The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-12-30
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tailoring. tinsmithing.
and xood-molding. The I
irisoners in the upper drst grade eat
heir meals in a large dining-room,
while those in the other two grades eat {
u their cells. G
In the upper grade the clothing worn I
y the prise ers is a uniform Of sky !
blue, and those Of the lower grade
wear q garb Of bright red; they have |
20 sheets on thsir beds, receive no
lea OF coffee, are denied the use Of the |
library. and labor in the shops, with
out any instruction in learning a trade,
nor are they permitted 60 communicate
with the outside world. To emerge
from this grade a convict is required
70 earn a perfect marking for three
months. The time Of the
inmates is fully occupied during work.
ing hours and the occupations are
varied They are awakened daily, ex-
cept Sundays, at 5:45 a. m. One hour
is given for their morning toilet,
cleansing their cells and eating break
fast. AT 6:45 lines are formed, and
the prisoners are marched to their |
several occupations, and at ! o'clock
the work of the day begins. One hour
intermission is given at noon; at 4:l5
p. m. all assemble on the parade. At
is the supper hour,
On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday evenings, school meetings
are held from $3.50 to 8, and between
and $3.50 lat which later hour lights
are OUT, they are permitted to study
or read in their cells. Those who
perform domestic labor, or exercise in
the gym asium in the morning, re-
I eeive trades instruction in the after
noon. Upon Wednesday and Satur-
day afternoon work is suspended and
four hours are devoted to drilling and
military tactics.
On Saturday the chorus choir of 400
voices rehearse. Lectures on ethics and
moral philosophy are held on Sunday
for those in two grades, with religious
services for all in the evening. A
very minute account is kept of every
mans behavior, his work and school
proficiency. A debit and credit ac-
count of marks are kept, and at the
end of each month complete record
is sent to each prisoner, which in
cludes the conduct, school markings
earnings or losses, etc.
The Board of Managers sit as /
Parole Court four times year
, Notice of such meetings is given to TIN
. convicts, and all those eligible Il
parole are called before the board
Parole is granted upon the record
the convict in the institution, his gen
eral appearance and manner, and O.
! the recommendation OF the Geners
: Superintendent. No convict is pei
] mitted to 60 out on parole withou
money or employment.
! THE PAROLE.
r When an inmate obtains his releas
: on parole he is provided with ne
9 suit Of clothes and receives s1fticlei
!. funds to reach his destination and pa
J. his immediate expenses. An lnte
d view is then granted him by the Gel
l. eral Superintendent, who gives hi
= some practical advice with respect
his duties and presents him with b
" parole papers. The document pract
1t cally permits him to go at hber
Re under certain conditions and restrain
$. mentioned in the papers.
Il Upon their release on parole lnmat
~ are requested to ''prooeed directly
,e the place of employment" prov1d
to for them, and There remain. If prs
ticable, for at least six months fr(
tx the date of issuance of parole pape
he When arrived at their destination th
ay must report to the guardian specla
'st selected for the purpose-ln most ca
hs the New York Association, otherw
st some leading citi zen Of the town.
on nish particulars as TO place OF empl
n ment and of residence. They m
81 also communicate with the Gene
is Superintendent, announcing their
Is, rival.
de On the first day of every month,
rs period of six months or more,
lie, until absolutely released by the m
In. ayers. they must present themsel
the at the Office of their temporary gu
al dian and hand in a statement of I'll
ion conduct, to be forwarded to the
ave formatory authorities. The accol
rry duly certified by their employer, M
his state whether they have been Z
rst stantly under pay during the mol
are and if not to furnish the reason tn
for, and also make known the amo
ad- of money they have expended and
,ral aside together with general
ted full statement of themselves and
,ole roundings. A systematic recor'
S to kept of all men paroled from the Il
ant. tuition, with minutes of their col
eth pondence and of the guardians pr
lnor reports.
that Whenever an OK prisoner, condli
ma ally released, is found derelict in
his Flying with the conditions OF
,iot. parole an Investigation is set on
and and if the reports are unsatisfact'
warrant is issued for the apprehel
der and return of the delinquent. Pa
the men who, through misfortun
udge inability, lose their position ane
sus- UNFAIRLY return to the institution
ming the advice and consent OF the ma
rue. ment, are rerceived as guests. wi
tail the procurement of new situati
! the
email Chinese Money :,
the A kind OF Chinese money Wn
largely manufactured and sold is W
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