The Saint Paul globe., 1903-11-08

come to them through the courts, the
probation officers give counsel and ad-
vice to many persons who have way
ward boys and girls, but who shrink
from the publicity of court proceed
ings. In all cases where juveniles are
placed on trial the court room is clear
ed Of all persons except the court Off
cials and the witnesses, in accordance
with the recent law. Some day we
will have a special Juvenile court, with
a magistrate familiar with juvenile
cases.
Kept at School or at Work.
eve make it a point to keep proba-
TONERS either in school or at work. II
the boy is bad. frequent interviews are
had with him and he is urged to prac-
tice cleanliness, to be truthful and to
avoid bad company. Considerable tact
is required in dealing with the boys.
Once a boy myself, 1 enter into their
lives, stimulating their pride and am
bition, and arousing their consciences.
Without preaching to them, I try to
plant the seed of righteousness, hon
esty, character and true Christian
manhood. The results in most cases
are gratifying. Lack of proper home
training makes many a boy criminal,
and every child has a right to be pro-
tected from influences which certainly
drive him to crime.
"It Is impossible to lay down any
rule for the treatment of difficult cases
on probation. A genuine and enthusi-
standing of boy nature, a certain
amount Of tact, and infinite patience
are some of the qualities required.
MANY pathetic cases come to our
attention. Indeed, every case where a
small boy is arrested and charged
with wrsng- doing is pathetic. In near
ly every instance the future life of a
boy depends upon the disposition he
receives at this critical time. If he Is
impressed that he is wrong, and Is
shown how to do right In the future
he will. unless naturally perverted, be-
come a good boy, If placed under the
proper influence.
One of Many Like Instances.
zone case We had but a short time
ago comes to mind In this connection
The boys name was Freddy
He had been arrested a second time,
and was arraigned for stealing. He
came up to the clerks desk in court
in response to call, and was followed
by woman who proved to be sister.
"'You are charged with petit lar
ceny-stealing SIS from the till of
candy store. Guilty or not guilty"
Guilty, Slr, answered the lad, Win
trembling voice.
"'Come up here, my boy said Judge
Hine, as the little fellow stepped
nearer the bench. How old are you?
Fourteen years old, SIR
"Do you know this boy?' inquired
Judge Hine Of me.
eyes, your honor I replied. He
was brought in some six months ago
for disorderly conduct, and was placed
on probation for a time. He did not
appear to be bad boy at that time.
He did not want to go to school and
had some trouble with his teachers
There was nothing of the incorrigi-
bIe delinquent about little Freddy. He
was bright-f and his appearance
was straightforward.
Freddy, My boy asked Judge
| Hine, are your parents here?'
".No, sir, they are both dead. ] live
with my sister-that lady, and tears
started to his eyes as he nervously
| frightened his grip on his cap in his
hand. The judge bent forward and
| laid his hand softly on the head Of the
boy.
| ".Now, tell me all about 1t. What
did you take that money for, my boy 2
..His voice broken with sobs and
| with tears in his eyes, the little fellow
related the story of how he had come
1 along the street when he met another
! boy he knew in front Of the store VINO