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REPORTS

OF THE

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE

MBRIDBN, CONN.

Compiled by Fred E. Tucker, butmclor in Printing,

Under Direction of

Superintendent Charles M. WilliataM.

VOLUME III.

COVERING THE PERIOD FROM DECEMBER 1, 1883 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1912.

MERIDEN, CONN.,
Press of Connecticut School for Boys,

1912.

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THIRTY-THIRD REPORT

OF THE

BOARD OK TRUSTEES

OF THE

Connecticut School for Boys

TO THE GOVERNOR.

Including the period from
DEOEOEB 1, 1883 TO HOVEMBEB 30, 1884.

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TRUSTEES

OF THE

CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

Hon. JOHN h. HOUSTON, THOMPSONvn,i,E. Hartford County.

TSRM EXRIRBS,

CHAS. FABRIQUE,
Term Expires,

VINCENT COLYER,
Term Expires,

ALBERTUSS. BRUCE,
Term Expires,

THEODORE BIRD,
Term Expires,

New Haven,
rowayton,

POMPRET,

Bethlehem,

1885.

New Haven County.
1885.

FAIRFIEI.D County.
1886.

Windham County.
1886.

Litchfield County.
1887.

CHARLES FITZGERALD, Middletown.
Term Expires, ....

CHARLES F. SUMNER, Tolland,
Term Expires, ....

J. S. LATHROP. Norwich.

Term Expires, ....

Resident 1 rustees.

Middlesex County.
1887.

Tolland County.
1888.

New London County.
1888.

Col. CHAS. L. UPHAM,
Term Expires,

Hon. ISAAC C. LEWIS,
Term Expires,

Hon. OWEN B. ARNOLD, Meriden,
Term Expires,

Meriden,
Meriden,

New Haven County.
1885.

NeW Haven County.
1886.

New Haven County.
1887.

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OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES.

PRESIDENT.

Hon. JOHN I^. HOUSTON.

SECRETARY AND TREASURER.

Coi,. CHAS. L. UPHAM.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
CHAS. FITZGERALD, CHAS. F. SUMNER.

Coi,. CHAS. L. UPHAM.

AUDITING COMMITTEE.

CHARL,ES FABRIQUE, Hon. OWEN B. ARNOLD.

COMMITTEE ON DISCHARGES.

Hon. I. C. LEWIS, Coi,. CHAS. L. UPHAM.

Hon. OWEN B. ARNOLD, GEORGE E. HOWE.

D. S. WILLIAMS.

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION.

J. S. LATHROP. CHARLES FARBIQUE.

SANITARY COMMITTEE.

DR. C. F. SUMNER. A. S. BRUCE.

MORAI« AND REIJGIOUS TRAINING.

CHARLES FITZGERALD, THEODORE BIRD.

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING.

O. B. ARNOLD, JOHN K. BUTLER,

D. S WILLIAMS.

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OFFICERS OF THE SCHOOL.

SUPERINTENDENT.
GEORGE E. HOWE.

MATRON.

Mrs. F. M. HOWE.

BOOK-KEEPER.
G. WORTH HOWE.

TEACHERS IN THE CONGREGATE DEPARTMENT.

C. S. FOX, Mrs. F. P. OWEN,

Miss CARRIE BURDICK, Mrs. S. B. LOCKWOOD.

SUPERVISOR OF SOUTH DIVISION. SUPERVISOR OF NORTH DIVISION .

THOMAS MAGUIRE. F. P. OWEN.

FARMER.

M. E. CHADWICK.

NIGHT WATCHMAN.

ISSACHER CURRIER.

Cottage A.
JOHN GALLAGHER, Mrs. JOHN GALLAGHER,

Supervisor. Matron.

Mrs M. F. DAYTON, Teacher.

Cottage B.
J. A. SMITH. Mrs. J. A. SMITH,

Supervisor. Matron.

Miss C. G. HALL, Teacher.

Cottage C.
JOHN PARISH, Miss MARY I. RAND,

Supervisor. Matron.

Mrs. JOHN PARISH, Teacher.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES.

To his excellency', Morgan G. Bulkeley, Governor of the

State of Connectiait:

Sir: — The Trustees of the State Reform School herewith
respectfully present their forty-first Annual Report.

We are pleased to state that the condition of the Institu-
tion is highly satisfactory, and that it was never in a more effi-
cient, healthful, and prosperous condition. Under the ad-
ministration of Superintendent Howe, and his able assis-
tants, every department seems to be in a satisfactory con-
dition, and all of the officers appear to be working har-
moniously and for the good of the School.

Under the mild but firm discipline of the Superintendent
and his assistants, the inmates of the School seem to be
contented and happy, and do not abuse the liberty which is
given them under the Cottage System.

The sanitary system of the School seems to be in perfect
order, and the percentage of sickness has been small. The
new industry which has been introduced during the past year,
is already showing excellent results, and some of the bright-
er boys are given an excellent opportunity of learning a good
trade.

We believe that under the present educational, moral, and
religious training, a large majority of the boys who leave
the School will be self-sustaining, and will make good citi-
zens.

We feel that the School has, under the supervision of Mr.
Howe, attained a high degree of excellence, and is fully

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worthy of the generous support which has been given it in

the year past.

CHAS. H. S. DAVIS,
CHARLES F. SUMNER,
JAMES DONOVAN.
D. S. WILLIAMS,
A. S. BRUCE,
S. J. HALL,
ISAAC C. LEWIS.

Sworn to before me, S. J. HALL, State Sevator.

Meriden, Conn., October 12, 1892.

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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.

To the Trustees of the Connediait State Reform School:

Gentlemen: — In conformity with law, I herewith sub-
mit my Annual Report for the year ending June 30, 1892.

The year just closed has been one of success and pros-
perity to the School. Each year as our plans are more fully
matured and developed, the efficiency of the School is in-
creased, and the reformatory results more satisfactory.
Our Cottage System has added so much of comfort, freedom,
and home-like appearance to the School, that it no longer
seems like a place of restraint or confinement, but simply a
school for education and development, where the boys are
practically as free as they would be in any well conducted
boarding school, and where contentment and willing obedi-
ence are the characfleristic features, apparent to all interest-
ed observers.

There are about thirty institutions upon the open, or
cottage plan, in the different states, the last two being es-
tablished in California, upon a large scale; one at Whittier
and one at lone, both of which are patterned largely after
the Conne<5ticut School, plans having been sent from here
for the use of their architects. What was once considered
a theory — visionary and impractical — is now an established
fact: and we shall probably hear no more of prison schools
for youthful offenders. It is a happy day for the advocates
of the open system for reformatory institutions.

Being frequently interrogated as to management of the
Reform School; we will answer a few of these questions with
the hope that specific information may be given, that might
not be found in a report presented in the usual manner.

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What provision is there made for looking after the inter-
ests of the boys after they leave the Institution?

In the winter of 1886, there was an act passed by the
General Assembly, providing for the placing of boys in
satiable homes, also providing for periodical visitations; but
that part of the Act which provided for the payment of ex-
penses for such visitations was stricken out, hence the pro-
vision has been inoperative to a great extent, as the Insti-
tution has had no funds with which agencies could be sup-
ported. It has been our custom however, to send a teacher
or supervisor to any part of the State, to visit the boys
whenever we learn of any miscondudl or irregularities on
their part. In somd instances they are returned to the
School and in others they are counseled with and allowed
to remain,* with the promise of doing better. No more use-
ful appropriation could be made by the Legislature, than to
provide for the expense of an agent whose duty should be
to visit discharged boys, to learn of their standing and con-
dition at least twice a year.

What is the average number of boys in the Institution
and how long are they detained?

For the last three or four years, the average number of
boys has been about four hundred and thirty. There is a
slight reduction in numbers, compared with former years,
owing no doubt to the preventive influences of the Institu-
tion.

All boys sent to the School are sentenced during minor-
ity. Any boy by uniform good condudl can attain a stand-
ing that will admit of his being dismissed on probation, in
eleven months, to go to his own home, if he can there be
properly cared for, and if not, a suitable home is found for
him. But few boys attain the Honor Grade in this time;
the average time of detention being about twenty-two
months. It is thought by some an injustice to sentence
boys during their minority. While this provision of the
law gives the Board of Trustees the control of the boy, it
does not necessarily follow that the boy is to remain long
in the School, the time of his detention depending entirely
upon his conduct. Certainly no unreformed or bad boy

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should ever be permitted to return to the community from
whence he came.

What per cent, of the boys sent out from the Reform
School are reformed?

It is difficult to answer this question with accuracy. Not
more than ten per cent, so far as we can learn, of those dis-
charged ever come before the courts or get into prisons.
While we cannot claim ninety per cent, of reformed boys
who make profitable citizens, still from the best data from
which we form conclusions that we know to be quite reliable,
fully seventy to seventy-five per cent, of the boys discharged
make respectable and average citizens, while there are a few
that enter the higher walks of life and citizenship, that are
an ornament to the Institution, and State, that have done so
much for them. Not a week passes that we do not receive
visits from discharged boys, that are a credit to any com-
munity.

One thing is very noticeable, and that is, if a discharged
boy does badly after leaving the School, it is heralded far
and near, while the good conduct of a hundred boys creates
no sensation.

Is there any stigma attached in placing a boy in the Re-
form School?

With some there is, and with others there is not. There
certainly should be none. The School in all of its appli-
ances and comforts, is equal to any boarding school in the
country. Why should stigma attach to sending a boy to a
good school? The restraint is natural, the discipline is easy,
and in no way severe, and is no different from what any
well ordered school should be. We sometimes hear from
those even high in authority, indicating that some particu-
lar boy has been sufficiently * 'punished*' and should be re-
leased. The idea oi punishment, is not in accord with the
spirit of the School. Unfortunate boys, those that have
fallen in evil and dissolute ways are sent to us, but we re-
ceive them as boys in need of help, encouragement and de-
velopment. In no way can a boy of villianous tendencies
be so easily confirmed in those tendencies as to make him
feel that he is a villian and not worth saving. Remedies

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properly applied by the skillful physician are apt to produce
beneficial results, and there should be no stigma attached to
the patient that is cured, notwithstanding he may have
been very sick. Our agencies administered are curative in
charadler, and are never administered on account of past
conditions, the question with us being, what can be ad-
ministered for the present and permanent relief of the sub-
jea.

There is no reason why the boy sent out from the Re-
form School cured, should be looked upon differently from
a boy sent out by any other school. We are satisfied that
there has been a healthful change in public sentiment as to
the stain upon a boys chara<5ler in consequence of his hav-
ing been a pupil of the Reform School. The necessity
for reformatory treatment may be a calamity, but the cure
should restore the subject to good citizenship without a
question.

What can be said of the industries and trade teaching of
the School?

The industries of a reformatory are matters of moment to
all, and call for much thought and consideration. No re-
formatory agency is superior to good solid labor for a way-
ward boy. To give him labor such as is adapted to his
tastes and condition, and such as he will be likely to follow
for a livehood after leaving the School, is a matter that
can not be too well considered. Our experience has taught
us that out of door labor, labor upon the farm and in the
garden, the care of stock, the gathering and storing of pro-
ducts, are better adapted to meet the desires of boy-life,
than any kind of shop labor. It has been our purpose to
give as many boys as was possible a knowledge of out of
door industries, with the hope that taste for country homes
would be cultivated. Boys that go to country homes as a
rule do better than those that return to the cities. Our
arrangements are such that nearly every boy in the School
has some opportunity to work upon the farm or in the garden.
While we teach every boy to be industrious, it is not prac-
tical to teach every boy a trade. Still there are very many
that are acquiring trade knowledge that will be of great

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future use to them. The industries of the School embrace,
besides farming and gardening, shoe making and repairing,
tailoring, cooking, laundry work, bread making, cane-seat-
ing, dining room work, telegraphy and printing. Twenty
boys are instructed in telegraphy and about the same num-
ber will learn printing. These shops have been fitted up
with the best of machinery and all necessary appliances to
give thorough instruction, and the boys manifest great in-
terest in both of these industrial and educational depart-
ments.

What can be said of expenses, and the expenses of the
Conne<5licut School as compared with similar schools?

The economical and judicious management of the finances
of the Institution, is a matter of interest not only to the
Board of Trustees, but to the citizens and all tax payers of
the State. The universal rule of our Institution is ** judi-
cious economy,** but while we would be economical in the
true sense, we would not be parsimonious. We see no
merit in the boast that the per capita of the Institution is
less than that of any other. We well understand what it
costs to carefully care for the wants and proper education
of the boys of a reformatory, and when the boast is made
that * * we can do it for less than others, ' ' we know for a cer-
tainty than it is done at the sacrifice of necessary comforts
of the boys, and no State can afford to make money by
scrimping, or pinching, in the outlay for the care of its de-
pendent and unfortunate wards. The State of New Jersey
has a large produdlive farm of five hundred acres for her
Boy's Reformatory, and gives one hundred and fifty dollars
per annum, (equivalent to nearly three dollars a week,) for
each boy of the school. The per capita of the Massachusetts
Reformatory is over four dollars a week, and we in Con-
ne<5licut receive two dollars and fifty cents a week for each
boy. Some of the western institutions no doubt, located up-
on large rich farms, where all kind of provisions are low
as compared with prices we have to pay, can show a less
per capita than we can, and still have the boys well provided
for. To defray all the expenses of the Institution, includ-
ing repairs, now that we have introduced the non paying in-

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dustries of telegraphy and printing, we certainly should
have three dollars a week for the maintenance of each boy.
This is as low as it can be done, and do it well. The new
industries take a large class of our largest boys whose labor
heretofore has been of pecuniary value to the School.
From these we will receive no labor compensation hereafter,
and the expenses of the Institution must be materially in-
creased; at least this has been the experience of all institu-
tions that have introduced trade teaching. Our earnest
desire is that this matter may be presented to the incoming
General Assembly in a manner that will secure to each boy
fifty cents a week in addition to what we now receive. We
once received three dollars a week for each boy, and with
this sum was able to provide for the Institution in a satis-
factory manner. We most respedlfuUy ask the earnest co-
operation of the Board of Trustees in this matter.

What are the annual expenses for repairs and how are these
expenses provided for?

A large Institution like the Connecticut Reform School,
calls each year for quite a large sum to keep it in good re-
pair. No state can afford to allow its property to suffer or
depreciate for want of repairs. Our annual expenses for
keeping all the buildings in good condition, together with
what is expended for the repairs upon wagons, harness,
agricultural implements, lumber for fences, &c., amount to
from five to six thousand dollars a year. When this sum is
not provided for by special legislation, we are compelled to
take it from money appropriated for subsistence and gen-
eral expenses of the Institution. It is not always easy to
obtain, nor pleasant to ask for special appropriations, and
for this reason we ask for an advance in the per capita rate
of maintenance, that we may not be compelled to appear
before each General Assembly as supplicants to ask for that
which we can not get along without, and to which we are
entitled by the true interests of the Institution and the sa-
cred obligation of the State. We are certain that if the mat-
ter was corredlly understood by the Legislature, there would
be no occasion for further anxiety on this subje(5l.

What are the educational advantages of the School?

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The boys in five divisions of the Institution attend school
regularly three hours each day and in two divisions two and
a half hours. There is a vacation in all the Schools during
the month of July. The schools are well classified and are
taught by teachers of large experience in reformatory work.
As a rule, the boys sent to us are backward in their studies,
many of them not knowing the letters of the alphabet, but
when they leave the Institution they are generally very
good scholars, having a knowledge of the common branches,
and many of them a knowledge of book-keeping, history,
and civil government that will be of value to them in a busi-
ness life.

Much time is devoted to music in the school. All the
boys are taught in singing, and many of them are instruct-
ed upon instruments. There are nine pianos and nine or-
gans in the School, and a class is under constant instruction
in band music. There is but very little time that the boys
are not within the hearing of music, and this has a most
elevating eflfedl upon them.

During the winter months entertainments are given by
the different divisions of the School, one being given every
two weeks. They are occasions of great interest not only
to the boys but to the citizens of Meriden as well. The
preparation and presentation of these exhibitions call for
much labor and close study, hence they form an important
part in our educational system. The entertainments are of
so much merit that we are frequently solicited by the churches
and charity organizations of the city to assist in entertain •
ments given by them.

In conlcusion we will only say, no year in the history of
the School has presented more or greater proof of the prac-
tical utility and usefulness of reformatory labors, than the
one just closed. Great harmony and unanimity of feeling
and action have existed among the officers of the Institution.
All have entered heartily into the duties, however arduous,
for the best interest of the School in every department.
Their large experience in reformatory work has enabled
them to accomplish what inexperience could not accomplish,
as the condition of the Institution will clearly demonstrate.

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The most noted event of the year has been the introduc-
tion of the two new industries, viz., telegraphy and print-
ing, which have been inaugurated under the most favorable
auspices. The class in telegraphy has been very successfully
instructed by Mrs. E. A. Burgess of Brooklyn, and the
printing office is ably conducted by Rev. Geo. L. Coburn*
We are looking for very efficient and satisfactory results from
both of these industries. Graduates from these departments
will find ready and remunerative employment after leaving
the School.

We would not close this brief report without expressing
our personal obligation to the Board of Trustees for the
confidence and co-operation always so cheerfully accorded
to us. The relations between us, so far as we know, have
been truly and entirely harmonious, and for this great con-,
fidence and kindness our only effort shall be to give you an
Institution worthy of the name it bears.

Seeking divine favor on our united work for the common
good, this report is respectfully submitted.

G. E. HOWE, Svpt.

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EXHIBIT NO. 1.

CLASSIFIED STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES AND RECEIPTS

OF THE CONNECTICUT STATE REFORM SCHOOL, FOR THE

YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1891.

EXPENDITU

RBS.

Receipts.

For Farm.

$861.87

Bal. on hand July 1,

Miscellaneous,

348.67

1891,

$10,047.78

Boarders, .

33.00

From Farm,

266.48

Chapel. .

%.00

State Treasurer,

55,402.15

Postage, .

78.17

Miscellaneous,

%.77

Ret'ning Escape

es. 60.25

Boarders,

2%.00

Telephone and

Clothing, .

4.00

Telegraphing

186.67

Shoe Shop,

1.25

Hospital, .

708.01

Chair Shop,

5,654.12

Salaries, .

. 19,825.86

Freight, .

56.99

Heating and Ug

hts, 7,723.07

Clothing, .

5,151.98

Shoe Shop,

1,084.59

Laundry. .

444.%

Green House,

63.32

Stable,

1,296.33

Stationery,

109.39

Water Rent,

827.49

Chair Shop,

132.22

Provisions,

. 17,428.26

Repairs,

6,928.62

Freight, .

549.73

Library & Scho<

Books, .

621.48

House Furnishi

ng, 1,268.21

Traveling,

370.30

Printing Office,

2,115.93

Cash on hand, .

3,511.16

$71,825.54

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EXHIBIT NO. 2.

SHOWING THE WHOLE NUMBER OF BOYS THAT HAVE BEEN
INMATES OF THE SCHOOL SINCE ITS OPENING IN
MARCH, 1854.

Whole number since opening,

5050

Number in School July 1, 1891, .

434

From Hartford County,

New Haven County,

Fairfield

New London

Middlesex

Windham

Litchfield

Boarders, ....

Number received on old Commitment,

Number returned themselves,

8-216

Total, .

650

Discharged in various ways,

229

Number remaining in School July 1, 1892,

421

EXHIBIT NO. 3.

SHOWING THE AGE OF BOYS AT COMMITMENT.

AGE

Six,

Seven,

Eight,

Nine»

Ten,

Eleven,

Twelve,

Thirteen,

Fourteen,

Fifteen,

Sixteen,

Seventeen »

Eighteen,

ST YEAR

PREVIOUSLY

TOTAL

167

170

497

506

560

572

741

765

774

797

867

895

860

895

261

279

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Nineteen,
Twenty,

Total,

PAST YEAR PREVIOUSLY

TOTAL

0 4

0 1

161

4889

5050

EXHIBIT NO. 4.

SHOWING FOR WHAT OFFENSE COMMITTED.

PAST YEAR

PREVIOUSLY

TOTAL

Theft,

2154

2187

Burglary, .

230

244

Vagrancy, .

298

310

Truancy,

669

677

Stubbornness,

Obtaining goods on false pretenses, 1

Arson.

Cruelty to animals,

Sabbath breaking, .

Malicious mischief,

Assault,

132

133

Assault and battery.

•

Breach of the peace,

Horse stealing,

Disorderly conduct.

Robbery,

Trespass,

Manslaughter,

Forgers,

Driving horses without permission, 2

Lascivious carriage.

Profane cursing,

Getting on cars.

Abusive language.

Common drunkard,

Misdemeanor,

Fornication,

Breaking windows,

Attempt to kill.

Attempt to commit rape.

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257

PAST YEAR PREVIOUSLY TOTAL

Rape,

Disobedience,

Placing obstruction on

railroads,

Receiving stolen goods

Intoxication,

Boarders,

166

169

Incorrigibity,

756

828

Total,

161

4889

5050

EXHIBIT NO. 5.

SHOWING BY WHAT A

UTHORITY c<

DMMITTED.

PAST YEAR

PREVIOUSLY

TOTAI,

Hartford Superior Court,

New Haven

Fairfield

Litchfield

Middlesex

Tolland

New London

Windham

New Haven Common Pleas i

Court, 0

Hartford Police Court,

598

616

New Haven

825

851

New London

Norwich

134

137

Water bury

196

206

New Britain

151

154

Bridgeport

293

310

Meriden

178

183

Stamford

Norwalk

•>
o

Middletown

Danbury

Derby

Wallingford

Stafford

Greenwich

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PAST YEAR PREVIOUSLY TOTAL

Ansonia Police Court,

Rockville

Birmingham

Haddara

Bethany Probate Court,

Huntington

Justice Court, various towns,

1900

1961

Boarders,

166

169

Total, . 161 4889 5050
EXHIBIT NO. 6.

SHOWING THE VARIOUS WAYS BY WHICH THE BOYS HAVE
LEFT THE INSTITUTION.

PAST YEAR PREVIOUSLY TOTAL

Placed with farmers, 23 50if 525

Placed at various trades, . 3 53 56

Sentence expired, 0 941 941

Returned to parents and friends, 198 3144 3342
Sent to Deaf and Dumb Asylum, Oil

Sent to Hospital, .0 6 6

Ret. to Providence Reform School, 0 5 5

Discharged to go to sea, .0 7 7

Discharged to enlist in the army, 0 26 26

Discharged to Selectmen, .0 1 1

Discharged for defective mittimus, 0 23 23

Discharged by order of Court, 0 17 17

Discharged by Legislature, 0 3 3

Remanded to alternate sentence, 0 33 33

Released to be tried for incend'ism, 0 2 2

Died, • . . . 3 73 76

Boarders dismissed, . 2 159 161

Released to be tried for assault, 0 2 2

Released to be tried for burglary, 0 2 2

Sent to Childrens* Home, .0 3 3

Total, . . 229 5003 5232

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259

EXHIBIT NO

. 7.

SHOWING BIRTHPLACE OF THOSE COMMITTED.

Connecticut, . . . . .121

New York, .

Massachusetts,

New Hampshire,

Vermont,

Pennsylvania,

Virginia,

Long Island,

Canada,

Ireland,

Germany,

Italy,

England,

Sweden,

Russia,

Nova Scotia, .

Unkown,

Total,

EXHIBIT NO. 8.

PARENTAGE OF THOSE COMMITTED.

161

American, .

Irish,

German,

French,

English,

Italian,

Swede,

Colored,

Total,

161

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FARMER'S REPORT.

To the Superintnident of the State Reform School:

The following tables show the amount of all products
grown during the year ending June 30, 1892, and the esti-
mated value of the same. Also, an inventory of stock and
tools used on the farm.

Grown by the Farmer.

35 Tons English Hay,

$700.00

8 ** Hayed Oats,

120.00

15 " Sweet Corn Fodder,

150.00

4 *' Bedding Hay,

40.00

1600 Bushels Potatoes,

960.00

3000 Pounds Pork, .

210.00

100 ** Leaf Lard,

10.00

50 ** Rough Lard,

4.00

2990 *' Beef, Live Weight,

149.50

40952 Quarts Milk, .

2,457.12

27 Pigs,

77.00

6 Calves, ....

51.34

209 Bushels Cattle Beets, .

104.50

63 " Table Beets,

36.80

11 '* Stone Turnips,

5.50

10 ** Rutabagas,

5.00

600 Heads Lettuce,

9.00

1000 Bunches Celery,

40.00

600 Bushels Apples,

300.00

3 Bushels Peppers,

3.00

Total,

$5,432.76

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261

GROWN BY J. A. SMITH.

815 Quarts Currants, . $81.50

570 ** Black Raspberries, . 85.50

416 ** Red Raspberries, . 62.40

531 *' Blackberries, . . . 79.65

2190 ** Strawberries, . . . 273.65

561 Bunches Asparagus, . . . 56.10

375 Bushels Tomatoes, . . . 291.25

5575 Heads Cabbage, . . 223.00

GROWN BY JOHN GALLAGHER.

354 Bushels Carrots, . 177. t)0

46 " Parsnips, . . . 26.00

43 ** Cattle Beets, . . 21.50
42 ** Table Beets, . . 25.20
30 ** Salsify, . . . 15.00

1650 Heads Lettuce, . 24.75

250 Bunches Radishes, . . . 5.00

10 Bushels White Egg Turnips, . . 5.00

50 ** Stone Turnips, . . 25.00

GROWN BY C. S. FOX.

178 Bushels Snap Beans, . . 106.80

56 " Shell " . . . 39.20

14 ** Lima Beans, . . . 10.50

73 ** Dwarf Lima Beans. . . 54.75

GROWN BY MR. OWEN.

175 Bushels Peas, . . . . 192.50

44 ** Beans, . . . 26.40
55 ** Rutabaga Turnips, . . 27.50

GROWN BY MR. PARISH.

235 Bushels Onions, . . . 235.00

GROWN BY MR. MAGUIRE.

8100 Pounds Hubbard Squash, . . 162.00

150 Bushels Cucumbers, . . 90.00

Total,

$7,824.91

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RBPO&T OF THE TRUSTEBS OF THE

INVENTORY OF LIVE STOCK.

I P^r of Working Oxen,

$150.00

13 Cows, ....

546.00

3 Heifers,

45.00

14 Store Hogs,

200.00

5 Horses, ....

670.00

1 Bull. ....

35.00

Total,

$1,646.00

iNVENTOftv or Tools, Carriages, etc.

2 Ox carts. ..... $75.00

2 Hay carts, ..... 20.00

2 One horse carts, 50.00

1 Deering mower, . 30.00

1 Horse lawn mower, . 25.00

1 Hay rake, . . . 15.00

2 Cutaway harrows, . 20.00
1 Spring tooth harrow, 25.00
1 Smoothing harrow, 5.00
I tron roller, ..... 20.00
1 tondside plow, .... 10.00
1 Swivel plow, .... 10.00
1 Shovel plow. .... 5.00

1 Two-horse cultivator, 15.00

2 One-horse cultivators, . 15.00
1 Breed's Weeder, .... 10.00

3 Wheelbarrows, . . . .5.00
1 Ox sled. ..... 5.00

1 Horse sled, ..... 5.00

2 Seed Drills, ..... 5.00

8 Rakes, . . . . 2.00

9 Garden rakes, .... 3.00
7 Hayforks. . . 1.75

16 Manure forks, 4.00

16 Shovels, ..... 10.00

15 Spading shovels, .... 5.00

20 Spading forks, .... 10.00

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1 Root cutter,

$5.00

1 Hay cutter.

5.00

2 Yokes,

5.00

3 Chains,

3.00

1 Potato digger.

5.00

10 Picks,

5.00

2 Platform scales.

10.,00

10 Axes,

5.00

00 Hoes.

20.00

2 Crowbars, .

3.00

13 Baskets,

2.00

7 Scythes and snaths,

7.00

1 Stone boat, .

5.00

2 Grindstones,

3.00

8 Hand lawn mowers,

45.00

1 Top Buggy,

200.00

1 Phaeton,

50.00

1 Three seated carryall,

10000

2 Two seated carriages.

300.00

1 Surry,

150.00

2 Express wagons,

50:00

1 Chair wagon,

150.00

1 Lumber wagon.

25.00

1 Chair sleigh,

25.00

1 Two seated sleigh, .

25.00

2 Single sleighs,

25.00

4 Single harnesses.

40.00

1 Set light harness, .

25.00

2 Sets double harness,

75.00

Total,

. $1,773.75

H. M^

^RSTO

N, Farmer,

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FORTY-SECOND REPORT

OF THB

BOARD OK TKUSXEES

OF THR

Connecticut School for Boys

TO THE QOVERNOR.

Including the period from
JULY 1, 1892, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1893.

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XKUSTKKS

OF THE

CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS-

Hon. JOHN L. HOUSTON,
Tbrm Exrirks,

Hon. J. N. STATES,
Tbrm Bxpirbs,

Hon. JOHN MCCARTHY,
Tbrm Expirbs,

Hon. D. a. baker,
Tbrm Expirbs.

Hon. H. HOFFMAN,
Tbrm Expirbs,

Hon. JAS. DONOVAN,
Tbrm Expirbs,

Hon. CHAS. F. SUMNER,
Tbrm Expirbs,

Hon. NATHAN D. BATES,
Tbrm Expirbs,

Thompsonvii,i,b, Hartford County .

1897.

Nbw Havbn,
Danbury,
Warrbnvii,i,b,
Nbw Prbston,

MiDDLBTOWN,

Bolton,
Prbston,

Nbw Havbn County.
1895.

Fairfibld County.
1897.

Windham County.
1895.

IvITchfibld County.
1895.

Middlesex County.
1895.

Tolland County.
1895.

Nbw London County.
1895.

Resident 1 rustees.

Hon. N. L. BRADLEY, Mbridbn,

Tbrm Expires,

Hon. C. H. S. DAVIS, Mbridbn,
Term Expires,

Hon. JOHN C. BYXBEE, Meriden,
Term Expires,

Hon. SETH J. HALL, Mbridbn,

Term Expires,

New Haven County.

1895.

New Haven County
1895.

New Haven County.
1897.

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OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES.

PRESIDENT.

HON. JOHN h. HOUSTON.

SECRETARY AND TREASURER,

Hon. C. H. S. DAVIS.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

N. L. BRADLEY, GEORGE O. BALCH.

JOSEPH HTTTCHINS, JOHN C. BYXBEK,

J. S. LATHROP.

COMMITTEE ON DISCHARGES.

N. ly. BRADLEY, FRED DEPEYSTER,

S. J. HAlvIv, GEO. P. CRANE,

JOHN C. BYXBEE, SuFT. SAMUEL THATCHER.

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION.

J. S. LATHROP. C. H. S. DAVIS.

SANITARY COMMITTEE.

C. H. S. DAVIS, N. L. BRADLEY.

MORAI« AND REWGIOUS TRAINING.

GEORGE p. CRANE, W. S. BEECHER.

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING.

N. L. BRADLEY, S. J. HALL.

FRED DEPEYSTER, JOHN MCCARTHY.

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OFFICERS OF THE SCHOOL.

SUPERINTENDENT,
REV. SAMUEL THATCHER.

MATRON.

Mrs. SAMUEL THATCHER.

BOOK-KEEPER.

ROBERT S. HAYES.

TEACHERS IN THE CONGREGATE DEPARTMENT.

Mrs. J. S. CRABB, Mrs SADIE E. GILE,

Mrs. M. F. DAYTON.

SUPERVISOR OF SOUTH DIVISION. SUPERVISOR OF NORTH DIVISION.

THOMAS H. MAGUIRB. J. S. CRABB.

SUPERVISOR OF PRINTING DEP'T. SUPERVISOR OFTEI^EGRAPH DEFT,

REV. GEO. h. COBURN. Mrs. A. E. BURGESS.

HOSPITAI, NURSE,

Mrs. a. L. MARSTON.

parmer. night watchman.

M. H. MARSTON. PATRICK WHALAN.

COTTAGE A.
JOHN GALLAGHER, Mrs. JOHN GALLAGHER,

Supervisor. Matron.

Miss EMMA GALLAGHER, Teacher.

Cottage B.
J. A. SMITH, Mrs. J. A. SMITH,

Supervisor. Matron.

Miss NETTIE A. BROWN, teacher.

Cottage C.
JOHN H. PARISH, MiSS MARY I. RAND,

Supervisor. Matron.

Mrs. JOHN K. PARISH, Teacher.

Cottage D.
F. P. OWEN, Mrs. F. P. OWEN,

Supervisor. Matron.

Miss A. OWEN, Teacher.

Cottage E.
C. S. FOX, Mrs. C. S. FOX,

Supervisor. Matron.

Miss JENNIE F. WALSH, Teacher.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES,

To His Excellency, O. Vincent Coffin, Governor of the
State of Conneilicut:

Sir: — The Trustees of the Conne<5ticut School for Boys
respe<5lfully herewith present their forty-fourth Annual
Report.

The various departments of the School are working har-
moniously under the judicious management of Superinten-
dent Thatcher, and, in addition to the industries men-
tioned in our last report there has been added that of black-
smithing for which a brick shop has been constructed 50 by
24 feet, well appointed for the work. The sanitary condi-
tion of the School is good and the moral and religious training
of the School, supplemented by the clergymen of the differ-
ent local churches, is all that could be expected.

In the ordinary branches of education, the boys, under
experienced teachers, are making commendable progress
and the' School compares favorably with Common Schools
of the State.

The Report of the Superintendent will give fuller infor-
mation of the present state of working plans for the
future.

The following is a summary of the inmates from the es-
tablishment of the School in 1851, to Sept. 30, 1895:
Whole number of boys received since 1851, . . 5,624

Number remaining in the School, Sept. 30th, 1894, . 481

Number received between Sept. 30, 1894, and Sept. 30, 1895, 153
Number discharged between Sept. 30, 1894, and Sept. 30, 1895, 258
Number returned on old commitments, ... 66

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Whole number in School, Sept. 30, 1895, ... 442

J. S. LATHROP,
CHAS. H. S. DAVIS.
N. L. BRADLEY,
WM. S. BEECHER,
GEORGE P. CRANE,

JOHN McCarthy,

JOHN C. BYXBEE,
SETH J. HALL.

Sworn to before me, FRANK A. STEVENS,

Notary Public.

Meriden, Conn., December 24, 1895.

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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.

To the Trustees of the Connecticut School for Boys:

Gentlemen: — In conformity with law, I herewith beg
leave to present my Annual Report, to the Hon. Board of
Trustees of the Connecticut School for Boys for the year
ending Sept 30th, 1895.

The sanitary condition of the School, has maintained its
high standing. We have had very little sickness during
the past year, notwithstanding the fact that we have to re-
port five deaths for the fiscal year. But these came to us
effected by the disease of which they died. (For more ex-
plicit information on this point I refer to the Physician's re-
port.) This is the more remarkable when we consider that
many of our boys come to us predisposed to all manner of
diseases, coming as they do, many of them from surround-
ings tainted with disease, both physically and morally, and
the two natures are closely allied to each other.

A weakened and diseased body cannot produce a strong
and healthy mind, and it is everywhere apparent that an im-
pure, and immoral mind, has a weakening effect upon the
physical nature; so in order to reform the man, or boy, both
natures must be cultivated and built up. With this end in
view we have introduced during the past year a system of
calisthenics known as the **Setting up System of the regu-
lar army.**

In addition to this we have organized the boys into mili-
tary companies with the appointment of petty officers, from
among the boys themselves. This is yet in its initiatory
state, yet we believe it is a step in the right direction, and
we are hoping to have a well equipped gymnasium in the
not far distant future.

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The classes in trade teaching have been making good
progress. During the past year the trades, masonary and
brick laying, have been added to the trades already taught
in the School. From eight to sixteen boys, with instructor
have been constantly employed. As a partial result of their
work we have a new blacksmith shop 50 x 24, and one and
£i half stories high. The boys have shown great adaptabili-
ty in acquiring this trade, and as a result, we have a well
constructed building. The carpentry for this building has
been done by the class in carpentering, and also the general
repairs of the Institution, besides making many much need-
ed improvements. We have contemplated introducing the
Slyod system, but our boys with their instructor have been
kept so busy with the practical work, that we have found
no time to do so. We have also introduced a class in wood
carving as the boys seem to evince a natural taste for this
branch of industry, and our aim will be accomplished not
so much in perfecting wood carvers, as in creating in the
boys a love for the use of tools.

The Printing Office under the instruction of Rev. Geo.
L. Coburn is doing efficient work, a number of improvements
have been made, and we consider this department better
equipped than ever before. Telegraphy, with the home in-
dustries such as shoe making and tailoring have been car-
ried on as usual.

The holidays have been duly observed. The regular
Thanksgiving dinner, with its necessary fixings, was fur-
nished the boy$ on that day. On Christmas eve each division
had its Christmas tree, and every boy in the Institution was
made glad by some token of good will. The Fourth of July
was celebrated by grand field sports, in which the boys of
the various divisions manifested a great deal of proficiency
as well as enthusiasm.

August 14th was a day long to be remembered by the boys
when tbey enjoyed their annual picnic at Hanover Park.
We left on the Colony Street line of cars at 9 A. m., and on
arrival at the Park, Supt. Griffen presented us with forty
dollars worth of tickets which admitted us to the various
amusements of the park. We took our lunch with us, and

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returned at 5 p. m., all tired bnt happy. The happy hour
series of entertainments, were given once every two weeks
during the winter months, also several first class entertain-
ments by outside parties.

In conclusion I wish to express my gratitude to the mem-
bers of the Board of Trustees for their deep personal interest
in the welfare of the School.

All of which is respectfully submitted,

SAMUEL THATCHER, Supi.

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PHYSICIAN'S REPORT.

To the Superintendent of the Connecticut School for Boys:

The health of the inmates of this Institution the past
year has been unusually good. The presence of scarlet
fever here — luckily confined to three cases — shows the ne-
cessity of a place where the patients suffering from conta-
gious diseases can be better isolated. The disease in this
instance was undoubtedly contracted from some clothing
sent to one of the boys.

During the year there has been three deaths — scarlet fe-
ver, one; valvular disease of heart, one; meningitis following
purulent inflammation of middle ear, one.

From December 1894, to December 1895, the following
cases have been under treatment in the hospital.

Abcess, .

Fracture, humerus,

Malaria, .

Bilious attacks.

Fever, Intermit-

Orchitis, .

Bronchitis,

tent,

Phimosis,

Conjunctivitis,

Fever, remittent.

Phthisis, .

Contusions,

Fever, chills.

Pertussis,

Chilblains,

Fever, Scarlet,

Rheumat'm, acute

Diarrhoea,

Glands, scroful's,

Infiamatory .

Dysentery,

Gonorrhoea,

Rheumat'm, mus-

Epilepsy,

Influenza,

cular, .

Eczema,

Hemorrhoids, .

Ringworm,

Erysipelas,

Gleet,

Scabies, .

Furuncles,

Jaundice,

Sprains, .

Furuncles, of exter-

La Grippe,

Tonsillitis,

nal auditory canal.

Laryngitis, acute

Ulcers, .

Fracture, forearm.

catarrhal.

Total,

260

C. H. S. Davis, M, D.

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REPORT OF THB TRUSTEES OF THE

EXHIBIT NO. 1.

CLASSIFIED STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES AND RECEIPTS

OF THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS, FROM

OCT. 1, 1894, TO SEPT. 30, 1895.

Expenditures.

Receipts.

For Chair Shop,

$1,266.71

Bal. on hand Oct. 1,

Printing Office, .

%1.%

1894,

$1,415.83

Miscellaneous,

1,077.88

From Chair Shop,

3,862.88

Farm.

1,606.92

State Treasurer, .

71,320,81

Traveling, .

867.37

Printing Office, .

481.82

Library,

253.86

Boarders,

340.50

Postage,

74.80

Miscellaneous,

101.67

Freight,

391.07

Farm, .

257.80

Telephone and

Freight,

169.72

Telegraphing, .

132.45

Telephone, .

1.25

Chapel,

100.00

Traveling,

.65

Provisions,

18,874.64

House Furnishing,

3.03

Hoose Furnishing,

3,177.93

Laundry,

1.00

Repairs, & Imp'ts,

6,235.71

Clothing,

11.87

Laundry,

562.03

Clothing,

4,077.83

Heating and Lights

, 7,037.38

Hospital,

364.18

Stable,

2,716.22

Salaries,

23,943.15

Shoe Shop,

994.62

Ret'ning Escapes,

160.51

Stationery, .

247.90

Water Works,

677.43

Insurance,

40.00

Bai. Oct. 1, 1895,

2,125.09
^77,968.83

$77,968.83

MKRIDBN, November 25, 1895.
This is to certify that we have examined the accounts of the Superin-
tendent and Treasurer of the Connecticut School for Boys from Oc-
tober 1, 1894, to September 30, 1895, inclusive and compared them
with the vouchers, and find them correct.

The balance in the hands of the Superintendent was one hundred
and thirty -seven dollars and seventeen cents ($137.17,) and the bal-
ance in the the hands of the Treasurer was one thousand nine hun-
dred and eighty-seven dollars and ninety-two cents, ($1,987.92.)
There is also due the Institution the sum of two thousand, five hun-
dred and seventy-six dollars and thirty six cents, ($2,576.36,) for
work done by the boys.

Oscar Leach, I Auditors of

" '"• Accc

E. Livingston Wells,

Public Accounts,

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EXHIBIT NO. 2.

SHOWING THE WHOLE NUMBER OF BOYS THAT HAVE BEEN
INMATES OF THE. SCHOOL SINCE ITS OPENING IN
MARCH, 1854.

Whole number since opening,

5624

Number in School Oct. 1, 1894, .

481

From Hartford County,

New Haven County,

Fairfield

New London

Middlesex

Tolland

Litchfield

Windham

Boarders, . . . • .

Number received on old Commitment,

Number returned themselves.

17-219

Total, ...

700

Discharged in various ways.

258

Number remaining in School Oct. 1, 1895,

442

EXHIBIT NO. 3.

SHOWING THE AGE OF BOYS AT COMMITMENT.

AGE

Six,

Seven,

Eight.

Nine,

Ten,

Eleven,

Twelve,

Thirteen,

Fourteen,

Fifteen,

Sixteen,

Seventeen,

PAST YEAR PREVIOUSLY TOTAL

192

198

526

540

612

631

817

832

864

887

968

990

987

1022

317

331

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Eighteen,
Nineteen,
Twenty,

PAST YEAR PREYIOUSI^V TOTAL
0 19 19

0 5 5

oil

Total,

153

5471

5624

EXHIBIT NO. 4.

SHOWING FOR WHAT OFFENSE COMMITTED.

PAST YEAR

PREV10USI.Y

TOTAI.

Theft,

2298

2340

Burglary, .

271

573

Vagrancy, .

354

366

Truancy,

717

732

Stubbornness,

Obtaining goods on false pretense,

Arson. ...

Cruelty to animals.

Sabbath breaking, .

Malicious mischief,

Assault and battery.

Breach of the peace.

Horse stealing.

Disorderly conduct.

Robbery, .

Trespass, .

Manslaughter,

Forgers,

Driving horses without permission

I,ascivious carriage.

Profane cursing,

Getting on cars,

Abusive language.

Common drunkard.

Misdemeanor,

Fornication,

Breaking windows.

Attempt to kill.

Attempt to Commit Rape, .

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327

PAST YEAR PREVIOUSLY TOTAL

Rape,

Disobedience,

Placing obstructions on

railroads,

Receiving stolen goods,

Intoxication,

Boarders, .

177

181

Incorrigibility,

985

1051

Assault,

•

141

143

Total,

153

5481

5624

EXHIBIT NO. 5.

SHOWING BY WHAT AUTHORITY COMMITTBD.

PAST VBAR

PRBV10C8I.Y

TOTAl,

Hartford Superior Court,

New Haven

Fairfield

Litchfield

Middlesex ' '

10 '

Tolland

New London "

Windham ' '

New Haven Common Pleas

Court, 0

Hartford Police Court,

671

680

New Haven

916

954

New London

Norwich

141

Waterbury "

246

258

New Britain "

168

171

Bridgeport ' '

329

340

Meriden

196

198

Stamford ' '

Norwalk "

Middletown

Oanbury ' '

Derby

Wallingf ord ' '

StafEord "

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE

Greenwich Police Court,

Ansofiia

RockVille

Birmingham

Haddum

Huntington

New Canaan

Willimantic

Bethany Probate Court,

Justice Court, various towns.

Boarders,

Total,

PASTYBAR PRBVIOUS1.Y TOTAI.

0
0
0
0
0

0
0

153

5
5
3
1
3
2
1
0
1
2101
177

5471

5
3
1
3
2
1
1
1
2154
181

5624

EXHIBIT NO. 6.

SHOWING THE VARIOUS WAYS BY WHICH THE BOYS
LEFT THE INSTITUTION.

HAVE

PAS

TYEA]

R PREVIOUSLY

TOTAL

Placed with farmers.

544

559

Placed at various trades, .

Sentence expired.

941

Returned to parents and friends, 225

3783

4008

Sent to Deaf and Dumb Asylum,

Sent to Hospital,

Ret. to Providence Reform School

Discharged to go to sea,

to Selectmen,

for defective mittimus.

by order of Court,

by Legislature,

Remanded to alternate sentence.

Released to be tried for incend'ism

. 0

Died,

Boarders dismissed,

167

169

Released to be tried for assault,

Released to be tried for burglary.

Sent to Childrens' Home, .

To enlist in the army,

Total,

258

5711

5969

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EXHIBIT NO. 7.

SHOWING BIRTHPLACE OF THOSE COMMITTED.

329

Connecticut,

119

New York, .

Massachusetts,

Maryland,
Canada,

1
3

Ireland,

Germany,
Italy,
England,
Russia,

3
2
4
2

Scotland,

Hungary,
Sweden,

1
2

Total,

American,

Irish,

German,

French,

English,

Italian,

Scotch,

Russian,

Colored,

Austrian,

Swedish.

Canadian,

EXHIBIT NO. 8.

PARENTAGE OF THOSE COMMITTED.

Total,

153

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PARMER'S REPORT.

To the Superintendent of the Connecticut School for Boys:

The following tables show the amount of products grown
during the year ending Sept. 30, 1895, and the estimated
value of the same. Also, an inventory of stock and tools
used on the farm.

GROWN BY THE PARMER.

35 Tons English Hay,

$700.00

10 ** Hayed Oats,

150.00

3 " Clover Hay,

45.00

5 ** Meadow Hay,

50.00

15 ** Sweet Corn Fodder,

150.00

5 Calves, (3 days old,) .

5.00

PiRS,

42.50

Service of Stock,

12.00

1586 Bushels of Potatoes,

1110.20

500 Bunches Celery,

25.00

4000 Doz. Sweet Corn,

400.00

41867 Quarts Milk,

2,512.0;^

Stock sold to B. Leven,

95.00

W. J. Corrigan,

18.00

Total, ....

$5,314.72

GROWN BV MR. JOHN GAIXAGHER, CO'n'AGE A.

2750 Heads Cabbage, . . $137.50

90 Bushels Tomatoes, . 72.00

$209.50

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GROWN BY MR. J. A. SMITH, COTTAGE B.

^617 Quarts Strawberries,

$442.55

326 ** Black Raspberries,

48.90

534 ** Red Raspberries,

80.10

142 ** Blackberries, .

21.30

597 ** Currants,

159.70

30 ** English Gooseberries, .

7.50

.S06 Bunches Asparagus,

80.60

440 ** Rhubarb,

22.00

734 Heads Early Cabbage,

86.70

20 Bushels Cucumbers,

12.00

$962.35

GROWN BY MR. JOHN H. PARISH, COTTAGE

Season of 1894. Not reported.

325 Bushels Carrots,

$286.50

128 ** Parsnips,

76.80

20 '* Salsify,

10.00

Season of 1895.

248 Bushels of Carrots..

124.00

358 Bushels Onions.

358.00

1500 Bunches ''

30.00

78 Bushels Beets, .

46.80

400 Bunches Beets, .

8.00

1500 Heads Lettuce,

30.00

2750 Bushels Radishes,

55.00

110 Bushels Turnips,

66.00

$1,091.10

GROWN BY MR. F. P. OWEN, COTTAG

E D.

178 H Bushels Green Peas,

$160.65

Turnips, . . . .

27.00

GROWN BY MR. C. S. FOX. COTTAGE E.

87 Bushels Snap Beans, .
14 " White Wax, .

$187.65

$78.30
12.60

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51 Bushels Black Wax,
34 ** Shell Beans

17 " Large Limas,

29>2 " Dwarf Limas,

$45,90
30.60
15-30
26.55

$209.25

GROWN BY MR. T. H. MAGUIRE, SOUTH DIVISION.

2268 Lbs. Squash, .... $45.36

120 Bushels Cucumbers, . . . 72.00

$117.36

GROWN BY MR. J. S. CRABB, NORTH DIVISION.

1894.

333 Bushels Table Beets, . . $198.00

941 ** Cattle '* . . 470.50

1895.

271 Bushels Table Beets, . . . 162.60

441 " Cattle " . . . 224.00

Total,

1,055.10

$9,147.03

Respectfully,

M. H. Marston, Farmer,

Inventory op Carriages, Tools, etc.

1 Hay cart, ..... $40.00

1 Milburn wagon,

100.00

1 Two horse dump cart.

80.00

1 Deering mower,

60.00

1 Horse lawn mower.

25.00

1 Hay rake.

35.00

1 Advance hay tedder.

40.00

1 Cutaway harrows, .

30.00

2 Spring tooth harrow.

90.00

1 Smoothing harrow.

20.00

1 A harrow, .

5.00

1 Iron roller, .

20.00

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1 Lawn roller,

iVTV/i* r\j

MS. DV7XO.

$10.00

1 Landside plow,

10.00

1 Swivel plow,

10.00

1 Shovel plow,

5.00

2 One-horse cultivators,

15.00

1 Breed's Weeder, .

10.00

6 Wheelbarrows,

9.00

2 Sleds,

10.00

2 Seed Drills, .

5.00

8 Rakes,

2.00

9 Garden rakes,

3.50

8 Hay forks, .

4.00

16 Manure forks.

8.00

17 Potato forks,

8.50

15 Spading shovels.

7.50

16 Shovels

8.00

1 Hay cutter.

7.50

3 Chains,

3.00

2 Potato diggers.

25.00

10 Picks,

5.00

2 Platform scales,

30.00

10 Axes,

5.00

100 Hoes,

20.00

2 Crowbars, .

3.00

6 Baskets,

5.00

7 Scythes and snaths,

7.00

1 Stone boat, .

5.00

2 Grindstones,

' 3.00

8 Hand lawn mowers,

32.00

1 Top buggy,

150.00

1 Light open buggy, .

45.00

1 Three seated carryall,

50.00

2 Two seated carriages,

150.00

1 Surry, . - .

75.00

1 Express wagons,

60.00

1 Chair wagon,

125.00

I Lumber wagon.

25.00

1 Two seated sleigh, .

100.00

1 Cutter,

50.00

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1 Chair sleigh,

$25.00

1 Large two horse sleigh,

55.00

1 Business sleigh,

15.00

3 Sets single harnesses,

38.00

2 Sets heavy double harness.

60.00

1 Set light double harness,

20.00

Total,

$1,845.00

INVENTORY OP LIVE STOCK

1 Pair of working oxen,

$100.00

20 Cows, ....

800.00

6 Store hogs,

120.00

16 Shoats, ....

96.00

6 Horses, ....

600.00

1 Jersey bull, ....

50.00

Total,

▼^ ? -__.il ^_H 3 ? — A _fi1_

$1766.00

4 n/% A

During the fall and winter of the season 1894, we were

visited by the Hog Cholera, and suffered to the extent of

6 Large Store Hogs, .... $120.00

17 Chester White Shoats, . . 102.00

35 ** '' Pigs, . . 87.50

$309.50

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OF THE

BOARD OK TRUSTEES

OF THF.

Connecticut School for Boys

TO THE OOVKRNOR.

Including the period ft*om
OOTOBER 1, 1895 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1896

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TRUSTEES

OF THE

CON^NECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

Hon. JOHN h. HOUSTON,

Term Expires,
Hon. J. S. LATHROP,

Term Expires,
Hon. W. S. BEECHER,

Term Expires,
Hon. JOHN MCCARTHY,

Term Expires,
Hon. GEORGE O. BALCH,

Term Expires,
Hon. GEO. P. CRANE,

Term Expires,
Hon. FRED DEPEYSTER,

Term Expires,
Hon. JOSEPH HUTCH INS

Term Expires,

Thompsonvh,i^e, Hartford County.
1897.

New London County.

1899.
New Haven County.
1899.'
Fairfield County.

1897.
Windham County.
1899.
Litchfield County.

1899.
Middlesex County.
1899.
Tolland County.
1899.

Norwich,
New Haven,
Danbury,

ASHFORD,

Woodbury,
Portland,
, Columbia.

Resident Trustees

Meridkn,

Hon. N. L. BRADLEY,

Term Expires,
Hon. C. H. S. DAVIS, Meriden,

Term Expires,
Hon. JOHN C. BYXBEE, Meriden,

Term Expires,
Hon. SETH J. HALL, Meriden,

Term Expires,

New Haven County.

: 1899.

New Haven County.

1897.
New Haven County.

1897.

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OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES.

PRESIDENT,

Hon. JOHN L. HOUSTON.

SECRETARY,

Hon. C. H. S. DAVIS.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

W. S. BEKCHRR, J. S. LATHROP,

N. L. BRADLEY. JOHN C. BYXBEE,

GEORGE P. CRANE.
COMMITTEE ON DISCHARGES.
N. L. BRADLEY, GEO. P. CRANE,

FRED DEPEYSTER, JOHN C. BYXBEE,

S. J. HALL, SUPT. GEO. L. COBURN.

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION.

JOSEPH HUTCHINS, C. H. S. DAVIS.

SANITARY COMMITTEE.

C. H. S. DAVIS, N. L. BRADLEY.

MORAI< AND REWGIOUS TRAINING.

GEO. P. CRANE, JOHN MCCARTHY.

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING.

N. L. BRADLEY, FRED DEPEYSTER.

S. J. HALL. JOHN MCCARTHY.

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OFFICERS OF THE SCHOOL.

SUPERINTENDENT AND TREASURER,

REV. GEORGE L. COBURN.

MATRON,

MRS. GEO. L. COBURN.

BOOK-KEEPER,

ROBERT S. HAYES.

TEACHERS OF CONGREGATE DEPARTMENT,

Miss EDITH FRENCH, MRS. SADIE E. GILE,

MRS. M. F. DAYTON.

SUPERVISOR OF SOUTH DIVISION, SUPERVISOR OF NORTH DIVISION,

THOMAS H. MAGUIRE. JOHN B. LAITY.

SUPERVISOR OF PRINTING DEP'T, SUPERVISOR OF TEI*EGRAPH DEP'T,
FRANK D. YOUNG. MRS. A. E. BURGESS.

HOSPITAI, NURSE

MRS. W. D. DUNHAM.

FARMER, NIGHT WATCHMAN,

W. D. DUNHAM. ISSACHAR CURRIER.

Cottage A.

JOHN GAI^LAGHER, Mrs. JOHN GALLAGHER,

supervisor. matron.

Miss EMMA GALLAGHER, Teacher.

Cottage B.

J. A. SMITH, MRS. J. A. SMITH,

SUPERVISOR. MATRON.

Miss NETTIE A. BROWN, Teacher.

Cottage C.
JOHN H. PAklSH, Miss MARY I. RAND,

SUPERVISOR. MATRON.

Mrs. JOHN H. PARISH. TEACHER.

Cottage D.

F. P. OWEN, Mrs. F. P. OWEN,

Supervisor. Matron.

Miss A. OWEN, Teacher.

Cottage E.
J. S. CRABB, Mrs. J. S. CRABB.

Supervisor. Matron.

Miss JENNIE F. WALSH, Teacher.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES.

To his Excellency O. Vincent Zovvy^, Governor ofihe State

of Connecticut:

Sir: — In conformity with law, the Trustees of the Con-
necticut School for Boys herewith respe<5lfully present their
forty-fifth Annual Report.

The work of the School for the year has been in the main
one of quiet and steady progress, in its beneficent results
for the boys committed to its care.

On March second Mr. Thatcher resigned his position as
Superintendent of the School . His resignation was accepted
and Rev. Ceorge L. Coburn, the supervisor of the printing
department, was appointed Super intendent^^^/^w. Messrs.
Lathrop, Beecher and Hall were appointed a committee to
recommend a suitable person for the vacant office. After
examining the qualifications of a large number of candi-
dates, some of whom seemed highly competent, on May
20th. they unanimously recommended that Mr. Coburn, the
A(5ling Superintendent, be appointed permanent Superin-
tendent.

This a<5lion of the Committee was induced by the develop-
ment of very evident qualifications for the office by Mr. Co-
burn and the success attending several measures which he
had introduced. The Trustees at once confirmed the re-
commendation . Since the new Superintendent has assumed
his duties all matters concerning the School have proceeded
very pleasantly and satisfactorily. All the friends of the
School may rest assured that in Mr. Coburn they have a
man who is working intelligently and conscientiously for
the good of the Institution.

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The vacancy in the printing department, caused by the
promotion of Mr. Coburn, was filled by the appointment of
Mr. Frank D. Young, of New Haven, who seems well
adapted to the duties of the place.

The sewerage of the Institution for many years has been
in a deplorable condition. The entire sewage of all the
buildings has been carried by an open ditch for a long dis-
tance, and has become an intolerable nuisance as well as
menace to the health of the School, and a large contiguous
population of the city.

Within the year an opportunity to remedy this condition
of things has been provided through a connexion with the
system of public sewers opened by the city of Meriden. A
part of the work of conne<5ling the buildings with this sys-
tem of city sewerage has been done, within the year at an
expense of about three thousand dollars, exhausting all the
funds within our reach. In addition to this we have already
paid an assessment on the Colony Street city sewer adjoin-
ing the State land of about one thousand dollars, and have
another assessment of the same kind on the James and Col-
umbia streets sewers of about sixteen hundred dollars.

The great expense of a thorough system of sewerage is
understood by all, and for so large an Institution as ours,
the excavation mostly being through rock, the cost cannot
but be large. We shall undoubtedly be compelled to ask the
Legislature for an appropriation of money, to help meet the
expense of completing the sewerage of the Institution, and
the necessary plumbing connecfted therewith.

It has been found necessary to dispense with the piggery
of the farm, the city considering it a menace to the health
of the large adjacent population.

We have not found it possible, as yet, to form the class
in blacksmithing for which the new shop was built last
year, owing to the depression in business, and other causes.
This we regret, as the more skilled artizans we can pro-
duce the greater value to the citizenship of the State. We
hope for a more favorable condition of things at an early
day.

We are glad, however, to be able to report that during

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the year we have been able to organize a class in baking,
under a competent instructor, thus accomplishing two ob-
jects— that just alluded to — and also furnishing the School
with a considerable part of its food at the lowest cost.

Considerable improvements and repairs have been made
on the buildings and grounds, largely by the boys in the
several trades. There are other and more extensive repairs
which must soon be made, and doubtless at considerable ex-
pense.

The education of the boys in the common school branch-
es of the State, it is believed, is proceeding satisfactorily
under competent teachers in all the schools.

In conclusion we cannot but call on every officer and em-
ploye of the Institution to co-operate with us in making the
Connecticut School for 'Boys all that it ought to be, and all
that it may be, a school that shall deeply stamp its impress
on the hearts and minds of the hundreds of boys who go
out from it, and prove a beneficial influence in all their
lives.

J. L. HOUSTON,

J. S. LATHROP,

WM. S. BEECHER.

JOHN C. BYXBEE,

GEO. O. BALCH,

S. J. HALL,

JOHN McCarthy,

JOSEPH HUTCHINS.
Meriden, Oct. 14, 1896.

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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.

To the Hon. Board of Trustees, Coiuiecticut School for Boys:

Gentlemen: — In compliance with the law, I herewith
submit my report for the year ending Sept. 30, 1896.

Having entered upon the duties as Superintendent of this
Institution March third of the present year, it could hardly
be expected that I should make a full report of the condi-
tion of the School for the entire year.

On assuming the responsibilites of this important posi-
tion I found very much to be done for the benefit of the
Institution, both in repairs in and about the buildings, and
for the interest and well being of its inmates. It is a mat-
ter of noteworthy mention, that the guardian care you have
ever shown towards the School has done very much toward
accomplishing this work; and while much still remains to
be done, I am sure, with the interest you have thus far
shown, and the hearty support I have received from you in
whatever was for the interest of the School, that it may
reach a higher plane in its work than it has ever known
before.

Though juvenile reformatory work has reached a very
commendable position, in its comparative short history, yet
it has hardly passed its experimental age, and we have no
doubt, the next few years will prove even more fruitful in
the means used, and the work accomplished in the reforma-
tion of erring youth, than all the past has shown. We are
learning to look upon the work of reform in a different
light than it was in former times, and we are learning that
boyish pranks or juvenile misdemeanors are not all the re-
sult of criminal education, or of a total natural depravity of
the unfortunate child.

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In these days of speculation, criticism and doubt, there is
no small amount of questioning regarding the means used
and results reached, in the reformation of juvenile delin-
quents. Varied opinions, by different persons, are given re-
garding the best modes of procedure in dealing with this
class of offenders, and not a few of the theories advanced
are worthy of consideration, and may eventually lead to the
solving of some of the most difficult problems in reforma-
tory work.

The time has passed when the reformatories are to be in-
trusted to the thoughtless and brutish, whose principle qual-
ifications are a strong will and a stronger passion, with a
feeling that the position they occupy authorizes them to
govern the unfortunates with the iron rule of tyranny. Un-
questionably severe measures become necessary in extreme
cases, where desperate characters are met, who have no
higher aim than to concoct and practice evil of the vilest
sort; but those are the exception rather than the rule, and
with by far the greater portion of so-called juvenile crimi-
nals, there is a more excellent way in dealing with them.

The Jtivenile Houses of Correction are gradually becom-
ing associated in the public mind as Hospitals for the treat-
ment of diseased youth, rather than prisons and places for
juvenile punishment. Let this thought once take posses-
sion of the mind of the masses and prejudice that has so
long existed will gradually disappear, and the co-operation
of the public will be more fully and freely given to those in-
stitutions who labor for the upbuilding of imbecile and
diseased youth.

The great majority of the people never think that a child
is, or can be infected with an evil disease when overtaken
in crime, or that any other course can be pursued with them
than that of punishment. The boys who come to us are
not all committed here for crime. Many are placed here
under circumstances over which they had, and could have,
no control, and do not come under the title of criminals, in
any sense of the word . They were never guilty of any crime
unless it was that they were born, but certainly that was not
their fault. They have no homes. They come from orph-

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an and other charitable institutions. They come from
apologies for homes, and from the association and influence of
unnatural and inhuman parents. It was a charity to place
them here.

Many of them, it is true, come to us from the lowest walks
of life, where vice and sin of every form abound. They
are diseased mentally, morally and physically. An evil di-
sease has taken hold of them, and from the crown of their
head to the soles of their feet the marks of the evil are vi-
sible. The most careful and critical diagnosis of such cases
becomes necessary, just the same as the patient taken to any
hospital. His disposition is to be studied; his temperament
is to be noted; his inclinations, proclivities and general
trend of character learned; his moral, mental and physical
weaknesses clearly understood, in fact he is placed (or should
be) under the light of the X-ray, so to speak, and kept there
until every defect of his diseased character is understood
and carefully treated.

This class often requires the attention of the most skillful
talent among the reformatory workers, to attend them. It
is worse than folly to put careless eye-servers in charge of
such cases, where it requires patient, conscientious work-
men, or if you please, physicians of the highest order in
this line of work. No manufacturer or merchant would
trust their business for a moment to a class of novices, who
care nothing for the interests of the employer, further than
the pecuniary benefit they derived from it, and yet there
are far to many who Qreep into the reformatories to aid in
directing the destines of immortal souls, who have no higher
ambition than to get what they can for their own benefit,
without regard to thQ means used in obtaining it, and render
as little service as possible in return. We believe the most
conscientious, the most intelligent, and the best educated,
by study and experience, are the best people to be employed
in this line of work. There is very little economy in cheap
help. Give us a corps of cultured, large hearted, broad
minded, godly men and women, and we will show you a
School whose morale will stand correspondingly high. Re-
verse this and the standard of the school will neither be sat-

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isfactory to the State or pleasing to ourselves.

Many of the boys come to us with a very limited idea of
personal cleanliness, moral purity, or religious culture. Is
it a strange thing that some should leave the School with-
out reaching a very high grade in either mental or moral
training? In many cases after a boy is committed to the
Institution, the parents, or some so-called friend, begins a
systematic course for his release, using for their strongest
point the argument, **the boy has been punished enough,'*
thus trying to hinder, rather than promote, the means used
for the greatest good by the interest for the boys welfare.
There are certain people who take a very low and narrow
view of the work of the School, and the wonder is that so
high a percentage of the boys go out from us who prove, by
their lives, the salutary influence of the School.

It is asserted on good authority, by well-founded facts,
that seventy-five per cent, of the boys who leave the School
are reformed. If this is so, and we have good reasons for
believing it, that of itself should besuflBcient encouragement
to continue a work whose results promise and yield so much.
Those boys go out from us into many ways of life, and enter
into many different occupations, in mercantile, mechani-
cal, and professional callings; not a few of which reach
positions that prove them worthy of the confidence they
receive.

But the question is raised, what becomes of the remain-
ing twenty-five per cent. After much study and thought
upon the subject, I am led to believe that at least fifteen
per cent, of them enter the class, found everywhere, who
manage to earn sufficient support for themselves and fami-
lies and if they meet no serious misfortune, they will never
be a burden upon the State. Five per cent, enter that easy-
going class, who are found in many communities, having no
definite aim in life, working at odd jobs, as circumstances
offer, ready to work or play as they may be called upon,
subsisting at last upon whatever charities may be offered
them, or ending their days in the almshouse The re-
maining five per cent, are those who help to form the tramp
army or the vagabond crowd, and spend most of their time

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in the lock-ups and prisons of the land, and die at last un-
mourned and unregretted. This we believe to be a fair
consideration of the subject, and are quite sure that with
the highest grade of officers and teachers, in every department
of the reformatory work of the School, there would soon be
seen even more than seventy-five per cent, of cures among
the boys aflFected with the evil disease.

So long as indiflFerent and profane men and women, who
have very little principle for honesty, morality or righteous-
ness, are placed over erring youth, of both sexes, so long
will the hope of philanthropists be deferred, and the expec-
tation of the State go unrealized.

DrSClPUNE OF THE SCHOOL.

There is a marked growth for the better in the discipline
and improved condition of the School that is very apparent.
This is not the result of any one, or a part, but to the hearty
co-operation of all the officers of the Institution, to labor
for the best good of the whole, until there has come to be a
pleasant and honorable rivalry, or rather emulation, as to
who can best work or best serve. This spirit is becoming
contagious in no small degree throughout the School, and
many of the boys show signs of improvement in many
things, which is a matter of encouragement to everv earnest,
conscientious worker for the benefit and welfare of erring
youth.

It is a source of great encouragement to us to know, ais
we have reason to, from the testimony of many of the par-
ents and friends of the boys, voluntarily given, that the
old prejudices so long held toward the School are gradually
giving away, and people are slowly becoming convinced of
the fact that boys committed to our keeping are benefitted
by the healthful influences, kind treatment, and careful
training they receive here. No boy can enter the School
without being made to feel, to a greater or less extent, the.
influence which is brought to bear upon him for good.
And no boy enters here, who gives heed to, or labors for,
the advantages offered him, can leave the School without
carrying away with him great and permanent benefits mor-
ally and mentally. Not a few friends of the boys, who

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come here bear witness to this fact, that the Institution is
a Training School, as well as a Sanitary and Industrial
Home.

Boys Received and Discharged.

Whole number of boys received since the opening of the School

March 1st, 1854, ..... 5,815

Number remaining in the School Sept. 30th, 1895, 442

Number received between Sept. 30, 1895, and Sept. 30. 18%, 190

Number discharged between Sept. 30, 1895, and Sept. 30, 18%, 231

Number returned on old Commitments, ... 68

Whole number in School Sept. 30, 18%, ... 469

Industries.
The industries of the School have been undergoing some
very radical changes within the last few years, greatly to
the advantage of the boys. There is now in successful op-
eration, and under experienced and practical teachers,
printing, painting, masonary, carpentry, shoemaking,
plumbing, baking, telegraphy and laundering. Much of
the tailoring of the Institution is done here but not taught
as a trade. If a practical tailor was employed and this de-
partment made a trade, very much more of the work could
be done, that is now purchased abroad, and money saved to
the State, as well as placing another useful trade within
reach of the boys.

Electric Lights.

During the summer two arc lights have been placed on the
west side of the building which has supplied a long felt ne-
cessity. The rear of the buildings has long been the- resort
of mischievous persons who have come upon the premises
evenings and late at night, occupying the barns and sheds
whenever they could force an entrance, and using the boiler
house for a lodging place, besides committing many petty
and annoying depredations. We believe the lights will
have a tendency to reduce this trespassing, and save more
than their cost to the State.

Sanitary Condition.

The sanitary condition of the School during the year has
been generally very good. During the winter there were

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several cases of scarlet fever, of which, we are happy to say,
only one proved fatal. During the last two months the
measles have been quite prevalent in the Institution, threat-
ening at one time to develop into an epidemic, but fortunately
assuming a mild form, no fatal cases occurred, and no serious
results have followed. Fifty-seven cases were treated in
the hospital, to date, all of which, with the exception of a few
convalescents have been discharged. For further informa-
tion on this subject I would respectfully refer you to the phy-
sician's report.

Library.

The School is fortunate in the possession of afine library
of interesting and instructive books, which are much enjoyed
by the boys, but to retain it, and keep it up to its former high
standard of usefulness, it becomes an imperative necessity
that it should be replenished from time to time, as the books
are constantly wearing out by use, or becoming worthless
by constant wear. We ought to have five hundred volumes
at once to continue our library in a serviceable condition.

Fences.
The fences on the State property are in a deplorable con-
dition, but t)wing to the heavy drain upon theSchool finances
we are unable to make all the necessary repairs at present.

Religious Instruction.

The religions services on the Sabbath continue after their
accustomed order. Sabbath school in the morning at nine
o'clock, and preaching service in the afternoon, conducted
by the different clergymen of the city.

The Band.

The band, which has been noticeably silent during the
past season, owing to unavoidable causes, is making good
progress in its work, and will doubtless soon be heard again.

Repairs and Improvements.
A great deal of necessary repairing and improvements
have been accomplished during the last few months in and
about the buildings and grounds, nearly all of which has

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been done by the boys and their instructors, at comparative-
ly small expense to what it would otherwise have cost.

There is much more that will need attention soon, about
the bams and sheds; the sills and many other timbers will
doubtless have to be renewed in order to insure the safety,
as well as continuance of the buildings.

The Yard Fences.

The fences about the yards on the west side of the main
building will soon need a thorough overhauling, necessitat-
ing much new work to put them in proper shape. It would
no doubt be far better to substitute an iron fence for the pre-
sent wooden structure, though the first cost would be some-
what more, it would probably be the cheapest in the end.

Conduit.

During the month of July a brick water-tight conduit
nearly one hundred feet long, twenty-four inches wide and
eighteen inches deep, was built from the north end of the
main building to Cottage B, for the use of the steam and gas
pipes, the water pipe being placed outside, the large steam
pipe being enclosed with an asbestos covering. The work,
which required a large amount of earth and rock excava-
tion, was nearly all done by the boys at a comparatively
small cost to the State, and will, according to our engineer's
estimate, result in a saving of $225.00 per year, in coal, and
give a heating service to the Cottage that could not be at-
tained before.

Sewers.

A very complete system of sewerage was built upon the
State property last spring to connect with the city sewers,
at a total cost of $2,967.06, which, when the connections are
made and the necessary plumbing is completed, the sanitary
work of the Institution will probably be second to none in
the State.

Added to the above expense for sewers may properly be
mentioned here, the Colony street sewer assessment, paid to
the City of Meriden, amounting to $970.00.

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The Governor.

On Thursday afternoon, June 11, we were pleasantly sur-
prised by a visit from Governor O. Vincent Coffin, of our
State, and his private secretary Mr. F. D. Haines, who made
a thorough examination of the Institution and premises.
His interesting talks to the boys are a matter of very
pleasant recollection. For several days after, their visit was
the topic of conversation, letter and composition writing,
and in one instance, a boy wrote the Govenor and received
a pleasant letter in reply.

Conclusion.

In conclusion, I desire to thank the Honorable Board of
Trustees for the assistance that has been so kindly given me
in many ways, in the management of the Institution, and
which has tended so largely in developing the present
healthy condition of its affairs.

I most cordially extend my thanks to the officers, teachers
and attaches of every grade, for their uniform courtesy, and
hearty co-operation in aiding in so many ways to harmonize
any differences of opinion that might arise, or may have
existed, and thus bringing the best of every vital force and
moral power to bear for the best interest of the whole.

Nor would we forget the boys whose uniform politeness
and gentlemanly bearing has proved a source of pleasure
and gratification, arising from the fact, that at once becomes
apparent, the labor expended in their behalf is not in vain,
and with devout thankfulness to God, our heavenly Father,
for the manifold blessings vouchsafed to all, in our labors
of mercy and love, we go on, not counting our lives dear
unto ourselves, hoping, trusting, praying that many of these
unfortunate boys committed to our charge, may go from this
Institution redeemed from the bondage of sinful habits, and
from the thraldom of sin and wrong, through the power of
Christ the redeemer of men.

* 'Heirs of the same inheritance.

Children of the self -same God,
They have but stumbled in the path
We have in weakness trod.*'

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T respectfully refer you to the balance sheet accompanying
this report, for the financial condition of the Institution,
and the several reports and tables following will give you
much statistical information of interest.

GEO. L. COBURN, Supt.

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PHYSICIAN'S REPORT.

To the Superintendent of the Coniiecticnt School for Boys:

During the past year the School has escaped serious dis-
ease, and the majority of the complaints have been of a
minor nature, the ordinary ones that children are subject
to, and constitutional weaknesses that we may expect among
this class of children, the parentage of a large percent of boys
belonging, as so many of them do, to the drinking and pro-
fligate class.

It is gratifying to be able to report that with an average
attendance of some 475 inmates, only three deaths occurred
during the year, one very frail boy from malignant scarlet
fever, one from drowning, and one evidently from some
heart-trouble, as he was engaged in play up to a few min-
utes before his death.

During the winter of 1895-6 we had sixteen cases of scarlet
fever, but by promptly isolating those afflicted the disease
did not spread to any great extent. The cases all occurred
to boys who had been inmates of the Institution for several
months. The disease was probably introduced by some
clothing sent from Bridgeport to one of the boys, it being
prevalent in that city.

Three severe cases of diphtheria were taken down at about
the same time. They were promptly isolated and at once
received the anti-toxine treatment, and made a good re-
covery.

For the first time in many years, we have been visited by
an epedemic of measles, of a mild type, and by strict
quarentining we only had fifty-seven cases, all making a
good recovery.

There has been considerable less sickness than in previous

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years, owing in a great degree to the improved sanitary con-
ditions. Taking this into consideration with the bathing
facilities and regulating in all respects, sleeping, study,
work, a wholesome dietary, etc., etc., a marked improve-
ment is soon seen in the appearance of the boys after they
have been a short time in the Institution.

From Oct. 1895, to Oct. 1896, 619 cases have been treated
in the hospital.

MEDICAL CASES.
Bronchitis (Acute) 84 Fever (Intermittent; 8 Phthisis Pulmonalis 5

Balanitis

Fever (Remittent) 2

Rhus poisoning 2

Cystitis (Acute;

1 1

Fever (Scarlet) . 16

Pharnyngitis 16

Chilblains

Glands, Scrofulous 8

Porrigo . 5

Conjunctivitis

Gonorrhcea 5

Pleuritis . . 2

(Phlyctenular)

Gleet . 7

Rheumatism

Conjunctivitis,

Gastro-Enteritis 2

(Muscular) . 15

( Acute Catarrahal) 10

Hordeolum 4

Rheumatism (Acute

Chorea

Hemorrhoids 7

Articular) . 2

Dysentery .

Heart Valvular Dis-

Ringworm 1

DiarralMEa .

ease of 5

Scabies . . 1

Diphtheria .

Iritis (Acute) 8

Tonsillitis (Simple

Enteritis

Indigestion (Acute) 57

and Follicular) 42

Eczema

Measles . . 57

Tinea Capitis . 1

Epilepsy .

Malaria . . 42

- _

Furuncles .

Otitis Media 4
SURGICAL CASES.

Total 526

Abcess (Simple)

Fracture of Radius

Synovitis (knee) 1

Abcess of Lachr

(Colles) . 1

Wounds 19

mal Gland

Fracture of Tibia 1

Minor surgery, such

Burns

Contusions

Erysipelas

Fracture of Patella ^
Hernia . ^
Hydrocele . 1

as glass in feet,
broken needle in
arm, ect. . 22

Fistula in Ano

Ingrowing Toe Nails 3

Total . 93

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EXHIBIT NO. K

CLASSIFIED STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES AND RECEIPTS
OF THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS, FROM

OCT. 1, 1895, TO SEPT. 30, 1896.

EXPKNDITURES.

Chair Shop, .

$78.30

Miscellaneous,

145.11

Farm,

1421.65

Traveling,

536.77

Library,

97.57

Postage, .

75.80

Freight, .

369.16

Telegraph and

Telephone,

110.20

Chapel, .

88.00

House Furnishing,

3168.75

Repairs, .

5804.59

Improvements,

5544.82

Laundry, .

413.35

Clothing,

4706.09

Heating & Light,

7597.80

Hospital, .

404.62

Shoe Shop,

1113.64

Ret'ning Escapes,

123.60

Stafy & School B'k

s, 556.88

Water, .

770.83

Insurance,

40.00

Stable, .

2188.97

Printing Office,

777.05

Salaries, .

23915.43

Provisions ,

177%.58

Bal. Sept. 30th, 189

6, 370.61

178,216.17

Bal. on hand Oct. 1st,

1895,

$2125.09

From Chair Shop, .

4513.27

State Treasurer,

70087.54

Board,

409.13

Miscellaneous,

92.92

Farm,

342.55

Freight, .

136.78

Telegraph and

Telephone,

.75

Printing Office,

508.14

178.216.17

Meriden, Conn., October 16, 18%.
This certifies that we have examined the accounts fo the Superin-
tendent and Treasurer of the Conneticut School for Boy's, from Oc-
tober 1st, 1895, to September 30th, 1896, inclusive, compared them
with the vouchers and find the same correct. The balance in the
hands of the Superintendent was fifty -two dollars and forty-four
cents ($52.44) and the balance in the hands of the Treasurer was three
hundred and eighteen dollars and seventeen cents, ($318.17.) Total
balance on hand $370.61

E. Livingston Wells, I Ajtdiiors of
James A. Jones,

\ Public Accounts.

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EXHIBIT NO. 2.

SHOWING THE WHOLE NUMBER OF BOYS THAT HAVE BEEN

INMATES OF THE SCHOOL SINCE ITS OPENING IN

MARCH, 1854.

Whole number since opening,
Number in School October 1, 1895,
From Hartford County,

New Haven County,

Fairfield

New London

Middlesex

Tolland

Litchfield

Windham
Boarders,

Number received on old Commitment,
Number returned themselves, .

Total,
Discharged in various ways,

Number remaining in School Oct. 1. 1896,

5814
442
50
68
3S

3
51
17-258

700
231

469

EXHIBIT NO. 3.

SHOWING THE AGK OF BOYS AT COMMITMENT.

AGK

Six,

Seven,

Eight,

Nine,

Ten,

Eleven ,

Twelve,

Thirteen,

Fourteen,

Fifteen,

Sixteen,

Seventeen,

PAST YHAR PREVIOUSl^Y TOTAL

198

200

540

558

631

645

832

864

887

923

990

1020

1022

1050

331

359

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AGE

Eighteen,
Nineteen,
Twenty,

PAST YEAR PREVIOUSLY TOTAL

0 19 19

0 5 5

0 1 I

Total,

190

5624

5814

EXHIBIT NO. 4.

SHOWING FOR WHAT OFFENSE COMMIl^TED.

PAST YEAR

PREVIOUSI.Y

TOT A I,

Theft,

2340

2378

Burglary,

273

287

Vagrancy,

366

377

Truancy,

732

743

Stubborness,

Obtaining goods on

:alse pretence, 0

Arson,

Cruelty to animals,

Sabbath Breaking,

Malicious Mischief,

Assault and Battery,

Breach of the Peace,

Horse stealing.

Disorderly Conduct,

Robbery,

Trespass,

Manslaughter,

Forgers,

Driving horses withoi

at permission, 3

Lacivious Carriage,

Profane Cursing,

Getting on Cars,

Abusive Language,

Common Drunkard,

Misdemeanor,

Fornication,

Breaking Windows,

Attempt to Kill,

Attempt to Commit '.

Rape, . 0

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PAST YEAR PRKVIOIJA' TOTAL,

Rape, ... 0

Disobedience, . . 2
Placing Obstructions on Railroads, 0

Receiving Stolen Goods, 0

Intoxication, . 2

Boarders, ... 3
Incorrigibility, . . 93

Assualt, ... 6

Total,

190

22>

181

184

1051

1144

143

149

5624

5814

EXHIBIT NO. 5.

SHOWING BY WH^T AUTHORITY COMMITTED.

Hartford Supei

rior

Court,

PAST YEAR

PREVIOlTSI«\

' TOTAL
39

New Haven

Fairfield

Litchfield

Middlesex

Tolland

New London

Windham

New Haven Comn

ion Pleas

Court, 0

Hartford Police C<

3urt,

680

700

New Haven

954

992

New London

Norwich

141

145

Waterbury

258

269

New Britain

171

179

Bridgeport

340

350

Meriden

198

203

Stamford

Norwalk

Middletown

Danbury

Derby

Wallingford

Stafford

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PAST YEAR PREVIOUSLY TOTAL

Greenwich Police Court,

Ansonia

Putnam

Stonington

Haddam

Huntington

New Canaan

Willimantic

Bethany Probate Court,

Justice Court,

Various Towr

IS, 53

2154

2207

Boarders,

t ( « t

181

184

Total,

190

5624

5804

EXHIBIT NO. 6

SHOWING THE VARIOUS WAYS BY WHICH THE BOYS HAVE
LEFT THE INSTITUTION.

PAST YEAR

Placed with farmers, . 22

PREVIOUSLY

559

TOTAI,
581

Placed at various trades,

Sentence expired, .

941

942

Returned to parents and friends, 200
Sent to Deaf and Dumb Asylum, 0
Sent to hospital, . . 0
Ret. to Providence Reform School, 0

4008

1
7
5

4208

1
7
5

Discharged to go to sea,
to selectmen.

0 .
0

7
2

for defective mittimus,

by order of Court,
by Legislature, .
Remanded to alternate sentence,

0
0
0

Rel. to be tried for incendiarism.

Died,

Boarders dismissed, .

Released to be tried for burglary,

Raleased to be tried for assault,

Sent to Childrens' Home,

To enlist in the Army,

3
2
0
0
0
0

169

171

Total,

231

5969

6200

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KEPORT OF THE TKUSTICES OF THE

C>11V^W1X>V» DIK

xnrr,AV.

.n «jr 1 1

iWv^r, v,^

inmi 1 ir

»u.

Connecticut, ....

121

New York,

Massachusetts,

Maryland, .

Canada,

Ireland,

Germany, .

Italy,

England,

Russia,
Scotland, .

10
5

Hungary, .

France,

North Carolina,

Ohio,

Rhode Island,

Pennsylvania,

West Virginia,

New Jersey,

Total,

EXHIBIT NO. 8.

PARENTAGE OF THOSE COMMITTED.

American,

Irish,

German,

French ,

English,

Italian,

Scotch,

Russian,

Colored,

Austrian,

Swedish,

Canadian,

Spanish,

Total,

190

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FARMER'S REPORT.

To the Superintendent of the Conncctiait School for Boys:

The following tables show the amount of products grown
during the year ending Sept. 30, 1896, and the estimated
value of the same. Also, an inventory of stook and tools
used on the farm.

GROWN BY THE FARMER.

25 Tons English Hay,

$500.00

6 '* Meadow Hay,

75.00

18 " Corn Fodder,

180.00

2 ** Hungarian Grass,

40.00

6 Calves, three days old, .

6.00

8 Pigs, six weeks old,

20.00

Service of Stock,

8.00

1600 Bushels of Potatoes,

960.00

3600 Doz. Sweet Corn,

360.00

25760 Quarts Milk, .

1288.00

Stock sold W. J. Corrigan,

5.00

German,

15.00

$3,457.00

GROWN BY MR. JOHN GALI.A(;HER, COTTAGE A.

2700 Heads Late Cabbage, . . . $137.00

145 Bushels Ripe Tomatoes,
30 " Green

12 " Peppers, White Mountain,
2 " ** Cayenne,

2 " " Chillian,

108.75

15.00

9.00

2.00

. $273.75

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E B.

GROWN BY MR. J. A. SMITH, COTTAC

1056 Bunches Asparagus,
750 '* Rhubarb,
1865 Quarts Strawberries,
780 " Red Raspberries,
39 " Black
81 ** Blackberries,
1161 ** Currants,
1498 Heads Cabbage,
240 Bushels Beets, .

$105.60

37.50

279.75

80.10

5.85

8.10

116.10

74.90

156.00

$863.90

261 Bushels Onions,

$156.60

2500 Bunches "

125.00

53 Bushels of Beets,

26.50

400 Bunches

20.00

20 Bushels Salsify,

10.00

5 ** Parsnips,

2.50

GROWN BY MR. F. P. OWEN, GOTTAGE D.

55 Bushels Turnips,
169 " Peas,

GROWN BY J. S. CRABB, COTTAGE E.

217 Bushels String Beans,
46 ** Bush Limas,
38 " Pole "...

$340.60

$13.75
152.10

$165.85

$161.95
23.00
19.00

$203.65

GROWN BY MR. T. H. MAGUIRE, SOUTH DIVISION.

1800 Pounds Squash, .... $36.00

130 Bushels Cucumbers, . 75.00

$111.00

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GROWN BY MR. J. R. BRANDENBKRGKR, GARDENER.

3200 ** Radishes,

64.00

5 Bushels Spanish Radishes,

5.00

22 ** Cucumbers.

13.20

20 '* Tomatoes,

15.00

25 ** Early Onions, .

20.00

1600 Heads Lettuce, .

32.00

800 Bunches Celery, .

48.00

2 Bushels Beets,

1.20

8 ** Peppers,

8.00

8 Barrels Apples, .

12.00

$230.10

$2,189.15

Farmer's,

3,457.00

Total,
Respectfully,

$5,646.15

W. D. Dunham, Farmer,

INVENTORY OF CARRIAGES, TOOLS, ETC.

1 Hay cart.

$30.00

1 Milburn wagon.

70.00

2 Two horse dump carts.

200.00

1 Deering mower,

50.00

1 Horse lawn mower,

10.00

1 Hay rake, .

25.00

1 Advance tedder.

30.00

1 Cutaway harrow, .

25.00

1 Smooothing harrow.

15.00

1 A harrow, .

5.00

1 Iron roller, .

10.00

1 Lawn roller.

5.00

1 Landside plow,

10.00

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1 Swivel plow,

$10.00

1 Sliovel plow,

5.00

2 One horse cultivators,

10.00

1 Breed's Weeder,

10.00

6 Wheelbarrows,

6.00

2 Sleds, .

8.00

2 Seed Drills,

5.00

8 Rakes,

2.00

9 Garden Rakes,

3.00

12 Pitch forks,

6.00

12 Manure forks,

6.00

6 Potato forks.

3.00

5 Spading shovels,

2.00

12 vShovels,

8.00

1 Hay cutter.

6.00

3 Chains,

3.00

2 Potato diggers,

20.00

10 Picks,

5.00

2 Platform scales.

25.00

6 Axes,

6.00

25 Hoes,

5.00

8 Baskets,

4.00

4 Sythes and snaths,

5.00

2 Grindstones,

3.00

8 Hand lawn mowers,

25.00

1 Top buggy.

100.00

1 Light open buggy,

40.00

1 Three seated carryall.

40.00

2 Two seated Carriages,

100.00

1 Surry,

50.00

1 Express wagon.

45.00

1 Chair Wagon,

125.00

1 Lumber Wagon,

20.00

1 Two Seated Sleigh,

100.00

1 Cutter,

50.00

1 Chair Sleigh,

25.00

1 Large Two Horse Sleigh, ,

50.00

1 Business Sleigh,

10.00

3 Sets Single Harness,

38.00

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2 Sets Heavy Double Harness, $50.00

1 Set Light Double Harness, . 20.00

Total, . . $1,539.00

INVENTORY OK UVE STOCK.

1 Pair Working Oxen, . . . $175.00

19 Cows, ..... 770.00

6 Horses, ..... 600.00

1 Bull, . • . . . 30.00

$1,575.00

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FORTY-SIXTH REPORT

OP THE

BOARD OK XRUSXEES

OF THE

Connecticut School for Boys

TO THE OOVKRNOR.

Including the period ft>om
OOTOBER 1, 1896TO SEFTEMBER 30, 1897.

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TRUSTEES

OK THE

CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

Hon. J. S. IrATHROP, Norwich,

Term Expirbs, ....
Hon. GEO. P. CRANE, Woodbury,

Term Expires, ....
Hon. W. S. BEECHER, New Haven,

Term Expires, ....
Hon. GEORGE O. BALCH, Ashford,

Term Expires. ....
Hon. FRED DEPEYSTER, Portland,

Term Expires, ....
Hon. JOSEPH HUTCHINS, Columbia.

Term Expires, ....
Hon. IvEVERETT BRAINARD, Hartford,

Term Expires, ....
Hon. GEORGE RICHARDSON, Bridgeport, Fairfield County

Term Expires, ..... 1901.

New London County.
1899.
Litchfield County.

1899.

New Haven County.

1899.

Windham County.

1899.

Middlesex County.

1899.

Tolland County.
1899.

Hartford County.
1901.

Resident Trustees.

Hon. JOHN C. BYXBEE, Meriden,

Term Expires,
Hon. N. L. BRADLEY, Meriden,

Term Expires,
Hon. JOHN W. COE, Meriden,

Term Expires,
Hon. EUGENE A. HALL, Meriden,

Term Expires,

New Haven County.

1901.
New Haven County.

1899.
New Haven County.

1901.
New Haven County.

1901.

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TRUSTEES.

PRBSIDBNT,

Hon. J. S. IvATHROP.

SKCRKTARY AND TRBASURKR,

Hon. EUGENE A. HALlr.

KXBCUTIVE COMMITTBB.

GEORGE P. CRANE, J. S. LATHROP,

JOHN C. BYXBEE, JOSEPH HUTCHINvS,

JOHN W. COE.

COMMITTKB ON DISCHARGBS.

JOHN C. BYXBEE, GEO. P. CRANE,

N. Iv. BRADLEY, EUGENE A. HALL,

JOHN W. COE, SUPT. GEO. L. COBURN.

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION.

J. S. LATHROP, W. S. BEECHER,

GEO. O. BALCH.

SANITARY COMMITTEE.

N. L. BRADLEY, LEVERETT BRAINARD,

JOHN W. COE.

MORAL AND RELIGIOUS TRAINING.

GEO. P. CRANE, W. S. BEECHER.

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING.

N. L. BRADLEY, FRED DEPEYSTER,

EUGENE A. HALL, GEORGE RICHARDSON.

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OFFICERS OF THE SCHOOL.

SITPERINTBNDKNT,

REV. GEORGE h. COBURN.

ASSISTANT SUPKRINTKNDBNT AND BOOK-KKBPHR,
FRANK PERRIN.

MATRON,

MRS. GEO. L. COBURN.
Mrs. frank PERRIN.

TBACHBRS IN CONGRKCATK DEPARTMENT,

PAUL, C. BOOTH, MRS. M. F. DAYTON,

Miss EDITH FRE]^JCH.

SUPERVISOR OF SOUTH DIVISION, SUPERVISOR OF NORTH DIVISION,

THOMAS H. MAGUIRE. JOHN B. IrAITY.

SUPERVISOR OF PRINTING DEP'T, SUPERVISOR OF TELEGRAPH DEP'T,
FRANK D. YOUNG. MRS. A. E. BURGESS.

HOSPITAL NURSE,

MRS. A. J. SLOPER.

FARMER, NIGHT WATCHMAN,

H. W. KIBBE. ISSACHAR CURRIER.

Cottage A.

JOHN GAlrlvAGHER, Mrs. JOHN GALLAGHER,

supervisor. matron.

Miss EMMA GALLAGHER, Teacher.

Cottage B.

J. A. SMITH, MRS. J. A. SMITH,

SUPERVISOR. MATRON.

Miss NETTIE A. BROWN, Teacher.

Cottage C.
JOHN H. PARISH, Miss MARY I. RAND,

SUPERVISOR. MATRON.

Mrs. JOHN H. PARISH, Teacher.
Cottage D.
F. P. OWEN, Mrs. F. P. OWEN.

Supervisor. Matron.

Miss A. OWEN, Teacher.
Cottage E.
J. S. CRABB, Mrs. J. S. CRABB,

Supervisor. Matron.

Mrs. LILLA DAVIS, Teacher.

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RBPORT OP THE TRUSTEES.

To His Excellency Lorrin A. Cooke, Governor of the State of
Connecticut:

Sir: — The Trustees of the Connecticut School for boys
respectfully herewith present their forty-sixth annual report.

The past year has not been marked by any striking fea-
tures of difference from several preceding years.

The appended report of the Superintendent will furnish
complete information concerning the financial condition of
the School, the employees, the number of inmates, the im-
provements made during the past year, etc.

The General Assembly at its last session made an appro-
priation of $10,000 for the purpose of replumbing and for
rebuilding the fences, and to pay several assessments or-
dered by the City of Meriden, at an expense of $6,103.62,
and contracts for replacing the enclosures adjoining the
main building of the School have been made to be com-
pleted as early as November 1, 1897.

There remains yet much to be done to put the farm fences
in good order but plans and instructions have been prepared
and the work begun upon them . The discipline of the
School, and the moral and religious training are carefully
looked after by Superintendent Coburn and his corps of
efficient officers.

While exercising a rigid economy in the management of
the School we have given the boys food and clothing of the
best quality.

The boys under the new law, grade out of the School on
good behaviour. As the rule now is, a boy by uniform
good conduct can leave the School on probation, at the end

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of eleven months after entering the Institution, but any
boy can be called back to the School without process of law,
if his conduct is such, after leaving it, as to make him an
unprofitable member of society.

The whole number of boys received since 1851, . 5980

Number remaining in School Sept. 30th, 18%, . 469

Number received between Sept. 30th, 18% and Sept. 30th, 1897, 166
Number discharged between Sept. 30th, 18% and Sept. 30th, 1897, 265

The Superintendent's report and the accompanying ta-
bles will give fuller information of the present state of the
School and the plans for the future.

Much time has been given to the perfecting of plans for the
improvement of the property, both of the School buildings
and the farm.

J. S. LATHROP,
GEORGE P. CRANE,
JOSEPH HUTCHINS,
JOHN C. BYXBEE,
FREDERICK DEPEYSTER,
EUGENE A. HALL.
Mkriden, Conn., Oct. 13, 1897.

Subscribed and sworn before me this 13th day of October,
1897.

EUGENE A. HALL,

Notary Public.

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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.

To the Honorable Board of Trustees, Connecticut School for
Boys:

Gentlemen: — In compliance with the law, I herewith
present my Annual Report of the Connecticut School for
Boys, for the year ending September 30, 1897.

It is a matter of no small study to ascertain the best meth-
ods for the management of between four and five hundred
boys, with dispositions as varied as their personalities, and
reach the best results in the development of that which is best
within them. In many cases there is comparatively little
to work upon. In others, what there is that might be de-
veloped, is, to a great extent, hindered and dwarfed by
the prejudice and false sentiment that exists among many
people of the State, toward the School, that tends to para-
lyze the labors and influence of those who are placed in
charge of the boys.

Parents and friends come to the School intoxicated, and
demand to be allowed to visit the boys, or demand the re-
lease of boys, regardless of rules or law. It is not an un-
usual thing to find that visitors have tampered with the boys
in such a manner as to cause them to be defiant and re-
bellious to authority, and when spoken to for such a cause,
they become insolent in the presence of the boys, who are
impressed with the idea that the parent is the only one who
has any right with them. That class of people are largely
responsible for many of the articles which appear in public
print, and help to feed the prejudice of those who never
visit us and know nothing of the work of the School.

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In many instances the friends of the boys feel that their
children have been unjustly dealt with in committing them
to the School, and they appear here and berate the Superin-
tendent and officers for holding their children who are inno-
cent of committing wrong, and have been committed wrong-
fully. They seem to forget, or utterly ignore the fact, that
the Institution had nothing whatever to do with their com-
mitment. They are placed here by authority of the Courts,
in compliance with the Statute Law, and we are to deal with
them in the best possible manner, to insure the greatest pos-
sible results for good. In some cases the parents of incor-
rigible boys who cannot be controlled at home, and are sent
here, try to assert the right to their management while
here.

With so many influences at work, both within and with-
out; both within the boy and without him, it is a problem
of more than ordinary magnitude to solve. With appar-
ently so little to build with in the material furnished; so lit-
tle to hope for from the outward appearance, many of these
cases seem hopeless, yet through the mercy of an infinite
God, hundreds and even thousands of this class of unfor-
tunates are redeemed from sin and wrong. They awake to
a better understanding of themselves and the conditions of
life and go forth to become victors in lifers battles, and
honored citizens in the State.

Discipline.

There is a steady upward tendency in the discipline of the
School as a whole. There are instances where improve-
ment can, and undoubtedly will be made in due time,
but here, as in all cases where an ideal, or real standard is
set, it requires time to reach those altitudes which mark
perfection.

In reviewing the year which is past, there is very
much for encouragement to all connected with the Institu-
tion, regarding discipline. There has been a general and
uniform disposition to lift the School to the highest point of
excellence and the results achieved have been very gratify-
ing. Officers and teachers, and helpers of every grade, have
evinced a spirit of honest pride in their work to make it

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yield the largest possible results. This spirit has been an
inspiration to the boys, who have vied with one another to
make the record of the past year one of the best, and while
a few, only, have shown the tendency of an evil disposi-
tion, which they seem to think preferable to right, the large
majority of the boys have deeply deprecated such behavior,
as reflecting upon the whole.

Industries.

The industries of the School, while comparatively in their
infancy, are becoming more and more effective. There is
at present in successful operation shoe-making, baking,
painting, masonry, carpentry, printing, telegraphy, plumb-
ing and laundering. These are under efficient tutors and
are making gratifying progress in their several depart-
ments. If, as suggested a year ago, a practical tailor was
added to our corps of teachers, it would enable us to add
another link to the chain of our useful trades, and give the
boys a very different appearance in dress. In addition to
this the so- called freedom suits could be made here which
would be a saving to the State, as well as a source of instruc-
tion in trade experience which would undoubtedly be of
great value to those who are employed in that department.

We believe these trades can be brought to a greater state
of proficiency than at present, and hope at no distant day
to see it realized.

Boys Received and Discharged.

Whole number of boys received since the opening of the
School, March 1, 1854, ...... 5980

Number remaining in School Sept. 30, 1896, . 469

Number received between Sept. 30, 1896, and Sept. 30,

1897, 166

Number discharged between Sept. 30, 18%, and Sept. 30, 1897, 265
Number returned on old committments, . . .73

Number in School Sept. 30, 1897, . . . .443

The dismissal of a boy from the School is a matter of no
small interest with us. Boys sent to us often come in a de-
plorable state, and after a sojourn of several months they
go out to be received into homes and associations that tend
to drag them back into a life of degredation. Many in-

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Stances occur where parents have persistently striven to at-
tain the release of their boys as soon as they obtain their
honor badge and some commence a systematic course of pe-
titioning the Trustees, both as individuals and as a body, as
soon as the boy is committed, for their release, which, when
obtained, often proves the worst thing that could have been
done for them. '*Evil communications corrupt good man-
ners,** is a truism that is often sadly proven when boys go
out from the School to be thrown among old associates and
evil surroundings.

In far too many instances when boys are released they re-
turn to degraded homes and dissolute companions, and soon
lapse into evil practices that make the last state worse than
the first. Like a fever patient who is discharged from a
hospital, returning to the poisonous influences from which
he came, it is little less than a miracle if he is not overtaken
with disease that is liable to prove worse than the former,
and it would seem that some precaution should be adopted
whereby such boys should be looked after, and cared for,
and if the parents do not do as they virtually promise, then
let some authorized person see that the boy is cared for by
placing him in a proper home or return him to the School,
as is done in some other states.

Sanitary.

The sanitary condition of the School during the year com-
pares very favorable with the previous year. The number
of patients in the hospital who have required the attention
of a physician has been small when we consider the whole
number of boys in the Institution. Aside from those who
were attacked with what was called "Malarial Dysentery,*'
which at one time threatened to become an epidemic, there
has been comparatively little serious illness.
Contagious Ward.

The contagious ward of the hospital has proven the wis-
dom and prudence of the trustees in providing for emer-
gencies, during the past summer, as well as the summer a
year ago. Here, when anything like contagion appears, the
patient can be isolated to a very great degree from the rest
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disease that would otherwise threaten the whole Institution.
Of all the cases treated in the hospital during the past year
only two remain, and these will probably soon be discharged
as needing no further treatment.

Plumbing.

During the past year the plumbing of the Institution has
been completely and thoroughly overhauled, at a cost of six
thousand, one hundred and three dollars and sixty-two
cents. The work was done by the Foskett & Bishop Com-
pany of New Haven, and will no doubt tend largely to im-
prove the health of the Institution.

The old, unhealthy closets of the north and south divi-
sions have been closed, and the new and modern ranges
have been placed in use for the boys. The old bath tubs
have been removed and the shower baths put in order, in-
suring a state of cleanliness and healthfulness that could not
exist before.

Repairs and Iprovements.
The repairs and improvements in and about the buildings
of the Institution have been gradually going forward, yet in
an Institution as large as ours, there is, and probably always
will be, much that will need attention. A large amount of
this work is done by the School, in a manner that is very
creditable to both the instructors and the boys.

Insurance.
Since our last annual report it has been found necessary
to renew the Insurance on the several buildings and the
property of the Institution. This has been done through
the four different agencies of this city, viz.: W. H. Squire
& Co., Benj. Page & Co., Holt & Stevens, and A. H. & I.
I. Gardner, amounting in all to about $133,500, and is car-
ried by some thirty different companies. In addition to the
above, the Steam Boiler Insurance Company of Hartford
carry $3,000 on the three steam boilers.

Fire Hose.
A large portion of the hose about the buildings, used for
fire purposes, was found defective, and, in a great degree,

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useless.' Upon examination seven hundred feet were con-
demned and an equal amount purchased to replace it.

Library.
The constant demand for the books of the library is ra-
pidly telling upon it, and almost monthly the books are giv-
ing out, from the wear and tear to which they are subject,
and are retired from the shelves altogether. This is a seri-
ous loss to the School, and it is sincerely hoped that some
measures may be devised whereby this valuable aid for the
educational benefit of the boys may be strengthened and
perpetuated as long as such helps are needed.

Band.
It is a matter of regret that the instruments of our band
like **the harp that once hung inTara*s hall*' still remain
silent. If the band could be restored, we feel confident that
its former usefulness would soon become apparent, and the
benefits that many a boy has received from the instruction
obtained by study of music in the band, would be repeated
many fold.

Appropriation.

By the aid rendered the School through the liberality of
the last General Assembly, in appropriating ten thousand
dollars for improvements, the Trustees have been able to
put in a new and complete system of sanitary plumbing, of
approved style which will undoubtedly prove of inestimable
value to the health of the Institution.

In addition to this they are able to place the much need-
ed iron fences about the North and South Yards and also to
renew some of the fences on and about the land of the State,
which are greatly needed. Some of these are now in pro-
cess of construction and repair and will be completed as
soon as possible.

Food.

As questions are often asked relating to the food fur-
nished, it is proper that some mention should be made here
on this subject.

The appearance of our boys is a sufficient voucher for the

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amount and quality of the food provided for them. In
fact very many of the boys who come to us thin and pale,
soon grow plump and fair and become hale and hearty up-
on the food and treatment they receive here. The food is
good and healthful, well prepared, properly and plentifully
served, and no one can resonably find fault with what the
State provides.

Religious Instruction.

The religious instruction of the boys is somewhat varied
in its several forms, but in the main is about the same as
has been maintained for some time past. There are two
public services held in Chapel on the Sabbath. Sunday
School at 9 A. M., and preaching at 3.30 p. m. The services
of the afternoon are conducted by some one of the clergy-
men of the city.

In connection with these are the Catholic services which are
held weekly at the School on the Sabbath. Once in two
weeks one of the Catholic Clergy holds service for the Catho-
lic boys in the South School room, in the main building, at
nine o'clock A. m., and on alter ntae Sabbaths the Sisters of
Mercy catechise the boys at two o'clock in the afternoon.

Conclusion.

In conclusion I must sincerely thank the Honorable
Board of Trustees for the interest they have shown in the
Institution; for their counsel they have so kindly given;
for the assistance so freely rendered, and for all the many
favors shown in aid of the management of this great
Institution, which has tended so largely to bring it to its
present state of excellence.

I also thank the officers, teachers and assistants of every
position for their courtesy and faithfulness in their several
departments, and the evident interest shown throughout
the School to make it ideal in its peculiar line of work.

In fact there is much to encourage in the marked im-
provement of the boys as a whole. It would be an unheard
of experience in reformatory life, if there was not some who
seem to ignore all that is done for them, and throw aside

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every influence that would aid them in attaining a noble
manhood; who seem to have no higher aspirations than the
**tough,** and give little evidence of seeking anything
higher than the low and brutal, yet we are happy in saying
this class constitutes a very small number. The large ma-
jority of our boys are polite, cleanly and trustworthy, and
give those who labor in their behalf great reason for encour-
agement.

Above all we would devoutly praise God who has brought
us through the vicissitudes of another year in the School
history, and saved us from epidemic, flame and flood, and
whose unnumbered mercies have been ours richly to enjoy.
Who has taught us that no labor of love is in vain, and
though we go forth weeping, bearing precious seed, we
shall doubtless come again bringing our sheaves with us.

I respectfully refer you to the Treasurer's report for the
financial condition of the Institution; also to the several
reports and tables which contain much interesting informa-
tion concerning the School and its work.

GEO. L. COBURN, Supt,

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EXHIBIT NO. 1.

CLASSIFIED STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES AND RECEIPTS

OF THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS, FROM

OCT. 1, 1896, TO SEPT. 30, 1897.

EXPKNDITU]
Chair Shop, .

RES.

569.77

1 RRCEIPTS.
1 Bal. Oct. l8t, 1896,

$370.61

Miscellaneous,

124.95

From Chair Shop, .

4,522.60

Farm,

1,398.08

1 State Treasurer, .

71,081.36

Traveling,

259.56

'* •' special ap

5,000.00

Library,

81.81

Board,

580.62

Postage, .

130.95

Miscellaneous,

166.08

Freight. .

544.30

Farm,

132.35

Telegraph and
Telephone,

116.90

Freight,
Telegraph and

374.32

Chapel, .

House Furnishing,

Repairs, .

Laundry, .

Clothing,

Heating & Light, .

110.96
3,326.70
5,374.96

734.85
4,700.43
8,061.00

Telephone, 6.60
Printing Office, . 374.54
Hospital, . . 5.75
Shoe Shop, . 17.40
Returning Escapes, 11.00
Int. on J. A. Dunn's note, 16.95

Hospital, .

623.81

Shoe Shop,

1,063.06

Refning Escapes,

116.04

Stat'y & School B'k

5, 540.58

Water,

7%.75

Insurance,

2.036.60

Stable, .

1,832.67

Printing Office,

264.34

Salaries, .

25,959.10

Provisions,

18,5%.61

New Plumbing,

4,550.95

Improvem'ts (sewerass't) 955.00
Farm Fence, . . 286.68

Bal. Sept. 30th, 1897, 29.77

$82,660.18

Meriden, Conn.. October 26, 1897.
This certifies that we have examined the accounts of the Superin-
tendent and of the Treasurer of the Connecticut School for Boys from
October 1, 18%, to September 30, 1897, inclusive, compared them
with the vouchers and found the same correct.

The balance in the hands of the Superintendent was twenty-five

dollars and eighty-two cents ($25.82) and the balance in the hands of

the Treasurer was three dollars and ninety-five cents, ($3.95). Total

balance on hand twenty-nine dollars and seventy-seven cents ( $29.77).

Franklin B. Noyes, / Auditors of

D. Ward Northrop, \ Public Accounts.

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EXHIBIT No. 2.

SHOWING THE WHOLE NUMBER OF BOYS THAT HAVE BEEN

INMATES OF THE SCHOOL SINCE ITS OPENING IN

MARCH, 1854.

Whole number since opening,

Number in School October 1, 1896,

469

From Hartford County,

New Haven County,

Fairfield

New London

Middlesex

Tolland

Litchfield

Windham

Boarders, ....

Number received on old Commitment,

Number returned themselves, .

17-239

Total,

708

Discharged in various ways,

265

Number remaining in School Oct. 1. 1897,

443

EXHIBIT No. 3.

SHOWING THE AGE OF BOYS AT C0MMITMP:NT.

AGK

Six,

Seven,

Eight,

Nine,

Ten,

Eleven,

Twelve,

Thirteen,

Fourteen,

Fifteen,

Sixteen,

Seventeen,

PAST YEAR PREVIOrSLY TOTAI

200

211

558

572

645

661

864

^880

923

952

1020

1054

1050

1090

359

360

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Eighteen,
Nineteen,
Twenty,

Total,

PAST YEAR

PREVIOUSLY

TOTAL

166

5814

5980

EXHIBIT No. 4.

SHOWING FOR WHAT OFFENSE COMMITTED.

PAST YEAR

PREVIOUSLY

TOTAL

Theft,

2378

2421

Burglary,

. ' 17

287

304

Vagrancy,

377

396

Truancy,

743

763

Stubbornness,

Obtaining goods on i

False pretence, 1

Arson ,

Cruelty to animals.

Sabbath Breaking,

Malicious Mischief,

Assault and Battery,

Breach of the Peace,

Horse stealing.

Disorderly Conduct,

Robbery,

Trespass,

Manslaughter,

Forgers,

Driving horses witho

ut permission, 0

Lacivious Carriage,

' 4

Profane Cursing,

Getting on Cars,

Abusive Language,

Common Drunkard,

Misdemeanor,

Fornication,

Breaking Windows,

Attempt to Kill,

Attempt to Commit 1

iape, . 0

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387

PAST YEAR PKJCVIOriA' TOTAL

Rape,

Disobedience »

Placing Obstructions on

Railroads

, 0

Receiving Stolen Goods,

Intoxication,

Boarders,

184

186

Incorrigibility,

1144

1196

Assault,

•

149

151

Total,

166

5814

5980

EXHIBIT No. 5.

SHOWING BY WHAT AUTHORITY COMMITTED.

PAST YEAR

PREVIOUSLY

TOTAL

Hartford Superior Court,

New Haven

Fairfield

Litchfield

Middlesex

Tolland

New London

Windham

New Haven Common Pleas

Court, 0

Hartford Police Court,

700

722

New Haven

992

1023

New London

Norwich

145

147

Waterbury

269

278

New Britain

179

181

Bridgeport

350

371

Meriden

203

206

Stamford

. . 3

Norwalk

Middletown

Danbury

Derby

Wallingford '

Stafford

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PAST YEAR PREVIOUSLY TOTAL

Greenwich Police Court,

Ansonia

Putnam

Stonington

Haddam

Huntington

New Canaan

Willimantic

Bethany Probate Court,

Justice Court, Various Towns, 42

2207

2249

Boarders,

184

186

Total,

166

5814

5980

EXHIBIT No. 6.

SHOWING THE VARIOUS WAYS BY WHICH THE BOYS HAVE
LEFT THE INSTITUTION.

PAS

Placed with farmers.

TYEA

R PREVIOUSLY

581

TOTAL
608

Placed at various trades,

Sentence expired, .

942

Returned to parents and friends, 224
Sent to Deaf and Dumb Asylum, 0
Sent to hospital, . . 0
Ret. to Providence Reform School, 0

4208

1
7
5

4432

1
7
5

Discharged to go to sea,
to selectmen,

0
0

7
2

for defective mittimus,

** by order of Court,
by Legislature, .
Remanded to alternate sentence,

0
0
0

Rel. to be tried for incendiarism,

Died,

Boarders dismissed, .
Released to be tried for assault,
Released to be tried for burglary,
Sent to Childrens* Home, .
To enlist in the Army,

1
2
1
2
2
0

171

173

Total,

265

6200

6465

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EXHIBIT No. 7.

SHOWING PARENTAGE OF THOSE COMMITTED.

Connecticut,
New York,
Massachusetts,
New Hampshire,
Vermont, .
North Carolina,
Washington D. C,
Rhode Island,
Pennsylvania.
Newfoundland,
New Jersey,
California, .
Canada,
Ireland,
Germany, .
Italy,

Novia Scotia,
Russia,
Scotland,
Austria,

Total,

EXHIBIT No. 8.

PARENTAGE OF THOSE COMMITTED.

American,

Irish,

German,

Norwegian,

English,

Italian,

Scotch,

Russian,

Colored,

Austrian,

Swedish,

Canadian,

Danish,

122

.2
3

Total,

2
3
2
2

1
4

1
1

166

]

4
5
4
8
21
2
3
30
1

166

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FARMER'S REPORT.

To the Superintendent of the Connecticut School for Boys:

The following tables show the amount of products grown
during the year ending Sept. 30, 1897, and the estimated
value of the same. Also, an inventory of stock and tools
used on the farm.

GROWN BY THE FARMER.

35 Tons English Hay,

$630.00

4 Tons Meadow Hay,

40.00

2 Tons Rowen Hay,

24.00

15 Tons Corn Fodder,

120.00

12 Tons Oat Hay, .

J 80.00

12 Tons Hungarian Hay,

216.00

100 Bushels Wind Fall Apples,

50.00

35 ** of Pears,

35.00

1 ** of Plums,

1.50

Service of Stock,

9.00

16 Calves, three days old, .

16.00

800 Bushels of Potatoes,

800.00

4204 Doz. Sweet Corn,

420.40

39472 Quarts Milk,

1973.60

$4,515.50

GROWN BY MR. JOHN GALLAGHER, COTO

rAGE A.

625 Heads Late Cabbage,

$31.20

165 Bushels Ripe Tomatoes,

165.00

35 Bushels Green

26.25

234 Bushels Mangle Beets, .

93.60

138 Bushels Table ** .

103.50

$419.55

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391

GROWN BY MR. J. A. SMITH, COTTAGE B.

574 Bunches Asparagus,

423 ** Rhubarb,
1359 Quarts Strawberries,
1263 ** Currants,

631 ** Raspberries,

332 *' Blackberries,
80 ** Gooseberries,
1537 Heads Cabbage,

PARISH, COTTAGE C.

GROWN BY MR. JOHN H

331 Bushels Onions,
3000 Bunches **
420 Bushels of Carrots,
40 ** Parsnips,

GROWN BY MR. F. P. OWEN, COTTAGE D.

198 Bushels Peas, ....

GROWN BY MR. J. S- CRABB, COTTAGE E.

179 Bushels String Beans,

Lima

$57.40
21.15

169.87
75.78
94.65
33.20
9.60
76.80

$538.45

$331.00

150.00

210.00

24.00

$715.00
$198.00

$134.25
37.50

$171.75

GROWN BY MR. T. H. MAGUIRE, SOUTH DIVISION.

30 Bushels Cucumbers, . $18.00

GROWN BY JOHN B. LAITY, NORTH DIVISION.

400 Bunches Beets, . $20.00

12 Bushels Peppers, . . 12.00

GROWN BY THOMAS W. BATTEN, GARDENER.

Parsley,
Radishes,
Cucumbers, (Early)

$32.00

$10.00
50.00
10.00

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KKPORT OF THE TRUSTKES OF THE

Tomatoes,

$10.00

Lettuce,

5.00

Celery,

125.00

Cabbage (Early)

5.00

Plants 10,00()

20.00

Pepper *' 500

20.00

Tomato,

30.00

$285.00

2,377.75

Farmer^s, ....
Total,

4,515.50

$6,893.25

Respectfully,

H. W. KiBBE, Farmer.

INVENTORY OF CARRIAGES, TOOLS, ETC.

1 Two Horse Dump Cart, . . . $50.00

25.00

1 Milburn Wagon, .

50.00

1 Ox Cart, .

20.00

1 Deering Mower, .

25.00

1 Horse Lawn Mower,

25.00

15 Lawn Mowers,

50.00

1 One Horse Hay Rake,

10.00

i Advance Hay Tedder,

10.00

1 Cutaway Harrow, .

5.00

1 Evans Smoothing Harrow

10.00

1 American Harrow,

40.00

1 A Harrow,

5.00

1 Iron Land Roller, .

25.00

1 Lawn Roller,

10.00

2 Landside Plow^s, .

15.00

2 Swivel Plows,

20.00

1 One Horse Plow, .

5.00

1 SJiovel Plow,

5.00

2 One Horse Cultivators,

10.00

1 Breed *s Weeder, .

5.00

5 Wheelbarrows,

5.00

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15 Hand Barrows,

$8.50

16 Steel Rakes,

8 50

12 Lawn Rakes,

2.50

102 Corn Hoes,

20.00

1 Push Hoe,

.80

8 Spades, ....

5.00

15 Manure Forks,

7.00

1 Turf Knife,

.25

2 Long Handled Shovels, .

1.50

23 Short Handled Shovels, .

10.00

2 Long Handled Spades,

1.50

4 Grub Hoes,

2.00

1 Wood Scoop Shovel,

1.00

2 Steel Bars,

4.00

10 Axes, ...

7.00

2 Ice Axes, ....

2.00

10 Pair Ice Tongs,

10.00

1 Pair ** ** with rope, .

4.00

12 Ice Spuds, ....

3.75

4 Oil Cans, ....

.60

4 Weeding Forks, .

.60

7 Grass Hooks, .

1.40

11 Picks, ....

6.00

1 Sieve, . . . . .

.75

12 Paris Green Sieves,

5.00

4 '* ** Machines,

16.00

7 Lanterns, . . . . .

1.75

6 Saws, ....

3.75

1 Cross Cut Saw,

3.00

2 Pair Grass Shears,

1.25

1 Pair Clipping Shears,

1.00

1 Pair Trimming Shears,

.25

1 Water Barrel, Truck and Pump, .

20.00

1 Syringe, ....

2.00

1 Watering Pot, .

1.00

1 Drill Hammer,

3.00

2 Claw Hammers,

1.25

1 Pair Plyers,

1.00

3 Ladders, ....

4.00

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE

150 Feet Garden Hose,

$15.00

12 Baskets, .

6.00

1 Coal Barrow,

.75

6 Hand Hay Rakes.

1.20

12 Weeders. .

.60

23 Potato Hooks,

7.00

1 Pair Sheep Shears,

.50

12 Scoop Shovels,

6.00

4 Grub Axes,

2.00

2 Grindstones,

3.00

5 Sythes and Snaths,

4.00

2 Platform Scales, .

20.00

2 Wrenches,

1.00

2 Potato Diggers,

12.00

1 Stevens Fertilizer Sower, .

40.00

1 Hay Cutter,

2.00

3 Chains,

3.00

3 Seed Drills,

15.00

11 Pitch Forks,

5.00

4 Potato Forks,

2.00

1 Ox Yoke, .

3.00

1 Stone Hammer,

1.00

1 Top Buggy,

50.00

1 Light open Buggy,

30.00

1 Three seated Carryall,

35.00

2 Two seated Carriages,

125.00

1 Surry,

35.00

1 Business Wagon, .

65.00

1 Chair Wagon,

100.00

2 Sleds,

8.00

1 Chair Sleigh,

25.00

1 Large Two Horse Sleigh,

25.00

1 Business Sleigh,

3.00

1 Two Seated Sleigh,

100.00

1 Cutter,

50.00

4 Sets Single Harness,

60.00

2 Sets Heavy Double Harne

ss.

40.00

1 Set Light Double Harness,

25.00

Blankets, Robes and Whii

5S,

15.00

Total,

$728.00

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INVENTORY OF LIVE STOCK.

1 Pair Oxen, .... $150.00

20 Cows, .....' 700.00

1 Bull, ..... 25.00

4 Horses, ..... 300.00

$1,175.00
Brought Forward, 1,474.95

$2,649.95

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PHYSICIAN'3 REPORT

To the Superintendent of Connecticut School For Boys:

During the past year the School has been particularly free
from any disease of a serious nature.

From a memoranda received from my predecessor together
with my own records for the past three months, the period
which I have served, I fail to find any epidemic of conta-
gious disease except measles. This being a very mild form
of the disease the boys soon recovered and the number of
cases were limited by prompt isolation. It was caused by
an epidemic which was prevalent in the city at that time.

With an average of 450 inmates it is remarkable as well
as gratifying to report only one death and that from con-
sumption. In consideration of the fact that a large number
of the inmates belong to the profligate and indigent class of
people there are many conditions of a hereditary nature
which need constant treatment and render them peculiarly
susceptible to the acquisition of other diseases. To a great
extent those boys are the ones usually under treatment in
the hospital. There is no doubt that the sanitary improve-
ments of the Institution together with the regularity of eat-
ing, sleeping, etc, and strict isolation of all cases simulating
contagion have been the means of bringing the rate of mor-
tality to a minimum as well as limiting the amount of dis-
ease. The following is a classification of the diseases ac-
cording to a memorandum received from April 1st, 1897, to
November 1st, 1897.

Abcess, 16 Dysentery. 35

Asthma, 1 Dropsv, . . 1

Dvsenterv

1
1
3

Dropsy,
Eczema.
Kpilepsy,

Cystitis, 1 Eczema. 5

Dyspepsia, 3 Kpilepsy, . 3

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397

Fever, (malarial,)

Measles, German.

Gastritis.

Phihisis Pulmonalis,

Granulated eyelids,

Rheumatism,

La Grippe,

Scrofula,

Hernia,

Tonsilitis,

Jaundice,

Wounds, (Incised,)

Malaria,

(Contusions and

Measles.

Lacerated,)

HAROLD A. MEEKS. M. D.

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FORTY-SEVENTH REPORT

OF THE

BOARD OK TRUSTEES

OP THB

Connecticut School for Boys

TO THE OOVERNOR.

Including the period fW>m
OOTOBEB 1, 1897 TO 8EPTEMBEB 30, 1898.

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TRUSTEES

OK THE

CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

J. S. LATHROP, Prbs*, Norwich,

Term Expires,
GEO. P. CRANE, Woodbury,

Term Expires,
W. S. BEECHER, New Haven

Term Expires,
GEORGE O. BALCH, Ashford,

Term Expires,
JOSEPH HUTCHINS, Columbia.

Term Expires,
FRANCIS H. PARKER, Hartford,

Term Expires,
GEORGE RICHARDSON, Bridgeport,

Term Expires, ...
JOHN C. BYXBEE, Meriden,

Term Expires, ...
N. L. BRADLEY, Meriden,

Term Expires,
JOHN W. COE, Mtoiden,

Term Expires.
E. A. HALL, Sec. and Treas., Meriden

Term Expires,

New London County.
1899.
Litchfield County.

1899.

New Haven County.

1899.

Windham County.

1899.

ToLLAKD CoUlfTY.
1899.

Hartford County.

1899.
Fairfield County.

1901.
New Haven County.

1899.
New Haven Cownty.

1901.
New Haven County.

1901.

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COMMITTEES.

EXECinrrvE committee.

GEORGE p. CRANE, J. S. LATHROP,

JOHN C. BYXBEE. JOHN W. COE.

GEORGE RICHARDSON.

COMMITTEE ON DISCHARGES.

JOHN C. BYXBEE, GEO. P. CRANE.

N. L. BRADLEY. EUGENE A. HALL.

JOHN W. COE. CHARLES M. WILLIAMS.

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION.

JOSEPH HUTCHINS. W. S. BEECHER,

GEO. O. BALCH.

SANITARY COMMITTEE.

N. L. BRADLEY, JOHN W. COE.

FRANCIS H. PARKER.

COMMITTEE ON MORAI« AND RELIGIOUS TRAINING.

GEO. P. CRANE, EUGENE A. HALL.

COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRIAL TRAINING.

N. L. BRADLEY, EUGENE A. HALL,

GEORGE RICHARDSON.

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OFFICERS OF THE SCHOOL.

SUPERINTENDENT.

CHARLES M. WILLIAMS.

MATRON.

MRS. CHARLES M. WILLIAMS.

CONSUI^TING PHYSICIAN.

HAROLD A. MEEKS, M. D.

BOOK-KEEPER.

THEODORE F. LANE.

SUPERVISOR OF PRINTING DEP'T,
FRANK D. YOUNG.

SUPERVISOR CARPENTRY.

HORATIO F. WILBUR.

FARMER.

HORACE W. KIBBE.

OVERSEER CHAIR SHOP.

CHAS. P. CONNOLLY.

HOSPITAL NURSE.

Mrs. a. J. SLOPER.

SUPERVISOR SHOE SHOP.
BERNARD SWENSON.

SUPERVISOR SLEEPING HALL.

Mrs. HORACE W. KIBBE.

supervisor dining room.
Mrs. THOS. H. MAGUIRE.

m.\t. officers' culinary dep t.
Mrs. JOHN B. LAITY.

ASS'T. HOUSEKEEPER.

Mrs. CHAS. p. CONNOLLY.

CLERK.

Miss MINNIE M. SHERMAN.

SUP. OF TELEGRAPH DEP'T.

Mrs. E. a. burgess.

SUPERVISOR BAKERY.

BARTLETT KREUZBERGER.

NIGHT WATCHMAN.

ISSACHAR CURRIER.
GARDENER.

HUGO REAMA.

BAND MASTER.

THOMAS H. MAGUIRE.

SUPERVISOR LAUNDRY.

Mrs. matilda SWENSON.

SUPERVIvSOR SEWING ROOM.

Mrs. C. M. BRANDENBERGRR.

ENGINEER.
WM. D. BENNETT.

MATRON BOYS' CULINARY DEPT.

Mrs. WM. D. BENNETT.

COOK SUPT'S KITCHEN.

HANNAH CROWLEY.

TEAMSTER, DENNIS KEOHANE.

SUPERVISOR OF SOUTH DIVISION.

THOMAS H. MAGUIRE.

SUPERVISOR OF NORTH DIVISION

JOHN B. LAITY.

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TEACHBRS IN CONGRBGATK DKPARTMENT,

PAUL C. BOOTH, MRS. M. F. DAYTON,

Mlss EDITH FRENCH.

COTTAGK A.

JOHN GALLAGHER, Mrs. JOHN GALLAGHER.

SUPERVISOR. MATRON.

Miss EVA MAY CRAIG, Teacher.

Cottage B.
J. A. SMITH, MRS. J. A. SMITH,

supervisor. matron.

Miss NETTIE A. BROWN, Teacher.

Cottage C.
JOHN H. PARISH, Miss MARY I. RAND,

supervisor. matron.

Mrs. JOHN H. PARISH. Teacher.

Cottage D.
F. P. OWEN, Mrs. F. P OWEN,

Supervisor. Matron.

Miss A. OWEN, Teacher.

Cottage E.
J. S. CRABB, Mrs. J. S. CRABB,

Supervisor. Matron.

Mrs. LILLA F. DAVIS, Teacher.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES.

To his Excellency Lorrin A. CooKK, Governor of the State
of Connecticut:

Sir: — The Trustees of the Connecticut School for Boys
herewith present their Annual Report for the year ending
September 30, 1898.

The past year has been one of great anxiety from the fact
that there was a vacancy in the office of Superintendent for
about six months and the School could not be expected to
prosper as well as when equipped with a full set of officers.

A disastrous fire occurred at the School in the latter part
of winter by which the farm barn was entirely destroyed
with about seventy tons of hay, twenty-seven cows, togeth-
er with nearly all the farm tools and carriages. A new
brick barn has been constructed on the old site at an ex-
pense of $6,023.11.

The farm fences have been rebuilt at considerable expense
and the entire yard fences enclosing the boys' playgrounds
have been replaced by iron fences in place of the old worn-
out wooden ones at an expense of more than $5,000. (Five
thousand dollars.)

The woodwork of the cottages and of the main building
has been repainted and much improved in external appear-
ance, it having become very dry and rusty.

The Superintendent's report and the accompanying tables
will give all necessary information as to the present condi-
tion of the School and the plans for the future.

A great amount of time has been given to plans for re-
pairs and for rebuilding what seemed necessary.
The whole number of boys received since 1851, 6,141

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406 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE

Number remaining in the School Sept. 30, 1898, 436

Number discharged between Sept. 30, 1897 and

Sept. 30, 1898, .... 276

Mr. Charles M. Williams, the new Superintendent, was
appointed on the 13th of July and commenced his duties at
the School on the 25th, and good results are apparent in all
departments of the School; harmony prevails where there has
been discord, and contentment is apparent throughout.
JABEZ S. LATHROP.
WILLIAM S. BEECHER.
JOHN C. BYXBEE.
JOSEPH HUTCHINS,
NATHANIEL L. BRADLEY,
JOHN W. COE,
GEORGE RICHARDSON,
FRANCIS H. PAPKER,
EUGENE A. HALL.

Trustees.

Meriden, Conn., Oct. 12, 1898. •

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 12th day of Oct.
1898.

FRANCIS H. PARKER,

Notary Public,

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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.

To the board of Trustees, Connecticut School for Boys:

Gentlemen: — In compliance of the law, my Annual Re-
port is herewith submitted for the year ending September
30, 1898.

Owing to the brief period of time since I assumed the
oflSce of Superintendent, this report will include little else
than statistics showing the financial condition of the School
and such other tables as usually accompany the Annual Re-
port of this Institution.

While I am in full sympathy with your desire for the
economical administration of affairs, I believe nothing could
be more ill-advised than the curtailment of the number of
employees below what is necessary to obtain the best re-
sults in each department.

It is also vital to the success of this School that the per-
sonel of those employed here shall be maintained, and that
they should be dominated with a desire to conduct the af-
fairs of the different departments in a way which will be
for the best good of the boys, morally and physically. The
employment of officers of high character and good ability
involves the payment of adequate compensation.

The expenditures which have been made by my direction
have been chiefly along the lines of improved sanitary con-
ditions.

In the interests of economy, extensive repairs are needed
both in the congregate department and in the cottages.
Respectfully submitted,

C. M. WILLIAMS,

Super in ieiiden t.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE

EXHIBIT NO. 1.

CLASSIFIED STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES AND RECEIPTS

OF THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS, FROM

OCT. 1. 1897, TO SEPT. 30. 1898.

BXPBNDITURRS.

Chair Shop,

$59.92

Chapel,

133.91

Clothing,

3857.20

F'arm,

2303.37

Freight,

514.98

Fuel.

5636.14

Grounds and Garden

444.19

Hospital,

445.76

House Furnishing,

3515.61

Plumbing,

307.97

Telephone and Teleg

raph, 101.33

Water,

1032.99

Insurance,

145.00

Library,

100.03

Laundrv,

507.03

Lights,' .

1767.89

Printing, .

342.16

Provisions,

19.363.88

Postage,

194.11

Repairs,

2760.40

Ret'ning Escapes,

114.98

SUble.

2510.38

Salaries, .

21401.72

Shoe Shop,

1130.24

Books and Stationery

121.24

School Supplies,

320.74

Traveling,

342.71

Yard Fence,

5366.40

Farm Fence,

602.32

Sanitary,

227.00

Band,

100.08

New Barn,

6023.11

Miscellaneous,

157.36

Cash on hand.

1954.51

RRCKIPTS.

$83^906.66

On hand Oct. Ist, '97,

$29.77

From Boarders,

357.26

Chair Shop,

5065.62

SUteTreas., .

67409.00

** special ap.,

5,000.00

Int. on note,

12.54

Farm,

12.00

Freight, .

257.69

Telephone,

3.15

Ins. on Barns, etc. .

5076.60

Printing Office,

310.35

Traveling and Escapes,

9.80

Miscellaneous,

362.88

$83,906.66

Mkriden, Conn., November 3, 1898.
This certifies that we have examined the accounts of the Superin-
tendent and of the Treasurer of the Conn. School for Boys from Oct.
1st, 1897, to Sept. 30, 1898, compared them with the vouchers and
find the same correct.

The balance in the hands of the Superintendent was thirty dollars
and four cents ($30.04) and the balance in the hands of the Treasurer
was one thousand, nine hundred twenty-four dollars and forty-seven
cents ($1924.47). Total balance on hand one thousand, nine hundred
fifty-four dollars and fifty-one cents ($195.01).

Frankun B. Noyes, / Auditors of
D. Ward Northrop, \ Public Accounts.

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409

EXHIBIT No. 2.

SHOWING THE WHOLE NUMBER OF BOYS THAT HAVE BEEN

INMATES OF THE SCHOOL SINCE ITS OPENING IN

MARCH, 1854.

Whole number since opening,

Number remaining in School October 1, 1897

From Hartford County,

New Haven County,

Fairfield

New London

Middlesex

Tolland

Litchfield

Windham

Boarders, . . . .

Number received on old Commitment,
Number returned themselves, .

Total.
Discharged in various ways,

6141
443
31
65
32

4
13

2
93
15-269

712
276

Number remaining in School Oct. 1. 1898,

436

EXHIBIT No. 3.

SHOWING THE AGE OF BOYS AT COMMITMENT.

AGE

Six, .

Seven,

Eight,

Nine,

Ten,

Eleven,

Twelve.

Thirteen,

Fourteen,

Fifteen,

Sixteen ,

PAST YEAR PREVIOUSL,Y TOTAL,

211

215

572

583

661

683

880

898

952

983

1054

1096

1090

1118

360

361

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE

AGE

Seventeen,
Eighteen,
Nineteen,
Twenty,

Total,

PAST YEAR PREVIOUSLY TOTAL

161

5980

6141

EXHIBIT No. 4.

SHOWING FOR

WHAT

OFFENSE COMMUTED.

PAST YEAR

PREVIOUSLY

TOTAL

Theft,

2421

2470

Burglary,

304

318

Vagrancy,

396

403

Truancy,

763

790

Stubbornness,

Obtaining goods on false pretence, 1

Arson,

. 45

Cruelty to animals,

Sabbath Breaking,

Malicious Mischief,

Assault and Battery,

Breach of the Peace,

Horse Stealing.

Disorderly Conduct,

Robbery,

Trespass,

Manslaughter,

Forgery,

Driving horses without

permission, 0

Lascivious Carriage,

Profane Cursing,

Getting on Cars,

Abusive Language,

Common Drunkard.

Misdemeanor,

Fornication,

Breaking Windows,

Attempt to Kill,

Attempt to Commit Rape, .

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411

PAST YEAR PRKVIOULV TOTAL

Rape, ... 0

Disobedience, . 2
Placing Obstructions on Railroads, 0

Receiving Stolen Goods, . 0

Intoxication, . 1

Boarders, ... 2

Incorrigibility, 50

Assault, ... 5

Total,

161

186

188

1196

1246

151

156

5980

6141

EXHIBIT No. 5.

SHOWING BY WHAT AUTHORITY COMMITTED.

PAST YEAR

PREVIOUSLY

TOTAL

Hartford Superior Court,

New Haven

Fairfield

Litchfield

Middlesex

Tolland

New London

Windham

New Haven Common Pleas

Court, 0

Hartford Police Court,

722

737

New Haven

1023

1058

New London

Norwich

147

149

Waterbury

278

288

New Britain

181

187

Bridgeport

371

386

Meriden

206

212

Stamford

Norwalk

Middletown

Danbury

Derby

Wallingford

Stafford

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PAST YEAR PREVIOUSLY TOTAL

Greenwich Police Court,

Ansonia

Putnam

Stonington

Haddam

Huntington

New Canaan

Willimantic

Bethany Probate Court,

Justice Court,

Various Towns,

2249

2291

Boarders,

•

186

188

Total. . 161 5980 6141

EXHIBIT No. 6.

SHOWING THE VARIOUS REASONS FOR WHICH THE BOYS
HAVE LEFT THE INSTITUTION.

PAS

Placed with farmers,

»T YEAR

PREVIOUS!.

608

V TOTAL

645

Placed at various trades,

Sentence expired.

942

953

Returned to parents and friends, 212

4432

4644

Sent to Deaf and Dumb Asylum,

Sent to hospital.

Ret. to Providence Reform School

Discharged to go to sea.

to selectmen,

for defective mittimus.

by order of Court,

by Legislature, .

Remanded to alternate sentence,

Rel. to be tried for incendiarism,

Died,

Boarders dismissed, .

173

175

Released to be tried for assault,

Released to be tried for burglary,

Sent to Childrens' Home, .

Sent to Lakeville,

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413

To enlist in the Army,

PAST YEAR PREVIOrSLY TOTAL

2 26 28

Total, 276 6465 6741

♦Includes boys who have been discharged, and recommitted.

EXHIBIT No. 7.

SHOWING BIRTHPLACE OF THOSE COMMITTED.

Connecticut, . . .120

New York,

Massachusetts,

Washington, D. C,

Pennsylvania,

Ohio,

Ireland,

Germany, .

Italy,

Nova Scotia,

Russia,

Austria,

So. Dakata,

England,

France,

Total,

161

EXHIBIT No. 8.

SHOWING PARENTAGE OF THOSE COMMITTED.

American,

Irish,

German,

English,

Italian,

Scotch,

Russian,

Austrian,

Swedish,

Canadian,*

French,

Swiss,

Total,

161

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FARMER'S REPORT.

To the Superintendent of the Connediait School for Boys:

The following tables show the amount of products pro:
duced on the farm during the year 1898, and the estimated
value of the same. Also an inventory of stock and of the
tools used on the farm.

GROWN BY THE FARMER.

49 Tons English Hay, . . . $784.00

5 Tons Meadow Hay,

40.00

6 Tons Corn Fodder,

48.00

112 Tons of Ensilage,

448.00

28 Bushels of Pop Corn,

28.00

2623 Bushels of Potatoes,

1573.80

600 Bushels Turnips,

280.00

3385 Doz. Sweet Corn,

338.50

3000 Qts. of Milk, .

1035.00

50 Bushels of Apples,

25.00

30 Bushels of Pears,

30.00

Total,

$4630.30

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE A.

2800 Heads Winter Cabbage, $140.00

200 Bushels Tomatoes,

100.00

GROWN BYSUPERVISOR COTTAGE B.

647 Bunches Rhubarb,
639 Bunches Asparagus,
700 Qts. Strawberries,

$240.00

$32.35
63.90
70.00

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1012 Qts. Currants, .

$50.60

1019 Qts. Red Raspberries .

101.90

334 Qts. Blackberries.

33.40

177 Bushels Cucumbers,

159.30

1047 Summer Squash,

31.41

5000 Lbs. Winter Squash. .

25.00

3142 Heads Early Cabbage, .

125.68

109 Heads Cauliflower,

10.90

$704.44

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE C.

253 Bushels Onions,

$164.45

115 Bushels Carrots,

57.50

130 Bushels Parsnips,

65.00

30 Bushels Cucumbers,

27.00

20 Bushels Tomatoes,

10.00

2400 Bunches Onions,

120.00

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR GOTTAGE D.

172 Bushels Peas, ....

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE E.

132 Bushels String Beans, .
67 ** Lima

$443.95

$258.00
$258.00

$132.00
67.00

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR NORTH DIVISION.

197 Bushels Beets, ....
425 Bunches Beets, ....
12 Bushels Peppers,

Parsley,

Radishes,

Cucumbers,

GROWN BY GARDENER.

$199.00

$147.75

21.25

9.00

$178.00

$10.00

50.00

5.00

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REPORT OP THE TRIJSTEKS OF THE

Tomatoes, ....

$10.00

Lettuce,

10.00

Celery, ....

125.00

Early Cabbage,

5.00

Early Plants, 10,000. .

25.00

Pepper Plants, 500,

15.00

Tomato Plants,

40.00

$295.00

2,318.39

Farmer's, ....

4,630.30

Total,

$6,948.69

Respectfully,

H. W. KiBBE, Farmer.

INVENTORY OF FARM IMPLEMENTS, CARRIAGES, ETC.

1 Milburn Wagon, .

$75.00

1 Chair Wagon,

250.00

2 Two Horse Dump Carts, .

125.00

1 Ox Cart, ....

10.00

1 One Horse Cart, ....

10.00

1 Three Seated Carryall,

35.00

1 Business Wagon, .

65.00

1 Two Seated Carriage,

80.00

1 Single**

70.00

1 Two Seated Sleigh,

75.00

1 Single **

50.00

2 Bob Sleds,

60.00

2 Sleds, ....

8.00

1 Deering Mower, .

20.00

1 Hay Tedder,

10.00

1 One Horse Rake, .

15.00

6 Hand Hay Rakes, .

1.00

4 Grass Scythes and Snaths,

3.00

2 Bush, " •* . .

1.50

1 American Harrow,

40.00

1 Wheel Harrow, .

20.00

1 Evans* Smoothing Harrow,

8.00

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1 A Harrow,

1 Iron Land Roller, .

1 Lawn Land Roller,

2 Landside Plows, .
2 Swivel Plows,

1 One Horse Plow, .

1 Sliovel Plow,

4 One Horse Cultivators,

2 One Horse Weeders,

3 Potato Diggers,
2 Scrapers, .

1 Eclipse Corn Planter,

1 Corn Marker,

2 Stone Boats,

1 Seed Sower,

2 Garden Hose Wheels,

4 Paris Green Machines,

1 Stevens Fertilizer Sower,
17 Axes,

2 Ice Axes, .

3 Ax Helves,
21 Baskets,

3 Buck Saws,

1 Box Wheelbarrow,

1 Brass Syringe,

3 Brick Hammers, .

4 Chains,

1 Coal Shovel,

2 Cross Cut Saws, .

1 Pair Clipping Shears,

2 Claw Hammers,
1 Drill,

16 Dung Forks,
1 Dutch Hoe,
1 Emery Whetstone,

1 Garden Trowel,
16 Grub Hoes,

10 Grass Hooks,

2 Pair Grass Shears,

$4.00

25.00

10.00

15.00

5.00

20.00

10.00

25.00

6.00

25.00

3.00

9.00

12.00

15.00

35.00

10.00

1.00

.50

10.50.

3.00

2.00

1.00

4.00

.50

4.00

.75

1.00

.25

8.00

2.00

.50

.25

8.00

2.00

.25

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE

300 Feet Garden Hose,

$25.00

3 Gouges,

.45

23 Hot Bed Frames, .

23.00

4 Hand Saws,

3.00

33 Hand Barrows,

16.50

8 Ice Spuds, .

4.00

11 Ice Tongs, .

10.00

11 Lawn Mowers,

33.00

4 Lawn Rakes,

2.00

2 Lengths Staging Rope,

4.00

1 Half Inch Staging Rope,

1.50

3 Lanterns, .

1.50

3 Ladders,

4.00

2 Long Handled Shovels, .

1.00

1 Long Handled Spade,

.50

14 Short Handled Spades,

5.00

30 Round Point Shovels,

18.00

7 Square Point Shovels,

2.25

136 Hand Hoes,

27.20

29 Iron Rakes,

8.00

3 Oil Cans, .

.30

33 Potato Hooks,

16.00

1 Pair Trimming Shears,

1.00

2 Pulleys, Rope, Tongs and

Forks,

4.00

10. Pitch Forks,

5.00

1 Pair Combination Pliers,

1.00

2 Pruning Shears, .

1.50

20 Picks,

10.00

5 Pick Handles,

.60

1 Screw Driver,

.25

18 Scoop Shovels,

12.00

4 Snow Shovels,

3.00

1 Pair Sheep Shears,

.25

1 Water Barrel, Truck and 1

Pump,

20.00

1 Stone Chisel and Drill,

2.00

1 Sieve,

.75

4 Steel Bars,

4.00

1 Spirit Level,

2.00

1 Trowel,

.50

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419

1 Turf Knife,

$ .50

10 Tie Ropes,

2.50

1 Wood Scoop,

.75

1 Wire Stretcher,

1.00

1 Watering Pot,

.75

9 Weeding Forks, .

1.25

2 Wheelbarrows,

3.00

3 Sets Single Harness,

40.00

4 Sets Double Harness,

100.00

1 Dump Cart Harness,

15.00

Blankets, Robes and Whips,

20.00

$1,788.80

INVENTORY OF LIVE STOCK.

12 Cows, ..... $540.00

1 Pair Oxen, .... 140.00

6 Horses, ....
Total,

400.00

$1,080.00

$2,868.80

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PHYSICIAN'S REPORT.

To the Superintendent of Conn, School /or Boys.

The Connecticut School for Boys, with an average atten-
dance of about four hundred and fifty, has reason to con-
gratulate itself on account of complete immunity from con-
tagious and infectious diseases during the past year. It is
believed that the good result is due, in a measure, to im-
proved sanitation in way of plumbing and the enforcement
of hygienic rules regarding diet, sleep and exercise.

While there have been many diseases more or less serious
in their nature, we have been fortunate enough in only hav-
ing two deaths, one from consumption and the other from
septicaemia respectively.

The excessive rainfall of the past spring and summer
causing the super-saturation of the soil has been the means
of bringing out Malaria in all its varied and modified forms.
This has been the most prevalent of all the diseases afflict-
ing the boys during the year. Rheumatism was next in line
occurring largely in boys who were predisposed to it. The
majority of those afflicted were cases of the sub-acute vari-
ety which readily yielded to treatment, and consequently
were of short duration . The cases of tonsilitis became quite
numerous during the winter months. This disease occurred
as a complication in many of the rheumatic cases, the latter
condition predisposing to it. No definite diseases being ap-
parent among the many cases of minor importance at the
hospital, I have not recorded them, inasmuch as they are
of no statistical value.

The following is a classification of diseases for the year
ending Oct. 1st, 1898.

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Abcess,

Tonsilitis, ... 53

Asthma, .

Jaundice, ... 2

Cystitus, .

Phthisis Pulmonalis, 1

Diarrhoea,

Scrofula, . .11

Eczema, .

Otitis Media, ... 3

Erysipelas,

Conjunctivitis, 10

Epilepsy,

Anaemia, . 15

Bronchitis,

Valvular Lesions of the Heart, 3

Pneumonia,

Neuralgia, . 12

Synovitis,

Gonorrhoea, ... 2

Rheumatism. .

Fracture, .... 1

Malaria, .

Contusions, ... 5

Dislocations, .

Wound, (Incised,) . 18

Hernia. .

Septicaemia, 2

HAROLD A. MEEKS, M, D.

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FORTY-EIGHTH REPORT

OF THE

BOARD OK TRUSTEES

OF THE

Connecticut School for Bovs

TO THE GOVERNOR.

Including the period from
OOTOBEB 1, 1898T0 SEPTEMBEB 30,1899.

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TRUSTEES

OF THE

CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

FRANCIS H. PARKER,

Term Expires,
JOHN C. BYXBEE.

Term Expires,
JOHN W. COE,

Term Expires,

EUGENE A. HALL,
Term Expires,

CHARLES E. BROWN,
Term Expires,

GEO. P. CRANE,

Term Expires,
JAMES N. STATES.

Term Expires,
GEORGE O. BALCH,

Term Expires.
JOSEPH HUTCHINS,

Term Expirks.
N. L. BRADLEY,

Term Expires,
CHARLES B. FRISBIE.

Term Expires,

Hartford,

Meriden.

Meriden,

Mrridrn,

Bridgeport,

Woodbury,

New Haven,

ASHFORD,

Columbia.
Meriden,
Cromwell.

Hartford County.
1901.
New Haven County.

1901.
New Haven County.

1901.
New Haven County.
1901.
Fairfield County.
1901.
Litchfield County.

1903.
New Haven County.
1903.
Windham County.

1903.
Tolland County.
1903.
New Haven County.
1903.
Middlesex County.
1903.

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OFFICERS AND COMWITTEES.

PRESIDENT,
FRANCIS H. PARKER.

SECRETARY AND TREASURER,

EUGENE A. HALIy.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
FRANCIS H. PARKER, GEORGE P. CRANE,

JOHN C. BYXBEE, JOHN W. COE,

CHARLES E. BROWN.

COMMITTEE ON DISCHARGES.

JOHN C. BYXBEE, GEO. P. CRANE,

N. h. BRADLEY, EUGENE A. HALL.

JOHN W. COE. CHARLES M. WILLIAMS.

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION.

JOSEPH HUTCHINS, JAMES N. STATES,

GEO. O. BALCH.

SANITARY COMMITTEE.

N. L. BRADLEY. JOHN W. COE,

CHARLES. B. FRISBIE.

COMMITTEE ON MORAL AND RELIGIOUS TRAINING.

GEO. P. CRANE, EUGENE A. HALL.

JOSEPH HUTCHINS.

COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRIAL TRAINING.

N. L. BRADLEY, EUGENE A. HALL.

CHARLES E. BROWN.

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OFFICERS OF THE SCHOOL.

SUPERINTENDENT.

CHARLES M. WILrUAMS.

MATRON.

MRS. CHARLES M. WILLIAMS.

CONSUI.TING PHYSICIAN.

HAROLD A. MEEKS, M. D.

STATE AGENT.
JOHN H. PARISH.

BOOK-KEEPER.

FRED P. OWEN.

CLERK.

Miss EDITH FRENCH.

SUP. TELEGRAPH DEP'T.

Mrs. E. a. BURGESS.

SUPERVISOR BAKERY.

BARTLETT KREUZBERGER.

OVERSEER CHAIR SHOP.

CHAS. P. CONNOLLY.

HOSPITAL NURSE.

Miss JULIA O'BRIEN.

SUPERVISOR SHOE SHOP.

BERNARD SWENSON.

SUPERVISOR IRONING ROOM.

Mrs. MARSHALL O. EDSON,

SUPERVISOR SLEEPING HALL.
Mrs. HORACE W. KIBBE.

supervisor dining room.
Mrs. THOS. H. MAGUIRE.

ass't. housekeeper.
Mrs. CHAS. P. CONNOLLY.

COOK OFFICERS' CULINARY DEP T.

Mrs. BERTHA JACKSON.

CHAPLAIN.

ERNEST A. YARROW.

ASSISTANT MATRON.

Mrs. FRED P. OWEN.

SUPERVISOR PRINTING DEPT
FRANK D. YOUNG.

SUPERVISOR CARPENTRY.

HORATIO F. WILBUR.

FARMER.

HORACE W. KIBBE.

GARDENER.

HUGO RE AM A.

BAND MASTER.

THOMAS H. MAGUIRE.

SUPERVISOR LAUNDRY.

Mrs. matilda SWENSON.

NIGHT WATCHMAN.

CHARLES A. NEWTON.

SUPERVISOR SEWING ROOM.

Mrs. C. M. BRANDENBERGER.

ENGINEER.

WM. D. BENNETT.

COOK SUPT'S KITCHEN.
HANNAH CROWLEY.

SUP. BOYS' CULINARY DEP'T.

MRS. W. D. BENNETT.

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TEAMSTKR. DENNIS KEOHANE.

SrPERVISOR OF SOUTH DIVISION. SUPRRVISOR OF NORTH DIVISION.

THOMAS H. MAGUIRE. PAUL C. BOOTH.

TEACHERS IN CONGREGATE DEPARTMENT.

MARSHALL O. EDSON, JAMES S. FARNSWORTH.

Cottage A.
JOHN GALLAGHER, Mrs. JOHN GALLAGHER,

Supervisor. Matron.

Miss EVA MAY CRAIG. Teacher.

Cottage B.
JAMES A. SMITH, Mrs. J. A. SMITH.

Supervisor. Matron.

Miss NETTIE A. BROWN, Teacher.

Cottage C.
NELSON J. WELLS, Miss MARY I. RAND,

Supervisor. Matron.

Mrs. JOHN H. PARISH, Teacher.

Cottage D.
VERNON E. BACKUS, Mrs. VERNON E. BACKUS,

Supervisor. Matron.

Mrs. LILLA F. DAVIS, Teacher,

Cottage E.
JOHN S. CRABB. Miss MAUDE SMYTHE,

SuPERvi.soR. Matron.

Mrs. J. S. CRABB, Teacher.

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RKPORT OF THE TRUSTEES.

To his Excellency, GEORGE E. Lounsbury, Governor of
the State of Connecticut:

Sir: — The Trustees of the Connecticut School for Boys
respectfully submit their Report for the year ending Sep-
tember 30th, 1899.

The report annexed of the Superintendent with the ex-
hibits appended, furnishes detailed information concerning
the condition of the School, the number of inmates, and the
general features of administration.

During the year, the Main Building, the Chapel, and two
of the Cottages have been repainted, the south yard has
been re-surfaced with concrete, and numerous minor repairs
have been made about the buildings and premises. Arrange-
ments have been made for constructing a sub-way for
steam pipes from the Boiler House to the Main Building.
The present steam pipes have been laid for seventeen years,
and their condition is such that provision must be made for
replacing them . Two boilers will also require to be replaced
with new ones at no distant day.

There has been a marked improvement in the discipline
of the School, and an improved moral tone prevails among
the boys. The problem confronting the managers of an in-
stitution like the School for Boys is beset with difficulties.
Order and decorum must be preserved, habits of idleness
and tendencies to vice must be combatted, and an effort
made to lay the foundation for well-regulated, industrious
and useful lives.

The prime object is to awaken among the boys normal as-
pirations to make something of their own lives, and to fit
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self-respecting, self-sustaining career. No institution, how-
ever, can replace a home, in this work of preparation for
usefulness, nor can any institution succeed save as it adopts
the principles and methods of home training, and surrounds
its wards with the conditions of home life. A good institu-
tion is of necessity inferior to a poor home in preparing
boys for the work of life.

Confinement in the School for Boys **is the nature of a
parental restraint," and the School seeks to provide for the
boys committed to its charge, a parental discipline and guid-
ance. That a large proportion of the boys under its charge
go forth to useful lives is proof that the methods pursued
are along correct lines.

The good record of the year has, however, been marred
by an unusally serious breach of discipline. One of the old-
er boys, long an inmate of the School, recently made a near-
ly fatal assault upon one of the Supervisors. It was a third
offence of the same general character, including a danger-
ous assault upon a former Superintendent. No course re-
mained but to discharge the oflFender for trial and punish-
ment in the Criminal Courts.

Arrangements are being perfected for increasing the num-
ber of hours devoted to school room instruction. That the
time devoted to such instruction should approximate that in
the public schools, can admit of no question, and an in-
creased number of hours of instruction will soon be provid-
ed for a large proportion of the boys.

The number of boys employed and instructed upon the
farm and in the printing office is much larger than hereto-
fore. Such employment is conducive to the health and
morals of the boys, and at the same time prepares them for
useful labor when dismissed from the School. Plans are
being perfected, upon the recommendation of the Superin-
lendent, for instructing a considerable number of the boys
in the use of carpenter *s tools. The need of some addition-
al form of industrial training is plain, but in view of previous
failures in this line, it has seemed wise to make haste slowly
in adopting any definite and permanent scheme.

Mr. John H. Parish, appointed Agent of the School, un-

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der the recent Statute, providing for such an office, entered
upon his duties September 1st. The work of this new offi-
cer can hardly fail to promote the interests of the boys from
time to time released from the School upon probation.

A marked disregard for the letter and spirit of the Stat-
utes regulating committments to the School for Boys is
sometimes apparent. To commit a boy to the School as
incorrigible for a frivolous cause, like hiding behind a door
to avoid going to school, or to decoy a boy into the com-
mission of a technical offence and brand him, perhaps, as a
thief in order to secure his committment to the School, is to
do that boy an injustice he will long remember. To com-
mit a boy over sixteen years of age upon a complaint un-
derstating his age, wrongs the boys lawfully confined in the
School by subjecting them to the evil example and cor-
rupting influence of a vicious and not infrequently crimin-
al leader. The motive in such cases is usually the unwor-
thy one of throwing the care and support of the boy upon
the State. The shamelessness with which such practices to
secure committments are avowed, justifies bringing the mat-
ter to the attention of the public.

The return to the School of boys dismissed upon proba-
tion is by the statutes intrusted to the discretion of the
Trustees, and that discretion is to be exercised only when
the best interest of the boys will be promoted by such re-
turn. The desire on the part of interested persons to com-
pel the State to support and care for such boys when by
reason of sickness or misfortune, they cease to be self-sup-
porting has, in some cases, led to intemperate and unjusti-
fiable criticism. The **discretion" of these critics would
soon convert the School for Boys into an asylum for the
lame, the insane, and the blind, combined with a hospital
for the treatment of chronic and contagious diseases, some-
thing wholly without its scope and entirely foreign to its
proper work.

Special credit is to be given Superintendent Williams for
his intelligent, energetic, and progressive management of
the School. To his faithfulness, discretion and executive
ability, the good results obtained during the year are

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chiefly to be ascribed. He has been ably assisted in his ef-
forts for the good of the School by a corps of officers and
teachers, whose faithfulness and efficiency are fully recog-
nized.

Dated at Meriden, Conn., this 11th day of October,
1899.

FRANCIS H. PARKER,
JOHN C. BYXBEE,
JOHN W. COE,
GEORGE P. CRANE,
NATHANIEL L. BRADLEY,
JOSEPH HUTCHINS,
JAMES N. STATES,
EUGENE A. HALL.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 11th day of Oc-
tober, 1899.

FRED P. OWEN.

Xotarv Public.

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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.

To the Board of Trustees y Coytnedlcut School for Boys:

Gentlemen: — My annual report, for the year ending
Sept. 30, 1899, is herewith presented.

It should invite just criticism to ask for increased facilities
for conducting the affairs of this School, if it can be shown
that the best use is not made of present advantages. The
question to be considered at the outset is not, what shall we
introduce that is new? but how can we improve what we al-
ready have? In making this, my first report for an entire
year, I purpose to review briefly some changes that have
been made, and add a few suggestions as to our future needs.

The fundamental object of a school of this kind is the
uplifting and saving of wayward youth, and that which must
be taught primarily, is discipline. We still have room for
improvement in our discipline, for there is nothing in which
time is a more important factor, bijt I am able to report to
you decided progress.

There is no greater problem than the proper classification
of the inmates of this School. Much care is taken to pre-
vent those who are vicious and depraved having familiar in-
tercourse with others who are here more through the faults
of parents, than their own, and who constitute nearly three-
fourths of the entire number. The courts have been
prompt to recognize that this School is not an asylum for
criminals, and whenever a subject, eighteen or more years
of age, who is out an parole, has been arrested, they have
made other disposition of him, on presentation of facts, which
show him unfit to become again an inmate. This action
on the part of the judges of the state has resulted in a vast-
ly improved situation, and in the absence of a reformatory.

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seems the best way to carry out the purpose of the School.

A radical change was made with the force of boys who
work on the farm and about the grounds. Instead of the
same boy^ being employed continuously through the day,
and thus losing the benefit of the school, the force was
doubled, each squad working one-half day, and going to
school the other. The number of boys who are regularly
employed varies from twenty-four to thirty. The excellent
plan already in vogue of having about two hundred other
boys work out of doors during a part of each week, was
continued.

In the printing department there was a class of eight
boys, who were under an agreement to remain there two
years, and who did not attend school. In the same period
of time we are now able to give instruction to about forty,
and all attend school the whole session. It is true that the
boys do not make the same advancement in the trade in one
year that they did in two, but it would be better to abolish
the printing department, than to deprive the boys of their
schooling, in order to fit them for work of somewhat doubt-
ful utility.

The hospital has been put into as good condition as is
possible, considering its very unfavorable location, and its
management revolutionized by the engagement of a
thoroughly competent trained nurse. Daily hospital re-
ports on blanks printed for that purpose, are made to the
office of the Superintendent. These reports are filed for ref-
erence, and are aids in detecting unsanitary conditions. A
separate building should be provided for hospital purposes.
That it is wrong to be compelled to take a boy who has an
infectious disease through an open dormitory or hall, admits
of no argument.

Calisthenics, or setting-up exercises, as given in the U. S.
Army Manual, are now practiced in the congregate depart-
ment, as well as in the cottages. More than half the boys
have military drill, though it is not made a dominant fea-
ture, as in some industrial schools. Heretofore the boys in
the congregate department, numbering nearly two hundred,
received no physical training.

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Instead of depending upon local clergy to address the
boys in chapel on Sunday, the religious exercises are con-
ducted by our regular chaplain, who not only gives instruc-
tion there, but mingles with the boys in their playrooms,
and gains confidences which a stranger could not.

Additional instruments have been purchased for the band
and it is now well equipped. From thirty-five to forty boys
have daily instruction, which is thorough. As an educa-
tional factor it is one of the best, and the ability to play
well will assist boys in gaining a livelihood.

No important changes have been made in the shoe-shop,
bakery, laundry, sewing room and various other depart-
ments. Their management appears to be systematic and
economical.

The basement playroom for the boys of the North Divi-
sion, besides being unsanitary, was a satire upon its name.
A new floor was laid, fixed tables put in upon which check-
er boards, and a variety of other games were artistically
painted. Wooden settees, with lockers (without locks) were
added, so that each boy has a place for those things which
are dear to a boy, but of no use to anyone else. Across
one end of the room, with seats adjoining, is a long file
which is kept generously supplied with illustrated papers
and magazines, through the liberality of local dealers and
clubs. This playroom is now second to none in the insti-
tution. The lockers, which are also in use in all the cot-
tages, are a continuous object lesson in teaching the boys
to respect the property rights of others, besides giving them
a sense of ownership, which leads to increased self respect.

Good results are already apparent from the work of our
new State Agent. His previous long service as cottage
supervisor here, and consequent acquaintance with a great
many of the boys who are out on parole, has been a great
help in enabling him to do efficient work from the start.
His report containing a detailed account of the work done,
follows.

I would respectfully call your attention to the inadequate
protection against fire in the cottages. In the congregate
department, modern chemical extinguishers have been put

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in, and the entire building fitted up with new two-inch hose,
wherever the old was found imperfect.

The construction of a fire-proof vault, in connection with
the main ofiice, where can be kept all books of record, legal
documents, and all papers whose destruction would be dis-
astrous to the efficient management of our aflFairs, deserves
your early consideration.

The great need of this School is more work for the boys
in industrial education. It is next in value to moral in-
struction, and I earnestly recommend the equipment of a
department in manual training.

In reviewing the work done, itisadisappointmentinthat
it falls short of what was planned. Whatever progress has
been made is due to you for your unanimous and cordial
support, together with that of the officers associated with
me, and my grateful thanks are herewith tendered.
Respectfully submitted,

C. M. WILLIAMS,

Superintendent,

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EXHIBIT NO. 1.

CLASSIFIED STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES AND RECEIPTS
OF THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS, FROM

OCT. 1, 1898, TO SEPT. 30. 1899.

EXPENDITURES.

RECEIPTS.

Chair Shop,

1118.80

Cash on hand Oct. 1, '98, |1954.51

Library and Chapel,

97.10

Boarders, .

427.32

Clothing,

4096.12

Chair Shops,

6605.30

Farm and Stables.

3618.04

Freight,

35.65

Freight,

157.86

Printing Office, .

129.35

Fuel and Lights,

5562.94

Miscellaneous,

154.25

Hospital,

557.26

Clothing, .

45.43

House Furnishings,

2209.20

House Furnishings.

10.95

Laundry,

515.19

Provisions, .

4.15

Printing,

372.99

Farm, .

270.09

Provisions, .

17291.13

School and Office.

2.50

Repairs,

5129.44

SUteTreas.,

67927.80

Traveling, .

517.96

Salaries, * .

23265.09

School and Office,

515.65

Band,

283.49

Mandolin Club, .

40.53

Telephone and Telegn

iph, 109.91

Water,

951.48

Sanitary,

. 24.60

Insurance, .

25.00

Miscellaneous, .

218.46

Cash on hand,

11889.06
$77,567.30

$77,567.30

Meriden, Conn., October 26, 1899.

This certifies that we have examined the accounts of the Superin-
tendent and of the Treasurer of the Connecticut School for Boys, for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 1899, compared them with the
vouchers and found the same correct.

The balance in the hands of the Superintendent at the end of the
year was one hundred nineteen dollars and ninety-three cents($119.
93), and the balance in the hands of the treasurer, on deposit in the
Meriden National Bank, was eleven thousand, seven hundred sixty
nine dollars and thirteen cents ($1 1769. 13). Total balance eleven
thousand eight hundred eighty nine dollars and six cents. (SI 1.889.
06.)

D. W.\RD NORTHROP. ( Auditors of
WALTER A. RILRY, S Public Accounts,

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EXHIBIT No. 2.

SHOWING THE WHOLE NUMBER OF BOYS THAT HAVE BEEN

INMATES OF THE SCHOOL SINCE ITS OPENING IN

MARCH, 1854.

Whole number since opening,

Number remaining in School October 1, 1898

From Hartford County,

New Haven County,

Fairfield

New London

Middlesex

Tolland

Litchfield

Windham

Boarders, ....

Number returned on old Commitments,
Number returned themselves, .

Total,
Discharged in various ways,

Number remaining in School Oct. 1. 1899,

6285

436

2
10

0
62

6-211

647
214

433

EXHIBIT No. 3.

SHOWING THE AGE OF BOYS AT COMMITMENT.

AGE

Six,

Seven,

Eight.

Nine.

Ten,

Eleven ,

Twelve.

Thirteen,

Fourteen,

Fifteen,

Sixteen,

P A.ST YEAR PREVIOUSLY TOTAL

215

224

583

593

683

697

898

924

984

1013

1096

1120

1118

1145

361

362

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AGE

Seventeen,
Eighteen,
Nineteen ,
Twenty,

PAST YEAR PREVIOUSLY TOTAL

44.

Total,

143

6142

6285

EXHIBIT No. 4.

SHOWING FOR WHAT OFFENSE COMMUTED.

PAST YEAR

PREVIOUSLY

rOTAI.

Theft,

2470

2515

Burglary,

318

335

Vagrancy,

403

406

Truancy,

790

811

Stubbornness,

Obtaining goods on

'alse pretence, 0

Arson,

Cruelty to animals.

Sabbath Breaking,

• , 0

Malicious Mischief,

Assault and Battery,

Breach of Peace,

Horse Stealing,

Disorderly Conduct,

Robbery,

Trespass,

Manslaughter,

Forgery,

Driving horses wit ho

ut permission, 0

Lascivious Carriage,

Profane Cursing,

Getting on Cars,

Abusive Language,

Common Drunkard,

Misdemeanor,

Fornication,

Breaking Windows,

Attempt to Kill,

Attempt to Commit

Rape. . 0

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE

PAST YEAR PREVIOUSLY TOTAL

Rape,

Disobedience.

Placing Obstructions on Railroads,

Receiving Stolen Goods,

Intoxication,

Boarders,

Incorrigibility,

Assault,

Total,

188

1247

1301

156

143

6142

6285

EXHIBIT No. 5.

SHOWING BY WHAT AUTHORITY COMMITTED.

PAST YEAR

PREVIOUSI.Y

TOTAL

Hartford Superior Court,

New Haven

Fairfield

Litchfield

Middlesex

Tolland

New London

Windham

New Haven Common Pleas

Court, 0

Hartford Police Court,

737

749

New Haven

1058

1079

New London

100

106

Norwich

149

151

Waterbury

288

301

New Britain

187

Bridgeport

386

397

Meriden

212

220

Stamford

Norwalk

Middletown

Danbury

Derby

Wallingford

Stafford

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Green wicli Pol

ice Court,

Ansoiiia

Putnam

Stonington

Haddara

Huntington

New Canaan

Willimantic

Bethany Probate Court,

Justice Courts,

Various Towns,

2291

2332

Boarders,

•

188

Total, 143 6142 6285

EXHIBIT No. 6.

SHOWING THE VARIOUS REASONS FOR WHICH THE BOYS
HAVE LEFT THE INSTITUTION.

PAST YEAR PREVIOUSLY TOTAL

Placed with farmers,
Placed at various trades,
Sentence expired, .
Returned to parents and friends,
Sent to Deaf and Dumb Asylum,
Sent to hospital,

Ret. to Providence Reform School, 0
Discharged to go to sea,

to selectmen,

for defective mittimus,

by order of Court,

by Legislature, .
Remanded to alternate sentence,
Rel. to be tried for incendiarism,
Died,

Boarders dismissed, .
Released to be tried for assault.
Released to be tried for burglary,
Sent to Childrens* Home,
Sent to Lakeville,

645

672

953

954

4644

4819

175

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE

To enlist in the Armv,

PAST YEAR PRKVIorSLY TOTAI,

1 28 29

Total. . 214 6741 *6955

•includes boys who have been discharged, and recommitted.

EXHIBIT Nc

). 7.

SHOWING BIRTHPLACE OF THOSE COMMITTED.

Connecticut,

105

New York,

Massachusetts,

Pennsylvania,

Illinois,

Ireland,

Italy.

Nova Scotia,

Russia,

Austria,

Michigan, .

England,

Poland,

Sweden,

Total,

143

EXHIBIT No. 8.

SHOWING PARENTAGE OF THOSE COMMITTED.

American,

Irish.

German,

English,

Italian,

Norwegian.

Russian.

Austrian,

Swedish,

Canadian,

French,

Danish,

Polish,

Total,

143

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STATE AGENT'S REPORT.

To the Board of Trustees, Connect i ait School for Boys:

Gentlemen: — In compliance with the law, I herewith
submit my annual report for the year ending September
30, 1899. The statistics given include a period of only one
month, my official duties not beginning till September 1,
1899.

One difficulty that confronts us in the matter of visitation
is to locate paroled boys who have been absent any great
length of time. The address given at the time of parole is
often misleading, as in many cases there is a change in
residence, either to another town, or to a different street and
number from his original address. In order to ascertain
the whereabouts of the absentees, it sometimes requires
the greater part of the day in looking up and locating one
or more cases. This fact makes the visiting list smaller
than it would otherwise be.

I am pleased to note, in the investigations of homes, that
there is a growing tendency on the part of the parents to
improve their surroundings and to correct existing condi-
tions.

I wish to cite one case which came under my notice,
where the parents moved from a very undesirable locality
to a good one, in order that the environments of the boy
should compare favorably with those to which he had been
accustomed at the School .

Your attention is most respectfully called to the following
tables, which show the work done during the month:

Visits to homes of boys on parole, . 20

Investigation of homes before parole, . . 24

Number of homes secured, ... 4

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Employment secured for, . 15

Occupations secured by the agent for the fifteen boys be-
fore mentioned are as follows:

Machine shop, ..... 2

Hospital,

Music store,

Piano shop,

Grocery store,

Foundry,

Watch Co.,

Buckle shop,

Farmer,

Milk wagon,

U. S. Army,

Carpenter,

Concrete Paving Co.,

15
Towns or states to which boys were paroled during the

month.

Bridgeport, ..... 4

New Haven, ..... 3

Waterbury, ..... 2

Hartford,

Haddam,

New Britain,

Meriden,

Vermont,

U. S. Army,

15
Towns from which boys who were previously paroled,
were returned to the School.

Plainfield, ..... 2

Mystic,

Waterbury,

South Norwalk,

New Haven, .

Hartford,

Bridgeport,

Respectfully submitted ,

J. H. PARISH,

Sfate .^j^eiiL

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PHYSICIAN'S REPORT.

To the Superintaidaii of the Comiediciit School for Boys :

The past year has been somewhat unusual at the School
on account of the prevalence of varicella or chicken-pox
and influenza or grippe during the autumn and winter
months and scarlet fever and mumps during the summer.
The grippe, which was epidemic through this vicinity,
was very severe in its character and varied in its complica-
tions and sequences. As many of the boys were already
either afflicted or predisposed to hereditary disease, a con-
dition often present in the profligate class of people, the
acquisition of the grippe rendered many of them danger-
ously ill. Three cases complicated with pulmonary con-
sumption, meningitis and pneumonia respectively, were fa-
tal out of the sixty-six afflicted. The three other deaths at
the School were caused by tubercular peritonitis, meningi-
tis and myelitis. The prognosis of these diseases is grave.

Scarlet fever made its appearance about the first of June,
causing much anxiety. It was brought to the School by a
boy committed from Rockville, where it prevailed at that
time. Realizing the enormity of an epidemic of this dis-
ease in an institution of this kind, the prompt isolation of
the cases affected, as well as those exposed, was enforced,
together with rigid sanitary precautions in way of the
most approved methods of fumigation. The quarantine
was adhered to until all signs of the disease had disappeared.

Owing to the above precautions, and the hearty co-opera-
tion of the Superintendent and officers in rigidly enforcing
them, a severe epidemic was avoided, and the cases limited
to five.

The cases of varicella and mumps were readily controlled

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by the customary quarantine regulations. The hospital
has been rearranged and is now on a modern plan, under
the supervision of a trained nurse, which is so essential to
the proper and scientific treatment of diseases, paticularly
in boys of this age.

There has been a number of cases of minor importance
in which no definite disease was apparent, that I have not
recorded, inasmuch as they are of no statistical value.

The following is a classification of diseases for the year
ending September 30th, 1889:
.\bcess,
Ansemia,
Appendicitis,
Asthma,
Billious Fever
Bronchitis,
Burns,
Carbuncles,
Chorea.

Concussion of Brain
Concussion Spinal Cord
Contusions,
Conjunctivitis,
Kczema,
Erysipelas.
Fracture,
Fistula,
Herpes,
Hiccoughs,
Hemmerhoids
Influenza,
Indigestion,

8 Incised Wounds, .

7 Incontinence of urine,

2 Malaria,

3 Measles,

2 Menengitis,

12 Myelitis.

2 Mntnps,

4 Otitis Media,

1 Phimosis,

in,

1 Pneumonia,

Cord.

1 Pleurisy,

10 Phthisis Pulmonalis,

9 Poison, (Ivy)

5 Quincy Sore Throat,

4 Rheumatism

5 Scarlet Fever,

2 Scrofula,

3 Syphilis. (Congenital)

6 Tuberculosis.

2 Tubercular peritonitis.

66 Tonsil itis.

17 Varicella,

Respectfully submitted,

HAROLD A. MEHKS, Ji

f,D.

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FARMER'S REPORT.

To the Superintendent of the Connecticut School for Boys:

The following tables show the amount of products grown
during the year ending Sept. 30th, 1899. Also, an inventory
of stock and tools used on the farm.

GROWN BY THE FARMER .

112 Tons Ensilage,
10 Tons Oat Hay,
20 Tons English Hay,
5 Tons Meadow Hay,
12 Tons Corn Fodder,
l' 2 Tons Hungarian Grass,
1583 Bushels Potatoes,
3153 Doz. Sweet Corn,
41284 Qts. Milk.

75 Bushels Turnips,
86 Bushels Apples,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE A.

5500 Heads Winter Cabbage,
185 Bushels Tomatoes,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE B.

364 Bunches Asparagus, .
209 Bunches Rhubarb,
653 Qts. Strawberries,
719 Qts. Currants,
439 Qts. Raspberries,
1816 Heads Summer Cabbage,
121 Bushels Cucumbers, .
959 Summer Squash,

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200 Winter Squash.

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE C.

279 Bushels Onions,

50 Bushels Parsnips,
1200 Bunches Onions,
1240 Pounds Grapes,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE D.

150 Bushels Peas, ....

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE E.

167 Bushels String Beans,
65 ** Lima ** .

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR NORTH DIVISION.

120 Bushels Beets,
155 Bushels Carrots,

GROWN BY

GARDENER.

7^2 Bushels Radishes,

765 Head Lettuce,

5>2 Bushels Early Beets, .

35 Bunches Parsley,

3000 Celery Plants,

1200 Tomato "

2400 Cabbage *'

275 Pepper **

75 Pinks,

300 Pansies,

75 Balsams,

100 Astors,

36 Salvias,

INVENTORY OF FARM IMPLEMENTS, CARRIAGES,

ETC.

1 Milburn Wagon, ....

$75.00

1 Chair Wagon,

250.00

2 Two Horse Dump Carts, .

125.00

1 Ox Cart, .....

10.00

1 One Horse Cart, ....

10.00

1 Three Seated Carryall,

35.00

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1 Business Wagon, .

$65.00

1 Two Seated Carriage,

75.00

1 Single Carriage,

50.00

1 Two Seated Sleigh,

75.00

1 Single Carriage,

40.00

2 Bob Sleds,

60.00

2 Sleds,

8.00

1 Deering Mower, .

15.00

1 One Horse Lawn Mower,

60.00

1 Hay Tedder,

10.00

1 Hay Cutter,

3.00

1 One Horse Rake, .

15.00

5 Hand Hay Rakes,

1.00

2 Hand Lawn Rakes,

6.00

1 Lawn Roller,

10.00

8 Hay Forks,

4.00

4 Grass Scythes and Snaths,

3.00

1 Bush Scythe and Snath,

.75

1 American Harrow,

35.00

1 Wheel Harrow*, .

20.00

1 Evans* Smoothing Harro\^

8.00

1 A Harrow,

4.00

1 Iron Land Roller, .

25.00

2 Landside Plows,

10.00

2 Swivel Plows,

15.00

1 Shovel Plow,

5.00

1 One Horse Plow, .

5.00

4 One Horse Cultivators,

20.00

2 One Horse Weeders,

10.00

3 Potato Diggers,

25.00

2 Scrapers, .

6.00

J Eclipse Corn Planter,

25.00

1 Corn Marker,

3.00

1 Seed Sower,

9.00

2 Garden Wheel Hoes,

10.00

4 Paris Green Machines,

12.00

1 Stevens Fertilizer Sower,

30.00

7 Axes,

4.00

2 Ice Axes, .

1.00

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20 Baskets, .

$10.25

2 Buck Saws,

2.00

1 Box Wheelbarrow,

2.00

1 Brass Syringe,

2.00

3 Brick Hammers, .

1.00

3 Chains,

3.00

2 Cross Cut Saws, .

4.00

1 Pair Clipping Shears,

.75

1 Claw Hammer,

.50

1 Drill,

.25

10 Dung Forks,

5.00

1 Dutch Hoe,

2.00

1 Emery Whetstone,

.50

1 Garden Trowel,

.25

12 Grub Hoes,

6.00

10 Grass Hooks,

2.00

300 Feet Garden Hose,

25.00

3 Gouges,

.45

4 Hand Saws,

3.00

30 Hand Barrows,

15.00

8 Ice Spuds, .

4.00

11 Ice Tongs,

10.00

11 Lawn Mowers,

33.00

2 Lengths Staging Rope,

4.00

4 Lanterns, .

2.00

5 Saddles, .

5.00

2 Long Handled Shovels,

1.00

30 Round Point Shovels,

15.00

18 Scoop Shovels,

12.00

12 Snow Shovels,

6.00

10 Short Handled Shovels,

5.00

1 Long Handled Spade,

.50

125 Hand Hoes,

21.00

29 Iron Rakes,

8.00

3 Oil Cans, .

.30

30 Potato Hooks,

15.00

1 Pair Trimming Shears,

1.00

1 Pulley Rope, Tongs and Forks,

4.00

1 Pair Combination Pliers,

1.00

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2 Pruning Shears,

$1.50

15 Picks.

7.50

1 Screw Driver,

.25

1 Sheep Shears,

.25

1 Water Barrel, Truck and ]

Pump,

20.00

1 Turf Knife,

.50

8 Weeding Forks, .

1.00

1 Stone Chisel and Drill,

2.00

1 Sieve,

.75

3 Steel Bars,

3.00

2 Grass Shears,

.25

1 Spirit Level,

.50

1 Trowel,

.50

2 Tie Ropes,

.50

1 Wire Stretcher,

1.00

1 Watering Pot,

.75

2 Wheel Barrows, .

3.00

3 Single Harness,

3.00

4 Sets Double Harness,

100.00

Blankets, Robes and Whips,

20.00

INVENTORY OF UVE STOCK.

1 Pair Oxen, . . . .

$135.00

18 Cows, . . . . .

720.00

7 Horses, . . . . .

400.00

1 Bull,

25.00

Respectfully submitted.

H. W. KIBJ

BE,

Farmer.

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FORTY-NINTH REPORT

OF THE

BOARD OK TRUSTEES

OF THE

Connecticut School for Boys

TO THE QOVERNOR.

Including the period trova
OOTOBEB 1, 1899 TO SEFTEMBEB 30,1900.

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TRUSTEES

OF THE

CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

FRANCIS H. PARKER,

Tb&m Bxpirbs,
JOHN C. BYXBEE,

Tbrm Expirbs,
JOHN W. COE,

Tbrm Expirbs,

EUGENE A. HALL,
Tbrm Expirbs,

CHARLES E. BROWN,
Tbrm Expirbs,

GEO. P. CRANE,
Tbrm Expirbs,

JAMES N. STATES,

Tbrm Expirbs,
GEORGE O. BALCH,

Tbrm Expirbs,
JOSEPH HUTCHINS,

Tbrm Expirbs,
N. L. BRADLEY,

Tbrm Expirbs,
CHARLES B. FRISBIE,

Tbrm Expirbs,
HEZEKIAH L. READE,

Tbrm Expirbs,

Hartford,

Mbridbn,

Bridgbport,

Woodbury,

Nbw Havbn,

Ashpord,

Columbia.

Mbridbn,

Cromwei-l,

JBWBTT City.

Hartford County.

1901.
Nbw Havbn County.

1901.
New Haven County.

1901.
FAIRFIEI.D County.

1901.

LITCHFIEI.D County.

1903.
New Haven County.
1903.
Windham County.

1903.
Tolland County.
1903.
New Haven County.
1903.
Middlesex County.
1903.
New London County.
1901.

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OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES.

PRESIDENT.
FRANCIS H. PARKER.

SECRETARY AND TREASURER,

EUGENE A. HALL.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

GEORGE P. CRANE, FRANCIS H. PARKER,

JOHN C. BYXBEE. JOHN W. COE,

CHARLES E. BROWN.

COMMITTEE ON DISCHARGES.

JOHN C. BYXBEE, JOHN W. COE.

N.\THANIEL, h. BRADLEY, EUGENE A. HALL,

GEO. P. CRANE. CHARLES M. WILLIAMS.

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION.

JOSEPH HUTCHINS, GEO. O. BALCH,

JAMES N. STATES.

SANITARY COMMITTEE.

NATHANIEL L. BRADLEY, JOHN W. COE,

CHARLES. B. FRISBIE.

COMMITTEE ON MORAL AND RELIGIOUS TRAINING.

JOSEPH HUTCHINS. GEO. P. CRANE,

HEZEKIAH L. READE.

COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRIAL TRAINING.

NATHANIEL L- BRADLEY, EUGENE A. HALL.

CHARLES E. BROWN.

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OFFICERS OF THE SCHOOL.

SUPERINTHNDKNT.
CHARLES M. WILLIAMS.

MATRON.

MRS. CHARLES M. WILLIAMS.

STATE AGENT.
JOHN H. PARISH.

BOOK-KEEPER.
FRED P. OWEN.

CONSULTING PHYSICIAN.

HAROLD A. MEEKS, M.D.

SUPERVISOR MANUAL TRAINING.

FRED S. HITCHCOCK.

SUPERVISOR PRINTING DEPT.
FRANK D. YOUNG.

BANDMASTER.
THOMAS H. MAGUIRE.

FARMER.
HORACE W. KIBBE.

GARDENER.
HUGO REAMA.

SUPERVISOR SEWING ROOM.

MRS. C. M. BRANDENBERGER.

SUPERVISOR SHOE SHOP.

BERNARD SWENSON.

SUPERVISOR LAUNDRY.

Mrs. matilda SWENSON.

ASST. HOUSEKEEPER.

Mrs. JAS. S. FARNSWORTH.

ENGINEER.
WM. D. BENNETT.

SUPERVISOR OF SOUTH DIVISION.

THOMAS H. MAGUIRE.

CHAPLAIN.

ERNEST A. YARROW.

ASSISTANT MATRON.

MRS. FRED P. OWEN.

CLERK.
MISS EDITH FRENCH.

SUP. TELEGRAPH DEP'T.

Mrs. E. a. burgess.

SUPERVISOR CARPENTRY.

HORATIO F. WILBUR.

SUPERVISOR DININGROOM.

Mrs. THOS. H. MAGUIRE.

SUPERVISOR SLEEPING HALL.

Mrs. HORACE W. KIBBE.

OVERSEER CHAIR SHOP,

CHARLES P. CONNOLLY.

HOSPITAL NURSE.
MISS JULIA O'BRIEN.

SUP. BOY'S CULINARY DEPT.

Mrs. WM. D. BENNETT.

SUPERVISOR IRONING ROOM.

Mrs. LILLIAN A. WARDEN.

SUPERVISOR BAKERY.

BARTLETT KREUZBERGER.

NIGHT WATCHMAN.

ISSACHAR CURRIER.

SUPERVISOR OF NORTH DIVISION.

PAUL C. BOOTH.

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TEACHERS IN CONGREGATF. DEPARTMENT.

MARSHALL O. EDSON, JAMES S. FARNSWORTH.

Cottage A.
JOHN GALLAGHER, Mrs. JOHN GALLAGHER,

Supervisor. Matron.

Miss EVA MAY CRAIG. Teacher.

Cottage B.
JAMES A. SMITH. Mrs. JAMES A. SMITH,

Supervisor. Matron.

Miss NETTIE A. BROWN, Teacher.

Cottage C.
NELSON J. WELLS, Miss MARY I. RAND,

Supervisor. Matron.

Mrs. JOHN H. PARISH. Teacher.

Cottage D.
VERNON E. BACKUS, Mrs. VERNON E. BACKUS,

Supervisor. Matron.

Mrs LILLA F. DAVIS, Teacher.

Cottage E.
JOHN S. CRABB, Miss MAUDE SMYTHE,

Supervisor. Matron.

Mrs. JOHN S. CRABB. Teacher.

teamster.
DENNIS KEOHANE.

cook supt's kitchen. cook officers' kitchen.

Miss HANNAH CROWLEY. Mrs. BERTHA FRANCIS.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES.

To his ExelUncy, George E. Lounsbury, Governor of the

State of Connecticut:

Sir: — The Trustees of the Connecticut School for Boys
respectfully present their report for the year ending Septem-
ber 30, 1900.

Reference is made to the reports of the several officers,
with the schedules accompanying the same, for the details
respecting the School. Full information concerning the
number and general condition of the boys released to their
friends and otherwise placed out or dismissed on parole, will
be found in the reports of the Superintendent and State Agent
and the tables accompanying them.

In the report for 1899 reference was made to the neces-
sity of constructing a subway and putting in new steam
pipes between the Boiler House and the Main Building.
This work, involving the expenditure of $2,753.28, has been
completed. That the undertaking was necessary was de-
monstrated by the condition in which the old steam pipes
were found. Defects were disclosed, showing a large
loss of steam and an imminent danger of total failure
to supply the Main Building with heat. New steam
pipes have been placed in a portion of the Main Building
formerly heated by indirect radiation. This change effects
a considerable economy in heating, and a marked improve-
ment in the ventilation of the Building. Rooms have been
fitted up for the Manual Training Department, and the ne-
cessary tools and machinery provided for its present equip-
ment. Additional and much needed rooms for officers
have also been provided, and two new steel stairways have
been constructed in the South Yard, replacing stairways

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partmeiit and a broadening of its scope. The increased
power furnished by the new boilers will permit the introduc-
tion of wood turning lathes into the wood working room.
Besides instruction in wood turning, preliminary steps have
already been taken looking to the addition of a class in iron
working, and in the coming spring the necessary accommo-
dations and equipment will be provided. It is hoped that
boys will be receiving instruction in simple and elementary
forms of iron working before the close of the new fiscal year.
The purpose to make the instruction in this department
useful and practical, announced in our last report, has been
adhered to, and che results attained during the year de-
monstrate the wisdom of that course. The boys who have
received instruction in this department have taken hold of
the work with an interest and enthusiasm not surpassed, it
is confidently believed, among the boys of like age in any
manual training school in the country. New hopes and am-
bitions have been awakened among them; and the educational
effect of the training of eye and hand, of developing judg-
ment and the sense of responsibility has been marked.
Good places are easily secured for paroled boys who have
been trained in this department, and thus a better start
is given them as they leave the School and essay the task
of earning an honest support for themselves. The success
of this department is in a large measure due to the invaluable
services of Mr. Hitchcock, its efficient and thoroughly
competent supervisor, to whom the Trustees acknowledge
their indebtedness.

Bearing in mind the fact that confinement in the School
is "in the nature of parental restraint,*' and, in no proper
sense, imprisonment or punishment, every effort is made to
appeal to the sense of honor and the good impulses of the
boys entrusted to its care. The creation of a healthy pub-
lic sentiment among the boys with respect to conduct iscon-
stantly sought. Such a sentiment is far more potent than
rules and regulations in repressing vicious practices and pre-
serving good order. The necessity of meting out befitting
punishment in cases of wilful disobedience in such an insti-
tution , is obvious, but the number of such cases in the School

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for Boys is very small, and good order and cheerful obedience
to the rule have prevailed during the past year.

The work of the State Agent deserves special notice. He
has made over six hundred visits to paroled boys, and inves-
tigated before parole nearly two hundred and fifty homes.
His report shows that out of three hundred and fifty two
boys remaining on his visiting list at the close of the year, all
but thirty-eight are doing well or fairly well. Only thirty-
one boys were returned by him for serious fault during the
year, while of the one hundred and sixty-six boys paroled
during that time, only fourteen were included in the num-
ber so returned. Seventy per cent, of the entire number of
boys remaining on the visiting list are reported as doing
well without any qualification. Such results are encourag-
ing to the Trustees, and indicate that the work of the School
is reasonably successful.

Thirty-six boys have been connected with the band dur-
ing the year and many of them have attained great proficien-
cy as musicians. In June, the band, by invitation, attended
the New Canaan Centennial, in charge of Leader Maguire,
and led the procession of school children which was a fea-
ture of the celebration. The propriety of their conduct
and the merit of their playing won many compliments.
Many of the boys who have belonged to the band, upon be-
ing paroled, secured musical employment ; while the depart-
ment ministers materially to the good order and content-
ment of the boys.

Sunday services have been maintained as usual, and the
Sunday School sessions have been largely profitable to the
boys. Chaplain Yarrow fortunately remains with the School
and his influence with the boys continues to be very helpful
and inspiring.

A series of entertainments was given during the past win-
ter, and, as in the preceding year, they contributed not a
little to the enjoyment of the boys and the good order and
discipline of the School during the winter months, when out
door employment and out door recreations are so largely re-
stricted. During the summer and open weather, ample op-
portunity for exercise and sports in the open air is provided .

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On holidays especially the eflFort is made to give all the boys
an outing, notably last Thanksgiving day when all the in-
mates of the School enjoyed a frolic on the School farm.

The health of the boys during the year has been excel-
lent. The number of cases requiring hospital treatment
has been very small. It may well be questioned whether
any institution or school where an equal number of boys is
gathered can show as good a health record. While our fa-
cilities for gymnastic drills and exercises are not what they
should be, it is nevertheless our opinion that such exercises
as we are able to give, supplemented with the out door em-
ployment, the sport and recreation in the open air for which
ample opportunity is afforded, and the division of the work-
ing hours between the school room, the chairshop, the
manual training and other special departments, are suffi-
cient to keep the boys in good physical condition. When
more pressing needs have been provided for it will be wise
to increase the means of physical culture, but experience
apparently shows that the health of the boys is secured by
the method now pursued, however deficient they may be
in some respects from the standpoint of theory.

The year has been a prosperous one in a financial sense.
As foreshadowed in our report of last year, the introduc-
tion of the manual training department, and the lengthen-
ing of the school hours for the boys in the cottages, have re-
duced the income from the chair shop a little more than
$1200. On the other hand collections have been made
with much greater promptness than heretofore, so that our-
receipts have increased and exceed those of the preceding
year by $9v^6. The favorable financial showing has been ob-
tained without the introduction of any penny wise but
pound foolish economies. The policy pursued while busi-
ness-like and pains-taking, has been liberal and rational.
Especially has this been the case wherever the comfort and
well being of the boys was concerned. Never before has
so much been done for them in providing a variety of ap-
petizing food, comfortable clothing, competent teaching,
and healthful recreation and entertainment. The slight
additional expense has been more than justified by the re-

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suits obtained. It may not be out of place to call attention
to the fact that all the permanent improvements made dur-
ing the past few years have been paid for from the ordinary
income of the School, and the State has not been called up-
on for any extra appropriation. The Trustees confidently
hope they will be able to make the many permanent im-
provements comtemplated for the next few years, from the
regular appropriations.

We acknowledge anew our obligation to the Superinten-
dent and his faithful assistants for the goodly measure of suc-
cess that has attended the administration of the School dur-
ing the year. It is our ambition to make the Institution more
helpful to the l>oys committed to its charge, and more use-
ful to the State as the years succeed each other. In the
attainment of that end the Trustees recognize their depen-
dence upon the loyalty and faithfulness of the officers and
instructors to the beneficent purposes of the School.

Dated at Meriden, Conn., this 9th day of October, 1901.

FRANCIS H. PARKER,

JOSEPH HUTCHINS,

GEORGE P. CRANE,

HEZEKIAH L. READE,

N. L. BRADLEY,

JOHN C. BYXBEE,

CHARLES B. FRISBIE,

JAMES N. STATES.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 9th day of Octo-
ber, 1901.

FRED P. OWEN,

Notary Public,

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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.

To the Board of Trustees of the Connect i ait School for Boys:
Gentlkmex: — My annual report for the year ending
Sept. 30, 1901 is herewith presented.

You have been kept so fully informed of the work of the
School by my quarterly reports, that there is little to add for
your information expect the usual statistical tables which
accompany my annual report.

The year has been prosperous, though all that was
planned to carry out the purpose of the School has not been
done. A good beginning has been made in our manual
training department, our band has reached a higher degree
of excellence than ever before, the work of our state agent
in investigating homes and visiting paroled boys has been
painstaking, and the financial interests of the School have
been attended to with care. Our chapel exercises have been
of more than usual interest, and continuous and persistent
efforts have been made to stamp out vice, and inculcate
higher morals. More homelike conditions prevail in the
different departments, though there is yet opportunity for
improvement. In general, the discipline has been good.
We have tried to keep constantly in the minds of the boys
that they are here to receive the advantages which this School
gives, and not as a punishment ; that w^e inflict punishment
unwillingly, and only when bad conduct compels it. The
good result of this teaching is shown by the large number
of boys who return to visit us, especially on holidays, well
dressed with clothes bought with their own earnings. It
is an effective object lesson to the boys here, and the spirit
which prompts a boy to return and show his former asso-
ciates and officers how well he has succeeded, tends to hold

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him to a higher standard of living.

Many of our paroled boys are homeless, or have homes
which are such in name only. In securing homes for them,
provision is always made that they shall receive some money
compensation as a reward for their work. We find that
board and clothes alone do not satisfy the average boy. and
stipulate that he must have a small sum, usually one dollar
a month, which is paid to him for personal use. When the
written agreement with the boy's employer calls for regular
monthly wages, a definite sum sufficient for clothing and
spending money is allowed . All necessary apparel is bought
under the direction of the employer, and a detailed state-
ment of the same sent to the superintendent. The remain-
ing part of the wages is forwarded to the School or collected
by our state visiting agent, to be deposited in a savings
bank in the boy's name and our trust.

In several ways we have found this plan beneficial. Hav-
ing some money of his own to spend, the boy is better con-
tented, and less apt to leave the home provided for him.
The knowledge that he has a bank account here leads him
to return voluntarily to the School for relocation when dis-
satisfied, instead of leaving for parts unknown. It is also
reasonable to believe that the setting aside a part of his
earnings will cultivate the habit of saving. During the year
only one boy who had money in our care, has reached his
majority, and at his request, after releasing to him our con-
trol, the account was transferred from the local bank to the
.savings bank nearest to where he lives. At the present time
we hold in trust the sum of $736.03 principal and interest,
all earned during the last three years by homeless boys
whom we have paroled.

In conclusion, I desire to testify to the interest which offi-
cers and teachers have shown in their work, and especially
to express to you the lasting obligations I am under for
your courteous treatment and undivided support.

Respectfully submitted,

C. M. WILLIAMS,

Super in ten den t .

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EXHIBIT NO. 1.

CLASSIFIED STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES

OF THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS, FROM

OCT. 1, 1900, TO SEPT. 30, 1901.

KXPKNDITURKS.

RKCKIPTS.

Chair Shop, .

S274.77

Cash on hand Oct. 1,

Clothing,

4220.00

1900.

S5270.17

Farm and Stables,

3973.62

State Treasurer,

67815.21

Freight,

91.24

Boarders.

685.69

Fuel and Lights,

6992.25

Chair Shops, .

7428.60

Hospital,

373.74

Clothing,

268.95

House Furnishings,

3483.66

Farm and Stables.

19.25

Library and Chapel,

148.48

Library and Chapel,

1.90

Laundry,

278.08

Printing,

28.76

Manual Training,

582.08

Traveling,

3.46

Printing,

392.61

Miscellaneous.

182.94

Provisions,

17835.82

Change in Steam Plan

t, 3986.40

Repairs,

4339.76

Salaries,

23927.78

Sanitary,

79.59

Office and School,

593.90

Traveling,

356.91

Telephone and Tel eg

raph, 97.51

Water.

904.59

Insurance,

25.00

Band,

60.02

Miscellaneous,

65.03

Cash on hand.

8622.09

S81 704.93 S81 704.93

Mkridkx, Conn., Dec. 23, 1901.
This certifies that we have examined the accounts of the Superin-
tendent and of the Treasurer of the Connecticut School for Boys for
the fiscal year ending with September 30, 1901, compared said ac-
counts with the vouchers therefor and found them correct.

The balance in the hands of said Treasurer, after the payment of
all Sept. orders, was eight thousand six hundred twenty two dollars
and nine cents ($8,622.09), of which sum five thousand dollars are on
deposit with the Home National Rank and thirty -six hundred twenty-
two dollars and nine cents with the Meriden National Bank.
Jamks p. Brkk, / Auditors of

Walter \. Riley, \ I^tblic Accounts.

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EXHIBIT No. 2.

SHOWING THE WHOLE NUMBER OF BOYS THAT HAVE BEEN

INMATES OF THE SCHOOL SINCE ITS OPENING IN

MARCH, 1854.

Whole number since opening,

Number remaining in the School October 1, 1900.

From Hartford County,

New Haven County,

Fairfield

New London

Middlesex

Tolland

Litchfield

Windham
Boarders,

Number returned on old Commitments,
Number returned themselves, .

6613

439

Total,
Discharged in various ways,

Number remaining in School Oct. 1. 1901,

24
42
39
13

0
34

6 178

617
203

414

EXHIBIT No. 3.

sHowi:

•CG THE AGE OF

BOVS AT COMMITMENT.

AGE

FAST YEAR PREVIOl'SIA*

TOTAL

Six,

0 12

Seven,

1 38

Eight,

4 94

Nine,

12 231

243

Ten,

7 605

612

Eleven,

13 716

729

Twelve.

16 953

969

Thirteen,

40 1051

1091

Fourteen,

20 1156

1176

Fifteen,

25 1188

1213

Sixteen,

0 362

362

Seventeen,

0 44

Eighteen,

0 19

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Nineteen,
Twentv,

PAST YEAR PREVIOUSLY TOTAL

Total,

0
0

138

6475

5
I

6613

EXHIBIT No. 4.

Theft,

Burglary,

Vagrancy,

Truancy,

Stubbornness,

Obtaining goods on false pretence. 0

Arson,

Cruelty to animals,

Sabbath Breaking,

Malicious Mischief,

Assault and Battery

Breach of Peace,

Horse Stealing,

Disorderly Conduct,

Robbery,

Trespass,

Manslaughter,

Forgery,

Driving horses without permission, 0

Lacivious Carriage,

Profane Cursing,

Getting on Cars,

Abusive Language,

Common Drunkard,

Misdemeanor,

Fornication,

Breaking Windows.

Attempt to Kill,

Attempt to Commit Rape.

Rape,

r YEAR

PREViorsi.Y

TOTAL

2566

2598

354

370

407

834

838

. 0

\ 0

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PAST YKAK PRKVIOrSI.V TOTAL

Disobedience.

Placing Obstructions on Railroads. 0

Receiving Stolen Goods,

Intoxication,

Boarders,

Incorrigibility,

Assault,

Iroads. 0

188

1390

1473

158

160

Total,

138

6475

6613

EXHIBIT No. 5.

SHOWING BY WHAT AUTHORITY COMMITTED.

PAST YEAR

PRKVIOrSI.V

TOTAl,

Hartford Superior Court,

New Haven

Fairfield

Litchfield

Middlesex

Tolland " * .

New London

Windham

New Haven Common Pleas

Court, 0

Hartford Police Court,

765

774

New Haven

1110

1134

New London

107

110

Norwich

153

157

Waterbury

314

321

New Britain

194

200

Bridgeport

425

440

Meriden

228

231

Stamford

Nor walk

Middletown

Danbury

Derby

Wallingford

Staflford

Greenwich

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PAST YEAR PREVIOrSKV TOTAI.

Ansonia Police

Court,

Putnam

Stonington

Haddam

Huntington

New Canaan

Willimantic

Bethany Probate Court.

Justice Courts,

Various Towns,

2381

2419

Boarders,

188

Total, 138 6475 6613

EXHIBIT No. 6.

SHOWINC; THE VARIOUS REASONS FOR WHICH THE BOYS
HAVE LEFT THE INSTITUTION.

PAST YEAR

PREYIOrsiA*

TOTAl.

Placed with fanners,

711

735

Placed at various trades,

'l5

150

165

Sentence expired.

957

958

Returned to parents, 1

155

4947

5102

Sent to Deaf and Dumb Asylum,

Sent to hospital,

Ret. to Providence Reform School

1,0

Discharged to go to sea.

to selectmen,

for defective mittimus,

by order of Court,

by Legislature, .

Remanded to alternate sentence,

33^

Rel. to be tried for incendiarism,

Died,

Boarders dismissed, .

175

Released to be tried for assault,

Released to be tried for burglary.

Sent to Childrens' Home,

Sent to Lakeville,

To enlist in the Army,

Total, 203 7186 *7389

•Includes Ikjvs who have been ciischarj^ed. and re committed.

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EXHIBIT No. 7.

SHOWING BIRTHPLACP: OF THOSK COMMITTED.

Connecticut,
New York,
Massachusetts,

Pennsylvan

Rhode Islai

Ireland,

Italy,

Cuba,

Russia,

Syria,

New Jersey

England,

Hungary,

Germany,

Poland,

Canada,

a,
d.

Total.

138

EXHIBIT No. 8.

SHOWI

NG PAR

ENTAGK OF TH(

)SE COM

MITTEt

American ,

Irish,

German ,

English,

Italian,

Cuban,

Russian,

Syrian,

Swedish,

Canadian,

Hungarian,
Scotch,

Polish,

Total,

138

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REPORT OF THE STATE AQENT.

To the Trustees of the Connecticut School for Boys:

Gentlemen: In compliance with the law I herewith sub-
mit my annual report of the department of visitation for
the year ending September 30, 1901.

Total number on the visiting list Sep. 30, 1901, 438

Becoming of age and discharged, 51

Died, ..... 4

Returned for serious fault, 31 86

Total remaining on the visiting list Oct. 1, 1901, 352

The three hundred and fifty two above mentioned boys,
who are on the visiting list, are accounted for as follows: —
twenty-four are on the unknown list, and the remaining
three hundred and twenty eight were employed at the fol-
lowing occupations when last visited:

Printing,

Farm Work.

Krrand Boys,

Cotton Mill,

Sailor,

Buckle M'f'g. Co..

Silk Mill.

Plumbing trade,

Tele^^raph Office,

Bakery,

United vStates .\xm\\

Laborers,

Watch M'f'K'. Co.,

Stationary Store,

Cutlery Co..

Tool Mfg. Co.,

Piano Mfg. Co.,

Grocery Store.

Typewriter and Sten-

Novelty M'f'g. Co.,

ojjrapher,

Teamsters.

Opera House.

Coachman,

Machine Co.,

Students,

Lock Mfg. Co .

Invalids,

Clerks,

Wire Mattress M'f'g. Co.

Milk Waj^on,

Hat M'f'g. Co..

Unilype M'fjJ^. Co..

Stone Mason.

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Carpenters.

Clock M'f'g. Co.,

Assisting Parents.

Silver Plate M'f'g. Co.,

Hardware M'f'g. Co.,

Tailor,

Chore Boy,

Furniture M'f'g. Co..

Boot-Black,

Ordnance M'f'g. Co..

Brass M'f'g. Co..

Black .smith.

Bell Boys.

Sign Painting,

Band,

Ship Yard,

Ne\vsl)oys.

Klevator Boy,

Box M'f'g. Co.,

Shirt M'f'g. Co..

Auioniobile M'f'g. Co.,

Hosiery M'f'g. Co.,

Wire Mill,

Shoe Shop,

Restaurant,

Railroad Car Shop,

Bicycle M'f'g. Co..

Ice Co.,

Coal and Wood Yard.

Lumber Co..

^leat Market,

Needle M'f'g. Co.,

Malleable Iron M'f'g. Co.

Foundry,

Rubber Shop.

Carpet Mfg. Co.,

Leather Goods M'f'g. Co.

)

Organ Shop,

Berlin Iron Bridge Co.,

Starch M'f'g. Co.,

Candy M'f'g. Co.,

Glass M'f'g. Co.,

Typewriter M'f'g. Co.,

Klectric Supply Co.,

The above table shows:

118 or v36 percent in factories.
53 or 17 per cent on farms.
9 or 2 per cent in United States Army.
26 or 8 percent as students.
122 or 37 per cent classed as miscellaneous.
Employment was secured for one hundred and sixty-
six boys paroled during the year, and thirty-eight additional
places for those previously paroled, making in all tw^o hun-
dred and four positions.

I have been greatly assisted in securing employment in
certain lines of work by the efficient training given the boys
in the several departments of the School. Those who have
taken a course in the manual training department as far as
my experience has gone, show an aptitude and development
of mind that make them better able to meet the require-
ments of positions in which they have been placed.

In keeping the records of each boy paroled and on the
visiting list, I have continued the system of cards as used
last year. These cards are so arranged as to give the im-

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portant facts in the history of a boy when entering the
School, those relating to his release, and a brief but concise
account of his deportment on each visit made after parole.
The deportment of the three hundred and fifty-two boys
remaining on the visiting list Oct. 1, 1901, calculated from
the same standard as last year, shows as follows :

246 or 70 per cent are doing well.
68 '' 19 ** '' .'' " fairly well.
38 " II *' " " " badly.

It may be well to note that of the thirty-eight boys who
are doing badly, twenty four of that number are on the un-
known list, and three in other institutions. Of the one hun-
dred and sixty-six boys paroled during the year, only four-
teen of that number were returned for serious fault.

Number placed in their own homes when paroled, 126
Those provided with homes, ... 40

Total number becoming subjects of visitation, . 166
Homes have been secured for forty homeless boys or those
without suitable ones. The selection of these homes as in
the preceding year, has been made with a view to the im-
provement of the boys, and I am pleased to state that near-
ly all have remained where placed, and are doing well.
The system of contracts made for those so placed has been
found to be thoroughly practical. Several hundred of dol-
lars have been collected and placed to the credit of the boys,
which otherwise would not have been saved. It has en-
couraged them to exercise economy in their affairs.

Thirty eight boys on the visiting list have been relocated
during the year. The relocation of boys is becoming an im-
portant feature of the work, owing to unavoidable and
changed conditions that take place from time to time in
homes where boys may be placed, who, were it not for this
feature of the department, would be returned to the School.
Boys relocated are provided with homes and employment,
and while it entails the same work and expense as when
paroled from the School, yet it gives the boys an opportuni-
ty to continue to be self supporting, and likewise relieves
the state of the expense of their further maintenance.

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I have made during the year six hundred and fourteen
visits to boys on the visiting list, besides two hundred and
forty-one investigations of homes and places, all of which
were reported in writing, and submitted to the superinten-
dent. These visits were made when they seemed most need-
ed, and I am pleased to note that where advice has been
given, it was kindly received, followed by a marked im-
provement in the general conduct of the boy so advised.
By the continuance of these visits boys who are inclined to
be wayward, are reminded that the lessons of right living
taught them while at the School are to continue.

My correspondence for the past year, including only those
letters written to boys who are on the visiting list, amounted
to nine hundred and eighteen. This correspondence while
it entailed a great deal of work, has been fruitful of good
results. It has enabled me to give advice, help and en-
courgement when and where most needed.

Financial Statement.

Expense.
Salary, . . $1200.00

Traveling, . 728.13

Total, ..... $1928.13

In closing this report I desire to thank the many helpers
throughout the state who have been interested in this work,
and to the superintendent and officers of the School with
whom I have worked in complete harmony, and to the trus-
tees for their sympathy and advice.

Respectfully submitted,
J. H. PARISH,

State I 'isithi)* A^epit.

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REPORT OF THE PHYSICIAN.

To the Superintendeni of the Connecticut School for Hoys:

During the past year the School has been free from conta-
gious and infectious diseases.

There were two deaths caused by diabetes melitus and
mastoid disease respectively.

Many cases of minor importance have been treated which
I have not recorded inasmuch as they are of no statistical
value.

The following is a classification of the diseases for the
year ending September 30, 1901.

Abscess.

Influenza,

Anaemia,

Malaria,

Asthma,

Pleurisy.

Burns.

Pneumonia.

■»

Dermatitis,

Syphillis (Congenital, ;

Diabetes Melitus,

Thrombosis.

Fractures.

Tonsillitis.

Humerus,

Tuberculosis.

t'emur,

Valvular disease of the

Ribs,

heart,

Incised Wounds.

Respectfully submitted,

HAROLD A. MEEKS. M. I).

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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF
MANUAL TRAINING.

To the Superintendent of the Conneeticut School for Boys:

The plans for the Manual Training Department as present-
ed in the annual report of 1900 have in all essential points
been carried out.

Mechanical drawing has been taught to the extent that
some have made creditable working drawings of all the
models used, and all have learned to read easy blue prints
and black-board drawings which set forth the form and di-
mensions of the articles made.

Outside of the Technical Schools and large manufacturing
concerns, the importance of mechanical drawing may not be
understood. To have in mind a plan, and work to that defi-
nite end is always wise because forethought and systematic
effort tend to accomplish results and develop character; but
in constructive work, to be able to lay out on paper for pre-
servation, or revision and improvement, a plan in convention-
al form, with lines and figures showing the size, shape and
details of a project, is a very profitable part of a boy's edu-
cation. Drawing, therefore, has received the attention its
importance demands, and but for the short term of the boys,
and the need of time for working out the plans made, more
drawing would be taught.

From the drawings made by the boys, or from blue prints
and blackboard sketches the tool work has been taught in
classes of twenty. Three classes per day for five days in
the week; the youngest of these divisions attending a sixth
period on Saturdays, and all for ten months, have constitut-
ed the School year. Our class periods are of ninety min-
utes duration, and sixty boys have thus been in regular at-

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tendance. In addition to this, an advanced class of the
brightest pupils has made many articles of use and some
pieces of furniture, occasionally from designs of their own.

A pleasing part of the work of the advanced class, is that
the attendence has been voluntary and did not interfere with
school or other duties; sometimes at the expense of play.
From three to eight at a time were engaged in this way.

The articles made are simple models showing the typical
use of the common wood-working tools. Sloyd models as
pen-holders, hammer and hatchet handles, towel-rollers,
cake-spoons, base ball bats, dove-tailed tool-chests, etc., have
been made, and of cabinet work, tabourets, tea-tables, Mor-
ris chairs, etc. The smaller pieces were distributed among
the boys who made them, or given to their parents and
friends. The larger pieces, involving more expense for
material, have been used in the Institution or reserved as
models and an incentive for future work. Seventy-three
models were selected for teaching, and about thirty-five
hundred articles made.

Hammer and hatchet handles made of hickory were worked
out of wood cut from trees owned by the Institution. The
trips to the woods for this purpose have been interesting
and profitable in many ways. Advantage was taken of these
opportunities to study trees and the growth of the woods
we are using.

In public and private schools, where Manual Training is
taught intelligently, the utilitarian training, mere trick of
craftsmanship, is subservient to higher ends.

Drawing and tool work awaken the mind and nourish the
spirit because they impress the brain through the avenue of
active senses. X'^aried and frequent impressions mean broad-
er and fuller life. To give our work this educational trend
has been our aim.

Knowing the past history of our boys, however, and what,
in all probability their future will be, perhaps more stress has
been laid upon skill and preparation for trades than would
be advisable for another class, and as opportunities come, ac-
curacy, finer finish and duplicate work for the sake of skill,
have been taught more than would have been deemed neces-

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sary for boys who hope to attend schools of technology.

Whenever lessons of economy (as in saving stock), thrift,
industry, persistence, patience and honesty have been sug-
gested by the work to the instructor, the attention of the
boys has been drawn to these attributes as desirable ; and
the spirit of the shop has been one of activity and freedom
for the right kind of development.

The success of this department throughout the year leads
me to believe that a more extensive equipment, to include
wood-turning and forging, offering instruction to a larger
number of boys, would be the next logical step in the prog-
ress of this department ; and I shall be glad to see these
branches introduced in the near future.

This practical experience with materials, tools, simple ma-
chinery and mechanical operations, is a revelation to most
boys ; and is the means of mental unfolding and outward ex-
pression of thought which, without this aid, would have re-
mained forever dormant.

We live in terms of our experience. We strive for ideals,
based on our experience ; and the experience for a broad and
active life is dependent upon a wealth of early impressions.

The idleness, dishonesty, and general irregularity which
may have characterized the lives of our boys, is largely due
to poverty of experience, narrowness of life, not knowing
what else, or anything to do. They make little trouble
here. What they needed was employment for their minds
and hands, — a chance to act and grow.

Our state agent is asking tor boys who can use tools and
manage machinery. We can meet this demand in part, even
now, and a larger equipment will enable us to do so more
fully.

My plea is for the boys themselves. If they had had
thorough Manual Training, with literary training suitable to
their age, before, I question whether many of them would
have come here.

With this *'all round" training as they go out, it will not
only be easier to find places for our boys, but they Will have
within themselves the elements of good citizenship, a ten-
dency to be industrious and contented.

Yours respectfully,

FRED S. HITCHCOCK,

Sftf>en'isor.

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FARMER'S REPORT.

To the Superintendent of the Connediatt School for Boys:

GROWN BY THE FARMER.

112 Tons Ensilage,
40 Tons English Hay,

5 Tons Meadow Hay,

6 Tons Corn Fodder,
1285 Bushels Potatoes,

301 Bushels Turnips,
43631 Qts. Milk,
2133 Doz. Sweet Corn,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE A.

195 Bushels Tomatoes,
6957 Heads Winter Cabbage,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE B.

327 Bunches Asparagus,

88 Bunches Rhubarb,
1650 Quarts Strawberries,
753 " Currants,
15 ** Blackberries,
3188 Heads Early Cabbage
80 Bushels Cucumbers,
744 Summer Squash,
1243 Musk Melons,
423 Winter Squash.
15000 Cabbage Plants,
12 Bushels Peas,
1 Bushel Plums,

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(JROWX BY SUPERVKSOR COTTAGE C.

772 Dozens Bunch Onions,
37 Dozens Top Onions, .
211 Bushels Onions,
600 Pounds Grapes,

(JROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTACJE 1>.

150 Bushels Peas, ....

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE E.

HI Bushels String Beans,
140 ** Lima " .

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR NORTH DIVISION.

137 Bushels Beets,
229 Bushels Carrots,
24 Bushels Parsnips.

GROWN BY (GARDENER.

118 Bushels Radishes,
2300 Heads Lettuce,
3900 Table Celery,
70 Bushels Spinach,

250 Bunches Parsley,
5500 Early Cabbage Plants,

800 Cauliflower

150 Pepper
1200 Tomatoes,

FLOWERS.

1500 Pansy Plants,
150 Salvia Plants,
50 Summer Pinks
150 Stocks,
250 Hyacinths,
400 Tulips,
100 Daffod ills.
Sweet Peas,

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE

INVENTORY OF FARM IMPLEMENTS, CARRIAGES, ETC.

1 Farm Wagon.
1 Milburn Wagon,
1 Chair Wagon,
I Business Wagon,
1 Two seated sleigli,
1 Single sleigh

1 Two horse chair sleigh.

2 Bobsleds,

2 Two horse dump cart.
1 One horse dump cart,
1 Ox cart,

1 Three seated carryall,
1 Two seated carriage,
1 Single carriage,

1 Single bugg>',

2 Sleds

1 Deering mower,
1 One horse mower.

3 Lawn mowers,
1 Hay tedder,
1 Hay cutter,
1 One horse rake,

10 Hay forks,
1 Bush scythe,
5 Snaths,
1 Wheel harrow.
1 American harrow.
1 Evans smoothing har-
row,

1 A harrow,

2 I^nd side plows,

1 Swivel plow,

2 Shovel plows,
1 One horse plow,
1 Iron land roller,

1 Lawn roller,
12 Wood rakes,
26 Iron rakes,

9 Dung forks,

3 One horse cultivators,

2 One horse weeders,
2 Potato diggers,

19 Potato hooks.
2 Dirt scrapers,
1 Eclipse corn planter.

S35.(H>

1 Corn marker,

53.00

60 00

24 Corn cutters.

6.00

240.00

2 Wheel hoes,

10.00

50.00

119 Hand hoes.

19.75

75.00

1 Seed sower.

7.00

40 00

4 Paris green machines.

6.00

100.00

1 Stevens fertilizer so^er

. 25.00

60.00

5 Axes.

2.50

100.00

3 Bushel baskets,

3 00

10.00

18 Half bushel baskets.

4.50

10.00

6 Peck baskets.

1.20

35.(»0

35 Shovels,

17.50

275.00

10 Spades,

5.00

40.00

16 Scoop shovels.

8.00

75.00

14 Picks,

7.00

5.00

17 Snow shovels,

8.50

10.00

28 Hand barrows.

14.00

40.00

2 Wheel barrows.

2.00

9.00

2 Buck saws.

2.00

5.00

2 Long handle shovels.

1.00

3.00

11 Grub axes.

5.50

10.00

1 Iron box barrow.

1.00

3.50

2 Cross cut saws.

3AH)

2 Hand saws.

1.50

2.00

1 Dutch hoe.

1.00

15.00

1 Edging knife.

.50

25.00

2 Sickles.

.50

1 Grindstone,

3.00

5 (>0

1 Platform scales.

25,00

3.00

2 Pully blocks.

2.00

7.00

2 Lengths of rope.

4.00

10.00

2 Grass shears,

.25

8.00

1 Hedge shears,

.50

4.00

3 Iron bars,

3.00

20.00

1 Churn drill.

.25

10.00

1 Stone hammer.

.10

1.20

1 Brick hammer.

.10

6.50

1 Syringe,

2 00

2.25

8 Pruning shears.

600

12.00

1 Spraying cart & pump.

20.00

8.00

1 Watering pot.

.50

20.00

5 Ice picks.

2.50

5 70

10 Ice tongs.

lO.CO

6.00

100 feet rubber hose.

9.00

20.00

2 Nozzles.

1.00

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1 Hose spray, $1.00

9 Weeders.

> .90

2 Oil cans, .30

2 Stone chisels,

1.00

1 Screw driver, .25

1 Ice breaker,

1.00

1 Wrench, .50

1 Wire stretcher,

1.00

3 Ox chains, 3.00

I Spading fork,

.50

5 Lanterns, 2.50

1 Trowel,

.25

1 Glazing machine, 1.00

2 Ice axes,

1.00

1 Spirit level, .50

4 Ladders,

4.00

1 Square, l.()0

4 Single harnesses.

50.00

1 Dirt sieve, .50

5 Sets doable harnesses.

110.00

1 Claw hammer. .50

Blankets, robes & whips, 30.00

INVENTORY OF

LIVE STOCK.

1 Pair of oxen, $180.00

1 Bull,

$35.00

!1 Cows, 945.00

8 Horses,

800.00

Respectfully submitted,

H. W. KIBBE.

Fanner.

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FIFTY-FIRST REPORT

OF THB

BOARD OK XRUSTEES

OF THE

Connecticut School for Boys

TO THE OOVERNOR.

Including the period from
OCTOBER 1, 1901 TO 8EPTEMBEB 30,1902.

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XRUSXEES

OK THE

CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

FRANCIS H. PARKKR,

Tkrm Kxpirks.
JOHN C. BYXBKK.

Term Ekpirks,
JOHN VV. COK,

Tkrm P^xpirks.
IRVING L. HOLT,

Tkrm Expirks.
ZAIvMON GOODSELL,

Tkrm Expirii:s,
GEO. P. CRANE.

Term ExpirEvS.
JAMES N. STATES.

Term Expires,
GEORGE O. BALCH,

Term Expires.
JOSEPH HUTCHINS,

Term Expires.
N. L. BRADLEY,

Term Expires,
CHARLES B. FRISBIE.

Term Expires,
HEZEKIAH L. READE,

Term P'xpires,

Hartford.
Meriden,
Meridex,
Meriden,
Bridgeport,
woodbi'ry,
New Haven,
Ash FORD,
Columbia.
Mkridkn,
Cromwki.l,
JEWETT City.

Hartford Cointv.
1905.
New Haven Cointv.

1905.
New Haven Coi'nty.

1905.
New Haven County.
1903.
Fairfield County.
1903.
Litchfield County.

1903.
New Haven County.
1903.
Windham County.

1903.
Tolland County.
1903.
New Haven County.
1903.
Middlesex County.
1903.
New London Coi^nty.
1905.

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OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES.

PRKSIDKNT.

FRANCIS H. PARKER.

SKCRKTARY AND TRKASURRR.

IRVING L. HOLT.

KXECrriVK COMMITTKK.

GKOROR P. CRANE. FRANCIS H. PARKER,

JOHN C. BYXBEE, JOHN \V. COE.

CHARLES B. FRISBIE.

COMMITTKE ON DI.SCHARGRS.

JOHN C BYXBEE. JOHN W. COE,

NATHANIEL L. BRADLEY, IVING L. HOLT,

GEO. P. CRANE. CHARLES M. WILLIAMS.

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION.

JOSEPH HUTCHINS, GEO. O. BALCH.

JAMES N. STATES.

SANITARY COMMITTEE.

NATHANIEL L. BRADLEY, JOHN W. COE.

CHARLES B. FRISBIE.

COMMITTEE ON MORAL AND REUGIOl'S TRAINING.

JOSEPH .HUTCHINS, GEO. P. CRANE.

HEZEKIAH L. READE.

COMMITTEE ON INDISTRIAI. TRAINING.

NATHANIEL L. BRADLEY, IRVING L. HOLT,

CHARLES B. FRISBIE.

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OFFICERS OF THE SCHOOL.

SrPKKINTENDKNT.

CHARLES M. WILLIAMS.

MATRON.

MRS. CHARLES M. WILLIAMS.

STATE AGKNT.
JOHN H. PARISH.

BOOK-KHKPER,

FRED P. OWEN.

CONSri,TIN(; PHY.SICIAN.

HAROLD A. MEEKS. M. D.

SIPERVISOK PRINTING DEPT.

WALTER J. ALLEN.

BANDMASTER.

THOMAS H. MAGUIRE.

FARMER.
HORACE W, KIBBE.

(;ari)Ener and fi.ori.st.
HUGO REAMA.

SUPERVISOR SEWING ROOM.

Mrs. C. M. BRANDENBERGER.

SUPERVI.SOR SHOE SHOP.

BERNARD SWENSON.

SUPERVISOR LAUNDRY.

Mrs. ALIDA B. CLARK.

ASS'T. HOUSEKEEPER.

Mrs. JAS. S. EARNS WORTH.

ENGINEER.

WM. D. BENNETT.

SUPERVISOR MANUAL, TRAINING

FRED S. HITCHCOCK.

ASSISTANT MATRON.

Mrs. FRED P. OWEN.

CHAPLAIN.

FLOYD S. LEACH.

CLERK.
AGNESS J. CRAIG.

SUPERVI.SOR DINING ROOM.

Mrs. THOS. H. MAGUIRE.

SUPERVISOR SLEEPING HALL.

Mrs. HORACE W. KIBBE.

SUPERVISOR CHAIR SHOP.

CHARLES P. CONNOLLY.

HOSPITAL NURSE.

Miss JULIA O'BRIEN.

SUPERVISOR BOY S KITCHEN.

Mrs. L. M. LYON.

SUPERVISOR IRONING ROOM.

Miss LILLIAN A. WARDEN.

SUPERVISOR BAKERY.

BARTLETT KREUZBERGER.

CARPENTER.

HORATIO F. WILBUR.

SUPERVISOR OF SOUTH DIVISION. SUPERVISOR OF NORTH DIVISION.

THOMAS H. MAGUIRE. PAUL C. BOOTH.

tf:achers
ELMER E. LYON.

N CONGRECiATF: DEPARTMENT.

JAMES S. FARNSWORTH.

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CoTTAGK A.

(iKOROK H. FIvOrNDHRS, Mrs. G. K. FLOrXDERS.

SrPKR VISOR. Matrox.

Miss KV.A MAY CRAIG, Tkachkr.

Cottac;k B.
CH.ARUES A. KKEIvER, Mrs. C. A. KEKLER,

SrPKRVI.SOR. M.ATROX.

Miss ALICE M. BROWN, Tkachkr.

COTTAOK C.

NELSON J. WELLS, Miss MARY I. RAND.

siTPKRVi.soR. Matron.

Mrs. JOHN H. PARISH. Tkachkr.

COTTAGK D.

VERNON E. BACKUS.. Mrs. VERNON E. BACKUS.

Si'FKRVi.soR. Matron.

Mrs. LILLA F. DAVIS, Tkachkr.

COTTAGK E.

JOHN S. CRABB, Mrs. JULIA DEWEY.

Sufkrvlsor. Substitutk Matron.

Mrs. JOHN S. CRABB, Tkachkr.

NKiHT WATCHMAN. TKAMSTKR.

ISS.ACHAR CURRIER. DENNIS KEOHANE.

C(K)K SIPTS KITCHKN. C(K>K OFFICKRS KITCHKN.

Mlss HANNAH CROWLEY. MARY SHANDAROSKI.

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TRUSTEES REPORT.

To His Excellency, George P. McLean, (lOiernor of the

State of Connecticut:

Sir: — At the end of another fiscal year in the history of
the Connecticut School for Boys, the Trustees respectfully
make report of the condition of the Institution and of such
matters concerning its administration as in their judgment
call for special notice. Reference is made to the reports of
the officers and the statistical tables appended thereto for
full and specific information in regard to many subjects but
briefly, mentioned or necessarily omitted from this report.

Each year in its course calls for some unexpected expen-
ditures, to conserve the property of the State, and the last
year has been no exception to the rule. A fire in the Main
Building last spring called attention to the fact that the wa-
ter supply was entirely inadequate in caseof any considera-
ble conflagration. Believing it to be essential that the val-
uable property of the State should be fully protected, a new
six-inch water main was laid from Colony Street to the front
of the Main Building in addition to the smaller main from
the same street. The City of Meriden at its own expense
replaced about forty feet of four-inch main in Chestnut
Street with a new six-inch main, thus manifesting again
its desire to cooperate with the State in promoting the good
of the School. More than two hundred feet of water main
were also laid within the limits of the State's property, car-
rying the water to the front of the North Cottages and thus
providing for their better protection in case of fire. As a
result of these additions, the water supply has been increased
nearly three-fold and is now ample to meet any emergency
that may arise. The expense was considerably reduced by

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employing a large number of the boys in the work but. in-
cluding the necessary new hydrants, it nevertheless ex-
ceeded $700. The Trustees are of the opinion that it was
fully justified in view of the danger of possible loss by fire,
and was necessary also in order to obtain favorable rates of
insurance. Fortunately the loss by the fire in question was
fully covered by insurance.

In our report last year attention was called to a proposed
addition to the manual training department in order to pro-
vide for the instruction in metal working. Various causes
contributed to delay the work, but the new building for a
metal working laboratory is now completed and the work of
installing the needed equipment is well under way. The
material in the long disused blacksmith shop has been uti-
lized and the labor of the boys employed wherever practi-
cable. The building with its necessary equipment will in-
volve an expense of about $2,000, while the connections
with water, steam and gas supplies require an outlay of over
$200. Addition to the wood- working equipment in this de-
partment including eight lathes, motor, shafting, pulleys
and hangers, have been provided at a cost of nearly $800.

Early in the year the new and greatly enlarged boiler
plant was completed, the final payments amounting to near-
ly $1,400. Extensive repairs have been made in the chair
shop in the Main Building, and due attention has been giv-
en to ordinary repairs and the buildings belonging to the
State are all in good condition.

The health of the boys has continued excellent. Conta-
gious diseases have made their appearance upon two or
three occasions, but the complete isolation of the patients
immediately established under the direction of our compe-
tent and painstaking physican, and the vigilance enforced
by the Superintendent in each case, prevented any spread-
ing of the disease among the boys. Owing to the prevalence
of small pox in many towns in the State, all the inmates of
the School were vaccinated except those deemed to be fully
protected by previous vaccinations. For the same reason
the Superintendent was empowered in his discretion to sus-
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ors were excluded, wholly or partially, during some of the
spring and early summer months. This course of proce-
dure was adopted with great regret, but no alternative
seemed to insure safety from possible contagion. The ne-
cessity of providing a hospital in a detached building for
the treatment of contagious diseases is too plain to admit of
argument, and the Trustees propose constructing such a
building as soon as the expense can be provided for from
the ordinary revenues of the School.

During the last year one hundred and twenty boys re-
ceived instruction in sloyd and elementary manual training.

Twenty-seven of these also took advanced work in wood
turning. With the additions, made and to be made, to the
equipment in this department, as good opportunities are now
extended to the boys in this School as are afforded in any
like institution. In a state where so large a proportion of
the inhabitants are engaged in metal working industries, it
seems certain that the metal working laboratory will mate-
rially assist in fitting a considerable percentage of the boys
for self-sustaining work when they leave the School. This
department so far has fully justified the reasonable expec-
tations of the Trustees and, with its added facilities, there
is good reason to hope that it will continue to be very use-
ful. The continued services of Supervisor Hitchcock insure
the successful inauguration of the work in the metal work-
ing laboratory. The School is to be congratulated upon its
good fortune in obtaining his invaluable assistance in estab-
lishing and giving character to this department.

The school room work has been well maintained during
the past year. The additional hours devoted to school work
in the cottages are highly appreciated by many of the boys.
Our teachers are competent and faithful and the results ob-
tained are fairly satisfactory. The opportunity is afforded
to all boys who remain any considerable length of time in
the School, to acquire a good common school education,
while those who, by their good behavior and earnest efforts,
soon obtain a parole, usually manifest their appreciation of
the educational advantages afforded by the School.

Forty-four boys have been connected with the School band

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during the year. Two years' study and practice are required
of each hoy who joins the band. Of the former members
of the band paroled since September 30. 1899, eight are now
members of United States army bands and thirteen belong
to civilian bands. During the past year the School band
upon invitation has furnished music for the farewell recep-
tion to the pastor of the First Congregational Church of Meri-
den; for the parade at the Grocers* and Butchers' annual
Barbacue; for the field day of the Connecticut Dairymen's
A.ssociation and the parade of Merriam Post G. A. R at the
reception in Meriden to President Roosevelt. On all the
occasions the band received well deserved praise because of
the high character of its music and its propriety of conduct.
Merriam Post recorded its appreciation of the band *s service
by passing a formal vote of thanks, a copy of which was
sent to the Superintendent of the School. The Trustees be-
lieve the band to be one of the most valuable adjuncts of the
School.

The di.stinctively moral and religious training of the boys
is kept steadily in view. The religious services and Sunday
School work are regularly maintained, and it is believed with
good results. In addition to the regular Sunday observ-
ances, special services have been arranged for some of the fes-
tivals of the Church year, which have been greatly appreci-
ated by the boys. Such a .service on Easter Sunday was
attended unannounced by some of the Trustees. They were
favorably impressed by the propriety and dignity of the ser-
vice arranged by the Chaplain and Superintendent, and by
the heartiness and decorum with which the boys bore their
part therein. The conduct of the boys at religious services
and in Sunday School will not suffer by comparison with that
of any other assemblage of boys of like ages.

Believing that a diversity of employments not only con-
tributes to the health and contentment of the boys but also
is invaluable in fitting them for self-sustaining employment,
no opportunity is neglected to give them employment about
the premises and especially upon the farm. As already
noted, many were employed in making improvements dur-
ing the year, and the repairs constantly going on furnish

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practical training to a considerable number in painting,
fence building and general repair work. The experience
thus gained is frequently valuable in finding suitable employ-
ment for boys upon their parole.

Every reasonable opportunity for sport and recreation in
the open air is given, and during the winter good results
have followed the policy of providing a few healthful and
instructive evening entertainments.. Special emphasis has
been given to such holidays as the Fourth of July and
Thanksgiving, to the end that the boys may share in the
delights these days bring to the more favored boys in their
homes. The restraints inseparable from the administration
of an institution like the State School are at best irksome
to boy human-nature, but it is the purpose of the Trustees
to make these restraints as far as possible approximate those
of a well-ordered home, and to relieve the inevitable tension
by providing in reasonable meed home-like diversions.

The policy of putting each boy in the School upon his
honor and making his advancement and his privilege of
parole depend upon his own conduct and exertions has not
been departed from. In nearly all cases there is no ques-
tion but that this policy is productive of the best attainable
results. It appeals to the better side of human nature and
the appeal is seldom fruitless. On the occasion of the re-
cent visit of President Roosevelt to Meriden three hundred
of the boys in charge of half a dozen officers were taken to
the Church Green, where with the boys and girls from the
public schools they were given the opportunity of seeing
and greeting the Country's Chief Magistrate. Not a sin-
gle breach of decorum occurred and the boys returned in an
orderly manner to the Institution, thus manifesting their
appreciation of the trust reposed in them by the officers of
the School. As is to be expected, however, individual cases
occur where the privileges extended are not appreciated and
advantage is taken of them to commit wilful breaches of
discipline and even criminal acts. Thus during the past
year the School property was greatly endangered on two
occasions by acts of incendiarism. No course was open
save to turn the delinquents over to the Courts for adequate

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punishment. While the necessity for this procedure was
deeply regretted it was unavoidable, as no provision has yet
been made by the State for a reformatory where juvenile
and other first oflFeiiders may be committed. No motive for
their acts was assigned by these misguided boys save the
hope of escape. In all other respects the discipline of the
School has been admirably maintained, and a spirit of
obedience to rule and respect for the oflficers in charge
prevails.

The work of the State Agent continues to be productive of
great good. During the year he has made six hundred and
twenty-seven visits to paroled boys, has investigated two
hundred and sixteen homes, and found employment for one
hundred and twenty-nine paroled boys . New locations have
been found by him for twenty-nine boys previously located,
and his correspondence in relation to homes and paroled boys
has become very large. As will be seen from the tables ap-
pended to his report, the number of paroled boys returned
for serious fault is very small, while the number reported
as doing well continues large. The State Agent familiar-
izes himself with the individual needs and aptitudes of each
boy and thus is enabled to provide suitable employment and
proper home surroundings in each case.

The year has witnessed an unusual number of changes
among the ofBcers and teachers. These vacancies are near-
ly all filled, and the opening of the new fiscal year finds the
Institution under the care of a faithful and efficient corps of
officers, teachers and employees working harmoniously to-
gether to advance its interests and the welfare of the boys
committed to its charge.

The financial record for the year has been satisfactory.
The greatly increased prices for meats and fuel have already
largely increased the expenses of the School, while the policy
of extending the work in the manual training department
and of employing the boys in work upon new improvements
has operated to reduce the income derived from the chair
shops. The resultant advantages to the boys in preparing
them for useful work upon leaving the School are not, how-
ever, to be measured in dollars and cents. In pursuance of

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a purpose to make additions each year to the equipment and
facilities of the School, a very considerable sum has been de-
voted to the permanent improvements already mentioned.
As the number of boys in the School was less than during
the previous fiscal year, the income from the State was thus
reduced more than $3,000. To the cash on hand as shown
by the balance sheet, $1,111.64, must be added, $5,362.69,
received from the State for the month of September, but not
until after the close of the fiscal year. With this addition
the actual cash in the treasury was $6,474.33 at the close of
the year. A small part of this balance will be needed for
the final payments upon improvements in the manual
training department. While the balance is less than a year
ago, it is still sufficient in amount to provide a good work-
ing capital.

To the marked executive ability of Superintendent Wil-
liams and his unflagging devotion to his official duty, the
successful management of the School and the good work
done during the year are largely due. To him and to his
efficient and faithful associates in the work of administra-
tion and instruction, the thanks of the Trustees are cordial-
ly extended.

Dated at Meriden, Conn., this 8th day of October, 1902.
FRANCIS H. PARKER,
JOSEPH HUTCHINS,
GEORGE P. CRANE,
JOHN C. BYXBEE,
N. L. BRADLEY,
JOHN W. COE,
GEORGE O. BALCH,
CHARLES B. FRISBIE,
I. L. HOLT,
ZALMON GOODSELL.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 8th day of Octo-
ber, 1902.

FRED P. OWEN,

Xoiorv Public.

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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

To the Honorable Board of Trustees of the Connectiait School

for Boys:

Gentlemen: — I herewith submit my report for the year
ending September 30, 1902.

Number of boys in the School Oct. 1, 1901, 414

Committed since from —

Hartford County, .

New Haven County,

Fairfield

New LfOndon

Middlesex

Tolland

Litchfield

Windham

Boarder,

Returned on old commitments,

Returned voluntarily,

177

Total, ....

591

Discharged in various ways.

188

Number remaining in School Oct. 1, 1902, . 403

Monthly average during the year, 409. Average time in
the School of those released, two years and eight months.

Of the number released, thirty-two had completed their
second term, and one had reached his majority. There are
few cases where a boy is kept till twenty -one years old un-
less mental or physical defects prevent the securing of a
home for him.

It often becomes necessary to return to the School, a boy

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whose services are no longer needed in the home which has
been found for him, and in such cases, if the return was
not caused by misconduct,- he is permitted to be in the
honor grade, and eligible to parole as soon as another home
for him can be obtained. During the period while he awaits
relocation, his behavior must continue exemplary, or the
privilege of parole is forfeited.

Adherence has been kept to the rule requiring boys to
earn the right to be paroled by advancing to the honor
grade, before they can expect to be released.

The number of boys who devote the whole or part of
each day to work which will enable them to be better fitted
for citizenship, is steadily increasing. The Manual Train-
ing is gradually reaching into the lower grades, demonstrat-
ing that dullness in the school room does not necessarily
mean lack of intelligence to use tools with skill . Institution
life has been greatly improved by the introduction of indus-
trial training, but going through the motions of industrial
training without the spirit of it, has no virtue. To those at
the head of our largest departments, especial recognition is
due for the excellence of the results obtained.

The work of the State Agent makes large demands upon
my time, and brings to our consideration for decision, many
perplexing questions. Special attention is called to his re-
port which shows active and faithful service to the State.

The exhibits which follow, including a classified statement
of receipts and expenditure, are from our book records.

With sincere gratitude for your cordial support, this re-
port is respectfully submitted.

CHAS. M. WILLIAMS,

Superintendent.

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EXHIBIT No.l

CLASSIFIED STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURKS

OF THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOVS, FROM

OCT. 1. 1901, TO SEPT. 30. 1902.

KXPKNmTURKS.

RKCKIPTS

Band, .

>117.63

Oct. 1, 1901.

Completion Steam Plant, 1379.58

Cash on hand,

$8622.09

Chair Shop, .

163.74

State Treasurer,

58912.93

Clothing,

3912.29

Boarders,

393.08

Farm & Stables,

3929.27

Chair Shop, .

7078.90

Freight,

92.51

Clothing,

235.12

Fuel & Lights.

5958.97

Farm & Stables,

333.83

Hospital,

484.76

Insurance,

1800.00

House Furnishings,

2750.45

Printing.

13.85

Insurance,

32.00

Miscellaneous,

290.59

Library & Chapel,

4.54.32

Laundry,

266.57

Manual Training Bid;

ij., 1345.75

Manual Training

Equipment.

1406.04

Manual Training Sto<

:k, 379.19

Printing,

176.60

New Six-inch Mains,

720.89

Provisions,

19550.57

Repairs.

7395.73

Subway.

227.86

Sanitary,

87.68

Salaries,

23802.69

School & Office.

529.51

Traveling.

254.16

Telephone & Telegra

ph, 113.25

Water.

919.73

Miscellaneous,

117.01

Cash on hand.

1111.64
>7 7680. 39

577680.39

Mekidkn, Conn., Oct. 33, 1902.
This certifies that we have examined the accounts of the Superin-
tendent and of the Treasurer of the Connecticut School for Boys for
the fiscal year ending with September 30. 1902, compared said ac-
counts with the vouchers therefor and found them correct.

The Imlance in the hands of said Treasurer, after the payment of
all September orders was one thousand one hundred eleven dollars
and sixty- four cents 1 51111.64).

Walter A. Rilhy, / Auditors of
Jamks p. Brkk, \ l^tblic Accoufiis.

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535

EXHIBIT No. 2.

SHOWING THK WHOLE NUMBER OF BOYS THAT HAVE BEEN

INMATES OF THE SCHOOL SINCE ITS OPENING IN

MARCH, 1854.

Whole number since opening, 6757

Number remainingin the School October 1, 1901 . 414

From Hartford County,

New Haven County,

Fairfield

New London

Middlesex

Tolland

Litchfield

Windham

Boarders, ....

Number returned on old Commitments,

Number returned themselves, .

2 177

Total,

591

Discharged in various ways,

188

Number remaining in School Oct. 1, 1902,

403

EXHIBIT No. 3.

SHOWI!

STG THE AGE OF

BOYS AT COMMITMENT.

AGE

P.\.STYEAI< I'KEVIOl\SI,Y

TOT A I.

Six,

0 12

Seven,

1 39

Eight,

1 98

Nine,

3 243

246

Ten,

12 612

624

Eleven,

17 729

746

Twelve.

25 969

994

Thirteen,

39 1091

1130

Fourteen,

26 1176

1202

Fifteen,

20 1213

1233

Sixteen,

0 362

362

Seventeen,

0 44

Eighteen,

0 19

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Nineteen,
Twentv.

RKPORT OF THE TRUSTKKS OK THE

Total,

l»ASTYKAk PRKVlorsi.Y TOTAL

0
0

144

1
6613

675/

EXHIBIT No. 4.

SHOWING rOR WHAT OFFENSE COMMH^TED.

Theft.

Burglary, .

Truancy,

Arson,

Breach of Peace,

Horse Stealing.

Boarders,

Incorrigibility.

Assault,

Larceny,

Destitution,

Injury to property,

Total,

144

SHOWIXC,

BY w

HAT A

UTHORITV C

OMMITTED.

PAST YEAR

PKEVIOISI.Y

TOT A I,

Hartford Superior Court,

New Haven

Fairfield

Litchfield

Middlesex

Tolland

New London

Windham

New Haven Common

Pleas

Court, 0

Hartford Police

Court,

774

787

New Haven

1134

1162

New London

110

Norwich

157

160

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PAST YKAR

PRKviorsiA-

TOTAL

Waterbury Pol

ice Court,

321

329

New Britain

' '

200

205

Bridf?:eport

' '

440

450

Meriden

' '

231

240

Stamford

' '

Nor walk

' '

Middletown

' '

Danbury

' '

Derby

' '

Wallingford

' *

Stafford

' *

Greenwich

* *

Ansonia

' '

Putnam

* '

Stonington

» i

Haddam

« (

Huntington

( (

New Canaan

' '

Willimantic

' *

Bethany Probate Court,

Justice Courts,

Various Tow

ns, 32

2419

2451

Boarders,

188

189

Total,

144

6613

6757

EXHIBIT No. 6.

SHOWING VARIOUS REASONS FOR WHICH THE BOYS HAVE

LEFT THE INSTITUTION.

PAST YEAR PREVIOrSUY TOTAL

Placed with farmers,

735

757

Placed at various trades,

165

182

Sentence expired,

958

959

Returned to parents, ]

5102

5232

Sent to Deaf and Dumb Asylum,

Sent to hospital,

Ret. to Providence Reform School

Discharged to go to sea.

to selectmen,

for defective mittimus

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REPORT OF THK TRUSTEES OF THE

PAST YKAR

Discharged by order of Court, 6

by Legislature, . 0

Remanded to alternate sentence, 0

Rel . to be tried for incendiarism , 4

Died, ... 2

Boarders dismissed, . 1

Released to be tried for assault, 0

Released to be tried for burglary. 0

Sent to Childrens' Home, 0

Sent to Lakeville, . 1

To enlist in the Armv, 3

PRHVIOrSLV

3
33

175

1
29

TOTAL
27

176

Total, 188 7389 *7577

*Includes boys who have been discharged, and re-committed.

EXHIBIT No. 7.

SHOWING BIRTHPLACE OF THOSE COMMITTED.

Connecticut. ..... 96

New York,

Ma.ssachusetts,

Pennsylvania,

Rhode Island,

Italy,

Russia,

New Jersey,

Hungary, .

Germany, .

Poland,

Canada,

Virginia,

Maine.

Georgia,

Total,

144

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EXHIBIT No.

SHOWING PARENTAGE OF THOSE COMMITTED.

American, ...... 66

Irish,

German,

English,

Italian,

Russian,

Swedish,

Canadian,

Hungarian,

Scotch,

Polish,

French,

Total,

144

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REPORT OF THE STATE AGENT.

To the Trustees of the Connecticut School for Boys:

Gentleman: — In compliance with the law, I herewith
submit my annual report of the department of visitation for
the year ending September 30, 1902.

Total number on the visiting list Oct. 1, 1901, 352

Number added to the visiting list during the year, 149

Total, . . 501

Becoming of age and discharged, 93

Died, ..... 5

Returned for serious fault, .26

Number passing out of my care during the year, 124

Total number on the visiting list Oct. 1, 1902, 377

Since 1899, this visiting list has .steadily increased, and
with it greater responsibilities. In order to be in close
touch with this large number of subjects for visitation, it
has been necessary for me to make every eflFort possible
These efforts, I am pleased to say, have been successful in
as much as a better acquaintance with the boys has been
made, and many things which at first seemed of minor im-
portance have assumed their real significance.

The three hundred and seventy-seven above mentioned
boys who are on the visiting list are accounted for as fol-
lows :

Twenty-two are on the unknown list, nine are out of the
State, one in another institution, four in the United States
navy, and the remaining three hundred and forty one were

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employed at the following occi

Lpations when last visi

ited:

Graphophone Co. ,

Railroad Co..

Candy M'f'g. Co.,

Sewing Machine Co.,

Corset M'f'g. Co.,

Watch M'f'g. Co.,

Plumber,

Students,

Shoe Co.,

Novelty M'f'g. Co..

Lock M'f'g. Co.,

Errand Boys,

Hat M'f'g. Co..

Invalids,

Cabin Boy (Revenue Cutter)!

Meat Market,

Clerk.

Farm Work.

Water Power House,

Livery Business,

Out of Employment,

Malleable Iron Co..

Leather Goods Mfg. Co.

Chain M'f'g. Co..

Sign Painting,

Paper M'f'g. Co.,

Band.

Piano Co.,

Foundry,

Hardware M'fg. Co.,

National Box Mfg. Co.,

Ordnance Co.,

Restaurant,

Brass Co..

Automobile M'f'g. Co.,

Teamster,

Fuse Works,

Bakery,

Painting Trade,

Rubber Co.,

Coal & Wood Co.,

Laundry Co. ,

Car Register Co. .

Tool Mfg. Co.,

Stenographer,

To Assist Parents.

Bridge Co.,

Stationery Store,

Wire M'f'g. Co.,

Silver Plating Co.,

Woolen Mill,

Needle M'fg. Co ,

Printing Office,

Telegraph Office.

Laborer.

Starch Co.,

Electric M'f'g. Co.,

News Co.,

Clock M'f'g. Co.,
Cork Co..
Buckle Shop,
Hospital Assistant,
Ship Yard,

Typewriting Machine Co. ,
Shoe M'f'g. Co.,
M'f'g. Co.,
Blacksmith,
Cotton Mill,
Cutlery M'f'g. Co.,
Milk Route,

9
5
4

Carpenters,
Hostler,
Office Boys,
Mason trade,
Machine M'fg. Co.,
Electrician,
Clothing Co..
Silk M'fg. Co.,
Steamship Co.,
Coachman,
Bell Boy,
Cabinet M'f'g. Co.,

2
1
4
2
15
1
3
6
1
4
4
2

The above table shows: —

160 or 46,9 per cent in factories.

36 " 10.7 " "on farms.

14 " 4.2 " " as students.
131 " 38.2 " " classed as miscellaneous.

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Employment has been found for one hundred and forty-
nine boys paroled during the year. In securing places for
these boys» great care has been exercised in the selection of
that kind of work which would be most congenial and best
adapted to their years.

Boys previously paroled and on the visiting list when
found to be out of work, are assisted in getting employment.
Results from these eflForts have been encouraging from the
fact that nearly all remain where placed, making it possible
for those so assisted to avoid many tempations growing out
of enforced idleness.

The report cards of the three hundred and forty-one
above mentioned boys, show at the time of the last report :
298 or 87.4 per cent as doing well-
37 " 10.8 *' *' *' *' doubtfully.
6 '* 1.8 " " " " badly.
Paroles.
Number of boys placed in their own homes when

leaving the School, . . 103

Number placed with others when leaving the School, 46

Total number becoming subjects of visitation, . 149

Returns.
Boys returned to the School during the year were paroled
as follows:

1898 .... 1

1900 . .5

1901 .... 13

1902 .... 7

Total returned during the year, . 26

Visits.
Number of visits made to boys paroled and on the

visiting list. .... 627

Investigations of homes and places before parole, 216

Relocations.

Number of boys relocated who had been paroled

previously, .... 29

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Forty-six boys have been provided with homes during the
year, and as formerly, these homes have been selected with
great care.

The system of contracts made for homeless boys placed
out, has continued during the year, and I am pleased to
state still proves to be practical. The collections now made
have reached the sum of twelve hundered eleven dollars
and seventy-three cents ($1211.73.)

In the selection of a place for a boy greater consideration
is given to its suitableness as a home where he will have
examples of thrift, and where his moral training will con-
tinue, than to the money consideration he is to receive.

Twenty-nine boys, previously paroled and on the visiting
list, have been relocated during the year. The relocation
of boys is an important feature of the work, as it gives the
boys an opportunity to continue to be self supporting and
likewise relieves the State of the expense of their mainte-
nance. Of the number, twenty -six, returned to the School
for serious fault, only seven of the one hundred and forty-
nine paroled during the year were of that number. This
fact is encouraging and fully demonstrates the usefulness of
this department in connection with the School.

Two hundred and sixteen investigations of homes and
places together with six hundred and twenty-seven visits
make a total of eight hundred forty-three visits which were
reported in writing and submitted to the Superintendent.

Several hours of each week have been spent in conference
with the Superintendent to consider questions pertaining to
the work. These conferences have been especially helpful
to me in solving the many perplexing questions and condi-
tions that arise from time to time.

My correspondence has been larger this year than usual,
and while it entails a great deal of work, yet it has been a
means of enabling me to* give advice and help when and
where most needed.

Financial Statement.
Salary, . . $1200.00

Traveling, . . 794.42

Total, .... $1994.42

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In closing this report I desire to thank the Superinten-
dent and the officers of the School for their kindly interest
in this department, also the many friends throughout the
State who have helped in this work, and your Honorable
Board for your confidence, sympathy and advice.
Respectfully submitted,

J. H. PARISH,

State Agent.

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REPORT OF THE PHYSICIAN.

To the Superiyitendent of the Connecticut School for Boys :

The general sanitary condition of the School during the
past year has been excellent. Except for four cases of chick-
en pox and one of scarlet fever, the School has been free
from contagious diseases. Realizing the danger of acquir-
ing contagious diseases in an institution of this kind and the
seriousness of an epidemic when once started, we have used
every precaution in the way of fumigation according to the
latest and most improved methods.

Owing to the presence of smallpox throughout the state, it
was deemed advisable to limit the number of visiting days
inasmuch as many of the visitors resided in infected dis-
tricts.

On investigation it was learned that out of the four hundred
and twenty-one boys at the Institution, two hundred and one
were not protected by vaccination. These were immediate-
ly vaccinated with the most satisfactory results.

Glasses have been fitted to the eyes of all boys whose vi-
sion was impaired.

There were two deaths at the School during the past year
caused by heart paralysis and pulmonary tuberculosis respec-
tively.

The following is a classification of the diseases for the
year ending Septemper 30, 1902.

1
2
9
2

Abdcess

Fractures 2

Pneumonia

Barns

Heart Paralysis 1

Rheumatism

Chicken Pox

•4

Incised Wounds 6

Scarlet Fever

Contusions

' Influenza 9

Sprains

Dropsy

Malaria 26

Tonsillitis

Diarrhea

Malarial Fever 1

Tuberculosis

Dermatitis

Pleurisy 1

Ulcer

Respectfully submitted,

HAROLD A.

MEEKS, M. D

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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR
OF MANUAL TRAINING.

To the Superintaidetit of the Connectiait School for Boys:

In view of the fact that this report may have a wider cir-
culation than usual, a description of our equipment, and
methods of teaching will be given, some of which is incor-
porated in previous reports.

Space, which was formerly used as temporary quarters
for the band, was transformed into a well ventilated, well
lighted and in all essential points desirable classroom. It
is furnished with twenty work benches, each supplied with
a set of fourteen standard carpenter's tools, a demonstration
bench with its complement of tools, a cabinet with an as-
sortment of toofs for general use, a Fox trimmer, Victor
scroll saw, Clement band saw, sawfiling clamps, cabinet
maker's clamps, an axe, an anvil, achopping-block, and a
grindstone.

In the same room to accommodate classes in wood turn-
ing we placed last year, one 8ft. Clement wood turning lathe
and eight 4ft. F. E. Reed lathes, each lathe being supplied
with a set of eight Buck Bro. chisels, gouges, etc. A gen-
eral equipment of special turning tools, chucks to fit the
lathes and other articles make a fairly efiScient kit for spe-
cial work done by advanced pupils.

The tools in every case are of standard sizes and makes,
and the aim has been to provide tools for service, not sacri-
ficing quality for cheapness, nor adding expense for appear-
ance only.

The benches were designed with special reference to the
needs of this School ; strong and durable and with racks
above for tools. Tools are thus within easy reach of the pu-

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pils and at the same time in full view from most parts of the
room. This arrangement, which is also carried out on the
lathes, helps the instructor to account for his full equipment
of tools at the close of each exercise.

The course of instruction varies with the age and ability
of the pupils. All are required to take Mechanical Drawing
until the majority of the class can make and read simple
working drawings. The best of these drawings are used by
the boys to work from, as they are developed from models
which they expect to duplicate. Blue prints of the same
models are supplied for the use of those who are deficient
in drawing, and who seem incapable of acquiring it in the
short time at our command for this purpose.

The plan for bench work is: — Sloyd for beginners, followed
by plain cabinet work as they advance. Opportunity isgiv-
en for bright boys to do special work of a finer sort. Plan-
ing, sawing, squaring, boring, mortising and tenoning, dove-
tailing and the usual variety of exercises in woodwork are
taken up, and among the simple, useful articles made are
pencil sharpeners, pen holders, hatchet and hammer handles,
towel rollers, knife and fork boxes, picture frames, foot-
stools and tool-chests with dovetailed corners. Of cabinet
work they make tea tables, tabourets, Morris chairs, etc.
One boy made two fine step ladders in his extra time last
year.

Those who show an aptitude for the work or who have
special need of this training, for want of home and parents,
are given instruction in wood turning. This course follows
the bench work, and is given only after the pupil has shown
a sense of responsibility and some skill in using tools.

The articles made are first of a technical nature to get the
typical uses of the tools, then bench mallets, rolling pins,
croquet mallets and balls, potato mashers, tool handles,
dumb bells, indian clubs, balusters and rails, posts, base-ball
bats, rosettes, card receivers, pin boxes, etc.

While it is understood that manual training develops skill
and may prove helpful as a preparation for trades, observa-
tion and experiment show that a mechanical course adapted
to the pupil awakens the mind and develops judgment and

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better habits of thinking and doing. At the school bench,
the boy draws a plan including all needed dimensions, then
proceeds to make a model from his plan. He then com-
pares his work with the original and notes the difference.
Working to dimensions in substances like wood, iron and
steel, shows in a definite way the success or failure in fol-
lowing a plan. To a boy a slight mistake in a mathematical
problem seems of less importance than the disapproval of
his teacher. The paper on which the work is done is soon
destroyed and that seems to end the matter. A mistake in
mechanical work usually has to be rectified to save mate-
rial and previous labor, and is to the boy, clearly, a serious
matter. Again, few pieces or models can be finished in a
single class period, and following out a plan day after day
to completion, develops patience, forms the habit of persist-
ent effort, and gives a wholesome respect for honest labor.
Henry Ward Beecher used to say: — **It is no shame to work
with the hand if one puts brains in the palm of it.*'

Practice on any model iscontinued only until a fairly good
article is made — the principles and operations understood.
New models awakening new thoughts are taken up as this
point of compartive mastery is reached. It is the conscious
will, commanding the mind to grasp new thoughts and prin-
ciples and directing the hand to give them bodily form and
life, accompanied by a definite act of judgment, that gives
to manual training its power in building character. This
method and aim dominates the teaching and work in our
classes.

Naturally a large number of models and useful articles are
made in the course of each year, and we are sometimes
asked what becomes of them. Much depends on the cost of
the stock consumed. Some models, as hatchet and hammer
handles, have been made from material which the boys
themselves cut in the woods, bring in, and, (after season-
ing,) saw up by hand and finish. Such articles are often
given to those who make them. Larger pieces, made from
material purchased by the Institution, are set about the
School, or sold and the money used to buy new material.
The first cost of material is small, and any economic con-

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sideration here, is overshadowed by the fact that **In a
Manual Training School everything is for the benefit of the
boy ; he is the only article to be put upon the market.**

To our equipment for general wood work, we have just
added a forging plant which is situated in a brick building
formerly erected for this purpose. Moved into a conven-
ient place, and remodeled to meet present requirements, it
furnishes small, but almost model quarters for this branch
of Manual Training.

We have just installed twelve Sturtevant stationary blast
forges with piping connected with blast and exhaust fans, a
seven H. P. motor, shafting, a speed lathe, blacksmith*s
drill and a grindstone. Anvils, sledges, hammers, tongs
etc., and benches with leg vices, a cone mandrel, swage
block etc., complete the equipment.

The instruction begins with the making and management
of fires, first with reference to combustion and the nature
of coal, and second with reference to heating the work;
taking into consideration the size and nature of material,
the degree of heat and the desired results. This is followed
by instruction in holding, striking and the various opera-
tions at forge and anvil for the manipulation of iron and
steel.

A series of exercises, based on the forging course in the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, give practice in
drawing, upsetting, bending, punching, cutting and break-
ing, welding, and hardening and tempering.

The technical models for teaching principles and opera-
tions are few and followed by practical pieces the use of
which the boy can appreciate. Bent rings, staples, gate-
hooks, eye-bolts, welded rings, chain and chain hooks,
bolts, nuts and thread cutting, braces, door-scrapers, door
knockers, tongs, pokers, stove-lifters, wagon clips, single-
tree cuffs, and general wagon repair work, are included
among the class or individual exercises.

In steel, some of the articles made are nail sets, coldchis-
els, cape chisels, center-punches, blacksmith punches, drills,
springs, hot chisels, hardies, hammers and screw-drivers.
Careful attention is given to hardening, tempering and fin-

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ishing steel tools.

In the forge room the fundamental principles and opera-
tions are few, but the variations are many, as exemplified
in the amount of force, or degree of heat, or time required
for certain results. The woodworker may stop and think
at any stage of his work. At the forge, plans w;^^/ be clear-
ly in mind from the first. The judgment, precision of hand
and eye, alertness of mind and body required, bringoutthe
best in a boy. It is hard dirty work, but healthy boys like
it. Defectives are awakened and developed by it, and al-
ways come out, at the end of the course, brighter and strong-
er.

The idleness, dishonesty, and general irregularity which
may have characterized the lives of our boys, are largely
due to poverty of experience, narrowness of life, not know-
ing what else, or anything to do. They make little trouble
here. What they need is employment for minds and hands,
a chance to do and grow.

Our State Agent is asking for boys who can use tools and
manage machinery. We are meeting this demand in part,
and our growing equipment and increasing opportunities en-
able us to do so more fully each year.

If our boys had had thorough Manual Training, with lit-
erary training suitable to their ages, I question whether
many of them would have been sent here. With this *'all
round" training as they go out, it will not only be easier to
find places for our boys, but they will stay placed, because
they will have within themselves the elements of good citi-
zenship, a tendency to be industrious and contented.
Yours respectfully,

FRED S. HITCHCOCK,

Supervisor.

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FARMER'S REPORT.

To the Superiyitmdent of the Connecticiit School for Boys:

GROWN BY THE FARMER.

112 Tons Ensilage,
42 Tons English Hay,

4 Tons Meadow Hay,

5 Tons Corn Fodder,
2461 Bushels Potatoes,

50 Bushels Turnips,
51891 Qts. Milk,
1950 Doz. Sweet Corn,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE A.

169 Bushels Tomatoes,
7406 Heads Winter Cabbage,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE B.

175 Bunches Asparagus,
84 Dozen Rhubarb,

848 Quarts Strawberries,

383 Quarts Raspberries,
96 Quarts Blackberries,

963 Quarts Currants,
3863 Summer Cabbages,

780 Musk Melons,
1681 Summer Squash,
6989 lbs. Fall Squashes,
2770 lbs. Winter Squashes,

129 Bushels Cucumbers,
23*2 Bushels Pears,

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RKPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE C.

300 Bushels Onions,

^ Bushels Top Onions, .
1065 Dozens Bunch Onions,
1150 Pounds Grapes,
132 Bushels Picked Apples,
25 Bushels Wind-falls, .
11 Bushels Pears,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE D.

160 Bushels Peas, ....

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE E.

264 Bushels String Beans,
140 " Lima ** .

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR NORTH DIVISION.

98 Bushels Beets,
370 Bushels Carrots,
2 Bushels Peppers,
30 Bushels Parsnips.

GROWN BY GARDENER.

135 Bushels Spinach, •
1350 Heads Lettuce,

48 Bushels Lettuce,
3000 Table Celery,
82 Bushels Radishes,
105 Bunches Parsley,
5 Bushels Winter Radishes,
5000 Early Cabbage Plants,
1200 Tomato Plants,
100 Pepper
1500 Pansy Plants,
120 Carnations,
125 Salvia Plants,
125 Pinks,
75 Poppies,
Sweet Peas,

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INVENTORY OF FARM IMPLEMENTS, CARRIAGES, ETC.

1 Farm Wagon,

$35.00

2 Spading forks,

$1.00

1 Milbiirn Wagon,

50 00

1 One horse cultivator.

4.00

1 Chair Wagon.

225.00

1 One horse weeder,

4.00

1 Business Wagon,

40.00

2 Potato diggers.

20.00

1 Two seated sleigh.

75.00

29 Potato hooks.

7 25

1 Single sleigh,

40 00

2 Dirt scrapers.

6.00

18 Baskets,

4.50

1 Eclipse corn planter,

20.00

26 Shovels,

13.00

1 Corn marker.

3.00

13 Spades,

6 50

24 Corn cutters, .

6.00

12 Scoop shovels,

6.00

2 Wheel hoes,

8.00

14 Picks,

7.00

104 Hand hoes,

15.60

11 Snow shovels,

5.50

1 Seed sower.

7.00

1 Two horse chair sleigh,

,100.00

3 Paris green machines.

6.00

2 Bob sleds,

60.00

1 Stevens fertilizer

2 Two horse dump carts,

150.00

sower,

20.00

1 One horse dump cart.

5.00

7 Axes,

3.50

1 Ox cart,

10 00

25 Hand barrows,

12.50

1 Three seated carryall,

35.(»0

1 Snow scraper,

.50

1 Two seated carriage.

275.00

3 Wheel barrows,

3.00

1 Single carriage,

35.00

2 Buck saws,

2.00

1 Single buggy,

45.00

2 Long handle shovels,

1.00

2 Sleds,

5.00

10 Grub axes.

5.00

1 Deering mower,

10.00

1 Iron box barrow.

1.00

1 One horse mower,

35.00

2 Cross cut saws,

3.00

3 Lawn mowers,

9.00'

2 Hand saws,

1.50

1 Hay tedder.

5 00

1 Dutch hoe,

1.00

1 Hay cutter.

3.00

1 Edging knife,

.50

1 One horse rake.

10.00

3 Sickles,

.75

10 Hay forks.

3.50

5 Drills,

1.25

1 Bush scythe,

.25

1 Mortar hoe,

.50

4 Snaths, with two scythi

?s. 3.00

1 Grindstone,

2.50

1 Wheel harrow,

15.00

1 Platform scales,

25.00

1 American harrow,

25 00

2 Pully blocks,

2.00

1 Evans smoothing har-

2 Lengths of rope.

4.00

row,

2.00

1 Hedge shears,

.50

1 A harrow,

3.00

3 Iron bars,

3.00

2 Land side plows,

12.00

1 Stone hammer,

.10

1 Swivel plow,

8.00

1 Brick hammer,

.10

2 Shovel plows.

6.00

2 Pruning shears,

2.00

1 One horse plow.

4.00

1 Spraying cart & pump

, 20.00

1 Iron land roller.

20.00

7 Ice picks,

3.50

1 Lawn roller.

10.00

11 Ice tongs,

11.00

10 Wood rakes,

1.00

2 Ice axes,

1.00

19 Iron rakes,

4.75

75 Feet rubber hose,

7.50

12 Dung forks,

6.00

1 Oil can

.15

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1 Screw driver.

$.25

2 Trowels,

11.50

1 Wrench,

.50

2 Files,

.50

3 Ox chains,

3.00

1 Cobble pounder.

1.00

5 Lanterns,

2.50

3 Stone chisels.

1.50

1 Glazinj? machine.

1.00

1 Wire stretcher.

1.00

1 Spirit level,

.50

4 Ladders,

4.00

1 Square,

l.<)0

4 Single harnesses.

60.00

1 Sledj?e hammer.

.50

4 Sets doable harnesses.

100.00

1 Pair of pliers,

.50

Blankets, robes & whipi

5.30.00

INVENTORY OF LIVE STOCK.
1 Pair of oxen, 5175.00 1 Bull,

11 Cows. . 990.00 7 Horses,

540.00
800.00

Respectfully submitted,

H. W. KIBBE,

Farmer.

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PIFTY-SEOOND REPORT

OF THE

BOARD OK TRUSXEES

OF THE

Connecticut School for Boys

TO THE OOVERNOR.

Including the period from
OOTOBEB 1, 1902T0 SEPTEMBEB 30,1903.

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TRUSTEES

OK THE

CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS-

FRANCIS H. PARKER.

Term Expires,
JOHN C. BYXBEE,

Term Expires.
JOHN W. COE.

Term Expires,
IRVING L. HOLT,

Term Expires,
ZALMON GOODSELL,

Term Expires,
GEO. P. CRANE,

Term Expires,
JAMES N. STATES.

Term Expires,
GEORGE O. BALCH,

Term Expires.
JOSEPH HUTCHINS.

Term Expires,
N. L. BRADLEY.

Term Expires,
CHARLES B. FRISBIE.

Term Expires,
CLARK C. PALMER,

Term Expires,

Hartford,

Meriden,

Bridgeport,

Woodbury,

New Haven .

.Ash FOR I).

Columbia.

Meriden,

Cromwrm..

Griswold.

Hartford Cointy.

1905.
New Haven County.

1905.
Fairfield County.

1905.

Litchfield County.

1907.
New Haven County,
1907.
Windham County.

1907.
Tolland County.
1907.
New Haven County.
1907.
Middlesex County.
1907.
New London County.
1905.

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OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES.

PRBSIDBNT.

FRANCIS H. PARKER.

SBCRBTARY AND TRBASURBR,

IRVING L. HOLT.

KZBCUTIVB COBOCITTBB.
GEORGE P. CRANE, JOHN W. COE,

JOHN C. BYXBEE, CHARLES B. FRISBIE.

FRANCIS H. PARKER.

COMMITTBB ON DISCHARGBS.

JOHN C BYXBEE. JOHN W. COE,

NATHANIEL L. BRADLEY, IRVING L. HOLT,

GEO. P. CRANE.

COMMirrBB ON INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING.

JOSEPH HUTCHINS, ZALMON GOODSELL,

JAMES N. STATES. GEO. O. BALCH

CLARK C. PALMER.

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OFFICERS OF THE SCHOOL.

SUPERINTENDENT.

CHARLES M. WILLIAMS.

MATRON.

MRS. CHARLES M. WILLIAMS.

STATE AGENT.
JOHN H. PARISH.

BOOK-KEEPER.

FRED p. OWEN.

CONSUI^TING PHYSICIAN.
HAROLD A. MEEKS, M. D.

SUPERVISOR MANUAL TRAINING
WOODWORKING DEPARTMENT.

FRED S. HITCHCOCK.

SUPERVISOR PRINTING DEP'T.

WALTER J. ALLEN.

BANDMASTER.

THOMAS H. MAGUIRE.

PARMER.
HORACE W. KIBBE.

GARDENER AND FLORIST.

HUGO REAMA.

SUPERVISOR SEWING ROOM.

Mrs. C. M. BRANDENBERGER.

SUPERVISOR StIOE SHOP.
BERNARD SWENSON.

SUPERVISOR LAUNDRY.

Mrs ALIDA B. CLARK.

ASS'T. HOUSEKEEPER.

CHAPLAIN.

FLOYD S. LEACH.

ASSISTANT MATRON.

Mrs. FRED P. OWEN.

CLERK.

MISS MARIE L. DUIS.

ASSISTANT MANUAL TRAINING

METAL WORKING DEPARTMENT,

HENRY W. L. FOX.

CARPENTER.

HORATIO F. WILBUR.

SUPERVISOR DINING ROOM.

MRS. THOS. H. MAGUIRE.
SUPERVISOR SLEEPING HALL.

Mrs. HORACE W. KIBBE.

SUPERVISOR CHAIR SHOP.

CHARLES P. CONNOLLY.

HOSPITAL NURSE.

Miss JULIA O'BRIEN.

SUPERVISOR BOY'S KITCHEN.
MRS. ROB'T C. LEONARD.

SUPERVISOR IRONING ROOM,

Mrs. KATE McCAULEY.

SUPERVISOR BAKERY.

Mrs. JAS. S. FARNSWORTH. BARTLETT KREUZBERGER.

ENGINEER.
WM. D. BENNETT.

ASST. TO ENGINEER.

EDWARD B. HALL.

SUPERVISOR OF SOUTH DIVISION. SUPERVISOR OF NORTH DIVISION.

THOMAS H. MAGUIRE. PAUL C. BOOTH.

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TEACHKRS IN CONGREGATR DEPARTMENT.
LYNN A. BROWN, JAMBS S. FARNSWORTH.

COTTAGB A.
WINFIELD W. LUNT, Mrs. W. W. LUNT.

Supervisor. Matron.

Miss CLARISE STOWKLL, Teacher.

Cottage B.
RMBERT S. BERRY, Mrs. E. S. BERRY.

Supervisor. Matron .

Miss ALICE M. BROWN, Teacher.

Cottage C.

NELSON J. WELLS. Miss MARY 1. RAND,

supervisor . Matron .

Mrs. JOHN H. PARISH, Teacher.

Cottage D.
CHAUNCEY C. SAWYER. Mrs. C. C. SAWYER,

Supervisor. Matron.

Mrs. LILLA F. DAVIS, Teacher.

Cottage E.
JOHN S. CRABB, MisS HARRIET E. FURBISH,

Supervisor. Matron.

Mrs. JOHN S. CRABB, Teacher.

night watchman. teamster.

HARRY SHARPE. DENNIS KEOHANE.

COOK SUPT'S kitchen. COOK OFFICERS KITCHKN.

Miss HANNAH CROWLEY. MARY SHANDAROSKI.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES.

To His Excellency, Abiram Chamberlain, Governor of
the State of Connecticut:

Sir: — The Trustees of the Connecticut School for Boys
pursuant to the provisions of Statute law, respectfully
make report of their doings during the fiscal year ending
September 30, 1904. Much information concerning the
School will also be found in the reports of the Superinten-
dent and others officers, which by reference are made a
part of this report.

For several years the trustees have realized the necessity
for providing a hospital for contagious diseases, adequate
in size, and properly equipped for the care of patients in
the event of the outbreak of an epidemic. Our hospital
accomodations in the main building, while affording reason-
able facilities for the care of boys in cases of ordinary sick-
ness, were manifestly unsuited for the treatment of con-
tagious cases, and were so situated that no proper isolation
could be obtained. The necessity of making other im-
provements which seemed to be of more pressing impor-
tance operated to delaj' the construction of a hospital build-
ing, and the increased expenses of maintaining the School
within the past two years prevented the accumulation of
the funds necessary for the purpose from the ordinary in-
come. The idea finally suggested itself to the Superin-
tendent that the upper story of the large frame building
upon the school premises, sometimes called the carpenter's
shop, and of which no use was made, might be utilzed for
that purpose. Upon investigation the suggestion was
found feasible, and we have now nearly completed the
work. The new hospital will contain a suspect ward, a
room for the nurse, a kitchen and ample closets and bath

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rooms, while the wards will furnish room for twenty or
more cots. All the rooms are light and cheerful, so finished
and furnished as to be easily and efiFectually cleaned and
disinfected; are provided with adequate heating facilities,
and all necessary sanitary conveniences. The building it-
self has been thoroughly repaired and painted, and the roof
newly slated. The expense so far has been about $2600,
and it is estimated that $500 more will be needed to finish
the work and provide the furnishings. The School will
then be equipped for properly isolating and caring for the
inmates in case of an outbreak of contagious disease among
them.

The lavatory appliances in the main building and the cot-
tages having become unsanitary, as well as unsightly and
out of date, it was decided to substitute a modern equip-
ment of enamelled iron wash sinks. These have been
received and paid for and the work of installing the new
sinks is now progressing. The entire cost, including the
installation, will be about $700.

Ordinary repairs have received constant attention. An
unusual amount of interior work has been done and build-
ings and fences have been kept constantly in good repair.

In March last scarlet fever appeared in the School and,
though the promptest and most thorough steps were taken
to stamp out the disease, it was not until the latter part
of June that the last patient was discharged from the hos-
pital. Fortunately the disease was of a mild type, no case
proved fatal, and in every case but one the recovery was
complete and satisfactory. The entire number of cases was
twenty-seven, and for three months the officers and employ-
ees were burdened with unusual care and anxiety. Extra
nurses were employed and every reasonable effort made to
care for the patients and promote their recovery. Except
for this outbreak of scarlet fever the Health of the boys has
been excellent, and hospital treatment and care has been
necessary in but few cases. One death has occurred dur-
ing the year, after an illness of only one day with conges-
tion of the lungs complicated with a weak heart.

In the manual training and school room work good prog-

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ress has been made during the year. The report of Mr.
Hitchcock will indicate the character and quality of the
work done in his immediate department and in the metal
working branch under the supervision of Mr. Fox, who
has proved to be a valuable assistant. In previous reports
we have evidenced our gratification with the work accom-
plished in this department. Mr. Hitchcock's work as an
instructor is unsurpassed, as we believe, in any similar
school, in the substantial character of the results obtained.
The printing department under the Supervision of Mr.
Allen, shows great improvement.

In the common school work much stress is laid upon the
essentials, while little attention is given to many of the fads
that have crept into the public schools in recent years. The
three R*s are deemed to be so essential that in the short
time any particular boy remains in the Institution little in-
struction can be given to him in other desirable but less
essential matters. The boys are encouraged to read, and
an abundant supply of instructive books is ready for their
use in the library of the School. It is the purpose of our
school room instruction to insure that every boy leaving
the School can read well and und erst and ingly ; write
easily and legibly ; express himself clearly and intelligently
in writing; and be familiar enough with arithmetic to en-
able him to transact all ordinary business. This, with some
knowledge of geography, history, etc., and the general in-
formation acquired by his reading, furnishes each boy leav-
ing the school with a fair basis for the ordinary business of
life.

The band remains one of the most useful adjuncts of the
School, and combines valuable training for its members
with a great amount of diversion and entertainment for the
other boys in the School.

Stated religious services and exercises are maintained as
usual and special exercises are held at Christmas and Easter.
Special mention should be made of the good influence of
the direct personal work of the Chaplain and that of Mrs.
Davis, who has general charge of what may be described as
the Christian Endeavor work in the Institution.

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The occasional entertainments provided in the winter
season could hardly be dispensed with. They minister to
the innate love of variety and change, and take the place
to some extent of the healthful exhilaration derived from
outdoor sport in the open seasons of the year. The boys
employed on the farm for the past two years have been
treated to a picnic and clambake upon the school farm in
the latter part of the summer. It is a decidedly popular
event among the boys and afiFords an agreeable relief from
the necessary restraints of institution life. The hours
allowed the boys daily for recreation are ample, and are
not permitted to be curtailed for any purpose. The gen-
eral good health must be largely ascribed to the fact that
in the management of the School due attention is given to
the old adage that ' * All work and no play makes Jack a
dull boy," and a belief that plenty of diversion and es-
pecially of outdoor sport, banishes dullness, sets the red
blood to pulsing through the arteries and contributes to
the health and to the good behavior of the average boy.

In May, Mr. Kibbe who has ably managed-the f arm , met
with a serious accident which disabled him for nearly three
months. This misfortune threw much unusual responsi-
bility upon the Superintendent and embarassed the farm
work to some extent. Happily Mr. Kibbe recovered and
was able to resume his usual duties in the latter part of the
summer, and about the general average of products has been
derived from the farm.

An examination of the report of the State Agent will
show the fidelity with which he has discharged his duties
during the past year. It will also appear from his report
that most of the boys paroled during the year have done
well since leaving the School, and are taking their places
in the ranks of useful and law abiding citizens, of further
preparing themselves in school for future usefulness. The
number of paroled boys returned to the School for serious
faults remains very small. On the whole the record of pa-
roled boys for several years has been exceptionally good,
and the painstaking work of the State Agent in the exam-
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contributed to this favorable result.

The discipline of the School has been admirable
throughout the year, and in very few instances has any
punishment been advisable save a judicious reproof. In
general the boys seem to appreciate what is being done for
them, and manifest no malicious or refractory spirit. They
are seldom guilty of any oflFenses save those arising from
thoughtlessness, and temporary outbreaks of temper towards
their fellows, conducting themselves for the most part very
much after the manner of boys not in public institutions.
There has been a steady and very observable improvement
in discipline ever since the beginning of the present Super-
intendent's term of office, and present conditions are very
satisfactory.

In the hope of unifying and stengthening the efficiency
of the supervision, the by laws have been amended so as
hereafter to provide for three standing committees, to wit —
an Executive Committee, a Discharge Committee, and a
Committee on Instruction and Training. Each committee
reports in writing to each meeting of the full board, a sum-
mary of its acts and doings for the information and approval
of the trustees, where such approval is required by law.
Special committees for special purposes may be appointed
from time to time whenever the occasion therefor arises.
This action reduces the number of committees somewhat,
but is manifestly a movement in the direction of admin-
istrative efficiency.

The financial record for the year has been satisfactory.
All ordinary expenses, attendant upon the epidemic of scar-
let fever, the cost of the new lavatory accomodations, and
the greater part of the cost of the new hospital for contag-
ious diseases have been met from the ordinary revenues of
the School, and our balance at the close of the fiscal year
is $6,959.09, a sufficient working capital with which to
start the new fiscal year.

The next considerable improvement to be undertaken will
probably be a building for a gymnasium. The trustees
have long recognized the desirability of increased facilities
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equipped gymnasium willafiFord, but more pressing needs
have first been provided for. The construction and
equipment of a suitable building will require a considerable
expenditure of money, and will also necessitate the employ-
ment of a competent instructor, as soon as it is ready for
the use of the boys. It is hoped, however, that, like other
recent improvements, a gymnasium may be provided from
the ordinary revenues of the School and without calling
upon the General Assembly for an extra appropriation.

Our present Superintendent began his services in 1898,
shortly before the close of the fiscal year. In the six fis-
cal years since completed notable progress has been made
and the condition of the School in every respect is much
improved. The Executive Committee, charged with the
immediate oversight of the business interests of the School,
has remained substantially the same during that period.
It may not be amiss to review the work accomplished in the
six years and contrast it with that of the six preceding
fiscal years. During the six fiscal years 1893-1898 inclu-
sive, the only important betterment to the property of the
State was the construction of a new iron fence and the
replacing of old plumbing with new, for which an extra
appropriation of $10,000 was made by the State. The
average number of boys in the School considerably exceeded,
during that period, the average number during the last six
fiscal years and the amount received from the State Treasurer
has therefore been less. The following statistics will suf-
fice to show the improvement in business results during the
latter period.
Cash Balance.

Cash on hand Sept. 30, 1904, . $6959.09

" " " Sept. 30, 1898, . . 1954.51

Gain, $5004.58

Receipts, 1893-1898 inclusive:

From State Treasurer, Regular income, $420,416.52
Special appropriation, 10,000.00
Chair Shops, 31,417.94

$461,834.46

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Receipts, 1899-1904, inclusive :

From State Treasurer, Regular income, $398,487.26

Chair shops, 42,127.82

$440,615.08
It is to be noted that the income from the chair shops in
the latter period is $10,709.88 more than in the former pe-
riod, while the total receipts for the same period are $21,
219.38 less ; and the amount drawn from the Treasury of the
State is $31,929.26 less in the latter than in the earlier period.
Permanent Improvements, 1893-1898 :

Iron fence and new plumbing, $10,000.00

Permanent Improvements, 1899-1904 :

Subway and steam piping to main building, $2,753.28
New steam heating and new oflScers rooms, 2,649.56
Manual Training, building and equipment, 5,153.65
Two new boilers and rebuilding boiler house, 5,569.03
Three flights outside steel stairs, 600.00

New water mains, . 720.89

Hospital for contagious diseases, . 2,605.94

New lavatories, . . . . 532.50

$20,584.85
Many permanent improvements involving smaller amounts
have been made during this period, but none costing less
than $500 has been included.

During the last six years the progress in other respects
has also been marked. The school hours in the cottages
have been increased from three to three and one-half hours
daily; the time devoted to instruction in the manual train-
ing department has been taken not from the school hours
or recitation hours, but from the hours heretofore devoted
to productive labor; the library has been greatly enlarged
and newly catalogued ; the food has been improved in quality
and variety; greater attention has been given to the health
of the boys; systematic care and treatment of the eyes of
the inmates, for the first time in the history of the Insti-
tution, has been provided for: outdoor sports and recrea-
tions have been fostered; occasional indoor entertainments

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have been provided for the boys during the winter, and in
numberless ways the School has been made homelike and
attractive for the inmates. Paroled boys frequently return
to visit the place which in many instances has been the
first comfortable home they had ever known, and their gen-
eral good conduct after leaving the School gives evidence
of their appreciation of the value of the instruction, training
and parental guidance they have received at the Institution.
The trustees believe that the good results obtained during
the past six years havebeenprimarlydueto the great execu-
tive ability of Superintendent Williams, to his tact and
good sense as a disciplinarian and his absolute faithfulness
to his trust. It is also their belief that such noteworthy re-
sults could not have been secured without the whole-hearted,
intelligent and loyal cooperation of all the oflScers, teachers
and employees. Tothem, individually and collectively, and
to the Superintendent, the thanks of the trustees are grate-
fully extended. Without the united and faithful work and
constant loyalty of every officer, teacher and employee,
such an institution as the School for Boys can make but
little progress and must in a large measure fail to accomplish
its beneficent ends.

Dated at Meriden, Conn., Oct. 12. 1904.

FRANCIS H. PARKER,

N. L. BRADLEY,

JAMES N. STATES,

CHARLES B. FRISBIE.

GEORGE O. BALCH,

GEORGE P. CRANE,

I. L. HOLT.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 12th day of
October, 1904.

FRED P. OWEN,

Notary Public,

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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.

To the honorable Board of Trustees of the Connecticut School
for Boys :

Gentlemen : — I herewith submit my report for the fiscal
year ended September 30, 1904.

Number of boys in the School Oct. 1, 1903, . 417

Committed since from —

Hartford County,

New Haven County,

Fairfield

New London

Middlesex

Tolland

Litchfield

Windham

Boarders,
Returned on old commitments,
Returned voluntarily.

178

595

•

170

.30.1904,

425

Average

time in

Total, ....
Disharged in various ways,

Number remaining in the School Sept.
F Monthly average during the year, 425.
' the School of those released, two years and nine months.
In the industrial training departments, manual training,
printing and the band, the interest of the boys in their work
has been maintained, though the scarlet fever epidemic pre-
vented the completion of the full courses at the close of the
term. The eflSciency of the schools was impaired, especially
in the cottages, for the same reason. During the prevalence

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of the disease each family was required to attend school in
its own cottage, which necessitated ungraded schools, and its
consequent disadvantages over our regular system of grad-
ing.

It may be said of our schools that they aflFord to the boys
the advantage of good training and a fair common school
education. Compared with the opportunities which the in-
structors in the public schools have for finished work, our
teachers labor under peculiar disadvantages, and yet, after
many years* experience in public school work, I am firmly
of the opinion that our schools here do more for a certain
class of boys than can be expected, or is done by the schools
outside of this Institution.

A boy hates to go to school when for any reason he is very
backward and is assigned to classes made up of much young-
er pupils. He is made to feel his inferiority by the other
scholars, and unless promotion to a higher grade soon fol-
lows through the personal attention given by his teacher, he
devotes more time to planning a successful evasion of going
to school, than to his studies when present. If his parent-
age is foreign born, home aid is not obtainable, the jibes and
sneers of his inconsiderate classmates wound his pride, and
it is not long before he is not only a truant from school, but
also from his home, becomes classed as an incorrigible and
is sent to this School. He has made a poor beginning in
his school life, but his initiative was under unfavorable con-
ditions which, if fully known, would cause us to give to him
a large measure of sympathy.

The probability of his making greater relative advancement
in his school work in our schools is greater than that of the
boy who has made normal progress in his studies before
commitment. For him the conditions are entirely changed.
He cannot throw aside so valuable a thing as his education
because it is disagreeable. His attendance at the daily
session of school he accepts at once as something which
cannot be avoided. Instead of being alone in a class of
3^ounger boys, he finds himself associated with many of equal
age and stature. He soon learns that failure to reasonably
apply himself leads to reports against his conduct and these

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reports lengthen the time before he can secure his honor
badge which will permit of his parole. He becomes inter-
ested, and concentration, which is absolutely necessary to
study, follows.

Boys American born, and infrequently of American
parentage, twelve years old or more, come here so illiterate
that they cannot pronounce, much less spell correctly, words
of three letters, who can when paroled at the expiration of
two or three years, read understandin^ly books with words
of two or three syllables, and write letters which are com-
mendable both for penmanship and composition.

A classified statement of the receipts and expenditures,
showing the financial condition of the School, and the usual
statistical tables are appended hereto, and made a part of
this report.

In administering the affairs of the Sohool I have received
hearty co-operation from the officers associated with me.

To you my sincere thanks are tendered for your cordial
support.

Respectfully submitted,

CHAS. M. WILLIAMS,

Super 171 ten den t .

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EXHIBIT No. 1.

CLASSIFIED STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
OF THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS, FROM

OCT. 1

. 1903, TO SEPT. 30, 1904.

RECEIPTS.

EXPENDITURES.

Oct. 1, 1903,

Band, .

$70.99

Cash on hand,

$:o%.3i

Chair Shop, .

366.40

State Treasurer,

71718.11

Clothing,

4080.62

Boarders,

347.78

Farm & Stables,

3521.90

Chair Shop,

7134.85

Freight,

80.13

Clothing,

272.52

Fuel & Lights,

8501.36

Farm & Stables,

190.00

Hospital,

631.79

Printing,

5.25

House Furnishings,

3528.89

Miscellaneous,

172.32

Insurance,

32.00

Library & Chapel,

145.94

Laundry,

165.82

Manual Training,

641.21

Printing,

294.69

Provisions,

17865.38

Permanent Improvements,

Contagious Hospitol, 2605.94

New Lavatories,

532.50

Repairs,

3667.77

Salaries,

25090.67

School & Office,

547.54

Traveling,

184.07

Telephone & Telegraph, 77.20

Water,

1114.32

Miscellaneous,

230.92

Cash on hand.

6959.09

S80937.14

$80937.14

Meriden, Conn., Oct. 19. 1904.

This certifies that we have examined the accounts of the Superin-
tendent and of the Treasurer of the Connecticut School for Boys for
the fiscal year which ended September 30, 1904, compared said ac-
counts with the vouchers therefor and found them correct.

The balance in the hands of said Treasurer, after the payment of
all September orders, was six thousand nine hundred and fifty-nine
dollars and nine cents. ($6959.09)

James P. Brke ( Audiiors of
Lester D. Phelps \ Public Accounts,

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EXHIBIT No. 2.

SHOWING THE WHOLE NUMBER OF BOYS THAT HAVE BEEN

INMATES OF THE SCHOOL SINCE ITS OPENING IN

MARCH. 1854.

Whole number since opening, 7039

Number remaining in the School October 1, 1903, 417

From Hartford County,

. 22

New Haven County,

. 47

Fairfield

. 32

New London

. 13

Middlesex

Tolland

Litchfield

Windham

Boarders, ....

Number returned on old Commitments,

Number returned themselves, .

6 178

Total,

595

Discharged in various ways.

170

Number remaining in School September 30, 1904, 425
EXHIBIT No. 3.

SHOWING THE AGE OF

BOYS AT COMMITMENT.

AGK PAST YEAR PREVIOUSLY

TOTAL

Six, ... 0 12

Seven,

1 42

Eight,

0 99

Nine,

7 250

257

Ten,

14 638

652

Eleven,

12 771

783

Twelve,

. 17 1016

1033

Thirteen,

16 1161

1177

Fourteen,

23 1231

1254

Fifteen,

43 1255

1298

Sixteen,

0 362

362

Seventeen,

0 44

Eighteen,

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0 19

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PAST YEAR PREVIOUSLY TOTAL

Nineteen,
Twenty,

0
0

Total.

133

6906

EXHIBIT No. 4.

SHOWING FOR WHAT OFFENSE COMMITTED

Theft, ....

Burglary, ....

Truancy, ....

Boarders,

Incorrigibility,

Assault, ....

Injury to property.

Vagrancy, ....

Obtaining goods under false pretense.

Trespass, ....

Destitution,

Total,

7039

45
12
4
3
58
1
3
1
1
3
2

133

EXHIBIT No. 5.

SHOWING BY WHAT AUTHORITY COMMITTED.

PAST YEAR TOTAL

Hartford Superior Court,

New Haven

Fairfield

Litchfield

Middlesex

Tolland

New London

Windham

New Haven Common Pleas Court,

New London

( ( t (

t (

Hartford Police

Court,

813

New Haven

( (

1224

New London

1 1

9
• 3

119
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Waterbury Police Court,

New Britain

Bridgeport

Meriden

Stamford

Norwalk

Middletown

Danbury

Derby

Wallingford

StaflFord

Greenwich

Ansonia

Putnam

Stonington

Haddam

Huntington

New Canaan

Willimantic

Bethany Probate Court,

Justice Courts, various towns,

Boarders,

Enfield,

Winchester,

Branford,

Torrington,

Bristol,

Canaan,

Hamden,

PAST YEAR TOTAL

348

213

469

249

2503

195

133

7039

EXHIBIT No. 6.

SHOWING VARIOUS REASONS FOR WHICH THE BOYS HAVE
LEFT THE INSTITUTION.

Placed with farmers, .... 39

Placed at various trades, ... 26

Returned to parents, . . 105

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Discharged by order of court.

Died

Boarders dismissed.

Released to Dep't Charities & Corrections, New Haven, 1

To enlist in Navy, ....

Returned to Selectmen, ....

Escaped, ......

Out of State, .....

Returned to Supt. N. H. County Home,

Become of age, .....

190

EXHIBIT No. 7.

SHOWING BIRTHPLACE OF THOSE COMMITTED.

Austria, .....

Connecticut,

New York,

Massachusetts,

Rhode Island,

Italy,

Russia,

Hungary,

Poland,

Canada,

Denmark,

Ireland,

Norway,

Virginia,
Vermont, .
Pennsylvani

1
1

Total,

133

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SHOWING PARENTAGE OF THOSE COMMITTED.

American, ...... 49

Irish,

German,

English,

Italian,

Russian,

Swedish,

Canadian,

Hungarian.

Polish,

French,

Danish,

Norwegian,

Scotch,

Total,

133

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REPORT OF THE STATE AGENT.

To the Trustees of the Connecticut School for Boys :
Gentlemen : — In compliance with the law» I herewith

submit my annual report of the department of visitation

for the year ended September 30, 1904.

Total number on visiting list Oct. 1, 1903, 353

Number added to the list during the year, 144

Total,

Becoming of age and discharged,

Recommitted,

Died,

Returned for relocation.

Returned for serious fault. .

497

Number passing out of my care during the year, 145

Total number on the visiting list Oct. 1, 1904, 352

The three hundred and fifty-two boys on the visiting list

October 1, 1904 are accounted for us follows: —

Three are in the United States Navy, twenty-five are on

the unknown list, and the remaining three hundred and

twenty-four boys when last visited were employed at the

following occupations:

Candy M'f g.

Co..

Construction Co.,

Shoe Shop,

Woolen Mill,

Mason Trade,

Bell Boy.

Novelty M'fg

. Co..

Cotton Mill.

Telephone,

Ship Yard,

Silk Mill,

Painter,

Chore Boy,

Button M'fg. Co.,

Farm,

Drug Store.

Brass Co ,

Blacksmith,

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Machine Co.,

Stenographer,

Clerk,

Woodturning,

School,

Florist,

Sailor,

Assisting parents,

Hardware M'f'g. Co.,

Belt M'f'g. Co.,

Laborers,

Hostler,

Invalids,

Meat Market,

Silver M'f'g..

Watch Co.,

Rubber M'fg. Co.,

Foundry,

Livery Stable,

Glass cutting,

Hat M'f'g Co..

Coal Yard.

Stationery Store,

Fish Market,

Electric Switch Co.,

Steam Laundry,

Errand Boy,

Hotel,

Plumbing trade,

Cutlery Co.,

Fruit Store,

Watchman,

Coachman,

Lumber Co.,

Starch Co.,

Bootblack,

Leather Goods Co. ,

Thread Mill,

Provision Market,

Steam Bottling Works.

Hosiery Co..

Bakery,

Cigar M'f'g. Co.,

Mattress Co.,

Lock Co.,

Malleable Iron Co. ,

News Co.,

Janitor,

Restaurant,

Hospital Orderly,

Opera House,

Camera Co.,

Sign Painting,

Western Union Office,

Knitting Co.,

Bicycle Shop,

Elevator Boy,

Out of Employment,

Ordnance M'f'g. Co.,

Carpet Mill.

News stand,

Oyster Boat,

Ribbon M'f'g. Co.,

Employment Office,

Printing Office,

Photographer,

Printing Press M'f'g. Co.

Paper Mill,

Teamster,

Shoe Repairing Shop,

Paper boy,

Carpentering,

Table showing percent of

boys employed in factories

farms, and other places:

—

133 or 38 percent are

working in factories.

51 * * 14 percent are

working on farms.

140 ' * 40 percent miscellaneous.

3 * ' 1 percent are

in the U.S. Navy.

25 * ' 7 percei

nt are on the unknown list.

Employment has been secured for one hundred and forty-
four boys during the year, but owing to the depressed

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condition of business it has been very difficult to secure
desirable places.

I am pleased to state, however, that those for whom
places have been secured are earning fairly good wages.

Employment has also been secured for boys on the visit-
ing list who were found to be out of work when visited.
This feature of the work is especially important for city boys.
My experience has been that bojrs who are idle any great
length of time are subject to many temptations that would
not otherwise come to them.

Twenty-five as against forty-one last year are on the un-
known list. It has been thought advisable in this report
to place this number on the list below as doubtful instead
of doing badly, as heretofore. It is often found that those
who are lost sight of for a time have been found to be doing
fairly well.

The report cards of the three hundred and fifty-two boys
on the visitihglist Oct. 1, 1904, show that at the time of
the last visit,

289 or 82 percent were doing well.
47 or 13 percent were doubtful.
16 or 5 percent were doing badly.

Twenty-nine boys were returned for serious fault, and
sixteen for relocation. Those returned for relocation do
not cover the number relocated as it is possible at times to
take a boy from one place to another without returning
him to the School.

Paroles.
Number of boys placed in their own homes when

leaving the School, . . 105

Number placed with others when leaving the School, 39

Total number becoming subjects of visitation, 144

Visits.

Number of visits made to boys paroled and on the

visiting list, .... 600

Investigations of homes and places before parole, 179

Total number of visits made during the year, . 779

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Relocations.

Number of relocations made during the year, . 21

Thirty-nine homeless boys have been provided with
suitable homes. These homes have been selected with
every consideration for the best interests of the boys. The
system of contracts made for those so placed continues.
The collection of wages the past year has been less than in
the previous years owing to the fact that the greater num-
ber of boys so placed have been young boys, and the im-
portance of a good home with proper supervision is deemed
far greater than money considerations. The wisdon of
this course has been attested by the fact that out of the
thirty-nine boys so placed but three have left the homes
secured for them.

Six hundred visits together with one hundred and seven-
ty-nine investigations, making a total of seven hundred
and seventy-nine visits made, have been reported in writ-
ing and submitted to the Superintendent.

Correspondence.

My correspondence for the past year has been large, and
the results from this source have been gratifying. Many
cases could be cited where the value of this method of
reaching the probationers when visits could not be made is
evidenced by their willingness to receive advice through
this medium. It may be of interest to give two of these
letters which are fairly representative of many others.

September 13, 1904.

Dear friend:—

I write to tell you that I am getting along very nicely in
the home in which you placed me. The work I have to do is light
and I have learned what is required of me. I try to perform my du-
ties well. I have all the books to read that I wish, and I expect to
enter high school this term.

I will try to improve every opportunity which presents
itself as I wish to get an education. I have joined the church on
probation and belong to the Christian Endeavor Society.

Thanking you for getting me such a good home and with
such fine people, I remain very respectfully.

A F

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Fort Douglas. Utah, August 18, 1904.
Mr. Parish,
Dear Sir:—

It has been a long time since I have heard from ^^ou
and if you receive this letter I would be pleased to hear from you.
After I left the school I went to work in the factory where you se-
cured me employment, as you well know. I always had a desire togo
into the U. S. Army, so when the first opportunity presented itself,
I joined the service. I was stationed in the Philippines until a short
time ago, when I was sent to my present place. Fort Douglas, Utah.
While in the Philippines I saved nearly five hundred dollars. I like
it here but would rather be back in the Philippines. I am making
good use of the instruction I received in the band while at the
School. I belong to the band of the 29th Inf. I receive thirty dol-
lars per month and found.
Very sincerely,

F - — R

Financial Statement.
Salary, .... $1200.00

Traveling Expenses, . . 796.43

Total, .... $1996.43

Respectfully submitted,

J. H. PARISH,

State Agent.

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REPORT OF THE PHYSICIAN.

To the Superintendent of the Coymecticut School for Boys:
I herewith submit my report for the past year: —
With the exception of an epidemic of scarlet fever which
visited the School during the spring and early summer
months there has been nothing unusual in the way of dis-
eases. This epidemic was mild in character but long in
duration. The usual quarantine regulations were carried
out but isolation was somewhat incomplete owing to the
limited facilities at the School.

The enormity of a severe epidemic at an institution of
this kind was realized and I am happy to say that a very
complete, well arranged, and up-to-date isolation hospital
has recently been finished, which will enable us to care for
contagious diseases without exposing others at the School.
Many of the boys inherit a predisposition to pulmonary
troubles. We have been able to treat these cases with
gratifying results by means of mild out door work on the
farm.

Occasionally boys are sent to the School who are feeble-
minded, mentally deranged, or afflicted i^ with incurable
congenital diseases. The injury that such cases do to the
School is very apparent and cannot be overestimated.
Respectfully submitted,

HAROLD A. MEEKS, M. D.

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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF
MANUAL TRAINING.

To the Superintendent of the Connecticut School for Boys:

This department, now entering upon its fifth year of ef-
fective life, will be brought to the attention of many for
the first time, with this issue of our report. For the ben-
efit of those not already familiar with it, I therefore include
with this report, a description of our equipment and a brief
outline of our method of teaching. We emphasize the
word **teachiug" because this is a department oi owr schoo/,
whose chief aim is the awakening and developing the minds
and bodies of our boys in preparation for useful and con-
tented citizenship.

Our general manual training room is 34 ft. wide by 42 ft.
long, with a good maple floor, ceiling 11 ft. high, and with
large and frequent windows, giving a bountiful supply of
light. A 10 H. P. General Electric motor furnishes power.

For the elementary classes we are supplied with twenty
benches of our own design, especially adapted to the needs
of this School. Each bench is supplied with* an outfit of
tools of standard make. Quality and efficiency have been
the leading thought in selection, no expense being spared
to that end.

The turning outfit consits of eight F. E. Reed 4 ft. wood
turning lathes and one 8 ft. Clement pattern maker^s lathe
each supplied with its complement of chucks, hand tools, etc.
For general work we have a grind stone, 36 in. band saw.
Fox trimmer. Victor scroll saw, and a demonstration bench.

Our forging classes are conducted in a brick building
especially constructed for the purpose, in a room 22 ft. wide
by 48 ft. long, with a brick floor, and well lighted and

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ventilated. The equipment consists of twelve down draft
Sturtevant forges each supplied with an outfit of anvil and
the necessary hand tools. For general work we have a
grindstone, a Little Giant drill, a speed lathe and emery
wheel,- and a cold iron rod cutter, the latter made by the
boys with some assistance from their instructor. Power is
supplied from a 7^2 H. P. Sturtevant motor.

The course of study in manual training consists of three
terms of five months each. During the first term one
month is devoted to mechanical drawing, and the following
four months are given to Sloyd and elementary manual
training models. The second term begins with one month
of mechanical drawing, and is followed by four months of
wood turning. The third term work consists of one month
in mechanical drawing and four months of forging; the last
month being devoted to the forging, hardening, tempering
and finishing steel tools.

Some of the articles made in the first term are : — pen hold-
ers, picture frames, hammer and hatchet handles, hat racks
and coat hangers, cake spoons, sugar scoops, towel rollers,
foot-stools, tea-trays, knife and fork boxes, tea-tables, tab-
ourets, tool chests and Morris chairs. In the secopd term
some of the models are potato mashers, croquet mallets,
rolling pins, match safes, tool handles, Indian clubs, dumb-
bells, baseball bats, newel posts and balusters, jewel boxes,
card trays, vases, napkin rings, ash trays, nut bowls, watch
stands, etc. In the third term much time is profitably spent
in learning to manage fires and in the study of purely
technical models which develop skill in forging. Some of
the articles made in addition to the technical models are:
rings, staples, gate hooks, bolts, nuts, rivets, timber hang-
ers, braces, heading tools, trace chains, hasps, eye bolts,
chain hooks, blacksmith tongs and fire tongs, pokers, cen-
ter punches, cape chisels, cold chisels, riveting hammers,
screw drivers, awl blades, nail sets, etc.

The month of mechanical drawing at the beginning of
each term is devoted to making working drawings of the
models the pupils expect to make in the following months.
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acquired which helps in keeping the latter work massed in
classes; because the brighter pupils can be given supple-
mentary work from drawings, without the personal supervi-
sion of the instructor, who is usually occupied in bringing
backward pupils up to the average. The power to read
drawings is also a help to those who may have a future living
to make in shops and factories, but of more importance from
our point of view is the habit of systematic work thus
formed. When something is to be done, a plan is made
and criticised, and when the details are all determined the
work is undertaken with a clear head and a reasonable
prospect of good results.

The models used at the beginning of each term are the
simplest of their class, and so far as possible the principles
to be taught are embodied in models of which the pupils
can appreciate the use. The lessons are graded from the
simplest to the increasingly difficult, and, so far as possible,
each succeeding model contains in addition to a new prin-
ciple, some of the work which has gone before, having
the eflFect of a review, and making the course correlative
and sequential.

In the beginning the models are simple enough to be
completed in a single lesson. Later on, several days or
even weeks may be devoted to a single project, with refer-
ence to cultivating the habit of persistent eflFort. This
thought is included in the plan of beginning each term with
a month of mechanical drawing. The pupil lays out work
for himself for four months ahead, and sees in advance the
scheme of continuous activity. Such wise planning and
faithful execution are characteristic of the most ener-
getic and successful men, and it should be clearly under-
stood that State School boys are neither brighter nor more
willing to work than the average. It requires teaching, en-
couragement, persuasion, and sometimes scolding and de-
privation of play or suspension from classes to bring some
boys to do what is best for themselves. Butthemajority work
with interest, even enthusiasm, and are accomplishing re-
sults in material products and upon themselves which we
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in the growth and development of hoys.

In none of our manual training courses do we attempt to
teach a trade, — time would not permit it in the five months
allowed for each course, when three or four years to a
trade would be required in the outside world. We are not
equipped to teach trades, and most of our pupils are too
young to take up a trade. Notwithstanding this, our
courses include the underlying principles of many trades,
and every boy who has done fair work in his manual
training course, possesses an all round mechanical equipment
which makes him quick to pick up and learn whenever
an opening for work is presented.

Our State Agent reports that manual training boys are
easy to find places for, and that they soon command
higher wages then those who have not had this opportunity.
We do not teach machine shop practice, but one of my
boys recently brought in a bundle of tools he had made
during his noon hour in a machine shop. Among them
a machinist's clamp with true paralled sides and clean
cut thread, and a surface gauge which would be a credit
to any machinist. He is attending night school and con-
tinuing the mechanical drawing started here, and takes
great pride in his work. There is no doubt about the
future of that boy, and there are many others doing just
as well.

We are often asked what is done with the articles we
make. Models requiring a small amount of stock are often
given to the boys who make them. Those left over are
sometimes given to parents who have boys in the School,
and to visitors. Large pieces of furniture or articles con-
taining expensive material are used in the Institution.
Many things could be sold, but this is objectionable, because
some articles are more attractive than others, and an out-
side demand would necessitate keeping pupils at work to
produce them. Models are useful to us only while the pupil
is learning to make them for the first time. One piece
after another is taken up, as fast as the principles of each
can be mastered, and dwelling on a model to get a quantity,
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belongs to them in other parts of the course. Even now
we are unable to crowd all that we know to be essential in-
to the short terms of five months each. Time is an impor-
tant factor, and we believe that **In a Manual Training
School, everything should be for the benefit of the boy. He
is the only article to placed upon the market.**

Yours respectfully,

F. s. hitchc(x:k.

Supervisor,

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FARMER'S REPORT.

To the Superintendent of the Conriectiait School for Boys:
GROWN BY THE FARMER.

102 Tons Ensilage,
45 H Tons English Hay,
5 Tons Meadow Hay,
3 Tons Oat Hay,
3 Tons Corn Fodder,
2825 Bushels Potatoes,
95 Bushels Turnips,
55443 Qts. Milk,
1603 Doz. Sweet Corn,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE A.

2330 Heads Early Cabbage,
3140 Heads Winter Cabbage,
178 Bushels Tomatoes,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE B.

542 Bunches Asparagus,
163 Bunches Rhubarb,
129 Quarts Raspberries,
492 Quarts Currants,
1763 Quarts Strawberries,
21 Quarts Gooseberries,
10 Bushels Apples,
^Vi Bushels Pears,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE C.

1960 Bunches Onions,
6 Bushels Top Onions,

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171 Bushels Onions,

7 Bushels White Onions,
1256 lbs. Grapes,
2500 lbs. Summer Squashes,
2805 lbs. Fall Squashes,
3371 lbs. Winter Squashes,
265 Bushels Cucumbers,
25 Bushels Picked Apples,
16 Bushels Wind-falls, .
6 Bushels Pears,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE D.

164 Bushels Peas,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE E.

121 Bushels String Beans,
119 Bushels Lima Beans,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR NORTH DIVISION.

250^ Bushels Carrots,
110 Bushels Beets,
2 Bushels Peppers,
36 Bushels Parsnips,

GROWN BY GARDENER.

2300 Heads Lettuce,

105 Bushels Spinach,
38 Bushels Radishes,
1165 Bunches Radishes,
3900 Table Celery,

108 BunchesParsley,
2500 Early Cabbage Plants,
9000 LatelCabbage Plants,

150 Pepper Plants,
1200 Tomato Plants,
1800 Pansy Plants,

INVENTORY FARM IMPLEMENTS, CARRIAGES, ECT.
1 Farm wagon, . $35.00 1 Business wagon, $40.00

1 Milburn wagon, 50.00 1 Two seated sleigh, 75.00

1 Chair wagon, 225.00 1 Single sleigh, 40.00

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2 Bob sleds,

$60.00

2 Land side plows,

$10.00

1 Twohorse chair sleigh,

100.00

1 Swivel plow.

6.00

2 Two horse dump carts,

150.00

2 Shovel plows.

6.00

1 One horse damp cart,

5.00

1 One horse plow.

4.00

1 Ox cart,

10.00

1 Iron land roller,

20.00

1 Three seated carryall,

30.00

1 Lawn roller.

10.00

2 Two seated carriages.

325.00

10 Wood rakes.

1.00

1 Single carriage,

125.00

5 Iron rakes.

1.25

2 Single buggies.

150.00

6 Dung forks,

3.00

2 Sleds,

5.00

2 Spading forks,

1.00

1 Deering mower,

10.00

3 One horse cultivators.

12.00

1 One horse mower,

25.00

1 One horse weeder,

3.00

3 Lawn mowers.

9.00

2 Potato diggers, .

10.00

1 Hay cutter.

3.00

23 Potato hooks.

5.75

1 One horse rake,

10.00

2 Dirt scrapers.

6.00

15 Scoop shovels.

7.50

1 Eclipse corn planter.

20.00

4 Long handled snow

1 Corn marker.

3.00

shovels.

2.00

25 Corn cutters.

5.00

12 Wood snow shovels.

4.00

2 Wheel hoes.

8.00

14 Picks,

7.00

93 Hand hoes.

13.95

23 Hand barrows.

11.50

1 Seed sower.

6.00

3 Wheel barrows.

3.00

2 Paris green machines,

4.00

5 Buck saws,

5.00

1 Stevens fertilizer sower

,20.00

8 Grub axes.

4.00

7 Axes,

3.50

1 Iron box barrow.

1.00

20 Baskets,

5.00

2 Long handle shovels,

1.00

18 Shovels,

9.00

2 Ice axes.

1.00

6 Spades,

3.00

13 Ice tongs.

13.00

1 Hedge shears.

.50

7 Ice picks.

3.50

1 Grass shears.

.25

2 Hand saws.

1.50

1 Pruning shears,

.75

2 Cross cut saws.

3.00

1 Mason trowel.

.75

2 Claw hammers.

.50

1 Grass edging knife.

.50

1 Stone hammer,

.10

150 Feet rubber hose.

12.00

1 Brick hammer.

.10

2 Grind stones.

5.00

1 Sledge hammer.

.50

1 Hand sieve.

.50

1 Square,

1.00

6 Lanterns,

3.00

8 Hay forks.

2.80

I Lawn niower sharpener, 1.00

1 Bush scythe.

.25

3 Steel drills,

3.00

4 Snaths, with three

3 Stone chisels.

1.50

scythes,

3.50

3 Iron bars.

2.75

1 Wheel harrow,

15.00

1 Cobble pounder.

•75

1 American harrow,

20.00

1 Screw driver.

.25

1 Smoothing harrow,

1000

1 Glazing machine.

1.00

1 A harrow,

3.00

1 Oil can.

.15

1 Portable engine.

275.00

1 Brass syringe.

.50

1 Ensilage cutter and

I Spraying pump & carl

, 20.00

carrier.

75.00

3 Steel wall brushes.

.75

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2 Grass hooks. $ .40

1 Wrench.

$ .50

2 Pulley blocks, 2.00

3 Ox chains.

3.00

1 Ice elevator, 2.00

1 Spirit level.

.50

1 Set pulley blocks and

1 Wire stretcher,

1.00

rope, 5.00

3 Ladders,

3.00

50 Feet three-fourths inch

4 Single harnesses.

40.00

rope, 1.50

4 Sets double harnesses

. 125.00

1 Platform scales, 25.00

Blankets, robes & whips. 30.00

INVENTORY OF

LIVE STOCK.

19 Cows, 1798.00

7 Horses.

1800.00

1 Bull, 35.00

Respectfully submitted.

H. W. KIBBE.

Farmer.

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OF THE

BOARD OK TRUSTEES

OF THE

Connecticut School for Boys

TO THE GOVERNOR.

Including tbe p«rlod from
OOTOBER 1, 1906 TO SEFTEMBEB 30, 1906

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TRUSTEES

OF THE

CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

FRANCIS H. PARKER,

Tbrm Bxpirbs,
JOHN C. BYXBEE.

Tbrm Expires,
JOHN W. COE,

Term Expires,
IRVING L. HOLT,

Term Expires,
ZALMON GOODSELL,

Term Expires,
GEO. P. CRANE,

Term Expires,
JAMES N. STATES.

Term Expires,
GEORGE O. BALCH,

Term Expires,
JOSEPH HUTCHINS.

Term Expires,
N. h. BRADLEY,

Term Expires,
CHARLES B. FRISBIE,

Term Expires,
CLARK C. PALMER,

Term Expires,

Hartford,
Meriden,
Mbriden,
Meriden,
Bridgeport,
Woodbury,
New Haven,

ASHFORD,

Columbia.
Meriden,
Cromwell,
Griswold,

Hartford County.
1909.
New Haven County.

1909.
New Haven County.

1909.
New Haven County.
1909.
Fairfield County.

1909.
Litchfield County.

1907.
New Haven County.
1907.
Windham County.

1907.
Tolland County.
1907.
New Haven County.

1907.
Middlesex County.
1907.
New London County.
1909.

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OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES.

PRBSIDKNT,
FRANCIS H. PARKER.

SECRETARY AND TREASURER.
IRVING L. HOLT.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

GEORGE P. CRANE, JOHN W. COK.

JOHN C. BYXBEE, CH.\RLES B. FRISBIE.

FRANCIS H. PARKER.

COMMITTEE ON DISCHARGES.

JOHN C BYXBEE, JOHN W. COE.

NATHANIEL L. BRADLEY, IRVING L. HOLT.

GEO. P. CRANE.

COMMITTEE ON INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING.

JAMES N. STATES, ZALMON GOODSELL.

JOSEPH HUTCHINS, GEORGE O. BALCH,

CLARK C. PALMER.

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OFFICERS OF THE SCHOOL.

SUPERINTENDENT.
CHARLES M. WILUAMS.

MATRON.

MRS. CHARLES M. WILLIAMS.

STATE AGENT.

JOHN H. PARISH.

BOOK-KEEPER.
FRED P. OWEN.

CONSULTING PHYSICIAN.

HAROLD A. MEEKS, M. D.

SUPERVISOR MANUAL TRAINING
WOODWORKING DEPARTMENT.

FRED S. HITCHCOCK.

SUPERVISOR PRINTING DEP'T.

FRED E. TUCKER.

BANDMASTER.

THOMAS H. MAGUIRE.

FARMER.
HORACE W. KIBBE.

GARDENER AND FLORIST.

HUGO REAMA.

SUPERVISOR SEWING ROOM.

Mrs. C. M. BRANDENBERGER.

SUPERVISOR SHOE SHOP.
BERNARD SWENSON.

SUPERVISOR I^AUNDRY.

Mrs. ALIDA B. CLARK.

ASS'T. HOUSEKEEPER.

CHAPLAIN.

HERBERT N. HOWARD.

ASSISTANT MATRON.

Mrs. FRED P. OWEN.

CLERK.

Miss MARIE L. DUIS.

ASSISTANT MANUAL TRAINING
METAK WORKING DEPARTMENT.

HENRY R. STONE.
CARPENTER.

HORATIO F. WILBUR.

SUPERVISOR DINING ROOM.

Mrs. THOS. H. MAGUIRE.

SUPERVISOR SLEEPING HALL.

Mrs. HORACE W. KIBBE.

SUPERVISOR CHAIR SHOP.

CHARLES p. CONNOLLY.

HOSPITAL NURSE.

MISS JULIA O'BRIEN.

SUPERVISOR BOY'S KITCHEN.

Miss HARRIET E. FURBISH.

SUPERVISOR IRONING ROOM.

Mrs. KATE McCAULEY.

SUPERVISOR BAKERY,

Mrs. JAS. S. EARNS WORTH. BARTLETT KREUZBERGER.

ENGINEER,

WM. D. BENNETT.

SUPERVISOR SOUTH DIVISION.

THOMAS H. MAGURE.

ASST. TO ENGINEER.
EDWARD B. HALL.

SUPERVISOR NORTH DIVISION.

PAUL C. BOOTH.

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TKACHHRS IN CONORKGATK DEPARTMKN'T.

CLARENCE R. BICKFORD, JAMES S. FARNSWORTH.

Cottage A.
F. S. EDWARDS, Mrs. F. S. EDWARDS.

SuPBR VISOR. Matron.

Miss CLARISE STOWELL. Tkachkr.

Cottage B.
EMBERT S. berry, Mrs. E. S. BERRY,

Supervisor. Matron.

Miss AMEIvIA C. MECKES, Teacher.

Cottage C.

I^EROY E. SWEENEY, MisS MARY 1. RAND,

supervisor . Matron .

Mrs. JOHN H. PARISH, Teacher.

Cottage D.

CHAUNCEY C. SAWYER. Mrs. C. C. SAWYER.

Supervisor. Matron.

Mrs. LILLA F. DAVIS, Teacher.

Cotta (* H E

GEORGE H. SAMPSON, Mrs. G. H. SAMPSON.

Supervisor. Matron.

Miss KATHERINE WALSH, Sub. Teacher.

night watchman, tkamstkr.

IRA R. DOTY. DENNIS KEOHANK.

cook srpTs kitchen. cook officers kitchen.

Miss HANNAH CROWLEY. Mrs. MARY SHANDAROSKI.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES.

To His Excellaicy, Henry Roberts, Governor of the State

of Connecticut:

Sir: — With the close of another fiscal year, September
30, 1906, the Trustees of the Connecticut School for Boys,
respectfully present the following report of their doings
pursuant to the provisions of law. The reports of the su-
perintendent and other officers containing many details re-
specting the work of the School, are made a part of this
report.

Soon after the date of our last annual report, the altera-
tions in Cottage B were completed at a cost of $793.29.

The alterations add materially to the conveniences of the
officers and the inmates of the Cottage, and remove the men-
ace to life in case of a fire in the night season by furnishing
a second means of exit from the dormitories of the Cottage.
As noted in our last report, the Trustees were unwilling to
longer subject the inmates of the Cottage to this hazard of
fire.

Work has been commenced upon the gymnasium building
which has long been needed to increase the facilities of the
School. As the expense of the building was much in excess
of any sum the Trustees could devote to the work in any one
fiscal year, it was decided to put in the foundations and erect
the basement story during this season, covering the work
with an inexpensive, temporary roof, and leave the com-
pletion of the building until another year. The work con-
templated during this season has been nearly completed and
there has been paid on account of the contract, including
the cost of plans and superintendence, the sum of $5200.
The Trustees have hoped to make this permanent and long

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desired addition to the equipment of the School without call-
ing upon the State for any special appropriation, but for
reasons to be hereafter noted, it may be necessary to ask the
General Assembly to aid the Trustees in the completion of
this work.

The largest items of repair work during the season, have
been the painting of the exterior of Cottages D and E and a
practical reconstruction of the laundry. The improvements
in the laundry cover a new drying room, new racks, new
steam coils, and a new floor with new floor joists. These
changes in the laundry together with a new mangle cost in
all, the sum of $353.79. As usual many minor repairs have
been required in and about the buildings, and a considerable
expenditure every year, is absolutely necessary to make good
the wear and tear in household furnishings of every kind.
The Trustees have, as in preceding years, made the expen-
ditures necessary to keep the property of the State in good
repair and to replace the deficiencies due to the ordinary use
of the household furnishings.

During the last fiscal year, the administration of the
School has been embarrassed by an unusual number of
changes in the administration and teaching force. One of
our most valuable and faithful oflScers, Supervisor Leonard,
died suddenly, literally falling down with his harness on,
as only a few hours before his death he had been actively
engaged in the performance of his customary duties. Mr.
Hitchcock, who organized and successfully inaugurated
our manual training department, resigned early in the sum-
mer to accept a very attractive position in New London,
and several changes :n less responsible positions, have oc-
curred during the year. For several weeks during the sum-
mer, Superintendent Williams suffered from a severe at-
tack of sciatica and was unable to give continuous personal
attention to the manifold and exacting duties of his posi-
tion. It is gratifying to be able to record the fact that the
other oflScers and the teachers connected with the School
have loyally and eflSciently met every emergency due to the
many changes in the force and to the protracted illness of
the Superintendent so that the work of the School has pro-

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ceeded with its usual regularity and eflSciency. Departures
from the customary routine in instruction, employment and
general training have been few and unimportant while the
discipline of the School has been maintained unimpaired.
We are pleased to add that the health of Superintendent
Williams is substantially reestablished and that the new
oflScers and teachers are doing satisfactory work in their
several positions.

As usual during the winter several entertainments were
provided for the boys, the season closing early in April with
a very satisfactory and creditable entertainment planned and
carried out by the boys themselves. Boys from each of the
seven divisions cooperated enthusiastically in getting up
and carrying to success this amateur entertainment, and it
is perhaps not too much to say that it was the most benifi-
cial one of the season. Special holiday observances, which
are never neglected, continue to contribute to the content-
ment and happiness of our boys. The work of the band has
been satisfactory and it yearly makes good its claim to a very
important place in the economy and successful administra-
tion of the School .

Religious services and Sunday School instruction have
been given the same importance in our scheme of instruction
as heretofore. The personal work of the chaplain among
the boys has been of great service to many. For many
years the boys of Roman Catholic parentage have been ben-
efitted by the Sunday ministrations of the Roman Catholic
clergy of Meriden, and by the instructions of the Sisters of
Mercy. The Trustees acknowledge their indebtedness
alike to the Clergy and the Sisters for their gratuitous and
faithful services; services which have beyond question, con-
tributed very largely to the moral and religious welfare of a
large proportion of the inmates of the School.

The common school work has been carried on efficiently
and with very satisfactory results. Our teachers are pains-
taking and competent. In the case of individual pupils
many records of unusual progress are made in the branches
pursued, while the general results obtained, it is our belief
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schools of the state. As heretofore emphasis is given to
those fundamental studies which directly serve to prepare
the boys for the ordinary business of life.

Our Manual training work is now under the supervision
of Mr. Henry R. Stone, at one time the very efficient assis-
tant of Mr. Hitchcock, a capable and enthusiastic instructor,
who is entirely familiar with the methods hitherto pursued
lii the department. The Trustees are confident that under
his administration the results obtained in this department
will continue to be satisfactory. The supervisor of the
printing department is making it more than ever a valuable
adjunct of the School.

The season on the farm has been a successful one and
bountiful crops have rewarded the labors and skill of our
efficient farmer. The usual attention has been given to the
gardens and. as in past years, the effort has been made to
have as much of the work, on the farm, in the gardens and
about the premises done by the boys as possible.

The spirit prevalent among the wards of the School has
been a healthy one and such as to show a marked apprecia-
tion of the efforts made in their behalf by the State. Op-
portunity for outdoor sports and recreation is generously
afforded during the open season, and in the winter, the
tedium of in-door life is relieved by making ample provi-
sion for innocent and instructive games and amusements.
Constant additions are made to the library and a large pro-
portion of the boys acquire the reading habit. The general
health of the boys has been good and systematic effort is
made by providing a diversity of employments, sufficient
exercise, and a generous and nutritious diet to contribute
to this end. The Trustees look forward, however, to the
completion of the gymnasium and the better opportunities
it will afford for physical training as a much needed addition
to the means afforded by the School for maintaining the
general health of the boys. As it is, however, the School
has been highly favored in the general good health of its
inmates, a fact sufficiently attested by the circumstance
that there has been occasion to use the hospital for conta-
gious diseases but once since its completion.

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As we enter upon a new fiscal year, the Trustees are con-
fronted with the probability of a serious diflSculty soon to
be met, in providing work for the boys and so building up
among them habits of industry. For many years the Insti-
tution has depended upon work in caning chair seats and
chair backs, and has derived a very considerable income
from this source. While it has sometimes been objected
that this industry was ill adapted to training boys for self
sustaining work upon leaving the School, it has many ad-
vantages for a public institution, not the least of which is
the fact that it requires almost no outlay in machinery and
appliances. On the other hand, it is to be said that as a
means to the acquirement of the habit of industry and ap-
plication, it possesses all the advantages that could accrue
from the prosecution of any useful industry . Without how-
ever, entering upon any discussion of this much mooted
question, it is agreed on all hands that some steady, on-
erous work during a portion of each day is a neccessity in an
institution like the State School, and the industry in question
has met this necessity. But the cane industry is now
much depressed owing to two causes principally ; first, the
substitution of machine work for hand work in making
cane chair seats and chair backs; and secondly, the failure
of the Cuban market due to the present revolutionary dis-
turbances in that island. Already it is difficult to get
sufficient work from the manufacturers to keep our boys
steadily employed, and it is at least doubtful whether any
improvement in market conditions may be expected. Our
Superintendent is now engaged in trying to get additional
cane work, and investigating other forms of industry which
may properly be substituted therefor in case we are com-
pelled to introduce a new industry. The situation is such
that the Trustees are unable to count with certainty upon
the substantial increase to the annual revenues of the School
usually derived from the cane work. This is especially to
be regretted at the present time, when the gymnasium
building is partly erected, and the customary revenues
from this industry were relied upon to furnish the means
for completing the building. In the eight years last past

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permanent additions to the plant of the State, costing up-
wards of thirty thousand dollars, have been made from the
ordinary revenues of the School without calling upon the
State for atl extra appropriation for any purpose, and the
Trustees fully expected to be able to complete thegymnasium
building from the ordinary revenues. In view of the un-
favorable conditions above outlined, it may be necessary to
ask the General Assembly at its next session for a small ap-
propriation to insure the completion of the long desired
gymnasium.

A reference to the report of the State Agent will be suffi-
cient to show the valuable nature of his services to the
State. He is required to make himself familiar with the
history and record of every boy subject to parole in order
that he may be prepared to advise with and counsel him
after parole. The number of visits made to the paroled
boys and in their interest and the extent of the correspond-
ence devolved upon the State Agent, shows that the posi-
tion is an onerous and exacting one.

The financial showing for the past fiscal year is a favor-
able one. After expending nearly six thousand dollars
upon the alterations to Cottage B, and the gymnasium
building we still carry to the new fiscal year after providing
for all September bills, the sum of $3924.12, a balance some-
what less than the average, but still sufficient for a working
capital.

The Trustees again acknowledge their great indebtedness
to the officers, teachers and employees of the School for
their faithful and efficient services. To them must be as-
scribed the credit for the gratifying measure of success at-
tained in the administration of the School, during the year
just closed.

Dated at Meriden, Conn., this tenth day of October, 1906.
FRANCIS H. PARKER,
JOSEPH HUTCHINS,
JAMES N. STATES,
CLARK C. PALMER,
GEO. O. BALCH,
JOHN W. COE,
N. L. BRADLEY,
I. L. HOLT,
GEO. P. CRANE.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th day of Oc-
tober, 1906.

FRED P. OWEN.

Notary Public.

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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.

To The Honorable Board of Trustees of the Connecticut School
for Boys :

Gentlemen : — I herewith submit my report for the fiscal
year ended September 30, 1906.

Number of Boys in the School Oct. 1, 1905, 441

Committed since from —

Hartford County, .

New Haven County,

Fairfield

New London

Middlesex

Tolland

Litchfield

Windham

Number returned on old commitments,

*' " voluntarily,

Boarder, ....

196

Total, ....

637

Discharged in various ways.

203

Number remaining in School Sept. 30, 1906, . 434

Monthly average 431. Average time in School of boys

released, two years and six months.

Compared with last year, the number in the School is

seven less, the monthly average the same, and the average

length of time in the School of boys released one month

more.

While the conclusion of each fiscal year always shows

some change in our official force, this one is marked by the

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loss of an exceptionally large number of oflScers. who have
proved themselves capable and conscientious in the discharge
of their duties, and loyal in their support of all require-
ments which are for the best welfare of the boys under their
charge. It is, indeed, desirable to retain efficient officers
indefinitely, and frequency of change must in the end be
detrimental, still we believe the interests of the School are
well served by employing officers of refinement and good
education, who endeavor by the excellence of their work,
not only to secure the approbation of their employer, but
also to attract that recognition of ability which leads to
advancement in their field of work.

Exhibits showing the financial condition of the School
and the usual statistics are annexed as a part of this report.

To the officers associated with me I am under especial
obligations for the faithful discharge of their duties during
my enforced absence through the greater part of July and
August, and to you for your unvarying, cordial support.
Respectfully submitted,

CHAS. M. WILLIAMS,

Superintendent.

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EXHIBIT No. 1.

CLASSIFIED STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES

OF THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS, FROM

OCT. 1, 1905 TO SEPT. 30, 1906.

RBCBIPTS.

EXPENDITURES.

Cash on hand,

Band, .

J67.61

Oct. 1. 1905,

$6934.05

Chair Shop,

278.82

State Treasurer,

67483.48

Clothing,

3086.36

Boarders,

368.24

Farm & Stables,

3469.07

Chair Shop, .

8409.43

Fuel & Lights,

8136.25

Clothing.

224.00

Freight,

125.95

Farm & Stables.

330.40

Hospital,

517.64

Freight,

1.02

House Furnishings,

3649.94

Printing,

11.20

Insurance,

2325.00

Miscellaneous,

195.42

Library & Chapel,

131.10

Laundry,

268.95

Manual Training,

490.12

Printing,

249.35

Provisions,

18270.67

Permanent Improvemt

jnts:

Completion Tower

Stairway Cot. B,

793.29

Gymnasium,

5200.00

Repairs,

4965.88

Salaries,

26213.14

School & Office,

580.50

Traveling,

167.82

Telephone & Telegrap

h, 109.12

Water,

866.56

Misceallneous,

69.98

Cash on hand.

3924.12

$83957.24 $83957.24

Meriden, Conn., Oct. 27,1906.
This certifies that we have examined the accounts of the Superin-
tendent and of the Treasurer of the Connecticut School for Boys for
the fiscal year which ended September 30, 1906, compared said ac-
counts with the vouchers therefor and found them correct.

The balance in the hands of said Treasurer, after the payment of
all September orders, was three thousand nine hundred and twenty-
four dollars and twelve cents. ($3924.12)

William P. Bailey. ) Auditors of

Edward M. Yeomans. \ Public Accounts,

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EXHIBIT No. 2.

SHOWING THE WHOLE NUMBER OF BOYS THAT HAVE BEEN

INMATES OF THE SCHOOL SINCE ITS OPENING IN

MARCH, 1854.

Whole number since opening,

Number remaining in the School October 1, 1905, 441

Committed since from

Hartford County,

New Haven County,

Fairfield

New London

Middlesex

Tolland

Litchfield

Windham

Number returned on old Commitments,

voluntarily,

Boarder, ....

1 196

Total,

637

Discharged in various ways.

203

Number remaining in School September 30, 1906, 434
EXHIBIT No. 3.

SHOWING THE AGE OF

BOYS AT COMMITMENT.

AGE PAST YEAR PREVIOUSI.V

TQTAL

Six, ... 0 12

Seven,

0 44

Eight,

2 99

101

Nine,

3 268

271

Ten,

15 674

689

Eleven,

17 801

818

Twelve.

28 1062

1090

Thirteen,

26 1213

1239

Fourteen,

33 1280

1313

Fifteen,

42 1339

1381

Sixteen,

0 362

362

Seventeen,

0 44

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AGB

Eighteen,
Nineteen,
Twenty,

PAST YEAR PRKVIOUSLY TOTAL

0
0

166

19
5
1

7223

19
5

7389

EXHIBIT No. 4.

SHOWING FOR WHAT OFFENSE COMMITTED.

Incorrigibility,

Theft,

Petty Larceny,

Vagrancy, ....

Burglary,

Truancy,

Destitution,

Statutory Burglary,

Injury to property,

Immoral practices,

Assault,

Breaking and entering,

Breaking open gas meters.

Trespass on railroad.

Arson,

Gambling, .

Boarder,

Total,

166

EXHIBIT No. 5.

SHOWING BY WHAT AUTHORITY COMMITTE

Bridgeport Superior Court,

Police and City Courts,

Hartford,

New Haven,

Waterbury,

Derby,

Bridgeport,

Danbury,

Stamford,

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New London,

New Britain,

Norwich,

Meriden,

Ansonia,

Middletown,

Rockville, ....

Borough and Town Courts ,

Manchester,

Groton, ....

Torrington,

Winchester,

Orange,

Norwalk,

Enfield,

Stonington,

Wallingford,

Greenwich,

Justice Courts, various towns,

Boarder,

166

EXHIBIT No. 6.

SHOWING VARIOUS REASONS FOR WHICH BOVS HAVE LEFT
THE INSTITUTION.

Discharged by court,

Discharged by Trustees,

Appeal taken,

Returned to relatives,

124

Placed at various occupations,

Entered the Navy,

Boarders dismissed,

Escaped, .

Died,

203

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EXHIBIT No. 7.

SHOWING BIRTHPLACE OF THOSE COMMITTED.

Connecticut, 113

New York,

Massachusetts,

Rhode Island,

Illinois,

Kansas,

Nova Scotia,

Italy,

England. .

France,

Austria Hungary,

Sweden,

Germany,

Russia,

Poland,

Assyria,

166

EXHIBIT No. 8.

SHOWING PARENTAGE OF THOSE COMMITTED.

English,

Italian,

Irish,

American ,

French,

Bohemian,

German ,

Russian,

Slavonian,

Austrian,

Swedish,

Polish,

Hungarian,

Canadian,

Lithuanian,

Jewish,

Portuguese,

Norwegian,

Assyrian,

Swiss,

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REPORT OF THE STATE AGENT.

Mbridbn, Conn., October 1, 1906.

To the Trustees of the Connecticut School for boys :
Gentlemen:— In compliance with the law I herewith

submit my annual report of the department of visitation for

the year ended September 30, 1906.

Total number of boys on the visiting list Oct. 1, 1905, 322
Number added to visiting list during the year, 151

Total.

Becoming of age and discharged,

Recommitted,

Returned for serious fault, .

Returned for relocation,

Died.

Number of boys passing out of my care
during the year, .

Total number on the visiting list October 1, 1906, 246
The number of probationers paroled and added to the
visiting list as given above must not be compared with the
School report as the latter include those discharged by the
Courts or otherwise disposed of who are beyond my juris-
diction.

The two hundred and forty-six probationers as above
mentioned are classified as follows: —

Thirteen are on the unknown list as against twenty-eight
for the year previous, three are out of the state, fifteen at-
tend School and the remaining two hundred and fifteen
boys were employed at the following occupations when last
visited :

473

198

•

227

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685

Barber, (trade)

B&HCo.,

Silver Plating Co.,

Bell Boy,

Edge Tool Mfg. Co.,

Cotton Gin Co.,

Cutlery Mfg. Co.,

Tailor, (trade)

Errand boy,

Nail Co.,

Steam fitting, (trade)

Box Co.,

Malleable Iron Co.,

Ordnance Mfg. Co..

Ring Mfg. Co.,

Bed Quilt Mfg. Co..

Bakery,

Hostler,

Printing, (trade)

Coal & Wood Yard.

Farm work,

Florist.

Machine Co., (trade)

Cracker Co..

Tobacco Warehouse,

Meat Market.

Hardware Mfg. Co.,

Furniture Store.

Clerk, (grocery store)

New England News Co.,

Laundry,

Cotton Mills,

Rubber Stamping Co.,

"blacksmith, (trade)

Silk Mill,

Harness Shop, (trade)

Velvet Mill,

Plush Mfg. Co.,

Brass Mfg. Co.,

Shipping clerk.

Glass Cutting, (trade)

Hotel,

Pin Mfg. Co..

Button Mfg. Co..

Office Boy,

• Cartridge Co.,

Bolt Mfg. Co..

Railroad.

Novelty Mfg. Co..

Plumbing, (trade)

Seamless Rubber Co.,

Caning chairs,

Hat Mfg. Co.,

Clothing & Pressing Co.,

Lock Mfg. Co.,

Electrician,

Typewriter Co.,

M. B. Co.,

Soda works.

Oyster Co.,

Woolen Mill.

Mason, (trade)

Starch Co.,

Saw Mfg. Co..

Wood turning, (trade)

Out of work.

Restaurant,

Invalids,

Tea Co..

Candee Rubber Mfg. Co..

Leather Co. ,

Drop & Forging Co.,

Carpenter, (trade)

Telephone Co.,

Clock Co.,

Organ Mfg. Co..

Delivery wagon.

Laborer,

Shoe stand.

Teamster,

Garage.

Carpet Mfg. Co.,

Wire Mill,

Photographer.

Screw Shop,

The above table shows :

87 or 40 percent in

factories.

25 or 11 percent at trades.

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29 or 13 percent on farms.

78 or 36 percent as miscellaneous.
Employment was secured for one hundred and thirty-six
boys who were paroled during the year. My efforts in this
direction were successful beyond my expectations. The
teachings of the manual training department materially as-
sisted me in determining whether or no the boy was fitted
for taking up a mechanical trade. The employment secured
has been such that fair wages were received and the work
congenial. In making applications for employment I found
that the formerly prevalent sentiment of the undesirability
of hiring boys from this School has given way to an entirely
new feeling. This change has been brought about partly
through my efforts but largely through the boys themselves
who by their industrious habits, close application to busi-
ness, and an interest in their employers welfare have made
them desirable employees.

The report cards of the two hundred and forty- six boys
remaining on the visiting list October 1. 1906 show at the
time of the last report that —

204 or 84 percent were doing well.

14 or 5 percent were doubtful.

15 or 6 percent were doing badly.

13 or 5 percent were on the unknown list.
Paroles.
Number of boys placed in their own homes when

paroled, ..... 109

Number of boys placed with others when leaving the

School, ..... 42

Total, ...... 151

Returns.
Number of boys returned for relocation, 4

Number of boys returned for serious fault, . 22

Total number of boys returned, . . 26

Visits.
Number of visits made to boys paroled and on the
visiting list for the year ended September
30, 1906, .... 600

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Investigations of homes and places before parole, 172

Total number of visits made, 772

Collections.
Wages collected for boys for the year ended Septem-
ber 30. 1906 and paid to the School. $470.90
Relocations, . 16

The relocation of boys, where circumstances make it neces-
sary, continues to be an important feature of the work. It
is important to the boy from the fact that it gives him an
opportunity to continue to be self supporting. When possi-
ble, boys relocated are taken from one place to another
without the necessity of a return to the School as it is
thought best for the boy and saves the state considerable
expense.

Homes have been provided for forty-two boys during the
year. These boys were those who were either without
suitable homes or orphans. These homes have been selected
with great care, and with special reference to the advan-
tages of religious instruction, social and financial advance-
ment of the boy.

I wish to especially call your attention to the work of
investigation of homes and places before parole. One hun-
dred and seventy-two investigations were make during the
year. These investigations are made before a boy is re-
leased and are of the greatest importance in determining the
ability of parents or those who apply for the custody of a
boy. This not only gives the agent an opportunity to see
conditions as they exist at the home but establishes the
right to an oversight of the boy after parole as nothing else
would do.

The one hundred and seventy-two investigations together
with the six hundred visits made to boys on the list were
reported in writing and submitted to the Superintendent.
Visits made to boys after paroled from the School have
been eflFective as far as they go but if from four to six visits
could be made to each boy yearly the eflFectiveness of these
increased visitations would be noticeable. In order to do
this it would be necessary to increase the agent's expense

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account.

The increase in my correspondence for the past year was
much in advance of any previous year. Through this me-
dium I have been able to give advice to boys when most
needed. Following are extracts from letters written me by
the boys and may be of interest :

Fort Warren, Boston, Mass., Angnst 22, 1906.
Mr. Parish,
Dear Sir:—

I now take the pleasure of writing you a few lines to let
you know how I am getting along. I enlisted last spring in the
%th Co. U. S. A. at Fort Warren where lam now stationed. While
here I have seen boys who were in the School band. One was named
Fisher, I do not recall the other names. They were transferred
to Fort Ranks where the band is stationed. Give my regards to all.
Hoping I may hear from you, I remain very truly,

G. F. S.

South Britain, Conn., February 21, 1906.
Mr. J. H. Parish,
Dear Sir : -

I promised to write to you after a time to let you know
how I was getting along. I am very much obliged to you for getting
me such an excellent home.. Mr. and Mrs. W. treat me very kindly
I intend to do the best I can so that when you visit me you will be
pleased to hear a good report. I attend three services Sundays, one
in the morning, Sunday School in the afternoon and then I go again
to evening service.

Hoping I may hear from you soon, I am yours respectfully,

H. W. A.

Bristol, Conn., September 30, 1906.
Mr. Parish,
Dear Sir :—

I received the paper you sent me and I thank you for
the same. I am still working at the place you secured for me and
I like the work very much. I wish that you would tell Mr. Hitch-
cock that all the lessons that were taught me by him are coming in
handy now. I am turning parts of push buttons and earn one dol-
lar and sixty cents per day. With kind regards to all I remain very
sincerely,

• I. J. C.

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Financial.
Salary, ..... $1200.00

Traveling expenses, .... 778.63

Total, . . . . . $1978.63

In closing this report I desire to thank the Superinten-
dent for his advice and kindly interest in this department,
also the many friends throughout the state who have assist-
ed me in various ways in my work and the Hon. Board of
Trustees for their confidence and advice.

Respectfully submitted,

J. H. PARISH,

State Afrent,

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REPORT OF THE PHYSICIAN.

To the Superintendent of the Connecticut School for Boys :

With the exception of a nnmber of cases of diptheria that
occurred at the School during the past year, there has been
nothing unusual in the way of diseases. The contagious
cases at the new isolation hospital are completely isolated,
rendering it about impossible for the rest of the boys to get
exposed. The general health of the boys at the Institution
is very good . The outdoor exercise and farm work is pe-
culiarly beneficial to boys that are inclined to be weak and
undeveloped. Any boy that shows a tendency to weak
lungs or tuberculosis is given the benefit of the open air
treatment. We are glad to say that our success in the latter
has been very gratifying.

At certain times boys are committed to this Institution,
who are afflicted with incurable diseases or are mentally de-
generated. The injury that these cases can do by coming
in contact with the other boys at the School cannot be over-
estimated and in my.opinon should be carefully considered
at the time of commitment and sent to places that are adapt-
ed for the treatment of this class of cases.
Respectfully submitted,

HAROLD A. MEEKS, M. D.

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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF
MANUAL TRAINING.

To the Superinletident of the Connecticut School for Boys :

The Manual Training Department has now completed six
years of effective work, and for the benefit of those who can
not visit the School a brief description of our equipment
and methods will be given.

The general wood-working room is 34ft. wide, 42ft. long,
and lift, high, with a good floor, ample light and good ven-
tilation.

The power for this room is supplied bj' a ten H. P. Gen-
eral Electric Motor and supplemented by steam power from
our engine.

Metal working is taught in a building especially con-
structed for the purpose, with 12 Sturtevant down draft
forges, anvils, hand tools, a drill, speed lathe, and a stock
cutter. Draft is supplied by a power blower, and gases and
smoke are taken away by an exhaust fan. Benches, vises
and other conveniences, some of which were made by the
pupils, complete the outfit. Power is supplied by a seven
and one-half H. P. electric motor.

The complete course includes fifteen months of instruc-
tion. Three months in mechanical drawing, four months in
Sloyd and general wood-work with hand tools, four months
in wood turning, and four months in metal work, the whole
being divided into three periods or terms of five months
each.

The mechanical drawing is taught for one month at the
beginning of each period. Experience has taught us to
give more and more prominence to the drawing as a foun-
dation for the work, later on, in each branch. By this
means the pupils are led to plan out their work in advance
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the possibility of a boy's asserting his individuality is ob-
tained in large classes to a degree which would be impossible
without this preparation.

It is frequently possible for pupils capable of making
working drawings of their own to work out models of wood,
iron, and other materials in addition to the routine followed
by those who require the constant attention of the supervi-
sor. Many of the tools in the forging classes and some of
the improvements in the Manual Training room have been
obtained through the boys themselves in this way. In the
drawing classes the use of the common mechanical instru-
ments, pencils, drawing-board, T square, triangle, and com-
passes are taught, and more attention is given to working
drawings with dimensions then to mathematical accuracy.

The first work with tools is a short course in Sloyd fol-
lowed by a few weeks instruction in general wood-work in
which the most common cabinet work is taken up.

In the second term wood-turning is very thoroughly
taught and the instruction given has enabled our older boys
to step immediately from the School to good paying jobs
among boys and men with a much larger experience. For
the benefit of the whole class, but especially for those who
need to have their work made attractive in order to hold
them to it, face-turning has been emphasized and developed.
The results have been very satisfactory.

In the forging, three months of the time is devoted to iron
work and the models used in the Mass. Institute of Technol-
ogy form the basis of the course. One month is devoted
to the manipulation of steel, first in studying its nature and
its possibilities of hardening and tempering, and in the end
making several representative tools, aiming to give them
the required hardness, toughness, and finish for efficient use.

Throughout the short course of fifteen months the aim
has been to give thorough instruction in the use of tools and
a knowledge of the materials dealt with, with reference to
their practical assistance to the pupil later on in life.

The aim of the instructor has been to make these practi-
cal things appeal to the pupils under his instruction so as to
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pHsh results along right lines and to prepare them for re-
munerative and contented citizenship.

The efforts of the State Agent in finding positions for boys
who have completed this course are heartily appreciated.

Without the initiative and strong support of the Super-
intendent the results obtained would have been impossible.
Respectfully submitted,

FRED S. HITCHCOCK,

Supervisor,

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FARMER'S REPORT.

To ih€ Superintendent of the Connecticut School for Boys :

GROWN BY THE PARMER.

112 Tons Ensilage,
50 ** English Hay.
5 ** Meadow Hay,
3 ** Corn Fodder,
2200 Bushels Potatoes.
375 ** Turnips.
47180 Quarts Milk.
2048 Dozens Sweet Corn.

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE A

3000 Heads Early Cabbage,
1500 Heads Winter Cabbage,
250 Bushels Tomatoes,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE B.

339 Bunches Asparagus, .
156 Bunches Rhubarb.
570 Quarts Raspberries, .
718 Quarts Currants.
1851 Quarts Strawberries, .
81 Quarts Gooseberries, .
12 Bushels Apples,
19 Bushels Pears,
2407 Early Cucumbers,

22 Bushels Pickling Cucumbers.
1429 Summer Squash,
2000 lbs. Fall Squash,
2000 lbs. Winter Squash, .

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GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE C.

1400 Dozen Bunches Onions,
14 Bushels Top Onions,
60 Bushels Onions,
600 lbs. Grapes, .
20 Bushels Picked Apples,
24 Bushels Windfalls, .
8 Bushels Pears,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE D.

198 Bushels Peas, ....
110 Bushels Beets,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE E.

75 Bushels String Beans,
69^4 Bushels Lima Beans, .

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR NORTH DIVISION.

75 Bushels Carrots,
80 Bushels Beets,
Vl Bushel Peppers,
94 Bushels Parsnips,

GROWN BY GARDENER.

2400 Heads Lettuce,
27 Bushels Lettuce,
140 Bushels Spinach,
20 Bushels Radishes,
3500 Table Celery, .
300 Bunches Parsley,
4 Bushels Okra,
40 Large Egg Plants,
1200 Tomato Plants,
2000 Cabbage Plants,
125 Pepper Plants,

rVENTORY OP FARM IMPLEMENTS, CARRIAGES ETC.

1 Business wagon, $40.00

1 Farm wagon, $35.00

1 Milborn wagon, 50.00

1 Chair wagon, 225.00

1 One horse farm wagon 40.00

1 Two seated sleigh, 75.00

1 Single sleigh, 40.00

1 Two horse chair sleigh, 100.00

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2 Bob sleds,

160.00

1 Swivel plow.

16.00

2 Two horse dnmpcarts,

150.00

2 Shovel plows.

6.00

1 One horse dnmp cart,

5.00

1 One horse plow,

4.00

1 Oxcart,

10.00

1 Iron land roller,

20.00

1 Three seated carryall,

30.00

1 Lawn roller.

10.00

2 Two seated carriages.

325.00

10 Wood rakes.

1.00

1 Single carriage,

125.00

5 Iron rakes,

1.25

2 Single boggies.

150.00

8 Dung forks,

4.00

2 Sleds,

5.00

2 Spading forks,

1.00

2 Mowing machines,

50.00

3 One horse cultivators.

12.00

1 One horse mower,

25.00

1 One horse weeder.

3.00

6 Lawn mowers.

20.00

2 Potato diggers.

10.00

1 Hay cutter.

3.00

23 Potato hooks.

5.75

I One horse rake.

10 00

2 Dirt scrapers,

6.00

15 Scoop shovels,

7.50

1 Eclipse corn planter.

20.00

4 Long handled snow

1 Corn marker.

3.00

shovels.

2.00

25 Corn cutters.

5.00

12 Wood snow shovels.

4.00

2 Wheel hoes,

8.00

14 Picks,

7.00

93 Hand hoes.

13.95

23 Hand barrows.

11.50

1 Seed sower,

6.00

3 Wheel barrows.

3.00

2 Paris green machines.

4.00

4 Buck saws,

4.00

1 Stevens fertilizer sower

,20.00

8 Grub axes.

4.00

7 Axes,

3.50

1 Iron box barrow.

1.00

20 Baskets,

5.00

2 Long handle shovels.

1.00

18 Shovels,

9.00

2 Ice axes.

1.00

6 Spades,

3.00

13 Ice tongs.

13.00

1 Hedge shears.

.50

7 Ice pikes,

3.50

1 Grass shears,

.25

2 Hand saws,

1.50

1 Pruning shears.

.75

2 Cross cut saws.

3.00

1 Mason trowel.

.75

2 Claw hammers.

.50

1 Grass edging knife.

.50

1 Stone hammer,

.10

150 Feet rubber hose.

12.00

1 Brick hammer.

.10

2 Grindstones,

5.00

1 Sledge hammer,

.50

1 Hand sieve.

.50

1 Square,

1.00

6 Lanterns,

3.00

16 Hay forks.

6.80

1 Lawn mower sharpener, 1.00

1 Bush scythe.

.25

3 Steel drills,

3.00

4 Snaths with three

3 Stone chisels.

1.50

scythes.

3.50

3 Iron bars,

2.75

1 Wheel barrow,

15.00

1 Cobble pounder.

.75

1 American harrow,

20.00

1 Cobble hammer

.75

1 Smoothing harrow,

10.00

1 Screw driver.

.25

I A harrow,

3.00

1 Glazing machine.

1.00

1 Portable engine.

275.00

1 Oil can.

.15

1 Ensilage cutter and

1 Brass syringe,

.50

carrier.

75.00

1 Spraying pump & cart.

2 Land side plows,

10.00

20.00

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3 Steel wall brushes,

$.75

1 Wrench, $ .50

2 Grass hooks,

.40

3 Ox chains, 3.00

2 Pulley blocks,

2.00

1 Spirit level, .50

1 Ice elevator.

2.00

1 Wire stretcher, 1.00

1 Set pulley blocks and

3 Ladders, 3.00

rope,

5.00

4 Single hanesses, 80.00

50 Feet three fourths inch

4 Sets double harnesses, 125.00

rope.

1.50

Blankets, robes, whips, 30.00

1 Platform scales,

25.00

INVENTORY OF

LIVE STOCK.

22 Cows. $880.00
1 Bull, 30.00

8 Horses, $1,000.00

Respectfully submitted,

H. W. KIBBE,

Farmer,

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OPTHB

BOARD OK TRUSTEES

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Connecticut School for Boys

TO THE OOVERNOR.

Including the period firom
OOTOBEB 1, 1906 TO SEPTEICBEB 30, 1908

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TRUSTEES

OK THE

CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

FRANCIS H. PARKER.

Tbrm Expires,
JOHN C. BYXBEE.

Tbrm Expirbs,
JOHN W. COE.

Tbrm Expires.
IRVING L. HOLT.

Tbrm Expires,
ZALMON GOODSELL,

Term Expires,
CLARK C. PALMER,

Terms Expires,

GEO. P. CRANE,

Term Expires,
JAMES N. STATES,

Term Expires,
JOSEPH HUTCHINS,

Term Expires,
N. L. BRADLEY,

Term Expires,
JOHN T. WALSH,

Term Expires,

HENRY J. POTTER,
Term Expires,

Hartford,
Meridbn,
Mbriden,
Meriden,
Bridgeport,
griswoi.d,
Woodbury,
New Haven,
Coi^umbia.
Meridbn,
m1dd1.etown,
Woodstock,

Hartford County.
1909.
New Haven County.

1909.
New Haven County.

1909.
New Haven County.
1909.
Fairfiei*d County.
1909.
New London County.
1909.

Litchfiei^d County.

1911.
New Haven County.

1911.
Tolland County*

1911.
New Haven County.

1911.
Middlesex County.

1911.

Windham County.
1911.

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OFFICERS AND COMIVIITTEES.

PRBSIDBNT.

FRANCIS H. PARKBR.

SBC&BTARY AND TRBASURBR,

IRVING L. HOLT.

BXBCUTIVB COBfMITTBB.
GBORGB P. CRANE, JOHN W. COB,

JOHN C. BYXBEE, JAMBS N. STATES.

FRANCIS H. PARKBR.

COMMITTBB ON DISCHARGBS.

JOHN C. BYXBEE, JOHN W. COB,

NATHANIEL L. BRADLEY, IRVING L. HOLT,

GEO. P. CRANE.

COMMITTBB ON INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING.

HENRY J. POTTER, ZALMON GOODSELL,

JOSEPH HUTCHINS. JOHN T. WALSH.

CLARK C. PALMER.

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OFFICERS OF THE SCHOOL,

1908.

SUPERINTENDENT.
CHARLES M. WILLIAMS.

MATRON.

MRS. CHARLES M. WILLIAMS.

STATE AGENT.
JOHN H. PARISH.

BCK>K-KEEPER.

FRED P OWEN.

CONSUI<TING PHYSICIAN.

HAROLD A. MEEKS, M. D.

SUPERVISOR MANUAI. TRAINING
DEPARTMENT.

HENRY R. STONE.

SUPERVISOR PRINTING DEP'T.

FRED E. TUCKER.

SUPERVISOR CHAIR SHOP.

CHARLES p. CONNOLLY.

PARMER.

HORACE W. KIBBE.

GARDENER AND FI.ORIST.

BERT W. ESTEY.

SUPERVISOR SEWING ROOM.

Mrs. R. C. LEONARD.

SUPERVISOR SHOE SHOP.

BERNARD SWENSON.

SUPERVISOR I.AUNDRY.

WALTER J. WARD.
ASS'T. HOUSEKEEPER.

CHAPLAIN.

REV. THOS. E. NUGENT.

ASSISTANT MATRON.

MRS. FRED p. OWEN.

CLERK.
MARIE L. DUIS.

ASSISTANT MANUAL TRAINING
METAL WORKING DEPARTMENT.

PAUL C. BOOTH.

CARPENTER.

HORATIO F. WILBUR.

SUPERVISOR DINING ROOM.

Mrs. THOS. H. MAGUIRE.

SUPERVISOR SLEEPING HALL.
MRS. HORACE W. KIBBE.

MATRON OFFICER'S KITCHEN.

MRS. B. W. ESTEY.

HOSPITAL NURSE.

Miss JULIA O'BRIEN.

SUPERVISOR BOY'S KITCHEN.

Miss HARRIET E. FURBISH.

SUPERVISOR IRONING ROOM.

Mrs. W. J. WARD.

SUPERVISOR BAKERY,

Mrs. JAS. S. FARNSWORTH. BARTLETT KREUZBERGER.

ASST. TO ENGINEER.

ISSACHER CURRIER.

SUPERVISOR NORTH DIVISION.

IRA R. DOTY.

ENGINEER.

WM. D. BENNETT.

NIGHT WATCHMAN.

FRED'K KNIGHT.

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SUPERVISOR SOUTH DIVISION AND BAND MASTER.

THOMAS H. MAGUIRE.

TEACHERS IN CONGREGATE DEPARTMENT.

CLARENCE R. BICKFORD. JAMES S. FARNSWORTH.

Cottage A.
FRANK S. EDWARDS, Mrs. F. S. EDWARDS,

Supervisor. Matron.

Miss EULELA H. WILSON, Teacher.

Cottage B.
E.MBERT S. BERRY, Mrs. E. S. BERRY,

Supervisor. Matron.

Miss MILDRED R. BERRY. Teacher.

Cottage C.
NELSON J. WELLS, Miss MARY I. RAND,

supervisor. Matron.

Mrs. JOHN H. PARISH, Teacher.

Cottage D.

CHAUNCEY C. SAWYER, Mrs. C. C. SAWYER,

Supervisor. Matron.

Mrs. LILLA F. DAVIS, Teacher.

GEORGE H. SAMPSON, Mrs. G. H. S.\MPS0N,

Supervisor. Matron.

Miss E. MARIA EMMONS, Teacher.

cook supt's. kitchen. teamster.

Miss HANNAH CROWLEY. DENNIS KEOHANE.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES.

To his excellency, Rollin S. Woodruff, Governor of the

State of Connecticut:

Sir: — As required by the statutes of the state, the trustees
of the Connecticut School for Boys, respectfully make report
of their stewardship during the fiscal year ending September
30th, 1907. Many details respecting the School and its work
are contained in the reports of the Superintendent, the State
Agent and other officers and are by reference made a part of
this report.

The work of the School during the year has been contin-
ued along the lines which have been followed for many years
and has been marked by no features of special or peculiar
interest. The officers and teachers have faithfully and effi-
ciently attended to the duties devolving upon them, and the
wards of the School hav^ been obedient to discipline and
have made satisfactory progress in their school work. The
boys who have been paroled have been returned to their
homes, or placed in homes procured for them by the State
Agent, and have made in the main a good record. As will
be seen by the report of the State Agent, the great majority
of them have shown by their conduct that they have profited
by the instruction and training received in the School.

The cost of the necessary repairs upon the property of the
state during the year, has been somewhat above the average.
The principle items are as follows:

Repairs on Steam Boilers, . $508.00

Repairs on Chimneys, . $338.00

Painting the exterior of cottages A, B, and

C, and painting the chapel, $375.00

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Cementing the floor of the boys* kitchen in

the main building, . $293.00

The year has brought the usual amount of minor repairs
which have been too numerous to be specifically mentioned.
The schoolrooms in the cottages have been equipped with
new slate black boards and all the school rooms furnished
with new text books.

One important item of repair work, the resurfacing of
the South Yard, was commenced just before the end of the
fiscal year, but was unfinished at its close and so will be
paid for during the new fiscal year.

The trustees regret to report that no progress has been
made during the year toward the completion of the gym-
nasium. As foreshadowed in our report last year, it became
necessary to ask the General Assembly for a moderate ap-
propriation to enable us to complete the building during
the present fiscal year, and a committee of the board of
trustees appeared before the Appropriations Committee of
the General Assembly and stated the necessity for a special
appropriation of a moderate amount sufficient in connec-
tion with surplus which the trustees hoped to save from the
general income of the School to complete the building dur-
ing the fiscal year. The General Assembly however, while
making appropriations for state purposes far in excess of
any made by previous General Assemblies neglected to ap-
propriate the pittance which would have been sufficient to
enable the trustees to complete the building. As the
amount which could be saved from the ordinary income of the
School and devoted to the purpose was insufficient to war-
rant the commencement of any new work, the trustees de-
cided to wait until another year in the hope that the
amount saved from the ordinary income of the School dur-
ing two fiscal years, would warrant us in undertaking the
completion of the building another season. In pursuance
of that determination, the financial statement for the fiscal
year will show a balance considerably larger than in previ-
ous years and with the exercise of economy and the avoid-
ance of any unnecessary expenses, the trustees confident-
ly look forward to the completion of the building during the

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next fiscal year.

The desirability of a gymnasium for an institution of this
kind is no longer open to question. Persons familiar with
other institutions have frequently expressed surprise that
the Connecticut Institution was not equipped with an ade-
quate gymnasium . The State Board of Charities for several
years, in its annual reports, has urged the building of a
gymnasium. There can be no question but that gymnastic
exercises would contribute to the health and physical devel-
opment of the wards of the School, and especially during
the inclement season of the year when they can have but
little exercise in the open air. But aside from the question
of health, the value of a gymnasium in connection with the
maintenance of discipline and good order in such an Insti-
tution cannot be seriously doubted. Gymnastic exercises
break up the monotony of institutional life and furnish to a
large percentage of the inmates an interest in life outside of
the dull routine of their daily duties. They foster a spirit
of contentment and of cheerful compliance with the rules
and regulations of the Institution. While the trustees re-
gret the necessary delay in the construction of the gymna-
sium building, they have no question about the advisabili-
ty, not to say the necessity, of completing it as soon as the
revenues of the School will permit, and will use their best
endeavors to that end .

In view of the full statements contained in our last report,
if seems unnecessary to discuss in detail the work of the
various departments of the School during the year. Each
has received careful attention and good results have been
obtained. There is no new thing to be expected which will
open any new or easy road to success in the conduct of an
institution like the State School for Boys. Human nature
is much the same to-day as it was yesterday, and to-morrow
we shall look in vain for the evidence of a change. So
boys are very much boys whatever the year or wherever
found. The trustees, while awake to every innovation that
promises good results indiscipline, in instruction, in train-
ing and in character building, hold fast first to that which is
good and prove and test all new suggestions which seem to

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have any merit. Steady, faithful endeavor along well tried
lines has long characterized the reformatory work of the In-
stitution intrusted to our charge and such work, while the
most eflFective in the end, is never spectacular or obtrusive.

So many people seem to entertain misapprehensions with
reference to the purpose of the School and the methods pur-
sued with the boys committed to its charge that it may not
be amiss to incorporate in this report, a few words in refer-
ence thereto.

In the first place, the School is not a jail, penitentiary,
or prison and the methods in use in such penal institutions
are not employed. Commitment to the School is neither
punishment nor imprisonment. In fact a large proportion
of its inmates are in no way liable to any punishment, but
are homeless boys, or boys whose parents are unable, or in-
competent to care for and educate them.

Again the restraint exercised by the School authorities
under the law is a parental restraint. Its object is not pun-
ishment but education and training, such, so far as may
be, as is provided for boys who are blessed with good homes
and are under good influences. That this parental re-
straint may have a permanently good influence, it must
continue for some considerable time, not often less than one
year, usually for a much longer time. These common sense
conclusions received many years ago, it may be added, the
approval of the Supreme Court in the case of Reynolds vs.
Howe.

Proceeding upon the theory above outlined the trustees
have provided that the boys committed to the School, shall
be distributed among the five cottages and the two divisions
in the main building with due regard to their age, mental
development, character and previous conduct, and then be
put upon their good behaviour. If a boy's conductand prog-
ress is uniformly good , in the school room . in the work room ,
in the dining hall, in the dormitory, on the playground; if
he makes the most of his opportunities and is an all round
good boy, he gets each month a new badge of advancement
and may become an **Honor'* boy in about one year's time.
The * 'Honor'* boy is paroled to his home, if he has a suit-

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able one, or placed in a good home as soon as one can be
found for him.

It is not often that a boy obtains his **Honor" grade in
a year — the average time is over two years, but the boys are
treated alike and each one knows that the time when he
may be paroled depends upon himself. He also knows that
bad conduct will delay the time of his release from the
School, and hence the inducement to good behaviour is con-
stantly before him. It is the desire of the trustees that the
boys should reach the honor grade as soon as may be and be
paroled before they become institutionalized. The statutes
require that no boy shall be detained in the School after he
is fully reformed, and the trustees detain no boy who has
reached the honor grade longer than is necessary to make
sure that he goes to a good home. No institution however
well managed, can take the place of a good home for a boy
who is able to appreciate and profit by one.

The discipline of the School depends upon this * 'Honor"
system and the trustees are fully satisfied that nothing else
can be safely substituted for it. It will be seen that so long
as this system in maintained, it is impossible, justly and
fairly, to release on parole any boy who has not reached the
honor grade.

The purpose of the School as may be seen from an exam-
ination of the statutes, is to rescue wayward boys, to save
them from careers of vice and crime, and by educational, in-
dustrial, moral and religious training to prepare them for
the work and duties of citizenship. It is manifest that only
boys who are capable of benefiting by such training should
be committed to the School. It is not fitted for the care of
insane, demented, blind, crippled and other defective class-
es. The state makes other provisions for such unfortunates
and but little reflection would suffice toconvice any reason-
able person that such defectives cannot be cared for by an in-
stitution like the State School. The statutes may be
searched in vain for any clause contemplating the use of the
State School for a hospital, infirmary, or any kind of an asy-
lum, or home for boys of the defective classes. On the con-
trary the statutes clearly do contemplate, in every section re-

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latiiig to the School, that it shall be used for the temporary
education and training of boys who are capable of being fit-
ted for the work of life and yet committing magistrates, have
sometimes assumed that the School was a home or asylum for
boys of the defective classes and have committed to the
School, boys who by reason of physical or mental defects,
were entirely unable to profit by its instruction and training,
and for whose care and support no provision has been made
by the state at this Institution.

Notwithstanding the fact that the statutes of the state
have, since 1879 required that every boy committed to the
State School shall be committed to remain until he arrives at
the age of twenty- one years unless sooner discharged by the
board of trustees, an impression still prevails that boys may
be and are committed to the School for short terms, and that
other authorities than the board of trustees have the power
to discharge them from the School. It is difficult to un-
derstand how the impression still persists, but that it is en-
tertained by many is proved by many applications made
to the Governor, and to police and other committing mag-
istrates for the release of boys who are wards of the School .

That parents and other persons who interest themselves in
efforts to secure the discharge of inmates of the School be-
fore they have attained the hondr grade are sometimes dis-
satisfied with the decisions of the trustees and would glad-
ly turn to some other authority, when their applications for
discharge are denied, is not to be denied. A new illustra-
tion of this fact is found in the ingenious but unwarranted
costruction already suggested of the first act of the Gen-
eral Assembly of 1907, relating to probation officers, to wit,
that the power given to Courts and Judges to adjourn cases,
or suspend judgment, and commit the accused to the cus-
tody of a probation officer authorizes the Court after sentence
and commitment, and after the jurisdiction of the Court ov^er
the case, has terminated, to reopen the case, revoke sen-
tence, and commitment and recall the accused from the State
School to the jurisdiction of the Court ; and deprive the trus-
tees of their sole power to discharge, and place the power to
discharge in the hands of the Courts and commiting magis-

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trates.

The General Assembly in its wisdom has provided that
the State School shall be managed, controlled and governed
by the board of trustees and has entrusted to them the
sole power to discharge the boys committed to its custody.
It is manifest that any division of authority between the
trustees and any other authority would be ruinous to the
good order and proper management of the Institution and,
in view of the necessarily close connection between the
disclipine of the School and the power of discharge,
it should need no discussion to prove the disastrous conse-
quences which would follow the division of the power of dis-
charge between the trustees and each one of the great
number of Courts and magistrates vested with the power
of commitment.

Financially the year has been a fairly prosperous one.
The products of the farm and gardens have been less than
usual because of the late spring and the severe drouth of
midsummer. The most serious deficiency is in the yield of
potatoes which is small when compared with the bountiful
crops of the past few years. A year ago, the trustees were
compelled to note the possibility of the loss of the chair
work which has furnished employment for the boys and a
considerable income for the School. The work has how-
ever held out through the year and the prospect for the fu-
ture is now more favorable than a year ago.

As the trustees have, as already noted, been accumulat-
ing funds from the ordinary revenues to devote to the com-
pletion of the gymnasium next year, as the contract for
resurfacing the South Yard was not completed during the
fiscal year, and as about $2000 worth of coal ordered during
the fiscal year has not yet been delivered, the balance in the
treasury after the payment of September bills $9347.01 is
considerably larger than usual.

The trustees gratefully renew their acknowledgment of the
value of the services of the Superintendent, the State Agent,
and all the oflScers, instructors and employees of the School.

They have served the state well and have been faithful to
their respective trusts.

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Dated at Meriden, Conn., Oct. 9th. 1907.

FRANCIS H. PARKER,

JOSEPH HUTCHINS,

I. L. HOLT,

JOHN C. BYXBEE.

JAMES N. STATES.

ZALMON GOODSELL,

GEORGE P. CRANE,

JOHN T. WALSH,

JOHN W. COE,

N. L. BRADLEY,

HENRY J. POTTER.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 9th day of Octo-
ber, 1907.

FRED P. OWEN,

Notary Public.

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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.

To the Honorable Board of Trustees of the Connectiait School

for Boys:

Gentlemen: — I herewith submit my report for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 1907.

Number of boys in the School Oct. 1, 1906» . 434

Committed since from

Hartford County,

New Haven County,

Fairfield ||

New London

Middlesex '* .

Tolland *' .

Litchfield

Windham

Number returned on old commitments,

219

Total, ....

653

Released in various ways, .

223

Number remaining in School September 30, 1907, 430

Monthly average 438, Average time in the School of
the boys released, two years and five months.

In comparison with last year, the number in the School
is four less, the monthly average seven more, and the aver-
age length of detention of boys who were released, one
month less.

Exhibits showing the financial condition of the School
and the usual statistics are annexed as a part of this report.
To you for your advice and cordial co-operation my sin-
cere thanks are given.

Respectfully submitted,

CHAS. M. WILLIAMS,

Superintendent,

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EXHIBIT NO. 1.

CLASSIFIED STATEMENT OF RECEIPl'S AND EXPENDITURES
OF THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS, FROM

OCT. 1, 1906 TO SEPT. 30, 1907.

RECFJPTS

EXPENDITl

JRRS.

Cash on hand

Band, .

$34.09

Oct. 1, 1906, .

. $3924.12

Chair Shop, .

392.76

SUte Treasurer,

68421 .68

Clothing,

4194.75

Boarders,

176.30

Farm and Stables.

3950.75

Chair Shop,

7716.32

Fuel and Lights,

. 5579.02

Clothinjr,

215.60

Freight,

139.72

Farm and SUbles,

600.65

Hospital ,

418.34

Printing,

38.26

House Furnishings.

3433.71

Miscellaneons,

210.23

Library and Chapel,

123.77

Laundry,

213.51

Manual Training,

507.32

Printing,

209.24

Provisions.

. 18395.27

Repairs,

6000.48

Salaries,

. 26162.90

School and office.

862.05

Traveling,

234.56

Telephone and Telegraph, 137.30

Water, .

914.80

Miscellaneous,

51.81

S81303.16

Cash on hand,

9347.01

$81303.16

Meridbn, Conn., December 11, 1907.
This certifies that we have examined the accounts of the Superin-
tendent and of the Treasurer of the Connecticut School for Boys for
the fiscal year which ended September 30, 1907, compcu-ed said ac-
counts with the vouchers therefor and found them correct.

The balance in the hands of said Treasurer, after the payment of all
September orders, was nine thousand three hundred forty-seven dol-
lars and one cent. ($9347.01)

William P. Bailey, ( Auditors of
Edward S. Roberts. \ Public Accounts.

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EXHIBIT NO. 2.

715

SHOWING THE WHOLE NUMBER OF BOVS THAT HAVE BEEN

INMATES OF THE SCHOOL SINCE ITS OPENING IN

MARCH, 1854.

Whole number since opening, . . 7580

Number remaining in the School Oct. 1, 1906, 434
Committed since from

Hartford County, . .31

New Haven County,
Fairfield
New London
Middlesex
Tolland
Litchfield
Windham
Number returned on old commitments,

Total, ....

Released in various ways.

78
45
15

4
.5

6
28 219

653
223

Number remaining in School September 30, 1907, 430
EXHIBIT NO. 3.

SHOWING THE AGE OF BOYS AT COMMITMENT.

AGE

PAST YEAR

PRKVIOrSI^Y

TOTAL

Six, - . . 0

Seven,

Eight,

101

106

Nine,

271

281

Ten,

689

709

Eleven,

818

835

Twelve,

1090

1119

Thirteen,

1239

1267

Fourteen,

1313

1346

Fifteen,

1381

1429

Sixteen,

362

Seventeen,

Eighteen,

Nineteen,

Twenty,

191

7389

7580

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE

EXHIBIT NO. 4.

SHOWING FOR WHAT OFFENSE COMMITTED

Incorrigibility,

Theft,

Petty Larceny,

Destitution,

Burglary,

Truancy,

Statutory Burglary,

Injury to Property,

Assault,

Breaking and Entering,

Arson,

Manslaughter,

Idleness,

Altering Check,

Forgery,

55
7

1
10

191

EXHIBIT NO. 5.

SHOWING BY WHAT AUTHORITY COMMITTED.

artford Superior Court, 1

idgeport ** ** .

aterbury District

>lice and City Courts,

Hartford,

New Haven,

Bridgeport,

Waterbury,

Middletown,

Norwich,

New Britain,

Rockville, .

Meriden,

Danbury,

Stamford,

New London,

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Ansonia,

Willimantic,

Borough and Town Courts,

Milford,

Greenwich,

Stonington,

Norwalk,

Windham, .

Enfield,

New Milford,

Wallingford,

Torrington,

Orange,

Bran ford,

Winchester*

Justice Courts, various towns.

191

EXHIBIT NO. 6.

SHOWING VARIOUS REASONS FOR WHICH BOYS HAVE
LEFT THE INSTITUTION.

Discharged by Court, . . . 2

Trustees, .... 14

Appeal taken, . .... 16
Returned to relatives, .... 141

Placed at various occupations, ... 49

Discharged to Organized Charities, 1

223

EXHIBIT NO. 7.

SHOWING BIRTHPLACE OF THOSE COMMITTED.

Connecticut,

126

Massachusetts,

New Hampshire, .

New York,

New Jersey,

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE

Pennsylvania,

Virginia,

Georgia,

Illinois,

Missouri,

Canada,

Italy,

Poland,

Austria-Hungary,

Russia,

Ireland,

EXHIBIT NO. 8.

SHOWING PARENTAGE OF THOSE CO^TMITTED.

191

Irish,

Polish,

American,

Italian,

Jewish,

French,

English,

Norwegian,

Hungarian,

Slavonian,

German,

Finnish,

Lithuanian,

Swedish,

Scotch,

191

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EXHIBIT NO. 9.

STATISTICAL FORM FOR STATE INSTITUTIONS.
PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH A RESOLUTION OF THE NA-
TIONAL CONFERENCE OF CHARITIES AND CORRECTION,
ADOPTED MAY 15, 1906.

POPULATION.

MAI.K FEMALE TOTAL

Number of inmates present at begin-
ning of fiscal year, . 434

Number received during the year, 219

Number discharged or died during

the year, . .223

Number at the end of the fiscal year, 430

Daily average attendance (i. e. num-
ber of inmates actually present)
during the year, 438

Average number of ofiicers and em-
ployes during the year, . 28 21 49

EXPENDITURES.
Current Expenses —

1. Salaries and wages,

2. Clothing, .
3 Subsistence,

4. Ordinary repairs, .

5. OflSce, domestic and outdoor

expenses.

Total, .
Extraordinary Expenses —

1. New buildings, land, etc.

2. Permanent improvements to

existing buildings, .

Total, .
Grand Total, .

$26162.90

4194.75

18395.27

6000.48

17202.75

$71956.15

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REPORT OF THE STATE AQENT.

Meriden, Conn., October 1, 1907.
To the Trustees of the Connecticut School for Boys:

Gentlemen: — Herewith is respectfully submitted the re-
port of the department of visitation for the year ended Sep-
tember 30, 1907.

Number of boys on the visiting list October 1, 1906, 246
Number added to the list during the year, . . 179

Total,

Becoming of age or discharged.

Recommitted,

Returned for serious fault.

Returned for relocation.

425

128

Number passing out of my care during the year, 157

Number of boys on the visiting list October 1, 1907, 268
The number of boys paroled and added to the visiting list
as given above must not be compared with the School report
as the latter includes those discharged by the Courts or oth-
erwise disposed of, who are beyond my jurisdiction. The
two hundred and sixty-eight probationers on the visiting
list are classified as follows: Nine are on the unknown list,
sixteen are attending school, ten are not living in this state,
and the remainder, two hundred and thirty-three, were
employed at the following occupations when last visited:
Hat M'f'g. Co , (trade) 4 Hotel, 3

Farm Work, 35 Out of employment, 14

Assisting parents, 2 Office Boy, 1

Brass M'f'g. Co., 4 Hardware M'f'g. Co., 13

Bakery, (trade) 4 Rifle M'f'g. Co., 8

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Spoon M'f'g. Co.,

Printing Office, (trade)

Chore Boy,

Boy 's Club,

Spencer M'f'g. Co.,

Foundry, (trade)

Wallace M'f'g. Co.,

Teamster,

Candy M'f'g. Co.,

Carpenter, (trade)

Boiler Making, (trade)

Woodtnrning, (trade)

Clerk,

Cut Glass Co.,

Fisherman,

Machine M'f'g. Co.,

Buckle M'f'g. Co.,

Barber, (trade)

New England News Co. .

Cotton Gin M'f'g. Co..

Tobacco Warehouse,

Plumbing, (trade)

Waterbury M'f'g. Co.,

Seaside Club,

Strong M'f'g. Co.,

B. &H. M'f'g. Co.,

Ruleand Level M'f'g. Co.

Edge Tool M'f'g. Co.,

Piano Stool M'f'g. Co.,

Market,

Electric Supply Co. ,

Velvet M'f'g. Co.,

Harness Making, (trade)

Postal Telegragh Co.,

New Departure Co. ,

Electrician,

Hostler,

Box M'f'g. Co.,

Columbia Bolt M'f'g. Co.,

Belting M'f'g. Co.,

Bridgeport Chain M'f'g.

Express Co.,

Co.,

Railroad Co.,

Cutlery M'f'g. Co.,

Telephone Co. ,

Cotton Mill,

Restaurant,

Typewriter Co.,

Wheeler & Wilson Machine

Coachman,

M'f'g. Co.,

Steamfitting, (trade)

Cabinet Co., (trade)

Rubber M'f'g. Co.,

Hospital Orderly,

Cartridge M'f'g. Co.,

Needle Co.,

Bookbinding Co.,

Cigar trade.

Stockinette M'f'g. Co.,

Hosiery M'f'g. Co..

Button M'f'g. Co.,

Bell Boy,

Furniture Co.,

Lock M'f'g. Co..

Pin Mfg. Co.,

Corbin Machine Co.,

Grocery Clerk,

H. & E. Silver Co.,

Silk Mill,

The Decorative Co.,

The above table shows that —

96 or 36 percent of the paroled boys work in factories.

38 or 14 percent of the paroled boys are learning trades.

35 or 13 percent of the paroled boys are working on farms.

79 or 27 percent of the paroled boys are classed as mis-
cellaneons.

Employment was secured for one hundred and sixty-three
boys paroled during the year. Thirty-eight of this num-
ber, nearly all of whom had taken courses in the manual

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training department of this School, were placed at trades.
There is a growing demand for boy helpers on farms which
is hard to meet. This employment develops the boy both
physically and mentally.

The report cards of the two hundred sixty-eight boys
remaining on the visiting list October 1, 1907, shows that
at the time of the last visit —

211 or 79 percent were doing well.
29 or 11 percent were doubtful.
9 or 3 percent were doing badly.
19 or 7 percent were on the unknown list.

Paroles.

Number of boys placed in their own homes when

paroled, . 127

Number of boys placed with others when paroled, 52

Total, ...... 179

Visits.

Number of visits made to paroled boys on the visit-
ing list » ..... 512
Investigation of homes and places before parole, 198

Total number of visits, .... 710

Relocations.

Number of boys relocated after parole, . . 20

Returns.

Number of boys returned for relocation, 6

Number of boys returned for serious fault, 22

Total, ...... 28

Collections.

Wages collected for boys placed out as per agree-
ment for the year ended September 30, 1907,
and paid to the School, . $794.10

The system of making written agreements with those

who take boys continues, and the collections as given above

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show an increase over any previous year. These collections
represent the earnings of but a small percentage of the boys,
as many are placed in homes where they are unable to earn
much more than their expenses. These same boys, how-
ever, eventually become so proficient with their work that
they are able to earn fair wages. There is still another
class, having acquired the habits of economy, permitted to
manage their earnings. I will cite two cases to show the
interest taken by the boys in this systematic saving of their
wages.

One of our probationers who had enlisted in the U. S.
Navy after leaving here, visited this School while on a fur-
lough, and then learned that many of his former compan-
ions were saving their earnings. The impression this fact
made on the young man was evidenced by his having an
allotment of fourteen dollars sent each month to me by the
Navy Department to be placed to his credit. This contin-
ued till he was honorably discharged from the service, and
his savings had amounted to a goodly sum.

Another young man who was placed in a home when pa-
roled and whose savings had amounted to quite a sum, visit-
ed the School after he had reached his majority. He
agreeably surprised the officials by showing a new bank ac-
count of nearly five hundred dollars.

Many cases could be cited similar to the above. While
it is gratifying to note the increase in the amount of money
collected for boys placed in homes, yet this is not a proper
means to judge the success or failure of placing boys, for the
selection of a good home is of greater importance than any
money consideration.

The five hundred and twelve visits, together with one
hundred and ninety-eight investigations made have all
been reported in writing and submitted to the Superinten-
dent.

The correspondence for the year has been large. It is a
medium through which advice could be given and has been
attended with good results. Several hours of each week have
been spent in conference with the Superintendent to consider
questions pertaining to the work of this department.

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Financial Statement.

Salary, ..... $1200.00

Traveling and other expenses, 796.52

Total, ..... $1996.52

In closing this report I desire to express my thanks to the
Superintendent for his advice and aid, to the many friends
throughout the state who have assisted me in my work,
and for the confidence and interest taken in this depart-
ment by the Honorable Board of Trustees.

Respectfully submitted,

J. H. PARISH,

State Agent,

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FARMER'S REPORT.

To the Superintendent of the Connecticut School for Boys :

GROWN BY THE FARMER.

85 Tons Ensilage,
52 " English Hay.
6 *' Meadow Hay,

4 '* Corn Fodder,
1560 Bushels Potatoes,

15 " Turnips,
45807 Quarts Milk.
1305 Dozen Sweet Corn,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE A.

5828 Heads Cabbage,
90 Bushels Tomatoes,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE B.

400 Bunches Asparagus,
233 Bunches Rhubarb,
741 Quarts Raspberries,
511 ** Currants,
1944 ** Strawberries,
148 ** Gooseberries,

5 Bushels Apples,
3819 Early Cucumbers,

42 Bushels Pickling Cucumbers,
1375 Summer Squash,
2000 lbs. Winter Squash,
2000 lbs. Fall Squash,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE C.

132 Bushels Onions.

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1259 Bunches Onions,

3120 lbs. Grapes, ....

12^4 Barrels Picked Apples,

54 Bushels Windfalls, .

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE D.

141 Bushels Peas,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE E.

32 Bushels String Beans,
64* 2 Bushels Lima Beans,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR NORTH DIVISION.

109 Bushels Carrots,
40 Bushels Beets,

55 Bushels Parsnips,

GROWN BY GARDENER.

146*2 Btishels Lettuce,

1415 Heads Lettuce,

303 Bushels Spinach,

426 Dozen Radishes

2600 Table Celery,

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INVENTORY OF FARM IMPLEMENTS, CARRIAGES,

ETC.

1 Farm wagon.

S35.00

1 Hay cutter,

S3.0I)

1 Milburn wagon,

50.00

1 n-on land roller,

20.00

1 Chair wagon,

225.00

1 Lawn roller,

10.00

1 One horse farm wagon,

40.00

2 Land side plows.

10.00

1 Business wagon.

40.00

1 Swivel plow,

5.00

1 Two seated sleigh,

75.00

2 Shovel plows.

6.00

1 Single sleigh.

40.00

1 One horse plow.

4.00

1 Two horse chair sleigh.

100.00

3 One horse cultivators

. 10.00

2 Bob sleds,

60.00

1 Wheel harrow,

15.00

2 Sleds.

5.00

1 American harrow.

10.00

2 Two horse dump carts,

125.00

1 Smoothing harrow,

10.00

1 Ox cart.

10.00

I A harrow,

3.00

2 Two seated carriages,

250.00

1 Portable engine.

275.00

1 Single carriage.

100.00

1 Ensilage cutter and

2 Single buggies,

150.00

carrier,

75.00

2 Mowing machines.

50.00

1 Eclipse corn planter,

20.00

1 Horse lawn mower.

25.00

1 Corn marker.

3.00

1 One horse rake.

10.00

18 Corn cutters.

3.60

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2 Potato diggers,

$40.00

11 Shovels,

$3.30

13 Potato hooks,

2.60

1 Grass shears.

.25

2 Dirt scrapers.

6.00

1 Pruning shears,

.50

1 Platform scales,

20.00

1 Mason trowel.

.50

20 Hay forks.

8.00

1 Grass edging knife,

.50

14 Wood rakes,

1.40

75 Feet rubber hose.

6.00

4 Scythes and snaths.

2.00

2 Grind stones.

4.00

13 Ice tongs.

13.00

1 Hand sieve.

.50

7 Ice picks,

3.50

1 Lantern,

.50

1 Ice ax.

.50

1 Lawn mower sharpener

1.00

1 Ice scraper,

.25

1 Knife bar sharpener,

3.00

12 Square pointed shovels

, 3.00

2 Steel drills,

2.00

9 Scoop shovels.

4.50

1 Cobble pounder,

.50

22 Snow shovels.

5.50

1 Cobble hammer.

.75

2 Ivong handle shovels.

1.00

1 Screw driver.

.25

18 Picks,

9.00

1 Glazing machine.

1.00

2 Wheel hoes.

8.00

1 Oil can,

.15

3 Wheel barrows.

3.00

1 Steel wall brush.

.75

3 Buck saws.

3.00

4 Grass hooks.

.80

6 Grub axes.

3.00

5 Pulley blocks,

3 75

8 Spades,

2.00

1 Ice elevator.

2.00

94 Hand hoes.

18.80

1 Set pulley blocks with

2 Spading forks,

1.00

rope.

3.00

7 Dung forks.

3.50

1 Wrench,

.50

10 Iron rakes,

2.50

3 Ox chains.

3.00

2 Iron bars,

2.00

1 Wire stretcher.

1.00

1 Ivong handle spade,

.50

2 Ladders,

2.00

1 Hand saw.

.50

3 Garden trowels,

.75

1 Cross cut saw,

1.00

1 Sprayer,

.50

I Claw hammer.

.50

2 Powder sprayers,

.50

1 Sledge hammer.

' .50

3 Hand scratchers.

.30

1 Square,

1.00

1 Pair plyers,

.25

1 Seed sower,

5.00

1 Step ladder,

1.50

3 Paris green machines.

3.00

1 Set horse lawn boots.

4.00

1 Steven's fertilizer sower, 15.00

4 Single harnesses,

75.00

4 Axes,

2.00

5 Sets double harnesses.

140.00

16 Baskets,

4.00

Blankets, robes, whips.

35.00

INVENTORY OF UVE STOCK.

20 Cows,

1800.00

6 Horses, $850.00

I Bull,

35.00

Respectfully submitted,
H. W. KIBBE,

Farmer.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES.

His excellency, Rollin S. Woodruff, Gai^ernor of the State

of Connectiait :

Sir: — Trustees of the Connecticut School for Boys, re-
sp)ectfully make report of their doings during the fiscal year
ending Sept. 30th. 1908. The reports of the Superinten-
dent and other oflScers hereto appended contain much spe-
cific information and many matters of detail respecting the
School.

The main items of expenditure for repairs upon the pro-
perty during the fiscal year were the resurfacing with as-
phalt of the south yard at a cost of $1518.56; repairs upon
the slate roofs of the cottages and the chapel costing $660.
70, and new slate urinal stalls in the south division base-
ment costing $215. General repairs in the several buildings
have been attended to as occasion required during the year,
and all the buildings are in good condition.

The expenditures for new equipment during the year
have been for machinery in the shoe shop, $778. 52, and for
new type in the printing department, $200. There have
been a few other expenditures for this purpose, but the ag-
gregate is small . No permanent improvements or additions
to the buildings of the state have been made during the year.
A year ago, we reported that in view of the failure of the
General Assembly to make a special appropriation for fin-
ishing the gymnasium building, we did not deem it prudent
to proceed with that work, although the necessity therefor
has been apparent to the trustees for many years, and they
were very desirous of completing the building. The rea-
sons then stated for the action of the trustees have remained
in full force during the past year and our loss of revenue

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from the chair shops, then anticipated, has materially les-
sened the income of the School during the fiscal year. It
is unnecessary to add anything to the suggestions made in
our previous reports respecting the desirability of the com-
pletion of the gymnasium, and we trust that the General
Assembly at its next session will see the propriety of mak-
in a special appropriation for that purpose. In any event,
conditions at the present time forbid us to hope that we
shall be able to complete the building from the ordinary rev-
enues of the School.

During the fiscal year ended Sept. 30th, 1907, the re-
ceipts from the chair shops amounted to the sum of $7716.
32, while during the year just closed, the amount received
was only $6074, showing a decrease of revenue from that
source during the fiscal year of $1642.32. The condition
of the industry at the present time is such that we do not
expect any increase of revenue therefrom and it is entirely
probable that, within the coming fiscal year, the trustees
will be compelled to substitute some other industry for the
chair work in order to furnish the inmates of the School with
a proper amount of employment and to make good to the
state the loss of revenue heretofore derived from the chair
shops. The subject is now under consideration and the
trustees are making investigations with a view to substitut-
ing some new industry which promises to be for the future
advantage of the state. The problem is a somewhat diffi-
cult one as it is undesirable to undertake any industry
which will involve a large expenditure for new machinery
and the services of overseers not employed by the School.
As has been already noted, the trustees have during the year
installed new machinery in the shoe shop. The result so far
has been very satisfactory, and we secure in this way much
better goods than we formerly made for the use of the boys
without any increase in the expense to the state. This
change in the industry al.so furnishes some more employ-
ment for the boys and so, to a small extent, helps solve the
problem presented by the impending failure of the chair
shop work.

Additions are being constantly made to the library of the

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School and last winter two hundred new books were added
to the library. In making these additions, an effort was
made to secure literature which was within the understand-
ing of the boys and of a kind to interest and uplift them.
The School has received generous contributions of maga-
zines and illustrated newspapers from the people of Meri-
den and all the boys have been well supplied with litera-
ture of this kind.

It may be added that with few exceptions, the boys man-
ifest a desire to read and inform themselves and, in the
opinion of the trustees, derive great benefit from the use
of the library and the reading rooms.

The common school work during the year has been sat-
isfactory and school officers and teachers who have visited
the Institution have been much pleased with and in some
eases surprised by the good results obtained. The manual
training work has been in efficient hands and remains one
of the most profitable forms of instruction and training.
The band continues to commend itself to the judgment of
the trustees and its members frequently attain excellent
musical proficiency.

During the year arrangements have been made so that
all religious services on Sunday are held in the chapel.
The resident Catholic clergy and the Sisters of Mercy con-
tinue their Sunday instruction to the great help of a large
proportion of the boys. Our Chaplain's services have
proved to be of high value, and every proper effort is made
to give the boys such moral and religious instruction as will
he helpful to them.

The discipline continues to be of a high order, and the
spirit prevalent among the boys during the year has been
commendable. With few exceptions they have responded
fairly to the appeals made to them to prepare themselves
for useful and respectable careers upon leaving the School,
and in the main, the paroled boys have given a good ac-
count of themselves.

No severer test of discipline can be suggested than that
furnished by the vacation season when regular officers must
be replaced by substitutes. During the past summer, while

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the Superintendent was away upon his vacation, we are glad
to say that the operations of the School went on with clock
like precision and without the slightest friction or dis-
order.

The report of our painstaking and eflScient State Agent
will furnish interesting details respecting his work for and
among the paroled boys. A mere count of the number of his
visitations will suflBce to give an idea of the amount of work
that is devolved upon him, while his statistics prove that
the work is reasonably successful.

The claim is still made by some committing magistrates
that section four of Chapter 142 of the Public Acts of 1905
as amended by Chapter 1 of the Public Acts of 1907, gives
the committing magistrate or court the power, after the com -
mitment of a boy to the School, to reopen the case at any
time, revoke the commitment, and remove the boy from
the School. Such a course is in contravention of the ordi-
nary powers of courts and in the teeth of the statutes of the
state which give the trustees the sole power of release or
parole. It transfers from the trustees to the magistrates
the discretion given them by the statutes to determine when
an inmate of the School is reformed and may be properly
paroled, and sets at naught all rules adopted by the trus-
tees for the regulation of paroles. The trustees have sug-
gested a test of this claimed power by habeas corpus pro-
ceedings but as yet no such test has been made. While
the trustees are confident that no such interpretation will
be given the statute by the courts, it is nevertheless a mat-
ter that should be settled. If the General Assembly has in
fact made every city and borough court judge and every
justice of the peace an appellate tribunal which may, at
will, control the trustees of this School, it should be so de-
termined by a competent Court to the end that remedial leg-
islation may be obtained.

Financially, the year has been marked as heretofore noted
by a considerable loss of revenue from the chair shops.
Nevertheless after the payment of all September bills the
balance in the treasury at the close of the fiscal year was
$4961.30.

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As in past years, the trustees are principally indebted for
the good results obtained during the year to the efficient
and faithful services of the Superintendent, officers and
teachers. They have been good and faithful servants of the
state.

Dated at Meriden, Conn., Oct. 14. 1908.
FRANCIS H. PARKER,
N. L. BRADLEY,
JOHN C. BYXBEE,
GEORGE P. CRANE,
JOSEPH HUTCHINS,
CLARK C. PALMER,
JOHN W. COE,
JOHN T. WALSH,
HENRY J. POTTER.
L L. HOLT.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, Oct. 14, 1908.

FRED P. OWEN,

Notary Public,

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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.

To the Honorable Board of Trustees of the Connecticut School

for Boys :

Gentlemen :— I herewith submit my annual report forthe

fiscal year ended September 30, 1908.

Number of boys in the School Oct. 1, 1907,

430

Committed since from

Hartford County. .

New Haven County,

Fairfield

New London

Middlesex

Tolland

Litchfield

Windham

Number returned on old commitments,

226

Total

656

Released in various ways,

206

Number remaining in the School September 30, 1908, 450
Monthly average 446. Average time in the School of the
boys released, one year and nine months. Compared with
the previous fiscal year, there is an increase of twenty in the
number in the School, of eight in the monthly average, and
the average length of detention of boys who were released is
decreased eight months. The new commitments are the
same, one hundred and ninety -one.

The increase in the number remaining in the School is
owing chiefly to the fact that fewer boys were paroled be-
cause work could not be secured for them owing to the

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business depression.

Exhibits showing the financial condition of the School

and the usual statistics are annexed as a part of this report.

I desire again to express my feelings of obligation to my

fellow officers for their willingness to assume responsibility,

and to you for counsel and hearty support.

Respectfully submitted,

CHAS. M. WILLIAMS,

Superintendent.

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EXHIBIT NO. 1.

CLASSIFIED STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
OF THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS, FROM

OCT. 1, 1907 TO SEPT. 30, 1908.

RECEIPTS

EXPENDITURES.

Cash on hand

Band, .

$80.66

Oct. 1, 1907, .

$9347.01

Chair Shop,

175.02

State Treasurer,

6%25.27

Clothing,

4214.71

Boarders,

152.54

Farm and Stables,

4420.50

Chair shop.

6074.00

Fuel and Lights,

9474.45

Clothing,

176.70

Freight,

143.31

Farm and Stables,

272.80

Hospital ,

426.89

Printing.

13.92

House Furnishings,

2983.14

Miscellaneous,

218.10

Library and Chapel , .

276.97

Laundry,

291.26

Manual Training,

416.59

Printing,

442.24

Provisions,

20213.85

Repairs,

7495.34

Salaries,

27259.18

School and Office,

551.78

Shoe Shop Machinery

Equipment,

778.52

Traveling,

193.88

Telephone and Telegraph, 90.50

Water,

931.15

Miscellaneous,

59.10

Cash on hand.

4%1.30

$85880.34 $85880.34

Mkridkn, Conn., Oct. 19, 1908.
This certi6es that we have examined the accounts of the Superin-
tendent and of the Treasurer of the Connecticut School for Boys for
the fiscal year which ended September 30, 1908, compared said ac-
counts with the vouchers therefor and found them correct.

The balance in the bands of said Treasurer, after the payment of
all September orders, was four thousand nine hundred and sixty -one
dollars and thirty cents. ($4%1.30.)

William P. Bailey, > Auditors of
Edward S. Roberts, { Public Accounts.

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EXHIBIT NO. 2.

SHOWING THE WHOLE NUMBER OF BOVS THAT HAVE BEEN

INMATES OF THE SCHOOL SINCE ITS OPENING IN

MARCH, 1854.

Whole number since opening, . 7771

Number remaining in the School Oct. 1, 1907, 430

Committed since from

Hartford County. . . 34

New Haven County, . 56

Fairfield " .48

New London '* .17

Middlesex '* .9

Tolland " . . 3

Litchfield ** .14

Windham " .10

Number returned on old commitments, . 35 226

Total,

Released in various ways,

656
206

Number remaining in School September 30, 1908, 450
EXHIBIT NO. 3.

SHOWING AGE OF

AGE

Six,

Seven,

Eight.

Nine,

Ten.

Eleven,

Twelve,

Thirteen,

Fourteen,

Fifteen,

Sixteen,

Seventeen,

Eighteen,

Nineteen,

Twenty,

BOYS AT COMMITMENT.

PAST YEAR

PREVIOUSLY

TOTAL

106

107

281

282

709

724

835

853

1119

1140

1267

1302

1346

1386

1429

1489

362

191

7580

7771

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EXHIBIT NO. 4.

SHOWING FOR WHAT OFFENSE COMMITTED.

Statutory Burglary, .... 5

Theft,

Burglary, .

Incorrigibility,

Destitution,

Larceny,

Injury to Personal Propert]

Trespass, .

Defrauding Gas Co.,

Breach of Peace,

Obstruction on Railroad,

Arson,

Breaking and Entering,

False Pretenses,

Assault,

Indecent Exposure,

Concealed Weapons,

Injury to Property,

Truancy,

Manslaughter,

Vagrancy,

191

EXHIBIT NO. 5.

SHOWING BY WHAT AUTHORITY COMMITTED.

Bridgeport Superior Court, ... 1

Norwich

New London **

Police and City Courts,

Bridgeport. .

Middletown,

New London,

New Haven,

Hartford, .

Danbury,

Anson ia.

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Waterbury, .

Norwich,

Windham, .

New Britain,

Stamford,

Meriden,

Rockville,

Vernon,

Putnam,

Borough and Town Courts

New Milford,

Winchester,

Killirigly, .

Bristol,

Norwalk.

Wallingford,

Stonington,

Hamden,

Naugatuck,

Groton,

Torrington,

Enfield,

East Hartford,

Farmington,

Justice Courts, various tovi

ms.

191

EXHIBIT NO. 6.

SHOWING VARIOUS REASONS FOR WHICH BOYS HAVE
LEFT THE INSTITUTION.

Discharged by the Trustees, . . 15

Appeal taken, ..... 14

Returned to relatives, .... 137

Placed at various occupations, ... 33

Entered the United States Navy, ... 1

To Superintendent of Board of Charities, . 1

Escaped, ...... 4

Died 1

206

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EXHIBIT NO. 7.

SHOWING BIRT

HPLACI

: OF THOSE COMMITTED.

Connecticut, . . . .124

Massachusetts,

New Hampshire,

Maine,

New York, .

New Jersey,

Pennsylvania,

Illinois,

North Carolina,

Virginia,

Florida,

Italy,

England,

Austria-Hungary,

Ireland,

Russia,

Germany,

France,

Lithuania, .

Quebec,

Norway,

191

EXHIBIT NO. 8.

SHOWING PARENTAGE OF THOSE COMMITTED

American,

Irish,

French,

Jewish,

Italian,

German,

Scotch,

Lithuanian,

Polish,

Russian ,

Slavish,

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Hungarian,

Swedish, ....

Swiss, ....

English, ....

Canadian, ....

Austrian. ....

191

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EXHIBIT NO. 9.

STATISTICAL FORM FOR STATE INSTITUTIONS.
PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH A RESOLUTION OF THE NA-
TIONAL CONFERENCE OF CHARITIES AND CORRECTION
ADOPTED MAY 15, 1906.

POPULATION.

MALE FEMALE TOTAL-

Number of inmates present at begin-
ning of fiscal year, . . 430

Number received during the year, 226

Number discharged or died during

the year, . . .206

Number at the end of the fiscal year, 450

Daily average attendance (i. e. num-
ber of inmates actually present)
during the year, . 446

Average number of officers and em-
ployes during the year, . 28

EXPENDITURES.

Current expenses —

1. Salaries and wages, $27259.18

2. Clothing, . 4214.71

3. Subsistence. . . 20213.85

4. Ordinary repairs, . . 7495.34

5. Office, domestic and outdoor

expenses, . . 20957.44

Total,
Extraordinary expenses —

1. New buildings, land, etc.,

2. Permanent improvements to

existing buildings,

Total, .
Grand Total,

$80140.52

778.52 778.52

80919.04
$80919.04

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Mbriden, Conn., October 1, 1908.
To the Trustees of the Connecticut School for Boys :

Gentlemen: — Herewith is respectfully submitted the re-
port of the department of visitation for the year ended Sep-
tember 30, 1908.

Number of boys on the visiting list October 1, 1907, 268
Number added to the list during the year, 162

Total. ....

Became of age and discharged,

Recommitted,

Returned for serious fault,

Number passing out of my care during the year,

Number on the visiting list September 30, 1908, 219

The number of boys paroled and added to the visiting list
as given above must not be compared with the School re-
port as the latter includes those discharged by the Courts
or otherwise disposed of who are beyond my jurisdiction.

The two hundred and nineteen boys on the visiting list
October 1, 1908, are classified as follows: Seven are ou the
unknown list, twenty-six are attending school, seven are
living out of the state, one is in theU. S. Navy, and the re-
mainder, one hundred and seventy-eight boys were em-
ployed at the following occupations when last visited :
Farm work, 38 Plush M'f'g. Co., 2

Hardware M'f'g^. Co., 5 Restaurant, 3

Painter's trade, 2 Needle M'f'g. Co., 1

Grocery clerk, 2 Provision Market, 2

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Hotel,

Baker's trade,
Malleable Iron Co. ,
Warehouse,
Errand Boy,
Cotton Mill,
Electric Supply Co. ,
Hat MTg. Co.,
Trolley Co.,
Out of employment,
New Departure Co. ,
Silk Mill,
Assisting parents,
Teamster,
Woodturning,
Shoe Store,
Cutlery Co.,
Rubber Co. ,
Birdcage Mfg. Co.,
Buckle M'f*g. Co.,
Foundry Co. ,
Railroad Co..
Bottling Works,
Bedspring M*f' g. Co.,

The above table shows that —

38 or 20 percent are on farms.

36 or 20 percent are at trades.

80 or 47 percent miscellaneous.

24 or 13 percent are out of employment.
Employment.
Employment was secured for one hundred and thirty-six
boys. As far as possible work was secured in accordance
with the ability of the boy. Owing to business depression
during the past year it has been rather difficult to secure
employment. I am pleased to state, however, that both
through the many friends of the School and the reputation
established by the boys in the past as good helpers, I have
been able to place them as advantageously as in any previous
year. The training received by the boys in the manual
training departments of the School has assisted greatly in
placing boys who have mechanical ability. The greatest
good shown by this special training is the adaptability of

Caning Chairs, 1

Lock M'f'g. Co., 1

Bran ford M'f'g. Co., 1

Printer's trade, 7

Machinist's trade, 16

Cigar trade, 1

B. &H. MTg. Co., 1

Ordnance M'fg. Co., 3

Meat Supply Co., 1

Paper Store, 1

Glass Cutting Co., 1

Radiator M'fg. Co., 1

Plumber's trade, 2

Clock M'fg. Co., 1

Fruit Store, 2

The Reed Co., 1

Fur Co., 1

Laborer, 1

Silver M'fg, Co., 1

Concreting Co., 1

Oyster Boat, 1

Carpenter's trade, 1

Upholstering trade, 1

Wood and Lumber Co. , 1

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the boy to whatever kind of employment may be assigned
him after leaving the School. It may be of interest to note
here that many of the boys who have taken a course of in-
struction in the School band are filling positions in orches-
tras, also military bands both in the Army and Navy.

The report cards of the two hundred and nineteen boys
remaining on the visiting list October 1, 1908, show that at
the time of last visit —

170 or 77 percent were doing well.
33 " 16 •* " doubtful.

9 '' 4 ** ** doing badly.

7'* 3 ** ** on the unknown list.

Paroles.

Number of boys placed with parents, . ]28

Number placed with others when leaving the School, 34

Total, ..... .162

Returns.

Number of boys returned for serious fault, . 27

Returned for relocation, .... 7

Recommitted, ..... 4

Total, . . . . . . 38

Visits.

Number of visits made to boys on the visit-
ing list, ..... 533
Investigation of homes and places before parole, 195

Total, ...... 728

Relocations.
Number of boys relocated after parole, . . 16

Collections.

Wages collected for boys for the year ended Sep-
tember 30, 1908, and paid to the School, $541.97

Homes Secured.

The homes provided for the thirty-four boys on the list

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were selected with care and special reference to the advance-
ment of the boy. Many of the boys so placed are those whose
home environments were not of the best. Their mental as
well as physical development have been impaired by their
previous mode of living, and a few years in the country un-
der personal supervision together with the influences of a
good home bring about changes in the boy that are surpris-
ing. The duties a boy assumes on a farm are not a hinder-
ance to those who may afterwards wish to take up mechani-
cal or other work. One of the prominent Judges of this
state said that the early years spent on a farm by him had
laid the foundation of his success in life. Contracts are
made for boys so placed, and the conditions therein stated are
binding until notification to the contrary is given by the
party taking the boy or until removed by proper authority.
These contracts are so made that a boy can have a part of
his earnings saved and brings about the habit of thrift and
a feeling of property ownership.

Sixteen boys were relocated during the year. It was
necessary to make these relocations on account of unforeseen
changes that had taken place in homes, or where it seemed
advisable to remove the boy from the home in which he had
been placed to one which gave him more advantages. In
the majority of cases these changes have been attended with
good results.

During the year one hundred and ninety-five investiga-
tions together with five hundred and thirty-three visits, mak-
ing a total of seven hundred and twenty-eight visits, were
made, reported in writing and submitted to the Superin-
tendent.

In making an investigation of a home the essential re-
quirements on the part of parents are temperance, industry,
and home environments in accordance with their means.
This investigation also gives the Agent a knowledge of con-
ditions as they exist and at the same time establishes the
right of an oversight over the boy when paroled, which is
helpful in the future visits. There are many well meaning
parents who lack the ability of disciplining the boy when
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Agent, who is called many times during the year, can cor-
rect this breach of discipline on the part of the boy which
would otherwise have resulted in his return to the School.
When a boy does not heed the advice given him, the Agent
requests the Superintendent to write this boy a letter.
This plan has been helpful in maintaining the usefulness
of visits that require this procedure.

My correspondence for the past year has been equally as
large as in any previous year. Following are extracts from
boy*s letters which may be of interest:

Canaan, Conn., May 20, 1908.
Dear Sir:—

I received your letter and the Dawn sent me, and take
this opportunity to thank you for the same. I do not have to work
hard and like my home very much. I attend church and Sunday
School regularly. My brother Eddie and I go walking together and
have nice visits. I think that it is fine that we can be so near each
other. I am to go to school this winter. Give my regards to all of
the boys, Mrs. Parish, and Mr. and Mrs. Edwards.

Verv sincerely,
J. c.

This letter is from a boy placed in a home near Canaan,
Conn. His own home, in the southeastern part of the state,
was found upon investigation to be one where intemperance,
squalor and vice abounded. He refers to his brother who
was also placed in this locality. These boys are under
good influences, are well cared for and there is every reason
to believe will turn out to be good men.

Fort Slocum, New York, March 13, 1908.
Dear Sir :—

I now have an opportunity to write you a line to let
you know that I am now in the U. S. Army stationed at Fort Slocum,
New York. My company is No. 5 and we expect to go to Cuba soon.
I like the Army and am glad that I joined. Will write again when I
get to my post. Best wishes to all.

Very sincerely,
J. F. T.

The above letter was written by a boy who was paroled
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along well and was always at variance with his father. I
found on inquiry that the father was unreasonable with the
boy and I advised him to join the Army. He will be twen-
ty-two years of age when discharged from the service. I
feel confident that this boy would have been a bad boy if
this step had not been taken.

Lima, Peru, February 24, 1908.
Dear Sir :—

I am on the U. S. Battle Ship Fleet which is stopping
here at Lima, Peru. J hope you are well and prosperous. I am
having the time of my life and expect to go round the world.

Very sincerely,
F. H. T.

The above letter is from a former Meriden boy. When
paroled he was placed in a hospital of a nearby city as
orderly. The knowledge he acquired while at the hospi-
tal enables him to be placed in the same capacity in the Navy.

Hawaii, July 19. 1908.
Dear Sir :—

I presume you will be surprised to learn I have again
reenlisted and am now on the Battle Ship Fleet which is stopping at
Hawaii. I expect to round the world on this voyage, and am hav-
ing a good time. Give my regards to Mr. Williams and all inquiring
friends.

Very sincerely,

A. O. B.

The above letter is from a boy who received a course of
instruction in the School band while here. On account of
this training he is a member of the band on the Fleet and
thereby receives an increase in salary.

Ansonia, Conn., September 8, 1908.
Dear Sir :—

I received the letter you sent me and was pleased to
hear from you. I am now employed by the D. H. B. Printing Co.
and am getting along nicely. Hoping to see you soon, I remain
Very sincerely,

T. R.

It has been my pleasure to meet many young men, dur-
ing the year, who once were boys at this School. Some are
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of those I met were respectable citizens.
Financial Statement.
Salary, ..... $1200.00

Traveling expenses. . 743.77

Total, $1943.77

In concluding this report I desire to thank the Superin-
tendent for his kindly interest in this department, also the
many friends throughout the state who have assisted me in
various ways, and to the Honorable Board of Trustees for
their confidence.

Respectfully submitted,

J. H. PARISH.

SiaU Agent.

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REPORT OF THE PHYSICIAN.

To the Superintetident of the Connecticut School for Boys :

In submitting my report for the past year I beg to say
that the general health of the boys has been exceptionally
good. There is a notable diflFerence in this respect com-
pared with former years. The result is due in a measure
to the sanitary condition of the buildings, the hygienic
measures adopted for the care of the boys, and the rigid
precautions against contagious diseases. One mild case of
scarlet fever recently made its appearance at the School,
but by prompt isolation we were fortunate enough to limit
the disease. With the exception of this case, the School
has been entirely free from contagious diseases.

A number of boys with a predisposition to tuberculosis
have been successfully treated by the open air method.
Very respectfully submitted,

HAROLD A. MEEKS, M. D.

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MANUAL TRAINING.

To the Superiniendait of the Connecticut School for Boys :

The manual training department was established in 1900.
1328 square feet of space hi the west wing of the main
building is devoted to woodworking. In 1903 the depart-
ment was enlarged by the erection of a new brick building
22x40 ft. for the instruction of classes in forge practice.
While the department, like others of its type, does not meet
the demands of many ardent advocates of intensified indus-
trial education, because it does not definitely teach trades,
it is nevertheless true that the manual training work is to an
extent vocational, and the gratifying records of boys
paroled show clearly that the all-round training which they
have received has been of direct practical assistance to them
in earning a living.

The course of study consists of three terms of five months
each. During the first term one month is devoted to me-
chanical drawing and the following four months are given
to bench work. The second term begins with one month
of mechanical drawing and is followed by four months of
wood turning. The third term work consists of one month of
mechanical drawing and four months of forging, the last
month being devoted to the forging, hardening, tempering
and finishing of steel tools. The purpose of shop drawing
is to reveal clearly and accurately the form and dimensions
of the object to be constructed. The classes in the bench-
work department are taught the use of the drawing board,
T square, triangles, and compass, in making working draw-
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es in the woodturning and the forging departments hav-
ing had the elementery drawing while at the bench, make
drawings of models that they afterwards work out at the lathe
and forge, and also draw to a scale small pieces of furniture,
tracing and blue printing the same. The bench-work de-
partment is abundantly lighted and has ten double benches
installed. Each has an outfit of the common woodwork-
ing tools of standard size. A conveniently arranged tool-
board is well supplied with general and special tools that
are used less often and in common.

A 10 H. P. General Electric Motor generates power for
the lathes, and the School engine for the large band saw
and grindstone.

The woodwork is taught by demonstration and practice.
The class assembles about the instructor's bench and each
new exercise is developed and also explained with a draw-
ing on the blackboard. Pieces of stock are then given out,
and each boy at the bench is required to work out for him-
self what has been shown him at the class exercise. Occa-
sional brief talks are given on the forest, parts of a tree,
the grain of wood, etc.

Among the practice models designed to give an insight in-
to the use of tools are the puzzle block, fishline- winder, yarn
winder, plant support, coat hangers, and others. The
flower pot stand introduces the half lap joint; the neck-
tie rack, the mortice and tennon; the book rack, keyed
mortice and tennon; the bread board, the glued and dowel-
ed joint; the coat and trouser hanger, the fastening of two
pieces of wood together by the use of wood screws. Those
learning and working faster make larger models including
tabourets, foot rests, medicine cabinets, inlaid checker
boards, and also many other useful articles.

The woodturning department is equipped with eight F.
E. Reed four ft. woodturning lathes, one eight ft. Clement
pattern maker*s lathe. Each is supplied with face plates
and hand tools. The care and name of parts of the lathe,
care and speed of belts, name and uses of tools are taught
in turning grooves and beads on eight elementary models,
made of pine. Hard wood is introduced in making darn-

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ing balls, tool handles, dumbbells, and baseball bats. A
large variety of work is done in turning across the grain by
the use of face plates, such as match safes, napkin rings,
inlaid trays and nut bowls, boxes with inlaid covers, etc.
Brief as is this course in woodturning many of the bojrs de-
velop surprising skill.

The forge shop is equipped with twelve down draft forges,
each with a complete outfit of hand and anvil tools. Pow-
er is supplied by a llz H. P. alternating-current motor
which operates, besides the blast and exhaust fans, a grind-
stone and emery grinder. Benches, vises, swage block,
cone and drill press are conveniently located about the room.
The course in forging covers all the fundamental operations
in forge practice, including work in both iron and steel, and
is taught by demonstration and practice. Some of the ar-
ticles made are gate hooks and staples, hasps, gate hinges,
bolts and nuts, and tongs for shop use; in steel, center
punches, nail sets, keyway chisels, cold chisels, riveting
hammers and round nose tools for woodturning.

The educational value of manual training cannot be over
estimated. Every manual process which requires co-oper-
ation of mind and muscle is an important step forward in
the co-ordination of the physical, mental and spiritual pow-
ers which is the main end of all education. Manual train-
ing tends to bring out individuality, to awake a desire for
learning and to stimulate the will.

Literary creation was the only avenue afforded to pupils
in the old courses of study to develop their originality, tak-
ing the form of * 'composition . * ' In manual training we em-
ploy the natural instincts of a boy to use his hands. He,
whose hands as well as his memory and judgment have
been trained, and who has had some experience of what the
industrial processes involve, is better fitted to earn his liv-
ing in this industrial age. Manual training has also an im-
portant bearing on character.

The transformation of material into shapes originated in
the mind of the worker tends greatly to strengthen the will
and a well-formed character is one in which all thoughts,
motives and actions are under the control of a well bal-
anced will.

Respectfully submitted,

H. R. STONE,

Supervisor.

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PARMER'S REPORT.

To the Superintendent of the Connecticut School for Boys .

GROWN BY THE FARMER.

115 Tons Ensilage,
42 ** English Hay, .
4 ** Meadow Hay, .

7 '' Corn Fodder, .
1042 Bushels Potatoes,

750 " Turnips,
45625 Quarts Milk,
3000 Dozens Sweet Corn, .

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE A.

3253 Heads Early Cabbage,
5440 Heads Winter Cabbage,
230 Bushels Tomatoes,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE B.

511 Bunches Asparagus, .
142 Bunches Rhubarb,
533 Quarts Raspberries, .

70 Quarts Currants,
986 Quarts Strawberries
132 Quarts Gooseberries, .
2 Bushels Apples,
20 Bushels Pears,
10354 Early Cucumbers,

8 Bushels Pickling Cucumbers,
1641 Summer Squash,
2500 lbs. Fall Squash,
2700 lbs. Hubbard Squash,

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GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE C.

70 Bushels Red Onions.
2 Bushels White Onions,
1254 Dozen Bunches Onions,
15 Bushels Top Onions,
10 Bushels Wind Fall Apples,
5 Bushels Picked Apples,
5 Bushels Picked Pears,
1380 lbs. Grapes,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE D.

209 Bushels Peas,
41 Bushels Beets,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE E.

48 Bushels Lima Beans,
149 Bushels String Beans,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR NORTH DIVISION.

70 Bushels Carrots,
112 Bushels Beets,

2 Bushels Peppers,
66 Bushels Parsnips,

GROWN BY GARDENER.

964 Heads Romaine,
1350 Heads Lettuce,

201 Bushels Spinach,
3071 Dozen Radishes,
2750 Table Celery,

200 Bunches Parsley,
1200 Tomato Plants.

700 Pepper Plants,

171 Bushels Swiss Chard,

INVENTORY OF FARM IMPLEMENTS, CARRIAGES, ETC.

1 Two seated sleii^h, S70.00
1 Single sleigh, 35.00

1 Two horsechair sleigh. 100.00

2 Bob sleds, 50.00
2 Two horse dump carts. 125.00

1 Farm wagon.

$35.00

1 Milburn wagon.

40.00

1 Chair ^^'agon.

200.00

1 One horse wagon.

35.00

1 Business wagon,

40.00

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1 One horse dump cart,

$3.00

5 Dung forks,

$2.50

1 Ox cart,

10.00

2 Spading forks.

1.00

2 Two seated carriages,

300.0()

3 One horse cul ti vator-s ,

12.00

1 Single carriage,

100.00

2 Potato diggers,

40.00

2 Single buggies,

125.00

30 Potato hooks.

7.50

2 Sleds,

5.00

2 Dirt scrapers,

6.00

2 Mowing machines,

50.00

1 Eclipse corn planter,

15.00

1 One horse mower,

25.00

1 Corn marker,

3.00

9 Lawn mowers.

36.00

20 Corn cutters,

5.00

1 Hay cutter,

3.00

2 Wheel hoes,

8.00

1 One horse rake,

5.00

93 Hand hoes.

13.95

14 Scoop shovels,

7.00

1 Seed sower.

5.00

2 l/ong handle snow

3 Paris green machines.

6.00

shovels.

1.00

1 Steven's fertilizer

10 Wood snow shovels,

2.50

sower.

20.00

15 Picks,

7.50

17 Half bushel baskets.

6.80

20 Hand barrows.

10.00

18 Shovel.s,

. 5.40

3 Wheel barrows.

3.00

10 Spades,

4.00

3 Buck saws.

3.00

2 Grass shears,

.50

6 Grub axes.

3.00

2 Pruning shears,

1.50

6 Axes,

3.00

1 Mason trowel.

.75

3 Long handle shovels.

1.50

1 Grass edging knife.

.50

1 Ice ax,

.75

150 Feet rubber hose.

10.00

14 Ice tongs.

14.00

2 Grind Stones,

5.00

7 Ice pikes.

3.50

1 Hand sieve.

.50

1 Hand saw.

1.00

1 Lantern,

.25

1 Cross cut saw,

1.50

1 Lawn mower sharpener, 1.00

2 Claw hammers.

.50

2 Steel drills.

2.00

1 Sledge hammer,

.50

2 Stone chisels.

1.00

1 Square,

1.00

4 Iron bars.

4.00

19 Hay forks.

5.70

4 Cobble pounders,

2.00

2 Bush scythes and snaths, 1.00

1 Cobble hammer.

.75

3 Grass

3.00

2 Screw drivers,

.50

1 American harrow.

15.00

1 Glazing machine,

1.00

1 Smoothing harrow.

10.00

2 Oil cans.

.30

1 A harrow,

3.00

1 Steel wall brush,

.75

1 Portable engine.

275.00

4 Pulley blocks.

2.00

1 Ensilage cutter and

1 Ice elevator.

2.00

carrier.

75.00

1 Set pulley blocks and

2 Land side plows,

10.00

rope.

5.00

1 Swivel plow.

5.00

50 Feet ^4 inch rope,

1.50

2 Shovel plows.

6.00

100 Feet I inch rope.

3.00

1 One horse plow.

4.00

1 Platform scales.

25.00

1 Iron land roller.

20 00

2 Wrenches,

.50

1 Lawn Roller,

10.00

3 Ox chains.

3.00

14 Wood rakes.

2.80

1 Wire stretcher.

1.00

12 Iron rakes.

3.00

3 Ladders,

3,00

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2 Powder sprayers.

$ .50

I Ice scraper.

$ .25

1 Ice pick,

.50

1 One man saw,

2.00

3 Sprinkling cans,

.60

2 Pruning saws.

1.00

2 Nozzle sprayers,

.50

1 Pair plyers,

.50

1 Sprayer,

.25

1 Four foot measure,

.15

7 Hand scratchers,

.70

4 Single harnesses,

80.00

1 Hatchet.

.25

3 Sets double harnesses.

110.00

3 Garden trowels,

.30

Blankets, robes, whips

,30.00

IN\'ENTORY OF LIVE STOCK.

18 Cows,

$720.00

7 Horses,

11175.00

1 Ball.

30.00

Respectfully submitted,

H. W. KIBBE,

Farmer.

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OF THB

BOARD OK XRUSXEES

OF THB

Connecticut School for Boys

TO THE GOVERNOR.

Including tb« period firom
OOTOKB 1, 1908 TO 8EFTEMBEB 30, 1910

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OF TRB

CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

JAMES N. STATES, Nkw Havkn,

Tbrm Expires,
JOHN C. BYXBEE, Mkridkn.

Term Expires.
JOHN W. COE, Meridkn,

Term Expires,
IRVING L. HOLT, Meriden,

Term Expires.
ZALMON GOODSELL, Bridgeport,

Term Expires,
CLARK C. PALMER, Griswoi^d,

Term Expires,
GEORGE P. CRANE, Woodbury,

Term Expires,
ALFRED P. CLIFFORD, Hartford,

Term Expires,
JOSEPH HUTCHINS, Columbia,

Term Expires,
NATHANIEL L. BRADLEY, Meriden,

Term Expires,
JOHN T. WALSH, Middletown

Term Expires,
HENRY J. POTTER, Woodstock,

Term Expires,

New Haven County.

1911.
New Haven County.

1913.
New Haven County.

1913.
New Haven County.
1913.
Fairpiei^d County.
1913.
New London County.
1913.
Litchfield County.
1911.
Hartford County.
1913.
Tolland County.
1911.
New Haven County.
1911.
Middlesex County.
1911.
Windham County.
1911.

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OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES.

PRESIDRNT,
JAMES N. STATES.

SECRRTARY AND TREASURER,

IRVING h. HOLT.

KXBCLTrVE COMMITTEE.

GEORGE P. CR.\NE, JOHN C. BYXBEE,

JOHN W. COE, JAMES N. STATES,

HENRY J. POTTER.

COMMTTTBS ON DISCHARGES.

JOHN C. BYXBEE, NATHANIEL L. BRADLEY,

JOHN W. COE, IRVING L. HOLT,

GEORGE P. CRANE.

COMMITTEE ON INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING.

ALFRED P. CLIFFORD, JOSEPH HUTCHINS,

ZALMON GOODSELL, JOHN T. WALSH.

CL.\RKC. PALMER.

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OFFICERS OF THE SCHOOL,
1910.

SIPKRINTKN DKNT.

CHARLES M. WILLIAMS.

MATRON.

Mrs. CHARLES M. WILLIAMS

STATE AGENT.

JOHN H. PARISH.

A.SST. SUPT. AND BOOK-KEEPER.

FRED p. OWEN.

CONSULTING PHYSICIAN.

HAROLD A. MEEKS. M. D.

SUPERVISOR MANUAL TRAINING

DEPARTMENT.

HENRY R. STONE.

SUPERVISOR PRINTING DEPT.

FRED E. TUCKER.

SUPERVISOR CHAIR SHOP.

CHARLES P. CONNOLLY.

FARMER.

HORACE W. KIBBE.

GARDENER AND FLORLST.

N. J. WELLS, Substitute.

SUPERVISOR SEWING ROOM.

MRS. R. C. LEONARD.

SUPERVISOR SHOE SHOP.

BERNARD SWENSON.

SUPERVISOR LAUNDRY.

WILSON G. ROWELL.

ass't. housekeeper.

Mrs. JAS. S. FARNSWORTH.

ENGINEER.
WM. D. BENNETT.

SUPERVISOR NORTH DIVISION. RELIEF MATRON.

CHARLES E. STROUD. Mrs. C. E. STROUD.

NIGHT WATCHMAN.

PAUL A. WEIBE.

CHAPLAIN.

REV. THOS. E. NUGENT.

ASSISTANT MATRON.

Mrs. FRED P. OWEN.

CLERK.
Miss MARIE L. DUIS.

ASSISTANT MANUAL TRAINING
METAL WORKING DEPARTMENT.

PAUL C. BOOTH.

CARPENTER.

HORATIO F. WILBUR.

SUPERVISOR DINING ROOM.

Mrs. THOS. H. MAGUIRE.

SUPERVISOR SLEEPING HALL.

Mrs. HORACE W. KIBBE.

MATRON OFFICERS' KITCHEN.

Mrs. J. PETERSON.

HOSPITAL NURSE,

Miss JULIA O'BRIEN.

SUPERVISOR BOYS' KITCHEN.

Miss HARRIET E. FURBISH.

SUPERVISOR IRONING ROOM.

Mrs. W. G. ROWELL.

SUPERVISOR BAKERY,

BARTLETT KREUZBERGKR.

ASST. TO ENGINEER.

ISSACHER CURRIER.

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THOMAS H. MAGUIRB.

TRACHERS IN CONGRBGATR DEPARTMENT.

CLARENCE R. BICKFORD. JAMES S. FARNSWORTH.

Cottage A.

HORACE C. MARDBN, MRS. H. C. MARDEN,

Supervisor. Matron.

Miss EULELA H. WILSON. Teacher.

Cottage B.
EMBERT S. BERRY. Mrs. E. S. BERRY.

Supervisor. Matron.

Miss ETHEL M. BERRY. Teacher.

Cottage C.
NELSON J. WELLS. Miss MARY 1. RAND,

Supervisor. Matron.

Mrs. JOHN H. PARISH. Teacher.

Cottage D.

CHAUNCEY C. SAWYER, Mrs. C. C. SAWYER.

Supervisor. Matron.

Mrs. LILLA F. DAVIS, Teacher.

Cottage E.

GEORGE H. SAMPSON. Mrs. G. H. SAMPSON,

Supervisor. Matron.

Miss E. MARIA EMMONS, Teacher.

cook SUPTS KITCHEN. TEAMSTER.

Miss HANNAH CROWLEY. DENNIS KEOHANE.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES.

To his Excellency, Frank B. Weeks, Goverytor of the State

of Connecticut,

Sir:— In accordance with the General Statutes, section
2819, chapter 170, the Trustees of the Connecticut School
for Boys beg leave to respectfully submit the following re-
port of their official acts for the fiscal year ending Septem-
ber 30, 1909.

Details respecting the School and its work are contained
in the reports of the Superintendent, State Agent, Farmer,
Physician and other officers of the School, also of the State
Auditors, which with a description of the School and it
methods are appended hereto and made a part of this report.

Under the protection and mercy of Almighty God the
School has been free from epidemics or contagious diseas-
es, and no serious or fatal illness has occurred among our
inmates during the fiscal year.

General repairs have been made on and in the several
buildings as needed, and the property of the State is now
in good condition. Permanent improvements have been
made to the cattle barn, or stable, resulting in a much bet-
ter and more sanitary arrangement for housing and feeding
the cattle, and for caring for the manure, etc. The cost
of these improvements was $539.35. In this connection it
was discovered that our herd of milch cows was infected
with tuberculosis and on January 19, 22 and 23, acting un-
der the advice of the State Cattle Commissioner, we caused
an examination of the herd to be made by an expert in-
spector sent to us by him for that purpose, who applied
the tuberculin test and condemned eighteen cows and one
bull, allowing us from the State Treasury $355. for the

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same. This action necessitated the purchase of other cows
to replace those condemned, which were killed and their
carcasses interred on the farm. For the new herd we have
expended $746.50.

The last two reports made by us mention the failure of
the General Assembly to make a special appropriation for
the completion of the gymnasium building which we have
under construction, the first or basement story being com-
pleted. We have not thought it prudent to proceed fur-
ther with the building, the necessity for which has been
apparent to the Trustees for several years and is still as
great as ever, but we are happy to be able to say that the
General Assembly of 1909 generously made a special
appropriation of $10,000. to the School for the completion
of this work. With this we hope to finish the building as
soon as possible, and perhaps to furnish partially with the
necessary apparatus for making it available for use, even if
we do not fully so furnish it.

As reported in each of our last two annual reports, our
income from the chair shops as then anticipated has very
materially decreased, and there is a strong probability
that this industry will entirely cease in the near future so
far as we are concerned. The reason for this is that man-
ufactures are substituting machinery for hand work.

There was received from the chair shops during the fis-
cal year ending September 30, 1907, $8706.89

1908, $5822.54

1909, $5013.51

If this shrinkage continues as we now expect it will, it
will be quite a serious loss to the revenue of the School, al-
though we have hopes that we shall be able to find quickly
some substitute for the loss of this particular industry.

The long continued drought of the summer and fall of
1909 resulted in a very considerable diminution of our farm
products, and we shall be forced to purchase many supplies
which we ordinarily raise on the farm, such as potatoes,
cabbages and other vegetables, having raised about one half
our usual crop.

Legislation adverse to the interests of the School and state

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was asked for from the General Assembly of 1909, by pe-
tition from individuals, and in one instance refused upon
report of the Judiciary Committee that the petition should
not be granted. This was in brief, that the term of com-
mitment to this Institution should be changed from until a
boy reaches his majority to a definite period fixed by the
court. As the law now provides that a boy may be paroled
by the trustees when he manifests that he has substantially
reformed, and gives evidence that he has profited by the
instruction and training he has received, and can safely to
himself and others be returned to his home, if it proves to
be a home indeed and a suitable place for him, or if deemed
unsuitable then to a home provided for him, it appears to
the trustees that the law as it now stands is correct and re-
quires no change. The boys average a stay with us of about
two years.

The Board of trustees does not receive a boy for punish-
ment, always and in every instance for reformation, and a
start in the right direction: and by precept and example our
every effort is aimed at this result. As has been well stated
by another, "No large number of children of any age can
be properly brought up together without system, and that
statement will of course be modified by the character of the
children thus brought together. Boys in our reforma-
tory institutions come to us as a rule without any training
worthy the name, and one of the first lessons needful for
them to learn is the lesson of method, order and system.
For example, a boy fourteen years old learns for the first
time in his life to rise at an appointed time, to wash his
face, to sit properly at the table, to wait for others to be
helped y to odey al once the orders of the master, to be re-
spectful in word and mein, and to come and go in order.
He learns also what he never knew before, to curb his tem-
per and control his tongue. He must not be late at school,
he must be prompt at his physical or military drill, his
manual training work must be precisely and carefully done;
in short, order, attention and application, the three prime
requisites of all training, are everywhere demanded, and al-
ways emphasized . ' '

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In every case received at this Institution the boy is in-
formed that he is here for reformation, not for punishment.
It is impressed on his mind that it is in his power by cor-
rect conduct to receive a parole in about twelve months,
and that until he shows that he realizes that obedience,
truthfulness and honesty are imperative upon everyone in
the School , he cannot receive a parole. Without exception,
obedience to the laws of the State by officers and teachers,
and obedience to the rules of the School by the scholars, is
demanded and required.

Boys come to us defective physically and mentally, un-
derfed in body and mind. A large percentage is below
the average scholarship, many are unable to read, very
many barely able to do so intelligibly and they have little
knowledge of what is taught in the first grades of the pub-
lic schools. It is right here that we commence to make up
to the boy what he most needs. As expressed by an of-
ficer in another institution. **What may we expect of the
influence of boys and girls who have been trained in refor-
matory institutions upon their homes when they return to
them? I would say that we may reasonably expect an im-
provement in all directions, an elevation of the standards of
living and refinement of the general conduct of every day
life, which is the first lesson, and perhaps the most im-
portant one, leading to an ultimate emancipation of the
family from its long life of degradation and poverty. If
this expectation can be realized it is certain that the bene-
ficent influence of this institution cannot be measured sim-
ply by the proportion of boys and girls they reform, but
there must be added to this element the general uplifting of
society in that part of it which most needs help from the
other half of the world, and which is itself the g^'eatest
menace to the permanent and happy existence to those who
are well to do, and have by continued effort brought with-
in the range of their enjoyment all that God intended man
should have in the world.

'*A reform school is not a penitentiary. There are upon
its inmates no badges of disgrace and felony. There are no
guards with loaded guns to keep them within bounds.

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Children that enter these institutions are given every pos-
sible advantage."

Since the School was opened for the reception of pupils,
March 1, 1854, there have been committed to its care 7918
boys. Of this number it is safe to say that more than
eighty percent who have been graduated from it have taken
their places in society as respectable, self supporting citi-
zens, an honor and a credit to this Institution and to them-
selves.

**In the world outside practically everybody has to work
for a living: it is the law of life. This and how to do it
are taught to the boys. They get the notion finally that
they must work, and then they do. In many cases this is
just what they have been avoiding and consequently fall-
ing into crime. How much good the reformatories accom-
plish nobody can say. Boys are .sent out under parole
and for some time are kept under surveillance. After a
time they move on and disappear in the millions of our
population. It seems safe to say that seventy percent of
those whom the courts send to these institutions never turn
up in court again. This is a magnificent record and a com-
plete vindication of the system. There are cases, not a
few either, where graduates of the reformatories have taken
high places. Some are independently rich. Many write
back expressing gratitude for what has been taught to them.
Surely Connecticut ought to do what she can to rescue the
boys who, unless cared for, are pretty certain to go to the
devil. It is an economic proposition, but that is nothing
beside the moral aspects of the movement. It means the
saving of men."

The second matter before the General Assemblv of 1909
which passed both branches, and was returned without ap-
proval by your Excellency for reasons stated, requires no
words from us. We heartily commend your action.

It is possible that we may come to the General Assembly
with a request for an appropriation to construct a suitable
building for a work shop as the floor space now available is
very limited and much scattered, being in at least six differ-
ent buildings.

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Our boys have shown commendable advancement in
study, conduct and appearance. They appear to us to be
contented and happy. In the manual training department
they are interested and improve from week to week, nearly
every one showing some aptitude for the trades which we
try to teach them, at least the elements.

We feel that the spirit of the School, its progress, and the
high place it occupies among institutions of this character,
is due very largely to the ability and management of our
superintendent, and to him and the officers and teachers
who work in harmony with him and his methods we give
great credit.

The people of the State of Connecticut have builded bet-
ter than they knew, when they established this Institution.
It has done, and is still doing a great work; and it is our
earnest prayer that it continues to do for the unfortunate,
wayward juveniles that come to its doors, even better in
the future than it has done in the past.

JAMES N. STATES,

JOHN C. BYXBEE,

N. L. BRADLEY,

JOHN T. WALSH,

JOHN W. COE.

I. L. HOLT,

HENRY J. POTTER,

GEORGE P. CRANE,

ZALMON GOOD9ELL.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 12th day of Jan-
uary, 1910.

FRED P. OWEN,

Notary Public,

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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.

To the Honorable Board of Trustees of the Connecticut School

for Boys,

Gentlemen: — I herewith submit my annual

report for

the fiscal year ended September 30, 1909.

Number of boys in the School Oct. 1, 1908,

450

Committed since from

Hartford County, .

New Haven County,

Fairfield

New London

Middlesex

Tolland

Litchfield

Windham

Number returned on old commitments,

30 177

Total, ....

627

Released in various ways.

203

Number remaining in the School September 30, 1909, 424
The monthly average was 431 and the average time in the

School of the boys who were released, was two years and

two months.

In comparison with the fiscal year ended September 30,

1908 there is a decrease of twenty-six in the number in the

School, and of fifteen in the monthly average. The average

length of detention of the boys who were released, was "five

months longer.
The tendency of the probation system of the courts is to

send us boys more difficult to manage. A boy who has been

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placed on probation once, or more times and fails to profit
by it, comes to as older in years and more wilful in char-
acter.

While I am heartily in favor of placing: a boy on proba-
tion for the first, and perhaps the second offense, thus sav-
ing the more hopeful cases from commitment to an institu-
tion, I am of the opinion that the further exercise of clem-
ency leads to a disrespect for law and authority on the part
of the youthful offender, which is harmful to him, and apt
to make him a greater danger to society.

Exhibits showing the financial condition of the School
and the usual statistics are annexed as a part of this report.

In conclusion I desire to express my appreciation of your
hearty co-operation and support.

Respectfully submitted,

CHAS. M. WILLIAMS,

SuperinteTident.

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EXHIBIT NO. 1.

CLASSIFIED STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES

OP THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS, FROM

OCT. 1, 1908 TO SEPT. 30. 1909.

J79355.22

RECEIPTS

EXPENDITURES.

Cash on hand

Band, .

$68.69

Oct. 1, 1908, .

$4961.30

Chair shop.

270.53

State Treaaurer,

67999.42

Clothing,

3914.72

Boarders,

183.76

Farm and SUbles.

4956.31

Chair Shop,

5257.37

Fuel and Lights,

6576.76

Clothing.

190.83

Freight,

109.90

Farm and Stables,

549.12

HospiU),

397.66

Printing,

12.58

House Furnishings, .

3051.74

Miscellaneous,

200.84

Insurance,

2325.00

Library and Chapel. .

100.12

Laundry,

171.48

Manual Training,

56.51

Printing,

138.86

Provisions,

20619.79

Repairs,

3024.35

Salaries,

27511.89

School and Office,

556.18

Traveling,

221.76

Telephone & Telegrap

h, 86.67

Water, .

. 1266.67

Miscellaneous,

56.53

Cash on hand.

. 3873.10

$79355.22

Mbridbn, Conn., Dec. 14, 1909.
This certifies that we have examined the accounts of the Superin-
tendent and of the Treasurer of the Connecticut School for Boys for
the fiscal year .which ended September 30, 1909, compared said ac-
counts with the vouchers therefor and found them correct.

The balance in the hands of the Treasurer, after the payment of
all September orders, was three thousand eight hundred and seven-
ty-three dollars and ten cents. ($3873.10)

William P. Bailey, > Auditors of
Edward S. Roberts, \ Public Accounts.

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EXHIBIT NO. 2.

SHOWING THE WHOLE NUMBER OP BOYS THAT HAVE BEEN

INMATES OF THE SCHOOL SINCE ITS OPENING IN

MARCH, 1854.

Whole number since opening, . 7918

Number remaining in the School Oct. 1, 1908, 450
Committed since from

New Haven County,

Fairfield

New London

Middlesex

Litchfield

Tolland

Windham

Number returned on old Commitments,

30 177

Total. ....

627

Released in various ways, .

203

Number remining in School Sept. 30, 1909,

424

EXHIBIT NO. 3.

SHOWING AGE OF BOYS AT COMMITMENT.

AGE

Five,

Six,

Seven,

Eight,

Nine,

Ten,

Eleven,

Twelve,

Thirteen,

Fourteen,

Fifteen,

Sixteen,

Seventeen,

PAST YEAR PREVIOUSI^Y TOTAI,

107

108

282

287

724

729

853

867

1140

1158

1302

1335

1386

1421

1489

1524

362

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AGE

Eighteen,
Nineteen,
Twenty,

PAST YEAR PREVIOUSI^Y TOTAI,

0 19 19

0 5 5

0 1 1

Total, 147 7771

EXHIBIT NO. 4.

SHOWING FOR WHAT OFFENSE COMMITTED.

EXHIBIT NO. 5.

7918

Theft,

Incorrigibility,

Truancy,

Larceny,

Assault.

Vagrancy,

Burglary. .

Embezzlement,

Destitution,

Defrauding Gas Co.

Taking a Horse,

Obstruction on Railroad, .

Poisoning a Horse,

Statutory Burglary,

Breaking and Enter

ing,

147

SHOWING BY WHAT AUTHORITY COMMITTED

Rockville Superior Court, ....

Bridgeport Court of Common Pleas,

New Haven

Hartford Superior Court, ....

Police and City Courts,

Bridgeport, .....

Stamford, .....

Windham, .....

Putnam, .....

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Vernon,

New Haven,

Hartford, .

New Britain,

New London,

Waterbury, .

Ansonia,

Derby,

Meriden,

Berlin,

Borough and Town Courts

Nor walk.

Wallingford,

East Hartford.

Manchester,

Bran ford,

Groton,

New Milford,

Torrington, .

Naugatuck,

Greenwich,

Killingly, .

Hamden,

Justice Courts, various tow

ns,

EXHIBIT NO. 6.

147

SHOWING VARIOUS REASONS POR WHICH BOYS HAVE

LEFT THE INSTITUTION.

Discharged by Trustees, . . . .

Appeal taken, ....

Returned to relatives,

155

Placed at various occupations.

Entered the United States Navy, .

Escaped, .....

203

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EXHIBIT NO. 7.

SHOWING BIRTHPLACE OF THOSE COMMITTED.

Connecticut, ..... 93

Massachusetts, ..... 8

Rhode Island, ..... 1

New York, ..... 7

New Jersey, ..... 1

Pennsylvania, ..... l

Virginia, ...... 3

Wisconsin, ...... 1

Canada, . . . .2

England, ...... 3

Ireland, ...... 1

Sweden, ...... 2

Ru.ssia, ...... 1

Germany, ...... 1

Austria Hungary, . 6

Italy, . . . 11

Poland, ...... 5

Total, ..... 147

EXHIBIT NO. 8.

SHOWING PARENTAGE OF THOSE COMMITTED.

American,

French,

Slavonian,

Canadian,

Italian,

Polish,

Irish,

Norwegian,

Swedish,

English,

Jewish,

Bohemian,

Austrian,

Hungarian,

Lithuanian,

German,

Japanese,

Russian,

42
5
6
3
26
16
16
2
3
5
1
1
3
7
3
5
1
2

Total, .

147

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EXHIBIT NO. 9.

STATISTICAL FORM FOR STATE INSTITUTIONS.
PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH A RESOLUTION OF THE NA-
TIONAL CONFERENCE OF CHARITIES AND CORRECTION,
ADOPTED MAY 15. 1906.
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1909.

NAME OF INSTITUTION — CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

POPULATION.

Number of inmates at beginning of

6scal year, .
Number received during the year,
Number discharged or died during

the year.
Number at the end of the fiscal year,
Daily average attendance(i. e. num-
ber of inmates actually present)
during the year.
Average number of officers and em-
ployees during the year,

EXPENDITURES.

Current Expenses —

1. Salaries and wages,

2. Clothing,

3. Subsistence,

4. Ordinary repairs,

5. Office, domestic and outdoor

expenses, .

MALE FEMALE TOTAL

450
177

203
424

431

$27511.89

3914.72

20619.79

3024.35

20411.37

Total, .
Extraordinary Expenses —

1. New buildings, land, etc.,

2. Permanent improvements to

existing buildings.

Total,

Grand Total. .

$75482.12

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REPORT OF THE STATE AGENT.

Meriden, Conn.» October i, 1909.
To the Trustees of the Connecticut School for Boys,

Gentlemen: — Herewith is respectfully submitted the re-
port of the department of visitation for the year ended Sep-
tember 30. 1909.

Number of boys on the visiting list October 1, 1908, 219
Number added to the list during the year, . 162

381

124

155

Total, .

Became of age or discharged,

Returned for serious fault,

Returned for relocation.

Died, . . .

Recommitted, .....

Number passing out of my care during the year,

Number of boys on the visiting list October 1, 1909, 226
The number of boys paroled and added to the visiting
list must not be compared with Exhibit No. 6 of the school
report, as the latter include those discharged by the Courts
or otherwise disposed of and are beyond my jurisdiction.

The two hundred and twenty-six boys on the visiting
list are classified as follows: Eighteen are on the unknown
list, one out of the state, one in the U. S. Navy, thirty-five
attending school, and the remaining one hundred and sev-
enty-one were employed at the following occupations when
last visited:
Circus, 1 Hat Mfg. Co., 3

Chore Boy, 8 Clothes Pressing Co., 1

Out of Employment, 11 Cotton Mill, 3

Farm Work, 17 Grocery Clerk, 3

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Trucking Co., 4

I Coe Brass Co. .

Laborer, ^

I Provision Market,

Teamster, *

1 Machine Mfg. Co. ,

Street Railway Co.,

I Rubber Co..

Painter (trade), 1

I Wood turning.

B. &H. Mfg. Co.,

I Bakery.

Street Sprinkler, 1

L Invalid,

Chase Rolling Mill, 1

I Corbin Screw Co.,

Pattern Maker (trade). 1

L Laundry,

Silver Mfg. Co., i

I Hotel,

Box Mfg. Co., ]

[ Assisting Parents,

Pratt & Whitney, ]

L Printing,

Florist, ]

I Wire Co.,

Fur Co.. ]

I Livery Stable,

Shepard Mfg. Co., ]

I Hardware Mfg. Co. ,

Water Boy, ]

L Silk Mill,

Scoville Mfg. Co.. ^

^ Electrical Co.,

Hartford Screw Co., ]

L Buckle Mfg. Co.,

Oystering,

I Cut Glass Co.,

Clerk. ]

L Barber (trade).

Bassett Mfg. Co.. ]

L aockMfg. Co..

Office Work. 1

1 Biaaon (trade).

Boys' Clnb, ]

L agar Mfg. Co..

Leather Goods Mfg. Co. , 1

I Bishop Mfg. Co. ,

Cotton Gin Mfg. Co., ]

I Iron Works,

Fruit Store, ]

I Bleaching Co. ,

Foundry, ]

I T/Ock Mfg. Co.,

Greenhouse. 1

L Gas Co..

Tailor (trade). 1

Ordnance Co. ,

New Haven Paper Co. . 1

I Malleable Iron Co. ,

Meat Market. 1

Plumber (trade).

Construction Co., 1

Janitor,

Job Work. 1

Cutlery Co.,

Eaton, Cole and Bnrnham

New Departure Co. ,

Mfg. Co., 1

ReglinoShoeCo.,

Electric Supply Co. , 1

Railroad Co.,

Yale Mfg. Co.. 1

The above table shows tha

t—

17 or 10 perce

jnt are on farms-.

24 or 14 perce

mt are at trades.

120 or 70 perc€

mt miscellaneous.

10 or 6 percer

It are out of work.

Employment was found

for one hundred and twenty-

six

boys during the year. As

> far as possible this work was se-

cured in accordance with

the ability of the boy. I wish to

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cite a case, one of the many, of one of our probationers.
When committed to this School he had little if any edu-
cation, when paroled October 12, 1908« he had a common
school education, and had made such progress in the wood
turning department that I was able to place him advantage-
ously in one of the largest Mills of a nearby city. He is
fast becoming a skilled workman; has had his wages raised
several times during the year, attends church regularly and
is respected in the community in which he lives.

The report cards of the two hundred and twenty-six boys
remaining on the visiting list October 1, 1909, show that at
the time of last visit —

181 or 80 percent were doing well.

40 or 17 percent were doubtful.

5 or 3 percent were doing badly.

Paroles.

Number of boys placed with parents, . 140

Number placed with others, ... 22

Total, ...... 162

RETURNS.

Number of boys returned for serious fault, . 18

Returned for relocation, . . . .10

Total, . . . . . . 28

VISITS.

Number of visits made to boys on the visit-
ing list, ..... 540
Investigation of homes and places before parole, 193

Total, ...... 733

Relocations.
Number of boys relocated after parole, . . 11

Collections.

Amount of wages collected for boys during the
year ended September 30, 1909, and paid
to the School, .... $559.94

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Homes Secured.

The homes provided for the twenty -two boys placed dur-
ing the year were selected with care and special reference
to the advancement of the boys.

One hundred and seventy-three investigations together
with five hundred and forty visits were made, reported in
writing and submitted to the Superintendent.

My correspondence has been large and many letters re-
ceived express appreciation for what has been done for
them by the School. The following will show one of many
such received:

Dear Mr. Parish,

I thought I would write and let yon know that I
am still working as printer where you placed me when paroled. I
wish to thank yon for getting me such a good place. I now get ten
dollars per week and expect to get my wages raised soon. Give my
regards to Mr. Williams and Mr. Tucker. Hoping I may see yon
soon, I remain, very sincerely,

J. J. M.

Financial Statement.
Salary, ..... $1200.00

Traveling, .... 733.11

Total, ..... $1933.11

In concluding this report I desire to thank the Superin-
tendent- and the many friends throughout the state who have
assisted me in various ways, and to the Honorable Board
of Trustees for their confidence.

Respectfully submitted,

J. H. PARISH,

State Agent,

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FARMER'S REPORT.

To the Superintendent of the Connecticut School for Boys,

GROWN BY THE FARMER.

115 Tons Ensilage,
40 *' English Hay,
3 ** Meadow Hay,
5 ** Corn Fodder,
1103 Bushels Potatoes,
155 ** Turnips,
36225 Quarts Milk,
3725 Dozen Sweet Corn,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE A.

2055 Heads Cabbage,
210 Bushels Tomatoes,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE B.

548 Bunches Asparagus,
350 ** Rhubarb,
2305 Quarts Strawberries,
67 * * Currants,
756 * * Raspberries,
26 ** Gooseberries,
2190 Summer Squash,
2377 Early Cucumbers,

14 Bushels Pears,
2500 Fall Squash,
2800 Winter Squash,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE C.

83 Bushels Onions,
1300 Dozen Bunches Onions,

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9 Bushels Top Onions,
2630 lbs. Grapes,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE D.

186 Bushels Peas.

6>2 ** Winter Beets.

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE E.

6! 2 Bushels Beans.
42 ** String Beans. .
68 ** Lima Beans. .

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR NORTH DIVISION.

86 Bushels Beets,
236 ** Carrots.

12 ** Parsnips.

GROWN BY GARDENER.

2756 Heads Lettuce,
4400 Table Celery.

47 Bushels Swiss Chard.

87 ** Spinach.
21 ** Tomatoes.

1564 Dozen Radishes,

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES.

His excellency. Prank B. Wbeks, Governor of the Stale of

Connecticut.

Sir: — The trustees of the Connecticut School for Boys
herewith present the report of their doings during the fis-
cal year ending September 30, 1910.

The reports of the Superintendent, State Agent, and
other officers hereto appended contain detailed and specific
information of many matters respecting the School and are
made a part of this report.

General repairs in the several buildings have been attend-
ed to as required during the year and all buildings are in
good condition. Expenditures for new equipment during
the year were $6933.24. The only permanent addition to
the buildings of the State during the year is the completion
of the gymnasium building, for which the General Assem-
bly of 1909-10 made a special appropriation of $10000.
The building now about completed is a brick structure, sub-
stantially fireproof, one story high above the basement, and
seventy-two feet six inches long by forty-three feet four
inches wide. From the appropriation we hope to be able to
equip it with the necessary apparatus for which it is in-
tended, and to have it in use within the next thirty days.

The increase in the cost of everything used in connection
with the support and maintenance of the Institution has
been so marked, and the indications are so cle^ that the
present prices will go still higher, we feel that it may be-
come necessary for us to ask the General Assembly for an
increase of at least fifty cents a week for each boy in our
care, for the coming two years.

The common school work has been satisfactory, and offi-

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cers of the School, and teachers from outside the Institu-
tion who have visited our schools, universally commend
them and express surprise and gratification at the results
obtained. The boys in the School have attended every
school day during the year, and respond very readily to
the regularity of the instruction which has been given
them.

The manual training work has gone on as usual and the
results from this department are very gratifying to the
trustees, oflBcers, and teachers, and we are continually re-
ceiving good reports from our boys who have gained their
honor and been paroled, who on account of the instruction
which they have received have been able to at once procure
employment at trades. For instance, a boy was paroled
from here during the month of August, who immediately
returned to his home in one of our nearby cities and in
twenty-four hours obtained a good situation as a printer at
the established wages for that craft. He learned the trade
here.

The band continues its high reputation for good work
and has been able to give the people of Meriden during the
summer many musical treats from the grounds of the
School by their efforts.

Additions have been made to the library from time to
time as required, and the inmates of the School very much
appreciate and enjoy the privilege.

The moral and religious services on Sundays and on other
suitable occasions, carried on with the assistance of the resi-
dent Catholic Clergy and Sisters of Mercy, in the chapel,
have been a source of much gratification to us, and to the
pppils, parents and friends of that denomination. The
Protestant services have also proved to be of high value,
and every proper effort is continued to be made to give our
pupils such instruction as will be useful and helpful to them.

The discipline remains of a high order, and the spirit
among our inmates has been very commendable for the
year.

With few exceptions the boys have given very satisfac-
tory evidence that they have profited by their life with us,

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and we have very fi^ood reports from a large majority of
those who have been paroled, many of whom when they hare
a vacation, or day off, return to the School for a visit.

The State Agent's report will give evidence of his indus-
try and faithfulness to the work entrusted to him, and we
particulsu'ly call attention to the details of the same.

Our financial statement speaks for itself and gives evi-
dence that we have husbanded our resources, and we be-
lieve gotten a full dollar's worth for every dollar expended.
To the faithful and efficient services of the Superintend-
ent, officers and teachers, we are principally indebted for
the good results which we here report. They have been
good and faithful servants of the Commonwealth.
Dated at Meriden, Conn., Oct. 12. 1910.
JAMES N. STATES,
GEORGE P. CRANE,
JOHN W. COE,
JOHN C. BYXBEE,
ZALMOM GOODSELL,
N. L. BRADLEY,
JOHN T. WALSH,
HERNY J.POTTER,
I. L. HOLT.
Subscibed and sworn to before me, Oct. 12, 1910.

FRED P. OWEN,

Notary Public.

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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.

To the Hotioradle Board of Trustees of the Connectiait School

for Boys.

Gentlemen:— Herewith, I submit my

annual

report for

the fiscal year ended September 30, 191C

Number of boys in the School Oct. 1,

1909,

424

Committed since from

Hartford County, .

New Haven County,

Fairfield

New London

Middlesex

Tolland **

Litchfield

Windham

Number returned on old commitments,

Escapes,

204

Total, ....

628

Released in various ways, .

•

194

Number remaining in the School September 30, 1910, 434
The monthly average was 420, and the average time
spent in the School by the boys who were released was two
years and three months. Compared with the fiscal year
ended September 30, 1909, there is an increase of ten in the
number remaining in the School, and a decrease of eleven
in the monthly average.

The usual statistical tables are annexed as a part of this
report.

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In conclusion I wish to express my s^rateful appreciation
of your hearty support.

Respectfully submitted,

CHAS. M. WILLIAMS,

Superintendent.

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EXHIBIT NO. 1.

CLASSIFIED STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES

OF THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS, FROM

OCT. 1, 1909 TO SEPT. 30, 1910.

RECEIPTS.

EXPENDITUF

.ES.

Cash on hand

Band, .

$58.12

Oct. 1. 1909, .

$3873.10

Chair Shop,

218.91

State Treasurer,

65400.07

Clothing,

3591.48

Boarders,

141.39

Farm and Stables,

3898.61

Chair Shop AccH. ,

5853.39

Fuel and Light,

7231.20

Clothing,

140.89

Freight,

144.57

Farm and Stables,

65.50

Hospital,

351.88

Printing:,

18.52

House Furnishings, .

2441.57

Miscellaneous, .

205.03

Library and Chapel,

102.64

State Treas. Spec. App

r., 8000.00

Laundry,

445.65

Printing,

252.50

Provisions,

21246.48

Repairs,

2089.12

Salaries,

27501.53

School and office.

484.36

Traveling,

212.23

Telephone,

105.50

Water,

. 1150.61

Miscellaneous,

50.68

Gymnasium, .

6933.24

Manual Training.

219.49

Cash on hand, .

. 4%7.52

$83697.89

Mbridbn, Conn., November 10, 1910.
This certifies that we have examined the accounts of the Superin-
tendent and of the Treasurer, of the Connecticut School for Boys for
the fiscal year which ended September 30, 1910, compared said ac-
counts with the vouchers therefor and found them correct.

The balance in the hands of the Treasurer, after the payment of
all September orders, was four thousand nine hundred and sixty sev-
en dollars and fifty two cents. ($4967.52.)

William P. Bailey, ) Auditors of
Edward S. Roberts, ) Public Accounts.

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EXHIBIT NO. 2.

SHOWING THE WHOLE NUMBER OF BOYS THAT HAVE BEEN

INMATES OP THE SCHOOL SINCE ITS OPENING IN

MARCH, 1854.

Whole number since opening, 8080

Number remaining in the School Oct. 1, 1909, 424
Committed since from

Hartford County, .

New Haven County,

Fairfield ][

New London

Middlesex

Tolland

Litchfield []

Windham

Number returned on old commitments.

" Escapes,

2 204

Total. ....

628

Released in various ways, .

194

Number remaining in School Sept. 30, 1910,

434

EXHIBIT NO. 3.

SHOWING AGE OF BOYS AT COMMITMENT.

AGS

Five,

Six,

Seven,

Eight,

Nine,

Ten,

Eleven,

Twelve,

Thirteen,

Fourteen,

Fifteen,

Sixteen,

Seventeen,

Eighteen,

Nineteen,

Twenty,

PAST YEAR PREVIOUSLY TOTAL

108

109

287

289

729

745

867

888

1158

1185

1335

1366

1421

1444

1524

1564

362

162

7918

8080

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EXHIBIT NO. 4.

SHOWING FOR WHAT OFFENSE COMMITTED.

Theft,

Incorrigibility,

Truancy,

Larceny.

Burglary, .

Destitution,

Defrauding Gas Co,

Obstruction on Railroad, .

Horse theft.

Throwing missile at train,

Abusive language, .

Displacing railroad switch,

Arson, ....

Forgery, ....

Ringing fire alarm.

Injury to public property, .

Assault,

Train riding,

Statutory burglary.

Trespass on railroad.

Vagrancy, .

162

EXHIBIT NO. 5.

SHOWING BY WHAT AUTHORITY COMMITTED.

Bridgeport Superior Criminal Court,

New Haven Court of Common Pleas,

Waterbury District Court,

Police and City Courts,

Bridgeport,

New Haven,

Hartford, .

New Britain,

Waterbury, .

Danbury,

Stamford,

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Derby.

New London,

Middletown,

Norwich,

Meriden,

Willimantic,

Putnam,

Ansonia,
Town and Borough Courts

Nor walk,

Fairfield,

Enfield,

Orange,

Litchfield,

Huntington,

Greenwich,

New Milford,

Stonington,

Stafford,

Bristol,

Winchester, .

Wallingford,
Justice Courts, various towns,

1
5
3
7
3
2
1
2

1
12

162

EXHIBIT no: 6.

SHOWING VARIOUS REASONS FOR WHICH BOYS HAVE
LEFT THE INSTITUTION.

Discharged by the Trustees, ... 12

Appeal taken, ..... 12

Returned to relatives, .129

Placed at various occupations, ... 3

Escaped,
Discharged by Court,

to The Organized Charities,
Became of age,

194

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EXHIBIT NO. 7.

SHOWING BIRTHPLACE OF THOSE COMMITTED.

Connecticut, ..... 95

Massachusetts,

Vermont, . .

Rhode Island,

New York,

New Jersey,

Pennsylvania,

Virginia,

Ohio,

Canada,

England,

Germany, .

Poland,

Russia,

Italy,

Austria Hungary,

162

EXHIBIT NO. 8.

SHOWING PARENTAGE OF THOSE COMMITTED.

Italian, ...... 42

American, .

Irish,

Polish,

German,

French,

Hungarian,

Lithuanian,

Slavonian, .

English,

Jewish,

Austrian,

Swedish,

Scotch,

Russian,

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EXHIBIT NO. 9.

STATISTICAL FORM FOR STATE INSTITUTIONS.

PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH A RESOLUTION OF THE

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF CHARITIES AND CORRECTION,

ADOPTED MAY 15, 1906.

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1910.

NAME OF INSTITUTION— CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

POPULATION.

MAI.K FEMALE TOTAL

Number of inmates present at begin-
ning of fiscal year, 424

Number received during the year, 204

Number discharged or died during

the year, 194

Number at end of the fiscal year, 434

Daily average attendance (i. e. num-
ber of inmates actually present)
during the year. 420

Average number of officers and em-
ployees during the year, 28 22

EXPENDITURES.

Current Expenses —

1. Salaries and wages, $27501.53

2. Clothing, 3591.48

3. Subsistence, . 21246.48

4. Ordinary repairs, . 2089.12

5. Office, domestic and outdoor

expenses, . 22336.04

Total, .
Extraordinary Expenses —

1. New buildings, land, etc.,

2. Permanent improvements to

existing buildings.

Total,
Grand Total,

$6933.24

$76764.65

6933.24

$83697.89
$83697.89

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REPORT OF THE STATE AGENT.

To the Trustees of the Connediatt School for Boys.

Gentlemen: — In compliance with the law, I herewith
submit my annual report of the department of visitation for
the year ended September 30, 1910.

Number of boys on the visting list October 1, 1909, 226
Number added to the list during the year, 148

Total. .

374

Becoming of age and discharged.

Recommitted, .

Died, .

, ,

Returned for serious fault,

Returned for relocation,

Number passing out of my

care during the

year,

122

Number on the visiting list October 1, 1910, 252

The number of boys paroled during the year and added
to the visiting list as given above, must not be compared
with the school report as the latter includes those discharged
by the Courts and otherwise disposed of who are beyond my
jurisdiction.

The two hundred and fifty-two boys on the visiting list are
classified as follows: Twenty-two are on the unknown list
and the remaining two hundred and thirty boys, when last
visited, were employed at the following occupations:

ScovilleMfg. Co.,

Machine Mfg. Co.,

Invalid,

Thread Mill,

Farm Work,

Bolt Mfg. Co.,

Hotel,

Needle Mfg. Co.,

Coc Brass Co.,

Unemployed,

Cotton Mill,

Teamster,

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Restaurant,

Livery Stable,

Meat Market,

Cracker Co..

Waterbary Mfg. Co.,

Foundry Co. ,

Textile Mfg. Co.,

Box Mfg. Co.,

Silver Mfg. Co.,

Woolen Mill,

Hat Mfg. Co.,

Trucking Co. ,

Printing OflSce,

Pipe Bending Co. ,

Clerk,

Barber,

Plumber,

Yale and Towne Mfg. Co.

, 2

Musician,

Hospital Assistant.

Paper Mfg. Co.,

Leather Goods Mfg. Co.,

Employed by the city.

Bakery,

Railroad Co.,

Blacksmith.

Rolling Mill and Foundry, 2

Drug Store, 1

Cotton Gin Mfg. Co., 1

Job Work, 3

Winchester Rifle Co., 1

Cut Glass Co., 3

Cigar Co., 2

Belt Mfg. Co., 1

Tinsmith, 2

Laundry Co. , 2

Shoe Store, 1

Clock Mfg. Co., 2

Cutlery Mfg. Co., 2

Malleable Iron Co., 1

Bleachery Co., 1
Lockwood Lock Mfg. Co., 1

Tobacco Co. , 1

Elevator Boy, 1
Corbin Screw Mfg. Co., 1

Carpenter, 3

Gardener, 2

Chore Boy, 6

Metal Goods Mfg. Co., 1

Ordnance Co., 2

Buckle Mfg. Co., 1

Russell Mfg. Co., 1

Rubber Co., 1

Electric Supply Co., 1

Laborer, 2
The above table shows that —
89 or 38 percent
29 or 12 percent
27 or 11 percent

Florist, 1
Stanley Rule & Level Co., 1
Strouse & Adler Mfg. Co., 1

Cushman Mfg. Co., 2

Wire Mill, 2

Candy Mfg. Co., 1

Electric Plating Co., 1

Upholstering Co., 3

Janitor, 1
Am. Graphopbone Co., 1

Sargent Mfg. Co., 2

Tailor, 1

Novelty Mfg. Co., 2

Coaland Wood Co., 1

Lunch Wagon, 1

Wood turning 1

Underwood Co., 2

Meeker Coal Co., 1

Douglas Mfg. Co., 1

Western Union Co. , 2

Bishop Mfg. Co., 1

Chase Mfg. Co., 2
Conn. Telephone Supply

Co., 1

Fruit Store, 1

Milk Wagon, 1

Silk Mill, 2

Crane and Valve Co. , 1
Students, 22

are in factories,
are at trades,
are on farms.

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22 or 9 percent are students.
63 or 30 percent miscellaneous.

Employment.

The one hundred and forty-eight boys paroled and placed
on the visiting list are classified as follows: Eighteen at-
tend school and the remaining one hundred and thirty
boys were secured employment. As in previous years care
has been exercised in securing work that would be congen-
ial to the boy. I am pleased to state that twenty-nine
boys are learning trades. When we consider that it takes
three and four years to complete a trade, and that a boy
has opportunities to make larger wages in doing ordinary
shop work the incentive must be strong. This fact is due
largely to the system of careful instruction given the boys
in the several departments of this School. Boys are very
often secured employment along the lines taught him here
and he receives fair wages from the start.

The report cards of the two hundred and fifty-two boys
remaining on the visiting list October 1, 1910, show that
when last visited —

209 or 83 percent were doing well.
38 or 15 percent were doubtful.
5 or 2 percent were doing badly.

Paroles.

Number of boys placed in their own homes, . 119

Number of boys placed with others when leaving the

School, ..... 29

Total, ...... 148

Visits.

Number of visits made to paroled boys, . . 603

Investigation of homes and places before parole, 167

Total, ...... 770

Returns.
Number of boys returned for serious fault, . 34

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Number of boys returned for relocation, . 4

Recommitted, ..... 2

Total. ...... 40

Collections.

Amount of wages collected for boys placed out

for the year ended September 30, 1910 and

paid to the School, .... $304.33

Relocations.

The relocation of boys after parole is important as it
gives a boy so placed an opportunity to be self supporting
as well as relieving the state of further expense.
Homes Secured.

Twenty-nine boys were provided with excellent homes
which were selected with special reference to the advance-
ment of the boy. The system of contracts made when a
boy is so placed proves practical and is increasing in favor
with the probationers. These contracts are so made that a
part of the wages to be received by the boy can be saved
and is collected by the agent quarterly and paid over to the
School. It has been demonstrated by past experience that
this system of saving inculcates the habit of thrift and econ-
omy.

One hundred and sixty-seven investigations of homes and
places before parole, together with six hundred and three
visits made to boys on the visiting list were reported in
writing and submitted to the Superintendent.

The investigations were made with reference to the best
interests of the boy. Visitation after parole is of the ut-
most importance as it is the means by which many of the
boys who are weak in character can be kept within a sphere
of usefulness who, were it not for this personal supervi-
sion, might lapse into their former ways.

This supervision given to the boys after parole is such
that it establishes confidence, and a feeling on the part of
the boy that the School and its ofiScers are his friends, and
that a personal interest is being taken in his welfare.

The tables giving the number of returns show an increase

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over any previous year. One protent factor in causing this
state is the inability of the parents to govern their children,
another is the mercenary tendency shown by parents eith-
er through force of circumstances or greed in demanding
all wages earned by the boy, thus forcing him to dishonest
methods to obtain what rightfully belongs to him. This
leads to other shortcomings, and in the end he is returned
to this School.

Correspondence.

My. correspondence increases each year, however, it is
well worth the labor in view of the encouraging results
which follow Through this medium I am able to care for
cases when it is impossible for me to make a visit. The let-
ters received from the boys are cordial and always express
a desire to do better when it has been necessary to give ad-
vice.

Several hours are spent each week with the Superinten-
dent discussing questions pertaining to the work.

Financial Statement.

Salary, . . . $1200.00

Traveling expenses, .... 745.22

Total, ..... $1945.22

In closing this report I desire to thank the Superinten-
dent, the ofiScers of the School, and the many friends
throughout the state for their interest in this work, and to
the Honorable Board of Trustees.

Respectfully submitted,
J. H. PARISH.

State Aj^ent.

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REPORT OP THE PHYSICIAN.

To the Superintendent of the Connecticut School for Boys,

I herewith submit my report for the two fiscal years end-
ing September 30. 1910.

Not a single case of contagious or infectious disease has
visited the School, notwithstanding the fact that severe epi-
demics of diphtheria and infantile paralysis were prevalent
in Meriden and other towns in the state. The strict en-
forcement of the rule not to allow people to visit the School
who reside in towns where contagious diseases are preva-
lent probably has largely contributed to this disirable re-
sult.

As is well known the majority of boys at commitment to
the Institution are undeveloped and anemic. The reason
for this is probably due to the fact that they generally come
from profligate parents and do not receive good food, pure
air and have not had the environment that is conducive to
good health. They, however, respond very quickly to the
benefits derived from an abundance of nourishing food,
regular hours for work, play, sleep, etc.

The sanitary conditions remaingood, and taken as a whole
the general health of the boys in the School compares fa-
vorably with that of any similar period during my long ad-
ministration as school physician.

Very respectfully submitted,

HAROLD A. MEEKS, M. D.

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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF
MANUAL TRAINING.

To the Superintendent of the Connecticut School for Boys,

One of the best located and thoroughly equipped depart-
ments of the Institution is the manual training. It is now
beginning its second decade of effectual work . As you en-
ter the department you will see a large room of 1328 feet of
floor space, with two sides open to the light and air. You
will be impressed with the arrangement of this room, with
its many windows on the north and south sides, and its
nearly 12,000 cubic feet of space. The walls of this de-
partment are pleasing to look upon for every available space
is filled with neat panels of models which serve as object les-
sons for the boys. There are also panels on which are print-
ed in large letters the choicest of manual training mottoes.
This department is provided with all the necessary equip-
ment for the work of manual training. There are in this
room ten double benches for classes, supplied with up to
date tools. In connection with this complete supply there
is the tool board which contains extra tools to be used by
the boys when special work is required. One half of this
room is devoted to the work of wood turning. There are
eight Reed lathes, a Clement pattern maker's lathe, besides
a Wells Bros, speed lathe, which has been added this past
year. These woodturning lathes are equipped with all the
necessary woodturning tools. There has also been added
to this room this year a Pratt & Whitney screw cutting en-
gine lathe equipped with the necessary tools. The power
used in operating the lathes thus described is from a 10 H.
P. general electric motor.

In another part of this room is a table for shellacing and

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finishing of work done in the wood turning and benchwork
classes. Besides the equipment already referred to there is
a 36 inch band saw, Pox trimmer, scroll saw, grindstone,
and emery grinder, all of which are driven by the School
engine. Both the equipment and the power in this depart-
ment are adequate in every way for the work of the School.

The forging classes are conducted in a building 22 x 48
especially constructed with brick sides and floor, equipped
with twelve down draft Sturtevant forges carrying all the
smoke and gas from the building. Each forge is supplied
with an outfit of hand and anvil tools. In this room there
is also a grindstone. Giant drill and an emery grinder.
The power used in this department is from a 7^2 H. P. al-
ternating current motor. Here also are the general black-
smithing tools, including swedge block, cone, benches and
vises. On the walls can be seen panels with models in iron
done by members of former classes, put here to inspire the
boys to do their best in every piece of work.

The course of study consists of three terms of five months
each. The first term gives one month to mechanical draw-
ing and the following four months to bench work. The
second term devotes the first month to mechanical drawing
and the remaining four months to wood turning. The
third term gives the first month to mechanical drawing and
the other four months to forge work.

The boys are first taught the use of common drawings and
to make working drawings of simple objects. Then comes
the bench work where they learn the use and care of wood
working tools. They are required to make eighteen or
twenty articles ranging from penholders to folding draw-
ing tables. The next step is woodturning. Drawings are
first made which are in time worked out in wood by means
of the lathe. In this way they soon become accustomed to
the care and use of wood turning tools, and learn how to
form curves, coves, beads, and the like. The articles made
in this department range all the way from tool handles to
jewels boxes.

The boys are then taken into the forge shop after they
have made drawings of the forge tools and the models used

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in forge practise. As soon as they learn to build and care
for the fire, the use of the tools in the forge shop and some-
thing of the nature of iron and steel from talks on the sub-
ject by the instructor they work out at the forge articles rang-
ing from a common gate hook to the finished steel ham-
mers. The tools used in connection with the screw cutting
lathe have been made by the boys. Some of the tools used
in the woodturning department have also been made by
them. This is not only a saving of expense to the de-
partment but an incentive to the boys to do careful and ac-
curate work.

Manual training has from the first been given an impor-
tant place in the curricultrm of the School. The Superin-
tendent has provided this department with all that was ne-
cessary for its equipment and gives it his constant inter-
est and co-operation . The success of the department is due
in a very great measure to these favorable conditions made
possible by the Superintendent.

Respectlully submitted,

H. R. STONE.

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REPORT OF THE FARMER.

To the Superintendent of the Connecticut School for Boys.

GROWN BY THE FARMER.

112 Tons Ensilage,
52 ** English Hay,
4 '* Meadow Hay,
3 ** Corn Fodder,
2149 Bushels Potatoes,
300 ** Turnips,
41452 Quarts Milk,
4300 Dozen Sweet Corn,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE A.

188' 2 Bushels Tomatoes,
1945 Heads Early Cabbage,
4693 Heads Winter Cabbage,

85 Cauliflower, ....

GROWN BY GARDENER.

2000 Heads Lettuce,

150 Bushels Spinach,
4326 Dozen Radishes,
4000 Table Celery,

180 Bunches Parsley,
1500 Tomato Plants,

160 Bushels Swiss Chard,
4000 Early Cabbage Plants,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE B.

1275 Bunches Asparagus, .

291 '* Rhubarb,
1964 Quarts Strawberries,

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805

311 Quarts Currants,
133 ** Raspberries, .
28 ** Gooseberries, .
976 Summer Squash,
6613 Early Cucumbers,

4 Bushels Late Cucumbers,
20 ** Pears,
4000 lbs Fall Squash,
4500 ** Hubbard Squash, .

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE C.

94 Bushels Red Onions,

22 *' Yellow Onions,
6 ** Top Onions,
1028 Dozen Bunches Onions,

30 Bushels Wind Fall Apples,

10 ** Picked Apples,

18 ** Pears,
1824 lbs. Grapes,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE D.

2395 2 Bushels Peas,
26!^ ** Winter Beets.

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE E.

70! 2 Bushels Lima Beans,
30 ** Shell Beans,
90^ ^2 ** String Beans,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR NORTH DIVISION.

Ill Bushels Summer Beets,
162 V2 ** Carrots, ....

44 '* Parsnips, ....
6 ** Peppers,

INVENTORY OF FARM IMPLEMENTS, CARRIAGES, ETC.

1 Farm wagon, $35.00

1 Milbum wagon, 40.00

1 Chair wagon, 200.00

1 One horse wagon, 35.00

I Business wagon 40.00

1 Two seated sleigh, 70.00

1 Single sleigh, J35.00

1 Two horse chair sleigh, 100.00

2 Bob sleds, 50.00
2 Two horse dump carts, 125.00

1 Ox cart. 10.00

2 Two seated carnages, 300.00

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1 Single carriage, $100.00

2 Single baggies, 125.00
2 Sleds. 5.00
2 Mowing machines, 50.00
1 One horse mower, 25.00
9 Lawn mowers, 36.00
1 Hay carter, 3.00

1 One horse rake, 5.00
9 Scoop shovels, 4.50

2 Long handle snow

shovels, 1.00

4 Wood snow shovels, 1.00

15 Picks, 7.50

20 Hand barrows, 10.00

2 Wheel barrows. 2.00

4 Back saws, 4.00

6 Grab axes, 3.00

5 Axes, 2.50

3 Long handle shovels. 1.50
1 Ice axe. .75

14 Ice tongs, 14.00

7 Ice pikes, 3.5(»
1 Hand saw, 1.00
1 Cross cut saw, 1.50
1 Sledge hammer, .50

1 Sqaare, 1. 00
19 Hay forks. 5.70

2 Bash scythes and snaths. 1.00

3 Grass *• •' 3.00
1 American harrow, 15.00
1 Smoothing harrow, 10.00
1 A harrow, 3.00
1 Portable engine. 275.00

1 Ensilage cntter and

carrier, 75.00

2 Land side plows, 10.00

1 Swivel plow. 5.00

2 Shovel plows. 6.00
1 One horse plow, 4.00
1 Iron land roller, 20.00
1 Lawn roller, 10.00
7 Wood rakes, 1.40

12 Iron rakes, 3.00

5 Dang forks, 2.50

1 Spading fork, .50

3 One horse cultivators, 12.00

2 Potato diggers, $40.00

30 Potato hooks, 7.50

2 Dirt scrapers, 6.00

1 Eclipse corn planter. 15.00

1 Corn marker, 3.00
20 Com cntters, 5.00

2 Wheel hoes, 8.00
93 Hand hoes, 13.95

1 Seed sower, 5.00

3 Paris green machines, 6.00

1 Stevens fertilizer sower, 20.00
8 Half bashel baskets, 3.20

12 Shovels, 3 60

10 Spades. 4.00

8 Grass shears, 2.00

2 Praning shears, 1.50
1 Mason trowel, .75
1 Grass edging knife, .50

150 Feet rabber host, 10.00

1 Grind stone, 3.00

1 Hand sieve, .50

1 Lantern, .25

1 Lawn mower sharpener, 1.00

2 Steel drills, 2.00
2 Stone chisels, 1.00
2 Iron bars, 2.00

4 Cobble poanders. 2.00
4 Cobble hammers. 3.00
1 Screw driver, .25

1 Glazing machine, 1.00

2 Oil cans, .30
1 Steel wall brush, . 75
4 Pulley blocks, 2.00
1 Ice elevator, 2 00
1 Set pulley blocks and

rope, 5.00

50 Feet ^^inch rope, 1.50

1 Platform Scales, 25.00

2 Wrenches, .50

3 Ox chains, 3.00

1 Wire stretcher, 1.00

2 Stone shovels, 1.50

3 Ladders, 3.00

2 Powder sprayers, .50
1 Ice pick, .50

3 Sprinkling cans, .60

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1 Nozzel sprayer,

$.25

1 Sprayer,

.25

5 Hand scratcbers,

.10

3 Garden trowels,

.30

1 Ice scraper,

.25

1 One man saw,

2.00

INVENTORY 0

13 Cows,

1650.00

1 Bull,

40.00

2 Pruning saws, $1.00
I Pair plyers, .50
4 Single harnesses, 80.00

3 Sets double harnesses, 110.00
Blankets, robes, whips, 30.00

8 Horses,

$1400.00

Respectfully submitted,

H. W. KIBBE.

Farmer.

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The Instittstional Home ior Unfortunate Children,

Something dt its History and Work*

For Boys«

Addrett By StspU Charlei M. Ifilliaint at the Coanecticttt

StaU Coofcrence of Charities and CorrectioD*

Hartford, March, 1910.

In 1850 a petition was presented to the General Assem-
bly asking that the necessary steps be taken to establish
and maintain a house of reformation for juvenile oflFenders.
No action was taken till 1851 when a favorable report was
made establishing a State Reform School, with the provi-
sion that $10uOO. would be paid from the state treasury,
when a like amount was actually paid in by individuals of
the state. Prompt response was made and a sum in excess
of what was required was raised by popular subscription;
and in 1852 a site was purchased in Meriden, and a con-
tract made for erecting a building. The contributors in-
cluded many of the foremost citizens of the state, promi-
nent among whom were Theodore Woolsey, President of
Yale College^ and William A. Buckingham of Norwich,
Connecticut's celebrated war governor. Previous to 1850
there were in the United States only three or four juvenile
reformatories, and children who had committed ofifenses
against the law were sent to jail with older and hardened
offenders. Connecticut was therefore among the first to
recognize the need of such an institution, and to provide
funds for establishing it. In February, 1854. notice was
given that the School would be open to receive delinquents
on the first of the following month, and on March 31, of
the next year, one hundred and fifty boys had been com-
mitted. The commitments were for a definite term, includ-
ing an alternate sentence to the jail, prison, or workhouse.

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In the popular mind the School was a place for punishment,
where culprits were confined to protect the public against
their offenses; nor was this view without justification on
account of the prison-like appearance of the building with
its grated windows and cell-like rooms, in which the boys
were locked at night. In the period between 1880 and 1890,
during the administration of Superintendent George E.
Howe, there were notable changes made. Five cottages,
with accomodations for fifty boys each, were erected, and
of hardly less importance, an amendment to the law com-
mitting boys to the school was passed by the General As-
sembly, doing away with the definite sentence, and substi-
tuting the indeterminate form that boys might be held at
the school until twenty- one years of age unless sooner re-
formed. In 1891 the name was changed to The Connecti-
cut School for Boys, and if the purpose was to remove the
stigma from those committed, it was wisdom which came
too late, for, Alas! after wearing the title for forty years,
the old name is indelibly fixed in the public mind, and the
school continues to be called State Reform almost univer-
sally. Beginning in 1899, the governor has appointed bi-
ennially, an agent for the school whose duty it is to inves-
tigate the homes of boys before parole, secure homes and
employment for those whose homes are not suitable for their
return to them, and by visits as often as once every six
months, obtain reliable information as to the conduct and
homes of the boys on parole.

A highly developed system of modern manual training
combining sloyd, plain cabinet work, and wood turning,
was introduced in 1900. Two years later forging was add-
ed, including the hardening, tempering, and finishing of
steel tools.

The boys who are committed must be under sixteen years
of age, and in 1903 the statute was amended so that no boy
under ten years of age shall be committed except upon con-
viction of an offense for which the punishment is imprison-
ment in state prison or a county jail.

The government and control of the school is vested in a
board of twelve trustees, who serve without compensation,

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one from each county, and four from the vicinity of the in-
stitution. Its support is derived from the state by render-
ing a monthly board bill to the comptroller; the rate at pres-
ent being three dollars per week. In other states a definite
sum is appropriated, and that rule is, in my judgment, pre-
ferable to the Connecticut procedure. To meet the sal-
ary and expenses of the state agent, a special appropriation
is made by the General Assembly.

The introduction of the cottage system furnished the op-
portunity, and made necessary some form of classification.
Its chief purpose is to prevent the corruption of children
who are beginners in wrongdoing, by separation from those
who are further advanced in undesirable knowledge, and
without doubt it is the greatest factor of moral education
within the province of the superintendent. It also provides
for greater freedom, with a modification of the discipline to
those who are responsive to education and correction, thus
rendering possible a genuine family life, and creating among
the boys an atmosphere, not of a house of correction, but
of a home. Various methods prevail among different schools,
no one of which is entirely satisfactory, though each doubt-
less shows good results. Our classification is based chiefly
upon age, physical development and morals. The first two
qualifications can be gauged accurately; the last is specula-
tive, for we are unable to measure a boy's character by the
offense which he has committed. Some of our best be-
haved come charged with burglary, or equally serious
crimes, while some of our worst are committed because they
were persistent truants. During the first month of his stay
every boy under fifteen is under special inspection and su-
pervision. If he has been placed in a cottage family and
gives evidence of being unfit to stay, he is transferred to the
congregate department; on the other hand, a boy is trans-
ferred from a congregate department to a cottage family, if
it appears that, notwithstanding his years and size, it will
be for his benefit and not to the detriment of the smaller
cottage boys. At the time of commitment some police court
judges send a personal letter to the superintendent giving
information which is most helpful in deciding where the boy

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should be placed. Objection to sending a boy to the school
used to be made under the professed belief that he will learn
more wickedness there in two months than he will outside
in as many years. This is a tradition handed down from
the time when there was the congregate department only,
with no opportunity for classification, but it is not justified
under the present system.

The tendency of the probation system of the courts is to
send us boys more difficult to manage. A boy who has been
placed on probation once, or more times, and fails to profit
by it, comes to us older in years and more wilful in char-
acter. While I am heartily in favor of placing a boy on
probation for the first, and perhaps for the second offense,
thus saving the more hopeful cases from commitment to an
institution, I am of the opinion that the further exercise of
clemency leads to a disrespect for law and authority on
the part of the youthful offender which is harmfnl to him,
and apt to make him a greater danger to society.

In regard to this matter, Judge lyindsey of Denver ex-
pressed his views in the following emphatic way: **The
industrial school is doing splendid work. It is no longer
looked upon as a reform school. It no longer has about
it the odor of degradatian. The time is almost here when
a boy from the industrial school, as those institutions are
now being conducted, may hold as honorable a place in the
community, and be as proud of his record at that school
as his more fortunate brother from the university. Cer-
tainly this is as it should be.

There should be no hesitation to send a boy or girl to an
institution when it is a proper case. I rather fear the dan-
ger of not sending them there when I ought to. These
schools are doing work as important to the state as your
university. It is not appreciated and little understood by
the general public.'* (N. C. C. C. 1903: 208.)

The true scope and meaning of the educational problem
as applied to any sphere of life has never been adequately
defined, and no less is the educational work of the juvenile
reform school a problem vastly more difficult to solve than
that of the public school system, since it involves not only

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the intellectual, but also the physical, moral and vocation-
al. Nor can the institution look to the home or church for
aid, but must establish and work out its own ideals. More-
over, notwithstanding the disadvantage in which the school
is placed there is no system of education from which more
is expected by the public, nor where its failure to achieve
good results is so quickly apparent. The delinquent, fail-
ing to profit by his instruction, very likely ofiFends, appears
again before the court, and when accounts of his misde-
meanor, together with his previous record have reached the
public through the press, the school's reputation is estab-
lished—so easily and on so slight an assumption is public
opinion molded — and the boy is considered a type of the
school's production, whereas one may truthfully and thank-
fully say he is not an example (of the general rule) but an
exception.

The cottage boys attend school, taught by trained and ex-
perienced teachers, three and one half hours daily, and the
larger boys in the congregate division have a session three
hours long. All the schools are graded and it may be said
of them that they offer the advantages of good training, and
a fair common school education. Compared with the op-
portunities which the instructors in the public schools have
for finished work, our teachers labor under peculiar disad-
vantages, and yet, after many years experience in public
school work, I am firmly of the opinion that our schools do
more for a backward boy than can be expected from, or is
done by the schools outside of this institution. We furnish
for the dull pupil the incentive to study which was lack-
ing, and the probability of his making more relative advance-
ment in his school work is greater than that of a boy who
has made normal progress in his studies before commit-
ment.

No form of a broad education has secured a firmer hold
on the thoughts of modern and progressive educators in fit-
ting for life work than has manual training. It is, indeed,
a highly interesting work, and none the less so, that more
than other branches of education its results are more patent
and hence, in a sense more satisfactory.

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Our manual training department furnishes instruction
yearly to one hundred and sixty-eight different boys. The
terms are five months long and begin in September and Feb-
ruary. There are three classes of twenty pupils each in
bench work, the length of each session being ninety min-
utes. These include pupils who have never had the work
before, and enables us to teach the use of tools to one hun-
dred and twenty different boys annually. The first month
of the term is devoted to mechanical drawing and the re-
maining four tosloyd, and elementarymanual training mod-
els. The .second term begins with one month of mechani-
cal drawing and is followed by four of wood turning, while
the third term work consists of one month of mechanical
drawing and four of forging; the last month being devoted
to forging, hardening, tempering and finishing steel tools.
The mechanical drawing at the beginning of each term is
given to making working drawings of the models the pu-
pils expect to make in the following months. A fair degree
of proficiency in reading drawings is acquired, and this
ability is a help to those who may have a future living to
make in shops and factories. We do not attempt to teach
a trade, but our course furnishes the underlying principles
of many trades, and enables a boy who has done good work,
to obtain an all around mechanical equipment which makes
him quick to pick up and learn whenever an opening for
work is presented. In a few instances where unusual skill
in wood turning has been developed, they have been allowed
to repeat the course and these were graduated, with the
aid of our state agent, directly from the school into wood
turning shops, where they earn good wages and were self
supporting from the start. In another part of this bui^-
ing is an exhibit of the work of this department to which
your attention is invited. It is entirely the work of the pu-
pils. The printing office, sewing room and shoe shop have
also added to the collection a few samples of their indus-
try.

When we come to the character of the children sent us,
I feel that I am in truth with our great social problems. It
is in some cases beholding concrete examples of the results

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of the sad conditions of poverty, ill health and wretchedness
that exist in our cities. Many boys committed are deprived
of what we call moral sensibility. The property rights of
others they do not understand, truth is a vainie and vain
conception to them. To kindness and instruction they ap-
pear to respond, and with apparent sincerity declare their
intention to do right, but they fall with their first tempta-
tion . Not only that, but they sometimes wrong in a shame-
ful manner, those who are befriending them.

In the correction of bad habits and the substitution of
more wholesome ones, we cannot expect from the home,
church, or school, that assistance which under other condi-
tions helps to form a large part of a child's moral educa-
tion. The entire responsibility seems to rest upon the
school.

With delinquents the moral development is closely linked
with the physical condition, and we believe it is an accept-
ed truth that little can be expected in moral reform, until
right ways of living have been taught, and the needs of nur-
ture provided. We meet this by furnishing an abundant
supply of nourishing, well cooked food; by regular hours
for work, play, and sleep, and careful attention to person-
al cleanliness. But more than all. we recognize that the
personality of the teachers and officers with whom they are
in intimate association contributes more than anything else,
by unconscious example, to help them to higher standards
of living. If these officers are imbued with deep religious
earnestness, as many are, their influence for good is certain-
ly not exceeded by that which they receive from weekly re-
ligious instruction on Sundays. The personal touch, the
personal interest, is what counts. It has been well said
that, *Voucan do nothing/i?r a boy, but everything ztdlA
him."

A carefully developed system of parole, and parole super-
vision, completes the educational work. Its scope is too
great, and my time too short to permit of more than brief
outlines. Before release the boy's home is visited and a re-
port made upon it. If its condition afford reasonable as-
surance that he can do well he is sent there: but if it ap-

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pears to be for his best interest to be sent somewhere else,
a home is secured where the influences of his own family
will not reach him. In the selection of these homes more
attention is given to character building than to financial
consideration, though provision is always made that he shall
receive in addition to board and clothing, some money com-
pensation as a reward for his labor. When regular month-
ly wages are paid, a part is forwarded to the school, or col-
lected by the agent, and deposited in a savings bank in the
boy*s name and our trust. The knowledge that he has a
bank account of his own gives us better control over him,
and instead of leaving for parts unknown, if he is dis-sat-
isfied with his place, he often returns voluntarily to the
school for relocation. The parents are urged toco-operate
and send us notice if the delinquent gives evidence of ques-
tionable conduct. Some are prompt to do this, while others
shield him till a serious violation of parole compels his re-
turn. The father of a colored boy about to be paroled was
advised about the danger of allowing his son to stay out late.
He solemnly replied, **I never allow my son to peruse the
streets at night." Many of the boys return to visit us,
especially on holidays, well dressed with clothes bought
with their own earnings and it is an effective object lesson
to the others.

But if the results of consistent training are thus often
pleasantly apparent, still more can we be assured of the
usefulness of the lives of many men who spent some part
of their boyhood at the school and who are indebted to it
for sober, self supporting, law abiding habits. The officers
of the school would not wish to think that the most obvi-
ous achievments of the school are its highest, and you and
I may safely believe that its influence for character build-
ing has been and is a vital and positive force. When in
my mind I balance poverty against wealth with all the con-
comitant circumstances of each condition, when I compare
the natural equipment and advantages of one of our boys
with those of a lad brought up to know material comforts,
the stimulus of the best education and the blessing of a fa-
ther's guidance, I feel that I am not extravagant in saying

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that on a comparative scale of progress the less fortunate
boy has made a commendable advance, and though not so
near the goal of well being and great usefulness as his more
fortunate brother, yet he has passed barriers which would
have tried strongmen. To develop character, to produce
young men of manliness and uprightness is the object of
the school — nothing less good friends — and there is great
reason to believe that it attains no small measure of suc-
cess.

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FIFTY-EIGHTH REPORT

OP THE

eOARD OK TRUSTEES

OPTHB

Connecticut School for Boys

TO THE GOVERNOR.

Includlncr the period ft*om
OOTOBEB 1, 1910 TO SEPTEHBEB 30, 1912.

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TRUSTEES

OF THE

CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

JAMES N. STATES. New Havbn,

Term Expires,
JOHN C. BYXBEE, Meriden.

Term Expires,
JERE D. EGGLESTON, Meriden,

Term Expires,
IRVING h. HOLT, Meriden,

Term Expires,
ZALMON GOODSEIvL, Bridgeport,

Term Expires,
CLARK C. PALMER, Griswold,

Term Expires,
GEORGE P. CRANE, Woodbury,

Term Expires,
ALFRED P. CLIFFORD, Hartford,

Term Expires,
EDWARD L. SMITH, Mansfiei^d,

Term Expires,
NATHANIEL L. BRADLEY, Meriden,

Term Expires,
GEORGE I. ALLEN, Middi^etown

Term Expires,
HENRY J. POTTER, Woodstock.

Term Expires,

New Haven County.

1915.
New Haven County.

1913.
New Haven County.

1913.
New Haven County.
1913.
Fairfiei<d County.
1913.
New London County.
1913.
LiTCHFiEi^D County.

1915.
Hartford County.
1913.
Toi<i,AND County.
1915.
New Haven County.
1915.
MiDDi^ESEX County.
1915.
Windham County.
1915.

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OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES.

PRBSIDBNT.

JABiBS N. STATES.

SRCRETARY AND TREASURER

IRVING Iv. HOLT.

EXECUnVR COM MITTBB.
JERE D. EGGLESTON, JOHN C. BYXBBK.

JAMES N. STATES. HENRY J. POTTER.

ALFRED P. CLIFFORD.

COMMITTBB ON DISCHARGES.

JOHN C. BYXBEE. NATHANIEL L. BRADLEY.

JERE D. EGGLESTON. IRVING L. HOLT.

JAMES N. STATES.

COMMITTRR ON INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING.

ALFRED p. CLIFFORD. EDWARD L. SMITH.

ZALMON GOODSELL. GEORGE I. ALLEN,

CLARK C. PALMER.

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OFFICERS OF THE SCHOOL,
1912.

SITPKRINTENDKNT.
CHARLES M. WILLIAMS.

MATRON,

MRS. CHARLES M. WILLIAMS.

STATE AGENT,

JOHN H. PARISH.

ASS'T SUPT. AND BOOK-KRKPKR,

FRED p. OWEN.

CONSUIvTiNG PHYSICIAN,

HAROLD A. MEEKS, M. D.

SUPERVISOR MANUAL TRAINING
DEPARTMENT.

HENRY R. vSTONE.

SUPERVISOR PRINTING DEP*T,

FRED E. TUCKER.

SUPERVISOR CHAIR SHOP,

CHARLES p. CONNOLLY.

FARMER,
HORACE W. KIBBE.

GARDENER AND FI/)RIST,

NELSON J. WELLS.

PHYSICAI< DIRECTOR,

J. HENRY MUELLER.

SUPERVISOR SEWING ROOM,

Mrs. R. C. LEONARD.

SUPERVISOR SHOE SHOP,

BERNARD SWENSON.

SUPERVISOR I^AUNDRV,

WILSON G. ROWELL.

ASS'T. HOUSEKEEPER,

Mrs. JAS. S. FARN3WORTH.

ENGINEER,

WM. D. BENNETT.

SUPERVISOR NORTH DIVISION,

CHARLES E. STROUD.

CHAPLAIN,

ARTHURS. HANCOCK.

ASSISTANT MATRON,

MRS. FRED P. OWEN.

CLERK,

Miss MARIE L. DUIS.

ASSISTANT MANUAL TRAINING
MKTAL WORKING DEPARTMENT,

PAUL C. BOOTH.

CARPENTER,
HORATIO F. WILBUR.

SUPERVISOR DINING ROOM,

Mrs. THOS. H. MAGUIRE.

SUPERVISOR SLEEPING HALL,
Mrs. HORACE W. KIBBE.

ASSISTANT TEACHER,

Mrs. N. J. WELLS.

MATRON OFFICERS' KITCHEN,

Mrs. M. E. archer.

HOSPITAL NURSE,

Miss JULIA O'BRIEN.

SUPERVISOR BOYS' KITCHEN,

Miss HARRIET E. FURBISH.

SUPERVISOR IRONING ROOM,

Mrs. W. G. ROWELL.

SUPERVISOR BAKERY,
BARTLETT KREUZBERGER.

ASST. TO ENGINEER,

JOHN E. BOWEN.

RELIEF MATRON,

Mrs. C. E. STROUD.

NIGHT WATCHMAN,

CHARLES D. LEWIS.

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SUPERVISOR SOUTH DTVISION AND BANDMASTBR.
THOMAS H. MAGUIRE.

TBACHBRS IN CONGRBGATR DBPARTMSNT.

CLARENCB R. BICKFORD, JAMES S. FARNSWORTH.

COTTAGB A.

HORACE C. MARDEN, Mrs. H. C. MARDEN,

SuPBR VISOR. Matron.

Miss HELEN E. ROSS, Teacher.

Cottage B.

EMBERT S. BERRY, Mrs. E. S. BERRY,

Supervisor. Matron.

Miss CLARA WEBSTER. Teacher.

Cottage C.
H. R. DEARBORN. Miss. MARY I. RAND,

Supervisor. Matron.

Mrs. JOHN H. PARISH, Teacher.

Cottage D.

CHAUNCEY C. SAWYER. Mrs. C. C. SAWYER,

Supervisor. Matron.

Mrs. LILLA F. DAVIS, Teacher.

Cottage E.

GEORGE H. SAMPSON. Mrs. G. H. SAMPSON,

Supervisor. Matron.

Miss E. MARIA EMMONS, Teacher.

cook supt*s kitchen, teamster.

Miss HANNAH CROWLEY. DENNIS KEOHANE.

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REPORT OF THK TRUSTEES.

To his Excellency Simeon Ebbn Bai^dwin, Governor of the

State of Connecticut,

Sir: — In compliance with the requirements of the General
Statutes, section 2819, chapter 170, the Trustees of the Con-
necticut School for Boys herewith respectfully submit the
following report of the work of the School, and its receipts
and expenditures for the fiscal year ending September 30,
1911.

The several reports of the Superintendent, State Agent
and State Auditors, appended hereto, are made a part of
this report, giving in detail full information of the condition
and progress of the Institution in its several departments.

Providentially the School has been free from epidemics
or contagious diseases, and no serious or fatal illness has
occurred among our inmates during the fiscal year.

The schools and manual training departments have made
very satisfactory and commendable progress. No school in
any town can probably show more attentive scholars, or
rapid advance in the several branches taught; and many of
the boys will obtain a good practical education. Each boy
in our care is required to attend school the designated num-
ber of hours every school day in the year, unless prevented
by illness.

The several buildings have had general repairs as need-
ed, but not to the extent which we think they should have
had, as our appropriation for the year was not suflBcient to
warrant the expense. Several of them need painting, and
more extended attention than we had funds to pay for the
same; however, the property is in very fair condition. The
ice house has been condemned and will have to be replaced

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during: the coming antumn. The North Yard will require
resurfacing with concrete, and other repairs to fences and
supports will be necessary in the near future.

The very severe and protracted drought of the past summer
has disastrously affected our farm products, and less than a
two thirds crop will be harvested. The potato crop which
under normal conditions should exceed two thousand
bushels, will barely be four hundred. Cabbages and other
very necessary vegetables, usually raised here, are also de-
plorably short, and it will be necessary to purchase in the
open market for our requirements.

As previously reported, the chair caning industry shows
very little if any improvement, and we fear will soon be a
thing of the past at this Institution. We have in view one
or more other kinds of work to take the place of this, and
hope to successfully meet the emergency if the chair work
fails.

The gradual and constant increase in the cost of provisions
of all kinds, including labor, repairs to buildings, renewals
and other necessary expenses, will require a much larger
appropriation from the state in the future to keep the physi-
cal property of the School in proper condition, and the School
a going institution.

In reviewing the progress and development of the Insti-
tution, the most important feature to be conspicuously no-
ticed is the completion of the gymnasium, and its equipment
for the use and instruction of the youth committed to our
care. Its inauguration and usefulness we hope will fully
justify the expenditure generously made possible by the ap-
propriation by the General Assembly of 1909-10 of $10000.
for its completion and equipment. It is a handsome struc-
ture of brick, about seventy-two feet long by forty- three
wide, with a basement, erected and completed at a cost of
over $15000. About $5000. of this amount was from the
earnings of the boys.

We hope to be able to give physical and gymnastic in-
struction to each one of our wards twice a week at least,
of not less than fifty minutes for each period. To do this
to our average of 430 boys will require the entire time of

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a competent physical instructor, and in the opinion of those
best able to judge, it will be of great benefit to those re-
ceiving the same. We are assured by men of experience
that this instruction will prove of much importance in aid-
ing and assisting in the discipline of the School.

Another important step forward will be the further ex-
tension and addition of one or more features to our manual
training department. This department is doing much to
train our boys to habits of industry, and the use of their
brains as well as their hands in producing something of ben-
efit to themselves and their fellows. They here acquire a
knowledge of the use and care of tools, they learn the neces-
sity of thinking out the thing that is to be done, and plan-
ning the whole to a complete finish. The training they
have in mechanical drawing makes the matter of knowing
in advance, just what it is that is to be done of immense
value to them, even if they never become artizans.

Stated religious services have been held each Sunday in
the chapel, and a very interesting Sunday School is main-
tained. The Sisters of Mercy instruct the Catholic boys an
hour on alternate Sundays, and once in two weeks the priests
are in attendance to celebrate Mass.

It gives us great pleasure to say that the Trustees have
been ably and efiBciently aided in the care and management
of the Institution by the Superintendent, oflftcers and teach-
ers, and to them we are principally indebted for the results
we here report.

All of which is respectfully submitted.

JAMES N. STATES.

JOHNC.BYXBEE,

N. L. BRADLEY,

JERE D. EGGLESTON,

ZALMON GOODSELL,

CLARK C. PALMER,

EDWARD L. SMITH,

GEORGE I. ALLEN,

I. L. HOLT.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this the 10th day of
January, 1912.

FRED P. OWEN,

Notary Public,

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SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT.

To the Honorable Board of Trustees of the Connecticut School

for Boys,

Gentlemen: — Herewith I submit my annual report for
the fiscal year ended September 30. 1911.

Number of boys in School Oct. 1. 1910, 434

Committed since from

Hartford County, .

New Haven County,

Fairfield

New London,

Middlesex

Tolland

Litchfield

Windham

Number returned on old commitments,

Escapes,

204

Total, .....

638

Released in various ways,

•

206

Number remaining in School Sept. 30, 1911, 432

The monthly average was 427, an increase of seven over
last year. The average period of detention in the School
of the boys who were released was two years and three
months.

A classified statement of receipts and expenditures show-
ing the financial condition of the School, and other exhib-
its comprising the usual statistics, are annexed as a part of
this report.
In closing this my fourteenth annual report, which with

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those preceeding it includes a period of more then thirteen

years, I desire to again thank you for your confidence, which

has been supplemented with many acts of personal kindness.

Respectfully submitted,

CHAS. M. WILLIAMS,

Superintendent,

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EXHIBIT NO. 1.

CLASSIFIED STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES

OF THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS, PROM

OCT. 1, 1910 TO SEPT. 30, 1911.

RECEIPTS

EXPENDITURES.

Cash on hand
Oct. 1. 1910, .
SUte Treasurer,

|4%7.52
66788.74

Band. .
Chair Shop, .
Clothing,

$53.69

182.68

3382.79

Boarders,

180.25

Farm & SUbles,

3785.45

Chair Shop Acc'ts,
Clothing,
Farm & Steblcs,

4310.80
149.86
335.68

Fuel, Light & Power,

Freight,

HospiUl,

7742.68
193.62
439.14

Printing,
Miscellaneous, .
State Treasurer,
Special Appropriation,

43.37
219.95

2000.00

House Furnishings,
Library & Chapel,
Laundry,
Printing.

2782.74
178.75
213.15
329.34

Provisions,

19549.49

Repairs,

3199.26

Salaries,

28230.58

School & Office,

593.97

Traveling,

184.87

Telephone,

112.65

Water,

1170.88

Miscellaneous,

175.84

Gymnasium, .

2907.98

Manual Training.

180.54

Cash on hand.

3406.10

$78996.17 $789%. 17

Mbriden, Conn., Dbcbmbbr 21, 1911.
This certifies that we have examined the accounts of the Superin-
tendent and of the Treasurer of the Connecticut School for Boys for
the fiscal year which ended September 30, 1911, compared said ac>
counts with the vouchers therefor and found them correct.

The balance in the hands of the Treasurer, after the payment of all
September orders, was three thousand four hundred and six dollars
and ten cents. ($3406.10)

William P. Bailey, ) Auditors of
Edward S. Roberts, { Public Accounts.

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831

EXHIBIT NO. 2.

SHOWING THE WHOLE NUMBER OF BOYS THAT HAVE BEEN
INMATES OF THE SCHOOL SINCE ITS OPENING IN
MARCH, 1854.

Whole number since opening, . 8237

Number remaining in the School Oct. 1, 1910, 434
Committed since from

Hartford County,

New Haven County,

Fairfield '* .

New London ** .

Middlesex ** .

Tolland ** .

Litchfield ** .

Windham ** .

Number returned on old commitments,

Escapes,

2 204

Total, ....

638

Released in various ways.

206

Number remaining in School Sept. 30, 1911,

432

AGE

Five,

Six,

Seven,

Eight,

Nine,

Ten,

Eleven,

Twelve,

Thirteen,

Fourteen,

Fifteen,

Sixteen,

Seventeen,

EXHIBIT NO. 3.

SHOWING AGE OF BOYS AT COMMITMENT.

PAST YEAR PREVIOUSLY TOTAL

(boarder)

109

. Ill

289

297

745

762

888

900

1185

1203

1366

1392

1444

1482

1564

1599

362

363

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTESS OF THE

AGE

Eighteen,
Nineteen,
Twenty,

PAST YEAR PREVIOUSLY TOTAL

157
EXHIBIT NO. 4.

8080

8937

SHOWING FOR WHA'

r OFFENSE COMMITTED

Incorigibility, ..... 62

Forgery,

Theft.

Injury to property.

Vagrancy, .

Burglary. .

Breaking and entering.

Statutory burglary,

Assault,

Truancy, .

Throwing missile at train,

Larceny,

Obstruction on railroad,

Destitution,

Immoral practices.

Arson,

Horse theft,

Embezzlement,

Boarder,

157
EXHIBIT NO. 5.

SHOWING BY WHAT AUTHORITY COMMITTED.

Bridgeport Court of Common Pleas, l
Rockville Superior Court, . . .1

New London Superior Court, ... 2
Police and City Courts,

Hartford. ...... 20

New Haven, .... 18

Bridgeport, ..... 20

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New Britain,

Willimantic,

Meriden,

Norwich,

Ansonia.

Stamford.

Middletown,

Waterbury, .

Vernon,

Rockville, .

Derby,

New London,

Danbury,

Town and Borough Courts

Nor walk.

Torrington,

Groton,

Branford,

Stoning ton.

Hamden,

Orange,

Naugatuck,

Greenwich,

Litchfield, .

Justice Courts, various tow

ns.

157

EXHIBIT NO. 6.

SHOWING VARIOUS REASONS FOR WHICH BOYS HAVE

LEFT THE INSTITUTION.

Discharged by the Trustees,
Discharged by the Court, .
Returned to relatives.

141

Placed at various occupations,

Escaped,

Appeal taken.

Became of age.

Boarder,

38
4

12
1
1

206

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EXHIBIT NO. 7.

SHOWING BIRTHPLACE OF THOSE COMMITTED.

Connecticut. ..... 95

Rhode Island,

Massachusetts,

New York,

New Jersey,

Pennsylvania,

Maryland. .

North Carolina,

Oklahoma,

Hungary, .

Austria,

Russia,

Italy.

Newfoundland,

Poland,

157

EXHIBIT NO. 8.

SHOWING PARENTAGE OF THOSE COMMITTED.

American, ...... 42

Italian, ...... 28

Polish, . • . 21

Irish, ...... 14

French, ...... 8

Russian, ...... 9

English, ...... 5

German, . . 5

Hungarian, ..... 6

Jewish, ...... 4

Austrian, ...... 3

Lithuanian, ..... 6

Portugese, ...... 1

Danish, ...... 1

Syrian, ...... 1

Bohemian, . 1

Scotch, ...... 1

Swedish, ...... 1

Total, .... 157

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835

EXHIBIT NO. 9.

STATISTICAL FORM FOR STATE INSTITUTIONS.
PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH A RESOLUTION OF THE NA-
TIONAL CONFERENCE OF CHARITIES AND CORRECTION.
ADOPTED MAY 15, 1906.
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1911.
NAME OF INSTITUTION — CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
POPULATION.

MALE FEMALE TOTAL

Number of inmates present at begin-

ning of fiscal year, .

434

Number received during year,

204

Number discharged or died during

the year

206

Number at end of fiscal year.

432

Daily average attendance (i. e. num-

ber of inmates actually present)

during the year,

427

Average number of officers and em-

ployees during the year,

28 24 52

EXPENDITURES.

Current Expenses —

1. Salaries and wages, .

$28230.58

2. Clothing,

3382.79

3. Subsistence, .

19549.49

4. Ordinary repairs,

3199.26

5. Office, domestic and outdoor

expenses,

18319.97

Total,
Extraordinary Expenses —

1. New buildings, land, etc.,

2. Permanent improvements to

existing buildings,

Total,

Grand Total,

$72682.09

$2907.98

2907.98

$75590.07
$75590.07

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To the TnisUes of the Contudicui School for Boys,

Gentlemen: — In compliance with the law I herewith
submit my annual report of the department of visitation for
the year ended September 30, 1911.

Number of boys on the visiting list October 1, 1910, 252
Number added to the list during the year, 169

Total, ......

421

Become of age or discharged,

116

Recommitted, ....

Died, .....

Returned for serious fault,

Returned for relocation, .

Number passing out of my care during the year,

163

Number on the visiting list October 1, 1911, . 258

The number of boys paroled during the year and added
to the visiting list, as given above, must not be compared
with the School report, as the latter includes those dis-
charged by the Courts or otherwise disposed of and who
are beyond my jurisdiction.

The two hundred and fifty-eight boys on the visiting list
are classified as follows: Twenty-two are on the unknown
list, and the remaining two hundred and thirty -six bo5rs,
when last visited, were employed at the following occupa-
tions:

Garage Co. ,

Hat Mfg. Co.,

Farm Work,

Mattress Mfg. Co. ,

Automobile Supply Co.,

Hardware and Machine

Mfg. Co.,

Buckle Mfg. Co..

Bassett Mfg. Co.,

Box Mfg. Co.,

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Students,

Antique Furniture Co. ,

Silver Plating Co.,

Meat Market,

Needle Mfg. Co..

Bleacher Co.,

Restaurant,

Office Boy,

Rubber Co.,

Gardener,

Thread Mfg. Co.,

Cutlery Mfg. Co.,

Carpet Mfg. Co.,

Boys» Club,

Errand Boy,

Ordnance Co. ,

Pope Mfg. Co.,

B. & H. Mfg. Co.,

Printing Office,

American Graphaphone

Employed by City,

Mfg. Co.,

Teamster,

Invalid,

Blacksmith Shop,

Railroad Co.,

Dentifrice Co.,

Cracker Co. ,

Cotton Mill,

Baking Co.,

Carpenter,

Leather Co.,

Machinist,

Elevator Boy,

Laborer,

Coal Barge,

Novelty Mfg. Co.,

Construction Co.,

Barber,

]

Bicycle Repair Shop,

Lock Mfg. Co.,

Florist Co.,

Bryant Electric Mfg. Co.

Stanley Mfg. Co.,

Plumbing,

Cushman Mfg. Co.,

Out of Employment,

O. B. North Mfg. Co.,

Cut Glass Co.,

Orderly,

Drug Clerk.

Sewing Machine Mfg. Co.

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General Railroad Offices,

Brass Mfg. Co. ,

New Haven Water Co.,

Fruit Store,

Hotel.

Wood Turning,

Assisting Parents,

AshcroftMfg. Co.,

Textile Mfg. Co..

Hosiery Co.,

Laundry Co.,

Wire Mill,

Armstrong Mfg. Co.,

Lumber Co.,

Shoe Mfg. Co.,

Grocery Clerk,

Wise & Smith Co.,

Bill Posting Co.,

Hubble Mfg. Co.,

Foundry Co. ,

Candy Mfg. Co.,

Underwood Machine Co.,

Malleable Iron Mfg. Co.,

The above tables show-

79 or 33 percent in factories.
24 or 11 percent are at trades.
33 or 14 percent on farms.

20 or 9 percent students.

80 or 33 percent are miscellaneous.

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Employment.

The one hundred and sixty-nine boys paroled and placed
on the visiting list are classified as follows:

Seventeen are attending school, and the remaining one
hundred and fifty-two boys were secured employment. In
securing employment that would be both congenial and in
accordance with the ability of the boys, I am pleased to
state that my efforts in the past year have exceeded any
previous year. The various manual training courses taken
by the boys help me to determine what they are fitted for
and as a result I am able at times to place such boys to an
advantage. Nothing is more convincing of the truth of the
above statement than the words of a large mill owner with
whom I had placed a boy, that if I had any more like him
that he would employ them all. This young man took a
course in manual training when at the School, and is today
earning good wages.

The report cards of the two hundred and fifty-eight boys
remaining on the visiting list October 1. 1911, show that
when last visited :

209 or 81 percent were doing well.
43 or 17 percent were doubtful.
6 or 2 percent were doing badly.

Paroles.

Number of boys placed in their own homes, 128

Number of boys placed with others when leaving

the School, .... 41

Total, ...... 169

Visitations.

Number of visits made to boys on the visiting list, 530

Investigation of homes and places before parole, 181

Relocations after parole, . . 13

Total, ...... 724

Returned.

Number of boys returned for serious fault, 36

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Total returaed.

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Collections.

Amount of wages collected for boys placed out
for the year ended September 30, 1911,
and paid over to the School, . $319.75

Homes Secured.
Homes were secured, during the year, for forty-one boys.
Some of this number were without homes, and others were
so placed on account of the unsuitableness of their former
homes. The homes selected for such boys are principally
in the country, where it is found that proper supervision
can be given them, and their moral as well as their physi-
cal development is assured. It must not be supposed from
the above that all boys so placed will choose farming as
their vocation in life, though many do. My experience in
placing boys on farms is, that ninty-eight percent of those
so placed who remain a year or more do well. They are so
fortified both morally and physically that when they change
their country home for the city,4hetemptations of their for-
mer life have no influence upon them. When we consider
that these boys, before coming to this School, were neglect-
ed, half starved, on the streets at all hours of the night, as-
sociating with evil campanions and believing every man's
hand against them, the transformation after they have
earned the right of parole, and have lived several years of
wholesome country life is evidenced by the many respect-
able citizens among this class whom I meet in my travels
throughout the state.

One hundred and eighty-one investigations of homes and
places, together with five hundred and thirty visits made
to boys on the visiting list were reported in writing and sub-
mitted to the Superintendent. Investigations of homes and
places, as in the past, have been made with care, and only
in a few instances have mistakes occurred in the past twelve
years. The environments of the homes investigated varies
in as much as the man who labors for small wages can not

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furnish his family with the comforts that the skilled me-
chanic can, nor he with those more fortunate, hence the in-
vestigations are determined by the character of the parents
or relatives who desire the custody of the boy.

Visitation after parole is a very important part of the
work. It is a means whereby those who are weak in char-
acter can be kept in a sphere of usefulness. On these vis-
its encouragement and advice is given the boy if thought
necessary. He is made to feel that all connected with the
School are his friends and that a personal interest is being
taken in his efforts to succeed in life. Whenever a boy*s
conduct is such that he is not inclined to heed the advice
given him, a report to that effect is made to the School and
a request that a warning letter be sent to him. This pro-
cedure usually has the desired efifect. Several hours of
each week have been spent with the Superintendent discuss-
ing questions pertaining to the work, and I desire here to
express my appreciation of the assistance so rendered.

During the year I have received many letters from boys
not on the visiting list but from those who have attained
their majority. These letters usually express an interest
in the School and its officers, especially do they appreciate
the lessons of good citizenship taught them while here.

Financial Statement.

Salary, ..... $1200.00

Traveling expenses, . . 689.53

Total, ..... $1889.53

In closing this report I desire to thank the Superintendent
and the many friends throughout the state for their interest
in my work and to the Honorable Board of Trustees.

Respectfully submitted,

J. H. PARISH.

State A^ent.

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REPORT OF THE FARMER.

To the Superintendent of the Connectiait School for Boys.

GROWN BY THE FARMER.

80 Tons EnsilaRe,
29 ** English Hay,
3^2 * Meadow Hay,
483 Bushels Potatoes.
395 ** Turnips,
52962 Quarts Milk,
2916 Dozen Sweet Corn,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE A.

208i^ Bushels Tomatoes,
2367 Heads Cabbage,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE B.

762 Bunches Asparagus, .
213 ** Rhubarb,
695 Quarts Strawberries,
784 ** Currants,
105 ** Raspberries, .
18 ** Gooseberries, .
26 Bushels Pears,

6 '* Apples,
52 ** Cucumbers, Late,
12480 Cucumbers, Early,
1134 Summer Squash,
3000 lbs. Fall Squash,
3350 *' Hubbard Squash, .

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE C.

9^2 Bushels Onions,

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890 Bunches Onions,
10 Barrels Apples,
12 Bushels Pears,
2112 lbs. Grapes.

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE D.

99*2 Bushels Peas,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE E.

37 Bushels Lima Beans,

39 " Shell Beans,
22 » 2 ** String Beans.

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR NORTH DIVISION.

69 Bushels Beets,
6 * * Winter Beets,
36 ** Beet Greens,
119*2 ** Carrots,

40 *' Parsnips,
7*4 ** Peppers,

GROWN BY GARDENER.

2450 Heads Lettuce,

520 ** Romaine,
1210 Dozen Radishes,

225 Bushels Spinach,

175 Bushels Swiss Chard,
2600 Table Celery,
1500 Tomato Plants,
2000 Early Cabbage Plants,

INVENTORY OF FARM IMPLEMENTS, CARRIAGES, ETC.

1 Farm wagon, $35.00

1 Milburn wagon, 40.00

1 Chair wagon, 200.00

1 One horse wagon, 35. (K)

I Business wagon, 40.00

1 Two seated sleigh, 70.00

1 Single sleigh, 35.00

1 Two horse chair

sleigh, 100.00

2 Bob sleds, 50.00
2 Two horse dump carts, 100.00
1 Ox cart, 10.00

2 Two seated carriages, |250.00

1 Single carriage, 100.00

2 Single buggies, 125.00
2 Sleds, 5.00
2 Mowing machines, 50.00
1 One horse mower, 25.00
9 Lawn mowers, 36.00
1 Hay cutter, 3.00

1 One horse rake, 5.00
6 Scoop shovels, 3.00

2 Long handle snow

shovels, 1.00

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4 Wood snow shovels, $1.00

15 Picks. 7.50

20 Hand barrows, 10.00

1 Wheelbarrow, 1.00

4 Buck saws, 4.00

6 Grub axes, 3.00

5 Axes, 2.50
3 Long handle shovels , 1 . 50
1 Ice axe, .75

14 Ice tongs, 14.00

7 Ice pikes, 3.50
1 Hand saw, 1.00
1 Cross cut saw, 1.50
1 Sledge hammer, .50

1 Square, 1.00

19 Hay forks, 5.70

2 Bush scythes and snaths. 1.00

3 Grass '* ** 3.00
1 American harrow, 15.00
1 Smoothing harrow, 10.00
1 A harrow, 3.00
1 Portoble engine, 275.00

1 Ensilage cutter and

carrier, 75.00

2 Land side plows, 10.60

1 Swivel plow, 5.00

2 Shovel plows, 6.00
1 One horse plow, 4.00
1 Iron land roller, 20.00
1 Lawn roller, 10.()0
7 Wood rakes, 1.40

12 Iron rakes, 3.00

5 Dung forks, 2.50

1 Spading fork, .50

3 One horse cultivators, 12.00

2 Potato diggers, 40.00
30 PoUto hooks, 7.50

2 Dirt scrapers, 6.00

1 Eclipse corn planter, 15 00

1 Corn marker, 3.00

20 Corn cutters, 5.00

2 Wheel hoes, 8.00
93 Hand hoes, 13. 95

1 Seed sower, 5.00

3 Paris green machines, 6.00
1 Stevens fertilizer sower, 20.00

8 Half bushel baskets, $3.20

12 Shovels. 3.60

10 Spades. 4.00

8 Grass shears, 2.00

2 Pruning shears. 1.50

1 Mason trowel. .75

1 Grass edging knife, .50

150 Feet rubber hose, 10.00

1 Grind stone. 3.00

1 Hand sieve, .50

1 Lantern, .25

1 Ivawn mower sharpener, 1.00

2 Steel drills, 2.00
2 Stone chisels, 1.00
2 Iron bars, 2.00
4 Cobble pounders, 2.00
4 Cobble hammers, 3.00
1 Screw driver, .25

1 Glazing machine, 1.00

2 Oil cans, .30
1 Steel wall brush, .75
4 Pulley blocks. 2.00
1 Ice elevator. 2.00
1 Set pulley blocks and

rope, 5.00

50 Feet ^4 inch rope, 1.50

1 Platform scales, 25.00

2 Wrenches, .50

3 Ox chains, 3.00

1 Wire stretcher, 1.00

2 Stone shovels, 1.50

3 Ladders, 3.00

2 Powder sprayers, .50
1 Icepick, .50

4 Sprinkling cans. .80
1 Nozzle sprayer, .25
1 Sprayer, .25

5 Hand scratchers, .10

3 Garden trowels. .30
1 Ice scraper, .25

1 One man saw, 2 00

2 Pruning saws, 1.00
1 Pair plyers, .50

4 Single harnesses, 80.00

3 Sets double harnesses, 110.00
Blankets, robes, whips, 30.00

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INVENTORY OF LIVE STOCK.

18Cow«. $900.00 6 Horses. $1,300.00

1 Ball, 40.00

Respeclfolly submitted,

H. W. KIBBE,

Farmer.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES.

To his Excellency y Simeon Eben Baldwin, Governor of the

State of Connecticut.

Sir: — The trustees of the Connecticut School for Boys
herewith submit their annual report of the Institution for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 1912. The reports of
the Superintendent and other oflScers hereto appended fur-
nish special and detailed information respecting the affairs
of the School.

Notwithstanding the very limited special appropriation
of the last General Assembly and the marked increase in
the cost of living, a fact necessarily affecting the cost of
maintenance of the School, we have been able to complete
the year without having to report other than a relatively
small deficiency. However, of a necessity the matter of
general repairs has suffered postponement and must receive
attention during the coming year.

In the present management the trustees wish to express
their complete confidence.

Owing to our strict system of economy and our constant
vigilance in all affairs vital to the Institution we are now
enabled to present a favorable report.

Systematic arrangement in government, careful regard
for health, — both have been effective in attaining refor-
mation, the end sought in the establishment of the School.

Financially, the year as compared with others, and as
noted in former reports, has been marked by a considerable
loss of revenue due to the decreased output of the chair
shops. To remedy this condition the trustees are earnestly
endeavoring to introduce for the boys another industry
which may yield an increased income. An experiment of

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running knitting machines for the manufacture of mittens
bids fair to be successful.

The unusual weather conditions of the past year have
caused a marked decrease in the farm products. Hardly
one half an average crop will be harvested. The failure of
the potato and cabbage crops last season has made ne-
cessary the outside purchase of these vegetables, forcing us
to an added financial outlay.

The new gymnasium is now ready and we expect much
benefit from its use. An excellent instructor has been se-
cured at a moderate expense, and regular classes will com-
mence during the present month of September.

During the year the number of boys committed to our
care has reached nearly the maximum capacity. As our
revenue is almost entirely derived from the amount ($3.00
per week) appropriated by the General Assembly (for main-
tenance of the School) the trustees feel compelled to ask
that the appropriation be increased to $3.50 per week,
which has been the allowance of the Girls' Industrial School
at Middletown since 1905. We are sure that the exigen-
cies of the School for the next two years will require the ex-
penditure of a much larger sum than has been available
for the last two years. An additional appropriation will
make this possible.

The trustees report that the eflFective management of the
School, and the good results obtained during the year, are
due to the efficient, faithful and conscientious services of
the Superintendent, Oflficers and Teachers.

JAMES N. STATES.

JERE D. EGGLESTON,

JOHN C. BYXBEE,

GEORGE P. CRANE.

CLARK C. PALMER,

EDWARD L. SMITH,

ALFRED P. CLIFFORD,

I. L. HOLT,

NATHANIEL L. BRADLEY.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, Oct. 9, 1912.

FRED P. OWEN,

Notary Public.

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SUPERINTENDENTS' REPORT.

To the Honorable Board of Trustees of the Connecticut School

for Boys,

Gentlemen: — Herewith I submit my annual

report

for

the fiscal year ended September 30, 1912.

Number of boys in the School Oct. 1, 1911,

432

Committed since from

Hartford County,

New Haven County,

Fairfield

New I/)ndon

Middlesex

Tolland

Litchfield

Windham

Number returned on old commitments,

226

Total, .....

658

Released in various ways, .

•

198

Number remaining in the School Sept. 30, 1912, 460

The monthly average was 438, and the average time in
the School of the boys who were released was two years and
four months. In comparison with the fiscal year ended
September 30, 1911, there is an increase of twenty-eight
in the number in the School, and seven in the monthly av-
erage. The average length of detention of the boys who
were released was one month longer.

Many of tlie boys sent here were at the time of their com-
mitment under the charge of probation oflBcers, and our
thanks are due to those oflScials who voluntarily send to the

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superintendent a letter which not only gives the lad's his-
tory but also that of his family. Many timesthe knowledge
thus obtained has been exceedingly useful in selecting for
the boy the family, or department where he would be like-
ly to receive the most benefit.

Annexed as a part of this report are the usual statistical
tables.

In conclusion I wish to give expression to the gratitude
which I hold towards you for your unanimous support and
approval of my management.

Respectfully submitted,
CHAS. M. WILLIAMS.

Superintendent,

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EXHIBIT NO. 1.

CLASSIFIED STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES

OF THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS, FROM

OCT. 1, 1911 TO SEPT. 30, 1912.

RECEIPTS

EXPENDITURES.

Cash on hand

Band, .

$81.37

Oct. 1. 1911, .

$3406.10

Chair Shop,

176.11

State Treasurer,

68381.38

Clothing,

4139.24

Boarders,

142.76

Farm & Stables,

5552.83

Chair Shop Acc'ts,

2650.72

Fuel. Light & Power,

7420.98

Clothing.

132.39

Freight,

241.52

Farm & SUbles.

417.50

Hospital,

576.15

Printing,

49.52

House Furnishings,

2468.00

Miscellaneous, .

294.03

Insurance,

2728.11

State Treasurer,

Library & Chapel.

152.39

Special Appropriatio

n, 5000.00

Laundry,

34.46

Printing,

278.02

Provisions,

22462.47

Repairs,

3428.07

Salaries,

28580.89

School & Office,

581.97

Traveling,

194.00

Telephone,

154.24

Water.

1180.93

Miscellaneous.

49.69

Manual Training,

42.96

$80474.40

Meriden. Conn., December 10, 1912.

This certifies that we have examined the accounts of the Superin-
tendent and of the Treasurer of the Connecticut School for Boys for
the fiscal year which ended September 30. 1912, compared said ac-
counts with the vouchers therefor and found them correct.

At the close of the fiscal year there remained unpaid bills amount-
ing to one thousand four hundred sixty five dollars and fifty-six

cents. ($1465.56)

William P. Bailey, ) Auditors of
Edward S. Roberts, S Public Accounts.

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EXHIBIT NO. 2.

SHOWING THE WHOLE NUMBER OF BOVS THAT HAVE BEEN

INMATES OF THE SCHOOL SINCE ITS OPENING IN

MARCH, 1854.

Whole number since opening, . 8429

Number remaining in the School Oct. 1, 1911, 432
Committed since from

Hartford County,

New Haven County,

Fairfield ** .

New London ** .

Middlesex '* .

Tolland *' .

Litchfield ** .

Windham ** .

Number returned on old commitments,

34 226

Total, . . . . .

658

Released in various ways.

198

Number remaining in School Sept. 30, 1912,

460

EXHIBIT NO. 3.

SHOWING AGE OF BOYS AT COMMITMENT.

AGE

PAST YEAR PREVIOUSIvY

TOTAI.

Five, ... 0 1

Six,

0 12

Seven,

0 46

Eight,

5 111

116

Nine,

5 297

302

Ten.

15 762

777

Eleven,

20 900

920

Twelve,

26 1203

1229

Thirteen,

26 1392

1418

Fourteen,

42 1482

1524

Fifteen,

53 1599

1652

Sixteen,

0 363

363

QAtr^nf Aon

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EXHIBIT NO. 4.

SHOWING FOR WHAT OFFENSE COMMITTED.

Incorrigibility, . . 81

Theft.

Burglary, .

Destitution,

Breaking and entering,

Breach of peace.

Statutory burglary,

Assault,

Truancy, .

Forgery,

Shooting a revolver,

Vagrancy, .

Carrying concealed weapons,

Larceny,

Drunkenness,

Trespass, .

Maliciously killing cattle, .

Boarder,

EXHIBIT NO. 5.

192

SHOWING BY WHAT AUTHORITY COMMITTED.

Bridgeport Court of Common Pleas,

Hartford Superior Court, .

Norwich Superior Court, .

Windham Superior Court,

Police and City Courts,

Hartford. ....

New Haven,

Bridgeport, .

New Britain,

Meriden,

Waterbury, .

Norwich,

Danbury,

Stamford,

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Bristol,

Derby.

Rockville. .

Willimantic,

Ptttnam,

Anson ia.

Town and Borough Courts

New Milford,

Enfield,

Torrington, .

Stafford Springs,

Hamden,

Wallingford,

Branford,

Killingly, .

Greenwich, .

Nor walk,

Naugatuck, .

Orange,

Griswold,

East Norwalk, (Boarder)

Stonington, .

Justice Courts, various tow

ns.

192
EXHIBIT NO. 6.

SHOWING VARIOUS REASONS FOR WHICH BOYS HAVE
LEFT THE INSTITUTION.

138

Placed at various occupations.

Discharged by the Trustees,

Appeal taken,

Escaped,

United States Navy,

Died,

Boarder,

198

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EXHIBIT NO. 7.

SHOWING BIRTHPLACE OF THOSE COMMITTED.

Connectictit, . . . .117

Maine, . . . . . 1

Vermont, ...... 1

Massachusetts, ..... 7

Rhode Island, ..... 3

New York, ..... 10

New Jersey, ..... 4

Pennsylvania, ..... 3

Ohio, ...... 1

Missouri, ...... 1

Canada, ...... 4

England, ...... 3

Germany, ...... 1

Austria, ...... 5

Hungary, ...... 2

Roumania, ..... 1

Italy, ...... 15

Russia, . 11

Poland, ...... 2

192

EXHIBIT NO. 8.

SHOWING PARENTAGE OF THOSE COMMITTED.

American, ......

Polish,

Italian,

Irish,

German,

French,

Jewish,

Slavish,

Lithuanian,

Hungarian,

English,

Austrian,

Swedish,

Cuban,

192

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EXHIBIT NO. 9.

STATISTICAI. FORM FOR STATE INSTITUTIONS.

NAME OF INSTITUTION — CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

POPULATION FOR YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30th, 1912.

MALE FEMALE TOTAL

A N amber of inmates at beginning of fiscal year, 432 432
B Number received during the year, 226 226
C Number discharged or died during the year, 198 198
D Number at end of fiscal year, 460 460
K Daily average attendance (i.e. number of in-
mates actually present) during the year. 439.8 439.8
F Total number of weeks attendance (i. e. for

one person) during the year, 22932.4
G Average number of officers and employees

during the year, ... 27 24 51

EXPENDITURES FOR YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30th, 1912.
CURRENT EXPENSES.

H Salaries and wages,

I Clothing.

J Subsistence, .

K Furniture and bedding,

L Ordinary repairs,

M Board of inmates at other institu

tions weeks at $ per week,
N Office, domestic and outdoor expenses,

0 Total, gross current expenses,
P Less earnings and sales,
Q Total, net current expenses,
R Total attendance above, weeks, (F) 22932.4
S ** net current expenses above, (Q) |80474.40
T Average cost, per inmate, per week, 3.51

EXTRAORDINARY EXPENSES.

U New buildings, land, etc.,

V Permanent improvements to existing buildings,

W Total, extraordinary expenses,

X Grand total of all expenses, |80474.40

NOTE ON CURRENT EXPENSES.
H Salaties and wasres should include salaries of Trustees of Directors, if any.

1 Clothing includes shoes and also materials for clothinsr and shoes if they are

manufactured in the institution.

t. Ordinary repairs include all of those which simply maintain the bnildingrs in
condition without adding to them. Any repairs which are of the nature of
additions should be classed with "permanent improvements."

N This item includes everything not otherwise provided for. f. g. fuel, light, medi-
cines and medical attendance, water, ice. telephone, transportation, stamps,
stationery, etc

$28580.89

4139.24

22462.47

814.97

3428.07

21048.76
80474.40

$80474.40

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EXHIBIT NO. 10.
STATISTICAL FORM FOR STATE INSTITUTIONS.

NAMB OF INSTITUTION— CONNKCnCUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

Detailed statement of the salaries of all officers
is not less than $450 per annum for the

or employees whose compensation
year ended Sept. 30th, 1912.

Name.

Position.

I^nffth of
Services.

Aver.
Rate.

Total
Comp'n.

♦Charles M. Williams.
♦Mrs. Chas. M. Williams.

Superintendent.
Matron.

12 Mos. (

12 " \

1300.00

$3600.00

•Fred P. Owen.

Ass't Supt.

12 "

125.00

1500.00

Harold A. Meeks. M. D..

Physicion,

12 '

50.00

600.00

Henry R. Stone.

Supervisor Manual

Training Dep't.

8 *'

150.00

1200.00

♦Paul C. Booth.

Ass't Supervisor

Manual Traininsr.

10 "

65&100.

720.00

Fred E. Tucker.

Supervisor of

Printing.

12 "

83.33

1000.00

♦Charles E. Stroud.

Supervisor of

North Division.

11 ••

6dys.

50.00

560.18

♦Thomas H. Masruire.

Supervisor So. Div.

& Band Master.

12 "

75.00

900.00

♦Charles P. Connolly.

Supervisor of

Chair Shop.

12 "

45.00

540.00

♦Bernard Swenson,

Supervisor Shoe

Shop,

u ••

7 dys.

50.00

560.87

♦Bartlett Kreuzbersrer.

Supervisor Bokery

12 ••

70.00

840.00

♦Wilson G. Rowell.

I^aundry

12 "•

40.00

480.00

•Horace W. Kibbe.

Farmer.

12 "

55.00

660.00

♦Nelson J. Wells.

Gardener & Florist.

11 ••

27dys.

50.00

593.55

HoraUo F. Wilbur.

Carpenter.

12 ••

71.73

860.75

•William D. Bennett.

Enirineer.

12 ••

50.00

600.00

•Charles D. I^wis.

Niffht Watchman,

10 ••

21 dys.

45.&50.

491.50

•James S. Famsworth.

Teacher.

11 "

16 "

55.00

645.00

•Clarence R. Bickford.

9 ••

14 ••

55.00

534.00

•Horace C. Marden.

Cottaire Supervisor,

12 "

50.00

600.00

•Embert S. Berry.

" "

12 "

50.00

600.00

•Harland R. Deorbom.

'* "

12 ••

45.00

540.00

•Chauncey C. Sawyer.

" ••

12 "

50.00

600.00

♦Geonre H. Sompson.

.. ••

6 "

10 dys.

50.00

311.69

tDennis Keohane.

Teamster,

12 "

40.00

480.00

♦John E. Bowen,

Ass't to Enirineer

& Relief Officer.

11 "

17 dys.

50.00

578.33

•Charles A. Sperry.

Ass't to KnRineer.

& Relief Officer.

7 dys.

45.00

10.50

•Edwin R. Green.

Nifirht Watchman.

27 dys.

40.00

34.84

•Clarence T. Adams.

Substitute Cottage

Supervisor.

3 ••

U dys.

50.00

166.13

•William C. Stewort.

Substitute Cottar

Supervisor.

2 "

14 dys.

50.00

123.33

Joseph Zinke.

Substitute Boker.

12 dys.

76.70

35.40

•with Board, room and laundry.
tWith rent and fuel.

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REPORT OF THE STATE AGENT.

To the Trustees of the Conneciiait School for Boys,

Gkntlkmbn:— In compliance with the law I herewith
submit my annual report of the department of visitation
for the year ended September 30, 1912.
Number of boys on the visiting list October 1, 1911, 258
Number added to the list during the year, 157

Total, .....

415

Became of age or discharged, .

128

Recommitted, ....

Died. .....

Returned for serious fault,

Returned for relocation,

Number passing out of my care during year,

164

Number on visiting list October 1, 1912, 251

The number of boys paroled during the year and added
to the visiting list as given above, must not be compared
with the school report as the latter includes those discharged
by the Courts or otherwise disposed of who are beyond my
jurisdiction.

The two hundred and fifty-one boys on the visiting list
are classified as follows: Twenty-four are on the unknown
list, two are out of the state, one in the United States Navy,
and the remainder, two hundred and twenty-four boys,
when last visited, were employed at the following occupa-
tions:

Brass Mfg. Co., 8 Clock Mfg. Co., 2

Machine Mfg. Co., 6 Printing, (trade) 7

Hardware Mfg. Co., 15 Chore boy, 7

Typewriter Co. , 3 Silversmith, 4

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Milk route,

Cartridge Mfg. Co. ,

Grapbophone Mfg. Co. ,

Carpenter, (trade)

Pin Mfg. Co.,

Hat Mfg. Co.,

B. & H. Co.,

Railroad,

Cabinet Making, (trade)

Stove Foundry Co. ,

Leather Co.,

Out of Employment,

Acme Oil Engine Co. .

Electric Supply Co.,

Florist Co.,

Dry Goods Co. ,

Hotel,

Freight Office,

Garage,

Lock Co.,

Laborer,

Rolling Mill,

Janitor,

Oyster Co.,

Corset Mfg. Co.,

H. H. Mfg. Co.,

Trolley Co..

Western Union Co..

Baker, (trade)

Gas Co.,

Asylum,

Fish Co.,

Meat Market,

Confectionary Store,

Wire Mfg. Co..

The above tables show that —

79 or 35 percent are in factories.
32 or 14 percent are at trades.
22 or 10 percent are on farms.
30 or 14 percent are students.
61 or 27 percent are miscellaneous.
Employment.
The one hundred and fifty-seven boys paroled during the
year and placed on the visiting list are accounted for as fol-

Barber, (trade)
Farm Work,
Foundry Co. ,
Teamster,
Needle Mfg. Co.,
Textile Mfg. Co..
Rug Mfg. Co.,
Plumbing, (trade)
Carpet Mfg. Co.,
Bird Cage Mfg. Co..
Novelty Mfg. Co.,
Rule & Level Co.,
Rifle Mfg. Co,,
Coal& Wood Co.,
Rubber Co. ,
Dairy Co.,
Pharmacy,
Bolt Co.,
Silk Mill Co.,
Buckle Mfg. Co.,
Cigar Mfg. Co.,
Clerk,

Concrete Co. ,
Cutlery Co. ,
Shoe Making, (trade)
Blacksmith, (trade)
Fruit Store,
Warehouse Co.,
Electric Light Co. ,
Ordnance Co.,
Malleable Iron Co.,
Invalid,

Grammar School,
High School,

3
22

1
7
3
7
1
3
2
1
4
1
5
3
2
3
1
2
1
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
28
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lows: Two will attend high school, twenty eight the gram-
mar grade, and the remainder were secured employment as
enumerated in the foregoing tables.

It has been my aim to place boys in positions where in-
dustry and trustworthiness on their part would be recognized
by those employing them, and in a measure have been suc-
cessful.

The percentage working at trades is encouraging as it
demonstrates continually the advantages derived by boys
who have taken courses in the several manual training de-
partments of this School.

I regret that in some cases the mechanical ability of the
boy, together with the advantages that would accrue by
learning a trade, had to give wa}' to the pressing need of
financial assistance he might render his parents. This ne-
cessitated the securing of places where the boy would re-
ceive the greater wages for his services. Occasionally there
are cases among those so placed who do not come up to my
expectations; however, they are greatly in the minority.
The kindness with which I am received by those in authority
in the many factories where I have made application for
work, and the inquiries made as to the School and its meth-
ods, establishes an interest that is helpful to the boys after
they enter the factory.

The report cards of the two hundred and fifty-one boys
remaining on the visiting list October 1, 1912, show that
when last visited —

214 or 85 percent were doing well.
27 or 10 percent were doubtful.
10 or 5 percent were doing badly.

Paroi.es.

Number of boys placed with parents, .123

Number placed in homes, .34

Total, 157

Visitations.
Number of visits made to boys on the visiting list, 551

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Investigation of homes and places before parole, 179

Total, ...... 730

Returned.

Number of boys returned for serious fault, . 30

Number returned for relocation, 4

Recommitted, ..... 3

Total, ...... 37

C01.1.ECT10NS.

Amount of wages collected for boys placed out
for the year ended September 30, 1912, and
paid to the School, . . $309.00

Homes.

Homes were secured for thirty-four boys and care was ex-
ercised in their selection as in the past. In the many let-
ters received from boys so placed, it is gratifying that near-
ly all expressed themselves as contented in the homes se-
lected for them. I wish to cite the case of one boj'^s home
condition before being sent to this School and after being
placed in a good home.

The father came of a good family, but intemperance
brought him to a state where self respect was lost. The
parents of the boy separated and disappeared from the com-
munity in which they had lived, casting this child adrift to
wander like a stray cat. He was on the streets at all hours
of the night, sleeping in dry goods boxes and getting his
food as best he could. At last, dirty, ragged, half starved,
his case came before the proper authorities and he was com-
mitted to this School After remaining here some time,
and having improved both physically and mentally, he was
placed in a good home. When recently visited there was
every evidence that the home influences, together with pro-
per example of right living, had developed qualities of char-
acter which are making him honest and trustworthy.
He attends church and Sunday School, enjoying social ad-
vantages that are proper for one of his years. He is well

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clothed, has plenty of good nourishing food, and receives
fair compensation for his services. A part of his wages
is collected by the agent, paid over to the School and placed
in the bank to his credit. He seems very happy and hopes
that he may be able to stay in his present home for years
to come.

During the year one hundred and seventy-nine investiga-
tions of homes and places, together with five-hundred and
fifty-one visits to boys on the visiting list were made, re-
ported in writing and submitted to the superintendent.
When making these visits the boy is advised and encour-
aged to do his best, and is made to feel that the agent and
officers of the School are his friends.

Many letters have been received from boys on parole,
also from those who have reached their majority, and they
all show an appreciation for the lessons taught them while
at this School.

Financial Statement.
Salary, ..... $1200.00

Traveling expenses, . . 771.25

Total, ..... $1971.25

In closing this report I desire to thank the Honorable
Board of Trustees and the many friends throughout the state
for their interest in my work.

Respectfully submitted,

JOHN H. PARISH,

StdU Agent,

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REPORT OF THE PHYSICIAN.

To the Superintendent of the Connecticut School for Boys,

I herewith submit my report for the two fiscal years end-
ing September 30, 1912.

Aside from a comparatively few cases of varicella, not a
case of contagious disease has visited the School, although
epidemics have been present in this city and other towns of
the state. The rigid enforcement of the rule, not to allow
people to visit the School, who reside in localities where
contagious diseases are prevalent, unquestionably has
brought about this favorable result.

Most of the boys who are committed to the Institution
respond very quickly to the benefits derived from the hy-
gienic measures that are in vogue, such as regular hours
for exercise and play in the open air and gymnasium, work
and sleep, with an abundance of wholesome food .

As is known, the majority of boys are undeveloped and
anaemic and come from profligate people, and have not had
the nourishment conducive to good health and mental vigor.

There have been six cases of pneumonia, and seventy
cases of epidemic influenza, together with the usual num-
ber of fractures, contusions, etc., and diseases peculiar to
children and youth.

There were two deaths from endocarditis.

The sanitary conditions of the school continue to be very
good, and the general health of the boys compares favor-
ably with any similar period of the history of the School.
Very respectfully submitted,

HAROLD A. MEEKS, M. D.

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REPORT OF THE SUPERVISOR OF
HANUAL TRAINING.

To the Superintendent of the Connecticut School for Boys.

I herewith sabmit my report for the two years ending
September 30, 1912.

This department will be brought to the attention of many
for the first time with this issue of our report. I therefore
include a brief description of our equipment and an outline
of the work.

For general bench work we have twenty benches each
equipped with all necessary tools for planing:, squaring, ga-
ging, chiseling, boring, etc.; special tools on a convenient-
ly arranged tool board are accessible to boys doing special
work. A 10 H. P. electric motor furnishes power for ten
woodturning lathes, each provided with the necessary tools
and face plates for spindle and chuck turning. A band
saw for cutting stock, emery stand and grindstone for
sharpening tools, drawing boards and drawing instruments
for mechanical drawing are included in the complete equip-
ment of the manual training room.

In a separate building we have twelve down draft Stur-
tevant forges, each equipped with necessary tools for regu-
lar forge work. Special tools are arranged to be used by
the class in common. A iVi H. P. electric motor furnishes
power for the blast, exhausts the smoke and gas, and runs
the drill, emery grinder and grindstone.

Two hundred and forty boys have been instructed in me-
chanical drawing preparatory to the bench work, making
working drawings of boxes, plant stands, coat hangers, tow-
el rollers, foot rests, etc., enabling them to make these arti-
cles, with others, at the bench from a blackboard sketch or

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blueprint. In this way they gain a knowledge of wood
working tools and common methods of joining pieces of
wood together, besides fitting them for the next step in our
department, the wood turning.

Forty boys have completed the course in mechanical draw-
ing preparatory to the wood turning. Some of the articles
made by the class are tool handles, gavels, Indian clubs,
dumb bells, baseball bats, napkin rings, pin trays, nut
bowls, etc. They obtain a practical knowledge of the art of
wood turning which has enabled some boys to be placed
directly in wood turning shops.

Forty-eight boys have made working drawings of the
course in forging which is used at the Massachusetts In-
stitute of Technology, and have done the regular amount
of iron and steel work at the forge. Some of the articles
made are rings, staples, gate hooks, bolts, nuts, rivets, tim-
ber hangers, braces, chains, hasps, blacksmith tongs, fire
tongs, cold chisels, riveting hammers and awl blades.

The best values in manual training are in the habits,
ideals and attitudes it fosters. It benefits many boys who
are not successful in other school studies. It is the boys of
weak will who are most benefitted. They lack the ability to
conceive a project, to devise ways and means for its realiza-
tion, and finally the patience and persistence that continues
to its accomplishment. Their want of persistence is largely
an intellectual lack; their desires degenerate into mere
wishes because they cannot plan the course of action to
gratify them. To strengthen the will then it is necessary
to develop the willingness, the power and the determina-
tion to think connectedly.

The ordinary school studies afford many opportunities
for complex thinking but many boys have little interest in
abstractions, they must think in the concrete. Manual
training is interesting and connects our thinking closely
with our doing. Much has been said of the priceless hab-
its gained in the shop. It is frequently asserted that such
habits extend their sway over all the actions of the individ-
ual. If he learns to make square boxes he will be square
in his dealings. If he is accurate in his measurements he

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will be accurate in his statements. Mannal training leads
all other school work in the power to develop fidelity to
ideals, because our work remains as a visible, tangible
thing just as we have made it. The argruments that welia\«
made live only in their eflFect upon men's opinions; the
song that we have sung dies away in the air, but our care-
less workmanship lives to shame us, our good work to
nourish our love of excellence. The fact that one must
respect the grain of wood which he planes and polishes,
that its physical properties are facts which will yield neith-
er to his coaxing or entreaties, his poutings or his threats,
is a useful discipline in obedience to Jaw.

Respectfully submitted,

HENRY R. STONE.

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PARMER'S REPORT.

To the Superintendent of the Connecticut School for Boys.

GROWN BY THE FARMER.

110 Tons Ensilafi:e,
35 ** English Hay,

5 ** Meadow Hay,

6 '* Alfalfa,
839 Bushels Potatoes,
440 ** Turnips,

49219 Quarts Milk,
3127 Dozen Sweet Corn,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE A.

237 Bushels Ripe Tomatoes,
42^2 ** Green Tomatoes,
3182 Heads Early Cabbage,
4120 *' Winter Cabbage,
3045 Musk Melons,

360 Water Melons,
52 Egg Plants, .

151 Cauliflower, .

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE B.

391 Bunches Asparagus,

249 ** Rhubarb,
1177 Quarts Strawberries,

104 ** Gooseberries,
1777 ** Currants,

265 ** Raspberries,
2712 Early Cucumbers,

594 Summer Squash,

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6500 lbs. Pall Squash,
3700 '* Winter Squash. .

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE C.

75 Bushels Onions,
383 Dozen Bunches Onions,

* 2 Bushels Pears,
2^2 Barrels Apples,
1000 lbs. Grapes,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE D.

165 Bushels Peas,
60 " Winter Beets,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR COTTAGE E.

23^ 2 Bushels String Beans^
43"^4 ** Lima Beans,
454 ** Shell Beans,

GROWN BY SUPERVISOR NORTH DIVISION.

15 Bushels Beet Greens,

110

Beets,

118

Carrots,

Parsnips,

Tomatoes,

Peppers,

90 Heads of Lettuce,

GROWN BY GARDENER.

3400 Celery Plants,

521 Cauliflower Plants,
3000 Early Cabbage Plants

215 Egg Plants,

441 Pepper Plants,
1445 Tomato Plants,
4219 Heads Lettuce,

378 ** Romaine,
1190 Dozen Radishes,

220 Bushels Spinach,
60 Bushels Swiss Chard,

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INVENTORY OP FARM IMPLEMENTS, CARRIAGES, ETC.

1 Farm wagon, $75.00

1 Milburn wagon, 40.00

1 Chair wagon, 200.00

1 One horse wagon, 35.00

I Business wagon , 40.00

1 Two seated sleigh, 70.00

1 Single sleigh, 35.00

1 Two horse chair

sleigh. 100.00

2 Bob sleds, 50.00
2 Two horse damp carts, 125.00

1 Ox cart. 10.00

2 Two seated carriages, 300.00

1 Single carriage, 100.00

2 Single buggies, 125.00
2 Sleds, 5.00
2 Mowing machines, 50.00
1 One horse mower, 25.00
5 Lawn mowers, 20.00

1 Hay cutter, 3.00

2 One horse rakes, 25.00
9 Scoop shovels, 4.50
2 Long handle snow

shovels, 1.00

7 Wood snow shovels, 1.75

10 Picks, 5.00

10 Hand barrows, 5.00

2 Wheelbarrows, 2.00

4 Buck saws, 4.00

3 Grub axes, 1.50

5 Axes, 2.50
3 Long handle shovels, 1.50
1 Ice axe, .75

12 Ice tongs. 12.00

7 Ice pikes. 3.50

1 Hand saw. 1.00

1 Cross cut saw, 1.50

1 Sledge hammer, .50

1 Square. 1.00
19 Hay forks, 5.70

2 Bush scythes and snaths. 1.00

3 Grass ** " 3.00
1 American harrow, 15.00
1 Smoothing barrow, 10.00
1 A harrow, 3.00

1 Portable engine, $275.00

1 Ensilage cutter and

carrier, 75.00

2 Land side plows, 10.60
1 Swivel plow, 5.00

1 Sulky plow, 40.00

2 Shovel plows, 6.00
1 One horse plow, 4.00
1 Iron land roller, 20.00
1 Lawn roller, 10.00
9 Wood rakes, 1.80

12 Iron rakes, 3.00

5 Dung forks, 2.50

1 Spading fork, .50

3 One horse cultivators, 12.00

1 Stone boat, 5.00

2 Potato diggers, 40.00
20 Potato hooks, 5.00

2 Dirt scrapers, 6.00

1 Eclipse corn planter, 15.00

1 Corn marker, 3.00
17 Corn cutters, 4.25

2 Wheel hoes, 8.00
83 Hand hoes. 20.75

1 Seed sower, 5.00

3 Paris green machines, 6.00
1 Stevens fertilizer sower, 20.00

8 Half bushel baskets, 3.20
10 Shovels, 3.00

9 Spades, 3.60
7 Grass shears, 1.75
1 Pruning shears, .75
1 Mason trowel, .75
1 Grass edging knife, .50
1 Grind stone, 3.00
1 Hand sieve, .50

1 Lantern, .25

2 Steel drills, 2.00
2 Stone chisels, 1.00
2 Iron bars, 2.00

2 Cobble pounders, 1.00

3 Cobble hammers, 1.50
1 Screw driver, .25
1 Oil can, .20
1 Steel wall brush, .75

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3 Pulley Mocks,

11.50

4 Sprinkling cans.

$.80

1 Ice elevator,

2.00

1 Hedge shears.

.50

1 Set pulley blocks and

1 Nozzle sprayer,

.25

rope.

5.00

1 Sprayer,

.25

50 Feet ^4 inch rope,

1.50

7 Hand scratchers,

.70

1 Platform scales.

25.00

1 Garden trowel.

.10

2 Wrenches,

.50

1 Ice scraper.

.25

3 Ox chains,

3.00

1 One man saw.

200

1 Wire stretcher,

1.00

1 Cross cut saw.

• 3.00

2 Stone shovels,

1.50

1 Pair plyers.

.50

2 Udders,

2.00

4 Single harnesses

80.00

2 Powder sprayers,

.50

3 Sets double harnesses, 110.00

1 Ice pick.

.50

Blankets, robes.

whips, 30.00

INVENTORY OF UVE STOCK.

15 Cows,

$750.00

6 Horses,

$1300.00

1 Bull,

60.00

Respectfully submitted,

H. W. KIBBE.

Farnur,

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NAMES, RESIDENCES, COMMISSIONS AND RETIREMENT OF THE

TRUSTEES OF THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS, FROM

ITS COMMENCEMENT TO THE PRESENT TIME.

Date of
Commission.

1851 Gideon Wells,
1851 Philemon Hoadley,
1851 E. S. Abernethy,
1851 A. N. Baldwin,
1851 Philo M. Judson.
1851 Erastus Lester,
1851 Henry D. Smith,
1851 John H. Brockway,
1853 Philip Ripley,
1853 David Patchen,
1853 John P. Gulliver,
1853 John S. Yeomans,

1853 James Phelps,

1854 Frederick S. Wildman,
1854 Moses Pierce,

1854 John Gallup, (2d)

1855 Sylvester Spencer,

1855 Elihu Spencer,

1856 Moses Culver,
1856 Thomas Clark,

1856 W. P. Benjamin,

1857 W. S. Charnley,

1858 E. W. Hatch,
1858 Horace Gaylord,
1858 David P. Nichols,
1858 Thomas A. Miller,

1858 Benjamin Douglass,

1859 Hiram Foster,
1859 Daniel G. Platt,
1859 Henry McCrea,
1862 RoswELL Brown,

1862 William Swift,

1863 Henry G. Hubbard,
1866 James B. Whitcomb,

Date of
Retirement.

Hartford. 1853

New Haven, 1857

Bridgeport, 1853

New Milford, 1855

Norwich , declined .

Plainfield, 1854

Middletown, 1853

Ellingtown, 1853

Hartford, d. in oflSce, 1863

Weston, 1854

Norwich, 1854

Columbia, 1856

Essex, 1855

Danbury, 1858

Norwich, 1856

Brooklyn, 1858
Litchfield, resigned, 1858

Middletown, declined.

Middletown, 1858

Coventry, 1860

New London, 1876

New Haven, declined.
Meriden, resigned, 1859

Ashford, 1862

Danbury, 1875

Torrington, 1859

Middletown, 1876

Meriden, 1873

Washington, d. in o., 1871

Ellington, 1876

Hartford, d. in office, 1877

Windham, 1866

Middletown, declined,

Brooklyn, 1874

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Iittteof
Commiiision.

1871 George Langdon,

1873 Hiram A. Yale.

1874 S. B. Cocks.

1875 F. O. Benneti\
1875 Delos H. Stevens,
1875 Chas. Fitzgerald,
1875 Edw'd W. Seymour,
1875 Goodwin Collier,

1875 Chas L. English.

1876 John M. Brewer.

1876 G. H. Preston, M. D.,

1877 Vincent Colyer.

1877 John L. Houston,

1878 A. P. Willoughby.

1879 Chas. Fabrique.
1879 J. S. Lathrop.
1879 Theodore Bird.

1882 Albertus S. Bruce.

1883 Chas F. Sumner.
1886 James K. Butler,
1889 James N. States.
1891 Herman Hoffman,
1891 Nathan D. Bates.
1891 James Donovan.
1893 Samuel Thatcher.

1893 John McCarthy.

1894 Davis A. Baker,

1895 J. S. Lathrop.
1895 W. S. Beecher,
1895 Joseph Hutchins,
1895 Fred D. Peyster.
1895 Geo. O. Balch,
1895 Geo. P. Crane,

1897 Leverett Brainard,

1898 Francis H. Parker,
1897 George Richardson,

1899 James N. States.
1899 Charles E. Brown,

Date of
Retirement

Plymoath. 1875

Meriden. 1877

Huntington, resigrned, 1876
Willimantic, 1882

Barkhamstead, 1889

Middletown, 1891

Litchfield, 1876

Hartford. 1876

New Haven, resigrned.

Norwich, d. in office, 1878
Tolland, " " 1883

Darien. 1886

Thompsonville, 1897

Norwich, 1879

New Haven, d. in o.. 1889
Norwich, 1891

Bethlehem. 1891

Pom fret, 1893

Bolton.- 1895

Darien, 1893

New Haven. 1895

New Preston, 1895

Preston, 1895

Middletown, 1895

Warrenville. 1894

Danbury, 1897

Warrenville, 1895

Norwich, 1898

New Haven, 1899

Columbia, 1911

Portland, resigned, 1898
Ash ford, 1907

Woodbury, still in oflBce.
Hartford, resigned, 1898
Hartford, 1909

Bridgeport, d.ino.. 1898
New Haven, still in ofl5ce.
Bridgeport. 1901

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Date of
Commission.

1899 Charles B. Frisbie,

1900 Hezekiah L. Read,

1901 Henry Atwater,

1902 Zalmon Goodsell,

1903 Clark C. Palmer,
1907 Henry J. Potter,
1907 John T. Walsh,
1909 Alfred P. Clifford,
1911 Edward L. Smith,
1911 George I. Allen,

resident
1877 Isaac C. Lewis,
1877 Charles L. Upham,
1877 Owen B. Arnold,
1887 D. S. Williams,
1891 Seth J. Hall,
1891 C. H. S. Davis,

1893 John C. Byxbee,

1894 N. L. Bradley.
1897 John W. Coe,
1897 Eugene A. Hall,
1901 Irving L. Holt,
1911 Jere D. Eggleston,

Date of
Retirement.

Cromwell, 1907

Jewett City, d. in o., 1903
Bridgeport, resigned, 1901
Bridgeport, still in office.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE

SUPERINTENDENTS

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CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

Dnte of
Appointment.

1853 Philemon Hoadley,
1855 RoswELL Hawley. M. D.,
1859 Edward W. Hatch, M. D., died,
1874 Saxon B. Little, Acting Supt..
1874 Edward Ingham, .

1876 S. B. Cocks,

1877 J. W. Brown, Acting Supt.,

1878 Geo. E. Howe, died in office,

1893 Mrs. F. M. Howe,

1894 Rev. Samuel Thatcher,

1896 Rev. Geo. L. Coburn,

1897 Frank Perrin, Acting Supt.,

1898 Charles M. Williams, .

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Retirement

1855

1859

Feb.

1874

July

1874

July

1876

Dec.

1877

Apr.

23.

1878

Nov.

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Apr.

11,

1894

Mar.

1896

Dec.

14,

1897

July

25,

1898

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Silent Grounds Collective, Meriden Boys’ Home & School, SGC-MB-005, MB-012, “Reports of the Board of Trustees, volume III (printed 1912).” Source: Connecticut School for Boys (Meriden, Connecticut); compiled by Fred E. Tucker under Charles M. Williams; University of California / Google / Internet Archive. https://archive.org/details/reportsboardstr00conngoog. Research edition, accessed 2026-09-08.

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