Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-20

dates, nor what has been told in favor
OF. my denomination, nor what answers
have been advanced to the criticisms
which have been made against myself
and the management of the Windham
county JAIL for the failure or success
of which I am. practically responsible
l had felt that as good a business
management was carried out there as
in any county in this state, and that it
was deserving of its Share of credit for
the successful mana cement of our
county affairs Today Windham coun-
ty has surplus of over $4,000 in
the treasury. with no Indebtedness
and real and personal property inven-
toried at over 100000.
JaiIer Fields Commended.
I have taken what l believe to be a
just pride in the officials at the jail
which has contributed to the financial
success of our county-in Deputy Jail
er Field for his executive ability, en-
ergy and push that have made the
jail source of revenue rather than
burden upon the taxpayers of the
county,; in Assistant Deputy Park-no
person could have better filed that
position and performed the duties to
which he was assigned during his
eight years of service; and in which
Mrs. Park-no better person could be
found to fill the position of matron;
she has helped many an unfortunate
SlIl anu WOlfldil COlIllHilISd u jail. IL
is through the efficient services and
hearty cooperation of these officials
that my duties have been made very
pleasant.
Wants Full Investigation.
1 have not believed that a just crit
icism could be made against the man
agement of the jail, but L have been
confronted on the eve Of my renomina-
ton by the report that an inNestiga-
70 11.oI n al To-,
of Jailer Field and of other alleged
complaints. with all of which YOU are
familiar Gentlemen of the convention,
| want full investigation of all the
charges made, and that at the earli-
est practical moment, SO that all con-
cerned may know the truth concern
ing these charges. I am aware of
but one complaint. That came four
Years ago from a person who has been
committed from Willinantic twenty
one times, for larceny. theft, assault,
breach of peace, drunkenness and be-
ing common drunkard at a total cost
of $336.03 to the town of Windham and
many times that amount to the state.
l have with me a copy of his record
for your inspection. | investigated
that complaint promptly when it was
made and found that it was not well
founded. In regard to the other COM
plants which have been made public
come to me, and therefore no inveSti-
cation on my part has been made.
When first placed in nomination and
at each succeeding denomination, [
promised to serve faithfully the inter-
ests of this county. That l have en-
deaFored TODD. ! feel that l have en-
joyed the esteem and confidence of the
citizens of this county, irrespective of
political parties, and If elected next
November / will to the best of my
ability serve the best interests of this
county during this my last term of Of
flee. | trust that my successor. whom
soever he may be, may enjoy that con-
fidence and hearty cooperation of all
the officials of the county which it has
been. my privilege to have and which
has contributed to the successful man
agement of county affairs.
Again I thank YOU for your renewed
confidence and generous support. [
extend to you delegates, members of
the county committee, and to the rep
resentatives of the press. an invitation
to dine with me at the Hooker house
at the close of this convention.
The dinner was partaken of by over
sixty and was relished by all. Most
of the delegates left on the afternoon
trains for their homes.