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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-09
CRIME AND CRIMINALS.
An Able Essay by Ex-President
r. B. Hayes
A Social Problem That Threatens Society
and Imperis American Institutions ].
Application of the Golden Rule
the Only Cure.

''Ihe World and It's Duties Toward
Criminals is the subject of an able
essay by ex-President Hayes in the IL
Illustrated Worlds Fair. From it we
take the following pertinent extracts:
Not only are we in some sense respo1-
sible for crime, not only are the causes
of crime and the perils that threaten
our country to-day linked together as
adamant, but where is the man who
can say with assurance that his family
and those he loves best are proof against
the spirit which makes crime in this
country? This spirit which leads to
crime is abroad in the community, and
it may reach and it may ruin the purest
and the happiest hearthstone to DO
found within it 1t has been SO or
dained whether we would have il so or
not. that we are. we have been, and we
ever shall be, our brothers keepers.
This, then, is the general principle
and its scope, reaching the sources Of
crime. Let US briefly consider few
facts in detail. Take, for example, the
criminal at the beginning, the
first step. 1t is the first step
too often that leads down to
doom. How do we, as good citi-
zens, meet it? The boy who has COM
mitted his first misdemeanor, where do
we send him? All over the United
States, with but few exceptions, he
spends the first night after his arrest in
close contact with hardened criminals,
professors of burglary, instructors in
larceny, adopts in counterfeiting and N
every crime. There is no need of it.
In Boston they have a Jail through
which 200, 900 criminals have passed, no
two of which ever made acquaintance
in that Jail. Yet all over this country,
in ninety-nine out of hundred of our
jails and iockups, the boy who has COM
mitted his first offense is placed under
the instruction of the old criminals.
We have spent great deal of time and
money in seeing that our jails are COM
Portable, but how about preserving
pure and virtuous those who go in there
for the first time? Now we have in the
United States from three to four thou
sand of these jails. Suppose that only
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-09
NlllI{ls g::sgle
FIVE BUSINESS LAWS.
Something About the Legal Validity {
Commercial Paper.

WOmething About the Legal faLsuty O.
Commercial Paper.
Every boy in this country who has {
spark of ambition expects to earn hi:
living as man, and therefore require:
a business education, says Golden Days
In this branch nothing is more essen
sial than knowledge of money mat
Eers, and the most important of these
relates to the legal validity of a nego
liable draft, note or check
There are five essential elements
(Which must be classed as follows:
L 1t must be payable in money-that
Is, gold, silver or greenbacl1s, possibly
also in United States currency, not in
any kind OF merchandise. Thus note
payable in one hundred calves" has
Been decided to be invalid.
2. 1t must be payable without any
contingency or uncertainty. note
promising to pay ''one thousand dollars
ont of the proceeds of ore to be raised
and sold from any mine" is invalid.
But particular friend may be desig-
mated, as Il promise to pay out Of the
estate of B., deceased"
3. 1t must be payable at a certain
specified time-a time certain to arrive.
q note payable to A. 3. when he is
twenty-one years of age" is not good,
for he may not live to be twenty-one,
and so the time is not certain to arrive.
But note payable ION demand is
held to be good, for demand is in the
mature of things certain to be made at
some time The owner of such note
would not possess common sense if he
never demanded payment.
4. 1t must be payable to the order of
q certain party therein named, or else
payable to bearer. Otherwise it is not
negotiable, although as simple written
contract it is good as between the maker
and the person to whom it is payable.
But it is not capable of Endorsement
nnless the words order or bearer
appear.
5. The amount payable must be spec
flied and certain. A note for one hun
bred dollars with interest is good, be-
rause the interest can be calculated and
thus certainly ascertained, but note
reading pay one hundred dollars or
two hundred dollars is not good.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-09
RHODE ISLANDS NAME.
Various Theories That Have Been Adj
sznced for Its Origin.


sanced for Its Origin.
Several explanations are given OF the
manner in which Rhode Island acquired
name. One supposition il that from
the abundance Of cranberries found in
the marshes Of this province It Was
called By the Dutch Roode Eylandt-
Others suppose that the original mare
was Ruel de Eglant t;be red islandl.
from the fact that some clay banks 81
certain points along the coast gave :. =
reGtssh tjnze IL Is most likely. how
ever. that il was named from the ~
land 81 Rhodes IA the Mediterranean.
SAYS the s. Louis Globe Democrat. and
this supposition Is strengthened fsy he
discovery Of the fact tia, on January
-. 1914. the general curt CT elections
passed 81 ordnance reading as follows
III Is ordained by tbs eozTt that the
island coImpnly called Aqucthnec2
shall De from benceforth called the ~
land q Rhodes- or Rhode Island
AorsstAneck was the Indian name, aud
j. IS probable thai s0Eas Odds and e-sssa
81 learning among The cosonists indueo4
tbetg. q select this class cal r.zz.e-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-09
The Benefit of Sea Voyages.

The sanitary effects of a sea voyage
are very decided, says the London
Lancet. First is the ocean climate.
Sea air stimulates the appetite. i'm.
proves digestion, assimilation. secre-
ton and excretion. The glandular fol-
icles and organs of the alimentary sys-
tenn are awakened to high state of
functional activity. Relaxed muscular
tissue becomes firm, the heart is in
vigorated, the circulation is carried on
more actively, respiration is deepened,
the pure air inhaled promotes a quick
ened oxidation and tissue change, the
akin grows soft and blooming. the tone
OF the nervous system is raised and a
cheerful state of mind induced. The
Traveller gains flesh and strength. sleep
Is sound. lassitude vanishes and irritable
oerves become firm.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-09

"Ts Har,luppe lazyg-
Not that ! know
He doesn' 90 anything
Doesn't he2 Why. 81. &c makes =
perfect slave q himself aroarsd
trying 20 borrow uaJasy fr0a lis
E.saGs. I. Press
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-09
SILURAH'S STRIKE.
How MIR. Arrowshooter Was Con-
Quered at Last.
.IJAH ANONA-

BIJAH ANONA-
DAB ARROW
SHOOTER sat
by the fire one
cold w in t e r
morning read
ing the "Daily
News. " TIL e
kite h e II w a s
not in it's usual
good ord e r
there was lack
of w ON a n 8
neatness. there
Wac want of
woman's care.
A pair of stout
nnurh;dn hnnfs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-09

conduetor-YOa1I have 70 yzy tun
fare fer taas boy.
Passer. zsr-'oE' oorse cory. cap II
pay fan fare +. Il sell. bat - Id ssa's
ss1A-Pacx
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-09
why Hicks Hates Boston.

Didn't you tell me that when the
robbers entered the car each passenger
held up their hands?" asked Hicks.
NO." said the Bostonian; leach held
up his hands Truth.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-09

Trotter-1 heard thai ChoIlv Weeks
had suit for every day n the year
Fos9er--So have E-bu. its LIE same
suit--Brooklyn Life
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-09
DAVIDSON & CASE
Ersr~--<Fs
John Davidson. PoineeT Lnin berTsf
Of sedgwlck f9Hn'r
ISTAIIISHLD =: M: 1870
eufupiste kfneh - Pine InGbss
Shingles. IAfb. Ds,eF- sash.
ETC. A2Nzgz "a asst

oree and yards az Mns1eT are 80
tween Uouz las as Auss sssE r. ssss.
branch saTsfe II 8 ssgks tttg fsafa.
bozna { hg. 81 i.ss@ 2se 1sEso. o. :
h11aA Is F.tssf5.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-09

Sham pleasures are the ones that
COST the mosL-Ram's Horn.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-28
"a MiSER'S HOARD.

IAN Ola sYrenchmau's Queer Hiding Place
for His Money.
The relatives and heirs of an old man
who recently died in n small French
village have to congratulate Themselves
on the circumstance that his death took
place during the winter, and that. con-
sequently. while waiting In his cottage
for the departure of the funeral cortege
10 the church and the cemetery, fire
was made to warm the room. The de-
funct. says the London Standard, was
In humble circumstances. and though of
q thrifty. careful disposition, nobody
thought he had left any property worth
mentioning behind him. The day of
the funeral being a very cold one, the
old mans store of frewood was drawn
upon more freely. possibly. than the
thrifty cottager himself would have APP
proved Of. and this led 10 remarkable
discovery. As the flames from the
cracking logs shot up, one Of the
clumps of wood split in two. and out Of
IL, TO the surprise OF the assembled rel
stives. rolled golden stream Of louis
dor. When this precious log. which the
deceased had chosen a. the hiding place
of its savings, was enptied Of its con-
tents, there was found over one hum
dred and City gold pieces-quite for.
time for a man in his humble position
in life. People Of miserly disposition
are fond of conceaiing their boards In
queer places But 1t is probable that
none of the old cottsger's relatives
would have dreamed of inspecting his
store of firewood.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-28

are maUe 70 play an important part
punches of tiger lilies and other bios
SONS being so combined with the scroll
work in the corners as to afford q we'll
nigh hopeless task to anyone who may
try to copy them Another novel fea-
ture which appears in every one OF tho
patterns is to DO remarked In the con-
spicuous white figures representing the
denomination in each corner, so that
the money can be counted over with
utmost readiness. To bank clerks this
will be blessing. Some Of the corners
of the pictures are square, while others
are round, and In every way il has been
tried to make as much variety among
them as possible, no one resembling an
other. Furthermore, things have Keen
so managed that the smallest part Of
any note or certificate will identify it
Enthusiastically. There will no treasury
note for five hundred dollars. none hsv-
ING ever existed. :
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-28
LUCKY ROSEMARY
A Plant That Was Used - IN Anvilets
for Evil

A Plant That Wss Used - IN Antf1ess
for Evil
In the south Of Europe the rosemary
has long had magic properties ascrihed
to IL. The Spanish ladies used to wear
it as an antidote against the evil eye,
and the Portuguese called it the Elm
plant and dedicated 1t to the fairies
The idea of the antidote, says All the
Year Round. may have been due TO a
confusion of the name with that Of the
Virgin, but, as matter of fact, the
''roemarinus" is frequently mentioned
by old Latin writer's. including Horace
and Ovid.
The name came from the fondness Of
the plant for the sea shore; here it often
gets sprinkled with the ''ros" or dew of
the sea-that is to say, sea-spray. An
other cause Of confusion, perhaps. was
that the leaves Of the plant somewhat
resemble those Of the juniper, which
in medieval times was held sacred to
the Virgin Mary.
In the island Of Crete, Il Is said. q
bride dressed for the wedding still calls
last of all for . sprig of rosemary to
bring her luck. And now we come to
find rosemary in close association with
both marriage and death. just as the
hyacinth was, and perhaps still is.
among the Creeks It is interesting to
trace tho connection by which the same
plant came to have two such different
uses
Ore Of the earliest mentions Of rose.
mary in English literature is in poem
of the fourteenth century. called The
Gloriouse Rosemaryne. which begins
thus:
This heroe Is callit rosemaryna
OF vcrtu that h code and fyney
But all tia vertDes tall ne can
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-28

The family Bible Of George Washing.
tons mother. now owned b. Mrs..
Lewis Washington. of Charleston. w.
Va, has been loaped for exhibition at
Mount Vernon IL has . cover 81 homo
span cloth put on by it's original owner.
The Washington Post. says that The
book is WONDERFULLY preserved fer lie
Ac- and al Of its pages ars still intact
except the FIRST I've 90 sss that ~er-
torn out and placed IN the eorn.r ssone
of The Mary Washington monument Al
Fred~richahurr Va TIE fr.. entry
n il u ~ the narriaee "a Aas-asttns
wa@hinx.oa and Mary Ball IN ifsI. and
she NEXT = ~ use birth ~ o,~.sw~ wssh-
iagtan. FehFaarz n. ITaa q. "a
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-28
The King Of Ashaates's wives

In Aahantee no man is ever allowed
to see any Of the kings wives. and
should he even accidentally see one his
punishment Is death. These wives dur
ing the working season attend to the
kings plantations. but the rest Of the
time they live at Coomsssle, the Asian
tee capital, where they occupy two long
ktreets
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-28
ROGER. wal, put mo up ssw eauns,

grocer. WAL, put mo up tsw gains,
George A week or so later Deacon
Littledcld called the grocer to account
for selling his wife . poorer quality Of
molasses than she had been accustomed
to- It's good 'nough in Injine puddin',
he said. AN brown bread; but, George.
] gin We word as de'kin, it's terrible
techs in tea. IN. 7. Times.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-28

''spesisins ~ siiissrstiea. said is~-
yer sis~ sshar ass. 4 as reminded ~
what heard in a ds~a-to~s srueesy
ssose lsst ssstansF. fi<a eur god
ALIASES. George sskasi fszFaess via
of Tie gsoass tsas<s's | ever had il ia
ETC., 4sz Lifsifas.<. s9swsfsa -
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-07-14
A Sensational suicids.

NKwBURGH, N. Y, July l4-George II.
Wsnzel, aged "a, superintendent OF the
Newburgh paper box manufactory, dis
charged all employees. purchased re-
volver, and committed suicide by blowing
his brains out In the presence Of officers
who had come to remove him to Jail to be
examined as to his mental condition.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-07-14
ArxsntIns War.hIps Int.

BUENos AYREs. July 1.-The Argentine
torpedo catcher Rosales foundered In a
storm of the coast Of Uruguay The
officers were saved. The cfsw. numDsring
seventy, are missing. The Argentine IRON
clad Almirante Brown and the cruiser
Veinticinco, which were en- route to
Spain. are missing. and IL Is believed they
foundered In the same storm.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-07-14
Old Phiisnthropist Dead

NORWICH, Conn, July H-Williarp w.
Backus, the founder OF the Baokus hospi-
tai In this city, for which he gave s75. 900.
died here OF pneumonia, at the age OF so.
He was the largest stock raiser in eastern
Connecticut for half century, and
amassed fortune Of $4,000.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-07-14
Wiison Hold In 100000.

BOSTON. Jnly i4-Edward F. Wilson.
the jeweler. who was arrested on Tuesday
night on charges of embezzlement and
larceny from New York parties, was held
In t6OO0 on the one and $4,000 on the other.
He was recommitted to Jail In default
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-07-14
Political Quarrel Ends In Murder.

ST. LOUIS, July H.--Sherih Z. l..
Dosenbach OF Clayton shot and instantly
killed Major w. s. Smith. ex-assessor OF
the same place. The shooting was the rs-
suit OF q political quarrel
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-07-14

NEWTON. Mass. July l4-One half OF
the striking workmen On the sewer went
10 work yesterday. having received the
pay that was due them The remainder
OF the number unemployed will leave the
city. They claim that they have received
unfair treatment from the contractor, Mr..
Hnua
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-07-14
SHIRTS.

Outing Shirts at half price, 25,
SO, AZ, As, 81, 75 and 9Sc, and
$1.25 each, worth so, rs and SIC,
81, $l.25, $3.50, 81 and $3.50
each. Those are the prices at
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-07-14

WALrHAM, Mass, July H.-The tax
rate in Waltham this year will be greater
than ever before The amount to be as
sessed will be SO on every thousand. The
cause Of the assessment Of this large sum
II the heavy amount spent In building the
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-07-14
A Drop I'm Whisky.

ST. LOUIS, Jaly 4.-The Central Dis
tilling company announces reduction In
the price Of whisky from $il5 to Clio. The
com pany IL not member Of the trust.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-07-14
a.lloou,,t. CsrrIed out 60 se..

HAvRE. July l4-The balloon which
descended near Devices, Eng. started from
the Marie Christine cafe, in this city.
The occupants were Porlier, the aeronaut,
and two others. The balloon, after ris-
ing, changed its course In the direction OF
the SEA
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-07-14
Doyle wssn's in IL.

SALEM, Mass, July A-The dory race
between B. ]. Doyle and p. J. Buckley, for
$50 side. three miles with three turns,
was won handily by Buckley, 1t being a
procession throughout Large amounts
changed hands on the result.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-07-14
An Order for Deacon.s Relesse

PARIS, July Alt is rumored generally
here that Mr.. Deacon will be liberated
today. 1t Is claimed that an order to this
eject Was received at Nice YESTERDAY.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-07-14
SHOE DEPARTMENT.
So. Something for Gents

We will sell this week all our
50 so Shoes in lace or congress,
cap or plain toe, 5 and 6 wide.
Price this week only.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-07-14
wIlFUL MURDER.

Cream Believed To Bs Responsible for
the London Poisoning Cases.
LONDON. July IA The inquest concern.
ing the death Of Matilda Clover. the girl
whose body was exhumed on suspicion
that she died OF poisoning. has resulted In
verdict Of wilful murder against Thomas
Neiil Cream, the man believed TO have
killed by poisoning a number OF unfor.
tunate girls In London. and said TO have
been guilty of similar crimes In America.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-07-14

Bad time of the year to carry
your money without a purse of
some kind. Keep it dry, it costs
but little here. Presto change
Purses at 25c set.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-07-14
TOWELS AND

One with the other, geta large
cake of Pine Soap at Sc.
Bleached Bath Towel at 10c.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-07-14
RADIKIu & C0OuEY

We again remind you that we
keep in stock large Campaign
Flags made of the best quality.
Standard Bunting for home use,
also small sizes for private resi-
dences.
SHOE DEPARTMENT
We have a lot Of broken lines
of Ladies Oxford Ties, lines that
we cannot duplicate. We will
close them out at half price.
So. We Have the Leader.
Will sell our $3.50 Button Boot
this week at 81 a pair. We have
the b, C, d, L and + wide. COM
mon sense and opera toe, this is a
chance you don't get everyday.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-07-14
SUMMER TALKS.

BLANKETS-It sounds odd TO
hear about Blankets this time of
year, yet it is just what you want
if you are going down the bay or
if you are going OIL fishing trip.
We have 90 pair If Grey Blankets,
just suitable for the purpose, at
5Sc a pair.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-07-14

ODDS AND ENDS.
In every department we will
move now at sharp reductions
Short lengths in woollen and
Wash Dress Goods Come in for
the Chlldren's Dresses.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-12
Cam Won Write An Essay.

" ~
The United States Investor has
decided 10 offer $1,000 in prizes for
essays Of not more than one column
each respecting American cities and
towns.
The following distinguished gen.
tlemen have consented TO act as
judges to award these prizes
Henry Cabot Lodge, of Mass.
Charles F. Crisp, of Georgia.
Julius G. Burrows, of Michigan.
The prizes will be sabdivided as
follows:
For the best essay respecting any
American city or town, $500; for the
second best essay respecting any
American city or town, $500; for the
third best essay respecting any
American city or town, 5000
Each essay is to deal with the
merits Of the city or town chosen as
its subject, either as a desirable
place Of residence; as afording op.
portunities for investment; as a place
in which an unusually large amount
of capital and labor is employed in
any particular industry; as a place
possessed Of great undeyeloped re.
sources. snch as water power. coal
and iron, etc., which is peculiar be,
cause it has long escaped attention;
as a place of great historical inter.
est, or as possessing any other claim
to unique interest or special distinc.
ton.
In awarding the prizes, the judges
will consider the literary merits OF
the essays, as we'll as the merits OF
the city or town described. Bat
they will not go outside of the essay
for evidence of its merits, SO all
towns will have an equal chance.
All essays which are intended for
competition should be marked as
such aud forwarded to the United
States Investor, 10 Pearl street,
Boston; 335 Broadwy, New York;
al Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-12
ln Memorials.

To the Honorable Dictator and
Members Of Areadian Lodge
K. of Ell. No. 3240.
Your committee appointed to
draft resolutions in regard to the
death of G. Fl. Hinkley, father Of
our worthy brother, John v. Hlnk.
ley, submit the following as our re.
port
Whereas, it has pleased the
Supreme Ruler of the Universe to
remove from amongst the living Mr..
G. II. Hinkley, a worthy man and
citizen.
Resolved, That the members Of
this Lodge hereby express their pro-
found sorrow at his death, and ex-
tend their sympathy to the members
Of his family in this hour of their
bereavement.
Resolved further, That a copy Of
these resolutions be furnished to the
family of the deceased, and that the
same be spread on the minutes Of this
Lodge, and also be published in the
local papers of this town.
Abbeville, La, Sept. 20, 1892.
W. A. WHITE,
Com. Ks. P. Warts,
W. j.. VANsLYKE.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-12
Total
800
The Election.

The election here passed off very
quietly, and a very light vote wal
polled. The villainous weather nc
doubt kept many voters away from
the polls. Below we give the result
by wards and precincts
Ward 1-Price 81, Mills 0, CIeve
land 81, Fusion ticket 0.
Ward Price 40. Mills Sc.
Cleveland As, Fusion 81.
Ward price 96, Mills 80,
Cleveland So, Fusion 1Ol.
Ward Price %, Mills, 2,
Cleveland %, Fusion 2.
Ward 6, Poll l. Price IS, Mills
40, Cleveland Is, Fusion A.
Ward 6, Poll Price 6, Mills S,
Cleveland 7, Fusion 8.
Ward 6, Poll Price O, Mills 0,
Cleveland 0, Fusion 0.
Ward Z, Poll Price 81, Mills
27, Cleveland %, Fusion ~.
Ward 7, Poll Price Fl, Mills
10, Cleveland 80, Fusion IL.
Ward 7, Poll price 9, Mills 0,
Cleveland 10, Fusion 0.
Total-Price 3l3, Mills 237, Cleye,
land 306, Fusion 222.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-11-12

The editor of the Morgan City
Commonwealth has evidently been
going around with his eyes vide
open and has seen a few of the evils
existing in this State. He says:
There is a class of men in every
community who especially delight in
opposing somebody, and all over the
State you will find many of these men
occupying positions as constables.
They are as a rule ignorant men who
entertain the idea that to have a
poor devil in custody is an evidence
of greatness and and proof of eff
cheney. Tri1es light as air are seized
upon TO make an arrest and parishes
are often put TO large and useless
expense 10 suppol ting persons sup
posed to be guilty and lodged in
prison, which the districtscourt yerv
properly liberate. We were glad 10
note that the Caddo Grand Jury
has taken held of the matter and
that other parishes are following
suit.