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The Topeka state journal., 1901-09-06
A MURDER
Body of Miss EOIah HOunsOm
Found in Burning House.
Skull Had Been Crushed by a
Heavy Blow.
HOUSE THEN FIRED.
Assassin Hoped to Destroy Evil
dence of Crime.
Whole Place in Flames When
NeighbOrs Came.
BODY WAS IN BED.
Had Been Carefully Covered
With Clothing.
Woman Left Her Money With
NeighbOr on Day Before.
Nature of Wound PrecIudes the
Suicide Theory.
Nature of Wound Precludes the
Suicide Theory.

The charred and unrecognizable re-
mains of Miss Eolah Hounsom, with
the skull fractured, were found in the
runins Of her home at 1872 North Klein
street which was completely destroyed
by a mysterious fire at an early hour
this morning. She had been murdered
and the house had been set on fire.
Miss Hounsom lived alone in the
house and all the circumstances sur
rsunding her death point to foul play
she had undoubtedly been murdered
ana the house set on fire by her assafl-
ants in hopes of cremating the body
and destroying all trace of the bloody
work isas
The entire left side Of the wonan's
skull is factured. The fracture could
not have been caused by the falling
timbers for the wound is too pro-
nounced The body was found by the
firemen in the ruins of the bed and
covered with several pieces of heavy
bed clothing which enveloped her head
and entire body It is likely that the
woman's skull was crushed by a weapon
in the hands of some one who. after
telling his victim. dragged the body to
the bed, covered it up and set fire to
the house.
The entire inside of the house was a
roaring furnace of flames when the fire
The Topeka state journal., 1901-09-06
Temperatures of Large Cities.

Chicago Sept. Ct a. m. temperatures:
New York u: Boston a: PHILADELPHIA
Y: Washington 20; Chicago a; Mime
apolis IS; Cincinnati 66; St. Louis p.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-09-06
TO SUE THE SANTA FE.
Spark From an Engine Alleged to
Have Started Emporia Fire

Emporia. Kan. Sept ct is aliesed
that the late fire in Emporia was start
ed by the spark from a Santa Fe engine
and parties who suffered loss win at
once bring suit to recover damages
from that road.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26
\ TEXAS WONDER
HALLS earAr n soovKsv

HALLS eREAT D soovERY.
One small bottle I HALLS Great
soovery cures all i-idney and blad-
~ troubles, remo' o. gravel, cures
diabetes, seminal emiesIons yass
and Hame back, RI umatism and al,
,IIeenia'lhrs OF f1e kidneys and
piauueI es bl.S men and women.
dren. nIn not sold nv Uu' youp arn,c,ni IN eh,t'
will be sent !, ns u on reoeint iuef's,' ~ =,
One small botfe he swo months
treatment ana will cure any cause
above mentioned.
DR.. y. W. HALL,
Sole manufacturer, st. Louis, Mo.
formerly Waco, Texas.
Bold by all druggists and w. b,
Frame, Ardmore, I. T.
READ THIS.
Temple, Texas, April 20, lsss.-
] have used Halls Great Discovery
for bladder and kidney trouble, and
would not take thousand dollars
for the benefit received from using
one bottle. ! feel that I am per.
manently cured.
W. r. TYLER, ID. ID. s.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26
FOR ALDERMEN. .

J. W. GoLLEDGE announces him
aelf n candidate for long term Alder
man from the First Ward OF the city OF
Ardmore at the election In April
NB GRAY announces himself a
candidate for long term Alderman
from the First Ward OF tbe city oi
Ardmere at the election in April
I. r. BEST announces himself
candidate for long term Alderman
from the Second Ward of the city o.
Ardmore at the election In April.
HARRY JONES announces himself
candidate for long term Alderman
from the Second Ward OF the city o
Ardmore at the election in April
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26
FOR CHEF OF POLICE.

ROBERT G.. BIGGARs announces
himself a candidate for the Office OF
Chief of Police of the city OF Ard
more at the election in April.
A. s. PULLIAM announces himself
a candidate for reelection as Chiei
of Police for the city of .Ardmore nj
the election in April.
8. 8. BAIL (strsat spr!nkler) an.
nounces himself a candidate for the
Office of Chief of Police for the city
of Ardmore at the election in April
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26
FOR POLICE LunnE-

HARVEY A. YouNGBLooD announ-
ces himself as candidate for the
office OF Police Judge for the city OF
Ardmore at the election in April.
JOHN l.. GAIT announces himself a
candidate for reelection as Police
Judge for the city of Ardmore at the
election In April.
DIR. s. s CARR announces himself
q candidate for the Office OF Police
Judge for the city OF Ardmore at the
election In April.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26
HINTS FRon HOLDER.
Special Correspondence.

speclal Correspondence.
Holder, /. t.. Feb, 25.-The snow
and cold weather has stopped the
farmers from their crops for several
days.
w. II Vincent is confined to his
bed.
Ed wyatt's baby is on the sick
list this week.
Mrs. Stovall, who has been con-
fined to her bed for quite a while, is
reported up again.
Last Saturday was quite a lively
day with Holder people--there be-
ing quite a crowd in town.
The smallpox scare has quieted to
some extent, while a good number
OF our people are being vaccinated.
Mr.. Munzesheimer was In town
Saturday representing the Calves.
ton Dry Goods company.
w. II. Vincent has his new house
nearly completed.
DR.. Autry of Marietta was in town
Saturday visiting his family.
L. q. Cole has gone 10 Mill Creek
after his wife, who has been visiting
her son.
Tom Yount visited friends near
Lebanon Sunday.
l.. o. Smith has sold his gin at this
place to DIR. Orr, of Lebanon. Mr..
Smith is thinking Of locating In Ok
laboma and entering into the dry
goods business.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26

A powerful engine can not be run
with weak boiler, and we can't
keep up the strain OF an active life
with a weak stomach; neither can
we stop the human machine to make
repairs. II the stomach can not di'
gest enough food to keep the body
strong, such a preparation as Kodo
Dyspepsia Cure should be used. II
digests what you eat aud 1t simpl,
can't help but do you good. CITY
Drug Store, w. b. Frame, prop.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26

Recent experiments show that all
classes OF foods may be completely
digested by a preparation called
Rodol Dyspepsia Cure, which abso-
lutely digests what you eat. AS it is
the only combination of all the nat
ural digestants ever devised the de-
mand for it has become enormous.
1t has never failed to cure the very
worst cases OF Indigestion and Il
always gives instant relief. City
Drug Store, w. B. Frame, prop,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26
FOR CITY ATTORNEY.

JAMES ii MATHERs announces
himself candidate for the office of
City Attorney for the City OF Ard
more at the election in April.
PATRICK T.. WILHELM announces
himself a candidate for the office of
City Attorney for the, city OF Ard
more at the election in April.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26
should a Man he vsin7

Certainly he should. He should
have ambition to look we'll and feel
good, which he cannot do unless he
digests his food. DR.. CaldwelPs
Syrup Pepsin aids digestion, clears
the head, keeps the bowels regular
and makes man feel at peace with
the whole world. Try II. W. b.
Frame, Ardmore Davis, Oakland
\ IT
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26
CITY sCAVENGER.

Bon MCGHEE announces himself
q candidate for reelection for City
Scaveuger for the city of Ardmore
at the election in April.
o. s. BAILEY announces himself as
a candidate for City Scavenger for
the city OF Ardmore at the election
In April.
NELSON EASTMAN announces him
self a candidate for City Scavengei
for the city of Ardmore at the cleo
tion In April
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26

Blees McVicker buggies have no
features that can be objected TO
Every piece Of material that goes
into them is guaranteed. When
you h-xkboueht one you have the
satisfaction of knowing that no one
else has a better buggy. Spragin'
makes the prices and terms right
l3d&wtf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26

"A big laughing session." the
New Railroad Jack" company,
WHICH. wil. .apnsss-at the opera
house, Tuesday, Feb. 70. inc
company comes heralded as one CT
the best attractions to visit Ard
more this season. The company
carries special scenery and me-
chanical effects. The explosion al
Dawson Switch and the flight oi
the midnight express are SAID to DC
sensational and realistic. Kali
road Jack" is enjoying its usua
prosperity this season. The pro
gram contains more musical mum
bers and high class specialrles thar
any similar organization on tn
road. The Manhattan comed'
four and the great rag-time trio
said to be very funny.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26
ANNOUNCE M ENTS,

The ARDMoREITE will make the
charge OF $3.50 for each announce
ment, this will also include the
candidates name on the printed
tickets on election day No an
nouncement will be printed unless
accompanied by the cash
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26

"A Il ,sIad Wc Mt hf Fmca e
drut at re- ole ~ cg aye W "
ley Nelson, of Hamilton, Ga, 'and
he asked me to try Chamberlain
Pain Balm for rheumatism with
which had suffered for a long time.
i told him l had no .aith in any med
icine as they all failed. lie said;
We'll, II Chamberlain Pain Balm
does not help you, you need not pay
for It, l took bottle OF II home ano
used it according to the directions
and In one week ! was cured. en'
have not since been troubled will
rheumatism" Sold by the CIT!
Drug Store and f. J, Ramsey.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26
ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR.

w. X. RoBERTs announces himself
as a candidate for re election for
Tax Assessor and Collector for the
city OF Ardmore at the election in
April
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26

IRON IS TORTURE.

Eczema 10 caused BY afi acid hume. - ln
the blood coming IN contaet win tn'
.xin and producing great frdhess a1a m, m
Illumination little pastular srr pu9hs ioIui ..s ~
and discharce a tfin, sticky fluid, which
ay;es a,,f ale Oh s9l 'sines she ssii q
go Az and Assured Rena ~ any
go, 4. (. tarnrutinr liuhncrn dieeaa
and thc frnlrE auo nrt .N.f-
aimos. as artllr l tN
hunt1r SCENE Il nte lN'
IN 6-s ssisea alsbf sos other ealss'
pai aUoiirsrars 10 aaF etl good q
f,,rg ~ th- ra n rrnins .1 ne piqN,
4 v5iii tr,s g. usin iffirstso
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26

The City Drug store and f. J.
pamsav guarantee every bottle OF
obamberiain's Cough Remedy and
will refund the morey to any one
who is not satisfied sfter using two
thirds of the contentp. This is the
h.st remedy IN the world for Ia
grippe, coughs, colds, Group ano
whooping cough and is pleasant ano
safe to take. 1t prevents any ten
dency of cold to result In pneu
monia.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26
Successor to NJ. 7. Felker.

A year after a badly fitting frock
is worn out woman can still get
mad at the dressmaker who made 1t.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26

Daniel Defoe's great.great'grand-
son and last male descendant died
recently at Bishop shortford's. he
was 50 years old and an outdoor
pauper, receiving three shillines
week wee from from the pookhouso authori
a civil list pension fol MN nau 'aiieo
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26
FOR MAYOR

w. I. GARDNER announces himself
as a candidate for reelection for
Mayor for the city OF Ardmore at the
election In April.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26

The Moon Bros buggies are
always reliable; always sail under
the same colors. In order to sell
them their name doesn't have to
be changed. Buy them from
Noble Bros. 30d&wtf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26
LOCAL MARKETS.

The following are the prevailing
quotations on the local market, and
will be changed daily as the market
dnotuatea.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26
l3d&wtf

A wisconsin newspaper man refers
to a man who was caught by an
eight. foot cavern of snow as "a lit
tia hit under the weather"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26
"Temnerance from a

Temperance from Legal
Standpoint" by Judge 5. Is.
Bradford at the First Presbyterian
church next Friday night. Come
out and hear thorough discussion
Of this ,0rsdoa by one 81 sois tnils
conversaal w'tN boiA lhe lev or'
the feet ADMISSION free
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26
The rs,rs., OTTER Ever Made.

To any one suffering with dyspep
ala, indigestion, sour stomach OF
heartburn: Take Rex DyspepsiG
Tablets. All druggists are author
lied by the manufacturers to refund
the monev In any case they fail to
cure. Price soc per package. Re-
member the name, REX DYSPEPSIA
TABLETS.
The stomach is our best friend
and the next best is the Perfect"
baking powder. 1t is chemically
pure and assists digestion.
s. 4. JENKINS,
Successor to NJ. 7. Felker.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26

"Roggs' Cherry Cough syrup - Cd
the life OF my baby boy when iy'rg
Of croupi God bless the re-'eoY'
T.e. H Aaam GchrCiber, Ca7'-
ta, nage Taru liaagauteeo 20 cure
/ G,rsat aue long troubles saves
bu eos Of these litilt opeA every
- ~ b. Erana -lLY urnE 1lpre.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26

Gushing is excussble only in very
young girls and oil wells.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26

rrthe Ucasuoss aud prostration
following gipne there he nothing %
prompt end auecaVo al ons Minute
Co1oh Cure. Thia preparation 4
hiqhiv 81 unialungr
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-02-26
GRAIN.


Frying Ohio Gus, per doz 400 to 2.2S
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-05-16
A Courteous Official.

Ernest II Hubbard is acting dep
uty in the United States marshal's
Office during thister Of court regist-
ering witnesses and issuing checks for
their attendance. 1t is a thorough
delight newspaper man experiences
when he meets an official who wears
the same size hat he wore before his
appointment as servant of the gov
ernment. Mr. Hubbard is courteous
and obliging, furnishing all items Of
public news coming his way, without
employing "that wise, and I'm doing
you favor while you bore me, Took"
used by so many of the government
employees. Hrelings Of the Dawes
commission could well profit by Mr.
Hubbard's example. All newspaper
men Of the northern district wish
that there were more like him. Mr..
Hubbard is a member of the Masons,
Knights Of Pythias and Woodmen of
the World
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-05-16

April 22nd the NJ, X. & r. extend
ed its St. Louis-SanAntonio sleeping
car line to Mexico City. This is the
only line with through sleeping car
service to Mexlco City. ]. Z. CIapper.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-05-16
Dance Tonight.

The band benefit ball will take
place tonight at the Byrd-Ada opera
house and the attendance promises to
be large The opera house was given
a thorough cleaning up today, all the
seats being removed so that the
dancers can have full sway. Several
ladies Of our city have kindly donated
elegant boquets Of flowers which will
be sold at lOc each to those desiring
them. The flowers are select and are
beautiful. The music will be up-to-
date and nothing will prevent those
attending from enjoying a most pleas
ant evening. The full brass band will
play the grand march which will take
place at 9 o'clock sharp. Spectators
who attend viii occupy the boxes and
stage which will afford plenty OF
room. The members OF the band
are anxious to have a large attendance
and earnestly solicit those holding
invitations to be present.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-05-16
From Jail to WedIock.

w. c. Silvey and Miss Mollie
Brown were united in marriage
today at the marshal's office, dep.
uty clerk Lybrand performing the
ceremony Silvey is in Jail serv-
ing sentence for furnishing a
building ia which a gambling
house was run. He was brought
here today on petition for writ of
habeas corpus. After the marriage
Silvey was remanded to Jail.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-05-16
Executors NorIce.

In the United States court for the Indian
Territory. northern district, at Vinita.
In re last viii and testament Of Will
lam ]. Overton, deceased. ]. c. Gray, ex-
ecutor.
To BERTHE Overton, William J. Overton
and Elbert Carlin his curator, Daisy
Overton and J.C. Gray her guardian.
You will take notice that on the 2sth
day Of May, 1907, or as soon thereafter
as the same can be heard, viii apply 10
the Hon. Joseph A. Gill, holding United
States court for the Indian Territory,
northern district, at Ninita, for an order
Of curt to pay over 70 BERTHE Overton,
William ! Overton and Daisy Overton
their distributive shares Of the estate OF
William ]. Overton. deceased. pursuant
10 the terms Of sis last viii and tesla
ment. as the SAME appears in the third
annual and final settlement of said estate.
IoHN j. TURNER. J. c. GRAY,
8 A.iy. for Executor. Executor.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-05-16

Moore's pilules are guaranteed
cure for all forms Of malarial, ague,
chills and fever, swamp fever, malar-
ial fever, bilious fever, iaundice, Bill
BUSINESS, fetid breath and a tired,
listless feeling. They cure rheuma-
tism and the lassitude following
blood poison produced from malarial
poisoning. No quinine. No arsenic
acids or iron. Do not ruin stamach
or teeth. Entirely tasteless. Price
so cents per box. Dr. G. @. Moore Coz,
80 North Main street, St. Louis, Mo
Sol by Peoples drug store. dwly
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-05-16

Pepsin Syrup Co, Monticello, III.
Gentlemen-Aiter twenty years Of
aches and pains caused by constipa-
tion brought 90 by sedentary habits,
] have found more relief ia two bot
ties OF Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
than all Of the hundredsof other REM
edies ] have tried, and take pleasure
IN giving yol this testimony. beliey-
ing you have the finest preparation
made for stomach troubles. Very
truly yours, d. +. Lange, Cashier
Wabash r. r., East ST. Louis. Sold
Z. Pee1les Drug store.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-05-16
She Didn't Wear a Mask

But her beauty was completely hid
den by sores, blotches and pimples
until she used Bucklin's Arnica
Salve. Then they vanished as will all
eruptions, fever sores, boils, ulsters,
carbuncles and felons from its use. In
faliable for cuts, cOrns, burns, scalds
and piles. Cure guaranteed. 25c at
Peoples and A. W. Foreman's Drug
store. DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-05-16

Piles are not only most painful. but
also very dangerous, as the infamed
nodules are very apt TO take on ma
ligncnt action and cancer Of the rec
tum is produced. They should be
cured. Tablers Buckeye Pile Oint-
mcnt VIII cure the most obstinate
cases Price so cents in bottles. Tubes
- cents. For sale by Peoples Drug
SIZE. ca
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-05-16
Scissors aud Shears.

Scissors ana shears, forty-six diff
ferent patterns, 3 inch to is inch,
lOc to 1925. Any size, any price.
The only complete line in Vinita, Ed
Lee Manufacturing co
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-05-16
SUNDAY Excursions.

The Katy road has inaugurated the
regular Sunday summer excursion
rates TO and from all points on their
road.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-05-16
Famous Black Squirrel.

Couch & Gex's famous saddle horse
"Black Squirrel" will remain at their
stable in this:city through the season
$40 to insure colt. dw-tf
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1901-05-16

]. D. Cox,t Claremore lawyer, has
a book on the market that is full Of
useful information for the homeseek-
er in the Kiowa aud COmmanche res
ervations soon to be opened to settle
ment; price 75c. 95D
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-04-18
SOME VIEWS ON CON-
PULSORY EDUCATION

that just affords them an existence.
What is true of the negro is
true of a large per cent of white
laborers; they are nothing more
than slaves. A fair example of
this was tho strike Of the anthra-
cite coal miners last year. Here
we're large number Of people who
were being wronged, people who
were doing hard work for a small
salary and being robbed by false
weights and measurements, and
on top of that we're compelled to
buy their provisions at the COM
pany's store, where they were
charged an erorbitant price.
In sweat shops, where they en-
ploy women and children, and in
other industries too numerous to
mention, the laborers receive the
same treatment: work during their
useful years for a small salary and
in old age are dependant on some
body else or must die in poverty.
Surely these people don't re-
ceive their just dues, for if they
did it would be better if they
never were born, for under the
present conditions they are slaves;
and why? Simply because they
know no better. They are crushed
by their employer who compels
them to work at such prices or
starve; and they can't protect
themselves, (even those who are
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-04-18

. u,.n,.o.a The theory of nat
Love. ural selection a.
mong bird-kind
was strikinlgy illustrated by old
Fritz, the library canary, yesterday
afternoon. The librarian placed
a red rose on the floor of Fritz 8
cage, expecting to see the bird re-
sent the intrusion and rend the
flower to pieces in anger. On the
contrary, the old songster evinced
great delight. He evidently mis-
took the rose for some brilliantly
plumaged guest Of his own species,
and decided then and there to win
the bright-hued one for his mate.
Although Fritz is now in his
twentieth year, his courtship was
that of a youngster six months
removed from a fedgeling. He
strutted about the cage, airing all
his fine points, jumped onto the
swing and gave voice to his most
liquid notes, spread his wings to
their fullest extent and altogether
behaved in giddy and self con-
scious manner. The unresponsive
rose, oblivious alike to song and
endearments, continued to grovel
in the sand on the floor of the
cage until poor Fritz was obliged
from sheer WEAKNESS to discon-
tinue his suit. He is again be-
coming resigned to bachelordom.
a crestfallen, voiceless bird.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-04-18
Written for The Prison Mirror.

Written for The Prison Mirror.
There have been several sugges-
tons made lately in the papers
read by different members as to
a means Of lifting up the people.
While it is true this country has
more laws than are necessary, there
is vast room for improvement, and
a law making education compul-
sory-I would do more
toward that end than any other
legislation. That is, by COM
polling children from 10 to such
an age as may be deemed suffi-
Gent, to attend school. But not
send them, as is often done, to
State Training and Industrial
schools, where they are shut out
from the world, and which is
oftener curse than a benefit, for
there they learn to deceive in
order to keep from obeying rules
which at times are very severe and
repulsive to the child.
Several states have passed such
laws, most of these being in the
south, and in some instances are
a disgrace, because they are not
enforced among the negroes who
are allowed to remain in ignorance.
The larger part of them are in no
better condition than when they
were in bondage and in one way
they are still slaves, for they are
compelled to work for a salary