ART. 27] STATE PENITENTIARY—WARDEN. 971

Warden.

1888, art. 27. sec. 460. 1860, art 73, sec. 71. 1837, ch. 320, sec. 25.

626. The warden shall see that the law of the State, and the
rules and regulations for enforcement of order and discipline
are strictly observed, and in case of necessity he shall report
to the monthly committee or convene the board of directors.

Ibid. sec. 461. 1860, art. 73, sec. 72. 1837, ch. 320, sec. 25.

627. He shall, upon the admission of convicts, search for
any improper articles upon their persons; take their height,
name, age, complexion, eyes and hair, place of birth and con-
viction, nature of the crime and term of confinement, and also
inquire into the convict's former life, trade and occupation, and
learn the leading causes of his present condition, which shall
be faithfully recorded in a book to be kept by the clerk.

Ibid sec 462. 1860, art 73, sec. 73 1837, ch. 320, sec 25

628. He shall read to convicts on their admission the laws
relating to escapes and rebellious or disorderly conduct, and
make them understand that obedience is required and will be
enforced.

Ibid sec. 463. 1860, art 73, sec 74. 1837, ch. 320, sec. 25.

629. He shall see that convicts on their discharge are pos-
sessed of every thing that they brought with them to the
prison.

Ibid. sec. 464. 1860, art 73, sec 75. 1837, ch 320, sec 25.

630. He shall take proper measured for the health and
cleanliness of the prison and see that the convicts pay proper
attention to their persons.

Ibid sec. 465 1860, art. 73, sec. 76. 1837, ch. 320, sec. 25

631. He shall not permit any kind of gaming or profane
or indecorous language to be used by the convicts, or any of
the officers.

Ibid. sec. 466 1860, art. 73, sec 77. 1837, ch 320, sec 25.

632. He shall employ his time in the prison as much as
possible in his office or lodge, overlooking the other officers in
the discharge of their duties.

Ibid sec. 467 1860, art 73, sec. 78. 1837, ch. 320, sec. 25.

633. He shall designate the employment of the prisoners,
reference being had to their age, sex and health, and the profits