Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-04

cannot be expected to render satis-
factory service for any length of time.
1t is far from modern In design. opera
tion or economy. and further 'ex-
penditure of funds to repair or bolster
up the present plant would be money
mis-applied.
"Some may, consider that the in
stitution has existed for many years
under the present conditions of the
heating system in the main building,
but this is no argument for permitting
unhealthful conditions due to i'm
proper heating and ventilating to be
continued indefinitely. 1t Is natural
that an old institution requires con-
siderable repair from time to time,
and as a rule these repairs are not ac-
complished In the same workrnanlike
manner as the original installation,
owing to the fact that the operating
force is handicapped Ia making these
repairs and Is usually not equipped TO
produce the Same quality of workman
ship as the contractor installing the
original work. hence we find many
makeshifts and temporary connections
whore permanent work should be pro-
vided. The result after a number OF
years is a very confused and tangled
inefficient design.
THE proposed boiler house as planned
is capable of extension without great
expenditure. and yet the Immediate
installation considered is sufficiently
flexible to accommodate reasonable
increase in demand.
Some may question tho advisability
and wisdom of a great expenditure OF
funds TO rehabilitate buildings which
are comparatively old. 1t Is difficult
to secure n real estimate of what the
cost would be to replace these buildings
under the present market conditions,
but IL is safe TO state that they could
not be duplicated for less than $1,000
600. IL should not be overlooked that
this institution is a necessity to the
state and community and that the loss
of any of its structures by fire would
greatly embarrass the institution and
bring harsh criticism on those re-
sponsible for its administration.
with the figure of even s1.oOo.Oo0
q, mind n must surely be considered
worth while to invest considerable
amount for adequate fire-flghting and
protection, a form of insurance which
would daily protect the property OF
the state as well as tho lives or those
committed TO its care"
Mr. kurtz gave the following sum-
mary of estimates Of improvements:
New power plant building. equipment,
steam distribution and railroad siding,
S152.O2O. remodeling Of heating system,
water supply and ground storage res
ervIor. s32s65: fire protection system,
water supply ard ground storage res
ervoir, ss2.425: removal OF structural
fire hazards. s3S.775: additions and re-
pairs 70 electrical installation. $4,000;
plumbing and sewage disposal plant.
S11o 600
Messrs Gawthrop. Townsend, Payn-
ter and Hancker also made brief ad-
dresses.
To BE Gucst of kiwanis Club.
The General Assembly accepted an
invitation 70 be the guest Of the kiwan
IS Club at dinner in the Hotel du Pont.
Next Thursday evening
vas tentatively fixed for the function.
Senator Robertson introduced in the
Senate bin amending the workmen'E
law In accordance with
he recommendation Of the Delaware
Industrial Accident Board.
Senator Murphy introduced n bill
Harrington 10 borrow s25.-
@Uo LOT l3ERA anu water pihlAtS.
Senator Alice introduced a bill amend
ng the law relating 10 limited partner
ship. also bill increasing the bond OF
he treasurer Of Kent county from S2S,-
300 to 100000.
The Senate hill relating to the legal
standard Of weigh, for coal was report
"a con its merits 10 the Senate.
Receiving seven affirmative and sew
n negative votes. the Seyate bill pro-
riding lower rates Of taxation for land
growing young trees failed 70 pass the
senate.
The Senate concuITed in the House
concurrent resolutions providing FOR
he celebration OF Lincolns Birthday.
Condemnation Commended.
Senator Palmer presented and the
senate filed the following letter:
Georgetown. Del. February 2, 1921,
Ion. Carey Palmer. Delaware Senate. |