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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-19
AN HISTORIC INCIDENT.
Which, However, Has Absolutely No
Foundation in Fact.

The whole United States has heard
the famous story of how Daniel Web
ster and Henry Clay, once upon a time,
suffering the pangs of impecuniosity,
did proceed to raise the wind in the
following manner:
Quoth Webster: Henry, I will draw
n draft for $500 if you will indorse it
and get II cashed at Riggs"
Quoth Clay: Done, Dan. But
haven't q dollar in any bank in the
world. Suppose 1t comes back?"
"Then it becomes my funeral If you
cannot meet ii. Draw on any bank
The further away from Washington
the better"
1t has been reported to me by some
of the very best people in the capital
that the draft was cashed, returned,
protested, framed and still hangs on
the wall in Riggs bank.
The way to demolish history is to go
at it with hammer and tongs. Being
in Washington the other day, 1 called
upon the vice president of Riggs bank,
at Fifteenth street and Pennsylvania
avenue, to make inquiries concerning
the draft Greatly surprised, he as
sured me that he had never heard the
story, and that there had never been
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Central Railroad OF New Jersey

Gehigh and Susquehanna Division)
Anthracite coal used exclusively, insur-
ing cleanliness and comfort. -. ,o-
TIME TABLE IN EFFECT JUNE q, 1897
Trains leave Scranton for Pittston'
wilkes-Barre. etc, at $40. 9.l5, l.S0 a. m.
1245, 200, sos, 800, 7.l0 p. m. Sundays s'Vo'
a. NJ, 100, 2.l5, 710 p. m. 80
For Mountain Park. $50, IL 30 a. m, 2oo.
sos, 500 p. m. Sundays, 900 a. m, LOO 2'lo
For Atlantic City, $50 a. m.
For New York, Newark and Elizabeth'
$50 (express) a. m, II 45 express with Bur
fet parlor carr, 305 (express) p: m. sun
day, 2.i5 p. m. Train leaving 12,iS y. m.
arrives at Philadelphia. Reading Termin-
al b22 d, m. and New York GEO p. m.
Eor Nauch Chunk, Allentown, Bethle-
hem. Easton and Philadelphia, 20 a. m,
2,45, 305, 500 Except Philadelphia) p. m.
Sunday, 2.15 y. m.
For Long Branch, Ocean Grove etc. at
$50 Through carr a. m. ana l2.io p. m
For Reading. Lebanon and Harrisburg
via Allentown, $50 a. m, 12.4o, 5.OO p. m.
eTItua For Pottsviiie, $40 a. M, 1915 p. m.
Returning leave New York, foot OF Lib
ortv street, North River at 9.l0 lexpres)
a m. 10 l.30 4.l5 express with Bunet
parIor carr p. m. Sunday, 4, 30 a. M
Leave philadelphia, Reading Terminal.
900 a. M, 2.00 and 4.3O p. m. Sunday SO
a. m. ,,,. -. ,.
rate may be had on application IN ad-
vance to the ticket agent at the station.
Gen. Pass. Agt
J.H. oLHAUsEN. Gen. supt.
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.JERMYN.

The Presbyterian, Second Presbyterian,
Baptist and Methodist Sunday schools,
of Carbondale, and the Methodist Sunday
school of this place, will convene at Far
view on August II, for a days outing.
The committees from the various schools
are: l.. S. Wolfe, for Methodist; w. d.
Frank, for Baptist William Male, for
Presbyterian; Martin oliver, for Second
Presbyterian; C. d. Winters, for Jermyn.
The Jermyn school will provide the at
traction for the day, which will include
field sports, band concert and an address
by prominent speaker. There will also
be a game of ball between Jermyn and
Carbondale.
visiting Mr.. "A. J. Gavin.
The Citizens band, under the able direc-
tion of Mr. Harry Grcss, will present the
Ranch King at Davis opera house Au-
gust IA and 16.
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Del, Lacka. and Western.
Effect Monday, June 81, 1897.

Trains leave Scranton as follows: Ex-
nress for New York and all points East,
lao, $50, 5.15, 500 and 1920 a. M; 1885 and
EXPRESS for Easton, Trenton, Philadel-
phia and the South, 5.15, 500 and 1920 a.
m. 1855 and 1888 p. m.
washington and way stations, 3.45 p. m.
Tobyhanna accommodation, G.lO p. m.
Express for Binehamton, OsWego, Eli
mira. Corning, Bath, Dansville. Mount
Morris and Buffalo, 1910, 2.35, 800 a. m,
and 1B % m, making close connections at
Ruffalo 70 all points In the West. North
west and Southwest.
Ringhamton and way station, LOS p. m.
Nicholson accommodation, 400 and 6.lO
p 'BinghGmton Sin and Elmira express. 5.55
p. m, ., ,,,,e.,, e,t
235 a. m. and 80 p. m.
Ithaca, 2.35, 900 a. m, and l.55 p. M.
For Northumberland, Plttston, Wilkes
Barre, Plymouth, Bloomsbury and Dan
VILE, making close connection at North
cumberland for Wiiliamsport, Harrisburg.
Baltimore, Washington and the South.
Northumberland and intermediate sta
tlons, 800, 10 20 a. m, and l55 and 600 p. m.
Nanticoke and intermediate stations,
sos and ll.20 a. m. Plymouth ana inter-
mediate stations, $40 and SAT p m. For
Kingston, 1910 p. m,
Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches on
all express trains,
For detailed information, pocket time
tables. etc, apply to NJ L. Smith. Dis
trct Passenger Agent, depot ticket ofiice.
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RAILROAD THE TABLES.
Delaware and Hudson.

- On Monday, July 5, trains will leave
Scranton as follows
For Carbondale-6.2O, 7.55, S.55, 1918 a.
m; 1900 noon; 1.21, 2.20, 1852, 525, 6.25, ISL
els, 1915 p. m; 1910 a. m
For Albany, Saratoga Montreal Bos-
ton, New England points, etc, $40 a. m.
2.20 p. m.
Fore Honesdale-6.2o. S,55, 1915 a. m;
12:OO noon; 22O 5.25 p. m.
For Wi.kes-Barre-6.45. 7.50, s.45. s.3S,
1915 a. m; 1905 LIS, 22S 1888, 4.41, 500, 75O
$50. 1l.30 p. m.
For New, York, Philadelphia, etc, via
Lehigh Valley r. r., 645. $50 a. m; 1906,
1.25, AL 2; m. with Black Diamond Ex-
press) 11.30 p. m.
For Pennsylvania r. r. points-6.45. eSS.
a. M; 2,2S, AL p. m.
For western points via Lehigh Valley
r. r., 7.50 a, M: 1905, 3.33 with Black
Diamond Express) $50, 11.3o p. m.
Trains will arrive at Scranton as fol-
lows:
From Carbondale and the north-6.4o
7.45, $40, 9S4, 1910 a. m; 1900 noon; L20,
2.24, 1926, 4.37, 5.45, 745, 9.45, 11.25 p m.
From Wilkes-Barre and the south-6.15,
7.50, $50 1910. 1155 a. m; 1.16, 214, 3.4S.
$40. 62l, 7.53, 9.05, 9.45 p. M; 1905 a. m.
]. w. BURDICK, G.. p. A, Albany, N. Y.
H. w. CROSS. d. P. A. Scranton. Pa.
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pennsylvania RAILROAD,

Schedule In Effect November IS, 1895.
Trsins Leave Wilkes Barre as Follows
7.3O a. nn., week days, for Sunbury,
Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Balti.
more. Washington, and for Pitts.
burg and the West.
IO.l5 a. M, week days, for HazIeton,
Pottsvile. Reading. Norristown.
and Philadelphia; and for Sun.
bury, Harrisburg, Philadelphia,
Baltimore, Washington and Pitts.
burg and the West.
3.l5 p. M, week days. for Sunbury,
Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Balti-
more. Washington and Pittsburg
and the West.
3.l5 p. M, Sundays only, for Sun
bury, Harrisburg. Philadelphi a,
and Pittsburg and the West.
600 p. M, week days, for Hazleton
and Pottsvilie.
J. r. WOOD, den'i Pass. Agent
J. b. HUTCHINSON, General Manager.
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,ratkaWalll1d Gpunty.

Wilkes Barre, where she has been WIS.,
itlng her aunt, Mrs. Nichol
Miss Nora Grear, of Dickson, IL the
guest of the Misses Higgins, of the
South Side.
John Duggan, Of South Main street.
left Saturday for visit at New York
city
a. Pascoe and family are spending
the summer at Ocean Grove.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ o. Abbey and chill
dren are visiting relatives at Dyber y,
Wayne county.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Dex, of Dundaff
street, left Saturday Cor a visit at
HorncllSville and Niagara Falls.
Mrn Lcnry Isgar is quite i'll a: her
home on Wyoming street.
Miss Maud Harnden, who has been
visiting at Great Bend for the last
few days, has returned home.
Mrs. Edward Robbins and sons Aus
ton and Maurice, are visiting at Gin.
ton, Wayne county.
Miss Rebekah Simpson, of Olyphant,
was the guest of Miss Lucy Robinson
last week.
Miss Mary Doak is spending her va
cation with friends in Pittston.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. j. Layman have re-
turned from visit at Meshoppen.
Mrs. Claude r. Smith and family
have gone to Middleburg for a months
stay.
Miss Emma Barrett, of Canaan
street, left Saturday for u visit with
friends at Honesdale and Port Jervis,
Miss Mollie Ward. of Scranton Is the
guest Of her cousin, Miss Margaret
Garden, on the West Side.
George Moon and family will leave
today for Clifford where they will
spend several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Monroe Tyler. Mildred
Tyler, of Forest City; and Mrs. G. j.
Benton, of this city, are at Tyler's hill
Wayne county, for a weeks stay.
DR.. and Mrs. G. J. Meaker are at
Ocean Grove for a two weeks visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Colvin and chill
dren spent yesterday with friends in
Factoryville.
Mldss Jennie Searles, of Pittsburg
who is teacher in the school for deaf
mutes, is spending her vacation with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. b.
Searles, of Wyoming street
Mrs. Lorrin Thorpe, of Wayne street
is confined to her home by illness.
Frank and June fitzpatrick are on a
bicycle trip to Uniondale and Starrucca
where they will spend a few days.
John ID. Fox and family have re.
| turned from visit at Poyntelle.
Mrs. John Herbert, of Jersey City
| is visiting friends in town.
Mrs. r. ]. Simmons and daughter
Mary, and Mrs. John Merritt ant
daughter, of South Terrace street
are visiting Mrs. Merritt's parents a.
| Justus.
Miss Alice Robbins is visiting a
Hancock and Cadosia, N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lynch. Miss
Rose Murphy, Mrs. Murphy, of thi
city, and Mrs. f. j. Fitzsmmons, o
| Scranton, will occupy a cottage al
| Newton Lake for week.
Morgan w. Reese and family lef
Saturday for a ten days visit at AT
lantic City.
| Andrew Mitchell, jr.. returned from
a business trip to New York city.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad System.
Anthracite Coal Used Exclusively Insur-
ing Cleanliness and Comfort.
IN EFFECT JUNE IA, 1897.

Anthracite Coal Used Exclusively Insur-
ing Cleanliness and Comfort.
IN EFFECT JUNE Il, 1897.
TRAINS LEAVE SCRANTON.
For Philadelphia and New York via D.
e. H. r. r. at 6.45 $50 a. M, and 1906, 125,
22s AL (Black Diamond Expres) and
11.S0 p. m.
For Pittstor and Wilkes-Bar:e via D.
L. & w. r. r., 600, sos, 1l.20 a. m, LBS
$40, 600 and Sal p. m.
For White HeVen, Hazleton. Pottsville.
and principal points in the coal regions
VIA d. & II. r, r.. Gas, 75O a. m, 1905 and
For Bethlehem, Easton. Reading, Har-
rishurg and principal intermediate sta
tions via d. & II. r. r., 6.45, 7.5O a. M,
1905, 125, 2.2S, Al (Black Diamond Ex-
press), 44l and II. 80 p. IN.
For Tunkharr ock, Towanda, Elmira.
Ithaca, Geneva and principal intermediate
stations via D., L. & w. r. r., 600.
sos a. m, 1910 and $40 p. m.
For Geneva. Rochester Buffalo, Niagara
Falls, Chicago and all points west via D.
X II. r. r., 1905. 1893 (Black Diamond
EXpress) $50 and l1.30 p. m.
Pullman parlor and sleeping CIR Lehigh
Valley chair cars on all trains between
Wilkes-Barre and New York, Philadel-
uhia, Buffalo and Suspension Bridge.
CHAS. S. LEE, Gen. Pass. Agt., Phila..
A. w. NoNNEMACHER, Asst. Gen.
Pass. Agt.. South Bethlehem, Pa.
Scranton Office. 300 Lackawanna avenue.
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Meeting of the Clerks Association.

a meeting of the Clerks associa ;ina
vas held on Friday evening in Assem-
bly, lall. They were disappointed in
not meeting the organizer Ne son
Teets. Four new members were re-
c''>td. A committee was appointed -
wait upon several of the m2"cbants
who signed The carly closing agreement
and see if they will not keep the prom
ise made until August 3, when the
agreement expires. The clerks will de-
clare the contract void unless all keep
it, and go back to the old system of
late hours.
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Joseph Smith had his brother, John,
arrested under the charge of stealing
n suit of clothes. The case was brought
before Justice Glynn. when a number
of witnesses were called to testify.
There appeared to be no evidence of
guilt on the part of John Smith or his
wife. On Friday Joseph was arrested
by Deputy Sheriff Ferber and taken to
the county Jail for confinement for u
short season. 1t appears that the
costs of a case were imposed upon him
some months ago, which he has not yet
paid.
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SPECIAL DEV0Tl0NS.
Sisters of the immaculate Heart in
Retreat nj st. Rose Convent.

A large number of the sisters OF the
Immaculate Heart of this city began
their annual retreat on Friday evening
at st. Rose convent. The division OF
the order numbers about 12b sisters.
On Saturday morning this special sea-
son of devotion will close and then
eight young ladies will take the vows
of the order Rt. Rev.William OHara,
who is now at Cape May, is expected
home and will participate in the i'm
pressive ceremonies.
The retreat is under the direction Of
Father Latz of the Order of Redemp-
tarists of Annapolis, Md. The second
division ot the sisters will hold their
retreat at the convent in this city be-
ginning the sixth of August. The orlor
will also hold their institute at Scran-
ton the last week of this month.
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Union PICNIC at FnryieW.

Four of the Sunday schools of the
city will have their picnic at Farview
on the 18th of August. The Honesdale
and Forest City Sunday schools have
been invited TO join in the excursion.
w. u. Frank, L. ID. Wolfe and William
Male. representing the four local
schools, have consulted with the Meth
odist committee at Jermvn and satis-
factory arrangements have been made
for all TO join on that date. 1t is
thought that at least 5000 will be
present on that occasion. There will
be music, games and various athletic
attractions.
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LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

Judge Alfred Darte and wife, of
Kingston, will spend Sunday with Mrs.
Herring on Salem avenue.
Mrs. Bess White, OF Honesdale, spent
Saturday with Mrs. Oscar Wonnacott.
Miss Hannah Davy, of Wilkes
Barre, who has been visiting friends
In this city for the last three weeks,
has returned home.
Miss Nina Frank. of Washington
street, has returned home frorl
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Base Ball This Afternoon.

The Alumni team of this city and the
Honesdale High school team will cross
bats at Anthracite park this afternoon.
The game will be very interesting as
the Honesdale team succeeded in
whipping our boys last week. They
evidently intend to do the same thing
today but the Alumni team has been
strengthened and will give a much bet
ter account of themselves than last
week
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GOT WHAT HE ASK FOR.
But IL Was Because the Waiter Was
New and Didn't Know Slang.

New and Didn't Know Slang.
From Grigg's Courier.
A laughable incident occurred at one
of the hotels here, recently, which apt
ly illustrates the saying, English as
1t is spoken" There was o. big rush
in the dining room on the evening in
question and the tables were soon filled.
A new waitress, not familiar with the
sayings of the day, was impressed into
service to help out the regular force,
and, as she approached one of the reg
ular boarders, she called off the menu:
"Beefsteak, fried salt pork and cold
meats"
The boarder was hungry and said:
Bring me the whole cheese".-mean-
ing, of course, the whole order Of
meats.
The waitress never said word as
she went to the kitchen. In a few mo-
ments she returned with the supper
order and a big plate of cheese, but no
meats. When the boarder saw that
cheese he nearly fell off his chair, and
the rest of the boarders roared.
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To HOnesdaIe Over the Gravity.

A party from Scranton enjoyed a trip
to Honesdale on Thursday over the
Gravity road. Among those who en-
joyed the occasion We're: Mr.. and Mrs.
j. II. Phelps, Mr.. and Mrs. B. II. Pratt,
Mrs. Bengler. Mrs. Charles Green, Mrs.
Flatt and daughter, of Brooklyn; Mrs.
Kay, Miss Williams, of Buffalo; Miss
Timberman, the Misses Phelps, Cap
tain Samuel Hines and Morton Rolls,
of Detroit
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TRY GRAIN.0! TRY GRAIN.0!

Askyour Grocer toda y to show you pack
age of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that
takes the place of coffee. The children may
drink it,without injury as well as the adult.
All who try It, like it. GRAIN-O has that
rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but 1t is
made from pure grains,and the most delicate
stomach receives 1t without distress. Il the
price Of coffee. 15c. and % cts. per package.
Sold by all grocers.
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Bicycle Trip TO Chicago,

About the 2Gth of August Thomas
Levison, of this city, and John Matey,
of Forest City, expect to start for Chi
cago, making the trip on their bicycles.
They are to be absent about two
months. They will visit Syracuse, Nj
aGara Falls, the Thousand Islands and
other points. Mr.. Levison may con-
time his trip west from Chicago.
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CARBONDALE,

tIseaders will please note that adver-
tisements, orders for job work, and
items for publication left at the estab-
lishment of Shannon & Co., newsdealers
North Main street, will receive prompt at
tention; office open from s a. m. to 10
y. MI
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-19

William Kelly, Martin McLain, Dave
Jones. John McCormac, J. II. McHale,
Charles o'Boyle, James o'Ma!ley, Thomas
Gibbons, Misses Mary Rogan, Bernetta
McHale, Minnie Hoban, d. O'Horo, Nellie
Murphy, Annie Hoban, Katie Nealon,
Alice Kelly Aida McIIale, Sadie Nealon
Mrs, j. II, McHale, Name Roach.
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For His Comradc's Good.

Perry Pattetic--"I must say like your
manners. Takln' drink yourself before
you offer me any"
Wayworn Watson-"Done II for your
own good, hubby. Don't you know all the
temperance preachers tells Us the first
drink is the one that leads to all the
trouble ?"-Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Erie and Wyoming Valley.

Effect Monday. May Slst, 1897,
Trains leave Scranton as follows: For
New York and intermediate points on
Erie railroad, also for Hawley, Lake
Ariel and local points at 500 a. m. and
2.2S p. m.
Additional trains for Lake Ariel and
points intermediate at s.i5 a. m. and $50
p. m.
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ARCHIBALD.

Mrs. E. ]. Wells and Mrs. Hannah Cav
anagh left last night for Chicago, where
they will attend the convention of the
Ladies' Catholic Benevolent association
which opens in that city this afternoon.
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Observe tho following symptoms, result
ing from diseases OF the digestive organs
Constipation. inward piles, fullness OF
blood In the head. acidity OF the stomach
ness ~ weigh, OF the stomach. sour erue-
tations, sinking or nutterlng OF the heart.
choking or sulfocating sensations when
in lying posture. dimness Of vision, dots
or webs before the sight. fever and dull
pain In the head deficiency OF persplra-
ton, yellowness OF the skin and eyes, pain
In the side. chest, limbs and sudden flush
es OF heat. burning in the flesh
A few doses of RAILWAYS PILLS will
free the system OF all the above named
disorders.
Price zsc per box. Sold by Druggists or
sent by mall
Send to DR.. RADWAY & Co, Lock Box
S65. New York, for Book OF Advice.
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in the bank such transaction or such
n relic.-New York Press.
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All trains run daily except sunday.
4 sighines that trains stop on signal for pas
sengers.
secure rates Via ontario a western before
purchasing tickets and save money. Day and
Night Espress 70 the West.
&c. Anderson, Gen, Pass Agt
4. Flitcroft. Div, Pass. Agt scranton. Pa.
The morning news., 1897-07-17

INV p
The first dress parade OF Camp Roose-
welt occurred this evening. A large crowd
was present
Capt. oscar J. Brown arrived In Bruns-
wick tonight and Inspected the Rihemen
He will proceed 70 camp tomorrow.
The feature OF tonight I'm camp IL the
display OF the search light from the Will
Slmons.
Lieut.. Coldng will be the officer Of the
day tomorrow, and EnsiRns Thomas and
Svnnona of1oara nf tha auard
The morning news., 1897-07-17

PUNISHMENT FOR CONVICTs.
The whipping Post in the Missouri
PenIteptiarN.
From the Kansas city World.

From the Kansas City World
The announcement that the whipping
post has been re-established in the Mis-
souri, penitentiary has been productive Of
much comment throughout the state As
a means Of punishment the whpping-post
has long been out of date. and public opin-
ion is unanimous in demanding that such
methods Of discipline should be resorted
TO. II at all, only in cases OF supreme ne
cessity.
People who look upon rigid discipline as
the paramount factor in prison govern
ment incline to the belief that the whip
ping-post Is necessity. Those OF more
humane temperament-and they are nu-
merous-oppose such punishment on the
theory that II Is barbarous.
The question OF prison government has
attracted attention from the most learned
thinkers Of the world. Column after col
umn has been written on the subject Stin
there Is no agreement as to the proper
solution. There will always be a necessity
for penal institutions 80 tong as the world
stands. and the problem OF managing
criminals will probably never be satlsfac-
torily solved. Experiments made In New
York and other eastern states snow that
idleness is torture In penitentiaries where
solitary ideness has been enforced ar ap-
palling condition resulted. Yet. II a. claim
ed, there are many convicts who viii not
work without being forced. To what ex-
tent and how incorrigibles should be pun
ished Is a question that Is difficult to de-
termne. n the governmental powers
ever arrive at conclusion how 10 main
tain necessary discipline and yet remain
within humane bounds, there Will proba-
bly, be remarkable revolution In peniten-
tiaries throughout the land.
When ex-Gov. Charles T.. johnson was
"a member OF the legislature IN 1881. he was
the author OF resolution calling for an
investigation OF the penitentlary methods
OF punishment The resolution contained n
recital Of current rumors 10 the effect that
unusual and cruel punishments were be-
ing inflicted. The document was referred
to the committee on penitentiary
Numerous witnesses were summoned.
At last a report was made by the COM
mlttee. Following Is an extract from the
report:
"Your committee finds two modes OF
punishment In vogue at present viz.
whipping with a common riding cowhlde
and confinement In the dark cell. Ia which
a convict b. placed and allowed only
bread and water"
The committee continues AZ great length
20 give details. Il iB shown that the con-