Connecticut should stand in the forefront of progressive commonwealths in its treatment of the problems of charity and correction, and every sound measure should be encouraged which tends to the ultimate reduction or prevention of pauperism and crime.

Respectfully submitted,

HENRY H. BRIDGMAN, President, Norfolk,
REBEKAH G. BACON, New Haven,

MARY HALL, Hartford,

GEORGE F. SPENCER, Deep River,

EDWIN A. DOWN, M.D., Hartford,

Members of the State Board of Charities.

By CHARLES P. KELLOGG, Secretary,

Waterbury.

EXPENSE TO THE STATE

FOR

The Delinquent, Defective and Dependent Classes

For the Two Years ending September 30, 1901 and 1902.

Expense to State for year ending September 30, 1900.

.$777,340.98

*Included in the list for the first time in 1901, thus accounting for a part of the increase over previous years.

THE CONNECTICUT STATE PRISON,

WETHERSFIELD.

Under the control of a Board of seven Directors appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.

J. W. CHENEY, Pres., S. Manchester.
T. D. WELLS, Sec., Hartford.
FRANK C. SUMNER, Hartford.

W. O. BURR, Hartford.

FREDERICK M. SALMON, Westport.
W. C. REYNOLDS, East Haddam.

EDWARD A. FULLER, Suffield.

ALBERT GARVIN, Warden since March 1, 1899.

Formerly Warden of Minnesota State Prison and Assistant Superintendent of Indiana State Reformatory.

Visited quarterly by two members of the Board.

The Connecticut State Prison is located at Wethersfield, four miles south from Hartford, and is easily reached by electric cars, which pass the Prison grounds. The buildings are of brownstone and brick, and are surrounded by twenty-six acres of land, extending from the street in front to the Connecticut river in the rear. The central portion contains the guard-room, which commands a complete view of the new east cell house, and of the main block, from both of which it is separated by heavy gratings and glass partitions that permit clear oversight of both blocks, but prevent ordinary sounds from reaching the cells. To the right are located the offices of the warden, the directors and other Prison officials. The warden's residence stands in a corner of the grounds and another detached building near the Prison contains quarters for the deputy warden and the chaplain. The part of the buildings to the left of the entrance, sometimes called the west end, was built in 1827, and formed the whole of the original Prison.

MAIN CELL HOUSE.

In 1886 there was built the main block of cells, which extends directly back from the guard-room, and is called the Number

One Cell House. The block is built of brick and contains three hundred and ninety-six cells, arranged in five tiers. It is completely surrounded by a wide hallway, and is divided longitudinally by a passway on each tier, which contains the water and ventilating pipes, and permits each cell to be inspected from the rear by the guard officer. The halls and cells are well lighted and ventilated by long windows in the outer walls and by a system of pipes which connect with the outer air by ventilators in the roof. Light colored paint on the walls has done much to brighten the appearance of the halls and cells.

All the cells are identical in size and measure on the inside, 7 feet 41⁄2 inches in height, 8 feet in length, and 4 feet 111⁄2 inches in width. Each is furnished with a single bed, sheets and blankets, pillow and pillow-case, and a chair. At the back of the cell are a water-closet and wash-stand, supplied with running water and soap and towel. The cells are lighted by electric lights, as are all departments of the institution. Each prisoner is held responsible for the condition of his quarters, and is expected to keep them so neat and clean that they will pass a daily inspection. Every man is required to bathe weekly, and is furnished with a clean set of underclothing. Shower baths, sixteen in number, of modern sanitary design, are situated in a room adjoining the main block.

In an extension on the east side of the main cell house, which formerly contained the kitchen and bakery, are now situated the general laundry for the prisoners and a repair shop devoted to various uses. Another wing on the west side is the storehouse, which contains the supplies of the institution, systematically arranged, and quarters for the printing office.

NEW CELL HOUSE, DINING-ROOM AND KITCHEN. To the right of the guard-room, in place of the old east end of the Prison, is an extensive group of new brick structures. Among them is the new Cell House Number Three, which was first occupied in July, 1902, and contains at present a block of ninety-six cells of modern steel construction, arranged in four tiers. Space is provided in the building for the enlargement of this block by almost an equal number of cells, whenever they shall be needed. Each of the new cells is somewhat larger than one in the main block, and is equipped with modern plumbing, electric light and the necessary furniture.