Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-03-17

from some men that Allen had stirred up
strife among them by saying witness was
partial to two Of them. Had shown two
prisoners some favor, as I wanted to encour-
age them to do certsin work of an important
character. After these men had done the
work nicely witness gave other men chances.
Allen said in the presence of prisoners that
these were id pretty men to give the
work to-" He aroused feeling of jealousy
among the men by his speech. Found
guard Dryer and prisoner conniv-
ing Learned of it from the Warden.
From what [ learned, the trouble
alluded to by lien was the result of his re-.
marks to prisoners. One Williams, a prison
er, was induced to make charges against wit
ness to the Warden, and gave guard Dryer a
copy of the same. Witness quelled that
trouble among the prisoners, and more and
better work has since been done. Guard
Curtis and Captain Jack quarreled outside
the grounds, and when Curtis reported the
same, told him wanted no complaints of s
personal character. One Trustworthy man
was allowed to sleep on the farm outside the
guard lines. Some prisoners like to play H.
sane, and was for some time under the i'm
preston that Barber WAS shamming heard
he had practiced deception in Jail in Solsno,
and wanted to be careful. Finally it ap-
pesred that he was really insane. Witness
explained that be usually gets written or
ders from the Warden daily as to what shall
be done that day. About IL o'clock l report
to the Warden and get additional instructions.
Every evening l report to the Warden
everything that had occurred. The Warden
is fully ccgnizant of everything that goes on.
There was q prisoner here under Pockman
who circulated report that my boy had
brought some opium to Chinaman, hence
I wrote from Modesto to DR.. Grover, asking
him, if he heard anything of the kind, to try
and disabuse the mind OF Warden McComb
of any such false impression, should the re-
port reach him. Grover wrote me he had doue
so. Never had anything to do with furnishing
opium to any one in prison. One cid victim
was about to die, and the Warden, to save
his life, had half-eunce of opium purchased
TO be used under the physician's directions, to
see if his sufferings could be allayed and life
saved. Witness had the drug in his charge.
Never interfared with the doctors duties
Gross sxamined-Have been in California
twenty-five years. Have been farmer and
engaged in other business prior to coming to
the prison was an officer at Ssu Qaentin,
and prior to that attended bar in Modesto.
Was Sheriff in Mendocino, and was Assistant
Sergeant.at-Arms in the Assembly at one ees-
sion. believe the best qualification for an
officer is personal experience in prison man
ageHent. Some questions were put to wit
ness regarding his relations with Warden
Pockmap, but the Chair ruled them out as
irrelevant. The trusty system was gradual
outgrowth of the prison management.
To Director Rendricks-Never knew Of a
prison in which it was not in use.
To Judge McKune-Have always depend
ed on my judgment in regard to the manage
Guard under Pockman had nothing to do
with the selection of TRUSTEES suppose the
Warden selected the TRUSTEES.
To Chairman Boggs-All TRUSTEES are con-
sidered under my control whenever they may
be about the grounds.
To Judge AIcKune--H Have allowed men,
that were TRUSTEES when | took charge, TO 60
cut on the farm to work. Allen and L2ux
ars trusted ct times when they might escape
if so disposed. We don't consider they iced
guarding. There is lat at the gate of men
allowed 20 go cut ct irregular hours. It was
there when | became Captain Of the Yard.
There are two or three lockups. The third
is Of TRUSTEES. A prisoner escaped last night
He was not a trusty, but in solitary confae-
ment.
fudge McKune admitted that this matter
was irrelevant, ard although fr.ught out by
himself asked that it be stricken out
To Chairman Boggs-The best judgment
must be used 10 selecting TRUSTEES, ard We
take TIE least risks possible.
Al the request of Director Hendricks, wit
ness explained the method of handling prison
era each day.
Reiirect-Have seen the Warden inside the
prison frequently inspecting the condition Of
things Men who work on roads, etc., are
of the first lookup, ard are counted out and
in regularly. The second lookup is com
posed of those prisoners at work il thu yard
They are counted out and in. The third
lcck-up comprises the TRUSTEES, who are also
counted out and in.
DIR. f. c.. Durant, sworr-An Visiting
Physician of the prison. report every Gaze
of treatment to the Warden daily. Know
Captain Chamber, and, sn far as l know. ne
is competent fficer. He never interferes
with the duties If my Office. Think his man
agemeat OF pris ners is good.
At this juuclr re p. L. Dolsn arrived, and
was put on the stand by the prosecution
Witness said he was until lately an employe
CT the prison. Knew of the political assess
ment. Was paid all of my salary, but l
, afterward voluntarily paid the sum expected
of NE, Sl4. There was no general under
standing as to the effect OF a refusal to pay
the assessment. General McComb never
mentioned the matter to me. [ thoug ht it
might be unpleasant TO me not TO pay il. as
all others were paying. l had no authority
for believing that l would be discharged If l
did bot pay. Would have paid the same had
l been in the city and a political subscription
was being raised. l thought 1 ought to pay
it. Understood that the assessment was
| levied by the State Central Committee, which
| body specified the sum to be expected. No
cross-eXarninatioD.
Frank Powell, Captain of Inside Gusrd,
was called By the defense. He regarded
| Chambers as an efficient officer, and thought
| the general department Of the officers was
good, Saw him (Chambers) act bravely in a
| trying emergency.
E. Knapp, sworn-Am a quarryman.
Have been engaged here two years as fore
nan. Captain Chambers management Of
the prisoners in thu quarry-yard has been
good. He gets perhaps double work cut OF
| them.
Fenwick Fisher, sworn-Am chief OF sec
ond watch. Came from Sonoma. Saw War
cen 'McColnb in the omnibus on the way
from Folsom to the prison. Was not intoxi-
| Gated on that occasion, nor at any time while
on duty. Have been physically capable Of
performing my duties at all times. Nothing
new was ELECTED on cross examination.
James L. Lynch, sworn-Am Lieutenant
Of the guard. Remember the armory having
been left open twice. Had my attention en-
crossed by other matters, and neglected TO
close the door promptly; but soon noticed
tl6 Ou4lSS4Ou anu CiOStu ~ oh Obo "a ttiCHO W
casions. Have had orders to report all cases
of opium smoking. Was never intoxicated
on duty. One time, while i'll and off duty,
drank eggnog by direction of the doctor.
Recess.
A. the afternoon session II. A. Ganley,
Moral Instructor at the prison, was exam
| ined by Mr.. Mcclure relative to the morals
and general character of Chambers, which he
considered good. He regarded Captain Cham
bers SIS an eminen,ly efficient person.
| J. r. Moore, Turnkey, considered the gen.
eral conduct and department of Captain
Chambers as good. Witness had great conf
dence in him, and regarded him as the man
| for the place.
| Warden McComb was recalled, and testi-
| fed that it was not compulsory upon en-
ployes to contribute to the campaign fund,
| He was absent at the time the money was
contributed, and left word with clerk Miner
to inform the employees that the contributions
must be considered voluntary. Some did not
contribute, and are still retained. The War
den then explained the reasons for and the
workings Of the trusty system, without which
much Of the present efficiency of the prison
would be impossible. The man in charge CT
the stable is allowed to sleep in the barn.
The man who works in the vineyard is al
lowed to pass the guards There are but
four men who are what are called TRUSTEES.
| Those employed as servants about the prison
are all under guard. and not allowed outsid e
| the gusrd lines The Warden then explained
the circumstances attending the employment
of prisoner Paul. The young man had been