The Arizona sentinel., 1889-07-06
tomorrow at eight o'clock A. Nj.
 P. R. BRADY,

 of Territorial Prison Commissioners for the two years now ensuing Motion seconded by Commission CT Halleck. Question put by the Chair man and carried unanimously. Up on motion of Commissioner Halleck, seconded by Commissioner Stevens and carried unanimously, leave of absence for two weeks was granted Superintendent J. H. Behan during the present quarter to commence at any time he desires.
 In the matter of the escape of J. Walker and 0. Porter, couvicts, g full and careful investigation was had, and after hearing the testimony, the blame and cause of said escape was due en tirely to the gross neglect of the guard in charge at that time, said guard having been discharged by Sup erintendent Behan immediately after the escape. / Bond of Jos. J. Stein, Secretary of the Board in the sum of $2500, presented, examined, and approved by the Chairman ill open session.
 There being no further business, the Board then adjourned until the next regular meeting, October 7th, 1889.
 P. R. BRADY,
 Attest: Chairman. Jos. J. STEIN, Secretary.
 REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT.
 TERRITORIAL PPIsoN,
 YUMA, ARIZONA,
 June Both, 1889. To the Honorable Board of Prison Commissioners.
 l GENTLEaEN:-I have the honor to submit my report of the prison for the quarter ending June 30th, 1889.
 The number of prisoners iii ccn- fnement at the close of last quarter is one hundred and twenty. The number received during this quarter, sixtsen; the number discharged by termination of sentence, twelve; mum Der released bY executive warrants, two, and two escaped the number oi prisoners remaining, one hundred and twenty. The convicts have been mainly employed in prison duties II the various departments, in necessary s4., ;,,r +o r,-:---- walls and shops and in the broom manuravtory -rAoently put in operation. The reports of th' ) turnkey and prison physician ar' herewith transmitted.
 The rule of management has beer just economy in all acquisitions fol supplies of all kinds, and close atten ton to proper issue and strict per sonal supervision of all prison con cerns.
 The subordinate officers have beer ) faithful and efficient in the discharg' of their duties, with the exception O two, who were discharged for de- linquency.
 There is due fr( sn the United } States for the support of United Scatcs prisoners during the quarter one hundred and thirty-seven dollars Yours very respectfully,
 J. II. BEHAN,
 Superintendent. REPORT OF TURNKEY.
 TERRITORIAL PRISON, YUMA, ARIZONA, June 30th, 1889
 Hon. John H. Behan, Superin- tendent
 SRI, as turnkey of this prison respectfully report the following de tails of management and discipline a. my duty requires for the quarter end , ing June 30 b, A. D. 1889:
 Tne nu"ott of prisoners i'll confne- :, ment at Ih;s date Is l20, and for thei sA5- custody exercise due diligence T,- foE,r'"s prisoners were re a n... -tf,r ;,fcsetion of prison rule a'i we cHrjned in the dark cell by :. my dir-c,'an f,. the periods named !. No 52l, l5 Jays; No. l42, l5 days T N" 5j4, 26 days; No. 557, 10 days : No 265, 5 days; No. 396, 10 days. With the above exceptions the con !. duct of the prisoners has been good I The prisoners have been employed il T the varions necessary prison duties II l repairs to the walls and shops, als'
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