Horticultura. department. Agricultura. For the horticultural department, for the additional seeds, trees, and labor for the forest plantations, the sum of seventeen hundred and fifty dollars per annum, for two years. For the agricultural department, for the expenses of field and other experiments, and for expenses of the annual department. courses of agricultural lectures held in various parts of the state, the sum of three thousand dollars per annum, for two years. books. For apparatus and books for instruction in agriculture Apparatus and and the mechanic arts, and the various branches of learning relating to the same, the sum of five thousand dollars per annum, for two years. to draw warrants. § 2. The auditor of state is hereby authorized and di- Auditor rected to draw his warrant upon the treasurer of the state for the appropriations for building, in favor of the parties to whom the same may be due, upon proper vouchers, certified as correct by the trustees or a majority of them, and approved by the governor; and for the other appropriations herein, upon the order of the board of trustees, or a majority of them, and the approval of the governor: Provided, that no sum greater than five thousand dollars shall be drawn at one time, for other than building purposes: And, provided, further, that a second warrant shall not be drawn until satisfactory vouchers shall have been approved by the governor, and filed with the auditor, showing that all sums previously drawn have been properly expended, and for the purpose for which the same was appropriated. 3. For the construction of said buildings, the trustees shall not obligate the state for the payment of any sum of money in excess of appropriations made for that purpose; and said trustees shall, before either or any portion of the appropriations for building purposes shall be expended, cause to be prepared a full and complete set of plans and specifications of the entire proposed buildings, which shall be accompanied by estimates carefully made of the cost thereof, which shall be considered at a regular meeting of the board, and by them approved, when it shall be submitted to the governor for his approval. In case he approves the same, a copy of said estimates shall be filed in the auditor's office, when such appropriations may be expended. APPROVED April 15, 1871. Vouchers be filed. to Trustees shall not obligate the state. Governor approve plans. to In force April AN ACT appropriating money to pay deficiencies of appropriation for the cur4, 1871. rent expenses of the Illinois State Hospital for the Insane, located at Jacksonville, Illinois, and to defray the current expenses of said hospital, to make repairs and improvements, to procure new boilers, construct boiler and wash-house, and furnish with necessary fittings, and for insurance and library. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly, That for the Appropriation purpose of paying the deficiencies on tormer appropriations, for deficiencies. arising from the increase in the number of patients during the last two years in the Illinois State Hospital for the Insane, located at Jacksonville, Illinois, the sum of twentytwo thousand dollars and three cents ($22,000 03) be and is hereby appropriated to said hospital, payable out of the treasury of this state, on the passage of this act. For ordinary expenses. § 2. For the purpose of defraying the ordinary expenses of said hospital from the first day of December, one thousand eight hundred and seventy, to the first day of July, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-three, the said hospital shall be and is hereby authorized to receive from the state treasury, during said term, the sum of one hundred thousand dollars per annum, payable quarterly, in advance: Provided, that after the first quarterly installinent shall have been drawn from the state treasury, under the provisions of this section, no further warrants shall be issued in Vouchers to be favor of said hospital until vouchers shall have been filed filed with audi- with the auditor of public accounts, by the superintendent of the said hospital, showing in detail the amount of money already expended, and for what purpose the said expenditures were made, verified by the affidavit of said superintendent. tor. Repairs improvements. Auditor and § 3. That for the purpose of making repairs and improvements, the sum of five thousand ($5000) dollars be and hereby is appropriated to said hospital, payable out of the treasury, as required for use; also, the further sum of ten thousand dollars, for procuring new beds, bedding and furniture; also, the further sum of twenty thousand dollars, for procuring new boilers, constructing boiler and washhouse, and furnishing necessary fittings, payable out of the treasury, when required for use; also, the further sum of fifteen hundred ($1500) dollars per annum, for insurance, and the sum of two hundred and fitty ($250) dollars, for patients' library. draw warrant. to § 4. The auditor of public accounts is hereby authorized and required to draw his warrant upon the treasurer for the said sums, upon order of the board of trustees of the Illinois State Hospital for the Insane, signed by the president and attested by the secretary of said board, with the corporate seal of the institution. § 5. Inasmuch as a portion of the sums hereby appro- Emergency. priated are required for immediate use, in the liquidation of indebtedness already incurred, and in defraying the daily expenses of said hospital, this act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. & 6. This act shall be a public act. APPROVED April 4, 1871. AN ACT to provide an additional water supply at the Hospital for Insane, In force July 1, located at Jacksonville, Illinois. 1872. WHEREAS the drought of the past season has demonstra- Preamble. ted that the present reservoir for water at the hospital for the insane, located at Jacksonville, is of insufficient capacity to meet the wants of that institution, and recognizing the great importance of a full supply of water, at all times, for the safety of the buildings from fire, as well as for the comfort and successful treatment of its inmates; therefore, SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly, That for the purpose of building an additional reservoir, the sum of five thousand ($5000) dollars be and is hereby appropriated to said hospital, payable out of the treasury of this state, as is required for use. 2. The auditor of public accounts is hereby authorized and required to draw his warrant upon the treasurer for the said sum, upon orders of the board of trustees of the Illinois State Hospital for the Insane, signed by the president and attested by the secretary of said board, with the corporate seal of the institution. APPROVED March 29, 1872. Appropriation. 1871. AN ACT supplementary to an act entitled "An act appropriating money to In force July 1; pay deficiencies of appropriations for the current expenses of the Illinois Hospital for the Insane, located at Jacksonville, Illinois, and to defray the current expenses of said hospital, to make repairs and improvements, to procure new boilers, construct boiler and wash house and furnish with necessary fittings, and for insurance and library, and appropriating money to meet deficiencies in said appropriation." WHEREAS the second section of the act to which this is Preamble. supplementary, provides that "For the purpose of defraying the ordinary expenses of said hospital, from the first day of December, eighteen hundred and seventy, to the first day of July, eighteen hundred and seventy-three, the penses. "said hospital shall be and is hereby authorized to receive from the state treasury, during said term, the sum of one hundred thousand dollars per annum ;" and whereas, the hospital had received from the state treasury, under the act of March twenty-fourth, eighteen hundred and sixty-nine, for current expenses of said hospital, for the fiscal quarter ending February twenty-eight, eighteen hundred and seventy-one, the sum of twenty-two thousand five hundred dollars, and the auditor of public accounts decided that the amount paid to said hospital under act of eighteen hundred and sixty-nine should be considered in making payment for the quarter ending February twenty-eight, eighteen hundred and seventy-one, under the act of April fourth, eighteen hundred and seventy-one; and whereas, a deficiency of twenty-five thousand dollars in current expenses of said hospital for said quarter will exist, if said hospital does not receive twenty-five thousand dollars for that quarter, in addition to the appropriation of eighteen hundred and sixtynine; therefore, SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly, That for the Appropriation purpose of paying the current expenses of said hospital for for current ex the fiscal quarter commencing December first, eighteen hundred and seventy, and ending February twenty-eight, eighteen hundred and seventy-one, there is hereby appropriated the sum of twenty-five thousand dollars to said institution, which amount shall be in lieu of the appropriation made for said quarter in the act to which this is supplemental. § 2. The auditor of public accounts is hereby authorized to draw his warrant on the state treasurer for the amount herein appropriated, upon the order of the board of trustees of the Illinois State Hospital for the Insane, signed by the president and attested by the secretary of said board, with the seal of the institution. APPROVED June 14, 1871. 6, 1871. In force April AN ACT making appropriations for the completion of the Northern Insane Asylum at Elgin, and for furnishing and maintaining a part of the same for 1871 and 1872. SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly, That for the Appropriations, purpose of completing the north wing of the northern insane asylum, and for the land purchased therefor, there is hereby appropriated the sum of thirty-eight thousand five hundred and eighty-five dollars and twenty-six cents..$38,585 26 For the erection of rear building, including engine house, laundry, kitchen and chapel, as per plans, the sum of forty-eight thousand five hundred dollars..... For heating apparatus, engine, pumps, kitchen and laundry apparatus, with water pipes to connect with those already provided for in the north wing, and gas works, the sum of twenty-six thousand eight hundred dollars.... For reservoir, sewers and air ducts, the sum of seven thousand five hundred dollars.. For fencing, grading, trees, farming stock, utensils and seed, the sum of eight thousand dollars.... For furniture, bedding, tables, etc., for one hundred and fifty patients, at $60 each, the sum of nine thousand dollars.... For current expenses in maintaining one hundred and fifty patients for one year at $225 each, the sum of thirty-three thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars. Total..... $48,500 00 26,800 00 7,500 00 8,000 00 9,000 00 33,750 00 .$172,135 26 The foregoing amounts to be paid as hereinafter provided, How to be paid. from any moneys now or hereafter in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated, and to be included in the tax levy of 1871. Said money to be paid by the auditor upon requisition of the trustees, approved by the governor, but each requisition shall be accompanied by the cash account to date of the treasurer of the board of trustees, and the estimate of the architect or superintendent of the amount necessary for the ensuing one or two months, and no requisition shall be for more money than is required for two months' expenditure. § 2. Whereas it is necessary, in order to make payments Emergency. due upon the lands of this institution and to proceed with the said buildings, that this act shall take effect prior to the first day of July next, this act is hereby declared an emergency act, and shall be in force from and after its passage. APPROVED April 6, 1871. |