Sing Sing.

Sing Sing.
Correspondence of the Herald.I


SING SING, July 5, 1916.
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SING SING, July 5, lS45.


Afars in the State Prison.


The ;wholeDnumber OF convicts in the two prisons
is sos; males, sS4 females, ~ Among the number
are Edwards, Otis Allen, Hoag, Tom Barry, &c
There is no prevailing disease, although more are
confined to cots than usualat this of the year
Number on cots, Is; average number Of daily pre-
scriptions, about GU.


The male prison is in prosperous condition, and
would more than pay its expenses. were II not tor
the females. They have commenced the construc-
ton of a rail road from the quarry TO the river,
which, when completed, will, beyond a doubt.
prove advantageous TO the institution, and great
saving of team labor This road is for the purpose
OF Transporting stone from the quarry to water navl-
vigaton, (the Hudson.) - 49,.
There are about I5O men on file contract; I'M
weaving carpets and rugs 80 cooperng; % hating;
40 or 30 cutting fur; 80 or 90 TO work In what ls
called the brass shop; some ~ or 4O cutting stone;
making toys: l painting window shades; the bal
ance marrying stone, and working in the kitchen,
DR.. Beardley, who has charge OF the hospital.
keens his department in admirable condition for the
health and comfort Of those that are confined there
by sickness He does all in his power for the pur-
pose OF amellorating their condition. Mr.. Eldrdgc
is principal keeper A better man tor that office
could not have been selected. He was formerly
keeper in the Auburn prison. Having had some con-
siderable experience there he has become thorough
ly acquainted with prison discipline.