Judge Newkirk's Hopes Realized

JUDGE NEWKIRK'S

           HOPES REALIZED

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A Detention Asylum At the County Farm.

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5 OR 6 ROOMS FITTED UP

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The Building Committee of the Supervisors Decide Upon the Matter.

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With the aid of the publicity given his appeals by the Argus, at last Judge Newkirk is about to see his hopes for a detention asylum tor the insane of this country realized.

No longer will the alleged insane be incarcerated in the county jail surrounded by the most disturbing influences until the question of their sanity or insanity is settled or until room can be found for them in the state institutions.

The committee on buildings of the board of supervisors has decided to fit up five or six rooms in the upper story of the west wing of the house on the county farm for just such a purpose. This committee consists of Supervisors Krapf, Whittaker and Case and they have thoroughly investigated the situation. These upper rooms are airy and clean and all that will be necessary is to change the heating system somewhat and place some protectors or bars across the windows.

Work on the change will commence immediately.

The Argus congratulates Judge Newkirk on the success of his agitation and it is certainly a matter of congratulation to the county.