New Britain herald., 1930-12-30
,risou population Was GAR

l prison population Was 633
 Up to and including Decem 1 Der 9th of the year 1850. there wer 1 l02 commitments to solitary and 1, i to screened cells with an averae i daily population to the date men i toned of 659.
 "lt will be observed that there has been all increase in
 this form Of punishment during
 the year 1850. Ii must be taken
 into consideration, however,
 that the population Of the pris-
 on has increased and. during
 the present regime. there has
 apparently been some stiffen-
 ing up in discipline.
 We made particular in
 quirics with reference to the
 causes which led to the shack
 ling Of prisoners, while in soIi-
 tary. during the present year.
 In one case, prisoner, while
 in the workshop. had taken
 sharp instrument and, before he
 could be stopped, deliberately
 slashed and destroyed twenty
 dozen Of finished shirts. In
 another case, prisoner, with
 out warning, seriously assaulted
 q guard. Upon another occasion.
 two prisoners were found in
 possession Of hack saws, and. in
 another instance. prisoner al-
 ready in solitary confinement,
 stuffed portion Of his mat
 tress into the toilet and repeat
 edlV flushed the same until his
 r"ll and those adjoining were
 flooded. Aside from these in-
 stances. prisoners in solitary
 have not been handcuffed or
 manacled in any way during
 the year 1880.
 "A hospital is provided for pa tients where they may receive nec- essary treatment; and where most forms Of surgical operations may be performed. There are at the present time two inmates who are suffering from tuberculosis. They occupy a room by themselves which is well ventilated upon three sides. There is. however, no veranda or means Of outdoor treatment.
 "Thcre is also room for dental treatment witF a workable, though hardly up-to date equipment.
 "OrdinariIy there are upon the walls of the prison three towermen who are armed with repeating rifles. There are also. on extra work, out sid" guards who are armed with rifles. The turnkey carries a re- volver and also has the only key to the arsenal where are kept five riot guns, ten Winchester repeating rifles. fifteen revolvers, one ma chine gun and several tear gas projectors All the other guards, within the priscn are without fire arms; but are equipped with black jacks similar to those used by po- licomen. This arrangement is the result Of an order issued by the present Warden. and is in accord with the best practice.
 Then follows tabulation or the work assigned the various prisoners at the time the committee investi- gated. Mention is made Of the print ed book or rules supplied each pris- oner and the conduct requirements. The one dormitory is described. the cold storage plant, commissary, and other adjuncts mentioned. Here, also. the three inquisltors comment on the transfer of the women pris- oners some time ago 10 Mantle state farm for women,
 The silence rule is described. Pris- oners in line must not talk, may converse 'restrictedly" while at work, and without limitation during recreation periods. Next comes &n outline of the specialists available for medical service. etc. Part ends with a description Of Warden Reeds and fitness for his posi- ton.
 Part opens with description Of the present prison system and launches into recommendation for changes. The investigators assert