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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-08-27

This data possesses but slight value as determin-
ing the efficiency of prison administration. In the
case of California the mileage of the Directors
must be added to the cost of maintenance to present
the full facts Since the present administration was
naugurated the prison at Folsom was put in opera
ton For the first six months of the present year
the Folsom Prison cost S31 1913 34 at the rate Of
So, 3S6 Is per annum. San Quentin has been re-
lieved OF some 80 convicts The aggregate cost OF
It's maintenance would therefore be less than that Of
former administrations. The question of whatever
the per capita per day is. is largely Influenced by
the method of keeping accounts at different prisons
Some managers charge all repairs against supplies.
Others, to procure an appearance OF economic ad-
ministration, charge all rc2airs to construction
account, or to the account of Improvements. +"
This factor at San Quentin is now so charged. The
account for support is easily manipulated by diverse
methods Of book. keeping. In California for some
time to come the gross aggregate cost TO the tax
payers will be greater than for sometime past. The
prison ut Folsom will remain unproductiye for some.
time. The State must also enter upon the era OF
manufacturing on its own account and the equip
ment in the way Of tools, machinery and buildings
will require large expenditures OF money. Conf
parsons, to be determnate of facts, must be made
between things similarly circumstanced. The dis
similarity of condition and the introduction OF lr-
regular and disturbing factors as between admins
trations of the prison, or between penal
institutions Of different States DESTROYS the paral-
lels OF comparison, so that the exhibits prove little
or nothing, and hence Of small value as guides
To CORE ct conclusions
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-08-27
Comparative Cos, of Maintenance.

In the second place. you request that compari-
Of the cost of maintenance be instituted between
the present and former administrations of the prs-
ons; also between the cost Of the prisons in this
State and those Of other States We hayedisckarged
this duty and present the result in the following
exhibits:
do not contain monthly statements of maintenance
for those years but from the warden's report for
the quarter ending September S0th, the cost is as
follows
July .si6,o5s 65
August Observation-Disclosures. 1906 30
September ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 49,. 1907 l6
Total ...-....... S46, s2I II
Average number of prisoners during the same
period, l,5+7 average cost per day per CAPITA 81
cents.
From the same report We find the following CON-
parative table;
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-08-27

Ba four Guthrie Co. for $50 TONS at 500 per ton
of 2240 lbs This material has been received and is
now in store The amounts paid to July II, 1851,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-08-27

We find that the rate paid for this material was
the lowest obtainab'e market rate
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-08-27
s46,s2l IL

Exhibit of cost of maintaining prison at Sar
Quentin from july l, 1850, TO July ], 1881:
1850. Maintaining Cost Az. No. Prison. Per Cap
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-08-27
THE QUESTION OF PROFIT.

As to whether the undertaking will prove profita
bic to the State financially only be determined
after full and fair trial. In advance of the ex.
pertinent conclusions purely speculative. The
officers of the prison are indulgng sanguine hopes
of q brilliant success. These hopes are founded
upon purely theoretical computations The iute
now in stock cost 500 per ton of 2,240 pounds,
a cents per pound The standard "cental sack"
weighs twelve ounces. Making due allowance for
waste in manufacture the material in each sack
costs at present rates 81 cents The wholesale mer-
camille rate to manufacturers will not for some time
at least fall below cents per sack. This gives
rial. In the merchandise produced this estimate OF
the relative proportion CT material to labor gives
per cent cost of material to SO per cent as cost Ct
m nufacture. The Theoretical capacity OF
the mills to be established is placed at
1000 GOO per aunum, with 400 operatives. This
gives Sl60 GOO as the gross product, with cost OF
material, SIS, 200; value added to material by pro-
cesses OF manufacture S54 500. As private enter.
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slsl,sss 81

Leaving available OF the appropriation the sum of
S37,l 49, from which must be deducted the sum
already spent in unreported ineidentals and to De
spei in the completion of the work, which, with
other costs plainly in view, will fully equal this
Recurring now to the question: Has the appro-
priation been honoraby ard judiciously expended
permit call your attention to the fact that to
the present date but S92 9ol 81 has been expended.
of this sum S44 OIL paid for jute material and
we find this sum to have been honorably and ju-
diciously expended. We find the obligation to pay
So, 100 for motive power to he economical and
equitable. We find no evidences of other than hon.
orable transactions in the payment of other sums
expended in this behalf but the condition OF the
official records of the Board, and the methods by
which the contracts for all the machinery were let
condemn as illegal, unbusinesske, unsafe, and
iustifying severe censure.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-08-27

Concerning the question Of salary and mileage,
we find that the State Prison Directors suggested
and promoted the passage of the Act approved April
ID. 1881, which contains the following section:
Sec 2. Section seventeen of said Act is hereby
amended 50 as to read as follows L. The Directors
shall receive no compensation other than ten cents
per mile for travelling expenses, and one hundred
dollars (S00 per month for other expenses incurred
while engaged in the performance of official duties.
he Warden shall receive salary not less than two
thousand and four hundred dollars (s2 400, and not
to exceed three thousand dollars IS Ooo per annum,
in the discretion OF the Directors. The Clerks shall
receive one thousand and five hundred dollars
Isl, 50O) per annum, and all other officers and
poyes shall receive such compensation the Board
Of Directors shall deem Just and equitable in each
case"
The original Act, approved April 10. 1880 allowed
the Board OF Directors twenty cents mile for miles
actually Travelled while engaged in the discharge OF
official duties; but provided, also, that every
such account, certificate voucher shall be filed
with the State Board of Examiners, ard duplicate
ther, of with the Clerk Of the prison. rms pro
vision stricken out by the Act OF Aprl l3 1881,
and in lieu thereof the following provision was IN
serted
Sec l. Section twenty OF SAID Act is hereby
amended so as TO read as follows ~ ON pay
ment of any moneys into the State treasury as pro-
vid "a i'm this Act the Wardens and State Treasurer
shall report to the Controller of State the amount
so maid and the State Treasurer shall give the
Var,ieps receipt therefor, which receipt shall be
filed with the Controller The Wardens shall report
TO the Controller Of State the amount OF money
paid into the said tr. asury by them during each
MONTH and shall also report said Controller Of
State the amounts received and disbursed by them
every three months, and during the period for
which such report shall be made, which quarterly
report shall be signed by the Warden and at least
three ofthe Directors"
The Constitution Of the State Article Y, Section
4, declares:
"The members of the Board shall receive no COM
pensation other than reasonable travelling and other
expenses incurred while engaged in the performance
of official duties, to be audited the Legislature
may direct"
We do not presume to enter upon discussion OF
the const tonality Of the Acts Of 1880 and 1851,
already quoted but we are abundantly justified in
saying that the convention which framed the Con
stitution sought to establish offices OF trust and not
of profit in creating this Board Of State Prison Direct
ors. We have also ample reason for the affirmation
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The Gu stfOn of Manufactures from Jute.
The fifth question submitted to US for consdera-
ton and answer is as follows:
"5 Has the purchase of machinery and material
by the Board of Directors, with view OF making
the prison sefsustaining, been a wise and expedi
ent measure, and has the appropriation been honor
ably and judiciousIy expended? In the examina-
ton of this question You will please bear in mind
that after January l. 1882, all convict labor by con-
tract ceases.
The proposition for the employment of convict
we believe, originated with the Chief Executive of
the State. The provision of the new Constitution
prohibiting the employment of convict labor undsr
the contract system, and requiring the employment
of such labor on behalf of the Sste after January l.
1882 created an exigency in the prison management
Of the State not essy met. To provide
for this important coming chinge many
plars have been suggested. The great
desiicratum profitable employment for the con.
victs The field of suggestion restricted by
many and various limitations. A strong popular
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30

as reported by the majority was or
derod to engIossment.
Adjourned.
ASSEM- bling
discussion of the Senate amend.
ment to the Appropriation bill,
striking out $4,000 for irrigation,
was resumed. The roll was called
and the House refused to concur;
ayes 33, noes 80. The Senate
amendment striking out Sc 600 for
salaries of consulting engineers
was refused concurrence; ayes "a,
noes 80. The increase in the ap-
propriation for the State Agricul-
tural Society brought out o speech
from Mcclure, during which he
charged that it was au attempt to
make the State pay the Society's
debt, which the Directors had
agreed to pay when the State &C.
cepted the property. On roll call
the House concurred; ayes AZ, noes
%. The item of $4,000 for the
Mining Bureau, stricken out by
the Senate, was refused concur
renee. After sharp debate, the
other amendments being verbal,
were concurred in and the House
adjourned.
GOveynmt OMciais Coluipg-su-
nora Nsws-NeW Hines Oiscov.
cred.
TUCSON, April 29th.--A special
train arrived from the East at 4 P.
NJ. having on board the following
Government officials: Thomas
French, Government Auditor of
Railroad Accounts; Henry Black
stone, Government Railroad Engi-
neer; w. f. McLennan, Chief of
Warrants in Treasury Department;
J. w. Griffin, Chief Clerk In Office
of Comptroller of the Currency.
They were accompanied by the fol-
lowing officials of the Central Paci.
fic Railroad and leased lines: E. M.
Railton, Master Of Transportation;
f. F. Gerold and Charles Seyler,
Travelling Auditors; w. G. Curtis,
Assistant Superintendent; w. T.
Lambie, Division Roadmaster. The
party will leave here tomorrow
morning; leave Yuma on Sunday
morning; leave Los Angeles Mon
day morning, and arrive at San
Francisco Tuesday afternoon.
The travel to Sonora is very large
and rapidly increasing. The min
ing developments OF Altar district
are creating much excitement.
The latest advices from Sonora
concede: the election Of Carlos Or.
tiz as Governor of the State. Ill
represents the progressive element
Of the State, which is in harmony
with American enterprises in So
nora.
Several large bodies Of carbonate
ore have been discovered In Ari-
yoca Csh)n, thirty miles from
Wi.'cox and ten miles from the
lately discovered coal fields.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30

Esthetic love in q cottage: Miss
Btldsrbogle (age uncertaip)-"Yes,
dearest Toconds, I am to marry
young Peter Pllcox. We shall be
very, very poor. Indeed, how we
are going to live I cannot tell"
Mrs. Climabue Brown-"Oh, my
beautiful Mariana, how noble Of
you both! Never mind how, but
where are you going to live?" Mise
Bilderbogle-"Oh, in dear old Ken
slngton, I suppose-everythtng is
80 cheap there, you know. Peacock
feathers only penny apiece
Punch.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30

cannot be condemned for this ac.
tion. BY what 1 saw of their
treatment justify their action.
From Pueblo Viejo we 60 further,
about five miles, and we reach
Cafiste, also called Pueblo Nuevc
(Nsw TOWN.. The road to Caf1ste
is mentioned in the dispatch as
"the valley" but I DO not know
where the valley comes In. The
road is open, with few trees, but
with plenty Of dust. Csiiste Ii
neater and cleaner than Pueblo vi
sio, and has two barracks, one with
about forty artillerymen and about
twenty-five infantry. What this
military is good for 1 know-good
for nothing. All useless men,
murderers, etc., are sent from Lima
to these barracks and serve as sol.
diers as a punishment. In cases
Of the plundering Of villages by
the Cholos, these fine com panies Of
soldiers are sent against them, and
1t usually turns out that they join
In the plundering. During the
pillage Of the town, during my
absence, my trunk, valise, and even
my travelling bed, were stolen.
The next day I found the soldiers
wearing my shirts. The Governor
Of the place, of course, an honest
man, as the name Governor makes
It honest, returned my valise-
empty-all that he could do for me.
The snoozer himself was implicat-
ed In the robbery.
A little outside of Canete Is q
town called Imperial. Only ras-
calls or, as we call them here, "des-
perados," live there, unmolested
by the military. 1t was once, on
the order of the government, burnt
down, but soon rose again. No Of.
ficer could pass through that town
without being well escorted,
and TO make an arrest
there is an impossibility. Even
If q regiment should enter the
desperate can always escape, as
the hills are near by. One officer
and twenty-five men once went In
pursuit of some robbers through
these hills, but never returned.
There are so many ways in them
that they were lost and died Of
thirst, as it never rains there and
consequently DO water. The PLAN
tations are, Of course, supplied
with irrigation, the water be-
ing conducted from tho mountains,
where its rains enough. When
the plantations were burned by the
Chileans on their way to Lima, the
Cinnamon became free, and ma
rauders. They then plundered the
Cholos out of revenge, the latter
having been checked by the Chile
an army. Now, where the Chileans
have withdrawn, the Cholos take
their revenge, and as the dispatch
indicates, with interest. What
ever may be the result of this mas.
sacre, it is my opinion that the
plantations cannot be worked with.
out the labor Of Cinnamon. Their
wages are about eight dollars a
month. The work they perform
cannot be done by others, as 1t Is
very hard, and Cholos or negroes
are too lazy and Independent to be
'commanded' to work by any
body. WIN. HARTvIGsON.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30
Herald Steam Printing House.

The facilities cf the HERALD Steam
Printing House for doing job work are not
surpassed in California outside OF San
francisco and Sacramento. All work on
rusted 10 us will be executed with neat.
ness and dlspatoh at the lowest living
rates.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30
Passengers sou,n and East.

FRESNO, CAL, April 29.-The fol.
lowing 10 the list of passengers for
the South and East on the train
which passed this place at 5P. M:
P Richards, Mrs FL Bennett, Mrs
Bassett and two children, r M
Widsey, w Hazeltine. ID Hick.
son, ] D Tsllant and wife, ] P
Bates, all of Los Angeles; J M
Day, Tucson; r Poorman, do; w
NJ Powell, do; John Sivers, do; o
F James, do; G P Head, Prescott; !;
J Stevenson, New York; E w
Mynderse, do; VIM Wolff. do;
Judge Geo Moore, Danville. KY; l.
Picksfaughi Kansas City; r ] Par
vim, Philadel phia, Pa; s W Lewis,
Brooklyn; Mrs McCombs, San Di.
ego; NJ Klauber, do; w w RrIer,
Buffalo; OV Turner, do; Victor
Huffman, Jr, Wilmington.
Tho LeEisissiurs.
SACRAMENTO, April th.-SEN-
ATE-A motion to make the As
sembly resolution to adjourn sine
die the special order for next Tues
day prevailed, ayes "a, noes 10.
DR.. May and others have raised
a fuss about the division of San
Francisco in the Congressiona ap-
portionmsnt and the bill agreed to
by the Committee was not re.
ported.
Hittell asked for o recess until 4
p. N. and the motion was carried.
The Senate convened at 4 P. M.
Johnson, from the Committee on
App0rtionment, submitted tho
majority report on the bill divid-
Ing the State into Congressional
Moreland, from the same Com.
submitted the minority re-
port. The bill with amendments
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30

the superstition of the peasantry
regarding the Jewish Passover,
occurred at Elizabstbgrad and the
government OF Klsisen, in which
the mob destroyed the synagogue.
Many of the rioters were killed by
the troops summoned to repress the
riot.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30
OPEN BOARD-4 L, NJ,

Scorpion. 80 $; California. lao b; N
Belle, IS b, 1S1s a; Best d Belcher, l214 b,
l2n a; Exchequer, l.7O b, LISA; Ophr. N
s.; ORC. ~ a; Con Virginia. 270s; Mexi-
can, loh b; Belcher, $40 b; Savage, 400
b; Mexican, l0h S; Andes, 2.2o S: Chollar,
2.4o b; Jacket, 4.9O a; Potosi, 4.20 b, ~ a;
Mt Diablo, 81 b.; Benton, 75c s; Jus tice,
b; Albion, ~ 5; Utah,Sh b, 0 q; Over
man, ID.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30
sgHCIAL NOTICE.

Hereafter notices OF companies. soc!e-
ties, ehurches, etc., will only be inserted
In the HERALD as paid advertisements.
We reserve, tor Places OF Worship, graf
IL directory. which Will appear every
sunday morning.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30

F. Lindquist, merchant tailor,
No. 20 Spring street, Ia himself u
practical cutter; and, having hal
ample experience in San Francisco
and Los Angeles, knows how to
meet the requirements Of his GUS
TONERS. He keeps full supply Of
the best cloths constantly on hand
aud makes them up "upon honor"
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30

Eastern oysters every style;
hot and cold lunches and all the
delicacles Of the season served on
the shortest notice at Congress
Hall, corner Of Main and Requens
streets. Ice cold Bocs beer, the best
on the Coast, always on hand, as
we'll as full supply Of the best
brands of liquors, wines and Oh
gars. Entrance to ladies' rooms on
Requena street. Open day and
night.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30

New York and Paris Fashion
House, room s, City Of Paris build
Ing, Spring street. Niles. F. II. Sey-
mour has just arrived from New
York with q choice stock of 8. T.
Taylor French patterns and FASH
ion Journals. Opening Of spring
styles, Thursday, April 7th. These
patterns represent the. exact sprlDg
styles, and have been chosen from
the very toilettes to be worn. Pat
terms cut to measure from the lat.
est imported designs. Ladies' suits
cut, basted and draped at this es.
tablishment. 8. T. Taylor's sys-
tenn Of dress cutting taught and for
sale. ap3.1m
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30
A Card.

To all who are suffering from
che errors and indiscretions OF
youth, nervous weakness, early
lecay, loss of manhood, etc., Will
Iend recipe that will cure you,
free Of charge. This great remedy
was discovered by q missionary iu
South America. Send q self-ad.
dressed envelope to the Rev. Joseph
T. Inman, Station D, New York
City. my18.iy
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30

Mr.. F. Adam, the pioneer tailor
of Los Angeles, No. 13 Spring
street, informs his patrons and the
public generally that he has just
received large assortment Of the
latest styles Of spring and summer
goods, which for elegance and va
riety of pattern cannot be sur
passed. A cordial invitation 10 ex.
tended to all to call and examine
his stock. m2.lm
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30

The Central Pharmacy 10 the
cheapest place In town to buy
drugs, rerfumeries. soaps. patent
medicines, etc. Prescriptions care
fully filled, from fresh drugs.
Preuss & Pironi, proprietors. Call
and save money.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30
MASONIC NOTICE.

rl1HE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF LOS
l. Angeles Lodge No. ~. +. and 4. NJ, are
hereby notified to attend a special meet.
ing OF their Lodge. at their Hall, THIS
leATCRDAYl EVhNING, At ~ o'clock, for
work in the Third Degree,
Members OF Pentalpha Lodge No. 202 and
all Master Masons In good standing are par.
requested to be present.
BY order OF the W. NJ.
CHAS. SMITH,
1t Secretary.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30
PRICES OF ADMISSION:
TO CONTRACTORS.

Bids will be received until Nav q. 1881
at P. M: for the grading OF Buena Vista
street, between College and Virgin
streets, according to plans and specifica
tions on tile In the Office of the City Sur
veyor.
Apply to JAMES vELSIR.
8. p. II. r. Shops, city,
Los Angeles, April 27, 1881. a2s-lw
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30
To Whom it May Concern.

Please take notice: Any person
having pledges or collatersls ct the
Star Loan and Broker Office, No. I
Commercial street, will please re-
deem the same or pay accrued In
terest thereon within thirty days
from this date or they will be sold.
P. H.-Money loaned on all kinds
Of personal property. mr30tf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30

A number of desirable rooms to
let at No. z Third street. The loca.
ton is accessible and desirable
rom every standpoint. The neigh
borhood Is good and the house is
barely five minutes walk from the
Court House.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30

Preuss & Pironi are the agents
for the Holman and Lion liver pad.
the Aver kidney pad for lame
back and female complaints and
Wrighps lung pad for consump'
ton.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30
NEW TO-DAY.
Situation Wanted,

middle aye OF life. witbout any incum.
brance, desires a position as housek eeper
or so:cs place of trust where she may he
generally useful. Address, WIDOW,
Herald office. a3O
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30
FOR EIcN.

8sI,gssus Riots - Russia.
ST. PETERsBURG, April 2oth:-A
serious disturbance, originating In
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30

The finest stock OF hair goods In
the city can be found at Mr.. & Mrs.
Williams, No. 48 Spring street. up
stairs, room No. /. mr30:1m
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30

Hughes's Russian Baths. Lo.
Gated No. Is Main street, opposite
the Pico House. Gentlemen and
ladies attended to by persons of
their own sex.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30

The colorist does dyeing and
occurring at No. 8 Aliso street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30

Clothes cleaned or dyed, then
mended and pressed and warranted
to look liks new, at No. 8 Alis0
street..
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30

The best cough candy is found ct
Heinzeman & Ellis's.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30

Use Scotts Emulsion. Heinze.
man & Ellis.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30

Try the great Southern Liver
Regulator, for sale by Heinzeman
& Ellis.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE,

The HERALD STEAM PRINTING
HOUSE maKes q speciality of Legal
Printing. Briefs, transcripts, ETC.,
printed at low rates.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30
EAN FRANCISCO, April 9.

San FRANCISCO. April 80.
230 Ophlr. 63+ Ilos8 Kentuck.2
coo Mexican, ,9A, 9,z,I els Belcher, 2,l5, z. 70
9'S, ST, G1s, ~, i 445 8 Nevada. lOx
e7S 20 Utah. 81, 81
750 g q c, 6sI, 81, 81 550.Bullion. l.4U
$50 b q B, llH, M 450 Exchequer. lao
450 Gala, l.20 l225 Overman, lSO,
2i60 Savage, 4, 4.05, l.85, l.9l
AIS, 1856 1890 Justice, 81, 95c
lol5 ConVa, $50. 2. IS, 100 Union, %, 01.,
OK $3.50
$50 Choflar, $40 240 Alta, $40
s55 Potosi, 4, 405 10 Seq Belcher, ~
355 II q N ,5%, 5sz 20J Challenge, ] vs.
$40 Point, 3 20, els 40 Andes, 2.05, 2
$50 Jacket, ~, 40. no Ward,
4 Go, 460 $50 Scorpion. ls0
90 Alpha,2 ,290
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-30
For Sale.

TEN OR TWENTY ACRES of GOOD
LAND, near the city, we'll improved,
with bearing trees and grapevines. and y
house, barn, windmill, etc.
Also, FOUR DWELLING HOUSES,
near the Normal School grounds, will be
sold cheap.
For particulars enquire OF II. ED
WARDS, at the Central Stables, Spring
street, opposite the Court House. a29-lm