. stationery. printing, law
books, books of reference, periodicals and
supplies 81 2G0 is asked. instead of $500
this year.
Increase for Mrs. Darwin.
Relative to the raise of the salary Of
Mrs. Darwin Judge De Lacy says: 1.-THE
probation officers are required to do con-
structive work in upbuilding the character
of the children coming under the care of
the Juvenile Court. The nature of the du
ties and the burden of the work demand
the increased pay estimated The respon-
sibility and trust are certainly commensu-
rate with those of thrd-class private of
the police force. who receives $1,000"
AS to the additional officer asked for 1t
is stated that ''he is necessary in order that
more efficient supervision may be exercised
over children placed upon probation. 1t is
the aim of the court to deal with the chill
dren in their own homes as far possible
thus leaving the obligation for their nur
ture where it naturally belongs. instead of
transferring the burden to the taxpayers
of the District of Columbia while such
method is manifestly better for the chill
cren.
says: The janitor has been appointed a
special police officer. obviatng the neces-
slty for detail from the force
AS to increase in amount for compensa-
ton of jurors, the judge states: THE or
ganic act of the court provides for four
term days of the jury throughout the year.
The jury is seldom completed on the first
term day In addition. there should be suf-
fcient funds provided to enable the court
to hold jury trials during at least two days
of each month. especially in view of tie
| proposed enforcement of the Obligation to
support their children by delinquent par
ents who may demand trial by jury. This
contemplates thirty days of jury service
| through the year which. at the daily cost
| VI 90, "Oulu 10 the estimate or
| $3.50
Furniture and Fixtures.
For furniture and fixtures 1t is recon-
| mended that there be added to this appro-
| priation the words repairs and improve
ments to the court house and grounds For
| fuel, ice. gas and laundry work stationery.
| printing raw books, books of reference pc
| riodicals. typewriter and repairs thereto,
| binding and reminding. preservation of rec
| ords, mops. brooms and buckets, removal
| of ashes and refuse telephone service, trav-
| cling expenses and other incidental ex-
| penses not otherwise provided for, nine
hundred dollars"
| Judge DeLacy recommends that there be
| added to the appropriation the words com
pensation as acting judge" in compliance
| with section of the organic act of the
court
| 1t is also recommended that the following
provision be inserted: And the Judge OF
! the Juvenile Court is hereby authorized to
! designate one of the probation officers as
assistant clerk and such assistant clerk
| shall have power to administer oaths and
| affirmations and perform the duties of the
| clerk of the Juvenile Court in his absence. "
In compliance with section of the act
| approved March 2, 1895. Judge DeLacy Ger
! titles that no part of the business of the
! Juvenile Court is in arrears: the work of
| the court is current, and none of its en-
| ployes has been detailed to another bureau
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