Documents of the Assembly of the State of New York Volume 16 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1894-01-01 Excerpt: ... Q Do you meaa to say that he never was raised off the fleor for an instant? A. No, sir; he was not Q. Simply strung up enough to hold hini in position? A. That is all. Q. Do you know whether this man before he was punished had sears upon has face? A. I don't remember. Q. How many times were you present whenl this man wia punished 1 A. Only once. By Mr. Litchfield: Q. You censider when you get handcuffs on a man you can do with bim as you please? A. Yea Q. When you raise him by a cord that is when he refuses to Ptand up? A. Yes, sir. Q. The effect of handcuffs would be the same as nippers as ustd by a pohceman? A. No; they are a regular pair of haudcu'Ts. Q They don't subdue a man to the same extent nippers would subdue him? A. Oh, no. Q. A verj small man could handle a very big man with nippers on him? A. I should say he could; yes. iSy Judge Gilbert: Q. Do you remember an inmate named James Boyd, 35-5? A-Yes, ir. Q. Were yon present when he was charged with having stolen dishes? A. Yes, sir. Q. Did jou hear what he said in reply to that charge? A. Yea, sir. Q. Who was it that charged him with that crime? A. Mr. Winnie. Q. What was Mr. Winnie at that time? A. Principal keeper. Q. What position were you holding at the time? A. Hall keeper. Q. What did Mr. Winnie say to him? A. Mr. Wiinnie called me upon the floor and told me to get Bovd. Q. Simply state what Winnie said to Boyd and what reply Boyd made? A. I brought Boyd up in front of Mr. Winnie; he says: "Boyd, I charge you with stealing dishes and giving them to Hogan; are you guilty or not guilty?" says he, "I am guilty." Q. What further was said? A. That was all. Q. Nothing else was said? A. No, sir. Q. What was then done with Boyd? A. He was pint on the guard-room floor and Mr. Winnile noti...