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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-16
PRISONERS.

Probably the most serious matter ex.
isting at the House of Correction is the
lack of room in which to confne them
mt night. Owing 1.-THE great increase in
tho humble of commitments to the in.
stitution, it is necessary to use the hos
pitai and dormitory to their full capacity
and to coniiue two men in one cell in
about forty cells. This practice, although
unavoidable at present, affects tho health
and comfort of the male prisoners and
is very prejudicial in all respects to those
confined and makes 1t much more difficult
for the officers to maintain discipline.
The great prepondcrancc of testimony
shows that, as a whole. the prisoners are
kindly and humanely treated. %Shamming
sickness is resortcd to n great deal to
avoid work and ii is not unlikely that an
occasional seeming injustice is done a
prisoner by the officials in their attempts
to distinguish the imposter from the
| genuine,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-16
L NJ.

Tho prison uniform at the House of
Correction, although a great improvement
on the uniform at the State prison, can
be improved by adopting the solid gray
recommended for the prisoners at Wind
sor.
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DINING ROOM.

; We find that the male prisoners take
hheir meals in ulc largo d%ining-room
nuring which time such conversation IS
allowed MS IS necessary to their wants.
fThis system has been inaugurated during
Mr.. Morgan's administration with most
beneficial results to the men and effects
a large saving IN food, as compared with
the old method Of feeding IN coils, cstt-
mated to he from 10 TO II lcr cent.
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FUEL.

We find the food supplied to the prison
ers to be prepared with care and from
and wholesome materials, ample in
quantity and variety and well and prop
erly served. Complaints have been made
by the prisoners that the hash at times
was sour and meat unfit to eat. We find
from their testimony that these condi-
tons were very rare and of no more fire.
quency than would he liable in ANY in
stitution. private or public, whore prcpar-
atoms must be made in advance for the
feeding Of n large number of persons
and at all seasons of the year.
We find the daily cost of subsistence
for each person to have been as follows:
In 1894 7-Sc
IN ENj1-fb .........s..s.s ....s...........J SIC
In 1SJ7-5S 10 1-5c
In $4,000 Q 7-10c
In 190l-O2 10 42-10Oc
In 10000 ............ .............. 10 9-1Oc
In 1905 06.. ..... .................... Q T-10c
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WOMEN'S DEPARTMENT.

We find this department as satisfactory
as can be expected when made and fe-
male prisoners are confined in the same
Institutions; 1t being completely isolated
from the mems quarters and contains
. living, or day room, dining ROOM, kitch-
On, toilet and bath room, the matrou's
quarters, and nine rooms where prisoners
are confined at night. These rooms are
well lighted, provided with good beds,
and are comfortable as could be expected.
They are occupied by two persons when
necessary, two beds being provided.
When required additional cell room is
provided I'm the large room adjacent to
the regular cells.
This department r. under tho care and
efficient management of Mrs. Agnes
Roberts, the matron, whom we consider
particularly we'll qualified for the posi-
ton, the women in her charge being well
and humanity treated and all king
in the highest terms Of her care of them.
We cannot too highly commend the man
ner in which She conducts this depart
ment.
The female prisoners are employed in
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state funds, as shown by the many I'm
provements and large amount of work
done on the buildings with the appropria-
ton made by the State and ~ prison
labor efficiently HANDLED and directed by
him.
Complaints have been made to- MS that
Mr.. Morgan has used material belonging
to the State in the construction and re-
pairs of buildings belonging tn him in
the city Of Rutland. We ind that some
state material had by him was paid for
w ful! by Mr.. Morgan and that a record
Of the same appears on the books of the
institution.
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POPULATION.

The average number OF prisoners con-
fined in the House of Correction during
the year ending June 80, 1903, was rs; the
average number In Rutland county jail
for same period, 4.
Average number in the House of Cor
rection during the year ending June 30,
1906, was 1875, n total of 207, showing an
average increase in population of these
institutions during this period of 1856 per
cent. and 200 per cent, respectively.
The following ~tabulated statement
show the commitment to these institu-
tons during the past eighteen years,
Biennial period ending lS9O-House of
Correction, 4s2; Rutland county jail, 100.
Biennia period ending ls92-House of
Correction. Gil; Rutland county Jail, 1914,
average daily population. II.
Biennial period ending lS94-House of
Correction. sos; Rutland county Jail, 90,
average daily population, Of.
Biennial period ending 19G-Iiouse OF
Correction, III; Rutland county Jail, 257i
average daily population, 112.
Biennial period ending 1s9S-House OF
Correction. 722; Rutland county Jail, cSS
average dali. population. III
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DISCIPLINE.
We find excellent discipline maintained
in all departments.
FARM.


We find the farming lands connected
with the institution we'll cared for. the
tillable land being, very productive and
largely used for market gardening, the
institution having a hot house In which
tomatoes and other plants are grown for
transplanting and sale early in the sea-
son. We find that the State receives
from sale of plants and vegetables in ex-
cess of what are used at the institution,
about $3.50 a year, and that the total sales
from the farm. which includes pigs, etc,
for the past eight years are as follows:
lS!H-l"o .......... ...................S 81. O275l
i'ol-l""- ........,'., .'...........,... l,1Nh. 10
i'u'-iNl ...'.s'..'.. .................. l,aSl 80
''oi'' .''''''. ], SJ.1 VI
Some complaints are made by local
gardeners who object to this competition,
but We do not find the amount OF sales
and methods used such ns to materially
interfere with their business.
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PRISON PUNISHMENT.

We find that the usual punishment for
viola ton of the prison rules and discipline
consists of confinement in dark cells
which are provided with sleeping boards.
Il bread and water diet being substituted
for the regular fare, also the loss of time
for good behavior. The only other pun
ishment in use in this institution is THE
Rings" which is used only in aggravated
cases and is described ms follows: The
prisoner stands squnrcly on his feet fac
ing the wall with his arms extended at
right angles and fastened to rings at
tached to the wall, the painful effect of
this punishment being the result of long
standing in the same position.
Prior to May l, 1903, the beginning of
Mr.. Morgan's administration, the COM
mitments to the House of Correction and
Rutland county Jail were 4,031, the pun
ishments 521. or IS 70-1M per cent. since
that date the total commitment have
been Sill and punishments 2S2. or 3 Go-1O0
per cent.
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MORAL CONDITIONS.

We have thoroughly investigated the
charges made concerning immoral con-
ditions at the institution and find that
these accusations have not been sustain
ed,
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SALARY OF SUPERINTENDENT

Since the enactment Of the law limit
81. 200 per annum and subsistence on the
premises, the nUlnhor Of prisoners has in
creased from IA to POI. which has great
ly increased the care and responsibilities
of this official. We recommend that his
salary be increased, so that in the d!scre-
ton of the directors. n sun not exceed
ing 5000 per year and subsistence on the
premises be paid to him.
SALARY OF KEEPERS AND MATRON
We find the keepers at the House of
Correction reliable and efficient mon,
faithfully and i~ntelliGently performing
their duties and in our judgment, not
adequately paid for tho services they
render the State. the usual salary of the
keepers being s25 per month. We recon-
mend "A gradual increase in their salaries
selves worthy and deserving of an in
crease of salary. AS shown in our report
of the State prison, we find the salaries
paid in Vermont much less than the
salaries paid by other States for similar
work.
The salary OF the matron OF this in
stitutiOn is s2S per month and board,
with So per month additional for her SER
vices as chapel organist and drilling the
prison choir. We consider this inadequate
pay for the services she performs and
recommend that her salary be raised to
$50 per month.
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SA%ITAT1ON.

We find the institution amply provided
with water closets, owe connection and
other sanitary requirements. al of which
seem to he in good condition.
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ADDISON COUNTY.

July 1-June 80. 1910, jail board. s276li
justice costs. 81 o2. oS.
July 1-June 30. 1901 1909, Jail board
SG3.09; justice costs, s., 2o5.2i.
July 1-June 30, 1902 1909. iail hoard
s35S.J0; Justice costs. 81, o..
July 1-June go. 1903-19O4. TAIL hoard
.S14l.5o; Justice costs. sSl2.27.
July 1-June 30, 1904 1906, 1ail boa I'd
S5l6; justice costs. so53. 40.
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GRAFT,

We find no evidence OF braft of fraud
in any deprSenent, officer. or employe
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We find prevailing at the House of Cor
rection the same practice of employing
prisoners outside Of the prison walls, who
are designated as "trustics.' as prevails
at Windsor. As We find the employment
of prisoners in this manner profitable to
the State, we make the same recommend
alton as we made in our report on the
State prison at Windsor, namely, tina If
the employment of conVicts in this man
ner cannot legally be done, that such
legislation as may be necessary to legal
ize its use be enacted.
TRANSPORTATION OF PRISONERS.
We find the superintendent of the House
of Correction is allowed the same price
for the transportation of prisoners to
supreme or ounty court as Is allowed
the superintendent of the State prison
and We make the same recommendation
as made in our State prison report on
this subject.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-16

Showing that the total cost to the
State of this institution for the past
two years has been SO, 6U7.SS.
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FIRE PROTECTION.

The institution is protected from fire
by n hydrant located in the prison yard
near which is kept two hundred feet of
hose, the quality OF which IS not what
it should be. also by an inch and n half
pipe which has recently been put into
Ihe guard room. with which hose of that
size Is to he ueed.A fire alarm box, con-
Tected with the city fire system, is also
located in the office Of The institution
from which an alarm can he given to the
rity fire department At any time Of the
day or night.
We rpcoinme ii that new hose he pro
vided at once for use with the hydrant
in the yard and for use with the pipe in
the guard room. and that fire ~extinguish-
ers be provided for the different sections
of the institution,
HEATING, LIGHTING AND FUEL.
We find the boilers that furnish steam
heat for the institution in good condition
and the buildings we'll warmed IN all
parts.
The electricity with which the buildings
ere lighted is generated on the premises,
except what is needed after 10 o'clock p.
m. After that hour If lights are required,
The Rutland city current Is switched on
ut an average monthly expense of from
eight to ten dollars, which sum includes
electric httingsr which IS more economical
than to keep the boilers and machinery
In operation during the night.
We find the system of advertising for
bids for fuel has worked to advantage,
as the coal Is now bought somewhat
cheaper than under the old system. Rut-
land, being n competing freight point,
has an advantage over Waterbury and
Windsor in the purchase Of fuel. The
quantity of coal consumed annually at
this institution IS five hundred and fifty
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COUNTY.

July i-Junc 80. 1900 1901. Jail board,
s., 1876 q; justice costs, $5,s3S,o7.
July l-June 80, 190l-l9o2. jail board,
81, 22s.S7; justice costs. S~i.142.1O.
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BATHING OF PRISONERS.

We find that the bathing facilities at
the House of Correction much superior
to those at Windsor. there being separate
booths provided for the prisoners in
which to battle, which they are required
to use at stated intervals.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-16

July l-Ju,1e 80. 19cp-13o1, Jail board,
S5S3.2l; justice costs. $2,0i7.41.
July 1-June 30, 19o1-19o2, jail board,
1861 10; justice costs. SO. $50. 30.
July 1-June 80. 1e02-1u3. iail board
81 Loss; Justice costs. st,455.47.
July l-June 80, 19O3-looi. TALL board
S13S: justice costs, s5.134.ea.
July 1-June go, 1a0i-loo5. iail board
Sf95.50 Justice costs, sS9.61; city cour,
costs, s3,5G7.54.
bennington municipal court costs in
Scluded in justice costs until July I. 1904.
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PUNISHED FOR THEFT.
George w. Cornwell, Known in
Washington, Sent to Prison

George w. Cornwell, the young man who
was arrested in this city several months
ago by Detectives Weldon and Burlingame
Bridgeport, Conn, as stated in The Star
at the time. has been sentenced to serve
from two to ten years" Cornwell was
charged with having taken more than $1,000
worth Of government bonds and some valu-
able jewelry from the house of Mrs. Lump
kin, in whose home he had room. Some of
the bonds were recovered, but most of
them were secreted in Bridgeport. Corn
theft was committed and found employ
ment.
1t was learned by the Bridgeport authori-
ties that Cornwell had come to this city
and Inspector Boardman was asked to look
out for him. The detectives arrested him
and he returned without demanding hear
Ing upon requisition papers. The case, 1t
Is stated, proved to be one Of the most
sensational instances of theft ever heard in
the state of Connecticut. Cornwell went to
trial after he had failed to get the charge
Ing between counsel for some time upon
plea to have the charge nolle pressed
upon giving up the bonds. Cornwell, 1t
is stated, believing that a promise had
been made that the charge would be with
drawn surrendered the bonds to counsel
During the progress Of the hearing his
counsel made several efforts to have the
court rule out testimony which was con-
sidered damaging. and when the decision of
would be unable to overcome the testimony,
the defendant withdrew his plea OF not
guilty and entered one of guilty.
Judge Rorabeck In imposing sentence
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GEORGETOWN REALTY.
Some Recent Transactions in That
Locality

Willard f. Van Duesan of the Connecticut
Pie Company has purchased from Thomas
Hyde the two large two-story brick dwell
ings, 1856 and 315S o street northwest, the
price paid being $1,000. Mr. Van Duesan
will occupy one of the houses as a home.
Simon c. Burnette has purchased from
Thomas Hyde the two-story brick dwelling,
1907 2sth street northwest, the consideration
being $1,000.
Mrs. Juliet NJ. Williams, wife OF Charles
p. Williams, has purchased from Robert
Cumberland the Berry warehouses at the
southeast corner OF 32d and X streets, the
price paid being $4,000.
Fred w. Parks has purchased from the
James w. Hunter heirs the three-story
brick dwelling. 1920 o street northwest, the
purchase price being about $1,000. Mr..
Parks, who now lives In Tenleytown, will
occupy the house as his home
Mrs. Sallie M. Hawkin has sold her large
frame dwelling, in Des Moines street, in
Tenleytown, for 1900. The house is situ-
ated on lots 1. and 3, block 9.
Joseph l.. Harmon has purchased from
Henry G. Wagner the two-story brick
dwelling, 1888 Wisconsin avenue, the con-
sideration being So, 300.
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HEARST TALKS BACK.
Takes Issue With Hughes About
Wrongs of People.

BINGHAMTON, N. Y, October 13.-Wil-
liam R. Heart concluded his visit to the
southern tier of counties with two large
meetings in this city. One of tonight's
meetings was held under democratic aus
pices; the other under the auspices of the
Independence League.
Mr.. Hearst alluded to Mr.. Hughes quoted
references to loose talk and attempts to
focus attention upon alleged wrongs" and
to the suggestion that Mr.. Heart should
go home and go quietly about his business
until the people should demand his candi-
dacy.
Il am willing and even anxious to go
home" he said. land attend to my bust
ness If, as Mr.. Hughes says, there is merely
loose talk about wrongs and If there are
merely alleged wrongs. But l think the
wrongs the people suffer under are real
and it is the hope that I may be able to
do something to correct those wrongs that
has caused me to. conduct my newspaper
crusades and that keeps me in this arduous
political campaign"
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WOmen'S Swell
Fall Boots.

You may spend doll
more for a pair Of Women's Fine
lite" Line are top notchers for ST
intrinsic value. Patent Ideal Kid
pass Vici Kid. in an array of swell
to suit the most exacting at.
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DIED.

BoUIC. On Friday, October -. 1906. at 1900
GE Hb at b his home at Rockville. Nd, WILLIAM
Bouic, in bis sixty first year.
Funeral from his late residence Sunday. October
IA, at O'Clock pm.
coLgMRgs On October october Y 1906 at l1;2o M.
Columbus. in the seventy-siIth year of her
Funeral from her sons residence 7s1 Morton
street northwest. at 2 O'clock pm, Monday,
cupen Where en services 70 VIII HIrt be Sed at p1
lnterment at Glenwood.
FLopsTRoM. At Narragansett Pier. R. l.. on
august %. 1906. Miss ELIZABETH ELoD-
s Ifif N late IN the service of Mrs. R. Il.
Funeral services viii Be held on Tuesday October
IN of nCr
west. Friends cordially invited. Interment
HTKE On Fs 9soe ar G HENRY
the siXty-second year of his age.
issment on Monday AZ morning October Is at II
o'clock. Friends and relatives are invited. No
PARKER. On Saturday. October 1s 1908, at !
Charles ii. Parker aged twenty-eight years.
Funeral from her late residence. fayhiil., Md,
Wishing to attend win be met At the Forest
Glen crossing at o'clock am. Monday.
''' BARTENDERs' LEAGUE. LOCAL rs.
remains of Bro. GEORGE +. REDMAN viii be
held Monday. October Is. at pm. at his late
residence 719 18th street southeast. You are
earnestly requested to be present. Fraternally,
JERE F. MCCARTHY, Secretary.
JAS. Il. McGILToN. President.
REECE. Entered into rest Friday, October Il.
1906, at 4:50 am, JOSEPH A. REECE be-
loved husband Of Nellie s. Reece (nee Harvey.
Funeral from parors Of John r. Wright Company,
1887 10th street northwest, sunday October u,
2:30 pm. Interment private. springfield,
Mass, papers please copy.)
WRIGHT On, Friday, October - 1905, after a
band Of Mary Wright (nee Shanahan).
Relatives and friends respectfully invited to
attend the funeral from his late residence, 157
Carroll street northeast, on Monday. October
Is, at O'Clock pm. Interment at Mount
Olivet cemetery.
In Memoriem.
OTTO. In loving remembrance Of my dear mother,
AUGUSTA OTTO, who died twenty-five years
ago today. October IA, 1854 .
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ELECTED GRAND MASTER.
Honor Conferred on a Resident of the
District

w. L. Houston OF this city was elected
grand master of the Grand United Order of
Odd Fellows of America at the session OF
the B. NJ. c. which was held in Richmond,
Va, last week. The contest for the high
est office within the gift OF the order was
active from the start. The roll call was In
progress from 10 o'clock Friday night until
o'clock Saturday afternoon and was only
two-thirds completed when Rev. Mr.. Jones
OF Mississippi arose and stated that he with
drew and moved that Mr.. Houston be unan-
imously elected grand master.
The session of the b. NJ. c., IL is declared,
was the largest in the history of the order,
fourteen hundred delegates being present.
Mr.. Houston, who has served as grand
director for four years, is said to be the
youngest man ever elected to the office of
grand master and the first one ever elected
from the District of Columbia.
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Mems Swagger
Fall Shoes.

Another demo nstratlon Of clever shoe
productions may be seen in this line Of
Mems Fine Shoes; all Of the extreme fea-
lures are shown n these; all styles and
feathers ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
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upon the man who had admitted the theft
of $3.50 worth of bonds, said that his
crime was not committed in the violence of
passion or temptation. but was q cold.
blooded. deliberate theft. committed through
avarice or to supply him In luxurious ex-
cesses.
HE took villainous advantage of the
friendship. confidence and kindness OF two
unprotected females" said the court and
deliberately robbed them of their entire
possessions: OF all they had for their sup
port and maintenance. He had weeks and
months In which to repent and make resti-
tuition. but showed no sign of remorse or
repentance until arrested. when he atempt-
ed to escape his punishment and secure
immunity by turning over a portion of the
products of his crime"
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Standard Grade Sanitary
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sizes; easily kept clean; fully
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For Dress or Walking Boots
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Varsity and Col lege Boots: al
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West Point, o; Colgate, o.

WEST POINT. October 13.-Neither side
scored in the West Point-Colgate Univer-
sity game today. The first half consisted OF
the frequent exchange of punts. with small
alternate gains for each side. In the second
half, blu successive line bucking, Colgate
carried the ball to the army's vineyard line
and lost it on downs. West Point failed in
an easy try for goal from field. Time was
called with the ball in West Points pos
session on Colgate'S 20-yard line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-14

Test these SPRINGS any
way you like, they'll prove
their superiority; 100 sepa-
rate coils In folding steel
frames: $3.50
erwin ere. 40 10
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Carpet Bargains

An All-hair MATTRESS at
an unmatchable bargain
price. Well made, covered
with neat ticking, and full
tufted; regular
$3.50 kind. I'M 6E 7S
derselling price. .~Oe~o
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OTTO In loving remembrance OF my dear mother,
AUGUSTA OTTO, who died twenty-five years
ago today. October IA, 1884. .
FREDERICK.
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injured that death soon ensued. The other
two Will be incapacitated for some time.
Mr.. Christy was fifty-six years of age, and
Is survived by wife and two children
residing in Pennsylvania.
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plant at Luke, this county, gave way to-
day, allowing the hot liquor to escape, bad
ly scalding three men. The victims were:
William 8. Christy. Frank McCombs and
Forrest Manuel. Mr.. Christy was SO badly