Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 December 1908 — AGAIN URGES REFORMS. [ARTICLE]

AGAIN URGES REFORMS.

Timothy Nicholson Says Indiana’s Workhouse System is Richmond, Ind., Nov. 28. —Timothy Nicholson, formerly president of the State Board of Charities, returned today from Richmond, Va., where he attended the National Prison Congress, Mr. Nicholson said Indiana compared favorably with most States in the matter of prison reform methods, but declared that in the matter of workhouse systems the State is sadly deficient. Mr. Nicholson reiterated his statement made while at the head of the State Charity Board, to the effect that a system of district workhouses should be established in Indiana to offset to a great degree, if not entirely eliminate, the evils of rhe present jail system. Linen finish typewriter paper, all the popular shades and also in white, with envelopes to match, are carried in stock at all times by The Democrat.