New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 9, 1917, Page 7

NEW RBRRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, \ 1917. 2 WETHERSFIELD HAD 624 INMATES IN’16 - Prison Gontract Labor System De- lended in Annual Report Hartford, Feb. 9.—The biennial re- port of the Connecticut state prison Doard, just presented to the governor, rhows that during the year' 624 pris- oners were confined in the institution. at Wethersfield, divided as follows: White males, 558; white females, 11; Ylack males, 51; black females, 4. New Haven county sent the largest number of prisoners during the past year, 81; Hartford sent 33; Fairfield, 16; New London, 10; Litchfield, 1 Windham, 7; Tolland, 4 and Middle- town 3. The total number of prisoners con- fined from New Haven county, 261, is also the largest number from any count. Fifty different occupa- iions were represented in the prison- ers, of which laborers were the larz- est contribution, with 39; farmers, 15 teamsters, 13, and other trades an:l professions from -three to one. Ninety of the prisoners confined during the year were natives of the United States, 51 of this number of the St:te of Connecticut; 16 frora New Yo nine from Massachusett. and the remainder from other states jn the union. The largest cigners were ltalians, 13; Canadians, 4 Thirteen -were commited for as- sault with intemt te kill; 24 for staf- utory burglary; 12, thefi; 10, theft trom per:\:; nine, manslaughter; theft af poui five, for burglarsy re prisoner is confined from 2 to 22 v one from 12 to 15 years, and so on all having indeterminate seutences ranging down to one year. As to the mental condition of those 4 vonfined, 154 are good, or 93 per ning are fair, or over five per one is poor. One hundred and fifty-four showed good physical con- dition, and only two in poor condition of the general health. Onc hundred and Lwenty-nine, or over TS per ceni. can read or’write. Ninety-nine of the prisoners, or over 60 per-cent., wera educated in the public schools, and vepresentation of for- 28; Russians, 18, or 11 per.cent., had a High school | cducation. Twelve were college grad- -« pates or seven per cent. of the total. Rfeventy-six were married and 88 single. One hundred and forty-aight used tobacco, and 94 alcohol. The largest number of who expressed religious preference were Roman Catholics, 88; 68 are Trotestants; elght Hebrews, and two agnostics. 64 were in jail before, and in prison before. The directors in their Treport cail & ttention to the improvements made In the addition of new cells, and cite the results obtained from the nigh: séhool in the prison. The health .of the inmates - is. good, only seven deaths being recorded in the last two vears. The board states, that if the high cost of Iliving continues the appro- priation of $65,000 will not be suf- ficient to run the prison. Men on Parole Make Good. The parole board in the last two vears has released the largest num- Ler of prisoners since the passage of the law. Eighty-five per cent. of thos2 paroled have made good. Rezarding the contract labor sys- tem the report says: “YWe repeat that there has been »>‘rauch hasty criticism of the prison ent for employing prisoners seful labor under the contract iystem. Theé answer 1is that the board of directors have no pride of cpinion in the premises. The = well- leing of the inmates, morally, men- )ially and physically, is their first concern: the second is due conslder- ation for the sound axiom that the atate has a right to demand that the prisoner shall contribute, as far as possible’ to his own keep, and that the law-ablding element to society shall be saved, as far as possible from additional taxation to support those who have violated the law. The prevailing system of employing in- jhates of the prison has workéd to the advantage of the .prisoner and the state. The board of directors feel justified in urging that, before in- risting upon any substitute, full con- sideration be given the physical, men tal and moral responsibilities in- volved. It is easy to make suggestions tor employment, but many unsuspect- ed elements enter into a sound con- «lusion. Connecticut should study her own needs from her own point of view and not suffer the manage- ments of prisons in other states to jnfluence her action. The status of the inmates of the state prison 1is such that experimental legislation should be approached in the mosc conservative spirit. Ultimately, a wage system should be adopted and ¥nforced.” Warden Garner's report says: “The earnings from prison labor for the two years ended September 20, 1916, was $153,350.50. Receipts from all other sources for the two vears amounted to $15,957.06, making the total receipts from all sources Aor the two yvears $169,397.56. This Wwe consider a splendid showing in view of the fact that during the past vear our contracts were changed; also the system of employment.” Parole for Life Prisoners. He advises the paying of larger sal- arifes to the emploves, and in regard to the parole of life prisoners, says: “““T would respectfully recommend that power to parole life prisoners who have served a period of 25 years, and whose record carries the belief that the privilege of conditional re- lease would not be abused, be con- ferred on the board of parole. Such authority, which would doubtless be exercised with great caution, would jnvolve no miscarriage of justice, but the ray of hope of possible leniency j#his supplied would tend in a meas- ure, to relieve the intense mental atrain to which life prisoners are now »-diected.” prisoners | | street is recovering at “The system of releasing inmates on parole, subject to the custody of the prison, was inaugurated in 1903, about two years after the law was passed by the general assembly, and the practica] results attending its op- eration have been of a highly satls- factory character and fully warrant its continunce. During the past two vears we have carefully kept a record of the earnings of all inmates on pa- role. This we are pleased to report amounts to $50,000. The result of our parole system from the time the first inmate was paroled in 1903 |is shown by the following table: Total number authorized for pa- role ceee Total number re\oked Awaliting employment . Total number released on parole. .33 Total number returned for viola- tion & Total number delinquent and at large s Total number discharged whl]e on 28 Total number of sentences pired while on parole Tota] number died while on parole Number reporting monthly Total per cent. for violations date, 14.71, Regarding the forfeiture of chise rights, the report says: “I do not believe that we are right in this state in depriving a prisoner of his citizenship. I think that, hav- ing served his sentence, he have paid the full penalty of his crime. The fact that the conviction for felony deprives him of his citizen- to fran- ship leaves him in this position com- | By his inability to | ing out of prison. vote he/ must constanly proclaim to the world that he is an ex-prisoner. He can see no hope, even after he has served his sentence, of becoming a man—an American his fellows. If we are going to bring him back and make a man of him, we should help him to forget, not compel him to remember the davs of his degradation.” The Modern Boot Shap. new emporium is now inspection at 168 Main ‘This open for street. The large store room is lined with all | the newest in footwear for men, wom- en and children. The styles in shoes most popular this season had at prices that will n tition. The people hac! are well qualified to k of the New Britain publ are requested to cail stock and store. needs Patfona and inspect theis Other columns of | this paper show their announcement | in detail.—advt. Turner hall.— Musicians’ ball, Fri., advt. Miss Margaret Foster of t and Willlam Trainor of l'nienllhlfaswcellt'z married in Hartford on ‘Wednesday morning. Mrs. Trainor is a sister of Mrs. Francis Quigley of McClintock road. Legal birthday. hol‘idfi,\‘ Monday Lincoln’s New Britain National bank closes for the day. Christmas club not, open in the evening.—advt. William Conerty of Ark\flle X is the guest of his uncle, John Mc- Danough, of 64 Church street. Satin hats, 89c¢ up. All colors, Goldenblum’s, 188 Main St.—advt, Mrs. F. H. Hill of 35 ‘Winthrop the hospital from an operation on January 31. T. A. B. fair, Foresters’ hqll, Ber- 1in, Feb. 9, 10, 12; 13.—advt. John Hemingway, superintendent of City hall, has recovered from his re- cent mness and was down town today for the first time. One lot of $3.00 gun metal and pat- ent leather shoes at $2.48. Sloan Bros. —advt. . Acting Mayor M. I. Jester attended the conferénce of Connecticut mayors should | citizen—among | held in Hartford today for the purpose of discussion of preparedness meas- ures. T. A. B. fair, Foresters’ hall, lin, Feb. 9, 10, 12, 13.—advt. Peter Bosco today transferred to Antonio Bosco his barber shop stock at 48 Lafayette street. Musieians’ ball, Fri., Turner hall, 50 piece dance orch. Adm. 25c—advt. W. J. Morrin today took out a per- mit to build & two story block on East | Main street, the estimated cost being $20.000. The block will contain two stores and six tenements, One lot of La France gun metal shoes, were $5.00 now $3.98. Sloan Bros.—advt. Ber- INSPECTOR O’BRIEN, ILL LONG, IS DEAD Had Been Sanitary Inspector Health Department Since October 1, 1910. in John T. O'Brien, employed as sant- tary inspector by the health board until taken ill several manths ago, passed away this morning. The funeral will be held from St. Mary’s church at 9 o'clock Monday morning and interment will be in St, Mary’s cemetery, Mr. O’'Brien was 30 years old on January 9 and had been in poor health for about ten years. He was not seri- ously stricken, however, until last fall. Mr. O'Brien was appointed by a for- mer health officer, Dr. Henry T. Bray. as a sanitary inspector on October 1, 1910, and for two or three years worked in @onjunction . with the building inspector’s office. On the re- arganization of the health department his position came directly under that board. Mr. O'Brien was well liked and had a host of friends. He was always an efficlent and conscientious employe and his cheerful personality made him popular. His death is re- gretted by all who knew him. In this city Mr. O'Brien made his home with his uncle, Daniel O'Brien, at the Hotel Washington. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. R. C. Vandover of Waterbury and Mrs. James E. Leonard of Phoenix, Arizona, Woel Plaited $7.98 Special Serge Dress RAPHAEL’S DEPT. STORE 380-382-384¢ MAIN STREET NEW BRITAIN, CONN. —THE BIG STORE— SHOE SALE Like all sales run by THE BIG STORE this is a real sale—with real values—during these high price days. Our PROFIT-SHARING POLICY calls for such sales at the end of every season, when merchandise is sold below cost prices. Shoe prices at this sale must remind you of the good days when $2.00 or $3.00 could buy an excellent pair of Shoes. Take advantage of the following offerings to- morrow and save from $1.50 to $3.50 on a pair of Shoes. B Exceptional values in High Cut, Brown and White Suede Boots with French heels, welted soles. Special Reg. $7.00. $4'95 General Clean up of about 200 pair of Pat. Colt, Gun' Metal and Vici Shoes, in button and lace Special at $ 2 / 29 reg $3.50-$4 AH sizes in this lot. Snappy Footwesr, in Eng- lish cut, low heel, with . 9-in. patterns. Wing top and ball strap, in mahog- any lace, Gun metal lace, white washable kid, all welted solos $4'9 5 Handsome Lot of Combina- tion Hi-Boots in this lot. Black and White Kid Top, Havana Brown and White Kid Top, Gray Kid Top. $2.95 Special Reg. $4.50. Saving of $1.50 to $2.00 on any of these Hi-Grade Fashionable Hi-Cut Boots. African Brown, Button or Lace, Mahog- > any and Gray Kid, high and low heels»$3.95 Reg. $5.50. 250 Pairs Samples of smart- est and prettiest Com- binations ever shown, in - all styles and colors. Must be seen to be appre- ciated. Special . ... Some Shoes in this lot valued at $15.00 Satin Pumps to match any Gown. $1.69 Ladies’ Rubbers, All styles ..... 6 to 10, Children’s Hi-Cut Shoes, with all fancy color com-. bination tops, Reg. $2.00 $1.69 3to 8. ‘ 59c Children’s Arctics 49 c $5.45 Newest Creation in Vogue in Footwear. Black Kid Combinations with Gray Suede Top, 9-inch Hi- Boot. Special $ 3 .9 5 Reg. $5.50 On account of large stock on hand of Ladies’ 2- buckle Bay State Arctics 2o $1.25 Reg. $2.00 ney heels. Boots with high kidney Grfi'l‘op Combinations. Mahogany and Champ. Special Speclal Wool Plaited $7.98 Serge Dress Largest variety of styles to select from this lot. Gray Kid Boots with high kid- Patent Colt heels. African Brown and Suede Top Combina- tions. Brown Kid and Top Combinations. Gray and ‘Champagne Boots. Your Choice of Some Real Savings in Our Men’s Department Men’s Cordo Calf hand welt sole, English last. Special $ 3 5 9 5 Reg. $6.00 Men’s Dark Mahogany Calf Shoes, English last, all hand welted. srecie $3.89 Reg. $5.50 Men’s Gun Metal Calf, and English hi-toes lasts. Button and Lace, weltgd soles. Sl $2.45 Men’s Bay State Storm King. Boots. Reg. $550. $3-00 A NOVEL SUIT. ‘Woman Orders Dentist to Extract Her Teeth, Then Sues Him. Berjin, Feb, 9.—An unusual court deciston here“has just had to do with the complaint of a young woman who disliked her own white but tiny teeth, and induced a dentist ta pull the whole 22 at once and substitute larger and more artistic teeth. She had scarcely received the new ones before she rued the experiment—and sued the dentist, The evidence showed that five of the twenty-two teeth were altogéther sound, that three had only small| cavities, and that three more had cavities easily filled. At least these eleven teeth should not have been pulled. Though the dentist had pro- tested as much to her originally, she had insisted that they all be extracted. The court held that the dentlst had no right to submit blindly to the wishes of a patient, and that if the patient insisted on an operation against his or health. the dentist's duty was to decline to perform it. The dentist accordingly was found gullty of the law pertaining to ‘“‘good manners.” VIEWS OF SWEDEN. Luther League to Give Moving Pic- _ ture Entertainment. Under the auspices of the TLuther league of the Swedish Lutheran church, a two-nights’ moving picture exhibition and entertainment will be held at the church February 22-23. The views will be based on the work of Editor Axel Palmgren of the Stockholm Dally News, one of the foremost of Swedish newspapermen. Plans for the event were discussed at a largely attended meeting of the league last evening. An invitation from the Meriden Luther league was read, extending to the local leaguers an invitation td attend a meeting in that city early In March. ALIENIST DIES Dr. William Mahon Was Witness for State in Prosecution of Thaw for ‘White Murder. New York, Feb. 9.--Dr. William Mahon, superintendent of the Man- hattan state hospital for the insane, died here from pneumonia today after a few days’ illness. Dr. Mahon was one of alienists in the country alienist for the state in case. Dr. Mahon was borm in Durham. N. J., fifty-seven years ago, the som of the Rev. Willlam V. Mahon. He was graduated from the Bellevue hos- pital medical college and later became Buperintendent of Bellevue hospital. the and the best chief Thaw Prior to his appointment to the Man- hattan state hospital he was state commissioner in lunacy. DEMAREST SECURES DIVORCE. Local Man Given Decree in Superior Court. Judge Burpee, presiding fu super- jor court, has granted to Benjamin Demaresgt of this city a decree of di- vorce from I.ena Demarest, believed to reside in Haverstraw, N. Y. Tes timony in the suit was heard several weeks ago, and a continuance was ordered by the court to secure more cvidence. Klett and Alling appeared for the plaintiff. The divorce suit of Samuel E. Bar- nett of this city against Mrs. Mary Barnett, was scheduled for trial in the superior court this afternoon. Klett and Alling were counsel for the plaintift. POSTMASTERS TO DINE. Conn. Association to Be Guests of W. The annual meeting of the Con- necticut Postmasters’ association will be held in this city Washington's birthday. Presdent Philip Troup of New Haven will preside. At the close of the session, the attendants will be the guests of Postmaster Willlam F. Delaney at a banquet to be held in Walsh’s restaurant. The annual convention of the Lel. Men’s' Genuine Cordovan Shoes, latest English last, bench made. Special Reg. $8.00 $5'95 Big Special in Men’s Rub- ber Footwear Men’s Rubbers, all styles Reg. $1.00 8 5 c Special ....... Full Line of Boys’ and Little Men’s Shoes in Stock Marked Down Boys’ Solid Leather School Shoes, bution and Lace, regular price, $2, Special . Men’s Scout Shoes, Heavy Elk Oak Soles, regular price $2.50, . $1.65 $1.98 ter Carriers association will also be held in this city on the same date. Business will be conducted in Turner hall and a banquet will be served in the evening. A number of the post- masters will be guests of the occasion. FAIR AND COLDER. Northwest Gales Also Included in ‘Weather Pot Pourri. New Haven, Feb. 9.—For New Ha- ven and_ vicinity: Fair and colder tonight and Saturday. For Connectlcut: Cloudy and much colder tonight, with a cold wave. Sat- urday fair and colder; northwest gales this afternoon and tonight diminishing Saturday. Conditions: A secondary disturb- ance which was central yesterday morning over lake Erie has moved southeastward to the coast and is now central over Connecticut. It has de- veloped into a well-deflned storm area and is now producing rain or snow from Ohio eastward to Maine and as Lfar south as Virginia. Pleasant weather prevails in the western and central districts. ‘There has been a decided fall in temperature dur- ing the last twenty-four hours in the central states. White River, On- tario, reported 44 below zero and zero temperatures extend as far south as Illinois and freezing temperatures with snow as far south as Georgia. Conditiong favey Men’s Heavy Rolled" Edg 3 BucKle Gum Arctics, Reg. $3.50 $2.39 Special ... Men’s Hand Sewed Gun Metal and Russian Calf; Shoes in English and hi- toe lasts. Also full line of Men’s Arch Support Shoes. $3.45 Special Reg. $4.95. rain or snow followed b, i late this afternoon or tos;llghle W much lower temperature. Cold wave warnings are ordered this district. Warnings for. winds are displayed along the coa GOING TO MURNANE FUNER Rock Island, Ill, Feb. 9.—M. H. 8 ton of this city, president of the tlonal Association of Professio: baseball teams has named the follo Ing representatives at the zuncml Tim Murnane in Boston. ~J. H. Farrell, Auburn, N. Y., H Barlow New York, N. G. Frager, Ly Mass, Hugh Duffy, Portland, M F. Bradley, Richmond, Dan O’Ni Conn., H. E. McCann, New Londony DECLINE IN IRISH EMIGRATI Dublin, Ireland, Febs 9.—3tishi e igration continues to show @ 'ste decline. The official returns for 18 Just published, are the lowest «n ord. Only 7,302 persons em' l.l‘a as compared with 10,650 in 19165, 814 in 1914 and 20,967 in 1913. On 4,207 went to the United States or 474 less than the previous year. Py paid passages to the United Stal used tomake up the bulk of the cra grations to that country. Last yed they numbered only 511. The emigr: tion from Ulster is still the highej four provinces: and amount 2,733 in 1916.