The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-28
THE STATE LEGISLATURE.
A GOOD DEAL SAID ABOUT THE
PRISONS OF TENNESSEE.
Reports OF the Warden and Superin-
tendent of the Their
Recommendations Recess VIII Be
Taken Tomorrow Until March z.

Taken Tomorrow Until March z.
Special Dispatch to The Appeal
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. 81. No impor-
tant bills were introduced in the Senate to-
day. Mr.. Halls bill to regulate the prac-
tice Of medicine and surgery was called up
aud discussed at length. Various amend
ments were offered with different results,
and the bill was finally rejected by vote
Of rs to ~.
Mr.. Myers, from the special committee
appointed to visit the University of Ten
nessee, presented report which is highly
complimentary TO the present management
and recommends that the Legislature APP
propriate 81, 800 TO pay for recent improve
ments. Mr. Myers introduced bill max
ing the necessary appropriations.
Mr. Mynatt offered resolution provid-
ing for a committee 10 remove the remains
OF Gov. John Sewer to Knoxville and to
build a monument on the Capitol grounds,
also appropriating 50, 600 for that purpose.
Senator Bnrnhil introduced the follow
ing resolution;
Whereas, Tho news has Just reached
the Senate OF the death OF Jesse Norment,
former member OF the Senate from
lIardcman County, and who during his
life was several times a member OF the
General Assembly, and who always hon
ombly and earnestly aud faithfully served
his people; therefore, be IL
Resolved, That In his death the State
has lost one OF lis most useful and honorcd
citizens; that we dcplorc the death OF cx.
Senator Normcnt aud that we hereby
tender to his widow aud family our most
sincere coincidence. Be it further
Resolved, That copy Of these resolu-
lions be forwarded 20 the widow OF the dc.
ceased.
Mcssrs. Burns Sparks, Cobb, Mynatt
Moody and Speaker Lea made speeches
highly culogisic OF Mr. Normcnt. In 70.
spect 10 his memory the Senate adjourned
till $50 o'clock am. tomorrow.
Mr.. Roster presented q petition in the
House today from laborcrs OF Campbell
asking that the pcnitcntlary lease system
be- abolished.
Mr. Dismukes introduced resolution
granting the hall q the shelby County
delegation during the recess to discuss
measures affecting thcircounty. Ruled out
OF order.
A number Of new bills were introduced
and several local Senate bills passed third
reading at the morning session
The afternoon In the House was devoted
to discussing the bill rcquu.. voters TO
show receipts for poll tax before they can
vote. The bill had been rejected pre-.
yiously today. Mr.. Dismukcs M dc a
motion 10 reconsider aud the motion pre-.
vailed Pending discussion tho llou
adjourned
OTHER LEGISLATIVE MNTrEEs.
Mr.. Robert Burrows. superintendent OF
prisons, arrived in the city this morning,
10 accompany the prison inspectors ON
their tour oi the prisons
Col. A. ). Colyar spent the forenoon in
the Senate, working for Mr.. Bcrfy's bill
10 prohibit the combinations of railroads.
The Committee on Judiciary reported this
bin for rejection.
The General Assembly will take re-
rpss next Friday al H. o'clock until March
Z, aud number Of the members and
nearly all the officers Of the two Houses
will visit Washington City or New Orleans.
They go to Washington IN witness the In.
augumtion OF President Harrison. aud 10
New Orleans tO attend the Mnrdi Grs
Carnival. The Washington party will
leave Saturday morning. aud will take the
Chesapeake 4 Ohio Road. The New Or.
leans party will leave about the same time
Those going to Washington will be hir.
nishcd two ~ three slcvpcr, which they
will occupy during the entire trip None
hut members aud officers will be furnished
transportation.
The reports Of the Warden and supcrin.
tcndUut at the pcniicniiary wcrr presented
10 the General Assembly today. Warden
Pclrry calls attention % the low death
rate in the main prison IN the present con.
dition OF the buildings us notable, aud ai.
tributes this small mortality a. the careful
sanitary measures. he r'i.r IN the Won-
drriul disregard Of the proper laws Of the
prison construction shown by the build.
iugs, aud advises the abandonment OF Tins
prison und the building Of new one out
side the city limits The prison has no
hospital, and the rooms now used Tor hos
piial purposes are totally untitled for such
usc. llr saws hc has cndrayorcd, by
proper discipline, 10 keep In view the
triple puuuso Of punishment, lettering
from crime aud reformation. lie r,rum.
mruds that thr clr Of female prisoner, Dee
entrusted tu female employees, aud suggests
the Necessity aud Justice Of increasing the
salaries IT PRISON guards. The suprr,n.
toudcnfs import lWclls upon the general
management Of the prisons, with spectral
reference a. each prison. IN the main hc
uummruds the present condition NJ alaIn
40 lll the prisons except at Coal Creek.
which, Notwithstanding the improvements
made, Is q miserable place. The report
deals in drlfl with various features Of
prison management