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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19
MIXING POLITICS
AND RELIGION.
Trying to Depose a COIOred Pastor
Forvotiug His Convictions
REV. Pr. MORRIS A DEMOCRAT,
Senator Daniel TO BE Called Upon 10
Defend a Prominent Member who
Was Sentenced To Jail for Crea-
ting "A Row-LoCal Option.

LYNCHBURG, VA, March B.-speclai'-
Because Rev. b. +. Norris, pastor OF the
leading colored Baptist church OF the
city. voted the Democratic tcket in Tie
municipal election last spring, number
Of The members OF his congregation are
endeavorlng 10 depose HIM.
SkNAlOR DANIEL TO THE RESCUE.
As a result OF a d.niculty originating
from the contention, David Dutier, a ieAu-
ing member or tAe cnurcn. mas been sen
t,noeI TO sixty uaS IN jail.
he took an appear. ana ih the Corpora
ton court wal probably nave SenA'or
Daniel ior his counsel, BulieFs Ia'hes
having been an oid servant OF tne Daniel
fanny.
INJUNCTION ASKED.
To-day Rev. Morris and some two hun
died and Mty members OF MS congre-
ca..ion ASKED Tor an injunction nom Judge
CarIst4an " restIain Bauer ana MS iVi-
towers from any further interference In
matters cOanec.ed w.ln the church.
lne Judge wid give a decision to-mor-
row.
THE OPENING GUN.
A very large m1ss-meeung Of the advo-
cafes OF iocal-opuon was held in the
OpeIa-nouse tonight Speeches were made
by Key. Dr. 4. Coke Smith, Rev. Or
T.. G.. Mcconnell and others.
The meeting was the hfst OF the cam
paien asainst saloons. inc elecuon VIII
take place on Apui l-th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19
The Freedman's Bank.

Giles 3. Jackson. counsel for the Freed
mans Bank depositors. who has been
working In various ways 10 secure an APP
Precipitation of sl.20O0O0 by Congress TO
pay these claims. has just returned from
an extensive nCrtnern trip, where be mad
mass-meeungs in Baltimore. Washington.
Philadelphia and New YORK city, Of the
said dcpostors. and a long set OF reso-
luiiOns has been signed by representa-
lives OF these depositors endorsing the
efforts Of Congressman Lamb and Sena-
tor Daniei I'm the direction OF securing the
money. and requesting the representa-
lives in Congress from New York. Penn
sylvania and Maryland to vote for the
bills pending In Congress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19
MAD ALL THROUGH,
Cyclone Samucls Real Angry About
the Crosse Affair.

Cyclone samues is real angr.
lie thinks Mr.. John i. Grose, Of Henri
go. is mean. because after exposing the
perfdy OF his own wife and invoking the
aid OF the shreWd Cyclone, no went II
and done" him
And that. too. after the trap had been
set
The Cyclone Is liable TO wear his teeth
OF grltting them IN desperate anger. for
he has as yet. received no pay for thf
work ontailed in chasing after the elusive
female.
lie spent sleepless nights and waketu
days in the pursuit Of his duty and Mrs
Sparrow Crosse, and now he can't sleep
for thinking about how he missed his
game through no fault Of his own.
Mr.. Crosse has. however offered 70
nay the intrepid Cyclone tor his trouble
but that gentleman said, nay, until he
could get The opinion OF the Common
weaith's Attorney
In the meantime. the female IL, presum-
ably. sDeedine In all possible haste to-
ward the irigid north. there 10 run up
against another good thing. and Mr.. Grose
says he Vii maze no enOrt 10 s.a3 Nei
progress. and he is in raptures over her
departure.
The Cyclone will In all probability. con-
unue 10 sit on the stumps OF Henrico and
wipe the tears from his eyes aud moan
over the loss Of he festive female and
the accompanying fees.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19
THE RECOUNT
WILL BE ORDERED.
Vote Cast for Commissioner to Be
Canvassed Again. e.
PETITION HAS NOT BEEN FILED.
Mr.. Hawkins VIII Present His Papers
ToDay-A NJ m Der Of Ballots said
10 Have Been Improperly
Thrown Out.
PETITION HAS NOT BEEN FILED,

II is practically settled that there Will
be recount OF the votes cast for Com
missioner Of the Revenue.
MI o. A. Hawkins has not fled with
Chairman jefferson Wallace OF the City
Democratic Committee his petition. lie
viii 90 so to-day.
Mr.. Hawkins reterates that he will not
charge fraud against any election officer.
The attention of the committee will be
called 10 the fact that IN each OF the
precincts the aggregate OF the vote re-
turned for COMMISSIONER of the Revenue
was Tess by from one TO seventeen than
the total vote cast. THIS point Is not re-
sarded as a very strong one for the rea-
son that the candidates tor most or the
other offices were likewise scratched.
Nj. hawkins will mention tins appar-
ent discrepancy In his petition for what
ever il Is worth and Will simply suggest
that 10 is rather strange that m heated
contest there should have been so many
persons VINO did not vote for any candl-
date for Commissioner. But the number
Of those who voted for no one for Com
missioner is small as compared with the
number who did not support any aspir-
ant for some Of The other Offices fot
instance there were III voters al First
Clay who did not vote for Common
wealth's Attorney.
OFFICERS WERE BROKEN DOWN
Mr.. Hawkins viii call the attention OF
the committee TO the fact that some or
the election officers were AT work thirty
six hours and II Is natural 10 presume
that they became so tired ond worn out
that they made errors.
The committee will be asked 10 Inspect
the ballots thrown out by the election Of
fcers and ascertain whether or not all
Of them were properly discarded. Re
gard.ng these ballots Mr.. Hawkins VIII
say that he has been reliably informed
that many ballots were rejected that
should have been counted.
Mr. Munford viii make no opposition
TO the proposed recount. lie says he will
welcome II and believes II viii result IN
increasing his plurality,
RECOUNT WILL BE HAD.
The recount will certainly be had There
appears 10 be a general demand for II
and a majority Of the committee have
expressed their purpose 10 vote for the
recount.
There were more than five hundred
ballots rejected Whenever one was I'm.
nronerlv marked as TO particular ofice
that feature Of the ticket was rejected.
hut the portions Of the ballots correctly
marked were accepted and counted. For
instance. If too many or two few names
for Councimon were on the ticket the
ballot did not count for Councilmen. but
for all other Offices correctly and prop
erly marked.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19
TWO BALL GAMES.
McCabe's school Boys Will Seek Scalps
Prom the fredericksburg Team.

Weather permitting, McCabe's Splendid
baseball team VIII go 10 Fredericksburg
tins morning 10 pay two games.
The McCabe Loys have put IN some
good ncks pract.Cing this week and eX-
peel to take both games at Frederlcks-
Lurg. -
one OF the students has written the
following lines OF eAhortaion:
PLAY McCabe that you sustain,
Your reputation OF yore,
Then play McCabe wiki might and main.
AS you nave done before.
For you wen cheer, to you Wen drink
In downing cups and true
Increase the praise OF your name,
And we will drink TO you.
To your success and your good cheer,
Wen drink and We Will sing,
Both far and near In every ear.
Wen make your praises ring.
Then fill once more the loving cup,
And pass II 10 each lip;
That all may drink. and drink Il up,
TO our southern Championship"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19
IT WILL BE KEPT UP.
The Monroe Ward Club 10 he Made
Permanent Organization.

The Monroe ward Democratic Club
held its regular meeting last night at
Pickett Camp Hall. II was well attend
ed. and the determination 70 MAKE IL
permanent organization was freely eS-
pressed. The club will meet rai'er
The Entertainment Committee was in
structed to have some speaker Of note
to ADDRESS the club at its next NEE ing:
-Four new members were proposed and
their names referred 10 the committee
on Membership.
Upon motion Of Colonel Coullng. the
club recommended that the city COM
mittee elect Mr.. ;. l.. keiiy' one OF me
mcmbers-elec. from MoAros NaIu, 10 vi
moval from the city Of SIR. Hardaway.
Considerable informal talk was in
dulged In and much interest was mani
tested In the clubs welfare.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19
SEEKERS AFTER GOLD,
4 Party Of Vrginians Leave To-Day
for British Columbia.

Ten or fifteen sturdy young Virginians
will leave Richmond at 2I5 o'clock this
afternoon for British Columbia, with tho
hone which almost amounts TO a certain
NJ returning laden with auriferous
treasures.
The party has been making preparation'
for the trip for months rast. ana VIII o.
amnlv provided with stores OF an NOS
and mining machinery. The eXpeoluoA
roes o,it uuder contract with the brrlsn-
American Mining and Trading Company
of Baltimore. Md. and VII work me kDo
ertson Placer Mine. saio TO be one OF the
richest in that section.
The route To be taken by the party VII
be TO ST. Paul by way OF the Chesapeake
and OHIO. thence 10 Ashcroft by the Cahd'
alan Pacific. At Ashcroft wagons VIII be
takca for tn rest Of the way. distance
of betv cen 500 and 400 miles.
The mine which is TO be- worked IS IN
the Cariboo district Of British Coium
hia and the reports received from that
section state that the precious meta.
-nol nos.
Among those who will make the journey
ave Nessrs S. W. ard T.. ;. Mars az
sons of Col. II. c.. Marshall, Of Ports
mouth; II. c. ToTp, OF Portsmouth; Dr
a.. b. Woodlcy and John l.. Hartsteld. OF
KINGSTON. y. c.: A. v. and T. 4. Shea
Wood and II W. Flournoy Jr. OF re
mond: Jamos Plasisett, OF Alexandria
and G. G.. Peck of Washington city.
Dr. C.. D. Woodley OF North Carolina
who accompanies the outht, VIII look
after the physical well-bOng Of the par y.
I'm addition 10 those mentioned num-
her of others are expected 10 join them
on the way. including three miners Of ex'
perltnce
The British American Cold Mining and
Trading Company under the auspices Of
which the expedition goes out. Is sait 20
be one OF the most substantial concern
OF It's kind in the country.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19
Academic Mr.. Selden.

Mr.. y. H. seat'n r urn ID 20 Richmond
yesterday fiom 4 tup TO Ai!" . T., \
county. On last Thu. say While
driving in buggy out from New Store
he colt that was attached 10 the busy
the property Of Mr. a. 5. Gillian. became
frightened at a 0og that ran out IN the
road and ran away. throwing MI. sei-
den and his colored driver out
Mr.. Selden was quite badly Injured, and
he driver was knocked out for time
and seriously cut about the head Mr..
selfen had 10 walk about four miles Tor
a doctor. and was laid Up for several
DAYS. Tie has not yet entirely recovered.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19
Refs onthe Primary.

There was much money won and lost
on the primary.
Persons who had faith In the running
qualities OF Mayor Taylor and cry ser
geant Epps put up conslderaple lhonss
10 hack their Judgment. Many wagers
y, IRON, $40 10 800 were Nude at the Inn
nerial Hotel. A Marshall Ward gentle
ma, who struck the combination for gen
eral Offices and Councilmen is said 10
have won 81 IO0.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19
Snnrcmc Court of Apneals.

Washington. Alexandria and at. Yer
non Electric Railway Company vs.. Quale
further argued by Samuel q. Brent ana
Edmund Burke. ESQ. for appellee ana
James r. eaton, Esq, for appellant ana
submitted.
stoneburn,r and Richards VS.. Motley.
Areued By H. r. Pollard, ESQ., and con-
tinued uni Monday.
The next cases 10 be called: Metropo-
Titan Life Insurance Company VS.. Ru'her-
ford. No. % and Virginia Fire ana Ma
rine Insurance Company Ns. Goode q
Company, No. co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19
Mr.. Taylor's Condition.

Nothing was heard Yesterday as to
the condition Of MT Keith Taylor. son
Of Mr. George Keith Taylor who is III
al Lafayette, Ind.
He was returning from the far West
when he had been for his health. His
brother. Mr. John Taylor, has gone 10 be
with him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19

NEW SLEEPING-CAR ROUTE
The Atlantic Coast-Llne, commencing
March 2lst. viii run through sleeper from
Richmond 10 Augusta, Ga, on train leav-
INK Richmond go 4. NJ, arriving Augusta
7.s5 a. NJ. and leaving Augusta on Train
NO. 81 al 2.3O r. NJ, arriving Richmond
ar. NJ Passengers for Richmond can re-
main in car un.n 1850 A. NJ.
c. 5. CAMPBELL.
Division Passenger Agent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19
Ladies To- Call on Him.

Or. southall, the Superintendent OF
Public Instruction. has received q letter
from Mrs A. +. WAX. asking That he
fix a day 10 hear a delegation from the
Womans Christian Temperance Union
concerning an Important matter. which
was NOT named In the communication.
The Doctor will receive the ladies on
Wednesday. March oyth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19
TO VISIT TlDEWATER.
Governor Tyler Expected TO Start On
His Trip Monday.

Governor Tyler expects 10 leave Rich
mond Monday on visit OF several days
10 Tidewater. lie will inform himself
concerning the oyster question, especially
with reference 20 the wishes Of the oeo-
pie in regard TO who shall constitute the
State Board OF Fisheries.
The Governor viii spend the week In
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19
Wisdom aud Mercy.

On Sunday al Calvary baptist church
the pastor. Rev II. A. Ragby. Will preach
as usual. The subject al night VIII be
the CT max Of Wisdom and Mercy A
feature OF the service will be the music
by the College Glee Club.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19
pro,pr AND PERMANENT.

Richmond, Va. March IT, ls9s-John T.
wit. 72l north Tweniy-eishth street. this
city. was poisoned by poison oak. lie
toek Hoods Sarsa parilla and three bot
ties cured him. He says his blood has
been pure ever since ana he earnestly
recommends this medicine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19
Colonel Richardson's Case.

Attorney General Montague has been
busy In court for few days ana mas
moi had time In which 10 determine upon
the best method OF securing ne'lsi'h
from the Court OF Appeals as 10 wnether
or not the position OF REGISTER Oh tue
Land Office has been abolished.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19

Tldewater ana will be in Newport News
next Thursday to witness the launching
OF the Kentucky ana the Kearsarge. He
has sent invitations TO the members OF his
stan to meet him at Newport News on
that occasion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19

]. NJ. MERCER, ID. d.. pastor.-Worship
on Sunday: Sunday schoOl a 0.3o A. NJ
Preaching al II a. NJ. and n. II. Boys
meeting at 4. NJ. Young Peoplc Un.on
al L. NJ Pray, r-mes 4ng Wednesday al
5 Z. NJ. Seats free. N.si,ors welcome.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19
CHURCH NOTICES.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURcH.-REv;
GEORGE COOPER. d. D.. pastor , wlll
school al O:30 A. n. Young Peoples
,,n,vn a, T.. NJ Special services every
night OF next week. Rev K. HEZ. SVEN
preaching.
wEsT-vIEw BAPTIST CHURCH
corner Cary and Meadow streets), Rev.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19

A meeting OF colored Republicans hello
here yesterday endorsed John II. Smyth,
Of Richmond. formerly Minister to Liberia
for Register OF the Treasury 10 succeed
the late Blanche X. Bruce.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19
To Meet Tues Law.

called meeting OF the A. r. V. A. 70
revise the constitution and bV-' VIII
be held in ths rooms or tnc virginia HIS.
torIcal Society. 107 est Franklin street.
ON Tuesday March 2ed at u NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19
AnneaI Case.

VIM. Thomas. colored. charged with
petit larceny. was bailed In the Hastings
Court for his appearance al the Aprh
term. The bond was for 800 This Is an
oppeal case from the Police Court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19

GRACE-STREET BAPTIST CHURCH,
Rev MILAN h. hAICtiEk, u. ~,
pas, r.-S,IviCes al the taDeInacie, Grace
street be.weeu B,lyideIe AMI 1 inc stTce,s.
Sunday school al $40 Clocn A Nj.
Preaching by the pastor al II A. NJ. and
S 4. NJ. Young teOpie UnlOn 81 Jay
afternoon al ciOCk. Pfay er mee,-
mems meeAns Fr.Day night at 5 clocA.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19

l.. SMI1iI, -. ~. pas tOr. SUNDAY school
al U.lJ a. NJ. lle1cLins at Al a. NJ. and
: +. NJ ~ the pas.Or. S~a,S tIee. A cor
d.al welcome 10 all
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19

ST. ANDREWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
corner Laurel and Beverly streels). Rev
THOMAS SEMMES. recior.-Services
every Sunday at II A. NJ. and p. NJ
Slit nes all free. and a hearty welcome Is
extended 10 all visitors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19

The Virginia Trust Company acts as
executor. administrator. guardian, re-
eelver trustee for estates, corporations
or individuals.
All aoc.aents anduncerainties incident
10 trusts. etc, as admlnistoi ed by indi-
vlduas. are altogether removed. when
the company is appointed TO handle the
trust fund. The corporal on trustee ont
lives the trust. The iaeihcioncy ana care
lessness Of Individual trustees may wreck
valuable estates. wills Teccipted and
kept without charge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19
Conformation Services

Bishop Whit,le will hold confirmation
services at ST. ames' Episcopal cblreh
Tomorrow morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19

The state Pank OF VIRGINIA invites the
public 10 inspect It's vaults for the safe
Leeping OF bonds. stocks. etc. and es-
pecialy its storage vaults for the safe
keeping OF silvs plate and other bulky
Naiuables. They are regarded as safe
az human ingenuity and skill could make
them. Al night. they are guarded BY a
reliable, Trustworthy guard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19
Division Passenger Agent

Blue Ridge Springs Dyspepsia Water
is am eXcruent remedy Tor indigestion.
cor sal, hy George Schoen and Purcell,
Ladd * Co.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19

ST. LUKEs EPISCOPAL CHURCH
corner Beverly and Washington streetsl,
Rev. HUGH NJ. MARTIN. minister In
charge Sunday school at $3.50 A. ~ ard
1870 Il. NJ. Sunday serv ccs az IL a. NJ.
and p. NJ. Thursday at p. NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19

ST. MARKS p. r. CHURCH COR
nor First and Clay streetsl n ght Rev.
G. c. PENICK. u. D.. recior-The rector
Icing absent from the city his week TIE
Rev. T.. X. NUGENr will corduct the
service and preach next Sunday morn
ing at II O'Clock There will be no SER
vice Sunday night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19

meeting and submit their Views for or
against the proposition
The motion was adopted, Mr.. King alone
voting against II, and the meeting OF the
ward delegations then adjourned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19

by members OF the Brotherhood OF 81.
Andr, W
ALL-SAINTS' CHURCH MADIsoN
street between Grace and tranklin). Rev.
day morning at II o'clock evening ser
vice at O'Clock. Sunday school AT $50
O'Clock. Rec,ors Bible class for men
Saturday evening at SIS o'clock. Is
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19

GROvE-AYENUE BAPTIST CHURCH
Grove avenue near Deecn strccO, t.ey
j. e. HlDEN, ID. d., notwithstanding
al II a. NJ. ana 4. Al ~ the pas.or
SUNDAY school at D.lJ A. NJ Pastors
Bible class al 10 A. NJ, main aud.,nce-
room.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19

ASBURY NJ Il. CHURCH.. SOUTH
Corner Hanover and LomDardy s.rcots).
Kew. Is. NJ. BECK ~ AN, pas,or. Preach
Ing al IL A. M. oAd =. NJ Subject at
nlbhl. The Liquor Trahic: why /.
Should Cease the third in seri-s OF
sermons on temperance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19

CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY
"a memorial 10 Bishop Moore Protestant
Episcopal church north Laurel street.
Ait. rector.-ScIv. ces Sundays at Al a.
VI. and T. NJ Hoiy Communion FIRST
Sundays at II A. Nj. third Sundays at
100 A. NJ. church days at 80 4. NJ
L.tany services Fridays a y NJ CnuIch
open daily for prayer and mediation.
Sunday school at J:;sO A. NJ Mems Bible
class Tor men Sundays at $50 n NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19

FRIENDS MEETING.-GEoRGE y
WISE. OF Baltimore; Nd: and MILLS y.
.ers OF this society. will be In attendance
at IL A. NJ. and p. u.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19

GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH COR
ner Of Main and Foushee streets). Rev
LANDON X. MASON. rec,or. -kegu.a ar
services every Lord Day. Sunday school
AT 0:;u A. NJ Morning prayer and sermon
al IL a. NJ, and evening prayer ana ies-
the FIRST Sunday AT the II o'clock SER
Vice, and on the third and NTH Sundays
at 1880 A. NJ. Strangers are shown seats
and are made 10 feel cordially welcome
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19

UNION STATION METH DIST
church corner 1wenty-fourth and Mel
son s,rce ST. Services at IL \. NJ. by q.
II. McFADEN. pas.or Of B'if,h-S,rccl
Methodist church. Manchester. and at )
4. NJ. by Or. JERE WITHERSPOON
pastor OF Grace-Street PrcsL yicrian
cnuIch. Al 9:lJ A. NJ. Sunday school
and morning class. AT 3.3O T. NJ, Ep-
worth League. Services Monday. Wen
nesday ard Friday al 5 L. NJ Official
meeting Tuesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19

HoGE MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN
church On ncteenth and Frankie "rstts),
Rev. J. r. COOK, pastor. -P-rSchlug At
II A. n and 5 +. NJ Sunday school at
10 A. NJ. Gospel service Wednesday at
3 +. NJ. All welcome.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-19

CHRIsTADFLPHIAN f. &C l. + 81 A
Lee Camp Hall. Broad between tifth
and Sixth streets).-SuEday az u a M..
ject. Jerusalem Ere Soon TO % the
Grand Metropolis OF the Age 10 Come"
All welcome.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-12
Parisinus Are Queer.
From the PaIi Mall Gazette.

From the Pail Mall Gazette
For some time past it has been decided
to pull down all the Paris prisons except
La saute conducted on the most approved
modern Iines), and to rebuild them some
where in the provinces. Mazas prison-that
gloomy structure just opposite the Care De
Lyon-has of late been utilized solely for
the confinement of persons on remand. Its
numerous cells. arranged on the circular
system. were in most cases empty, and as
rarnanded prisoners cannot be subjected to
the same stringent discipline as convicted
criminals, they had fallen into dirty and
neglected state. The authorities have made
the final blunder of throwing the prison
open to those members Of the public who
might wish TO visit from curiosity. The
consequences have been deplorable. Only
eight yarders were left behind in the prison
for the purpose of showing visitors around
and doubtless they counted upon plenti-
full harvest OF tips. But af the 4o0-odd per-
sons who presented themselves at the
prison door in the guise of visitors on the
day that the ancient building was thrown
victs and malefactors, whose object 1t was
to make hay amid the surroundings of
their former confinement.
They rushed in a body along the corri-
dors. from cell to cell. raising a terrible
din. and breaking everything they could
Law their hands on. Doors were reduced to
splinters. windows were smashed, the few
trees planted in the prisoners exercise
ward were torn up, and finally the mob di-
yided into two armies and fought 4 playful
battle with brickbats and stones. The
condemned cell. in particular. was wrecked
and its wall covered with bizarre inscrip-
tions.
A terrible fear seized the two or three
respectable visitors who had been admitted
with the mob. and they made complaint to
the nearest police commissary (the warders
had been overpcwered). and ultimately the
urison was cleared by a strong body of po-
lice. 1t will be kept closed in future.