EXHIBIT F.-Statement of expenditures made by the Department of Justice, &c.—Continued,

WARDEN'S OFFICE, UNITED STATES JAIL,
Washington, D. C., October 31, 1876.

SIR: Herewith I have the honor to transmit my annual report as warden of the United States jail of the District of Columbia, for the year ending October 31, 1876.

Very respectfully,

JOHN S. CROCKER,

Warden.

SIR: The warden of the United States jail in the District of Columbia, in conformity to law, herewith most respectfully submits his annual report for the year ending October 31, 1876.

The warden has the pleasure of stating that the new jail building, which was in process of construction at the time he submitted his last annual report, was turned over to him, in part, to be occupied by prisoners, on the 2d of December last. Although the building was not at that time entirely completed, and could not be finished in all its parts according to the original plans and designs without a further appropriation for that purpose, yet the old jail was so entirely inadequate to accommodate the number of prisoners then in custody and that would be likely to be received during the then ensuing winter, it was determined to occupy the new building at once. Accordingly a number of prisoners were transferred to the new building and set at work cleaning it up, removing the débris, seasoning it out, and putting it in suitable condition to be occupied. By the 18th of December the prisoners. were all removed to their new quarters, where they were made comfortable, although at that time the south wing of the building only was so far completed as to be in suitable condition to be occupied for the incarceration of prisoners.

The Supervising Architect of the Treasury had a number of mechanics and laborers employed in carrying on the work when we took possession, who were soon after discharged, and under his advice and direction the warden proceeded with the work of finishing up the building by the use of prison-labor, so that now it is gratifying to be able to state it is so far completed that all of its apartments are in use. Most of the painting and plastering, a portion of the inside carpentering and masonry, and some of the mechanical and other labor on the machinery and heating and ventilating apparatus have been done by the inmates of the institution, skilled mechanics and competent workmen having been selected for the purpose from among their numbers.

Besides, a large amount of prison labor has been employed in building roads, providing proper means of drainage, and grading the grounds connected with the prison. A sewer 22 inches in diameter and 1,242 feet in length, extending from the jail to the main channel of the Anacostia River, has also been constructed by such labor and connected with the pipes, drains, and sewers of the building and its surroundings, thus perfecting a complete system of sewerage and drainage for the entire buildings and grounds. Several temporary buildings that were used by the workmen while the jail was being constructed, which stood on the front part of the grounds, have also been removed, and such

temporary buildings as are required for the use of the jail have been built from the old material they contained.

In accomplishing the work above mentioned, and other work which was necessary to be done for the purposes of the institution, mechanical labor amounting to two thousand and fifteen days, and other labor, aggregating upward of four thousand days, have been performed, at a saving to the Government approximating $12,000.

The new jail-building is thoroughly and substantially constructed, its outer walls of solid Seneca stone, and its inner walls of brick. Its capacity is ample, and in all probability sufficient to accommodate the requirements of this District many years to come.

It is conveniently arranged, and is perhaps one of the best heated and ventilated buildings of the kind in the country.

Its heating-apparatus, laundry, and cooking arrangements are admirable, and its entire apartments are well suited to secure the health and comfort of its inmates.

When we took possession of the new building it was entirely without furniture, and no provision had been made to furnish it. There was but little of the furniture used at the old jail that was fit for further use, and none of it was suitable for use at the new building. To supply the deficiency in this regard, some furniture has been purchased, and a large quantity, especially of cell furniture, has been manufactured within the building by prisoners, under the supervision of a mechanic employed for that purpose. The fact that the necessities of

the situation compelled us to provide furniture, including beds and cots, as above stated, will account for the increased expenditure of this year over last year for such purposes.

The jail is heated by means of a steam-heating apparatus, and the principal part of the cooking is done by steam.

There is also a steam engine connected with the laundry, and one used for forcing water to the tanks in the upper part of the building. There are four large boilers and one small one used for manufacturing steam. The heating apparatus and machinery are quite extensive and somewhat complicated, and require an engineer and assistant engineer and four firemen to take charge of them. They have been employed, and their salaries have in that regard increased the aggregate of salaries of this year over the last.

As the old jail was heated by means of stoves and furnaces and did not require the employment of either engineers or firemen, a much larger amount of fuel is also necessarily consumed for the purposes above mentioned than was required at the old jail, which has caused an increase of cost in the item of fuel.

All the other increased expenses of this year over last are accounted for by the increased number of prisoners.

A remarkable degree of good health has prevailed among the inmates. The institution has been free from epidemic or contagious diseases, and no death has occurred among the prisoners during the year.

This is the more gratifying as the location was considered by many of our citizens as not favorable for health, and evil results from malarial and miasmatic influences were apprehended.

The excellent degree of health that has been maintained can be claimed in part from the rigid sanitary measures that have been enforced. The entire apartments have been kept clean and well ventilated. They have been washed, scrubbed, and purified by the use of disinfectants from day to day throughout the year.

The clothing and bedding have been kept in a cleanly condition. The

prisoners have been compelled to bathe frequently, and every possible effort made to prevent the generation of noxious gases and impurities within the building.

The physician to the jail has exerted himself commendably in the discharge of his duties, and to him may be accredited much that is gratifying in the sanitary condition of the inmates during the year. For information more in detail in regard to the health and condition of the inmates, your attention is respectfully called to the report of Dr. Noble Young, the jail physician, which is hereto annexed. The food furnished the prisoners has been abundant, nutritious, of wholesome quality, and suitable varieties. The supply of beds and bedding has been suitable to the condition of the inmates, and necessary clothing adapted to the season has been furnished to those who were destitute and had no means of procuring it for themselves.

The jail premises are still without inclosing-walls. The building is situated in an isolated and exposed position, outside of the population of the city, and beyond the assistance of the police authorities. Under these circumstances, the officers and guards are the sole reliance for its protection and to secure the safe-keeping of the prisoners, except such protection as the building itself affords. This has rendered it necessary to continue in employment the full force of guards heretofore authorized, and a larger number than will be required when the inclosing-walls shall be built. It has been demonstrated this year that the labor of such prisoners as we have here in jail can be made profitable; and besides that, as a reformatory measure, their employment in some kind of useful labor is an appliance of reformation and productive of salutary results. Therefore I would again suggest the propriety of providing worshops, and the necessary facilities and means for putting those that shall have been convicted and sentenced to some kind of labor that can be made remunerative, and in some measure recompense the Government for their sustenance. For the most part, they are young men and women in good health, of vigorous constitutions, and able to work.

Hard labor, although it has but few attractions for most of them, is much better for them in a moral as well as physical point of view than idleness within the walls of their cells.

Workshops and facilities for carrying on such work can be provided at little cost as soon as inclosing walls shall be built. I would respectfully suggest that, as a means of protection and security, as well as a saving of expense in guarding the prison, such inclosing-walls should be built at an early day; and also coal-vaults and elevators in places designed by the architect. If the material were furnished, most of the labor required to build them could be done by the prisoners.

The moral and religious instruction of the inmates have been under the charge of gentlemen connected with the Young Men's Christian Associa tion of this city, who have held religious exercises at the jail regularly every Sunday, with as favorable results as could have been reasonably anticipated; besides a delegation of Christian women have visited the prison once a week, to distribute tracts and moral and religious books, and to impress upon their minds the duty and importance of correcting their vicious habits, leading lives of rectitude, and carrying into practice moral and temperance principles.

Great good has apparently been accomplished by their efforts.

The officers and employés of the institution have performed their respective duties with fidelity and efficiency, and manifested commendable zeal in enforcing the rules governing the prison, and bringing the