Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-27

rectofs, which show that the warden was
present when prisoners complained. to the
board, and heard what they said.
AT the meeting May %, the minutes
showed that vote was passed ordering
that q set of rules be drafted for the gov
ernmsnt of the prison, and q commit
Wayland, Bronson and MI Murphy.
Root-Did they have any rules before
these?
Murphy-rhey did.
Root-Do you know what those rules
Murphy-No; I do not. III wanted to
know them would look for the rules. y
Root-Where are theya
Aurphy.-They don't exist. -
Root-Then there are no prison rules in
existence, understand you to say.
Murphy-Yes. now have a draft of
meeting of the directors.
Several votes were passed to adopt rules,
but none were ever made
Root-Dld Warden Chamberlain make
any rulesa
Murphy-Never, as far as I know.
The minutes of the meeting March,
1889, showed that at that meeting it was
the last time the directors had approved
any of the prison officers appointments
and the last time any were sworn In.
Root-Who has seen that book since
yesterdaya
Murphy-No one.
Root-Did any one see it before yester-
Idays
Murphy-No.
Root-Are there any other books of the
directorsa
Answer-No.
Root-You are secretary, arc you nota
Answer-Yes, am sorry to say.
The witness continuing said: I never
knew personally how the warden treated
the prisoners. =, 49,
don's; know of the Andrews case nor
did know of 1t until read the testimony
here about his being dragged with twisters.
The board of directors only knows how
they get by the receipts given the warden.
The hearing at this point adjourned un-
til next Wednesday at noon.
The House.
The house was the only legislative body
in session, the senate having gone over to
Wednesday, which example the house fol-
lowed after snort but busy session.
A resolution was passed appropriating
81, 600 for pay of officers of the National
Guard now stationed at the state prison.
The committee on Judicial nominations
reported fsvorably on the nomination of
Judge William Hamersley for the supreme
bench and also on the resolution appoint.
ing 81. Stanley Finch deputy judge of the
borough court of Stamford.
A bill imposing tax of $25 on dogs was
rejected.
A bi1I -,, -.ro-ka5 fauo-ob1,, oraa+3,o .
state commissioner on peach yellows to be
appointed by the state board of agriculture
for an indefinite period, at S. per day and
expenses. The commissioner may also sp'
point deputies at the same pay and may
order diseased trees destroyed.
The nomination of Judge Hamersley was
made the special order of the day fol
Wednesday, May 81, at noon and the bill
regulating the amount of the school fund
| the special order for Thursday, jane /, al
noon.
The bills making each county senator
| ial district with one senator for each Is,
900 inhabitants. limiting town representa-.
ton to one member from each town, 16s
in all, and redistricting the senate into 25
were all rejected upon adverse reports
| Calendar matters passed included the bill
| providing that no electric, cable or horse
railway shall hereafter be constructed tx
| CROSS tracks of steam railroad at grades
and vice versa, unless by special authority
/ of the railroad commissioners; bill giving
additional powers to committees of the
general assembly appointed to make In
vestigation; bill giving common councils
of cities and wardens of boroughs authority
| to regulate the construction and mainte
| nance of reservoirs. The resolution passed
which Incorporates the American Brasi
company, the Great Naugatuck Valley
Brass Trust. It is authorized to have
| capital of $4,000. The committee OF
roads and bridges reported in favor of the
| abolition of tolls on the New Haven and
Derby turnpike, the only remaining turn
pike in the state. Favorable report wal
made on resolution incorporating tn.
Young Mems Hebrew club and the Meride1
Humane society of Meriden, and the Parl
City Benefit association of Bridgeport
Factor Inspector E. Burroughs Brown O.
Groton was authorized to appoint specia
agents at an expense of not exceeding So,
600 annually. The bill de dependant ant
neglected children passed the house before
/ adjournment