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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13
y ENJOYMENT RAM

PYT15IA& ENDOWMENT RANK.
r- James ". Walker. general organizer
o the Endowment Rank. Knights OF Ply
,.as. EIyes encouraging accounts of his
in his work in Eastern Virginia
N etter TO the editor of the Virginia
,s,r-.a7 % his city, he writes: .On this.
-d tTsp through this part OF Sir-
] have Increased the Endowment
IaH over $.2.eh. making grand total
foEe than Ss99oJt in the past three
Jraat.as Everywhere ] go find i'ythian-
.sn growing steadily, and Virginia is
s taking first place, according 10
aaatioH, Of any State in the country"
a.srsEu!g has a section OF the Endow-
-a~- Haak, whose membership has lately
s.an Eoly increased. The writing Of
r-. ~ OF Insurance for the rank in
sizes Of Eastern Virginia in three
a.u-as Is an evidence Of the rapid growth
-a important arm of the order
TE BOARD OF EDUCATION
al8mni OF the Virginia Military In
III petersburg are somewhat as-
seagGG 81 statement made in Sundays
than no recommendation had
mgGc by the Board of Visitors of
- Institution for one Of the member
s OF The new State Board of Educa-
, ~ 5e elected by the Senate of Vir-
@ its present session.
8J ard OF Visitors of the Virginia
ri fary institute. of which Hon. Aiexan-
ui]ion. Of this city, is president,
r- a Lexington in August and unani-
asIs commended General Scott Shipp.
his action was forwarded to the proper
.Ha. at The Senate, and the friends Of
H. rstitute are warmly interested in
hat school represented on the
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
~Ha a1uouncement of the death in Nor
fE yesterday Of Mr.. Clarence c. Wool
ts caused sincere regret among his
friends here. Mr. Woolfolk recent
i sa.at several weeks in Petersburg can
- l0r stock for the new afternoon
7ru-grzueg soon 10 be established here
a game or football will be played at
tA aa-ball park in this city on Friday
afternoon between the Richmond College
-e5raen) and the Petersburg hieh
Sr#ari cams.
aev Dr. ]. B. Hawthorne. the distin-
rai and eloquent Baptist divine of
Il uand preached to a large congrega-
t1 al the First Baptist church here to-
A WEDDING.
~ the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. W:
p TaaFer the parents OF the bride, st $3.50
oa76 this morning Miss Pearie Leo
u4rd Tucker was united in marriage to
III G8arles Roper Leath.
Tic Jury trying the suit OF ". a. Crow
55s administrator against the Norfolk
a. Western Railway Company for $4,000
G1Ga-es, FOR causing the death of Engl-
=ssr W A Crowder. have been adjourn
d ancil Friday morning. at which time
Instructions viii be given by the court
and he case argued.
II J. L. Boot. who has been i'll for
Sra days. has been taken TO st. Vim
81 Hospital Norfolk II is feared ii
78 be some time before he can resume
AIS duties
.lss-s A G. NJ Martin & Son sold
l1-5as Tor c. c.. Hawkes.. of Amelia cour-
tr several lots Of met um black wrappers
q G1 Is ranging from $l450 to $3.50 per
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13
A WILLIAMSBURG FIRE.
Rla1c in n. T. syolfe's Kitchcn-Stu-
dents Elect Annual Editors.


WILLIAMSBURG. VA. November 12.
Especially asst night. about II o'clock,
was discovered in q large kitchen II?
r= rslr OF the three-story frame resi-
5ar.a of Mr. 2. T. Wolfe. on west Duke
Gloucester street. Being in thickly
.-uel portion Of the town, the fire caused
Ere.t excitement
le alarm OF fire was sounded at the
Easttrn State Hospital, which sent lis
# frgmen 10 battle with the flames.
Izg soon had a heavy stream OF water
I8r into the burning building ano
RI undoubtedly saved thousands OF COL
&rz worth Of property.
TIE effectiveness Of the hospitals fire
izHn apparatus was proven by its good
work. lasr night
This IS the second fire Mr.. Wolfe has
had R# HIN a month
EaT1RS or TIE COLONIAL ECHO.
a g-ulant body of William and Mary
farEa Have elected the following editors
a t5 Colonial Echo. an annual publ.
w.eg ] X Dunnivin. editor-in-chlef
glor J. S. Eastman. and w. +
f1Ets5G business managers; L. f.
Sml, athletics; w c. Parsons. social;
Hodges and ]. S. Wilson. literary
r. T. S.aswmake. club: ". +. Vest. Young
Mems Christian Association: w. a. Mad
cn- aEd J W. Gossman. artist The pub
y a,loa Viii appear in June.
@a'Qas City County Court adjourned yes
ieaaE There We're no cases OF import
sHee on The docket. and the attendance
was s-r-51T
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13

THE MANN & GAY CO.. OF NEW
York Turf Correspondents and Race Horse
owners. capital 10000 whose successful
daily forecast Of winners on the horse
races has formed the turf sensation %
1901 and 1902. invite the speculative public
TO an investigation of their plan for max
ing money during the coming race meet
ing at New Orleans. commencing Novem-
Der 9th. The Maxim & Cay Co. has been
before the public two years. 1t num-
IS per cent. of the ccuatry's noted horse
men. including men far famed in Wall
Street and in industrial fields as we'll as
on the turf. A systematic play Of the
horses at New Orleans this fall and Win
ter is planned on the same basis as made
year under the conpany's auspices. A
rigid inquiry into the Maxim & Gay ms
thods will reveal an exceptional oppor-
t,lnity for money making For full Iar-
ticulars address MAXIM & GAY CO.. 49,
1871 Stewart Building. 28o Broadway, New
York city. no n-Tu, Th&SuGt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13
w. r. Brown Badly Hurt.

CREWE. VA. November 12.-(Specia'
Mr.. w 3. Brown. a mechanic in "
Norfolk and Western railway shops q
his place, was very painfully hurt thi
morning While at work. The lubricato
IN the engine hursted and some of IN
glase flew into his eye. making him to5a,
" blind in the injured organ. lie le1
he same dav for Richmond 10 have h;
we examined by a specialist.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING.
Reports, Addresses, and Fine Music
at Grace Episcopal Church.

NcpUrlS, 7AuHICNses, an" II 1i'e NJ u'1e
at Grace Episcopal Church.
A congrega tional meeting will be held
at Grace Episcopal church this evening
at S:15 O'Clock.
The object is to hear reports from all
the different branches of tie church So
cieties and generally to discuss the fu-
ture work. Addresses will be made. and
some fine music rendered by the full
vested choir 1t. is earnestly asked that
every member of the congregation be
present. in order that all may be fully
acquainted with what is being done in
the church and also to interest those who
heretofore have not taken al active in
terest in church work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13
Shenandoah Forest Fires.

WOODSTOCK, VA. November H.
Especial. 1.-The fires raging in the Fort
Massanutten mountains have burnt over
an area miles in length during the past
twenty-four hours, and are approac.,7g
dangerously near the home of EIr. Jacob
Funk, in the little Fort. which, with the
brisk winds driving the flames before
them. is in perilous position.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13
w. E. CRAFT INJURED.
A G. & o. Machini.t Was BADLY In

A g. & o. sIachinist Was Badly In-
jared Tuesday.
CLIFTON FORGE, VA. Nov. o,-tspe
cia1.)-W. E. Kraft. machinis: in the
Chesapeake and Ohio shops. was badly
Injured at the coal elevator yesterday.
White repairing the elevator engine a
large cast-iron pipe fell. striking him on
the head, He mas taken to the chesa-
peake and Ohio Hospital.
The new laundry eE the ChSsapAake ard
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13
Timber Land sod.

CONVICTION. VA. Nov. 12-fspee3aAs
MIR. c. 8. Parrott. owner OF Cos acres 6
lard near Allegheny Station. has cold %
the timber thereon to G. ]. London. wh
Is extensively engaged In furnishing III
Standard OH Company With slaves tn
price paid tay - sll1le ~ S1aGl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13
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Want to Retain Pastor

The official body OF the Street
tethodist church has appointed a
c..mittee to ask for the return of the
Gov. DR. Henry E. Johnson, the pastor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13
Police Court Docket.

Squire Lonnie Graves disposed of a
small docket in the Police Court yest.r-
tav n thir.v-fve minutes.
George Gibson, colored. was held for the
action of the grand jury on the charge
C striking Ed. Johnson. also colored, on
the head last July with a rock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13
James q. Baker Improving.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. Nove1nbr
ESPECIALLY Mr.. James B. Baker. SEE
-etary TO the faculty of the Universii
os Virginia. who has been quite i'll fo
scveral days, is regarded as better tc
taV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13
KENTUCKY EVANGELIST.

e The Rev. George r, Stuart, the Ken
lucky evangelist, whose recent visit to.
Richmond created such stir here, will,
De In the city again before long Mr. Stu
art win be one. Of the chief speakers at
the annual convention OF the Anu. Sa looE.
Le4gue OF Virginia. to be held at centa-.
nary Methodist church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13

James Staples, co,ored. was fined $685.
fcl abusing and threatening the life o.
james Payne.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13
,x-Ir. or corToN. PEANUTS. AN
PyTHlIN ENDOWMENT RAM


PETERSBURG. VA, November r.
rs. .ai.)-Trade is very active in all its
s,nrhes. ard the outlook Tor large
n-siarsS Ibis season is very cncoura cling.
M wholesale merchants are particularly
ans cotton. tobacco, peanuts. and other
a,s Oh This section arc rowing in free
aad greatly adding to the activity OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13

James Harris colored was fined $50
for being drunk and disorderly in the
bar-room of a. Corrieni.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13
Things We
Like Best:
Often Disagree With Us

.
Because we ovcreat OF them. Indl.
gestion follows. But there's a wav 10
escape such consequences. A dose of a
good digcstant like Kodol will rclivo you
at once. Your stomach is simply too
weak TO digest Whist you eat That's al
indigestion is. Eodol digcsts the food
withou: the stomach's aid. Thus the
stomach rests while the body is strength
ened by wholesome food. Dieting is un-
necessary. Kodol digests any Kind OF
GOOD food. Strengthens and invigorates.
ssedos Flakes
EsicE, Fed Efeots.
Prepared only by E. G. DEWITT & Co, Chicago
The 81 bottle contains2j t times the SOC. size.
eeWEIE'S Witch HazeE $sAlgf
4 certain cure for piles and skin diseases
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13

Theresa Gu:nrotti was fined ss.s5 for
latorirs at her trade and calling on Sun
day last.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13
It'll BENN|NG RACES,
B1GGEsT CROWD OF THE WEEK IN.
ATTENDANCE.
.THPEE FAv0RITEs. TRIUMPH:
Carrier Pigeon Wins the Jumping
Race HandiIy, and Adelaide
with Easc-other Turf Events.

WASHINGTON, November 12-The
largest attendance of the week was at
Benning to witness to-days races. The
talent secured an even break on the day,
three tatorites finishing first Carrier
Pigeon won the jumping race handily,
and Adelaide Prince, after trailing the
leaders to the stretch. drew away easily,
and captured the Dixie stakes. Summa-
ries
First race-selling; hurdle; three-year-
olds and upward; one and three-fourth
miles-Carrier Pigeon Is to 81 won, Silver
Twist III &c 81 second Cr:ptcErum To 10
y third. Time. 3:1T2-5.
Second race-maiden two -year-olds; five
furiong s-A1herose Is to y won. Sweet
Marjorie (6 TO y second Lady Knighthood
GO to y third. Time. :O2.
Third race-the Dixie; tilree-year-olds;
one and three-fourth miles--AAdetaide
Prince (even) won Pothen 8 tot2) sec
ond, Flintiock 40 to y third. Time.
Fourth race-seliing; three-year-olds and
upward; seven furlongs-Alpaca go to y
Won Merrymaker eco to y second, 1verna
(40 to y third. Time. 1927 %
Fifth race-four-year-o and upward;
mile and sixty yards-Demurrer GO to y
won. Douro al to s. second, Belvino e
to u third. Time. 1:43 40.
Sixth race-three-year-o and upward:
one and one-siXteenth niles-Cameron 6
to 81 won. Jim Clark az to y second.
Orontas 90 to y third. Time. 1:471-5
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13
EDUCATORS IN SESSION.
school Superintcndcuts Meet at Ra-
lriGh-poIiticaI and Agricultural.

Ea EIGH. n. C. November 12.-fSpe.
E.7i a-En-iav the State Association OF
school Superintendents met here,
s.e Suparint"ndent JoEner is presiding.
E ha sad that all the counties a"e
fE.s.n.od The address made By MI
lrr was foroeful He pleaded for con-
~ school districts. saving that
81; districts 70 per cent. have less than
s children of school age. Inere
whites and t21 co'ored districts.
that last wear 81 $50 IA WAS rais"d
Ellie schools exclusive Of sl61.S6S
iw cities and towns by local tax
l0 g'he school tax has increased IN
If.'lfour ycars from 1919 cents on the
@u To- IS ce7tS T'F,en the school fund
@zs gaiv S22f n71 The rcoool term has
,sa0 'ma-ihcned three weeks. but there
01r heen \ cent of increase in the
.-r-' ~ teachers
NEWT SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE. ;
a"0ears to be ou-e well understood
Ssoual N. Gaths OF orange; VIII
ifr Sueel-nf Of the Rouse. This honor
iar lefa'v fallen 10 Mr.. Moore in the
a and Ny Conror in the east. and now
I= ellv f"lFS 70 -'>e center. ~ ~.
sie'lE il Is asserted that Mr.. Gaths Is
s"Ht winner
The white Repuhlicans re certainly
S.7e5 nv tho giv'rg of The cold shoulder
PRESIDENT Ponseveit TO Z ? ''iiiv white
.GEtaent. which they understood was
tetF thirE he vented 20 see brorCht
] Us currently aumored that re
who IS very close 10 senator
i.ia~7 HIS come ont for Mark He IA.
- nre officers made raid in TINS
w. ast night and aptured an iliict
oIE~rTENTIhRY NEWS.
't'f or To dis Of the penifeNfiary.
1a cotton cron on the 100 acres
s'"r'a ~ the state farm on the
HHH ,kxtl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13

The case against Buck Hobson. colored,
was certified to the grand jury. The boy
is charged with hitting Joe Nelson with
q stone.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13

Jim johnson went to jail In default o
fine of s295 for being drunk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13
Secretary Darling to visit Norfolk

Secretary Darling to Visit Norfolk.
WASHINGTON. November 12.-Assist-
ant Secretary Darling. Of the navy. left
this afternoon for Norfolk. Va. to be alb
sent several days. While there the as
sstant secretary will have the opportun-
ity to inspect the North Atlantic Squad
ron new assembled there on its way to
Culebra Island for the winter manoeu-
VrcS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13
ALEX. JONES HURT.
lis Leg Broken in Runaway Near

lis Leg HFoken IN q i<ahaVuy Near
Drenn,ya.
PJPER'S GAP. VA. Nov 12.-(SpecialA
While Alexandria Jones was driving his
;nam on the Piper's Gap road. near Drenn,
Va, mis- horses became frightened and
ran off Mr.. Jones. finding he could not
stop them, jumped; but as he lit on his
feet with most of his weight on one foot
his right leg was broken below the
knee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13
Latonia Track.

CINCINNATI. O.. November 12.-Results
at Latoria:
First race-six furlongs-Tearose III e
to - won Eorsa 90 to y second. Miss
EsIae Day 12 to y third. Time, 1:151a.
Second race-five furongs-Belle Malone
Is to p won, Pluck &c to 81 second.
Smyrna az to l, third Time. G2is.
Third race-steepIechase; short course
Eva Moe az to y won, Bristol Is to y
seeord. Crest Is to q third. Time 1903.
Lou Hazel 6 to y won, Sardonic a to s.
second. Latson e to y third. .4.me.
2 :s3ls
Fifth race-six and a half furlongs-Dr.
Hayward az to y won. Kilnore a to -
second. Melbourne Eclipse Us to y third.
Time. 1:22la
Sixth race-onc mile; seling-Neilie
Bawn e to y won. Jena & to 81 second,
As.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13

Godfrey Davis also went down for q
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13
Lakeside.

CHICAGO. November 12-Results at
LaEcSGe:
FIRST race-fve and half furiongs-
James j. Corbett e to y Won Big In
Jun [3 to y second, I. Samelson g to y
third Time. 1:23 3-5.
Second race-five and half furIongs-
BURNER feven) won. Draw Law 6 to y
second. Della Ostrand 90 to y third. Time
1:13.
won. Aure Is to u second. Whiskey King
q TO 81 third. Time. AS 3-5.
Fourth race-rni.e and fifty yards-Dr.
Stephens (even) won Althe e to y sec
onu. Henry FTanstamar % to y third.
Tine. 81 40.
fifth race-tive and a half furlongs-
F'iiform f6 to y won, David s. Is to y
secord. Sandf1ea GO to y third. Time.
1:12 s-5
Sixth race-one mile-Chckadee e to 81
won, Ohasen p to u second, Dodie S. e
10 y third. Time. l AS rs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13

Dr.. johnson came here last year from
Cumberland Street church, Norfolk, and
has filed the duties of pastor and preach
ed acceptaby while at Laurel-StTeet. L
is thought the request will be granted
and Dr. johnson returned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13

This medicine
by strengthens
ing the stomach
enable S it to do
its work pro.
perry It will
p ri y the
Einod promote
Z S j III I alton.
and rest ore
health. ltalso
cures
Nausea, :.
Sick Headache,
Indigestion,
Dyspepsia,
insomnia, and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13

Ohio Railway will be opened shortly The
laundry is equipped with the latest im-
proved machinery, and Is one OF the most
complete steam laundries in this sscti0
OF the State
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13

William Haw, colored, paid 81 for a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-13
ncrTENTrhRY NEWS.

PIGrTTFNTThRY NEWS.
l4Ff or T~a~is Of the penifenfiary.
y" cotton cron on the 100 acre.
,, e'"r'a ~ the state farm on the
'.'aao..e VIII he 900 bales: a larger yield
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10

Of the United States could be required to vote
on this question SIX months hence, there is not
prophet in the country. in our opinion, who
could safely offer large odds on either side at
the present time and we suspect that the YER
dict would be extremely uncertain on the day
before the election
There Is one indication Of popular feeling
which. as IT appears to us, tends rather to dis
credit than sustain the opinion OF those who
contend that large majority of the people
would like to vote directly for Senators in their
respective States. 1t is always practicable to
make the election of an individual to the Sen
ate an issue In a State campaign, with the ef-
feet Of binding the representatives Of his party
In the legislature to choose him II they obtain
control. 1t is familiar fact that this practice
has been adopted in various instances, but it
would be far more common. we think. if the
object which it accompshes by indirection
were anywhere near widely sought as 1t Is
sometimes assumed to be- The method by
which Presidents are chosen is a case in point.
The trainers of the constitution meant that the
electors should possess and exercise full au-
thority, instead OF being, as they long have
been. merely instruments for recording the will
or the voters from whom they derived their
commission. in conformity to the letter but in
contradiction to the purpose of the constitu-
ton. This is the most striking example we
have Of the way In which the organic law may
be manipulated by common consent to meet
changed conditions or desires 1t is not unrea-
sonable to believe that If a radically different
method Of choosing United States Senators
ever comes to prevail it will be brought about
through a gradual subversion of the constitu-
tion, not by an amendment constItutlonally
adopted
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10
ELECTRICITY ON THE ELEVATED.

The running of an electric train on the Sec
ond-ave. division of the Manhattan Elevated
road yesterday was chiefly interesting as an i'll
dication that, some time between now and the
millennium, all of the company's lines will be
operated electrically. The performance demon
strated little, however, that was not fully
known six or seven years ago, though it Illus
trateS afresh the conservatism of that corpora
ton. The older part of the metropolis has
waited until after Liverpool. Chicago. Brook
lyn and even Boston had electric elevated roads,
and with only a little more delay might possibly
have been anticipated by Timbuctoo. The Man
haitian company was a long time in making up
its mind TO take this step, and three whole
years have now elapsed since its decision was
reached. Even now the new system is not in
operation. The public must wait months TO
enjoy the full benefit of the promised change.
The Manhattan's policy has been snguarly
shortsighted. It's selfshness has not been of the
enlightened kind. Scarcely was the trolley syS-
tenn introduced into Brooklyn before it took
away much of the traffic from the elevated roads,
then wholly operated by steam. Even with cable
cars the Metropolitan Street Railway Company
served the Manhattan in the same fashion.
The use Of electricity on the surface roads on
this side of the East River placed the elevated
roads at still greater disadvantage. The Man
haitian company has apparently been blind to It's
own interests The substitution Of electricity
for steam was a big proposition. 1t could not
be worked out in a day. That fact though
only affords more reason why the task
should have been undertaken sooner. and why
the best engineering talent which the country
could supply should have been utilized. In
some respects, notably the equipment of IT'S
main power station, the Manhattan company
is pretty we'll up to date. But it will be lucky
If it does not realize before the close of the
year that in other particulars 1t has not fully
profited by the experience of others.
Though the public has no occasion for graft
tude to the Manhattan company for introducing
electricity on its lines, some advantages will
nevertheless be derived from the new system.
The possibility of developing high speed more
rapidly than with steam will enable trains to
make better time than formerly. The addition
Of an extra car to trains during rush hours will
afford better accommodation. Moreover the
abolition of cnders and the use OF electric
lights instead of gas will be welcome innova-
tons.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-10
OPEN AIR WORK FOR CoyVICTS.

The State of Louisiana is congratulating it
self upon the success of its experiment in State
convict farms. The constitution adopted in
1898 provided that after the expiration of the
leases then in force no convicts should be hired
out TO private contractors The Board OF Peni
tentiary Commissioners bought lands and
erected buildings for the housing o. those con-
victs who could be employed outside the prison
walls and many of the able bodied prisoners
were set to work raising cotton. as well as corn
and other food crops, and caring for cattle and
hogs, all the results of their labor to be applied
to the support of the penal institutions and
their inmates. The Legislature appropriated
100000 for the working out OF the new plan.
and the report of the first years operations is
now made public.
From the two plantations which were estab-
lished the total cash income for the first year
is S1S0,0o0. Besides this ready money the board
has several thousand tons of hay, forty thou
sand bushels OF corn. and enough peas and DO
tatoes TO carry men and stock through the next
crop year. One of the farms has steam saw
mill, which is run by the convicts. Some OF
them are employed in building levees and
others who are unable to perform such active
labor are busted with light work in the prison
at Baton Rouge. The good effect of the system
upon the health of the prisoners themselves is
shown by the fact that the mortality among
Louisiana convicts has been reduced one-half
Conditions in the Gulf States are more favor
able for outdoor employment of convcts than
they are in the North, but in view of the re-
markable success OF the Louisiana experiment a
proposition TO utilize the labor OF New-York
States criminal wards in hard but healthy labor
in the open air could hardly be termed utopian.