The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-01-16

was occupied with the beds of the prison
ers. 1t was believed that the present &C
commodations for tramps is adequate wit
a little cleaning and fixing up.
After careful examination and consult
alton with expert builders and others, tn
committe formed the opinion that no ma
terial changes or alteration cannbe mad
in the present county Jail in an economi
cal manner. The present building can b.
used after it is cleaned and the plumbing
arrangements changed for the accommo
dation of the prisoners committed to thu
Jail. 1t is necessary that additional cell
be provided for prisoners, and the bes
way to do this is to build cell room IL
the rear of the present jail and connecting
Herewith. This building could be (
plain square brick building with double
row of steels cells in the center. Twenty
additional cells would be ample, but the
building would be so arranged that more
could be added when needed. The pro.
posed building of hospital was not
deemed expedient at this time and con.
sideration of that subject was deferred
pending the discussion of the proposition
to enlarge.
In addition to this report the committee
exhibited plans prepared by an architect
from Trenton who explained them at
length. He said the proposed changes at
the Jail would cost from $27, 900 to $685.
900.
AT the conclusion of these reports it was
suggested that Judge Gaskill be given the
the privilege of the floor at once, as his
court was waiting for him in the room
below. Judge Gaskill has taken much
interest in this subject and it was on his
recommendation that the inquiry was
made which resulted in the above report.
Judge Gaskill said he had, after the
committe was appointed, gone to the
deupty sheriff and asked for list of &C.
commodations at the Jail and the number
of inmates. He was so astonished at the
report that he sent it back and asked Mr..
Fleetwood to revise it, as it would be
printed and investigated The Judge
found that justices of the peace commit
more persons under sentences imposed by
themselves than the county court does.
Many persons are sent up as drunk and
and for other minor offences
for terms running from 20 days to six
months. Since the return by the last
grand jury the tramps constitute small
portion of the Jail family. On January 4
there were 45 prisoners-in all-in the
Jail. The prison will accommodate all
tramps in its present condition, in fact if
the Jail is used for tramps and court pris-
oners only it is large enough.
Mr.. Ebert then moved that this entire
matter lay over until the May meeting,
and Mr.. Brick offered an amendment post
poning any action on building a hospital
in the Jail yard before the May meeting.
Both of these motions were adoped.
Mr.. Brick then offered the following,
which had been adopted by the Mount
Laurel Detective and Pursuing Society:
'1nasmuch as The Mount Laurel Detec-
tive and Pursuing Society largely repre-
sents locally the taxpayers within radius
Of several miles, we beg leave to express
ourselves in the following resolutions:
l.. Be it resolved, that we, members OF said
society and taxpayers of Burlington county,
oppose any extensive repairs to our present
Jail at Mount Holly.
IL. Be 1t resolved, that we express our deter
nlQS0 opposition to the eXnen6ffnrP nj
such sums as are now spoken of, viz. between
$4,000 and $50, 600, for improvements
III. Be 1t resolved. that the board be respect
Iully asked ITO make what repairs are
absolutely needed, so far as improved heat,
light and sanitary conditions are concerned,
3 the least possible expense to the county.
~. Be IL resolved, that the representatives
In the County Board of Freeholders be In
ormed of this action.
These resolutions were ordered entered
IN the minutes and the meeting adjourned.
The following bills were approved dur
ng the session: