Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-11

satisfactory. and that the per CAPITA cost
to the state when the plant is completed,
will be considerably lower than that of
most Institutions of similar character in
other states,
The Surorntcndent DR.. Russell, with
seven years experience under DR. Fer
maid in the managcmcrt of the school
Tor the Predetermined at Waverly, Mass.
comes to his task at Brandon with the
best Of recommendations. and an expert
cncc that fits him admirably fer the task
n" has assumed
Tho problem OF caring for our feeble
minded children is a serious one. Tho
S'alc has not been slow to recognize its
uuty M this matter. and has contracted
Tor their care In institutions in Massa-
chusctts and other States until those in
stitutlons have served notice on us that
'neT were ovcrcrowded. ana that our
'hlldron should he removed rs soon as
possible. We have already brought back
from those institutions thirtv-thrce chill
drcn. and have only seven left at WAY
erly Mass. which will be brought to
Brandon, as soon as the new dormitory
is completed
institutional care and treatment seems
to he the best solution of the problem
yet discovered. and is in the line Of truo
progress. The trustees in locating the
Institution on this large farm in Brandon.
and in making plans for developing the
school. have taken advantage Of the OK
perience Of other States. and have start
ed modern institution with fre-proof
dormitorics Of concrete construction. ar
ranged and equipped in the most up-to-
date manner. and NJ minimum cost
upon Il farm Of about three thousand
acres, equipped with complete set If
well built farm buildings sufficient TO
amply provide for "a large dairy, and for
storing the farm produce and machinery.
1t will also furnish ample opportunity
Tor the exercise ana development of the
inmates. and viii. under proper man
a@cmont. he n factor in supplying food
products for he institution. Under proper
suPcrln'cuGence a major part of the work
can ic done by the inmates Il ensclves.
y fine showing has already been made
by l}r. Russell the pas; year ,Macr very
unfavorahc couditious with a very
small dairy, insufficient equipment. and
only a few boys capable Of helping with
tho work
earnestly recommend that sufficient
fuuis d" made available by this Leyisla-
tur" To complete, equip, and maintain
This SCHOOL in Il manner that will be a
credit to the State.
TUBERCULOSIS.
The LEGISLATURE Of 1915 increased this
appropriation to provide in a larger de-
gree for the care OF the INDECENT tuber-
culous persons. This increase in the ap-
preparation was much needed, for, dur
ing the biennial term, rs persons have
been designated for treatmcnt-N to the
Vermont aaratoriun at Pittsford. VI,
seven TO The hampshire County hospital
at itHA denvilla. Massachusetts. and one
to the lIuntress Sauatorium at Rutland.
Massachusetts. Mt the total expense Of
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The Legislature of 1915 created a new
department of state by the passage oi
workmen. compensation act. The NOR,
essential objects of the law are:
l. To lessen accidents
:. 7" provide immediate relief for tho
ihJurrl.
o. - Pf"'e po'h inc empower ana th'
'hI!oF'' from long drawn out and cost
~ Nv .EHti"h'
T. J" promote bctter feeillg between
'aPi'a' ana lahor'
D. 10 lessen the costs of the courts.
ne &c provides that every empioye
OF iahor Shall secure compensation to MS
INJURED "orkmen by lnsuran - or bond
AS 'he cost 81 insurance Is based upoI
inc extent I" Nhlch tic workman is eX
posed 10 danger, II VIII be seen that Il
Is Tor inc financial interest ot the en-
Pi"F'r 10 SAFEGUARD his Workincn as bcs
ne may
'he OF the most beneficial features 81
inc present law Is that of immediate Fl
haf'la! rcIlof to the workman and hi.