Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-24


discipline were plainly visible. The num-
ber Of inmates were reported to be POI, of
whom 139 are men, 81 women, with Z
male and female children. It is recon-
mended that for further supply of Con-
estoga water at the premises a new connec-
tion te made with another supply pipe and
that suficiency OF good three-inch hose
be procured to reach tho extreme heighth
OF the building in case of need.
Tho County Prison.
Upon conference with the keeper. Mr..
Burkholder, the first and second UNDER
keeper, and other officers of this institu-
tion, the relations between the inspectors
and themselves were stated to be of a
friendly and harmonious character Trac
ing the matter of alleged meal taking, on
the part of one Kendig, prisoner, outside
the prison, no evidence could be found to
subs;antiate such charge. The fact Of
Kendig having been employed outside as
an ostler of the prison was admitted by
Mr.. Burkholder, who found him in that
capacity upon assuming his official duties,
and he allowed him to remain undisturbed
| until the expiration of his term of i'm
prisonment, which happened few weeks
ago.
We also had evidence that said kendig
was employed outside the prison as ostlcr
in prison stable by Mr.. Weise, former
prison keeper. Mr.. Burkholder said he
allowed kendig to stay where he found
him on account Of having to attend to
various other duties, that in his judgment
required immediate attention, and which
he considered moro important.
The grand inquest are decided in the
opinion that the sentence Of separate and
solitary confinement cannot in all instances
be carried out, owing to want of accOmmo-
dations ; therefore of.entimes four or more
prisoners must occupy one cell.
With the management Of the prison
| with the present facilities no fault can be
found, but is believed to be as good as
might be under any other control.
But one case was presented for compar-
ison between tho system of prison produc-
tion Of articles from raw material, and
the manufacture of the same by contract,
in a pecuniary point of view, which is y
contract with Mr.. Aldus C. Herr, for tho
manufacture of cigars with prison labor.
That gentleman since the 33d day of JAN
uary last has employed 16 convicts in tho
business, and as the result for the month
of February has paid S136, and for the
month OF March S156 for the services of
those men. AS the county can sustain no
loss in an operation Of this kind there can
be no doubt that its continuance would be
a pecuniary advantage.
The grand inquest recommend the cree
| tion Of new substantial wall, or the re-.
| pair Of the present one, on the southerly
| bounds Of Che prison yard, and whilst the
same is in progress a watchman be en-
| plOyed at that locality as q guard Of the
prisoners calculated to be employed. They
also recommend to the prison inspectors
| the erection of kitchen for the use of the
keeper and family separate from the pres
ent ons. Also that they elect baker in
place of the present one, and provide a
better grade Of flour in the future,
as upon examination the bread found on
| the premises was Of a poor character and
attributable to the bad quality of tho -four
used. They futher recommend that the
hot air furnances be removed and-thar the
prison be heated by steam. The reason
| this change is recommended is because ais
the prison is now heated prisoners can
speak to each other through the furnace
tlues, and we have no doubt that escapes
ave frequently planned in this way. The iron
clad cells examined appear to have been
miserably constructed and not sufficiently
0AAC III tAO pu1 pOoC uCOIHACuS 0A0 ~
inquest suggest, as . precaution that the
carpets or floor covering of prisoners cells
be removed, as said cover serves as a
tempting to escape.
The grand inquest further remark that
from the evidence presented they are salts
fed that in some cases goods and supplies
have been purchased by the prison iDspec-
tors at prices considerably higher than
the prevailing market rates and they
recommend that in the future they use
more care in the purchase of supplies, and
try in every case to buy as cheaply as they
can, and whenever possible to purchase
from first hands and at the lowest whole
sale prices.
The prisoners arc as follows COnvicts,
63; awaiting trial, s; for hearing, :;
drunk and disorderly, 81; total, 156.
Tho Homo for Fricntlless Children.
In their visit to the home for friendless
children, the grand inquest found IS
white and cOlored boys, a total of 81 :;
and 24 white and colored girls, total
of 26 making grand total of no. They
were much pleased with the appearance
and behavior of the children, and their ex-
crcises of the school room. They were
courteously received by the matron, Mrs.
lIamaker, aud conducted over the build
ing. Every room visited was found to be
scrupulously clean, comfortably furnished
and in all respects in the best possible
condition. The "home" deserves the
liberal support it has heretofore received
at the hands Of the charitable, and from
the county appropriation, and is worthy of
continued consideration.
The grand inquest respectfully ask the
commissioners of Lancaster county to have
the clock in the cupola of the court house
put in proper repair for time-keeping and
striking at all times or at their option
have a new clock to displace the present
one, with necessary glass coverings of the
dial faces as a protection from the
weather.
The inquest tender their thanks to
Sheriff John High, for his courteous
offering of conveyances to the several
places visited by them but a majority OF
the members, in consideration Of tho pleas
ant weather, having determined to walk,
the offer was most respectfully declined.
In conclusion the grand inquest ac-
knowledge the aid received from the hon.
Orable court and the district attorney. and
general courtesies from all with whom
they came in contact in the discharge of
their duties.
Respectfully submitted Saml Moore,
jr.,. foreman D. Rhine Hertz, secretary
Geo. NJ. Allison, H. H. Bingeman, a.
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Frankhouser, 8. Greenawalt, John s.
Horner. J. w. Hollinger, Daniel NJ.
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