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Public Document
FOURTH ANNUAL EEPORT
Bureau of Prisons
MASSACHUSETTS
all prison matters; with statistics of arrests and op
i criminal prosecutions
For the Yeab 1919
January, 1920
BOSTON
WRIGHT & POTTER, PRINTING CO., STATE PRINTERS
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NOTE ON THE CONTENTS.
In this report all the financial tables concerning the State institutions
relate to the year that ended on Nov. 30, 1919, in accordance with the
act of 19(15 that established a fiscal year. Statistics of prisoners, criminal
prosecutions, arrests, etc., and all information concerning the county
prisons are for the year that ended on Sept. 30, 1919.
The first part of the document contains the general reports which
embrace suggestions and recommendations for legislation upon prison
matters. The reports of the State Prison, the Massachusetts Reforma-
tory, the Reformatory for Women, the Prison Camp and Hospital, the
State Farm, and the jails and houses of correction, respectively, contain
statistics that relate exclusively to those institutions, but the general
statistical tables comprise particulars concerning these places with all the
others. After the prison statistics there will be found tabular informa-
tion concerning arrests, criminal prosecutions, etc.; the financial tables
relative to maintenance; and accounts of the industries.
The subjects presented in the various subdivisions are summarized as
follows : —
Bureau of Prisona, 5
List of State and county prisons, 7
Report of the Director, 9
Report of the Advisory Priaon Board, 17
Report of the Board of Parole, 18
State Prison reports, 25
Massachusetts Reformatory reports, 40
Reformatory lor Women reports, 61
Prison Camp and Hospital reports, 80
Stat« Farm reports, 88
Jail and house of correction reports, 118
Statistics of prison population, 132
Statistics of arrests, 142
Criminal prosecutions, W7
financial statements, 171
Prison industries, 184
Libraries in prisons, 104
Acreage at prisons, ■ 105
Menus in prisons, 106
Report of agent for aiding discharged male prisoners, ...... 204
Report of agent for aidii^ discharged female prisoners, 206
Report of agent for identification of criminals, 20S
Alphabetical index, 219
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BUREAU OF PRISONS,
STATE BOUSE, BOSTON.
EDWARD C. R. BAGLEY,
DiredoT of Prisone.
THOMAS C. O'BRIEN,
GEORGE M. HARLOW,
Deputies.
ADVI80BT PRISON BOABD.
ESTHER M. ANDREWS, Chairman.
ELLEN W. GRAY.
NATHAN PINANSKI.
J. EDWARD BARRY.
HARLAN L. PAINE, M.D.
BOABD OF PABOLE.
FRANK A. BROOKS, Chairman.
RICHARD J. McCORMICK.
JOHN P. BRENNAN.
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List of State and Cottntt Pkisons.
Stale Inslilulions.
NAME OF PRISON.
State Prison, .
Masaachuaetts RefcamatoTj',
Reformatory tor Women,
Frison Camp and Hospital,
Stats Farm, .
Location and P. O, Addrees.
)«ton; P. O.. Cbarlettown,
:oaoord; P. O., Coocoid Junctioi
Iberborn: P. O., FiamincEiam,
Nun«>
]f Priocipal Officer.
er E, Shattiiclt, Warden.
y W. Allen, Superintendent.
Jesue D. Hodder, Superinlendeut.
Willard J. Turner, Superiiit«DdeDt.
Hollie M. Btaeketone, Superiiil«adeDt.
Jails and Homes of Correction.
marked with an ■ are jails only; those marked with s t are houaee of oorrection only.
COUNTY.
LooaCion and P. 0. Address ,
Name of Keeper or Master.
Bamatable
BSTOBtBbl - .
Heuiy M. Pereival, Sheriff.
Berkatire
nttefield,
John Nicholson, Sheriff.
New Bedford
Franklin L. Hathaway.
laaaoE. Willotta, Bberift.
F. Hudson Worden.
IpBwiob.t
Charles E. Goodhue.
E«a
Nowburyport,*
Edward R, Ayera, Jr.
Salem
Franklin,
Greenfield
Herbert J. Cook.
Sprintfield,
Northampton
Maurice Fitsgorald, Sheriff.
Cambridie (East Cambridte), . .
John B. Fairbairn, Sheriff.
Middlnei, |
Lowell,*
Charles A. Eveleth.
Nantucket,
Nantucket
Joseph A. Johnson, Jr.. Sheriff.
Norfolk
Dedham
Samuel H. Capen, Sheriff.
Plymouth
Plymouth.
Eari P, Blake, Sheriff.
Suffolk,
Boston; Charles Street,' .
JiAn A. Keliher. Sheriff.
Bostoo: Deer Island, t
Heniy A. Eigjins.
WopceaUr
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Albert F. Richardson, Sheriff.
The first five prisons are under
aie uadei Keneral supervision of thi
The plaoae for the ii
of the Bureau of Priaoi
Girls at Lancaster, and
e Doutnl of the Bureau of Prisons eiclusiTely. All the eo
lureau of Prisons.
juveoUfl offenders are not in any respect under the oontrol or
They are the Lyman School [or Boys at Westborough, the State lodustria] School lor
ie Industrie School for Boys at Shirley, all managed by ths Trustees of Uassaohusstts
Training Schocds: and the Suffolk School for Boys on Rainslord Ishud in Boston Hatt»r, managed by the
Trustees for Children of the City of Boston.
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Bureau of Prisons.
KEPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PRISONS.
^ATB House:, Boston, Dec. 1, 1919.
To the HofutrabU Ike Senate and the House of Representatives in General Court ossenAled:
The Director of Prisons respectfully submits the fourth annual report
of the Bureau of Prisons. Not since prison statistics in this State have
been compiled have there been so few commitments to the penal in-
stitutions of the Commonwealth as the number of persons committed
during the year ending Sept. 30, 1919, There were but 8,596 males and
1,168 females committed to the State and county prisons during this
period. It was expected by those familiar with penal problems that there
would be a sharp rise in -the prison population immediately following the
armistice and subsequent demobilization of troops. War-time prohibi-
tion, put into effect last July, added another cause to those already
existing for our low population. The probation system and abnormal
industrial conditions, to which in a measure the low prison population
during the war was due, still continue potent factors in the consideration
of penal problems, and to these is now added the prohibition amendment
to the Constitution. It is doubtful, with prohibition in effect, if we shall
have a very great increase in the number of commitments for many
years to come. The task of those dealing with offenders is made some-
what easier by the withdrawal from their consideration of the drunkards
and those offenders whose crimes were due to the excessive use of in-
toxicants. The prison population to-day is made up of the mental de-
fectives, the accidental offenders to a smaller degree than ever, and the-
normal delinquent who is either a drug addict or addicted to the use of
intoxicants.
We may expect the continued low number of commitments of female
offenders. Prostitution, which in a large measure was due to the liquor-
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dispensing caffe, is considerably on the wane. The unfortunate woman
who was addicted to the use of hquor and repeatedly sentenced for drunken-
ness finds greater difficulty in procuring a substitute for a legitimate alcoholic
beverage than does the male inebriate, and, we believe, she will not longer
afford a problem to the prison official.
In the Director's report of last year mention was made of the law
providing for the physical examination of all persons committed to penal
institutions for more than thirty days (Revised Laws, chapter 75, sec-
tion 48); and in order that the public might derive the full benefit of
this law, the Legislature was urged to amend the same, which provides
for the detention beyond expiration of sentence of persons afflicted with
syphilis in its contagious or infectious stages, so as to provide in a like
manner for the detention of persons afflicted with tuberculosis or gonor-
rhoea in their contagious or infectious stages. Your honorable body is
urged to favorably consider this measure, which is again introduced.
The matter of a proper scheme for the identification of criminals is
of vital importance to the public safety, and prison officials strongly feel
that male prisoners committed for minor offenses are often escaped
criminals from other states, or are persons desired by the police of the
various cities and towns of this Commonwealth, The use of the finger-
print system of identification is more restricted than the old Bertillon
system, as only persons who are committed for larceny or a felony may
be finger-printed. An amendment is suggested and its enactment urged,
permitting the taking of measurements and finger prints of persons com-
mitted under sentence for any offense.
State Prison.
The Legislature, by chapter 50 of the Resolves of 1919, provided
for the study of the State Farm at Bridgewater with a view to its pos-
sible use for a State Prison, with a report to the next Legislature; and
it is expected that at last a beginning has been made for the proper
caring of the long-time offenders. Whatever the report of that com-
mittee may be, it is strongly felt that this problem of a new State Prison
should have the very serious consideration of the General Court. It is
needless to reiterate the real reasons which make desirable a change of
location, as these have been set out in detail in the previous reports of
the department. The management of the State Prison deserves great
credit for the manner in which the prison is conducted, despite the many
and insurmountable difficulties encountered there.
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No. 115.] EEPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PRISONS. 11
Through the co-operation of the Boston school committee an epoch-
making step was taken with the establishment of a school for illiterates
under the guidance of expert teachers assigned by the city of Boston.
The progress made by the non-English speaking foreigners during the
short period which the school has been in operation has been remarkable.
The prison is very proud of the part it is playing in our great American
policy, and well it may be.
Mention was made in the report of last year of the need at this in-
stitution of systematic psychological research. During the year the prison
was fortunate in being able to secure the services of Dr. A. Warren Stearns,
who had been released from the Federal service. Dr. Steams has already
done much to develop this work; a mental examination is now being made
of each inmate upon commitment, the records are compiled, and bis
treatment in the prison is governed by the results of this examination.
Laws were passed last year regulating the salaries of various officers
and employees of the penal institutions, in order that they might be
brought within the scope of the classification plan established under the
provisions of chapter 228, General Acts of 1918. The salary of the
electrician at the State Prison was not included, however, and a bill is
presented to cover the same.
The industries at the State Prison have made great strides in the
last few years. For some time past the installation of a plant for the
manufacture of automobile license tags has been under consideration.
Because of the war and the uncertainty of obtaining machinerj' and
steel, nothing was done toward making a beginning until the signing of
the armistice. Since that time the plant has been installed, and the
supply of license tags for this State for 1920 is now being manufactured.
This industry furnishes employment for about 30 men the year round,
and conflicts in no way with any outside industry in this State. The
manufacture of town signs tor the Massachusetts Highway Commission
is also under consideration.
Massachusetts Reformatory.
In this institution a slight rise in population is recorded over last
year. It \s believed that this institution will soon receive its normal
commitment of young adult offenders.
The reformatory was affected more than any other penal institution by
the war, because of the vast drafts of men tor the army, most of them in
the adolescent stage during which they are more likely to come in contact
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with the law. With our juvenile institutions taxed to their capacity, and
having in mind the large number of juvenile offenders who will eventu-
ally find their way to the reformatory', it is well for the State to make
preparation for a large number of comnjitments, and to make possible a
better system of classification than has heretofore existed.
Opportunity is now given the young men in this institution for outdoor
exercise daily for about forty-five minutes at the close of the day's work.
This is in addition to Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, which was all
the time previously allowed for exercise.
Refobmatobt for Women.
The Legislature of 1919 made various provisions for the proper de-
velopment of the Reformatory for Women, In addition to increasing
the salaries of its officers and staff of matrons, it provided for a matrons'
home, now in process of construction. A large sum was appropriated
for the improvement of hospital facilities for the inmates, and the con-
struction of a new barn was authorized, which is also under process of
construction. These are among the few expenditures for construction since
the reformatory was built in 1877, and will result in making this in-
stitution one of the best equipped in the State for dealing with its many
problems.
The prison camp for male prisoners, maintained on the grounds, has
suffered from the small number of commitments to the various penal
institutions. Although it is equipped to care for 40 persons, the average
population for the year has been but 20, It is hoped that it may not
be necessary to abandon this camp, as the prisoners' work on the farm
and about the new buildings has been invaluable.
Prison Camp and Hospital.
In his report of last year the Director definitely stated that no further
expenditure of money in the way of permanent improvements in this
institution should be made, and a recommendation was made that a
site be acquired with tillable farm land so that the institution might be
located where it would be more accessible.
Under no condition should the policy of dealing with offenders, for
which this institution stands, be abandoned. Commitments are not
made to this institution by the courts, all inmates being transferred
from the State and county prisons after careful selection. The shortage
of labor at the State sanatoria has not ceased to be a serious problem.
No. 115.) REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PRISONS. 13
and it has been with difficulty that the subordinate camps at Tewksbury,
Medfield, North Reading, Framingham, and Rutland have been supplied
with men during the year just ended. In October the camp on the grounds of
the Rutland State Sanatorium was abandoned because of the lack of men,
but it is hoped that it may be reopened early in the spring. No road-work
camps were in operation during the past year; the only road work done
by the prisoners was within 10 miles of the main institution, for the towns
of Hubbardston and Rutland.
The prosecution of inmates who escape from this institution has not
been an easy matter because of confliction in the law, and it is deemed
of importance that the law should be sufficiently dear so that prosecution
of such escapes may be made without undue delay.
State Farm.
On Aug. 27, 1919, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 199
of the General Acts of 1919, the State Farm was placed under the control
of the Bureau of Prisons. It came into the department with the lowest
population it had seen for thirty years, and added still further to our
difficulties in the proper assignment of future inmates for industry pur-
poses'. The plant is in splendid condition, but it is doubtful if it will
long remain so unless your honorable body extends the authority of the
courts in the matter of commitments, or makes some arrangement
whereby its population may be materially increased in numbers.
The law gives this department authority for aiding prisoners dis-
charged from all penal institutions of the State under the control of this
Bureau with the exception of the State Farm, and a bill is presented here-
with which would give the department the same authority for aiding persons
discharged from this institution.
Industries.
The industries in the several institutions have been unusually active
during the war period, and are still taxed to their capacity. The pro-
duction per inmate is greater than at any time since the reorganization
of the industries in 1898, and those whose experience antedates the time
of the reorganization state that they have never seen the inmates work
so conscientiously and with such good results within their memory. It
seems as if it would be unnecessary to urge upon any one the desirability
of affording inmates an incentive for good work, and yet the Legislatures
of the past few years, in spite of favorable committee reports, have re-
fused to permit the payment of a small wage to the prisoners, which.
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although it would be an added burden to the Commonwealth, would result
in a much greater net gain. I place the economic aspect first, because
in^these times of heavy taxation it must be considered.
Estimates fob Appr'oprjations for Institutions.
It is estimated that the following amounts will be needed for main-
taining the institutions during the year ending Nov. 30, 1920: —
For the Slate Prison.
Pereonal services, $128,140 00
Religious instruction, 5,400 00
Travel, transportation and office expenses, 3,925 00
Food, 69,618 00
Clothing and materials 19,635 00
Fumishinp and household supplies, ... 6,690 00
Medical and general care,. ... ... 12,30000
Heat, light and power, 20,150 00
Garage, stable and grounds, 4,780 00
Repairs, ordinary, 6,350 00
Bepairs and renewals, 9,300 00
$286,288 00
For the Massachttselts Reformatory.
Personal services, $175,841 00
Religious instruction, 2,000 00
Travel, transportation and office expenses, 5,350 00
Food, 27,956 00
Clothing and materials, 14,350 00
Furnishings and household supplies, 4,450 00
Medical and general care, 11,000 00
Heat, light and power, 24,380 00
Farm, 15,300 00
Garage, stable and grounds, 1,350 00
Repairs, ordinary, 8,810 00
$290,787 00
For the Reformatory for Women.
Personal services, $83,290 00
Rel^ous instniction, 1,320 00
Travel, transportation and office expenses, 4,165 00
Food, 22,750 00
Clothing and materials, 4,755 00
Furnishings and household supplies, 5,350 00
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Medical and general care, $7,490 00
Heat, liBht and power, 12,795 00
Farm, 19,255 00
Garage, stable and grounds, 445 00
Repairs, ordinary, 20,925 00
Repairs and renewals, 2,400 00
$185,540 00
FoT the Prison Camp and Hospital.
Pereonal services, »31,330 00
Beligiona instruction, 1,560 00
Travel, tranaportation and office expenses, 1,660 00
Food, 19,982 00
Clothing and materials, 5,790 00
Furnishinp and household supplies, 2,875 00
Medical and general care, 3,955 00
Heat, light and power, 7,608 00
Fam, 14,770 00
Garage, stable and grounds, 2,835 00
Repairs, ordinary, 2,500 00
Repairs and renewals, 1,000 00
*95,865 00
For Ike State Farm.
Personal eervices, $135,694 00
Religious instruction, 2,000 00
Travel, transportation and office expenses, 4,276 00
Food, 102,239 00
Clothing and materials, 24,500 00
Furnishings and household supplies, 14,000 00
Medical and general care, 14,000 00
Heat, light and power, . . . . ■ 54,790 00
Farm, 41,525 00
Garage, stable and grounds, 1,200 00
Repaira, ordinary, 19,500 00
Repairs and renewals, 12,300 00
$426,023 00
Estimates for Special Appropriatums for Institidions.
1. For buildii^ a warehouse at the Massachusetts Reformatory, . . $5,000 00
2. For acquiring additional farm land for the Massachusetts Reforma-
tory, 18,000 00
3. For building a carpenter shop and root cellar at the Reformatory for
20,600 00
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I acknowledge with grateful appreciation the sincere and helpful
assistance, during the past year, of my deputies, Mr. Thomas C. O'Brien
and Mr. George M. Harlow; the co-operation which I have at all times
received from the executive heads of the various penal institutions; and
the loyalty of the clerical force in the Bureau of Prisons.
Respectfully submitted,
R. BAGLEY,
Director of Prisons.
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No. 115.] REPORT OP ADVISORY PRISON BOARD.
REPORT OF THE ADVISORY PRISON BOARD.
State Eousb, Boston, Dec. 1, IQ19.
To Ike HonoTabh the Senate and the Home of RepreserUaiivea in Getieral Court assembled:
The Advisory Prison Board submits its fourth annual report at thia
time, inasmuch as i^ goes out of office on this date, with the abolishment
of the Massachusetts Bureau of Prisons,
During the year Mr. Arthur D. Hill, who had been on leave of
absence since December, 1917, while serving with the United States
Judge Advocate's department in France, resigned as a member of the
Board, and Dr. Harlan L. Paine of Rockland was appointed in February,
1919, to fill the vacancy.
In March, 1919, Mrs. Julius Andrews was elected chairman of the
Board for the ensuing year.
During the past year the Board has continued to visit State and
county prisons as usual.
The Board presents the following recommendations: —
1. Mental and physical examination of recidivists before court sen-
tence.
2. Mental and physical examination of all sentenced prisoners upon
commitment.
3. Practical industries, with compensation.
4. More varied food, with authorized inspection.
5. Adequate number of parole oflScers in the counties.
6. The conversion of one of the existing institutions into an institu-
tion for criminals who are drug users and alcoholics.
The Board recommends as the first step in bringing about the above-
noted changes, the taking over by the State of all county jails and
houses of correction.
Respectfully submitted,
ESTHER M. ANDREWS, Chairman.
ELLEN W. GRAY.
NATHAN PrNANSKI.
J, EDWARD BARRY.
HARLAN L. PAINE, M,D.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PAROLE.
BOBTDN, Doc. 1, 1919.
To the HorwrcAle the Smote and the House of Represenlatites in General C&urt ossemWed;
In compliance with the provisions of the statute, the following report
of the Board of Parole is submitted.
The Board created by section 5 of chapter 241 of the General Acts
of the year 1916, consisting of three members, was abolished by section 85
of chapter 350 of the General Acts of 1919 on the thirtieth day of Novem-
ber, A.D. 1919.
The new Board, created by section 85 of chapter 350 of the General
Acts of 1919, consists of three members, a chainnan, one member ap-
pointed by His Excellency the Governor, and a deputy commissioner
designated and appointed by the Commissioner of Correction.
The report herewith submitted covers the work of the Board of
Parole under the various statutes applicable thereto during the year
1919. In the views expressed in this report, and in the recommendations
made, the chairman has the concurrence of those who were associated
with him on the Board as it existed under the 1916 statute, and of the
Board as it exists under the 1919 statute.
Under the former system the after-care of prisoners devolved upon
the Director of Prisons, and the duty of providing it was performed by
a deputy director of prisons, who was responsible only to the Director.
Under the new system it is likely that the duty of after-care will be
performed by the deputy commissioner of correction, who will be a
member of the Board. This change involves a departure from the
theory and principle of the act of 1916, and its results will be a subject
of comment in the report rendered of the work of the Board in the
year 1920.
A comparison of the figures herewith submitted with those of the
years 1916, 1917 and 1918 indicates that the percentage of revokes has
increased, and the increase makes comment propwr. It is due to three
factors: —
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No. 115.] REPORT OF BOARD OF PAROLE. 19
First. — The industrial and war necessities invited a more liberal
exercise of the paroling power, and in consequence many men were
paroled during the war period for worfc in the essential war industries
whom in normal times it would not have been considered expedient to
parole. Many of these men, whose releases were voted with some ap-
prehension by the Board, proved unable to adjust themselves to pre-
vailing social conditions, and were returned upon revocation of permit.
Second. — Many prisoners at liberty upon their parole enlisted in the
military service. The fact of their enlistment frequently was not re-
ported to the Board, and quite naturally no reports were received from
them after their enlistment. This absence of report, being one of the
most frequent causes of revocation, resulted in the formal revocation
of the permits of many such men. The Board, of course, withdrew
nearly all of such revocations upon proof of the fact that the man's
failure to report was due to his enlistment.
Third. — The third factor which entered into the increase in the
percentage of revocations was the prevailing unrest and tendency to
disorder. Realization of this condition inclined the Board to revoke the
permits of prisoners whose records and experience had shown them to
be unruly, in many cases where in normal times they would have given
them further trials and tried to encourage them.
In comparing the work of the Board for the year 1919 with the work
of the Board for former years the fact should be borne in mind that the
Board acquired jurisdiction over paroles from the State Farm on Aug,
27, 1919. In view of the short sentences imposed at the State Farm,
the length of time which a prisoner may have at liberty upon permit
from that institution is so short that scientific parole is quite impossible
there. Without a longer experience than four months have afforded,
the Board can make no comment of any value, but this problem will
receive serious study and consideration during the year 1920. It can
be said, however, that the addition of the State Farm work to the duties
of the Board has greatly increased the burdens of the Board.
Prison administrators are consistently advocating the centralized
control of all the penal institutions of the State. This policy vitally
concerns this Board and its functions, and if ultimately adopted will
add to its duties and responsibilities. The Board, therefore, believes
that if such a policy were to be adopted, particular consideration should
be given to the questions of indeterminate sentence and parole in con-
nection therewith.
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Last year the Board recommended in its report a codification of the
laws relating to parole. The need for printing in a separate pamphlet
the laws, together with the rules of this Board, is of the utmost im-
portance. The distribution of a pamphlet containing the resolves,
statutes and also the rules of the Board, as affecting the various in-
stitutions, would be of invaluable assistance to the various judges of the
Commonwealth. At present no means are provided for the publication
and distribution of such a pamphlet, and it is earnestly recommended
that means be provided for it.
The objections to the limitations of the power of the Board to parole,
with respect to releases from the State Prison, have been so frequently
stated that their reiteration here seems unnecessary. The present Board,
however, concurs with the preceding Boards in the belief that justice to
the prisoner, justice to the community, and intelligent dealing with
prison questions require the removal of these restrictions.
Students of prison matters have been nearly unanimous in recom-
mending that the history of a crime, with its surrounding circumstances,
should be reduced to writing at the time of a prisoner's conviction or
plea of guilty, in order that when, months or years later, the prisoner
applies for pardon or parole, the pardoning and paroling authorities may
have definite and reliable information upon which to base their con-
clusions. If each district attorney would make such a record in duplicate,
retain one copy and send the other to the Department of Correction, s
long step would be taken in the direction of obtaining this most neces-
sary reform.
The rewriting of the section under which this Board acts as Advisory
Board of Pardons is most urgently needed. So far as the Board can
ascertain, there is no opposition to the amendment suggested by the
Board in its 1919 report, and we absolutely feel that another year should
not pass without remedial legislation in this regard.
There are appended to this report statistics covering the work of the
Board for the year ending Sept. 30, 1919.
Recommendations.
In conclusion it is recommended that legislation be passed pro-
viding for —
1. The publication in pamphlet form of a codification of the parole laws and of
the rules of the Board of Parole aSeoting the various institutions in which the Board
of Parole has authority.
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21
2. An amendment of the statute describing the limitations of tbe Advisory Board
of Pardons, to the end that the investigations of the Board take such ecope as the
Governor in his order of reference may prescribe.
3. The removal of the restrictions upon the power of the Board with respect to
State Prison releases.
4. The making of a record of the facts relating to the crime of which a prisoner
is convicted, or to which be pleads guilty at tbe time of sucb conviction, or plea, and
the filing of such record with tbe Department of Correction.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK A. BROOKS, CAoiman.
RICHARD J. Mccormick.
JOHN p. BRENNAN.
Nvmber of Cases cormdefed at E<uA InntUutim, Oct. 1, 1918, to Oct. 1, 1919.
INSnTDTIONS.
"Sa-"^
Number
olPenniU
voted.
'""^
tw
i
U4
Ujjj.^a».»dH.,M
Si
88.4
2»a
UIS
Parole Work — Meetings held.
State House, 119
State Prison, . 18
Massachusetts Reformatory, 13
Reformatory for Women, 13
Prison Camp and Hospital, 10
Framingham Camp, 10
MedfieldCamp, 5
Lakeville Camp, 1
Tewksbury Cs^p, 5
North Beading Camp, 3
Stat« Farm, ■,..■.... 2
Cambridge House of Correction, 3
Deer Island House of Correction, ■ . . . 3
Bridgewater State Hospital, I
Total 206
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BUREAU OF PRISONS.
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Pardon Work, Oct. 1, 1918, to Oct. 1, 1919.
Petitions referred by Governor, 101
Hearings on petitions referred, . 97
Reports to Governor on petitions referred, 97
Petitions now before Board (Oct. 1, 1919), 1
Petitions withdrawn, 3
Revocations, Oa.
, 1918,
to Oct. 1, 1919.
INSTITUTIONS.
Total
Number re-
TOked.
Number rB-
teoMdby
PreviDus
BoHds.
Sl»tePri«Hi
1
'!
31!
30
' Released by otder of StaM Board of Charity.
Dates of Release of Men who were revoked during Year, Oct. 1, 1918, to Oct. 1, 1
INSTITXrriONS.
Ull.
Oct, 1.
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1^
^^
Oct.],
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1B19.'
Total.
state PriBon.
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3
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JVMmfcer revoked from Oct. 1, 1918, to Oct. I, 1919.
State Prison,
Massachusetts Reformatory,
Reformatory for Women,
Prison Camp and Hospital
Stat* Farm,
Total,
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STATISTICAL TABLES
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State Prison.
Boston (postoffice address, Chablebtown, Mass.).
WARDEN'S REPORT.
CaABLXSTOWN, Oct 1, 191B.
To (ft€ Director of Pri$<ms:
I herewith submit the one hundred and fourteenth annual report of
the State Prison for the year ending Sept. 30, 1919.
The commitments from all sources were 177; the discharges, 196,
including 5 discharged on expiration of maximum sentence, 107 released
on permit, 2 pardoned, 15 removed to insane hospital, 54 removed to
other institutions, and 13 who died.
At the beginning of this year the influenza was at its worst in the
prison. Out of a population of 556 there were 376 cases resulting in 11
deaths. This average was low compared with the outside world and
other institutions. Too much credit cannot be given to Dr. Joseph I,
McLaughlin for his tireless and skillful work during this emergency. In
our population we had three inmate physicians who rendered valuable
services. Many inmates volunteered their services in caring for the sick.
To all who aided at this time I extend the appreciation of the institution.
In April the shoe industiy and the public use shoe department were
consolidated, thus giving us about 100 men to be distributed in other
departments where they were needed. This change is working advan-
tageously. On July 5 a fire occurred in the cutting and stitching room.
The loss was estimated at $5,000, — $4,000 on stock and $1,000 on the
building. The loss of time while the shop was being repaired made our
loss in this department a great deal more.
Last January we made contracts for equipment and stock for the
manufacture of automobile plates for the year 1920. Several delays
occurred in the delivery of presses and numeral coating machines, and it
was July 1 before the plant was in full operation. We have at this date
manufactured 120,000 pairs of plates. These are the first embossed
plates ever used in Massachusetts, and we are turning out a highly satis-
26 BUREAU OF PRISONS. [Pub. Doc.
factory product. The other industries — aluminum ware and galvanized
iron, brush, hosiery and underwear, and mattress — arfe continuing along
the lines of former years.
The work performed in the school is very gratifying. There are 86
pupils in the evening school, with all inmate teachers. The afternoon
school 13 for illiterates, of whom there are about 40, and who are unable
to speak English. The teachers for this work have been furnished by the
city of Boston. The work accomplished by them is remarkable, and I
am asking for an appropriation to continue this work.
Last spring we moved the small brick building that was used as the
office of the deputy to the east end of the yard, and part of the grass plot
was removed, thus doubling the area of the ball field. Several games with
outside teams have been played on holidays. On Labor day, under the
supervision of the Boston Athletic Association, athletic contests for prizes
were held in the yard. During the winter a course of lectures and enter-
tainments was held in the chapel. Eight evening entertainments were
given, besides a minstrel show which was presented by the inmates. All
these entertainments were furnished without expense to the prison, and to
all who have contributed to this work we give our thanks and appreciation.
Rev. Michael J. Murphy, the chaplain, celebrates Mass each Sunday
morning at 8.30. The Protestant service is held at 10 o'clock, in charge of
Rev. W. Bradley Whitney; Jewish services in charge of Mr. Moses L,
Sedar are held every other Sunday morning; a Christian Science service in
charge of Mr. Lewis Harney is held every Sunday afternoon at L45; and
an Episcopal service is held each month on a Sunday afternoon by Rev.
Albert F. Crabtree. All of these gentlemen have rendered most valuable
services, and have given their aid to any inmate whether of his religious
faith or not.
I desire to express my thanks to the Director of Prisons, his deputies,
and to all connected with the Bureau of Prisons, for their constant sup-
port and consideration, and my appreciation of the faithful and efficient
services of the deputy warden, clerks, officers, and employees who have
given their earnest co-operation.
Respectfully submitted,
ELMER E. SHATTUCK,
Wcffden.
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STATE PRISON.
StuttsHcs of Prisoners.
Number of prisoners Oct. 1, 1918, 556
Received under sentence from the courts during the year ending Sept. 30,
1919, 134
Returned by order of Director of Priaona (revocation of parole), 13
Returned by order of Director of Priaons (revocation of pennit), . . 8
Returned from Bridgewat«r State Hospital, 4
Returned by order of Director of Priaona: —
From Priaon Camp and HoBpital, 17
From State Farm, 1
177
Total number in the year, ... 733
Disehai^d between Oct. 1, 1918, and Oct. 1, 1919: —
By expiration of mimmum sentence (director's permit), .... 24
By expiration of maximum sentence, 5
Died, 13
Pardoned, 2
Paroled(chapter451, Acta of 1911), 83
Removed by order of court to Bridgewater State Hospital, ... 15
Removed by order of Director of Priaona: —
To MasaachuBetts Reformatory, ...... 3
To Prison Camp and Hospital; 48
To State Farm, 3
196
Number remaining Sept. 30, 1919, 537
Largest number at any time during the year, 556
Smalleat number at any time during the year, 523
Average daily number during the year, 533
October, 1918,
November, 1918,
December, 1918,
January, 1919,
February, 1919,
March, 1919,
Daily Average for Each Month.
April, 1919,
May, 1919, .
June, 1919, .
July, 1919, .
Auguat, 1919,
September, 1919,
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Priioners sentenced to State Prison during Ike Year ending Sept. SO, 1919,
clatdfied by Offense and Sentence.
OFFENSE.
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3
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ceny and attempt.
CftmalabuseotflfemiOeciiiW, .
Murder, second d<«t«e.. . .
Rspe.
Robbery
2
■
-
1
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1
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Unlawfully oonTBrting money to
1
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3. ~- AoAINSr PCBLID Obdbh, vtc
Adultery,
EeCBpa, and attempt.
Escape: larosny
Forgery and uttering, .
Forgery and uttering; laroeny, .
Narootic drug laws, violating,
Sodomy,.
Sodomy; committing »u unnatural
and lasoivioui act.
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1
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Grand total
S
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STATE PRISON.
Prisoners sentenced to State Prison during the Year ending Sept. SO, 1919,
classified by Offense and Sentence.
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STATE PRISON.
Prisoners sentenced to State Prison during the Year ending Sept. 30, 19U
classified by Nativity, Conjttgal Condition, and Education,
Cosi
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STATE PRISON.
PHYSICIAN'S- REPORT.
I, Oct. 1, 1919.
To the Warden:
The report of the medical department for the year ending Sept^ 30,
1919, is herewith respectfully submitted: —
Patienta admitted to hospital, 492
Days' residence in hospital, 1,855
Out-patients (total daily applicants), 3,404
Men excused from labor for one or m.ore days, 424
Patients in hospital Sept. 30, 1919, d
Removed to Bridgewater State Hospital, 15
Returned from Bridgewater State Hospital, 4
Removed to State Fann, ' 3
Removed to Prison Camp and Hospital (hospital section), 3
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15618
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15870
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15504
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Uurdei' io the HO-
ond degree.
Braakinc and enter-
intand luoeair.
Uurder in tba ho-
lUpe, . ■ .
Breaking und enter-
Murder in the eee.
ond deeree.
MBnslauchter,
Ft^tery and utter-
Breakioc and enter-
ul^w in the Bse-
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BUREAU OP PRISONS.
[Pub. Doc.
Hospital Cases.
Anaphylaxia,
Arteriosclerosis, ,
Arthritig, chronic.
Bronchitis, ....
Catarrh, gastroduodenal, .
Catarrh, gastrointestinal.
Colitis, ....
Constipation,
Coryza, ....
Debility, ....
Epilepsy, . . , ,
Gastritis, acute, .
Gastroenteritis, .
Hypochondriasis,
Influenza, pneumonia,
Malingerer,
Mental, . . . .
Morphinism,
Myalgia, . . . .
Myocarditis,
Nephritis (acute).
Neurasthenia,
Observation,
Paralysis, facial,
Paratyphlitis, ..
Pharyngitis,
Pleurisy, . . . .
Pyelitis, . . . ,
Rheumatism,
Syncope, . . . .
ToDsillitis, . . . .
Tuberculosis, pulmonary.
Surgical.
Abscess (inguinal), .... 1
Obstipation, 1
Abscess (ischiorectal).
Orchitis, .
Abscess (Up), . .
Orchitis, tubercular,
Amputation (toe).
Osteomyelitis,
Appendicitis,
Otitis media, .
Carbuncle, .
Parotiditis, .
Dacryocystitis, .
Periostitis, .
Empyema, .
Phlebitis, .
Erysipelas (facial),
Scleritis, .
Fistula in ano, .
Sprain, ankle,
Fracture (radius).
Strain, sacroiliac,
Funmculosis,
Tenosynovitis, ■.
Gonorrhoea,
Unerupted tooth.
Graves' disease, .
Wounds, various,
Hemorrhoids, .
Three out of five of the population here were stricken during the
epidemic of influenza which swept the country about a year ago, and
considering the unfavorable conditions under which we worked, more
No. 115.] STATE PRISON. 37
particularly as regards the impossibility of securing medical aid from out-
side the prison walls, we have every reason to feel gratified that the fatal
issues did. not reach higher than 3 per cent of the tabulated cases. As
we stated in our last annual report, strict quarantine measures, so far
ble, had been instituted a week or two before the invasion of the
:, all visiting had been disallowed a short time thereafter, assembling
in the shops and ehapel discontinued, and the men kept in the open as
much as possible; but as the days went by the epidemic assumed greater
malignancy, both in type and the number of its victims, attacking with
more fatal power the younger and healthier element.
Aside from this, the usual good health of the community has been
maintained throughout the year. In the ordinary routine work 189
Wassermann tests were taken, and 87 intravenous injections of arsphena-
mine, supplied by the State Department of Health, were given. Dr.
George H, Lappen, the visiting dentist, reports that 1,190 operations,
comprising extractions, fillings, root canal treatments, etc., were per-
formed in his department during the year, and Dr. A. E, Poole visits the
prison weekly to care for those complaining of defective vision, supplying
the remedy required in needed cases. Suggestions offered in previous
reports tending to remedy the long-existing inconvenient conditions in
caring for the sick have as yet not been heeded.
Respectfully,
JOSEPH I. Mclaughlin, M.D.
Physician and Surgeon.
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CHAPLAIN'S REPORT.
Chaklestown, Oct. 1, 1919.
To the Warden:
As chaplain of the State Prison I respectfully submit the following
report.
Sunday services are conducted by the chaplain at 8,30 o'clock, fol-
lowed by a Protestant service in charge of the Rev. William Bradley
Whitney at 10. Christian Science services are held in the chapel Sunday
afternoons at 1.45. Rev. Moses L. Sedar looks after the welfare of the
Jewish inmates, and besides holding services twice monthly he frequently
visits those of his faith to instruct and console. Rev. Albert Crabtree
regularly conducts an Episcopal communion service. The attendance and
spirit manifested by the prisoners in the discharge of their religious duties
has been uniformly and surprisingly good, and a source of mach consola-
tion and encouragement to those charged with the spiritual welfare of the
inmates.
The library has been especially well patronized during the year and
serves as a complement to our school, which has been most efficiently
conducted. The chance of obtaining an education, particularly in the
rudiments and grammar school studies, is eagerly sought, especially by
those of foreign birth. The success attained by the prison day and cor-
respondence schools has surpassed the expectations of its most optimistic
advocates.
On Sept. 1, 1919, there were 8,640 volumes in the general library,
4,114 textbooks, and 967 vocational works, making a total of 13,721
volumes at the disposal of the men. During the year 483 books and 19
bound magazines were added, 1,231 volumes and 383 magazines were sent
to the Prison Camp and Hospital, and 44 books were destroyed, being
unfit for further use. There were 29,230 books distributed, a monthly
average of 2,436 and a daily average of 91. The State purchases the
various weekly and monthly periodicals for general circulation in the
institution, and religious papers are Jonated by the different denomina-
tions for jnen of their respective creeds, I would renew the suggestion
of last year, that, in order that our library may continue to maintain its
No. 115.] STATE PRISON. 39
high standard of general excellence, an appropriation not to exceed S300
be made each year for the purchase of new books.
Among the many salutary and beneficial innovations of the past
year the extension of the lecture and entertainment courses, given Sunday
afternoons and week day evenings in the chapel, holds first place. A
series of lectures given by eminent men and women has done much to
stimulate a love for better and nobler things. The entertainments pro-
vided have been varied and of a high order of excellence, bringing joy
and happiness, and dispelling the gloom and monotony of close confine-
ment. For the first time in many years a minstrel show was given by
home talent, and merited universal commendation. The lectures and
entertainments have done much to improve the mental and moral con-
dition of the prisoners, and have played an important part in producing
and keeping alive a friendly and cheerful spirit, and in fostering a faith-
fulness and diUgence in the observance of rules and regulations which
reflects credit upon those who govern as well as those governed.
In conclusion, I wish to express my sincere appreciation of the as-
sistance and co-operation shown me by the officers of the institution, and
publicly to commend the reverend gentlemen associated with me for their
imselfish and untiring efforts to improve the material and spiritual life
of the poor unfoitunates.
Respectfully submitted,
M. J. MURPHY,
Chaplain.
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Massachusetts Reformatory.
Concord (post-office address, Concord Junction, Mass.).
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.
m J. r\- , r n ■ CONCORO, Oct. 1, 1919.
To the DiTectm- of Prisons:
I herewith submit the thirty-fifth annual report of the Massachusetts
Reformatory for the year ending Sept. 30, 1919.
There have been 462 committed and 435 discharged during the year,
the average daily population having been 424, a decrease of 43 in the
average daily number as compared with the preceding year.
Hospital.
At the time of writing the annual report for the year 1918 we were in
the midst of the prevailing epidemic of influenza, and although a large
number of cases had developed we had had up to that time no fatalities,
but during the first two weeks of October we lost by death ten, and on
Jan. 12, 1919, one other, making a total of eleven deaths as a consequence
of the influenza and its resultant effects. Other than these there have
been no deaths, and the general health of the inmates has been excellent.
Reugious Services.
Services have been carried on regularly by the chaplain, with the col-
laboration of Rev. Father Kiley and Mr. Moses L. Sedar, who have eon-
ducted weekly services for the especial benefit of the Catholic and Jewish
inmates.
SCHOOLSi
The day and evening schools of letters have been conducted much as
usual, although curtailed to some extent. Mr. Garvey, our former super-
intendent of schools, who has been discharged from the United States mili-
tary service, returned to his old position September 1, and the schools
are now running as usual.
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Farm.
Crops of all kinds have been abundant and of good quality. We have
canned all the tomatoes we could, also some sweet com and squash for
our own use, besides furnishing a quantity of sweet corn, tomatoes and
other vegetables to the State Prison. We are especially fortunate in our
potato crop, there being very little evidence of the rot which has ruined
the crops in other localities, and was to be expected on account of the
great amount of rain which has fallen in the past few weeks. We have
had 175 acres of land under cultivation.
Engineer's Department.
The engineer's department is in good condition. The electric generat-
ing unit for which appropriation was made in 1917, and which at the last
report had just been received and placed on its foundation, has been com-
pletely installed and is giving entire satisfaction.
MlUTART.
Our military instructor, Capt, Michael J, Dee, has returned to his
old post of duty at the reformatory after a year and a half of active duty
in France with the United States army. We had been obliged to curtail
our activities in this department to a certain extent, but have, since
September 1, increased the number of men and the time allotted to drill,
and the benefit to the morale and discipline is already apparent.
Barn.
The alterations in the dairy barn, to which reference was made last
year, have been completed. A cement floor, with steel stanchions, auto-
matic drinking bowls for the cattle, and a milking machine have been in-
stalled.
Industries.
The cloth industry has been kept busy, although not up to its
maximum capacity because of the low population. It has been found
practicable, however, to again start up the weave room which was closed
a year ago and thus help production.
The furniture industry has had all the business it could take care of
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42 BUREAU OF PRISONS. [Pub. Doc.
under the conditions of low population and the diflSculty in obtaining
suitable instructors. This department is at present short two instructors,
but I hope the positions will soon be filled.
Special Appropriations.
The wooden storage sheds in the reformatory yard are fast getting
into a condition where considerable repairs will be needed to continue
their usefulness. These are all old buildings and not worth much ex-
penditure.
In the Resolves of 1916, chapter 103, a sum not exceeding $5j000 was
appropriated for the purchase of material for the construction, in part, of
a fireproof warehouse at the reformatory.
This appropriation was expended for the purchase of brick which has
since been stored on the ground, and nothing as yet has been done toward
the actual construction of the building.
I recommend that a further sum of $5,000 be asked for the continu-
ance of this work, with the expectation that we will be able to complete a
portion of the building, at least, during the coming year.
I also renew my recommendation for the purchase of a tract of land
of about 145 acres with a dwelling house and outbuildings thereon, di-
rectly across the road to the north of the reformatory buildings. The
price asked by the owners is $18,000, the same as last year, and I recom-
mend that an appropriation for this purpose be requested.
General.
The year in review, with the exception of the influenza epidemic, has
been an uneventful one. Everything has moved quietly, in customary
lines. The order and discipline among the inmates have been generally
good. The introduction of the smoking privilege, which was brought
about during the summer just past by the director's order, was a new
departure which has proved very popular with the prisoners, as was to be
expected.
I feel that a word of appreciation is due and that a record may well be
made here of the patriotic service of those reformatory employees who
enlisted in the military and naval stervice of the United States during the
World War. They were seven in number, viz., Michael J. Dee, Henry J.
Lund and James J. Mansfield, officers; John A. Garvey, superintendent of
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schools; Francis A. May and Thomas W. Ryan, Jr., teachers in the evening
schools; and Lester G. Hawkins, a stenographer of our clerical force.
Officers Mansfield and Lund were killed in the performance of their
duty, the former on the field of battle, the latter, who was in the naval
service, by the accidental discharge of a firearm while instructing recruits.
The reformatory library, under the charge of the chaplain, has had
additions of new books during the year as well as some to replace old ones
worn out. There are about 6,300 volumes in the library at the present
time.
My renewed thanks are due to the officers and employees of the
reformatory for their loyal support and co-operation, and especially to the
director and his deputies for their unfailing consideration and assistance.
Very respectfully.
PERCY W. ALLEN,
iSupmntendeni.
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Statistics of Prisoners.
Number of prisoners Oct, 1, 1918, 401
Received under seotenee from the courts during the year ending Sept, 30,
1919, 267
Returned by order of Director of Prisons (revocation of permit), . 120
Removed by order of Director of Prisons: —
From State Prison, 3
Prom Prison Camp and Hospital, . 3
From State Farm, 2
From jails and houses of correction, 35
From Suffolk School for Boj-s, 4
Removed by order of the Trustees of Massachusetts Training Schools: —
EVom Lyman School for Boys, 1 .
From Industrial School tor Boys, 6
Returned by order of Director of Prisons: —
From Prison Camp and Hospital, 17
From jails and houses of correction, 1
Returned from Bridgewater State Hospital, 1
Returned from escape, ......... 2
462
Whole number in the year, 863
Dischai^ between Oct. 1, 1918, and Sept. 30, 1919: —
By expiration of sentence, 21
By permit of Director of Prisons, 307
Removed by order of Director of Prisons: —
To Prison Camp and Hospital, 48
To State Farm, 1
To jails and houses of correction, 34
Returned by order of Director of Prisons; —
To jails and houses of correction, 4
Removed by order of the court to Bridgewater State Hospital, . . 5
Died, 11
Taken to court on habeas corpus and not returned,
Number remaining Sept. 30, 1919,
Average daily number during the year.
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Daily Average f
or Each MotUk.
October, 1918, .
. 396
April, 1919,
. 452
November, 1918, .
. 389
May, 1919, .
. 453
December, 1918, .
. 400
June, 1919, .
. 450
January, 1919, .
. 400
July, 1919, ,
. 441
February, 1919, .
. 412
August, 1919,
. 430
March, 1919,
. 437
September, 1919,
. 431
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Prisoners sentenced to Massachusetts Reformatory during the Year ending
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No. 115-1 MASSACHUSETTS REFORMATORY.
PHYSICIAN'S REPORT.
Oct. 1, 1919.
To the Swperiviendent:
The thirty-fifth annual report of the medical departmeat is hereby
respectfully submitted. The epidemic of influenza was at its height in
this institution Sept. 30, 1918, when 140 cases were under treatment.
In the month of October the first outbreak was practically over and most
of the uncomplicated cases had recovered. The number of deaths, all
due indirectly to Influenza, and all but one due directly to some com-
plication, pneumonia generally, was ten out of a total of 342 cases, a
mortality for this series of 2.9 per cent. In November and December
ten other cases of influenza appeared. Of these, one case, complicated
with pneumonia, died, giving a total mortality of 11 in 352 cases, or
3.1 i>er cent. The prevalence of cases giving clinical symptoms of pul-
monic involvement which extended the patient's attack beyond the crisis
of influenza was 76, but many other cases showed the symptoms, in
lesser degree, of edematous pulmonic involvement. No deaths have
occurred from other causes. Since December the health of the inmate
community has been very good.
The setting-up exercises, squad maneuvers, and calisthenics in the
open have been continued, and the band organization has been main-
tained in spite of the diminished numbers of the population, so that the
individual prisoner's requirements of a generous, well-balanced ration,
plenty of fresh air, exercise, and occupation have been met. In addition
to these essentials the consciousness of progress in some occupational
pursuit and in the school of letters tends to promote an attitude of co-
operation and loyalty on the part of the inmates, and their daily partici-
pation in squad drills and in marching to and from occupation and the
dining room in o[>en ranks, soldierly formation, to the music of their own
band, is conducive to a healthful esprit de corps. In the last ten years a
subtle and wholly gratifying improvement in the inmates' responsiveness
to reformatory regimen while in the institution is noticeable, notwith-
standing the somewhat increasingly inferior intellectual status and equip-
ment of the inmate personnel.
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Statistics.
Number of admissions to the hospital during the year, 360
Total number of cases treated in the hospital 362
Number of days' hospital residence, 2,083
Average number of days' residence of each patient, 5.8
Largest number of hospital patients, Oct. 1, 1918, 134
Smallest number of hospital patients (thirty-one days), -
Applications for out-patient treatment, 7,620
Daily average number of such applications, 20.8
Smallest number of applicants, 2
Number of prisoners transferred to Bridgewater State Hospital, .... 5
Number of prisoners transferred to the Prison Camp and Hospital (hospital
section), 3
Of the 462 arrivals, includiDg recommitments, 229, or 49 per cent,
were found on physical examination to require medical or surgical treat-
ment, classified as follows; 105 cases of venereal disease, 119 cases of
visual defect, and 5 cases of nose, ear and throat diseases. All cases of
venereal disease are at once placed on intensive treatment. Cases of
visual defect are referred to the visiting optometrist or to an ophthal-
mologist, and cases of carious teeth are entered upon the list referred to
the visiting dentist. Cases requiring the services of a surgical or medical
specialist are usually taken to the Massachusetts General Hospital, the
Massachusetts Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary, or to the Harvard
Dental School for the benefit of the ample facilities there available, —
facilities, the benefit of which we are keenly appreciative.
Biochemical examinations of serological specimens from all arrivals
are made at the State Department of Health Wassermann Laboratory,
to check up clinical findings and assist in the earliest possible determina-
tion of venereal disease infections, and to demonstrate the failure or suc-
cess of our treatment.
The practice of supplying each arrival with literature on body hygiene,
and of supplying selected cases with appropriate sex hygiene instruction,
is continued. Time is taken for the latter purpose, not only during the
physical examination, but later in the course of the psychopathic examina-
tion and constructive interview.
The prevalence of lues has been 14.4 per cent of the population.
Serum specimens from 439 cases have been reported upon by the State
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Wassermann Laboratory. Of these, 26 were positive, 371 negative (in-
cluding unsatisfactory specimens, broken containers, etc.), 33 were doubt-
ful and 9 unsatisfactory. Sixty-eight doses of arsphenamine have been
administered to 37 cases. Nine, or 24 per cent, cases treated gave nega-
tive reactions six months or a year or more after treatment. Unfortu-
nately, however, our cases, having ceased to be a public menace under
treatment, pass from our observation long before the expiration of the
period of observation necessary to determine the question of an absolute
cure. The requirement of the Massachusetts statute, that prisoners
whose infections are a menace to others be detained under treatment, is
strictly observed, however, and no case is paroled when the disease is in a
communicable state.
Number of luetic patients under treatment Oct. 1, 1918, 35
Number of such eases added during year, 26
Total number of cafies treated, 61
Number of gonorrhoeal infections under treatment Oct- 1, 1918, . , . . 100
Number of cases added during year, 105
Total number of cases treated, 205
The intensive treatment of syphilis and the development of a venereal
disease clinic, which has kept fully abreast of the scientific advance made
in this specialty, was begun in 1910. Our first administration of the then
so-called 606 was given intravenously Jan. 21, 1911. The first doses were
supplied gratis, for scientific purposes only, to an accredited hospital by
the Rockefeller Pathological Institute from the second consignment to
reach this country from Professor Ehrlich's laboratory. Since that time
without interruption this specific in some of its various forms has been
administered by the approved method to every case of syphilis unless
contra indicated. In the years preceding 1915, when the State Board
of Health began supplying the public institutions with Wassermann re-
action returns, the reformatory bore the considerable expense of securing
such returns at the Harvard Medical College laboratory.
The appended tables indicate that cases of adenoids, hemorrhoids,
phimosis, hernia, nasal obstructions, pus foci, enlarged tonsils, etc., have
been treated as heretofore. The dental laboratory fully equipped has
been in uninterruptedly successful operation, in charge of a competent
graduate dentist, providing all inmates with free treatment to insure, at
54 BUEEAU OP PRISONS. (Pub. Doc.
least during iocarceration, against those forms of health deterioration
which may be traced to dental or oral neglect.
AbscesBed or aching teeth treated, 164
Extractions, 184
Restorations, 194
With the hospital equipment fairly complete and comparing favorably
with that of similar institutions, the proximity of the hospital facilities
of Boston, and the uniform courtesy of the specialists consulted, —
surgical, dental, orthopedic, aural, ophthalmic, genitourinary, bacterio-
logical, roentgenographic, etc., — the means of securing the good health
of the inmates is at least as good as that enjoyed by the average citizen,
and it is certain that much better health conditions obtain for the former
than they provide for themselves when not incarcerated.
During the year seven prisoners have been treated in Boston hospitals,
five becoming in-patients and remaining a total of one hundred and
ninety-one days. None of these attempted escape. The gratitude of the
physician and of the several critically ill patients is due the hQ.spital
experts and Drs. Barker, Titcomb and Walcott of Concord, for their
timely and skilled consultant's advice and assistance in emergencies.
Eleven years ago, when the Massachusetts Reformatory Psychopathic
laboratory began its development, such a project was an innovation in
any penal institution. Criminology has now advanced beyond the point
of regarding the material and physical welfare of prisoners, foundational
and necessary as it is, as the end to be sought. It is now realized that
though a man be well housed and clothed and cared for he is not neces-
sarily reformed. Penologists now have a practical realization that refor-
mation is a mental process, and that the mental capacity of some pris-
oners is inadequate.
In 1912 the first edition of a study of 100 Massachusetts Reformatory
inmates appeared, "The Defective DeHnquent: Differentiating Tests"
(second edition in 1916), which graded this representative group as to
intelligence, and gave the method pursued. In the years 1914 to 1919
studies and case records of the mentalities of individual prisoners were
made, and the summaries were furnished the Board of Parole and Par-
dons, as well as being filed,
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MASSACHUSETTS REFOEMATOEY.
CrMSTefererux Syllabus of Psychopalkie Dia^naiies, lSl^-19.
G^
Total.
Adult.
8e,»^te,
Aocidental oflend«.
90
S
a
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A conclusion from our psychopathic laboratory observations and clas-
sifications of nearly 2,000 prisoners is that at least 17 per cent are so
far inferior in mental capacity, intellectually or characterially, or both,
that they should be committed for a longer course of treatment than is
provided for by the usual sentence, and that they should not be sen-
tenced as are more capable offenders.
Intelligence capacity is susceptible to improvement under good home
training, and, in lieu of that, with institutional practice. Hence offenders
of defective intelligence should not be sentenced or incarcerated with
those sufficiently well equipped intellectually and characterially to respond
to established reformatory regimen.
The laboratory has laid special emphasis on the importance of the
study of character in reformation, basing its thesis on the fact that
reformation implies a behavioristic change in those intellectually capable
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[Pub. Doc.
of revising their manner of living. This proposition is set forth in a
paper prepared for the annual congress of the American Prison Associa-
tion in New York City October 20 to 24 of the current year, "The Im-
portance of Character Study in Criminology," Another paper, "The
Defective Delinquent since the War," was on the program of the Ameri-
-can Association for the Study of the Feeble-minded, Chicago, May 28
to 29, 1919. The psychologic basis for the above proposition has been
submitted in a paper, "Character as an Integral Mentality Function,"
read before the March, 1918, meeting of the Boston Society of Psychi-
atry and Neurology, and since published and reprinted.
The so-called defective delinquent should be recognized by the courts
aided by psychiatrical experts before their cases are adjudicated, and then
be committed to a suitably equipped farm colony or institution for treat-
ment, on the basis of their condition and needs rather than on the basis
of their offenses.
Hospital Cases.
Surgical.
ContuBion of toes, [i^ht, .
CoDtuBioii of toes, right, .
CoDtUEioD over Uver,
Fractured lowe
GonoiThreaL ot
:ioM
SpiKin, ankle, .
Sprain, ankle, aligbt.
W»rt, peat toe,' right,
Total,
Drsioed at MsSBUchueetts G
Hospital, .
[DcLaed and dr^Ded,
isolated, imgated, oil eantol,
Appoodecltiiny,
■"cised and curetted.
«t, iodine solution.
iTLEat^d, Dakin'auluti
Reduced, truss,
Drain^
NathiuE (oui
Recovered,
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MASSACHUSETTS BEFORMATOEY.
Indigefltion, Acute,
tndiiMtion, IPUtric,
Influenu, epidemic,
InflueniBl pneumoma, ,
Obsarvation, ....
ObBervBtioa for faintioE spctis,
ObservBtioD [or inHuenia. .
ObeervntioD for maliiiEermg,
Obeerv&tion for tubercutoAifi,
Obetipstion, ....
Psrapte^
Peritonitia
One patient died.
Two were tiansferred to Haasaohueetle Genwal Hospital.
Both were traiul«nd to BridseinCer Btsta HoapiUl u iim
None obeerved.
Nothing found.
Respectfully,
GUY G. FERNALD,
Retident Physician.
BUREAU OP PRISONS. [Pub. Doc.
CHAPLAIN'S REPORT.
To the Superintendent: Concord, Maw., Oct. 1, 1919.
In submitting my annual report I desire to emphasize the need of
optimism in all prison officials who are intrusted with the State's most
important business, — the reclamation of those who have been adjudged
guilty of criminal offenses, and in consequence have been deprived of
their liberty,
I know of no work where the temptation is greater to say in haste,
"Once a criminal always a criminal." I know of no work where the
opportunity is greater to read in human beings the longings to some day
acquit themselves like men, in spite of the records of wrongdoings they
have heretofore made.
The fundamental worth of a penal institution lies not in its physical
equipment, but rather in the character of the officials who have been
chosen to guide and to instruct in right thinking and in right action.
Character influence is the mighty force in reformation. The school,
the workshop, the chapel, and all other departments in the prison, must
seek to teach the all-importance of clean thinking, wholesome living
and honest workmanship.
The longer I am in prison work, the more convinced I am that opti-
mism is the valued qualification in the prison official. Without it, I be-
lieve he cannot cope successfully with the problems of his office that
confront him day by day. When a man is first sent to prison he is very
apt to think that he is permanently side-tracked; that his future is
blighted; that he is now so handicapped in the race of life that there is
not much chance for him to attain any degree of success. At such a time
as this the prisoner needs assurance that this is not the case, and that
whatever his past, with God's help and his own exertions and the co-
operation of his fellows he can still make good in character and work. To
come into the life of an inmate of a penal institution at such a moment
is the privilege of every prison official. To place within the reach of every
inmate opportunities which, when grasped, will enable him to build up
his body, enlighten his mind, and awaken his soul to the spiritual realiza-
tion of its divine aims and purposes is the duty of the State,
Character in the prison official spending itself unsparingly in the
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prisoner's welfare is sure to bring forth fruit. Education, whether it be
of the hand, of the mind or of the soul, enables the prisoner upon his
release to stand upon a higher plane of citizenship.
It has been very gratifying to me to meet many former inmates who
said that their stay in the reformatory had been beneficial to them.
They have spoken of the classrooms in both the day and the evening
schools, where they learned to read and write, or where they had oppor-
tunity to take up again the studies in the grades. They have referred to
many of our oflBcers and instructors who had shown interest in their
welfare. The physical drill, the choir, the orchestra, and the band were
helpful agencies. In many instances it was only after looking back to
their enforced sojourn here that they were able to best understand and
interpret the aims and the purposes of the State while its prisoners.
Our First Grade Meeting is an institution in itself. During the year
we have had most interesting programs. Men and women leaders in the
public forum have been glad to come and give addresses. Entertainers
who stand for clean enjoyment have willingly given their services. Man-
agers of motion-picture corporations have loaned us their newest and
best films. Representatives of the Young Men's Christian Association,
the Knights of Columbus, Salvation Army, soldiers, sailors and aviators
of the great war have told us of the splendid work accomplished in the
name of world-wide brotherhood. Churches have sent their choirs to
sing to us. Newsboys have come to tell us of their work in floating
Liberty Bonds and the like. We have had representatives of all the
allied Nations give accounts of what their governments stood for in the
big conflict.
Our library is a department that is well patronized. During the
year many books have been discarded. We have at present on our
shelves approximately 6,300 volumes that are in very good condition.
Since coming to the institution many of our young men have cultivated
the taste for good wholesome reading. Many of them read during a
single year over a hundred books, not including study books.
"Our Paper" still holds its high place as a weekly publication. Prac-
tically all our men after reading their copies send them to their homes,
where they are much appreciated. While many of the articles are taken
from the best papers and magazines, opportunity is offered our inmates
to contribute from their writings. Many of them deserve special mention.
Religious services are held every Sunday in the chapel. Roman
Catholic Mass is said at 8.30 o'clock by Rev. M, D. Kiley, administra-
tor of The Help of Christians Church, Concord Junction, and the Catho-
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lie religious instructor of the reformatory, or by his assistant, the Rev.
Edw. J. McLaughlin. Both these gentlemen have shown deep spiritual
interest in the welfare of the men, and are always ready to respond to every
call made upon them. During the epidemic of influenza their frequent
visits to our hospital afforded much spiritual comfort to those afBicted.
The general service is held at half past 10 o'clock by the chaplain,
assisted generally by Chaplain Emeritus Wm. J. Batt, to whom I am
indebted for valued help. He is to-day as he has always been, vitally
interested in our men, and merits the good will and esteem which we
all have for him. The sterling qualities of his character endear him to
all who know him, Christian gentleman that he is.
The musical department under the efficient leadership of Mr, Robert
Carter is thoroughly appreciated by all. As choir director, organist and
orchestra leader he is doing splendid work. We are glad to learn that Mr,
Carter will be able to give more of his time during the coming year in the
interest of the First Grade Meeting and the Monday Night Club.
Mr. Moses L. Sedar, Jewish religious instructor of the reformatory,
holds a service here every Friday afternoon for the Jewish inmates. He
not only says things, but does things. He visits the men here and their
families at home, believing that it is a most important part of his work
to know something about the home life of his charges. Rev. M. I.
Robinson, delegated by the congregation of Ohabei Sholom of Boston,
comes here on special holy days, as has been his custom for the past
seventeen years. His message, always optimistic, finds a welcome in the
hearts of his listeners.
Once a month the Rev. Albert Crabtree, Diocesan Prison Missionary
of the Episcopal Church in Massachusetts, visits the Episcopalian young
men. His coming is appreciated. He brings a personal word to the in-
dividual. All the men who know him have high regard for him as clergy-
man and as man.
During the year, on holidays and other days, entertainments have been
held which afforded pleasure and education for all.
In conclusion, I desire to place on record the deep appreciation I feel
for the great assistance I have had from the superintendent, the deputy
superintendent and the assistant deputy superintendent, and all other
employees, in carrying on the work of my department.
Respectfully,
ROBERT WALKER,
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Reformatory for Women.
Sherborh (post-office address, Framingham, Mass.).
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.
Sherborh, Oct. I, 1919.
To the Director of Prisons:
The Legislature^ has committed the Reformatory for Women to a
more liberal policy toward its staff and officers by building for them a
home apart from the institution. The complete freedom from the at-
mosphere of the reformatory will make it possible for the officers to live
more normally, and to bring hope, freshness and a new spirit back into
the work. Men's reformatories, insane hospitals, and, indeed, most other
State institutions, have long recognized the need of normal home life for
their workers. We believe this to be the first woman's institution to take
this step. To the inmates it will mean a greater responsibility in self-
government.
When the officers move into the new home we shall have their old
rooms available for every educational undertaking, except the gymna-
sium, which we have urged for years, and which it has been impossible
to establish owing to lack of room space. We have secured the services
of au able superintendent of schools who will come to us next spring.
We still hope to secure the services of normal school students to teach
under her direction.
' ChapMc 211, Speoisi AM* ol W». ia in part as follows; —
Sn:T[OH 1. To provide lor additional pernunent improvementB. for ceitaiD D«w activities, and for Bupple-
mentiag certaiD iUdib in the (ea«ral appropriation act. the suing set forth in section two, for the parUcular purposw
and Bubject to the conditions stated therein, are hereby appropriated from the general fund or ordinary revenue
of the commonwealth, onlcea some other source of revenue is eiprceaed, subject to tbe provisioiu of law reculating
the diabunement of public lunds and tbe approval thereof -
Sbctioh 2, , , , For buildini. lumishini and equippioi a dormitory lor one hundred and two officers and
ampbyees at the reformatory («- women, under the dtrectioo of the bureou of prisons, a sum not eioeedinc one
For improvement of buildincs at the reformatory for women, under the directioa of the bureau of prisona, a sum
not csceedinc eighty thousand dollars.
For remodeling bama at tbe reformatory lor women, under the direction of the bureau of prisons, a sum not
eiceeding twenty thousand dollars.
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We hope that by 1921 we can resume farm work with the women
as a part of their training and health development. If we can have,
until then, a large and strong camp crew to finish draining the low lands,
for work on the barn buildings, and for heavy farm reconstruction work,
it will be possible for the women to carry on the farm garden and dairy
work. The temporary prison camp has been a great boon to us, and the
men have been almost uniformly courteous and helpful. People have ex-
pressed to me fears that such a camp would be a detriment to our work.
I wish to go on record as saying that I have not found it so. We have
not been able to have the women work on the farm with the same free-
dom, but that inconvenience has been oiTset by the heavy work the men
have done. Temporary camps for men prisoners as developed by your
office are, I believe, a permanent part of a State policy in penology.
We ask this year for a new fireproof carpenter and paint shop and
root cellar. We have no root cellar and lose many vegetables each year
in consequence. Our paint and carpenter shop is inside the building, and
has been condemned by the fire risk division of the State Police. The
Legislature has steadily upheld us in our policy of overcoming all the
fire traps at the reformatory. The removal of the carpenter and paint
shop is a part of that plan. The estimate cost of both is $20,600.
We had a fire in the hospital February 21, which could never have
been controlled if we had not had the new 12-inch water main provided
by the Legislature in 1916. As it was, the fire was confined to the hos-
pital section of the building. There was no loss of life. The women
showed a most wonderful spirit; none were hysterical, and all stood ready
to leave the building in perfect order, and with apparently tranquil minds
if the call came. Their splendid self-possegsion then and throughout the
influenza epidemic in January made them all dearer to our hearts than
ever, if possible. Never have we seen a more heroic going "over the
top" than they showed during these emergencies.
We all owe a deep debt of gratitude to the Framingham fire and
police departments, through Chief A. Howard Fiske and Chief William
W. Holbrook and their men, for their able and humane help to us all in
this crisis.
] Qging .to ibe fire we were obliged to begin the repair work, for which
/$80,000 was allotted, in the hospital. This work is well under way. The
; operating room will be enlarged, an elevator installed, the old, dangerous
I mansard rooms abolished and a flat roof provided, where ancemic and
f tubercular patients can be given outdoor sleeping and occupational care.
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We recommend that tubercular patients be treated at the reformatory
after the completion of the repairs on the hospital. We now send the
tubercular women to the State Infirmary at Tewksbury.
We can then give all the incipient and curable tubercular patients a
measure of correctional and educational training on the outdoor plan, and
prevent the runaways that are inevitable at the State Infirmary. In this
connection I would call your attention to the fact that the court in South-
ern Middlesex County has ruled that chapter 210, section 16, of the
Revised Laws does not govern escapes from State hospitals or any other
hospital to which we may transfer patients. It would seem important
to have an amending clause added to that law.
Dr. Sullivan's report is evidence of the excellent medical care which
each woman receives. We have discontinued operating until our hospital
is rebuilt. In the meantime, we shall send special patients to the State
Infirmary. Dr. Jessaman is back from overseas to take up eye, ear,
nose and throat work again. Dr. Cronin's work on the teeth is showing
excellent results, in that most of the women paroled ha^e had their
mouths put in good condition.
The death of Dt. Lewis N. Palmer, visiting surgeon to the reforma-
tory, is a big loss and a grief to us all. He had shared for years all our
professional joys and sorrows with understanding and a keen sense of
humor. Our women remember him with gratitude. Letters still come to
us asking for him and his family.
We incorporate Dr. Brannick's report into our own, as covering points
of importance regarding the psychological work with the women. Her
report of the year's work for the reformatory is as follows: —
Number of individuala admitted during the year,. . 257 '
Mentality not yet determined, 7
Intelleetualiy normal (including those of average native abil-
ity and tile dull normal group), 125, or 50 per cent
Intellectually defective, 122, or 48+ per cent
Grading at border line of mental defect, .... 22
Moron grade, 93
Imbecile grade, 7
Insane, 3, or 1+ per cent
Deviation from normal mental health in other than the in-
tellectual field: —
Epileptic, 6, or 2+ per cent
Neurotic, inferior or psychopathic constitution, ... 39, or 15+ per cent
' Doa nat ioclude women ulmittad moi^ than once duiiux y
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The above classification has made no attempt to classify according to
social competence.
Although 48 per cent are found on psychological examination to be so
far below the average that they must be classed as defectives on the
intellectual side, only a relatively small percentage of thetti could be
segregated on the basis of that defect alone. Neither is it true that the
more defective are the less socially competent. The social histories of
these girls show that under more favorable circumstances many of the
dullest of the group might have made good in the community. Even in
the presence of intellectual defect it is probably true that the social causes
of delinquency still remain greater than the organic.
I During the period of the war certain tendencies within our population
were noted, the most striking of which were the relative increase in com-
mitments for sex offenses, the increase in the number of very young girls
admitted, and, on the mental side, the marked increase in two opposite
classes, — the low-grade feeble-minded, and the relatively high-grade
jprl- J In the first six months of the year 15 girls were admitted who had
had some high school training, and 22 in the course of the year. The
explanation is apparently wholly related to the war, and probably lies in
the lure of the military uniform, the activity of the various vice squads
urged on by Federal officials, and the associated campaign against venereal
If the reformatory had to deal only with individuals who are simply
defective, or simply dull, or simply delinquent, its educative and re-
formative task would be comparatively simple. Unfortunately, a rela-
tively large number of the population is decidedly complex, presenting,
sometimes in the intellectually normal, sometimes in the mentally de-
fective, various phases of emotional and social maldevelopment. These
are the individuals who furnish most of the excitement and all the trouble
of an institution. With the present equipment of the reformatory, a few
of these girls will take the major portion of the time of several matrons,
with the consequent neglect of the more normal and hopeful types. Yet
even these could be handled and trained with comparative ease and sue- .
cessif, in addition to industrial occupation, the reformatory had also oppor-
tunity for educational, therapeutic and recreational activities.
The new State laws relating to venereal disease have already brought
to the institution a relatively large number of the more hopeful type of
delinquent girl, committed here on the first arrest because she is found to
be diseased. This is the type who, before the campaign against venereal
disease was started, was tried successfully on probation. The reforma-
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tory should be as well equipped to meet her needs in an educational way
as it is medically.
Below is given a summary of the needs of the reformatory as seen in
the light of a mental survey of the population. Many of the require-
ments are already met in whole or in part at the reformatory. The whole
does not imply the need of an elaborate system or apparatus, and seems
but a minimum of requirements for the humane treatment of the mental
twists found in this group, and for the possibility of giving treatment
according to individual needs.
Organized on Merit Ststeu with the Goal, Release,
Am: An Industhial Institution.
Industries (including Farm industries), taught in the beginning from the educator's
point of view.
Educational occupation.
Therapeutic occupation.
School subjects,
Gymnaao-therai^.
Hydrotherapy.
Paycho therapy.
Sociotherapy, — the attempt to straighten out family and similar problems that may
be causing unrest or unhappiness. At the reformatory this is provided for in the
Research Department.
Recreation, apart from that obtained in educational and therapeutic occupations and
in the gymnaBium.
Discipline.
During July and August Dr. Brannick was on leave of absence from
the Reformatory for Women as lecturer in charge of the Department of
Social Medicine in the Smith College Training School for Social Work.
If public opinion should swing to the belief that the existence o7~|
venereal disease is suflScient cause for imprisonment, reformatory popu- 1
lations would change very strikingly. Younger girls, those formerly put I
on probation, would be committed. Being younger, they would seem I
more hopeful, and the industrial work would become "more and more co- /
ordinated with the educational. It is borne in upon us that in the last /
analysis it is not sin or crime that governs prison populations, but public'
opinion, that is, public fears. "'
This is the forty-second annual report, and is respectfully submitted
with gratitude to all who have helped.
JESSIE D. HODDER,
Sitpenntendent.
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Statistics of Pnsoners.
Number of prisoners Oct. ], 1918, 363
Received under sentence from the courts during the year ending Sept. 30,
1919, 226
Returned by order of Director of Prisons (revocation of permit), . . 38
Removed by order of Director of Prisons: —
From Cambridge House of Correction, ...... 1
Returned by order of Director of Prisons: —
From State Farm, 2
From Cambridge House of Correction, 14
Returned from State hospital tor insane, 2
Returned from escape: —
From State Infirmary, 2
From indenture, .......... 1
Whole number in the year,
Discharged between Oct. 1, 1918, and Sept. 30, 1919: —
By expiration of sentence, . . 45
By permit of Director of Prisons, ,' 245
By habeas corpus, 1
Removed by order of Director of Prisons: —
To houses of correction, 35
To Industrial School for Girls, 1
To State Farm, 42
Removed by order o/ the court to State hospital for insane, ... 6
From Stat« Infirmary, .
From indenture, .
Died, . , . .
Number remaining Sept. 30, 1919, 261
Average daily number jn custody, 354
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Number of infants admitted, . • . . - ■ - ■ - .31
Number of infants bom, 1
Died, 9
Number of infants remaining Sept. 30, 1919, .34
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PHYSICIAN'S REPORT.
To the Superintendent; Shbbborn. Oct. 1. 1919.
The forty-second annual report of the medical department of the
Reformatory for Women is herewith respectfully submitted.
While the admissions to the institution during the past year have
been slightly less in number, the work in the medical department has
increased materially over previous years.
The hospital statistics for the year 1918-19 are as follows: —
Number of patients admitted to hospital during year, 1,020
Average number of patients in residence daily, 28+
Number of patients in hospital Sept. 30, 1918, 22
Number of patients in hospital Sept. 30, 1919, 16
Number of patients visited in rooms, 1,651
Number of patients treated in gynecological clinic, 5,575
Number of patients treated in out-patient clinic, 10,101
Number of patients treated by oculist from March, 1919, to October, 1919, . 454
Number of patients treated by dentist, 913
Number of patients transferred to State Infirmary, 20
Pregnancy, 16
Operation, 3
Tuberculosis, 1
Number of patients placed in Framingham hospital, 1
Number of patients removed by order of court to Wrentham State School, 1
Number of patients removed by order of court to State hospitals for the insane, 7
The greatest increase has been in the number of patients admitted to
the hospital. The admission rate, 1,020, is nearly three tim^ that of
previous years. This is accounted for by the epidemic of influenza which
struck the institution in December, 1918, and January, 1919, and, to a large
extent, by the number of patients admitted to the hospital for a day or
more for treatments of arsphenamine. It is obvious that the medical
work of the Reformatory for Women is interesting in proportioa to the
number of patients treated and to the facilities for treatment.
In the general medical routine the treatment of venereal diseases is
undoubtedly the most important work and that requiring most effort.
Of the 286 women admitted during the year, 204, or 71 per cent, were in
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very poor, or poor^ physical condition. In nearly 100 per cent of these
204 women their poor physical condition and low resistive powers were
due to one or both venereal diseases. It is also true that all the deaths
in the adult population during the infiuenza epidemic occurred in cases
with recent syphilitic infections.
During the past year 97 per cent of the population had gononhcea
when examined on admission. This diagnosis is arrived at from clinical
examination and laboratory findings. The treatments for gonorrhoea
during the year number 5,575. It is our aim to treat the milder cases at
least once a week, and the more virulent or mixed infections oftener. '
We have found that in order to obtain negative smears, and absence of
clinical manifestations, it is necessary to treat the cases on an average
of nine months. It is very difficult to treat gonorrhoea thoroughly in
women, and often after treatment has been stopped, and there has been
no exposure, sjTnptoms of the disease will recur.
The percentage of syphilis continues about the same from year to
year. During the past year 47 per cent of those admitted were syphi-
litic. This diagnosis is made from history, clinical signs and Wassermann
tests on the blood serum. The Wassermann tests are made by the State
Department of Health. The co-operation received from the Wassermann
Laboratory facilitates our work greatly. It is interesting to note here that
there is rarely any disparity between the clinical finding and the labora-
tory reports.
A report is made to the State Department of Health on every case of
syphilis and gonorrhcea admitted to the institution. For the past year we
have received from the State Department of Health arsphenamine for
use in the treatment of syphilis, and 919 doses have been administered.
The results of this year's treatment have been encouraging. Of 388
discharged from the institution during the past year, 8 only retained a
positive reaction of the blood serum to the Wassermann test. Five of
these cases were in the tertiary stage and in women who had long alco-
holic histories, and the remaining three were in congenital cases. In
spite of most intensive treatment a negative could not be obtained, al-
though none of the women showed any signs or symptoms of the disease
on release.
The course of treatment as followed by us for the past year has been
the combined use of arsphenamine and mercury. If there are active clini-
cal ^gns when a patient is admitted to the institution she is immedi-
ately started on daily inunctions of mercury preceded by a hot bath.
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74 BUEEAU OF PRISONS. . [Pub. Doc.
The arsphenamine is used once every five to seven days for six doses. If
the clinical signs have not cleared, the mercury is continued, and after a
rest of one or two weeks the injections of arsphenamine are begun again.
The work is being checked up during the progress of treatment by Was-
sermann tests on the blood serum. The treatment of latent cases varies
from the above in that mercurial inunctions are not always started im-
mediately after entrance. We rely here more on the intensive use of
arsphenamine.
Although the women leave the institution with negative blood tests
and no clinical signs, we have no way of following the cases to know
whether or not the blood becomes positive again without fresh infection.
Two women who returned on revocation of permit had previously been
treated in this institution for syphilis and were negative at the time of
release. When they were admitted a second time, in each case nearly a
year after discharge, the blood tests were still negative. In these two
cases we have fair evidence of cure, or, at least, an arrest of the disease.
The dental work is being carried on by Dr. Anastasia Cronin two days
each week. Each woman is examined at admission, and before release
an eflfort is made to have all work finished. There have been 200 cases
put in hygienic condition. This means treatment of pyorrhoea, extrac-
tions, treatments, fillings and sometimes plates and bridge work.
The following table gives in detail the amount of work accomplished
by the dentist: —
Number of women treated by dentist, .' 913
Number of teeth extracted under novocain, 602
Number of fillings, 631
Number of root fillii^, 41
Number of dressinga, 456
Number of treatmente of gums, 129
Number of plates repaired, 2
Number of plates made, 7
Upper plates, 5
Lower plates, 2
Number of cases of ether extractiou, 6
Number of cases of full extraction uuder ether, 3
Number of cases of partial extraction under ether, 3
Number of caaea of t«eth cleaned and scaled, 238
Number of cases hyglenieally complete, 200
The major surgical work was carried on during the first seven months
of the year. The pathological conditions found and the operations per-
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REFORMATORY FOR WOMEN.
75
formed in each case are given below. The surgical cases have been
closely watched, both before and after operation, and the post-operative
discomfort has been very little in nearly every case. The surgical work
was discontinued for the year in June, at the time of Dr. Palmer's death.
Dr. Palmer was consulting surgeon to the reformatory for three years,
but for many years he had given generously of his time, kindliness and
knowledge to the hospital and institution as a whole. Personally, I feel
more keenly from day to day the loss of an understanding friend and
adviser,
A routine eye, ear, nose and throat examination is made of every
woman by Dr. Jessaman. This work was discontinued for two years,
during Dr. Jessaman's absence in war service overseas, and begun again
in March. Since that time Dr. Jessaman has examined and treated 454
patients.
There were 189 women and 12 officers who were attacked with in-
fluenza during the second wave of the epidemic in December and January.
The first ease was admitted to the hospital December 24, and the last
case Jan, 15, 1919. The wave reached its height January 4, when there
were 189 women and 8 officers ill. Pneumonia developed in 38 of the 201
cases. Many of the cases showed slight pneumonic processes which did
not develop into frank pneumonias. The most difficult cases to treat,
and those of longest duration, were among the infants. The form most
common among the 20 babies infected was the intestinal type. The .
infants first showed signs of pneumonia, with enterocolitis as a later
complication. Five adults and five babies succumbed to the disease.
The diagnoses of the medical and surgical cases admitted to the hos-
pital during the year are as follows: —
Surgical Cases.
No.
!>»«.«.
OpentioD.
RMult.
Lipom»ofl«»
Inl«1edtoe
ritie and obroDu: sppendKitia.
partial oApboreclomy.
Inciiipn
uterina fixation, sppondKloiiiy.
tomy, sad oophorectomy, uterine fixation.
Keooveiy
KeoovBiy
RwoYsry
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Surgical Cabbs — Ctrnduded.
No.
Dhe.™.
Operation.
Result.
»
Recovery.
)
Tabsicular adenitia
EiMion
Improved.
10
FrKtured fibuk
Fijcation
Recovery.
"
(itie.
Recovery
II
Boecal sbsccog.
AppendMkmy, right and ]rft Mlpingec-
curettwe of ulcrua, uterine fiution.
InciaionT ■
KeeovKy
Heooven-
14
Drformedtoe.
IS
Tubercular adenitu,
Eicision
10
Recov«y
IT
Appendectomy, double wlpinjwctomy and
oophoreclomy.
Recovery
Recovery
Recovery
Cystic' left ovary
20
Tonaillectomr and adenaidectomy, .
EitirpatioD,
Recovery
21
it
Cbronic hypertrophy of loumla and ade-
Recovay
Recovery
30
31
Deviated aeptum, q>un and diaeued eth-
Submueua resection
Mastoid operation,
Recovoy
3a
AcuU maatmditis, . .
Reoovoy
Incision
Incision, .
Keoovery
AbH«a
3i
ChroniB nlpingitia and oApluHi
■>.
30
■a.
Recovery
37
la.
Recovery
40
"■
Salpingectomy and oipliotectomr, .
SubmucuB resection
Reoovwy
HyperUophisd turbinatoa,
^"•^"^
Recov^
4!
Bp»in of anldc joint,
43
Wound, luerated (of hand).
Aseptic treatment
Recovery
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REPORMATOEY FOR WOMEN.
Medical Cases.
AbwKss. buccal , .
Adenitia. tubereular. .
ArliiriiiB. ehroi
AstbotB, .
Bronchitu, .
Choleoyfltida, chrome,
Coniunctivitis, .
Cystitis, goDorrbval,
Eadocarditii, chmnic,
Enteiooolitis,
Eldlepey. .
Roto', Bnuh«d,
SyBteria,
Iritu, lyphilitic,
Ueninijtia, inausniat,
Heton-htwa,
hCFBl ti
Ophthalmin mona
Pleomy, .
Pneumonk, lobar,
Pietnancy,
Precnaoey and coi
Pmnature infuit,
Rstuition of urine, acute, ■
BAlpingjtiB, a0u(«,
Salpioeilia uid ufiphoritiB, sub
Syphilia, ....
8yphilu aud Boalncfl, .
Byphiiifl and varinHe veine,
Teedi flttnetad under etber,
TonaiUitig
TDnsiUitiB, scu(« blliculai.
Tuberculosia,
TuberculoAiB of peritoDeum.
Snfte full dows of anpheiuiiD
Total
1 Two buudnd and ■iity-tlme were ia-|
Respectfully submitted,
ELIZABETH A. SULLIVAN,
Resident Physician.
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BUREAU OF PRISONS. [Pub. Doc.
CHAPLAIN'S REPORT.
Skerbobn, Oct 1, 1919.
To the Superintend^U:
During the past year the order of Sunday services has remained the
same; the Mass has been celebrated by Father Gairaghan, and the
afternoon service by a Protestant minister, with a communion service
once a month. Rev. Richard T. Loring has given instruction to the
women of the Episcopal church, and Mr. Moses L. Sedar to those of the
Jewish faith.
The school problem was more complicated during the war. We re-
ceived many young girls of high school grade, who under more normal
conditions might never have reached us. There were, besides this group,
many of low grade. As far as possible, the work has been graded to in-
clude from the second to the seventh grade. School sessions have been
held afternoon and evening, and a shorthand class of nine has done good
work.
It would be difBcult to imagine the institution without the library, so
important a part has it become. Upon being discharged from quarantine
each woman is taken to the library, and a list of books made for her.
The majority have read little or nothing, but many form the habit of
reading while here. There are a number of the best juvenile books for
those of low mentality, or those who have had few educational ad-
vantages. A selection of wholesome fiction is carefully made, excluding
books of morbid and sensational character. In co-operation with the
school plan, many girls have been reading biography, travel, history,
historical fiction, and, in a number of cases, Emerson, Hawthorne, Hugo,
Eliot, etc.
Great stress has been laid upon recreation this past year. New
apparatus has been put up in the big playground, where the swings, etc.,
have been enjoyed by all.
The influenza interfered with many plans for amusement, but the
usual entertainments were given on the legal holidays. At Christmas,
a Santa Clans play was given, with music from "Pinafore." Fourth of
July was a joyous day spent out of doors.
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Instruction in singing has been given to a group of those who were
specially interested, but has never been allowed to interfere with the
general singing, in which all are encouraged to join. There has been
added to the repertoire of the large group, during the past year, Gounod's
"Unfold, Ye Portals," Kipling's "Recessional," sung to De Koven's
music, and "Protect Us," by Curschmann.
A very enjoyable concert was contributed during the winter by Miss
McLaughlin, Mildred Deegan, Alta Dunbar and Mary Archer.
PERLE WILKINSON,
CAopiotn.
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BUREAU OF PRISONS. [Pub. Doc.
Pkison Camp and Hospital.
Rutland (post-of&ce address, West Rtttland, Mass.).
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.
To m Director of Priaom: ^"^ Rdtland, Oct. 1. 1919.
I submit herewith the twelfth annual report of the Prison Camp and
Hospital.
Our industries, which comprise the various farm activities, were ex-
ceptionally successful this year. Our total income from industries to date
is $11,562.30, and the total this year will no doubt exceed the amount
of income received last year, although there were no road cam]^ in opera-
tion this year.
At present we are devoting our best efforts to building up a herd of
pure-bred Holstein cattle. At the beginning of this year we had a total
herd of 47, with only 5 pure-bred cows. To-day we have a total herd
of 55 head, including 23 pure-bred cows. Our production of milk has so
increased that we are now able to supply the Rutland State Sanatorium
with 220 quarts a day, beside the amount consumed at this institution.
We have added a milk room to the dairy bam and installed an aerator
for cooling the milk.
We have purchased two thoroughbred Berkshire gilts and one thor-
oughbred boar to serve as a foundation for a herd of pure-bred swine.
We have also purchased two thoroughbred Percheron fillies for breeding
purposes.
The production at the hennery has been exceptionally satisfactory;
in fact, better than in any previous year. We have produced sufficient
eggs to supply the institutioD, and in addition sold to date 7,399j dozen,
of a total value of $4,200.99. We also sold 3,415 day-old chicks, and
raised 1,632. We have on hand at the present time 1,400 fowls and
roosters, and 1,100 chickens, and will carry over a flock of 2,000 for the
coming year.
Our farm crops have been excellent and have exceeded our expecta-
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No. nS.J PRISON CAMP AND HOSPITAL. 81
tions. There has been just one exception, — the potato crop. We had
the best field of potatoes ever grown here, but unfortunately the rot struck
them and we cannot save more than one-third of the crop. This is the
first year in the history of the institution that we have harvested the corn
crop withoat its being frostbitten. StUl, we have practically reached the
limit in crop production on account of the lack of acreage under tillage.
We have about 90 acres at present under cultivation, and there is no op-
portunity to increase this amount to any extent, as the uncultivated land
available is rocky and of poor quality, and it would not pay to reclaim it.
There is another very discouraging element, namely, the fact that we have
frost practically every month of the year.
The town of Rutland hired our tractor at different times during the
last several months and employed on an average eight of our men on the
roads. The men showed a very good spirit, and their services were very
satisfactory to the town authorities as well as to us. The new institution
road to West Rutland station is still unfinished. We devote as much
time as possible under existing conditions to improving and completing
the road. Our principal problem at present is with the fills, which keep
settling. Still, we use this road for our traffic, as it is better and a shorter
route to the depot than the old town road. The main yard at the camp
section is being graded and a new fence put up, as the old one was falling
down from decay.
The work in the outlying camps still continues along the same lines
as in previous years. The only drawback has been the shortage of men,
for which reason we shall be obliged to close Camp Adams at the Rutiand
State Sanatorium. The camp at Lakeville was closed on Dec. 2, 1918,
and has not been reopened. At the present time we have camps at the
following State institutions: North Reading State Sanatorium, Tewks-
bury State Infirmary, Medfield State Hospital, and Reformatory for Women.
The population at the hospital has been very low this year. We
closed the west wing in November of last year, and it has not been re-
opened except during the epidemic of influenza here last December. It
was then used for inmates from the camp who were afflicted. This was a
very trying period, and we had a total of 54 cases. I regret exceedingly
to state that two of our officers died of this disease, — Mr. Joseph Manley
and Mr. Frank F. Ireland.
We have installed a small heater at the hospital for bathing and for
washing dishes, thereby eliminating the use of the lai^e boiler during the
summer months, and resulting in the saving of a car of coal each year.
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82 BUREAU OF PRISONS. [Pub. Doc.
I am very sorry to report the death on March 12, 1919, of the Rev.
James F. Allen, our Protestant chaplain, whose faithful and conscientious
labors lent inspiration and encouragement to our inmates to overcome the
many temptations which prove such severe obstacles during life. His
place has been ably filled by the Rev. George S. Dodge. I am very glad
to state that the Rev. Fr. Thomas McNamara continues his good work
among us. I desire to express my deep gratitude to these two men for
their patience and faithfulness in dealing with the moral and spiritual
problems of the inmates, and their sincere and zealous interest in leading
these men to achieve better and nobler results in life. Mr. Moses L.
Sedar visits the Jewish inmates once each month, and his influence for
good apiong his charges is always deeply appreciated. The Christian
Scientists hold weekly services and contribute liberally of their literature.
I wish to thank Mrs. Ellen W. Gray who supplied this institution and
the outlying camps with books of fiction by the best modern authors. I
desire to express my hearty appreciation of the painstaking co-operation
and aid given me during the past year by the deputy superintendent and
all the employees connected with this institution. To the Director of
Prisons and his deputies I wish to express my thanks and acknowledg-
ment of their kind consideration and support.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLARD J. TURNER,
SuperirUendent.
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PRISON CAMP AND HOSPITAL.
Statistics of Prisoners.
Number of prisoners in the hospital Oct. 1, 1918, 40 '
Number of prisoners in the camp Oct. 1, 1918, 184
Total number Oct. 1, 1918, 224
To the
Removed by order of Director of Prisons during the year
endingSept. 30, 1919:— H«pitd. C^p"
From State Prison, 3 45
From Massachusetts Reformatory, .... 3 4S
From Prison Camp and Hospital (camp section), . . 3 -
From State Farm, 12
From jails and houses of correction, . . . .27 430
Returned by order of Director of Prisons {revocation of per-
mit), 1 12
Returned from Bridgewater State Hospital, .... 1
Returned from escape, 3 16
Whole number during the year, 82
Discharged between Oct. 1, 1918, and Sept. 30, 1919; — Hospit^! Cuip.
By expiration of sentence, 38 ' 7
By permit of Director of Prisons, 13 426
Removed by order of Director of Prisons: —
To State Prison, ~ 17
To Massachusetts Reformatory 1 19
To Prison Camp and Hospital (hospital section), . . - 3
To State Farm, - 3
To jails and houses of correction, - 103
Died,
Number remaining in hospital Sept. 30, 1919, ....
Number remaining in camp Sept. 30, 1919, 105
134
Average daily number during the year in hospital, .
Average daily number during the year in camp,
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[Pub. Doc.
PHYSICIAN'S REPORT.
_ ,, o ■ , J , WBar RrTtiAiXD, Mabb., Oct. 1. 1919.
To the Supennlendent:
I hereby submit the twelfth annual report of the medical department
of the Prison Camp and Hospital.
During the past year 93_ tubercular patients have been treated in the
" hospital section. Fifty-three cases have been admitted and sixty-four dis-
charged. Of the 64 discharged patients 12 cases were arrested, 36 im-
proved, 4 showed no improvement, 10 died and 2 escaped.
Number of patients in hoepital Oct. 1, 1918, 40
Admitted during the year, 53
Number of patients discharged, 64
Number of patients in hospital Sept. 30, 1919, . " 29
Record of Cases discharoed.
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86 , BUREAU OF PRISONS. [Pub. Doc.
On Dee, 12, 1918, the hospital inmates were stricken with influenza
which lasted three to four weeks. All hospital patients but three were
victims, also 12 camp men, 5 oflScers and one nurse. Two oflScers died of
influenza pneumonia of five days' duration. There were no deaths in the
hospital or camp section among patients or inmates from influenza.
During the past year 100 Wassermann tests have been made at the
camp and hospital. It was found that 69 of the camp men were negative,
9 were positive and 11 were doubtful. Of the hospital, or tubercular
patients, 8 were found negative and 3 positive.
At the camp section there have been 629 cases needing either medical
or surgical treatment. Surgical cases demanding a major operation have
been referred to the Massachusetts General or Worcester City Hospital.
Suitable cases of eye and ear trouble are referred to specialists. The hos-
pital and camp are supplied with a dentist as often as his services are re-
quired.
There has been no change in the treatment during the past twelve
years, since the hospital first opened. We have never given any lunches.
We have had a working class for patients if their condition permitted. All
bed patients order their food for each meal of what is allowable. The
only exception to this rule is that bed patients- can have, if desired, an
evening lunch of milk or malted milk. The treatment in vogue is stuffing
and rest for every one. All tubercular patients are standardized. At the
present time the leading tubercular institutions of the country have
adopted the individual diet and treatment, less stuffing and suitable exer-
cise and work. This change in r%ime from some of our leading institu-
tions is of interest to us in that we feel that we have used some common
sense in the treatment of the tubercular prisoner.
Why not turn more attention to the problem of the tubercular prisoner
who is with us in more numbers than we know about, and in need of
earnest consideration?
Respectfully submitted,
WM. E. CHAMBERLAIN,
Physician.
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BUKEAU OF PRISONS. [Pub. Doc.
State Farm.
Bbibgbwater (postHjfiice address, Sta-w; Farm, Mass.).
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.
To the Director of Prison*: State Farh. Ma»., Oct. J. 1919.
On August 27, ninety days after its enactment, chapter 199 became
effective, providing that the supervbion of this institution be transferred
from the State Board cf Charity and the Trustees of the State Infirmary
and State Farm to the Bureau of Prisons.
Conforming to your custom and request to make the annual report as
of September 30, this report includes but ten months, as the last one was
for the year ending Nov. 30, 1918, and contained the first two months of
the present year. I am therefore submitting report from Dec. 1, 1918, to
Sept, 30, 1919. The statistics, in the form which you require, accompany
this report.
The prison problem here is pretty nearly pinched out. Misdemeanor
offenses apparently are obsolete and out of date. It would appear that
drunkenness by the former standard, that is to say, real, respectable (?),
legitimate whiskey boozing, had folded its tents and stolen away. A small
minority of the class are left playing with the substitute poisons, and it is
a fair inference that they are paying a penalty more severe than that
formerly imposed by due process of law. Very few are committed here or
at the county prisons. Another year's decline at the same ratio as the last
one will find us all putting up the shutters. Prohibition was ushered in
upon us in a soft, stilly manner without fuss or fume. All we knew of
prohibition was an indifferent observation of the State of Maine brand;
nothing in its interpretation or execution by the Pine Tree State to alarm
a drunkard or disturb the more moderate social functions. Not until the
chill of July 1 did we awake to the fact that something had happened.
Our whole great Nation was in it, and Uncle Sam meant business. To-day
that person will be rare indeed who will be foolhardy enough to undertake
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No. 115.1 STATE FAEM. 89
to break the "drought." No, never! Prohibition is here to stay, and
those of us whose business it has been to make, cure, reform or punish the
victims of free booze may as well accept the amendment and use the " To
let column" for further occupation.
This annual document has usually been our medium or opportunity for
reviewing past performances and exploiting plans for future ambitions.
Lack of labor capital halts the function. Whatever may be the future, the
past, thank God, is secure. A farm of 1,500 acres, 900 of which have been
reclaimed from waste and brought to a high state of cultivation and fer-
tility, and its plant of simple and substantial character, capable of housing
over 3,000 of the defective and minor offense wards of the State at one-
half the cost elsewhere, has an asset value far too great to scrap, junk or
auction.
Comparative cost of development and construction with the present-
day period would justly show in normal appraisal that the State Farm is a
clear legacy of prison labor to the Commonwealth. In its evolution, the
central thought and study has been to develop the land and construct
a plant compatible with our belief and confidence that our committed mis-
demeanants could be more generally employed in the opwn, and safely so
with a minimum of restraint, and that such employment would furnish a
safe and sound foundation upon which manhood, both physical and moral,
could be restored. That the conception and fulfillment is confirmed is a
most gratifying thought in a long and unbroken experience.
No thought or consideration of a Bastile for unshackled felons so vicious
or dangerous as to render them incapable and therefore ineligible for such
treatment entered into the study of our plan for open-air occupation.
The proportion of more serious crime which could safely be trusted to
accept the plan in vogue here must be left to the judgment and experience
of those handling the problem for care of such cases.
The State Farm, with its valuable and efficient equipment, is the em-
bodiment of the life work of those of us -identified with its growth and de-
velopment to date. Our pride in the achievement must be our license for
the hope that some solution in the maintenance and care of State wards
may be found by which its possible great benefits may be realized and
utilized.
Farming has been the one activity of greatest concern and anxiety this
year. Aside from the daily current demands of general care and upkeep
(all of which has been cut to the lowest possible minimum), the farm has
had first call, and all else has necessarily been subordinate to its needs.
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90 BUREAU OP PRISONS. [Pub. Doc.
Our clarion cry for help through your Bureau was but feebly answered.
No alternative but to "lie down" or "brace up." We chose the latter,
and made further requisition upon the authorities of the Criminal Insane
Department for labor of patients. Their direct responsibility for the safe-
keeping of their wards suffered some tension, but they recognized that the
needs of the farm outweighed any possible danger by the escape of any
they would select and assign. Their common-sense action relieved a situa-
tion which would have resulted in nearly a total loss of crops. Great
credit is due to the patients who are more and more joining in the active
service of the institution.
From the middle of July to date 25*?ioo inches of water have been
deposited on the farm. This is accurate, for we keep the record by rain
gauge. This visitation, spread over many days of drizzle and fog, left
little time or effect for sunshine. Not less than 300 tons of hay and rowen
were lost, and the greater part of the bean crop has not been harvested,
which in a normal year would have yielded 800 to 1,000 bushels. Any
amount of labor coutd not have battled this condition. Wheat and oats
suffered severely on account of excessive wet. Both matured well, but
could not be cured after cutting. Oats were all lost; 520 bushels of wheat
were threshed, but of very inferior quality. The orchards also suffered.
Large quantities of fruit dropped in the heavy rains. Most of the crop,
4,300 bushels, will be evaporated on account of poor condition to store.
On the credit side of the account, marvelous as it may sound, we really
boast of a bumper crop of potatoes. Most of the acreage was planted on
high, dry land, 49 acres yielding 285 bushels per acre, and very little rot;
7 acres on low land yielded 188 bushels per acre, not including nearly as
many more unsound.
Eleven hundred tons of ensilage have been stored, of excellent quality.
We are estimating about 6,000 bushels of field corn of fair quality. Onions,
squash, cabbage and roots have been fair; but the quantity produced has
been less than usual because of reduced acreage.
Every one interested seemed to imbibe the spirit and catch the step
that the farm must not slump, either in production or reputation. Infirm
old men willingly joined in the rescue, as also did the women in their
leisure periods, in such service as weeding in the gardens, picking peas
and fruits, breaking and husking com, etc. Frequently during the season
all have responded willingly to a call for Sunday and holiday service
to save the crop from impending damage. To all associated in the up-
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No. 115.] STATE FARM. 91
hill pull of trying to make our institution keep the pace of former years
(excluding 1918 and 1919) we are under obligations worthy of record.
We are not pluming ourselves that we have fully kept the pace, but we
have demonstrated that much more has been accomplished than we be-
lieved possible under the restricted conditions, and I know that all who
have responded, in spirit join with me that in some degree a few feathers
have been earned.
In the governmental shuffle required by the amendment our location by
separate act antedated the completed deal by about two months, affording
us time for a pleasant and graceful introduction to your Bureau, and it
gives us much pleasure to duly acknowledge your courteous welcome.
Pardon us, however, if in the same thought we express extreme regret to
have lost the official strength and kindly counsel of our trustees, and all
departmental officials.
Respectfully submitted,
HOLLIS M. BLACKSTONE,
Superintendent.
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BUREAU OP PRISONS.
StatteUcg of Population.
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PlCPBM.
Imwi.
TOTit.
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No. 115.] STATE FARM.
StatiaUca of PrUonerg.
Number of prisoners Oct. 1, 1918, 529
Received under sentence from the courts during the year ending Sept.
30, 1919, 1,046
Returned by order of State Board of Charity (revocation of permit), 283
Returned by order of Director of Prisons (revocation of permit), . . 14
Removed by order of Director of Prisons: —
From State Prison, 3
From Massachusetts It«fonnatory, 1
From Reformatory tor Women, 42
From Prison Camp and Hospital, 3
From jails and houses of correction, 27
Returned from Bri^ewater State Hospital, 2
Returned from escape, 5
1,426
Whole nmnber in the year, 1,955
Dischai^ between Oct. 1, 1918, and Sept. 30, 1919: —
By expiration of sentence, 36 -
By permit of State Board of Charity, 1,351
By permit of Director of Prisons 118
R«moved by order of Director of Prisons: —
To State Prison, 1
To Massachusetts Reformatory 2
To Reformatory for Women, 2
To Prison Camp and HospitiU, 12
To jails and houses of correction, 5
Removed by order of the court: —
To Bridgewater State Hospital, 27
To Taunton State Hospital, 3
Escaped, 13
Died, 19
1,589
Number remwning Sept. 30, 1919, 366
Largest number at any time during the year, 634
Smallest number at any time during the year, 366
Average daily number during the year, 525
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[Pub. Doc.
Statistics of Prisoners — Concluded.
Daily Average Nwnher of Prisoners for Each Month.
October, 1918, . . .
. . 512
April, 1919, ..
. 594
November, 1918, . .
, . 551
May, 1919, . . .
. . 524
December, 1918, . .
. . 560
June, 1919, . .
. . 517
January, 1919, . .
. . 570
July, 1919, . . .
. . 459
February, 1919, .
. 613
August, 1919, . .
. . 408
March, 1919, .
. . 605
September, 1919,
. 3S4
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STATE FARM.
Prisoners sentenced to State Farm during the Year ending Sept. SO, 1919, clas-
sified by Offense and Parent Jfativity.
p™„..
OFFENSE.
American.
Focdffi.
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2. — AOilHST Phopbrtt.
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3. — AaiiNST Pdbuc Ohdbh, btc.
ChaaUty. decency, moraUty, ofiensea
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E«ape,
Idle and diaorderly, ....
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136
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Total,
Grand total
z_
17
ess
117
70
70
13
13
3
m
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Prisoners sentenced to State Farm during the Year ending Sept. SO, 191)
classified by Nativity, Conjugal Condition and Education.
COHTOOil CONDITIOH.
Eddoation.
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M.
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England.
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824
133
74
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itivity, coDJugaJ conditioii ai
Prisoners sentenced to State Farm during ike Year ending Sept. SO, 1919,
classified by Number of Former Commitments,
NnHBKB OF RBCIDITiBra.
Haiio or NOMBJia SeNTBNOED.
COMMITMENTS.
Main.
Femia».
Total.
Mal«.
Femalea.
Total.
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STATE FARM.
PHYSICIAN'S REPORT.
(Prison and Alus Department.)
BBmoBWATEB, Oct. 1, 1919.
To the Superintendent:
I hereby submit the annual report of the State Farm hospital for the
ten months ending Sept. 30, 1919.
There were 122 patients in the hospital on Dec. 1, 1918, and 309
were admitted, the whole number under treatment totahng 431. Of
these, 274 were discharged and 54 died, leaving 103 still under treatment
at the close of the year.
Of those who died 10 were prisoners and 44 were paupers. The
average age at time of death was sixty years. Approximately 75 per cent
of all admissions have been from the pauper department, the relatively
low percentage of admissions from the prison being in ratio to the com-
paratively low census in that department. The ages of those admitted
have been correspondingly high, and the prognosis as to recovery natu-
rally poor, 80 per cent of the deaths resulting from chronic disease.
Statistical details are shown in the following tables: —
Table No. 1. — Hospital Report.
Number in hospital Dec. 1, 1918, 122
Admitted during year, 309
Total under treatment, 431
Discha^ed during year, 274
Died during year, 54
Total, . 328
Remaining in hospital Sept. 30, 1919 103
Remaining in hospital Ward G, 39
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[Pub. Doc.
Table No. 2. -
- Monthly Admissiom, DisOtarges and.Deaiks
Admitted.
Died.
IIU.
K
to
21
29
IS
31
IS
1S19.
Fb
6
March
July. , .
Autust. .
»
30B
274
Table No. 3. -
- Ages of Patients on Admission.
to!"
M-U.
M-«.
«-».
M-CO.
t»-n.
TO-M.
"oZ'
1»1E.
December
Januiuy.
March
April
May
JOM.
July
AugUBt
6
S
S
IB
IS
2
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2
a
2
4
2
Total.
7 27
M
91
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33
IS
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No. 115.]
STATE FARM.
Table No. 4. — Deaths, 1918-19.
Arterioacleroaia,
Arthritis deformans,
Broncho-pneumonia,
Cerebral hemorrhage,
Chronic valvular disease of heart,
Chronic valvular disease of heart and arteriosclerosis,
Chronic valvular disease of heart and chronic interstitid nephritis,
Chronic valvular disease of heart and carcinoma of tongue,
Chronic cystitiB and arteriosclerosis,
GhroQic morphinism,
Chronic myocarditis,
Chronic myocarditis and arteriosclerosis,
Cirrhosis of liver,
Disseminated sclerosis
Gangrene of foot and ankle
General paralysis of insane,
Hemiplegia and broncho-pneumonia,
Hemiplegia and cerebral hemorrhage, .
Locomotor ataxia,
Multiple neuritis,
Multiple sclerosis,
Rheumatism, acute articular,
Tuberculosis of spine,
Tuberculosis, pulmonary,
Ulcer of stomach,
Table No
5.—
Agei.
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M-M.
H-M.
H-W.
W-TI.
^.
MsDd
Over.
D«tlui
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4
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4
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12
8
Deaths are classified as follows: -
Prisoners,
Paupers,
Total,
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Table No, 6. — Shmoing Number of Patients in Hospital Each Day, Dec. 1, 1918, i
Sept. SO, 1919.
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No. 115.1 STATE FARM. 103
The general health of inmates in the prison and alms departments has
been satisfactory throughout the year, and no serious accidents have
occurred.
The personnel of the medical staff remains unchanged.
Once more I wish to tender thanks to medical staff and employees for
their continued efforts and valued a
Respectfully submitted.
FRANK H. CARLISLE,
Resident Physician.
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BUREAU OP PRISONS. JFub. Doc.
PHYSICIAN'S REPORT.
(Insane Depabtment.)
Bbidobwatxk, Oct. 1, IS19.
To the SuperirUendmt:
The annual report of the Bridgewater State Hospital for the ten
months ending Sept, 30, 1919, is hereby submitted. The statistical tables
which are included in this report are for the year ending Sept, 30, 1919.
The average daily number of patients cared for was 816. Admissions
numbered 72, and were from the following sources, via.: State Farm
prison department, 27; State Prison, 15; Massachusetts Reformatory, 5;
houses of correction, 9; the courts, 14; jails, 1; and hospitals for the
insane, I. Discharges numbered 99. Of these, 11 recovered, and were
either returned to the penal institution from which received, or released
because of expiration of sentence. Nine improved and were discharged
to the care of relatives or friends; 8 showed no improvement; 4 were trans-
ferred to other institutions for the insane; and 1 found not insane was re-
turned to court for trial. Of the 66 deaths occurring during the statistical
year, 35 were directly attributed to influenza, which was epidemic in Sep-
tember and October, 1918. Excluding this period the general health of
patients has been excellent, and the death rate comparable with that of
previous years. One death by suicide has been recorded.
It is recommended that an X-ray equipment be installed to replace the
present outfit which is inadequate for either diagnostic or therapeutic
purposes. The estimated cost of such equipment is $2,500.
An intelligent study of cases committed to the hospital for observation
and treatment requires that accurate information concerning the i>ersonai
and family history of the patient be obtained. Data bearing upon con-
ditions leading to the offense and subsequent commitment should also be
secured, and proper after-care provided for such patients as are released
to the community. A social service department, made up for the present
of at least one field worker, should be established during the coming year.
Catholic and Protestant religious services have been conducted as in
the previous year by the chaplains, Rev. Albert M. Readdy and Rev.
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No. 115.] STATE FARM. 105
L. B. Codding, respectively. Jewish services have been conducted by
Mr. Moses Sedar.
Patients have engaged in baseball games and out of door sports during
the summer months, and the moving pictures continue to be a popular
form of amusement during cooler weather. It is no doubt desirable that a
greater variety of entertainment should be furnished, but our attendant
quota is at present too low in number to permit more frequent assembling
of patients without crippling ward service. It is believed, however, that
with sufficient addition to our attendant corps a more extended program,
including musical entertainment and lectures, might be arranged.
Coincident to the falling off in commitments to the prison there has
been a steadily growing demand for inmate labor from the hospital. We
have in some measure been able to supply the need, more especially that
of the farm, where the daily detail shows very material increase over that
of last year. This service has been voluntary on the part of the patients,
who have apparently enjoyed the work and the added privileges. Com-
paratively few attempts to escape have been made, with but one patient
remaining away at the close of the year.
The walled garden, connected with the hospital and worked by patients
requiring closer supervision, produced as follows; beets, 601 bushels;
beet greens, 322 bushels; string beans, 64 bushels; shell beans, 59 bushels;
lettuce, 13,465 heads; cucumbers, 83 bushels; peas, 179 bushels; onions,
653 bushels; tomatoes, 80 bushels; carrots, 984 bushels: turnips, 100
bushels; parsnips, 46 bushels; muskmelons, 1,180; watermelons, 850;
raspberries, 475 boxes; strawberries, 1,444 boxes.
Dr. W. Y. Seymour resumed his duties on Jan. I, 1919, after five
months' service as captain in the United States Medical Corps. No other
staff changes have occurred. A previously existing vacancy still remains
unfilled.
To the medical staff and to all employees whose duties have been
faithfully and efficiently performed 1 wish to express my appreciation.
To the Board and to the superintendent for timely council and advice
I am truly grateful.
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[Pub. Doc.
Table 1. — Movenumt of Insane Patient Populatvm for the Year ending Sept. SO, 1919,
UaUa.
BU
B»
=,
-parab:
le.ss
Table 2. — Nativity of First Admissions and of
Parenis of First Admissions.
Patientb.
Pabemth or Hue Patiests.
MalM.
Ub1«.
Fsmalea.
Total.
1
!
1
I
15
i
2
17
1
I
3
1
South America
-
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e
SS
56
M
Table 3.
— CUizenskip of First Admissions.
Ma1».
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STATE FABM.
Table 4. -
- Paychose
a of First Admisswns.
P.TCBO.™.
Ual«.
Total.
Senile
3
(o) Manic type .
8
3
I
With mental deficieW. . - -
fl
Table 5, -
1
Race.
i
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,
1
1
j
i
1
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1"
Slavonic,
1
I
1
;
1
I
1
. 1
1
I
Total,
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17
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B
3
8
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With aaebnl arteriosclercisu,
General paidlysii
AlcohoUe
Hanic-dBimaivB
With ffl«Dta1 deGdency. . . .
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NoCiDUDt.
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2
C
2
•
•
2
1
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s
Total
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ID
•
•
1.
•
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•
•
Table 7. — Degree of Education of First Admissions classified vHth Reference to Prin-
cipal Psychoses.
PurcHOHiB.
Total. lUilersta.
Read
sad
writa.
^ST
Hith
Collet.
Senile,
WithcetebralBterioeclemeii, . . .
General pmly™,
Alcolmlic. - "
Uuiic-depresgive
Demenlls prsco.
With mental deficiency, ....
IT 1
2
S^
Notinesne
Total
SS 7
2J
SO 6
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- Environm&Us of First Admissions classified with Referi
Psgckoses.
s to Principal
p.,„„..
Total.
Uibu.
h™,.
Senile
■;
.'!
Dementia precM
With mental deficienoj.,
SI
42
- Economic Condition of First Admissions dassified viith Reference to Prin-
cipal Psychoses.
Total.
Uv^nal.
Comfortable.
Senile
>;
2
Genaral paralyaia - .
Dementia pneooi
With mental deSciene}'
J
J
M
M
32
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Table 10, — Use of Alcohol by First Admissions chsnfied with Reference to Principal
Psychoses.
,„™»,
TotaL
Ahati-
r.,^
"HT-
UDUcer-
tai»d.
17
11
With cerebrai BrteriiMcleroBia. ....
Alcoholic
Dementia pnecQi
With mental deficiency
Epileptic,
Notineane,
Total
Si
2
27
2S
Table 11, — Marital Condition of First Admissions classified with Reference to Prin-
cipal Psychoses.
PaiCHOflKl.
Total,
Single.
Married.
Widowed.
Divorced.
'
General pualyBis.
1
Dementia priMoi
17
17
With mental defidency
1
1
.
.
Notiname
-
1
Total _ . .
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4
2
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STATE FARM.
Table 12. — Psychoses of Readmissions.
PSICHOBM.
3Ial«.
Totols-
nferiorit
m With conBlitutional peychop
Btbic inieriority
Table 13. — Discharges of Pati^its classified with Refere
Condition of Discharge.
•e lo Principai Psychoses and
Pbichmer.
Total.
Re-
^
TJnim.
i^L
-
1
Gtmeral paralyBia
1
-
8
1
^
Dementia ptaroi
3
3
PsisnoiM condition, ......
1
1
-
1
1
Not insane
10
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1
1
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Table 14. — Causes of Death ofPaiienU classifiedwitk R^erence to
Principal Psychoses.
PSICTME*.
CAnsB OF Dbath.
1
4
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1
1
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GflnenJ muiilfsiit of inumi,
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the Insane and Other Sources during the Year ending Sept. SO, 1919.
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STATE FARM.
' Perscms First admiUed to any Insane Hospital during the
Year ending Sept. 30, 1919.
Barber, . - 1
Painter,
BoUer maker, 1
Peddler,
Bootblack, 1
Printers, . . . .
Bricklayer, 1
Roofer,
Cobbler, 1
Sheet iron worker, . .
Grocery clerk, 1
Shoemaker, . . . .
Hostler, 1
Tailors' helpers, .
Laborers 28
Teamster, . . . .
Locomotive fireman 1
Waiter (table), . . ,
Longshoreman, 1
. . 2
Machinist 1
Mill operatives, 4
T6tal, . . . .
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Respectfully submitted,
FRANK H. CARLISLE,
Medical Director.
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CHAPLAIN'S REPORT.
To the Superintendent: BimxiiiwATiiR. Mam., Oct. I, 1919.
In submitting the annual report for the year 1919 I must of necessity
be brief, inasmuch as there is not much to be said. During the past year
the work of the chaplain and his assistants has been lessened considerably
owing to the falling off in the number of inmates, due in great measure
to the war-time prohibition. If like preventives could be found to combat
the other moral disorders, or if the same respect was manifested for the
decalogue as for the laws of the State, both deriving their authoritative
power from the same source, — the Almighty, — institutions of this kind
would gradually disappear; but to err is human, and to correct these
human failings is precisely the object of our labors, — the preaching of
the word of God attacking just those moral evils which make institutions
of this kind a real necessity, administering the. sacraments as a powerful
antidote against crune, and preparing the sick and dying to render an
account of their stewardship.
In our labors we have been extended every courtesy by the officers
of the institution. Mr. Hollis M. Blaekstone, the superintendent, has
shown himself a fatherly adviser and counselor to all, by whom he is held in
affectionate regard. Dr. Carlisle and his efficient medical staff have been
very considerate and of great assistance to us in the dischai^e of our duties.
Mass has been celebrated, and a practical talk, intended to correct
criminal tendencies and uplift the erring, has been given on Sundays in
the prison department and on week days in the asylum. The inmates
have had ample opportunities for performing their religious duties, and the
great majority, I am pleased to say, fulfilled their Easter obligations, the
chaplain being assisted on this occasion by neighboring priests.
The catechism classes, held heretofore in the Blaekstone school on
Sunday morning, have been changed to Saturday morning, owing to the
little time at the disposal of the chaplain on Sundays. We are grateful
for the courtesies extended to us during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
ALBERT M. READDY,
No. 1I5.I STATE FABM.
CHAPLAIN'S REPORT.
BmiioBWATBB, Mass., Oct. 1, 1919.
To the Superinlendenl:
In the twelve months past, the usual routine has been followed of
weekly visits to the prison hospital, distribution of reading matter, and
Sunday afternoon religious services at the prison and asylum chapels.
Miss Trask of the Shaw school, Brockton, has more than once sent us
generous gifts of good literature. Other friends have provided books and
ma^zines. Mr. William Boyden, assisted by Mr. Mace Gay, cometist,
and five other accomplished musicians, gave a fine musical service the
Sunday before Christmas. Other kind and talented singers and players
have been present at our chapel services throughout the year. To them
and to the many officers of the State Farm who have helped us we give
our hearty thanks.
Respectfully submitted,
L. B. CODDING,
Pmleslanf ChapUiiii.
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Foreign.
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4.873
318
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Removals of Insane Priaoners to State Sospitals during the
Last Two Year a.
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Numbor
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Number
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Number
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213
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270
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Greenfield
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22
20
70
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New Bedford
ISO
97
Newburyport
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27
21
82
2a
71
Plymouth
70
157
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22
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31
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State PrieoD.
iS3
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It
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424
301
3M
211
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Number of Seeidivists and Former Commitments of Prisoners a
tenced to All Prisons during the Year ending Sept. SO, 1939.
PRISONS.
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Number
Recidi-
It:
Comndt-
ments.
Nu^bSof
^Ratioot^
Frisoners
L^di^
vista.
Prisoners.
iJ^^t
SUte Prison
m
128
857
844
44
43
489
201
S3
m
187
1,940
3,000
131
9.085
250
4,MS
1.217
211
398
1,978
2,920
2,268
IfiH
■;
460
838
fil«
931
977
018
994
0S4
000
276
509
417
489
MO
■
4S5
479
289
Barnstable Jail and House of Correction, - .
Boston Jail,
Cambiidee Jul and House of Correction. ,
Dedbam Jail and House of Correction,
Deer bland House of Correction. . , -
EdsartowD Jail.
Fitchburt Jail and House of Correction, .
Greenfield Jail and House of Correction. .
Ipswich House of Correction. ...
lAwience Jail and House of Conection,
Lowell Jail
Nantucket Jail and House of Correction, .
Newburyport Jail
Northampton Jail and House of Correction, .
Salem Jail and House of Correction, .
Taunton Jail
577
2,134
730
304
70
174
353
271
4sa
570
210
723
808
Ml
506
000
304
695
4S4
402
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Comparison of Commitments for Drunkenness during the Last Two
Years.
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480
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788
6.115
4.347
806
4,988
Prisoners committed for J^ruflkenness to All the Penal Institutions during
the Year ending Sept. SO, 1919, classified by Number of Former Com-
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637
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180
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18
449
101
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2,738
384
3.100
3,183
481
3,880
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!17
3S
212
Ml
75
1.018
1,1S9
125
1.284
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886
138
802
3.67T
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4.118
1,347
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Offenses of Prisoners under Sentence for Life in AH Prisons Sept. 30, 1919.
OFFENSE.
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Robbery, saault to muider,
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3
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111
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Number of Male and Female Prisonera in AH Prisons at Certain Dates.
Jails and Houses of Corrbctton.
PEISONS.
Sept. 30, IBIS.
COUNTIEa.
Jails,
Houses of
Correction.
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Dukee County, . . .
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Franklin. ....
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Norfolk
Plymouth. . . .
Suffolk, .
Worceeler. . . .
Barnstable Jail and House of Correction. . .
Pittsfield Jail and House of Correction. .
New Bedford JaU aod House of Correction. ".
Taunton Jail
Lawrence Jul and House of Oirrection, .
Newburyport Jail, ......
Salem Jail and House of Correction. . . .
Greenfield JaU and House of Correction. .
Sprin«field Jail and House of Correction, . .
Northampton Jail and House of Correction. .
Cambridge Jail and House of Correction. .
LoweUJail,
Dedham Jail and House of Correction, . .
Plymouth Jail and House of Correction, . .
Deer Island House of Correction, . . .
FitcbbuTf Jail and House of Correction, .
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181
31
48
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183
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Sept. 30, IBIS.
LOCATIONS.
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Fe-
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Concord
Sherbom
Rutland
State Prison
State Farm
m
224
3S3
»6
401
363
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268
2 073
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1,«28
2,073
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Number of Male and Female Prisoners in All Prisons at Certain Dates.
Jails and Houbes op ConRBcnoN.
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Habch 31, 1919.
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17
24
70
137
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71
47
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83
15
46
10
29
09
35
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58
109
37
341
65
14
10
2
80
18
35
fiS
139
191
72
55
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79
154
19
9
7
14
2
24
12
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11
59
35
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8
104
89
314
58
19
13
51
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114
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138
82
93
395
71
157
19
19
19
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37
33
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23
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192
32
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1,129
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357
59
1,057
127
1,997
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80
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M.
HCH 31, 1919.
K. 30, 1919.
Sept. 30, 19,9.
U*]«.
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Totsl.
Males.
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Total,
Males.
Jx.
Total.
Males.
«^%.
Total.
628
528
643
643
S34
634
537
537
407
407
460
448
448
428
428
405
405
389
389
333
333
261
261
189
189
190
190
207
134
134
493
74
597
531
86
917
428
98
499
299
67
309
1,9,1
479
2,093
1,7,4
472
2.189
1.917
401
2A,8
1,398
328
1.729
1,517
244
1,791
1,916
229
1,846
1.414
183
1,597
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1,170
1,014
479
2.093
1.714
472
2.189
1.917
40.
2,018
,,398
328
1.729
t,131
723
3,854
3,330
701
4,031
3,031
684
3,615
2.459
440
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STATISTICS OF ARRESTS.
Number oj Arrests in Cities and Towns for Each oi the Three ClaMes
of Ofenaea during the Year ending Sept. SO, 1919.
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1,41S
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2.958
1IZ,M2
8.108
120.240
14,442
18,140
10,204
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Arrests for I>imnkenne88 and for Other Offenses in Each City and in
Towns during the Year ending Sept. SO, 1919.
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NCMBBS OF ArBESTB.
CITIES.
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AaQBEaAia.
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Holyoke
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Newburypott
North Adanu
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39,847
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331
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1
102
1
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90
1
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1,609
1,782
105
1.661
685
327
883
1.486
489
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160
508
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72,840
62,967
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12,671
131.194
10,264
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74,428
4.TB4
79,212
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81,180
1*0,334
11.058
160,392
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CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS.
CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS.
Criminal Pkosecutions in Superiob Courts.
Nvmber of Criminal Cases'- pending m the Superior Courts Oct. 1, 1918,
and of those begun during the Year ending Sept. 30, 1919.
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148
340
371
382
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852
833
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240
387
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470
770
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83
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127
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140
124
103
227
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378
445
300
745
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100
47
147
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88
183
271
184
455
488
299
785
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181
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1,138
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2.4«
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2.729
3.381
1,472
5,481
8.953
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400
138
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1,191
1,414
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2.217
3.044
1.523
3.770
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7,879
4,630
11,880
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Number of Criminal Caaea^ commenced before Ike Grand tfv/ry, and of
those coming to the Superior Courts by Appeal during tke Year ending
Sept. 30, 1919.
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171
17
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318
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201
3,371
733
32
101
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60
222
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300
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3,770
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CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS.
Number of Cases* pending Oct. 1, 191S, and Case! beffun during the Year
ending Sept. SO, 1919, in the Superior Courts, classified by Offense and
County.
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Cases pending and begun m the Superior Courts — Concluded.
RECAPITULATION.
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OFFENSE.
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1
1
1
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the Year ending Sept. SO, 1919.
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1,107
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2.723
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7,312
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10
26
21
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94
181
Robbery,
70
11
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290
33
456
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31
100
76
27
6
144
10
413
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84
560
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146
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40
352
28
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779
138
2
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1
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781
133
3,S3I
640
418
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15,383
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S
61
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340
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4
184
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88
30
1,396
221
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7
94
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214
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384
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136
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1.712
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44,363
8,071
77.260
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24
38
20
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25
2
22
14
41
302
Food law., YiDlating, . .
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5
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90
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224
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1
17
22
5
1
11
5
2
110
7
190
GBmini:, and prewot at,
6
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1«3
520
183
708
139
76
1,005
220
3,200
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1
I
6
60
14
lis
6
697
22
B49
Idle and disoHsriy, . .
U
7fl
1
38
1
45
6
288
14
S49
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1
IG
20
a
43
13
54
m
135
825
S!
18
«9
214
78
5
97
5«
S3
141
870
Lord', day, vioiatmg, . .
«2|
297
124
739
81
66
1,787
437
3,824
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i
1^
43
8
20
1
i;
161
U^'^icle lawe, violatii*, .
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m
138
1,254
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2,127
870
677
7,6751
1,066
16.173
Narcotic drug laws, Tiolating,
11
16^
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4
120
100
578
31
270
3fl
860
157
ISO
1,375
202
4.317
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123
460
10
722
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2
I
1
4
1
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It
33
43
10
15<
18
162
51
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14
2
S«
15
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16
2,036
646
2.851
2
70
262
24
279
21
332
82
36
227
232
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I
3
15
2
2
434
26
491
Weapons, canylng, .
22
54
98
35
274
71
720
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26
42
29
10
8
127
24
328
3,381
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300
Z,3$
4,814
42
12, W«
540
4,517
870
16.733
30
3,852
3.396
67.882
12.846
129.879
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eraoa. . .
55
292
»
1,630
84
680
118
1.454
10
612
241
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884
9,808
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eity, . .
5«
38!
«.
10
1,460
103
761
163
2.531
13
64(
8,908
1,108
15,383
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300
2,361
„,.
42
12,906
540
4.617
870
15,733
30
3,852
3.398
87,882
12.848
129,879
411
3.032
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15,895
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5,838
1,141
19,718
63
6.004
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Statement of Expendiiurea and Receipts on Account of Mainteri
dustries at State Prison, etc. — Concluded.
EXPENDITURES FOR-
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Fattn Accounts at Massachusetts Reformatory, Reformatory for
Slate Farm.
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bedding,
blackamitliing and supplies,
carriages, wagons and repairs,
dairy equipment and supplies,
fertilizers,
harness and repairs,
horse labor (fann work),
pasture,
spraying materials,
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tools, implements, etc.,
trees, seeds, etc., .
veterinary services.
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437 54
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JBETTS ReFOBMATOBI.
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produce raised, . .21,91
pork raised 3,61
horse labor (Carm work), 1,81
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inventory Dec. I, 1918,
bedding,
blacksmithing and suppl
carriages, wagons and r
dairy equipment and su
fencing materials. .
fertilizer,
grain. . . .
harness repairs,
poultry,
rent, .
spraying materials,
tools. .
trees, vines, eeeds, etc.,
veterinary services,
horse labor. .
wages (including carop
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
Farm Accounts at Massachusetts RejoTmatory, Reformatory for Women and
State Farm — Concluded.
To inventory Dec. 1, IfllS. . . t73,0:
beddise materiala,
blacksmithing and Buppliea, .
camBgea, wagoaa and repairs,
dairy equipment and Euppliea,
f endue materials, .
fertilizers.
bameaf es and repairs,
road work and mateiiatg,
spraying materials,
stable and bacn supplies,
l^ols, implements, machinos.
sundries 2S7 35
freight 151 87
balance 111,679 24
State
Fahm.
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163 95
eggs produced.
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348 30
produre raised.
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204 73
pork, beef and poultry diesfed.
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sales of live stock, .
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hides sold
303 04
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feathers, . . . .
129 60
233 40
wood
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133 85
inventory Nov. 30, 1919,
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301 67
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Nov. 30, 1919.
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EMPLOYMENTS.
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State
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Prisons on Nov. 30, 1919.
INDUSTRIES.
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the Market, respectively, during the Fiscal Year 1918-1919.^
IN8TITUTION8.
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170,103 W
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Pittefield Hoiae of Correction
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1,140 43
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t391.9B3 37
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LIBRARIES IN PRISONS.
Number of Volumes in the Library of Each Prison, and the Average
Number of Prisoners for the Year ending Sept. SO, 1919.
INSTITUTIONS.
Average
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Greenfield Jail and House of Correctbn
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New Bedford Jail and House of Correction,
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Plymouth Jail and House of Correction,
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S7, 1919.
PRISONS.
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with milk and sugar.
witb milk and luiar.
D.
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brad. coa« with milk
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tata«. eaUiage, etc..
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8.
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andnugar.
with milk and lugar.
with milk and sugar.
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andmilk, white bread,
coffee.
D.
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matoea, cucnmben,
white head, coffee.
Peaioup, whiUbiead.
Cora obowder. cucum-
bers, white bread.
B.
Bag luDch aad bread
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Vegetable hash, toma-
toDiatoes, white bread.
toea. wbiU bread.
Refonnstory Cot
354,
B.
Grade 1 bread and but-
°ftS 3,1. "3;
Conuneal muah witb
Women.
ter, trade 2 bread and
eyrup. rye bread, tea
with milk and sugar.
Byrup. tea with milk
milk and ■ugar.
and »ug»i.
D.
Hamburg eteak, pota-
Com chowder, com, to-
Frankforta. potatoes,
matoea. 'cuoumbBta,
bnad. '
bread.
bread.
"■
Stewed tomslo«e. bread,
Stewed lomstoce, rye
"tsrur*--"
PriBon C K m p
m
B.
Baked beans, corn
Uinced ham, fried po-
Boiled egga, potato k
and HoBpiur
bread, pickln. bread
Weeo. bread knd but-
(Camp Sec-
and butter, coffee
ter oiffee with m"lk
Baked macaroni au gra-
ter. eoSee with milk
iron.)
D.
with milk and auar.
St«k on the Rane,
Bi^V^^ * 1> Giar-
green corn, boiled po-
tin. equaeh, bread.
dimVm, green eom.
Utoes, bread.
bread.
S.
Meat and potatoea, big-
Boiled rice with prune..
Bisde. bread and but-
t*r,te^ with milk and
ter, lea with milk and
witb milk and suiar.
«u*at.
"S&S.
B.
Oatmeal, minced ham.
Hominy, creamed pota-
Rolled oata. baked
browned potatoes.
toea witb fried pork,
beans, corn bK«i.
s:r"-
bread and butter, cof-
bread and butter, cof-
bread and butter, oof-
fee with milk and
fee witb milk and
fee with milk and
D.
S^^o^^ Rbioe,
BrfTra'SSdi,turaipB,
Bo'uS'' SS^eV. Swiaa
earrote. potatoea, poor
chard, pickled beeU.
and sugar.
n>an'ip^ding,b!^
mihlary pudding,
bread andliutter. t4
and butter, tea witb
milk and augar.
with milk and eugiir.
S.
Ueat and vegetable
Griddle eaksa, eom
!S.?fcS5-JS:
aoted, A, B. C dreea-
Ing, peach aauce.
ra-j&.s-a
ter, tea with milk and
bread ud butler, tea
with milk and augar.
State Farm,
S7S
B.
Boiled rioe with Bucar
Pea wup, bread and cof-
Oatmeal with augar and
and milk, bread and
milk, brwd and oof-
coffee.
tee.
D.
Baked beani, beete.
Beef slew, onioni, cab-
Corned beef, cabbage.
biwdandtea.
bage, csrrols. pola-
C^?S^bIS'G»h,brW
Ernd and Ma.
1.
Corameal with milk and
CoramnI with sugar
augar, bread and t«.
and tea.
j^njilk.pear,.bre.d
..Google
Menus at All Prisons during Ike Week ending Sept. 27, 1919.
'ripe, mwaioni and
Chipped beet in
I^KOPelna of beef, mm on
apple pan dowf^^. bread
FranWortB. potBtoes,
beeU, bread Hud tea.
Corned beef baeh, bread
Heat ha^, bread, coffee
Baked beans, bread. coQe«
mUk, while broBd. (
Pea soup k la UontpeliH,
bread uid butler, Ua
with milk and lugar,
Peona puddlnc with rai-
and' butter, Us with
milk and su«u. odom.
Boiled rice with mitk and
sucar, bread and coffee.
Carnad beef, csbbace,
turnipfl. bread and tea.
Apple eaucd. finAerbread,
,ked frcah Gah. dmainc,
naebed polatoea, Gsh
iravy. white bread,
owed lonatoes. hot bb-
!uit, while bmd with
Baked Bah. dresainx. scal-
loped tomatoea. pota-
eob. rioed potatoee
Baked epafhetti with h
wand white bread.
leat. dropped
at, bread and
Kidney bean ataw. bread
Bologna. Lyonuaiee pota-
toee. bread and butter,
coffee with milk awi
Gi«o of muttoD i la Lyon-
Corned beef hash browned.
1 peaches, bread
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BUREAU OP PRISONS.
|Pub. Doc.
Mentis at All Prisons, etc. — Continued.
AvM-
«'*'
PRISONS.
1
Ueals.
aCNBAT.
MONI.,1,
Tdkbbat.
Babnstable
BaniBlsbK
Baked potatoH, bread
Baked beam, bread and
Fried potatow, bwad
HDd butter and cof-
and buttw. inSee.
Potatoes, fried onions.
Boilej mackerel, pota-
cabbsfe. oar rats,
bread.
toes, bnsd and milk.
Potstm?'* bread, calie
and Us.
Crackers and milk.
Bread and butter, tea.
FittBfieuT"' .
235^
B»sd and coffee.
Comedbeef hash, bread
Bread and coffee.
BeaoB, pork, bread.
Corned beef, potatoes,
beet., bread.
cabbage, carrots.
Brimol
Bread and milk.
Bread and coffee.
Brs^ and coffee.
88 29
Baked beane with porit,
Boiled rice with suiar.
Rolled oats mush .with
white and brown
white and brown
bread, coffee.
bread coffee.
browi bread, coffee.
Boiled fresh beef, brown
Hash oi beef, potatoes,
Beef soup with rice and
vegetables, white and
jTBvy.BwBet and Irish
onioas, white and
potatoea, white and
Erown bread, ric«
brown bread.
brown bread.
puddint with [siiini.
NSne.
Sliced cold corned beef,
white and brown
bread, tea.
'"SL^^- -"'•
Tflimton, . .
"
Baked beans and pork,
white a-d liown
Pres»d meat, potatoes.
whita bread, coffee
bread, coffee with
with^milkandeugar"
with milk and sucar.
milk and sucac.
Corned beef, vefetablee.
whits brej^^
Hash, white and brown
bread.
Beef stew, whita bread.
None,
"^atu:"-— ■
White bread, ten with
Essex Codjitt
Ipawieh, .
IT.S
Meat h»!h, bread, cof-
Boilsd rice with milk,
bread, coffee.
Oatmeal and milk,
bread, coffee.
Bfc ™™ b.»,
Hamburg steak, pota-
toes, bSead. "^
Beef soup, bmd.
Baked beans, bread,
Fried hashed potatona.
Beef soup, bread, cocoa.
Uwrenoe, . .
33.8
Bread and coffee.
Oatmeal, bread and oof-
Baked ^pW, biHd.
Baked beans, bread.
pir»up, bread, coffee.
Beef stew, bread.
Bread and coffee.
Bread and coffee.
Meat hash, bread, col-
NewbuTTPOrt," ,
Sslem,
llH
Oatmeal with milk and
Oatmeal with milk and
Oatmeal with milk and
sucar. bread, coffee.
su«r. bread, coffee.
Fran^orte with muiK
filkS^' beans.' por";
Boiled corned beef, cab-
bread.
bage, potatoes, beets,
carrots.
tard, mashed pota-
toes.
Bread, eoetM with etipir
Bread, cocoa with eujar
Brsad. cocoa with sutar
and mUk.
and milk.
and milk. ^^
L Institution cloeed.
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Menus at All Prisons, etc. — Continued.
»„..„„.
—
FniDiY.
S.itrBDAr.
Fritters sad ooBeo.
Boiled rice with milk, oof-
°a"Sf.'~'' "'
Frittere, bread and butter.
"Sd^luf"'""'
Stewcd beans, bread and
butter.
Fish chowder and bread.
Frankforta, boiled com,
bread.
Biead sud butter, rake
and tea.
Cold rice, bread aad milk.
Bread and butter, crack-
era. milk.
Bread and butter, cake,
tea.
Bre&d and coffee.
Corned beef hash, bread
Bn«d and coffea.
Bread and ooffee.
Pea Mup and bread.
Baked haddock, potatoes,
bread, "^
'S*3-''~
Brnad and coffee.
Bread and coffee.
Bread and coffee.
Bread and coffee.
Baked beaas with pork.
(THham end brown
bread, coffee.
Beef M«w with onions,
turnips, potatoes,
ersbam and brown
BoUed salt eod and pork
scraps. Eiaham and
brown bread, coffee.
^U!''a^'nnd''lri^
potatoM, while and
brown bread.
brown brMd, coffee.
Baked fresh cod, cream
Hot frankforta, white and
brown bread, coffee.
Boiled corned b«f. cal^
bage. sweet and Irish po-
tatoes, white and brown
Bread and tea.
Bread and tea.
B«ad and tea.
Bread and tea.
pTBBeed meat, potatoM,
milk and suiar.
milk and sugar.
wl^ bread. «&» with
Pea soup, white bread.
Hash, white and bmwn
bread.
White bread, tea with
milk and sugar.
Fish^otatoos, white
"jbiAiid"'" ■•«"■
Beef stew, white bread.
White bread, tea with milk
and sugar.
Meat hash. br«»d. eo(t«.
Baked beans, bread.
Bread, apple sauce, cocoa.
Baked beans, bread and
N^f Inland boiled din-
ner, bread.
Boiled rice with milk.
Clam chowder, bread.
Clam chowder, bread.
Oatmeal with milk, bread.
B^"up, bread.
Beef soup, bread, cocoa.
Oatmeal, bread. coSee.
Stewed pears, bread, cof-
Bread and coffee.
Oatmeal, bread, coffee.
Baked beans, bread.
A^ple sauce, bread. cot-
Boited dinner, bread-
Ucst hash, bread, coffee.
Fish chowder, bread.
Bread, coffee.
Beef stew, bread,
Apple eauco, bread, coffee.
Oatmeal with milk and
Bugar, bread, coffee.
Beef eoup. containing po-
tatose, cabbace, camts.
onion^andbSiy.crau-
Oatmeal with milk and
Ba'eX.^'t^rand
bread.
Oatmeal with milk and
salt pork scraps, pota-
Oatmeal with milk and
sugar, bread, coffee.
toea. pork and onions.
Bread.' cocoa with milk
andauiar-
Bread, cocoa with milk
Br«d. cocoa with milk
and sugar.
Bread, coooa with milk
and sugar.
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BUKEAU OF PRISONS.
Menus at All Prisons, etc. — Continued.
IPub. Doc.
PRISONS.
Avar-
#
otutra.
M»b-
SUHDiT.
MOHDIT.
TnranaT.
Fhahkl™
Codnh.
8
B.
Oatmeal with milk,
bread, cocoa.
Beane, picklis. bread,
VegetabU eoup, bread.
D.
"^^ toSS, ^^'"'
Ve^ble eoup, ctack-
ere. brmd. water.
Meat, potatoes, tumipe.
8.
Bskad poMlou,. brawn
btead^ apple «a«.
milk.
Coin bread, milk.
Bread and butter, milk.
C^i"
Sprintfirtd. ■ .
101
B.
Bread. l«.
Bread, ooroa.
Bread, tea.
D.
Baked bauu with pork,
bread.
Cereal, bread. coSee.
Pea tuup. bread.
Boiled beef, potatoee.
bread.
Eolled oate with milk
S.
Hominy with milk and
COCNTT.
augsr.
17
B.
Pr«b beef basb, bread.
Oatmeal with milk.
Corned besf hash.
coffee.
bread, coffee.
bread, eoffe=.
D.
Beans aad pork, torn
Corned beef, .cabbage.
bread, white bread.
nip. poUtoea. bread.
orackere, bread.
S.
CommesI broul. corn
Pickled beets, onions.
syrup, whit* braui.
blea. bread, eocoa.
ra'^- •"'•
MlDDLUBX
COUKTT.
Cambridge,
IB!
Stewed pnmee. bread.
Bread and butter, cof-
Frankforta. bread, cof-
fee.
Baked beana, bnad, tea.
c.^b-,,„i™h.
Fea soup, bread.
Bread, tea.
Br«d. t«.
I*™eU.i .
Nabtdckit
NOBTOLS
Dsdbam. .
Baked beau, bread.
Oatmeal with milk.
Meat haeh, bread, cof-
bread, coffee.
fee.
Pea tou'p, brfsd.
Baked beana, brown
bread.
Boiled ri«. apple sauce.
Oatmeal with milk.
bread. CDff«
ssi "-• "-•'•
Plymouth. ■ ,
SO
Franklorta. bread, cof-
PraiJdortB, bread, cof-
FrankfoMe. bread, cof-
fee.
fee.
fee.
Baked beans, bnad.
Bailed dumer, bread.
Beef Slew, bread, cof-
coffee.
Baked ' beans, bread,
coffee.
"KJ,«K,! >-'■•
Cold' meat, fried pola-
toea, bread. coSee.
ConsTT.
BoMo,. JaU, .
mw
bread, oottee.
Oatmeal, bread, coffee.
Boiled rice, slewed
pruDW. bread, coffee.
Lamb atew, bread, cof-
Baked beane.br«d. oof-
fee.
broad, coffee.
Canned peachea, bread.
Bread, cocoa.
Bread, cocoa.
in working on farm have eold meat, »
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Jfmus at All Priimii, etc. — Continued.
^ssxt
Freeh b«f, eabbi
."S-5-''^
:|p-:r;
oSb,i, ,
tr.'£5.-i»
S5'
Con»d bwl bus
ss:r
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BUREAU OF PRISONS. [Pub. Doc.
Menus at All Prisons, etc. — Concluded,
a™-
PRISONS.
U«ib.
SUNBAT.
MOBDAI.
TDBroai.
Deer Islsnd
B.
Cornmealaodm li>»«
Rolled oats with milk,
House of Cor-
bread, eoHe*.
notkin.
Baked beam,' piokks.
V^*'le*°''™p with
Baked beami, picklea.
bread. Ua.
bread, coSee,
8.
Com bread, coffee.
Meat hkah. brkd, te^.
HacaroDi, tomato
aauee. bread, tea.
CoDsnr.
FiWhburi.
39
B.
-biw-S.K"'''-'
Heat, vegetable aoup.
Corned beef, potatoa,
cabbage, bre^ cocoa
Ueat and vegetable
■ssriE'"'-"'
potatoea, bread, cof-
br»d.t«.
8.
bread. cocoa.
p.«jj., b,», b»d.
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Worccslcr. .
107
B.
"ir""-'''""''"'-
Bread, coffea.
D.
Hun burg sUsk, maahed
Beef atsw, conaieCini of
Baked beans, aweet
poUtoee. aweet corn,
beeta. cabbaie, bread.
carrota, tomatoea, eel-
com, pickled beets.
bStL
8.
Bread, cocoa.
Stowed pnmea, bread.
tea.
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No. I15.J MENUS.
Mmn> at All Priiimi, dc. — Concluded.
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BUREAU OF PRISONS. [Pub. Doc.
REPORT OF THE AGENT FOR AIDING DISCHARGED
PEISONERS.
To the Director of Priaom:
One thousand six hundred eighty-six male prisoners have been fur-
nished with assistance during the year ending Nov. 30, 1919, One thou-
sand three of the above number had been paroled or otherwise released
from the Institutions directly under the control of the Bureau of Prisons,
and were sided from the State appropriation for this purpose.
One hundred sixty-six men at liberty from the State Prison were
aided, as follows: —
Eaibo&d fares to homes or place of employment, $246 82
Board and lod^gs, 1,331 13
Clothing, 705 50
Toolg, 116 15
Miscellaneous, 42
Total, *2,400 02
Three hundred thirty-three men from the Massachusetts Reformatory
were aided, as follows: —
Rfulroad fares to homes or places of employment, S669 72
Board and lodgings, 1,762 44
Clothing, 787 20
Tools, 29 40
Miscellaneous, .- 2 37
Total, S3,251 13
Four hundred six men from the Prison Camp and Hospital were
helped, as follows: —
Railroad fares, $647 41
Board and lod(pngs, 1,148 76
Clothing, 359 80
Tools, 30 05
Miscellaneous, 50
Total, »2,186 62
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No. 115.] AIDING DISCHARGED PRISONERS. 205
Ninety-eight men, released from the State Farm between Aug. 27,
and Nov. 30, 1919, received the following assistance: —
Railroad fares, $136 57
Board, etc., 5 50
Total, $142 07
Six hundred eighty-three other men, nearly all of whom had been
inmates of the county prisons, were assisted by the agent from the funds
of the Massachusetts Society for Aiding Dischai^ed Prisoners, at an ex-
pense to that society of $2,501.11.
The number of prisoners has decreased 57 per cent during the past five
years and about 24 per cent in the last year, while the expenses attendant
upon aiding them have increased in nearly the same proportion, owing to
increased prices.
The material aid to prisoners represents only a part of this work.
Troubles of all sorts are continually brought to the attention of the agent
in the hope that he may be able to suggest a remedy.
Ex-prisoners with honorable discharges from the Army or Navy have
called for advice and help, which has been gladly rendered. Employment
has been secured through the Bureau of Prisons and myself for practically
all of the men released from the State Prison and Massachusetts Reforma-
tory, as well as for many from other institutions. The work, while not
easy, has been fairly successful.
Thanking all who have contributed to it, I am
Respectfully yours,
GEORGE E. CORNWALL,
Agent.
Hooji 24, State Houm, Bostoit, Mass.. Deo. 1, 1919,
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BUREAU OF PRISONS. [Pub. Doc.
REPORT OF THE AGENT FOR AIDING DISCHABGED
FEMALE PRISONERS.
Roou 9, State Hocse, Boston, Etoc. 1, 1919.
To the Director of Priions:
The annual report for the year ending Nov. 30, 1919, is respectfully
submitted.
As in years past the demand for domestics chosen from this branch
of service b constant, and cannot nearly be supplied because many of the
women released from the penal institutions choose factory or mill work
with its higher salary scale and the desired freedom of movement after
working hours.
The work of aiding varies somewhat, and each case is considered most
carefully in order that the best plan may be worked out for the rehabilita-
tion of the applicant. In the past twelve months many opportunities for
the better grades of business have been extended to our girls, and they
in general have been successful in their chosen employment.
In passing, it is of interest to note that several are filling positions of
trust in the nursing world, and also in domestic science.
Since the department was established in 1881 many hundreds have
been reclauned and started on the right path leading to good citizenship.
That a large number have attained this goal is attested by the duty well
done in their various avocations.
Wages during the year have been materially increased, and the women
are encouraged to open bank accounts, with a view to having something
saved to fall back upon in time of need. With few exceptions they re-
spond well to advice, are heartily interested in all efforts made for their
welfare, and are eager to report success in their undertakings.
Eight hundred ten women were assisted according to their various
needs, and the total expenditures for the year are accounted for in the
following statement; —
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No. 115.] AIDING DISCHARGED FEMALE PRISONERS. 207
Board and lodgings, $122 20
Clothing, boots, shoes and rubbers, 2,112 32
Railroad fares and travel, 429 64
Miscellaneous, 251 56
$2,915 72
Respectfully submitted,
ELIZABETH A. QUIRK,
Agent for Aiding Discharged FemaU Prisoners.
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BUREAU OF PRISONS. [Pub. Doa
REPORT OF THE AGENT FOR THE IDENTIFICATION
OF CRIMINALS.
To the Director of Prisom: ^°°" *"• ^*^ ^°^^- ^°^^*'- ^^- ^- '^^^-
I have the honor to submit herewith my report on identification of
criminals for the year ending Nov, 30, 1919: —
Records received during the Year from Police Departments and Prisons.
Finger prints received from State penal institutions, 778
Finger prints received from county prisons, 1,687
Finger prints received from police departments, . / 2,183
Finger prints received from penal institutions without the Commonwealth, . 1,836
Finger prints received from police departments without the Commonwealth, . 2,463
Total, 8,947
It is gratifying to report for the year just closed that the Bureau has
received an exceedingly large number of records. All of the sources that
regularly supply us with records, except the county prisons, have gent us
more records than in former years. The cause for the smaller number
of records for the past two or three years from the county prisons is
well known, — - some have been closed during the year for lack of in-
mates, while others have had much less than their normal number of
inmates. The number of finger-print records from the police depart-
ments of the Commonwealth has been larger than in former years, and
this Increase is no doubt due to the fact that police officials find the
records so useful.
An indicator of the growth of the work of this Bureau and the in-
creasing scope of our activities may be gained by examination of the
statistical tables of the records received by years. At the beginning of
this year we had on file 4,415 records from outside sources. This num-
ber represented the accumulation of the twelve years during which this
Bureau has been in existence. During this fiscal year we have received
a total of 4,299 records, almost as many as we had received in the whole
twelve years.
Among the activities of this Bureau may be mentioned furnishing
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No. 115.] IDENTIFICATION OF CRIMINALS. 209
photographs of fugitives to chiefs of police ; assisting probation officers in
accumulating complete criminal records; personal identification of crim-
inals before the courts; measuring prisoners for police officials by the
so-called Bertillon system; and preparing and examining finger prints
accidentally left by burglars on windows and other materials. The agent
has had many cases of accidental prints, and has compared, verified and
made true identifications for the police departments of Providence, R. I.,
and White Plains, N. Y.
From information received for special investigation from the police
departments and prisons, both by correspondence and telephone, the
Bureau has made 729 identifications, located 9 escaped prisoner*, re-
ported 156 parole violators and 14 other fugitives, and has traced 2
escaped lunatics from insane asylums. The agent has met some very
interesting finger-print cases during the year, and has been of assistance
not only to the police and prison officials, but also to banks, an insurance
company and to the State Treasurer in connection with the bonus to an
ex-soldier.
An interesting case occuired at Arlington, Mass., where John Doe
broke and entered a dwelling house and drank from a bottle of milk,
leaving excellent finger prints upon the bottle. These prints were pre-
pared, photographed and compared with those of the suspected burglar.
Before the court the prisoner pleaded not guilty, but the finger-print
evidence was introduced and explained, after which the person was
found guilty and sentenced to prison.
One of the investigators for the John Hancock Life Insurance Com-
pany called upon the agent for assistance in tracing a former inmate of
the Massachusetts Reformatory. The family of this man sought to col-
lect the amount of the policy on the ground that he was banged for mur-
der under the name of James W, Spencer at Chicago, 111, By com-
municating with the Chicago pohce we learned that Spencer had been
hanged, and fortunately we were able to obtain his photograph and
finger prints. Comparison of the finger prints of Spencer with those of
the reformatory inmate showed that he was not the party in question.
In this case it is interesting to note that the physical descriptions of the
two men were quite alike while the photographs showed that both had
crossed eyes. The finger-print system in this case saved the Life In-
surance Company the payment of the policy, and is an excellent reason
why the insurance companies should make more general use of the system
in their work.
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210 BUREAU OP PRISONS. [Pub. Doc.
It 13 sometimes difficult for a person to establish his identity conclu- '
sively. John P. applied at the State treasury for his $100 bonus, but
did not have his discharge from the army. He was a former inmate of
the Massachusetts Reformatory, and from his finger-print record I was
able to reprint his fingers at the bonus division. Comparison of the
records at once established his identity and right to the bonus.
Another interesting case illustrates the advantage that may be se-
cured by banks using the finger-print system to identify some of their
depositors. George M. secured, by breaking and entering the lodging
house of Altense V., a bank book belonging to the latter. M. then pre-
sented the stolen bank book at the Worcester Institutions for Savings
and drew $500. The bank clerk made a copy of the finger prints of the
person drawing the money upon the note which bore the forged signa-
ture of v., but did not compare the record with that of V. already in
the bank. After M. received the money he returned to V.'s room and
replaced the bank book in the place from which he had taken it. Some
few weeks later V, decided to deposit some more money, and found that
somebody had taken out money from his bank account. He reported the
matter to the bank officials, and I was called upon to assbt them in their
investigation. Comparison of the origmal finger-print record of V. with
that of the person who had withdrawn the money at once showed that
some one had forged the signature of V. By a systematic search of the
bank's fingei^print card system a record was found on file which bore
finger prints that were identical with those on the foiled order. The
identity of th '. thief was thus disclosed as George M,, who had an account
in the bank some time before.
The police were notified, a warrant issued, and after a few weeks he
was located in Lowell, Mass., and placed under arrest. Before the police
court he pleaded not guilty. The agent exhibited greatly enlarged prints
of both persons, and explained their differences. After the evidence was
all in he was held for the higher court. Before the Superior Court M.
pleaded guilty, and was committed to a house of correction for a term of
nine months.
The agent has at all times kept the chiefs of police informed of sub-
sequent arrests and commitments to prison of persons who had previously
established records in their departments. He has sent out 399 such letters
of information during the past year. More than once they have sent
letters of appreciation, and stated that the person was wanted by them
for old or new offenses. This practice of keeping the police departments
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informed tends to encourage them to make and file finger-print records,
and is probably one of the reasons why we received such a large number
of records during the past year.
The agent wishes to express his appreciation of the co-operative in-
terest shown by the police departments and prisons of the Common-
wealth that have so faithfully sent records to this Bureau for a number of
years, and to extend a welcome to those who have more recently become
affiliated with our Bureau. He also wishes to extend his thanks to the
police departments and prisons outside the Commonwealth for their
courtesy in mailing to this Bureau finger-print records, and especially
commends the action of the Connecticut State Prison and Vermont State
Prison in this direction.
Stale and County Prisons co-operating with this Bureau.
State Prison.
Massachusetta Reformatory.
Reformatory for Women.
Barnstable Jail and Houae of Correction.
Boston Jail.
Cambridge Jail and House of Correction.
Dedbam Jail and House of Correction.
Deer Island House of Correction.
Fitchbui^ Jail and Houae of Correction.
Greenfield Jail and House of Correction.
Ipswich House of Correction.
Lawrence Jail and House of Correction.
New Bedford Jail and House of Correction.
Newburyport Jail.
Northampton Jail and House of Correction.
Pittsfield Jail and House of Correction.
Plymouth Jail and House of Correction.
Salem Jail and House of Correction,
Springfield Jail and House of Correction,
Taunton Jail.
Worcester JaU and House of Correction.
Government and State Bureaus of Identification co-<rperating with this Bureau.
California (Sacramento).
Canada (Ottawa).
Florida (Jacksonville).
New York (Albany).
Ohio (Mansfield).
United States (Fort Leavenworth, Ean., Department of Justice).
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Arlington.
Marblehead.
Attleboro.
Marlboroi^.
Ayer.
Medforf.
Boston.
Melrose.
Bridgewater.
Brockton.
Natick.
Brookline.
New Bedford.
Cambridge.
Newton.
Chelsea.
Norwood.
Concord.
Peabody.
Dedham.
Pittsfield.
District PoUce (Commonwealth
Quincy.
of Massachusetts).
Eevere.
Everett.
Salem.
Fall River.
SomerviUe.
Fitchburg.
Springfield.
Fnuningham.
Stoneham.
Greenfield.
Taunton.
HaverhiU.
Wakefield.
Holyoke.
Waltham.
Lawrence.
Watertown.
Leicit^^n.
Weymouth.
Lowell.
Winthrop.
Lynn.
Worcester.
Maiden.
California :-
Maine: -
San Diego.
Bangor.
Santa Monica.
Lewiston. ,
Colorado; -
Portland.
Ctdorado Springs.
Maryland: —
Connecticut: —
Baltimore.
Bridgeport.
Michigan: —
Hartford.
Detroit.
New Haven.
Missouri : —
Waterbury.
Kansas City.
District of Columbia : —
St. Louis.
Washington.
Nevada: -
Florida: —
Reno.
Jacksonville.
New Hampshire: —
Louisiana: —
Concord.
New Orleans.
Dover.
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New Hampshire — Con.
Manchester.
Nashua.
Portamouth.
Somersworth.
New Jersey: —
Bayonne.
Jersey City.
Newark.
Patterson.
Perth Amboy.
Trenton.
NewYorit: —
Albany.
New York.
New York — Con.
Schenectady.
White Plains.
Ohio: —
Columbus.
Toledo.
Pennsylvania; —
Philadelphia.
Pittsburgh.
Rhode Island: —
Providence.
SlatersvUle.
Utah: —
Salt Lake City.
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IDENTIFICATION OF CRIMINALS.
Number of BerUUon and Finger-print Records received from
Massachusetts JPrisons and Felice I>epartments during the
Thirteen Years ending Nov. SO, 1919.
RECOKOa.
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Acreage at prisons. 1S5
Advisory Prison Board, report and reeommendationa, ....... 17
Agent tor aiding discharged female prisoners, report of 206
Agent for aiding discharged prisoners, report of , . . . 204
Agent for identification of criminals, report of ........ . 20S
Ages of prisoners :
in jails and houses of correctioD, .......... 126
in Massachusetts Reformatory, .......... 46
in Reformatory for Women, .......... 67
in State Farm 06
in State Prison, 30
Aid for prisoners discharged from State Farm. ........ 13
Appropriations for maintenance, estimates for, . . . . . . . .14
for drunkenness, 144, 145
in cities and towns, ............ 142
in each county, ............ 143
Average cost of prisoners in the county prisons, . 120
Average number ol prisoners:
in jails and houses of correction, 120, 194
in Massachusetts Reformatory, ......... 44, 194
in Prison Camp and Hospital, 83, 194
in Reformatory tor Women, 66, 194
in State Prison 27, 194
in State Farm . 93, 194
Board of Parole, report and recommendations, . . . . .18
cases considered, ............ 21
limitations of Advisory Board of Pardons, amendment of statute describing, 21
pardon statistics, . . . .22
parole statistics, 21, 22
recording of facts relating to crime at time of conviction, ..... 21
rerooval of State Prison parole re
Boston Juvenile Court:
cases begun, pleas, sentences, etc., ....
neglected children
Bureau of Prisooa
Cases considered by Board of Parole, ....
Commitments in the year ;
to jails and houses of correction, ....
to Massachusetta Retormatory, .....
to Prison Camp and Hospital, .....
to Reformatory for Women, .....
to Stal« Farm, ........
to State Prison,
Comparison of commitments for drunkenness the last two years.
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Comparison of number aentenced tor all offeoBea the last two years, ....
Coniui[>J oonditiou of prisoners :
in jails and bouses of correction
in Massachusetts Reformatory, ..........
in RefonnatoTy for Women, ..........
in State Farm
in State PrisOD,
Cost of prisons ;
county prisons, ............ 118
Massachusetts Reformatory,
Prison Camp and Hospital, ..........
Reformatory for Women,
State Farm,
State Prison
Courts and prisons
Criminal prosecutions in lower courts;
cases bet^un. classi&ed by offenses, .........
cases of drunkenness released from arrest without arraignment, ....
delinquent children, ............
disixuition of cases pending and begun
neglected children
search warrants,
sentences imposed, ............
Criminal prosecutions in superior courts:
cases pending and begun, ...........
cases pending and begun, classified by offenses, .......
delinquent children. ............
disposition of cases pending and begun, ....... 151
grand jury and appealed cases, ..........
Criminals, identification of, .......... .
Deaths 27.44,66,83,8
Delinquent children :
before lower courts and trial justices during the year, ......
before superior courts, ...........
Detention of prisoners afBicted with contagious disease, ......
Director's report and recommendations:
aid for prisoners discharged from State Farm
commitments to State and county prisons, ........
control of State Farm by Bureau of Prisons,
estimates for appropriations for institutions, .......
identification of criminaU, ...........
industries, .............
license tag industry at State Prison,
low prison population
Massachusetts Reformatory
physical examination of inmates of penal institutions, ......
Prison Camp and Hospital,
prison camps, shortage of labor at, ........ .
prosecution of inmates for escape from prison campa, -
psychologist at State Prison,
Reformatory for Women,
school for illiterates at State Prison,
Btate Farm
State Prison,
study of State Farm, with view to its possible use as a State prison,
Discbarged female priBonen, aid to, .
Discbarged male prisonera, aid to,
DiBcharges during the year:
from jails and houses of correction,
from MoasachuBetts Befonnatoiy,
from PriBon Camp and Hospital,
from Reformatory for Women, .
from State Prison,
arresta for, 144. 145, 146
caeeB released without arraignment, ......... 169
i»>mparison of commitments for the last two j^ears, ...... 140
former commitmeata of prisonera committed for, ....... 140
Education of prisoners committed during the jFear:
in jaita and houses of correction, .......... 131
in Massachusetta Befoimatory, 49
in Reformatory for Women 70
in State Farm, 98
in State Prison, 33
Employment of prisoners in inatitutions, ......... IQl
Escapes, . 44,66,83,93
Estimatea tor appropriationa, 14
Expenditures, analysis of, on account of maintenance at State Priaon, reformatories,
Prison Camp and Hospital and State Farm, ....... 173
Expenditures and raceipta for maintenaiice and industriea :
at jaila and houaea of correction, 118, 120
at MaasachuaettB Retonnalory, 171
at Prison Camp and Hospital, .......... 171
at Reformatory for Women , .......... 171
at State Farm 171
at StaU Prison 171
Ezpenditures from special appropriations:
at Massachusetts Reformatory, .......... 179
at Prison Camp and Hospital 179
at Reformatory tor Women 179
at Stale Farm. 179
at Stale Prison 179
Farm accounta:
of Masaaehusetts ReformttMty, .......... 162
of Reformatory for Women, .......... 182
of State Fann, 183
Financial statement:
of jails ond houses of correction, 118. 120, 190
of Maaaacbuaetts Reformatory, ,. i ...... . 171
of Prison Camp and Hospital, .......... 171
of Reformatory for Women, .......... 171
of State Farm. 171
of State Prison 171
Fines and imprieonmeat. sentences for, in varibus courts, ...... 153
Finger-print records, 214.215
Former commitments of prisoners;
in jaila and houses of correction. .......... 131
in Massachusetts Reformatory. .......... 60
in Befonnalory for Women, ....
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in State Farm 98
in State Prison, 34
Former commtmenta of prisoners comnutted for drunkenness, ..... 140
Houses ol correction (>e« Jails and Houses of Correction), 118
Identification of criminals 208
director's report, ............ 10
Industries ;
direotor'a report .■ . 13
employment of prisoners, ........... 191
eipenditurea and receipts on account ot, at the State Farm J89
fin&ncial statement of Massachusetts Reformatory, 189
financial statement of Reformatory for Women 188
financial statement of State Prison 184
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highest and lowest number employed;
in jails and house of correction, ......... 190
in State institutions, 189
number engaged in all prisons, .......... 193
occupation of prisoners in State institutions, 191
sales of goods to institutions and in the market 193
stock on hand:
in Massachusetts Reformatory 187
in State Prison 185
Insane prisoners, removal ot, ..-■■■.--■ ■ 133
Jails and houses of correction:
acreage If**
ages of prisoners, 126
average coat of prisoners, 120
commitments and discharges, .......... 121
coniugal condition of prisoners, .......--. 131
education of prisoners, 131
eipenditurea for maintenance H8
eipendituiea, rcceipta and cost ot support, 120
former commitments of prisoners, ......... 131
tor drunkenness, ........... 140
industrie 180.182
libraries 184
nativity ot prisoners, .........-■■ 128
classified by conjugal condition and education, ...... 131
offenses ot prisoners clasaified by:
age 126
nativity 128
patent nativity, ......-■■■-- 1™
sentenoea, ....■--■■■■■■ 12*
otfeoaea of priaonetH remaining Sept. 30, 1918 138
parent nativity of prisoners, 130
prisoners remaining Sept. 30, 1918, . f 136, 138
sentenced from counties to, 122
sentences of prisoners, 123, 124
Jails, prisoners awaiting trial 138
Juvenile Court, Boston, 1^
Juvenile offenders, places of imprisonment.
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Labor at prison camps, ............ 13
Libraries in prisona, ............ 194
License tsR induBtry at State Prison, . ......... 11
Life prisonere, ............. 141
Limitations of Advisory Board oE Pardons, ameDdment of statute desoribiug, . 21
List of Stat« and county piisooa 7
Low prison population 9
I/>wer courts, criminal prosecutioas in, ........ . 164
Maintenance, eii>enditures for:
in jaila and bouses of correction, .......... 118
in State Prison, reformatories, Prison Camp and Hospital and State Farm, 181
Massachusetts Reformatory:
acreage, .............. 195
ages of prisoners. ............ 48
chaplain's report, 68
cODunitmentB and diacharees, .......... 44
conjuj^l condition of prisoners, . . . . ■ . . .49
cost of 181
director's report, . 9
education of prisoners, ........... 49
employment of prisoners, ........... 191
escapes, .............. 44
estimates, . . . . . . 14, 15
expenditures for maintenance, . . . . . - . . . 181
farm account, 182
former commitments of prisoners, ......... 50
for drunkenness. ........... 140
hospital statistics, .52,66
industries, 186,187
library, . ' 194
nativity of prisoners, 47
classified by conjugal condition and education, ..... .49
net cost for the year 181
offenses of prisoners, classified by:
ages, .46
nativity, ............. 47
parent nativity, ............ 48
offenses of prisoners remaining Sept. 30, 1918 138
parent nativity of prisoners 48
physician's report, . . . . ' 51
population, ............. 44
psychopathic diagnoses, ........... 55
recommitments, ............ 50
removal of prisoners to, ........... 87
sales to institutions and in the market, 193
statistics of prisoners. ........... 44
Btook on hand for industries, .......... 187
superintendent's report, ........... 40
Menus at prisons, 19ft
Minimum and mimimnn i sentences in State Prison ........ 28
Municipal, police and district courts, criminal prosecutions in, . . 154
Nativity of prisoners:
in jails and houses of correction, 128
in Massachusetts Beformatory
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in Beformatory for Womeo 68
in Stal« Fsnn 96
in State Prison, 31
Neglected children, ............. 166
Note on the contenta, ............ 3
Number of prisonera in custody Sept. 30, 1918 137
ObcupatioDS of priaonera in State inatitutions, ........ 191
Offenaea of life priaonera, ............ 141
Originsl places of impriBODment of priaonera removed ijy Director to the reformatories
and Prison Camp and Hospital, ......... S7
Pardon statistics, 22
Parent nativity of priaonera:
in jails and houses of correction, .......... 130
in Maasochusetts Reformatory, .......... 43
in Reformatory for TVomen, 69
in State Farm 97
in State Priaon, 32
Parole atatistica 21, 22
Per capita cost of prisoners, 120, 181
Phyaical examination of inmataa of penal ins
Prison Camp and Hospital:
acreage, ....
commitments and discharges,
coat of , .
director's report,
employment of priaonera, .
escapes, ....
expenditures on account of mainteuBDce, ........ 181
hospital statistica 84
Ubrary 194
net cost lOT the year, ........... 181
offeoaes of prisoners remaining Sept. 30. 1918 13S
pardon 83
physician's report, ............ 84
population, ............. 83
receipts and expenditures on account of industries, ...... 171
removals to, from all prisohs, .......... 87
atatiatics of priaonera, ........... S3
auperinteudenfa report, ........... 80
Prison camps, shortage of labor at, 12
Prison population at certain dates 138
Priaonera held in oustSidy Sept. 30. 1918 138
Priaonera held under sentence at all prisona, ........ I3S
Priaonera, removal of, ............ 87
Priaona under the control of the Director 7
Prosecution of inmates for escape from prison campa, 13
PayohologiBt at State Priaon 11
Beceipts on account of maintenance and industries, ....... 171
Recidivists 131, 134
Recommitments to all priaous, . ■ . . ■ 34,60,71
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Keoording of facts relating to crime at time of coDTiction,
Seforntstory (or Women :
ages of prisoners, ......
chaplain's report .......
commitmenta and disohargea, ....
conjugal oondition of priBonecB , ....
cost of
deaths,
deotal statistics, ......
director's report, ......
education of prisoneie, .....
employment of priaoiieis, .....
escapes, ........
estimates, .......
expeoditures Cor industries, ....
expenditures for maintenance, ....
fann account
fomMr commitments, .....
for drunkeoness,
hospital statistics
industries,
nativity of prisoners,
classiBed by conjugal condition and education,
net cost for year,
oRenaes of prisoners, classified by:
nativity, .......
parent nativity, ......
offenses of prisoners remaining Sept. 30, 1018,
parent nativity, ......
physician's report, ......
population, .......
removal of prisoners to, .... .
sales to institutions and in the market,
statistics of prisoners, .....
superintendent's report, .....
Semoval of insane prisoneie, .....
Eemovnl of State Prisim parole i
Revocations, .....
School for illiterates at State Prison,
Searcli warrants, ....
to jails and houses of correction, ........ 122, 124
to State Prison 28
Bntences from all courts:
to Massachusetts Reformatory 108
to Reformatory for Women 168
to State Farm 168
tq State Prison, 188
Special appropriations, expenditures from, ....,....]
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St«t« Farm:
acreage, 196
ages of prioonets, ............ 95
chaplains' reporta, ........... 116,117
comnutmeDtB and diacharges, .......... 93
conjugal coadition of pnBoners, . . . . . . . . . 9B
cost of, 181
deaths, 93
director's report 13
education of prisoners 95
employment of prisoners, ........... 191
escapes 93
expenditures for maint«naDce ISl
tann account 183
former commitments of prisoners, .....,.., 98
for dninkennesfl, ........... 140
industries, 18&
library, ]94
nativity of prisoners ^ 96
classified by conjugal condition and education, ...... 98
offenses of prisoners, classified by:
ages, 95
nativity. 96
parent nativity, 97
parent nativity of prisoners, .......... 97
physician's report (prison and alms department) , . .99
ages of patients on admission .......... 100
ages of patients at death, ...... ... 101
daily number of patients in hospital, ........ 102
physician's report (insane department) ......... 104
citizenship of first admissions, ......... 106
crimes of insane criminals, .......... 114
movement of insane population, ......... 106
nativity and parent nativity of first admissions,, ...... 106
occupations of persons first admitted to any insane hospital, .... 115
patients received from State institutions for insane, and other sources, . . 114
psychoses of first admissiona, classified by :
ages 108
economic condition 109
education, ............ 108
marital condition,
use of alcohol,
psj^hoses of patients, classified by:
ages at time of death, .
cause of death,
condition of discharge, .
duration of hospital life,
psychoses of readmissiona, .
population, .....
sales to institutions and in the market,
statistics of prisoners,
superintendent's report,
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acreeice, 196
ages of prisoners, 30
appointment of psy«hologiBt, .......... 11
ohsplBin'a report 38
oommitmentn and discbaricee 27
ooDJugal condition of prisooera 33
OOBtof, 181
deathe, . . 27,3S
director's report 10
eduontion of prisoners, 33
employment of prisoners 191
estimates, ............. 14
expenditures foi industries, .......... 184
expenditures for msintenonoe, .......... ISl
tenner commitmants of prisoDsra, , . . 34
hospital statistics, ............ 36
industries, 184,185
library 194
nativity of prisoners 31
cUsaifisd by conjugal condition and education 33
net cost for the year, ........... 181
offenses of prisoners, olaadfied by:
a0< 30
nativity, ............. 31
parent nativity, ............ 32
oSeoses of prisoners remaininK Sept. 30, I9I8,
pardons
parent nativity of prisoDsra, ......
physioian's report,
population. .........
recommitments, ........
psychologiBt at, ........
removal of State Prison parole restrictions, ....
sales to institutions and in the market, ....
sentences of prisoners, .......
statistics of prisonera, .......
stock on hand for industries,
warden's report, ........
Statistics of prison population, .......
Study of StaM Farm with view to its possible use as a State prison.
Trial, prisoners awaiting, ........
United States courts, commitments from, .....
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