Arizona republican., 1920-05-26

Phoenix, Arizona, March 13, I9Z0- A meeting of the BOARD OF DI- RECTORS> OF STATE INSTITU- TIONS was held at it's office in the Capitol Building at two o'clock p. m. on the above date; Ex-officio President Campbell Member Ross and Secretary Baumert being present.
 It was unanimously decided to pur- chase two hundred baby chicks for the State Industrial School and three hundred for the Prison. The purchas- ing agent was instructed to purchase same as soon as possible.
 It was decided to have a new three ply Johns- Manville Asbestos roof put on the barn at the State Prison, roof ing and flashing to be guaranteed free from leakage for q period of ten years without any painting or coating of any kind. Purchasing agent was instruct ed to place an order for same imme- diately.
 The matter Of paying for services Of dentist and physician for prisoners while at Superior Prison Camp was brought to the attention of the Board. It was decided that the State Highway Department should take care of all such charges. unless the prisoners were returned to the penitentiary for treatment.
 Upon request of MT. Clayton Bennett, accountant, it was unanimously de-
  s20O.00 to $225.00 per month
 The Board was unable to grant the request of the janitors of the Capitol Building for an increase of salary. as the Capitol Building & Grounds Fund is insufficient to cover such additional expenditures.
 The matter of selecting light fixtures for the two buildings at the State In dustrial School was considered by the Board, and it was decided to purchase ten Brasco Lamps. type A D or type N E for the living and dining rooms, five to be placed in each building. For the balance of the buildings, 1t was decided to purchase eight 6S) inch ball fixtures. similar to No. 924, as shown in catalogue of the Commercial Elec- tric Supply Company, of St. Louis, Missouri.
 The matter Of placing a beam in the front of the girls building at the State Industrial School was considered. II was decided to have this done, the same being extra work, and the con tractors price of $40 co was accepted. The following resolution was unani- mously adopted:
 The Board of Directors of State In- stitutions hereby approves the con struction Of the Yuma Wellton High way 23.9 miles in length, Federal Aid ! Project No. 26, according to the plans | s5fiu HpSElllCdA8OuS Ol lne fNldlt ILDSi- neer. and will approve all necessary 1 expenditures from the State Road Fund therefor; in conformity with the Laws of the State of Arizona 1 The Board furthermore approves all acts of the State Engineer necessary in order to enter into all contracts and ! agreements with the G. $. Government relating to survey, construction anc maintenance of said highway, pursuant to the Act of Congress approved July | II, 1916, entitled An Act to provide that the United States shall aid the l States in the construction of rural pos roads and for other purposes" and tC do all other things necessary to carry on the work of the highway projeci above described in a satisfactory anC efficient manner pursuant to the Lawi ] of the State of Arizona, and to carry out the cooperation contemplated ane provided for by said Act. (See Sessior Laws of Arizona, 1917. Chapter 25 Sec. No. 1, Chapter 89. Section No. 21.'
 The matter of making sugg es tioni for plan to inaugurate an honor sys- tenn for the State Industrial Schoo was brought to the attention of tn Board. Action on this matter wal deferred.
 Ex-officio President Campbell re ported having made visits to tn, various state institutions, as follows
 Arizona State Prison on Februar. 20th and 29th.
 Convict Camp. at Superior, on Feb ruary 29th.
 State Industrial School on Februar, Sth, 9th and 10th.
 Arizona State Hospital for the In sane on March 12th.
 Secretary Baumert reported hayini made visits to the various state in stitutions. as follows:
 State Industrial School on Marcl 10th and 11th
 State Fair Grounds on March 1st
 Meeting adjourned
 THOMAS l.. CAMPBELL.
 EX-officio President
 HARRY $. ROSS.
 Member