New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-09-04
WARDEN TRACEYS DEFENSE.

TOUs INSTITUTIONAL PRISON BAR KEPT FOR
SANITARY PURPOSES.
The interior of the Office In Ludlow-st. Jail
was picture Of quiet leisure on last Saturday morning
deputy admitted reporter Of THE TRIBUNE within the
portals of debtors prison. and referred him TO War
den Trseey who, seated behind the iron railing which
proscDes limits CT his guests was iunocently glanc
ing over the morning papers. As II to add diversity to
the scene group OF guests" were seated ut large
table in an alcove, enjoying rubber at cards.
Tho Warden received the reporter tn courteous
though guarded manner and, after few prelimnaries
the con ersaton continued substantially AZ follows:
Warden-I have decided TO have nothing to say In
reply to the charges made against me- 49,. .,,o
Reporter-IIaye you seen the quotations rom sne
regarding the sale of liquors in public ais and prisons
Wardei-I have been told that such were printed put
have not seen them and what Is more 40 hTs ~ an the
prominent city officials but why 1t should have selccted
Rcporter-Your relations with Mr. Connolly aro OF
friendly nature, are they mott ,
before MT. Connolly held any public office in the city
He and old acquaintance, ana my retentloh ~
this place was the first favor ever asked or receiver
Reporer-t is reported outside that the question one
u Warden"I wish you would say for me that while I
have been here such subject has never been
money from mo But I must decline to cay anything
further for have advised to remain silent 6y other
Reporter1n you are sandered Mr.. Tracey, should
suppose they would have recommended you to sue TOT
s.S Corrupt IT. Judiciary GHd SS could give ~ w
very well but the s papers per % date e
sue can't SEE however why the paper has CHOSEN
Reporter-YOu appear, Warden, to have caugnt me
life here is calculated to make you dlsplritedi
leave it. My wifes health is falling and don't believe
the damp air of the prison agrees with me- peet 10
Reportei~It has often occurred to that man must
hesitate to resign from lucraliye once IL must be
luxury Of ease. ,,- -
RepOrter-H0w Is II about the bar
Warden-There is not bar in the building VIII not
way Of It is s D' Fer Gentleman who
toned to his glass OF wine at the table OF Tor poor ls
regulation regard it merely sanitary measure,
however and such continue it, DO not tolerate tte
cause drunkenness from being taken In excess; but
where 1t is necessary allow the prisoner to have regu
lar amount each day You know ds well aS tna1 "hen
one has been on long drunk
Reporter beg your PARDON but never. ......o,
Warden-He feels the need OF something TO strengthen
him after he becomes sober Why tell you, there are
cases here where the fellows would die were 1t not for
rum They would have the horrors " In no time" How
do you suppose the German can exist without his lager
beer, the Frenchnah without his c,aret II man
wants bottle Of ale wine Ut his dinner ana Is Wiling
to,pay for it. he can GET
Wnrden-Well, yes; sometimes LIDO trust man whomI
think good for the debt but men coming here az Trey o
credit ensH PqE lose Reqaeny by trusting people and
the worst enemies have who left here owing
me q considerable SUN OF money Trusting mere ID
losing lob. Now 1 have made a clean breast OF the
liquor business, and have to say that regard as
time pa wing cards. tell you, I don't play.
Reporter-How about the boardersf How many usu-
Wardcn-I generally have about five or slx-won't
more does happen that men come
here who have plenty of money and men are willing
TO pay for superior accommodation tney Shouo hA'o "
have already said too much.
reporter also called upon Sheriff Brennan with In
sructions to inquire the disposition he proposed to
make Of his subordinacs Yard Jarvis and Tracey who
have been proven guilty of extorton from prisoners
three hours, the reporter told that
the Sheriff too busy to see him.
ANOTHER PRISONER SPEAKS.
TO me Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: Your article upon the iniquities of Lud-
low-st Jail ia true as far know and complete
erposf OF it must you much time and trouble
Although was there but short time learned enough
OF Vainy attached to its management to satisfy me-
Continue the horrd den until the people grow
indignant, and eradicate 1t. PEACE.
NeU- York, Sept. /.
GROUND IN THE LUDLOW-sT. MILL.
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: l went through the LudlOw-st. Jail
mill and was fearfuy ground II you can cure the evil
or put stop to the vllany that is done there you will
indeed be public benefactor The law is very oppres.
sive the poor If you and the public knew onehf OF
the misery 1t causes men, women and children your
heart would bleed. W. W.