The Arizona sentinel., 1888-04-07


 charged by expiration of terms during next quarter.
 The United States owes this institution for one hundred and thirteen days board ot two prisoners during this quarter, at Sl.O0 per diem.
 My administration as Superintendent of this prison has extended over two years past, during which time have assiduously applied myself to the study of the various duties of the office, and have by close study of prison character attempted to solve the problem of convict management. It is and has ever been my object to elevate rather than depress the men who have been thrown under my supervision; to inspire them with renewed hope and revive the tottering principles of true manhood To this end I have granted every liberty con- sistent with good prison government, and in very few instances have l noticed de- sire to abuse these privileges.
 Not q single person has escaped during ! the two years, and only one attempt, which was unsuccessful, and was mentioned ill my | report for last quarter.
 It is my opiRion from individual experi- ence. together with the examination of the reports from other States and Territories, that several thousand dollars could be an- nually saved for the Territory and a better quality of supplies obtained by abolishing | onH OIy tO the Superintendent the authority to pur- chase in open market supplies in any quan- titles he deems necessary. He would thus be able to purchase at wholesale or ''Job l. lot" prices, and save the profit necessarily Q paid to the contractor under the present T. system. The Superintendent's residence is in good t repair and well furnished. The outbulld- ings and guard stands are in good condition; the arms of the guards, including the gat- ling gun, are in good repair.
 Our library is well supplied with useful and interesting books, newspapers and pc u riodicals.
 The engines and other machinery are in IF good condition, while the shops are well supplied with necessary tools. ; There are in prison at this date one hun T. dred and twenty-f -four prisoners, all of whom u are males.
 ,f Before closing this report I wish to thank V all the officers who have served under me ; for their ever faithful discharge of duties. Respectfully submitting the above and u thanking the Board for all courtesies ex- es tended me during my administration, l l. herewith tender my resignation and ask to h. be relieved of the duties as Superintendent l. of the Territorial Prison of Arizona.
 Dated Yuma, 4. T., March 3lst, 1888.
 THOMAS GATES, Id Superintendent Territorial Prison. OFFICE OF ASSISTANT
 SUPERINTENDENT, IS Yuma, A. T. Mch. 3l, 1888. il To Hon. Thoneas Gates, ,Sgp8rtnten
 dcqat Territorial Prison:
 Itis my pleasure to herewith render
 you my report for the quarter begin
 ming January lst, and ending Marcl 31, 1888.
 Prisoner number 422 for violatin! prison rules on two separate occasions IL was sentenced to the dark cell for fiv
 and ten days respectively. '' Prisoner number 346 was, for in I N' fraction of rules, confined in dark eel
 for five days.
 Prisoner number 459 was, for vic
 lating regulations of prison, sent 10 V fifteen days to the dark cell, whil N prisoner number 463, for an unprc
 voked infraction of the prison laws ' was decreed rest of sixty days with y in the limits of the dark cell. ." Excepting these cases, there ha ~ been no disturbance worthy of note P0 The morals of the prison are good, tn " men being cleanly, obedlent, peace nu able and seemingly cheerful in tn " discharge of all duties assigned then D have closely watched the variou
 departments and find each well kept ne strict regard to cleanliness and ol 'O der being the rule.
 Competent men are in the kitchel
 bakery and dining room, and the foo
 is placed before the men in we
 cooked and healthful condition.
 The cells and corridors are dail
 cleansed, and the prison presents 30" healthful appearance.
 Thanking the various officers wh tor have cheerfully and faithfully aide 'S' me during the quarter, and you for a
 courtesies extended, l respectful n'' submit the above. Aey J. H. BEHAN, A Assistant Sup't. and Turnkey.