The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-23
TO INCREASE ITS VALUE.
THREE MEASURES INTRODUCED no
BENEFIT TINE PENITEsTIxRT.
Farm Is To Re Leased 20 Receive Addi-
tionaI Employment and Additional
Reyenue-Other Matters.


eject he thought, would greatly improve
the condition OF affairs al that institution.
The recommendations Of Major Lynn were
subsequently endorsed by the board OF
directors Of the penitentiary and Governor
Mckinney. The latter dwelt on them at
some length ina his message 10 the General
Assembly. and asked for additional le-
gislation embracing the recommendations
and improvements.
AS a result there have been introduced
an the senate three bills, which provide
for the recommendations made by Mr.
lynn These bills have been referred to
me Committee on Public Institutions ana
Education and will no doubt be passed
by The LEGISLATURE. They will to a large
cxtent increase the efficiency Of that penal
snstitution. and viii be instrumental IN
largely Increasing the revenues OF the
STATE.
To Enlarge The Enclosure.
The FIRST OF these bills is Senate Bill No.
a. introduced by Senator Lovenstein II
authorizes the superintendent Of the Nir-
rInia penitentiary 10 enlarge the prison en-
closure and erect "a building on the stable
lot
The bill provides that tho superinten-
dent shall. with the approval OF the
board of directors. be authorized TO en-
large the prison enclosure by the construc-
zion OF a new wall on the north side OF the
same, on such lines as he may deem best.
lie shall also be authorized TO erect on
the stable lot a suitable building for the
storage and protection Of the wagons
carts, and implements belonging TO the
institution.
The cost Of these improvements shall be |
paid out of the net earnings of the Deni- |
tertiary by warrants on The treasury, |
drawn as prescribed by law.
To Lease n Farm.
Senate Bill no. A. authorizes the super |
intendent Of the penitentiary 10 lease /
"a farm with the option OF purchase. and |
20 erect thereon suitable buildings for the
care and employment Of coEvicts.
The bill in its preamble sets forth that |
the cells Of the penitentiary are greatly
overcrOwded there being less than 200 cells /
FOR over 100 male conVcts, and that seve-
raj hundred of the convicts are unfit for
service In the prison. but could be made
useful in the cultivation of farm
The bin provides that the superintendent
Of the Virginia penitentiary is authorized,
with the approval Of the board Of direct
Ors and the Governor. TO lease a farm with
the option Of purchase and erect thereon
suitable buildings ana stOckades for the
care and employment OF convicts unfit
Tor service IN the penitentary or who for
sanitary reasons, should be removed there
irom' and 10 purchase such stock and i'm
piements supplies and materials, as may
DC needed for the cultivation Of the farm.
Surgeon and Manager.
There shall be a surgeon appointed for
The farm by the Governor. whose compen-
sauon snail be az the rate Of $50 per
month; also manager to be appointed by
the Governor upon the recommendation
Of the superintendent. az a similar com
pensauon. and who shall have charge of
the cultivation OF the farm. and who
shall perform any other duties assigned
20 him under the direction of the superin-
tendent. such guards as shall be necessa-
~ shall be appointed by the sgperntend-
-nt their compensation being Sl5 per
month and board.
All laws for the government of the peni-
tertiary shall be in force on that farm
80 Ear as applicable. and the same dis
'piine shall be enforced there as i'm the
lenitentiary- The clerk of the peni-
Tertiary shall keep am account with the
iarm' showing receipts and disbursements.
BY costs OF salaries wages materials. sup
pies ana other current expenses for the
year also proper allowance for de-
probation I'm value Of buildings and stock
ana implements. He shall credit the ac-
count by the fair market value of all
products consumed al the penitentlarv.
ana an sums received for sale of pro-
iucts elsewhere
All costs of lease or purchase. erection
N buildings, pay Of manager. surgeon q
ihu guards, ana other expenses Cf the l
ARM shall be paid out Of the net earn
ngs Of the pentenuarv. but the expen- g
hture for land, buildings. and stock and II
Implements shall not I'm any fiscal wear
Nceed one half OF the earnings for the Z,
ear The fiscal year beginning on the Il
lrst day Of October !,
To Open street. il
Senate bin No. &c. introduced by sena- "
or LoVenstein, grants the right of way n
OF pubic street through the grounds II
y the Virginia penitentlary. and au- r
hofi@es the sale Of a part OF these q,
rounds. n,
me preamble Of the bill states that II j.
YOU'D be OF advantage 10 the penitentiary
o open Spring street through the grounds
q 'he institution 10 connect with Arch
,teet al MS intersection with First T.,
rect furnishing access 10 II nv an -
"ay grade instead OF the present high m
.ay through the grounds. IL is believed /.
iat n The State viii grant TO the CITY of -
Ichmond the right OF way for that
u~e, the city will agree TO grade and u
omplete it Il
ne OH provides that the superinteud- ~
d" "l ihe penitentiary IS authorized 10 ~,
INSTRUCT the street in question on such ~
- ana grades ass be may approve ~
~ up'H lhc condition that the city shall o.,
ono complete the street ready -
l"ulil use. at Us own cost and TO the ~
.,.-. lloh or the superintendent and ~.
'p1n the execution OF that contract and al
,ppIVNa by The board OF directors ana the te
~ ~ ''''' 'he risht Of way shall be grant 10
inc superinteudent is also author,zod
sen ana convey. with the annro,,,i
I the board OF directors ana the c., ca
Or an parts OF the grounds living so,,,h pr
the street in question. ana he 80 Of
aeds of the sale shah Doe doposlted a. Oh
he state Treasury TO the credit ~ an sh
enitentiary fund. '"e 50
WIZ Have Its Hands Pull. 10
among the committees that VIII he an
'pt busy during the present session. The m'
1mmittee on Agriculture and Mining rs
hl occupy prominent place. Mr.. A
Nithrow, Of Bath. Is chairman of 6"
e committee, and being thoroughly
mliar with all matters coming In its
usdiciion. he will naturally see that
work Is well done. During the last el'
sslon OF the Legislature Mr.. Withrow lhl
.efed a joint resolution tending TO bring ,.
out more just distribution Of taxa ~
IN with view OF securing re- ~
s. ssment OF mining lands The special ,'u
mmittee appointed under that resolu- u ~,
a.