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The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-12
SAVANNAHS CURRENT MARKETS

TwINE-Per pound. or hank. lao
15c.
HAMs-sugar cured. 1s1s@141sc; pic
mics, INC.
D. S. butts .......................
d. s. plates ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Western heavy bellies ......,,,,.Ss-
Eastern light bellies ...........91S
Eastern medium bellies ..........9
Eastern heavy bellies ...............S7s
D. S. C. R. sides ................S6 6-S
Smoked C. r. sides .........,9X
LARD = Pure, in tierces, sac; So
pound tins and S0-pound tubs SIC;
compound, in tierces, TIC; 50-pound
tins and S0-pound tubs. TIC.
miscellaneous.
FISH-Mackerel, half-barrels, No. l.
$1,000; No. 2, $3.50; No. 8, $500; kits.
No. l, $40; No. 2, s1.30; No. 3, $110;
Goldfish, 1-pound bricks, &c; s2-pound
bricks, SIC; smoked herrings, per box,
10000; Dutch herrings, in kegs, $1l0;
new mullets, half barrels. s4.00.
SYRUP-Market quiet; Georgia and
Florida syrup. buying at 22Q23c; sell.
ing at 26Q27c; sugar house at 1910
18c.
HIGH WINES-Basis, $1.27.
HONEY-Fair demand; strained, In
barrels. 45c gallon.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-12

and the number of bales brought into
sight thus far from the new crop, the
supply to date is 9,049,664, against D.
SS7.39S for the same period last
year.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-12
AT THE CLOSE.
FUTURES;

FUTURES;
Liverpool. I3 Points Up.
New York. 2 Points Up.
New Orleans. Points Up.
SPOTS;
Liverpool, s Points Up.
New York. 4 Points Down.
New Orleans. 4 Point Up.
Savannah, = Point Up.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-12
Barlxs.
SchOOners.

Golden Gate (Br.), King, dischg.-A.
F. Churchill
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-12

SALT-Car lots. 100 pounds burlap
sacks, S6c; 100 pound cotton sacks, SSc:
125-pound burlap sacks, 45c: 125-pound
cotton sacks, 47c; 150-pound burlap
sacks Sac.
HIDES-Market, firm: dry flint
l4c; dry salted, 12c; green salted,
SIC.
WOOLCFirm; prime Georgia, free
of sand burrs and black WOOL nonni-
nal at 2S: black, 1sc: bury 1O@12c:
wax. 26c: tallow. &c: deer skin, 24c.
Hardware and Building Supplies.
LIME, CALCIUM PLASTER AND
CEMENT-Alabama and Georgia lime
in fair demand and sell at S5690c a
barrel; special calcined plaster, s1.5O0
1.65 per barrel; hair, 4d5c: Rosedaie
cement, $1.2001.25; carload lots. spe-
cial. Portland cement, retail s2'65.
carload lots. $2.00@2.40.
LUMBER-Market firm. Quotations:
Sawn ties, per M feet, $1O50611; hewn
ties Gx9xSlA), 42c each; hewn ties
(6xS). 2Sc; switch ties. S11.5o; minimum
easy size yard stock S12Ql4; car silIs
s14Q16; ship stock. s22.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-12
SPOT COTTON MARKET.

The following were the official spot
cuotz-ions a. the close Of the market
a. the Cotton Exchange yesterday.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-12

Tn Chinnokc. All Poultry big demand. Hides
~ OHEPPOIOs Wax Furs, Skins good demand
Reduce paying price Eggs and make prompt shipments
A EupIIn O. pDn Wholesale Grocers Liquor Dealers
HI LIllLIUH u DnUIJ HI-II3II5 Bay Street. West
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-12
MARINE INTELLIGENCE,

Continued from Eleventh Page.
Vera (Br.), Bennett, ldg.-Strachan &
Co.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-12

Mess Pork, per barrel
May ...$13 s71z s14 90 s13 so s13 971z
July -. IA 1215 IA 221z IA 05 IA 171z
Lard. per 100 pounds
May -. 321z 371a 271z Z so
July -. 471z Z so 421a Z 471z
Short Ribs. per 100 pounds
May -. 221z 725 715 TBS
July -. Z 95 371a 27Ia 371k
Cash quotations were as follows:
Flour quiet and firm; No. 2 spring
wheat. 9O1sG97c: No. 8, S2@95c; No 2
red, 93999c; No. 2 corn, 5O1ac; No. 2
yellow, sig: No. oats. 1910
4O1ac: No. white. 4O15Q421a; No.
2 rye, Csc; good feeding barley. 500
39c; fair to choice mailing. 45G55; No.
1 flaxseed, S1.09; No. l Northwestern,
S1.161s; prime timothy seed, s3.10; mess
pork. per barrel. $1SS7k@14O0; lard,
per 100 pounds, s7.15@72O; short ribs
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-12

sHOT-Drop. Sl60; b. B. and large,
N.15; chilled. $1.S5.
IRON-Market Arm; refined. S2.z5:
Swede. &c.
NAILs-cut. $3.50; base wire, s2.4o
base.
BARBED WIRE-s3.l5 per 100
pounds
GuNPoWDER-Per keg. Austin
crack shot. yl.50, half keg, $3.50; quar-
Ter keg M40. champion ducking
quarter keg. t.25; Austin smokelees'
nait kegs. 8.f5; quarter. s3.4O; three
pound $40. one pound. 7Bo. less IA
per cent on smokeless.
Cotton DaEEinE and Ties.
hAGGING-Markst nrm; " pound
1ss1shci sea island bagRlng. ShGiQc.
TIES STANDARD 4b-inch arrow, large
iots' gLQS4Lio, small lotE, fLis.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-04
MiIIionaire's Poor Stomach.


The worn-out stomach of the over.
fed millionaire is often paraded in
the public prints as a horrible ex-
ample of the evils attendant on the
possession of great wealth. But
millionaires are not the only ones
who are afflicted with bad stom.
achs. The proportion is far greater
among the toilers. Dyspepsia and
indigestion are rampant among
these people, and they suffer far
worse torture than the millionaire
unless they avail themselves of
standard medicine like Green's Au-
gust Flower, which has been ia
vorite household remedy for all
stomach troubles for over thirty
five years. August Flower rouses
the torpid liver, thus creating appe-
title and insuring perfect digestion.
1t tones and vitalizes the entire sys-
tenn and makes life worth living, no
matter what your station. Trial bot.
ties 25c; regular size 75c. At A. r.
Kane's
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-04
BEGGS' CHERRY COUGH
SYRUP Cures BRONCHITIS.
First published Jan. "a. Ioo4.l
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that / have made
application to the probate court of Chero-
kee county. Kansas. for druggists per-
NIT to sell intoxicating liquors for medical.
mechanical and scientific purposes. at my
place of business on lot 6. in block 10.
original plat. Baxter Springs. Kansas.
Said application will be heard at the Office
of the probate judge in Columbus. Kan
sas, on Monday. Feb. IS. 1904, at O'Clock
D. m. ]. G. PoLsTER.
Applicant.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-04

law and testimony. Christ came to
fulfill the law. The new testament
10 the law of Christ. Its teachings
have not been revoked by the Mas
ter nor amended, nor repealed.
Then let us accept Its teachings,
learn something about those gifts
that were placed in the church.
Cor. 1928.
See Paul to the Ephesians 4:11-12-
10. What are those gifts uponr Paul
states, here, the gifts in the church.
Paul tells what for, the church Off
Gals are required to do something.
See james 5:13-14.
Does this offend you. See John.
WELL WIsHER.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-04

so acres, six miles north of Bax-
ter; % acres in timber; balance all
fine land; good dwelling house;
good coal on the land. This is an
exceptionally fine farm and is real
bargain at the price. $3.50 per acre.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-04

You Know What You Are Taking
When you take Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic because the formula is
plainly printed on every bottle
showing that it is simply Iron and
Quiuine in a tasteless form. No
Cure, No Pay. Soc.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-04
What Are They

Chamberlain Stomach and Liv-
er Tablets. A new remedy for stom.
ach troubles, biliousness and con-
stipation, and a good one. Price 20
cents. For sale by A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-04

WANTED.-At once, for which the
highest price will be paid, all kinds
of second hand furniture. Call at
Second Hand Store, just west of
Hasketts dry goods store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-04

For SALE-1041s acres in high state
of cultivation; good orchard; two
good wells and cistern; good dwell
ing; IS acres of good tame pasture
with living water. Tar Creek Val
lev. MRS. E. b. HIBBARD.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-04

Want to buy 40 acres of grass
land not more than four miles from
Baxter,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-04

Meet every Saturday evening in Cooks
hall. ED. GAINES, Clerk.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-02-04
NEW PATTERNS and new

in wallpaper-500 styles-at F
ster's Corner Drug Store.
The Washington times., 1904-06-04
ENGLAND IN GRIP
OF INSECT PLAGUE
Myriads of Gnats Make Life
Miserable Outdoors.
DUE TO LONG WET WEATHER
France Suffering With Cockchafers,
Which Have Appeared in Dieppe
in Great Numbers.
DUE TO LONG WET WEATHER

LONDON, June 4.-From many parts
OF the country come reports of the APP
pearance of swarms of midges. gnats.
and so-called mosquitoes" which are
merely gnats under another name. In
some of the northern suburbs of Lon
don outdoor life is a penalty, owing 20
these insects.
This plague is a direct consequent e.
the incessant wet weather Of last zen.
Gnats and midges, though creatures o.
the air. spend the earlier stages Ok their
lives in the water. and as a general -,Iie
they do not multiply to any f-r=z-. ex-
tent. simply because stagna-t v7-cr e
scarce. But last year EtagI-5: wGtc-
was everywhere. and every living gnat
and nudge haG access to 1t.
France is suffering from an insect
visitation Of a different kind Cock
chafers there are the offenders. and in
the neighborhood Of Dieppe they have
appeared in such extraordinary num-
bers that the government is paying for
their destruction, at the rate of 81 a
hundredweight.
The Washington times., 1904-06-04
JURY SUSTAINED
WILL OF w. w. CALF

After being out about fifteen minutes
yesterday the jury in the Gait will case
returned a verdict sustaining the Will.
which names Mrs. Marion Y. Elliott
as sole beneficiary.
At 2.30 o'clock yesterday afternoon,
the arguments. begun on Wednesday,
came TO a close. Justice Wright made
an exhaustive charge TO the Jury, warn
Ing IL to disregard any supposed
views OF the court as 70 witnesses and
testimony. and 10 base its verdict upoI
the evidence alone. Judge Wright made
Il plain 10 the jury that IL should no.
hold either side responsible fOT the con-
duct Of the witnesses Il has produced
The charge was highly praised by
members of the bar present as being
absolutely impartial. and especially
praisewortny IN view OF the Incidents
connected with the appearance on the
stand Of Attorney Elliott. a brOther-iu-
law OF the caVedtee.
The will was contested by Alexander
Hunter Gait. a brother Of William w
Gait: the children Of Frank Calf. an
other brother. and the children OF Mrs
Nellie LutZ. sister Of the testator
who were represented by Attorneys
WorthingtCn, Head & Frailey A y
Duvau. and John y. Coughlin.
Attorneys J.. Ross Perry & Son ap-
pcarcd for Mrs. Elliott.
The Washington times., 1904-06-04
NEWS OF GEORGETOWN
NEW RULE ON WATER BILLS.

George W. King, Of 1925 Thirty-second
Street, is in receipt Of a letter from
the Water Registrar of the District in
winch ne states that bills requested will
be forwarded on July !. rated I'm accord
auce with the schedule Of rents. adopted
March q. 1904, by the Commissioners of
the District OF Columbia. This new rul-
ing is as follows:
Notch case where a story IS used
entirely for business purposes. IL will
not be reckoned in the charge for do
nestle purposes, and the word story
shall be held 10 include Easements cell
lars, and attics, containing space used
or fitted out for use for domestic pur-
poses, unless such space be used cXcIu-
sively for kitchens. laundries. store
rooms, or bath rooms
This ruling relieves the taxpayer Of
tie double water rent heretofore cbarg-
cd on houses where the entire first
floor was used for store or office II
also places the original charge on two
story houses in the same condition that
they were formerly and where tho
basement is used as above cited. no
charge is made. These two adjustments
Will save the water renter hundreds
OF dollars that have been heretofore
unJustly collected.
The Washington times., 1904-06-04
Fen Bass Caught
In Potomac Waters
Season Week Old, But Sport Poorest in
Years---AngIers Unable TO Explain Dis
appearance of Game Fish.

Despite the fact that the bass fishing
season Of 1904 is nearly "A week old fish
ermen have as yet had little if any
sport with this game species of the
finny tribe.
The water has been in such a bad con-
dition that one can almost scoop mud
out Of it with his hands. AS the clear
water season is best for bass fishing
the disciples of Izaak Walton who have
already risked their fortunes with the
rod have returned from their expedi-
lions empty handed.
Plentiful Before Season.
Several weeks before the opening Of
the season, on May 80, bass were said
to abound in the Potomac and other
streams which flow near Washington, ard
1t is predicted that when once the water
takes on a clearer hue there will be
good sport. To be what may be classed
as good means that il will have TO be
better than in the two previous seasons,
which were the worst around this vi
cinity in good many years.
The poor sport of two years ago is
attributed by many fishermen to the
seven years locust spell" Last year
even the most ardent riverfront man
could not account for the scarcity. Of
bass In the spawning season they
were seen in great numbers. and fisher
men were jubilant over the outlook for
a prosperous season with the rod, but
when the Goth of May rolled around and
the legal season opened, few of the
many seen were caught.
Some attribute the cause to the waste
The Washington times., 1904-06-04
ESTATE OF N. S. QUAY
SURPRISES FRIENDS
Left Million and a Half Despite Re-
cent Heavy Losses in
the Market.

PITTSBURG, Pa. June 4-sepator
Quay left an estate of approximately
81 500 900
rms consisted in round figures, of
5000" in securities, $4,000 in trust
funds, and 10000 in real estate.
The above information comes from a
close friend of the Quay family. He
knows.
The extent Of Quay's fortune is a sur
prise to men who thought they were IA
miliar with his circumstances. They
knew he had acquired large sums during
his career, but they were aware also
that he was always I'm the market"
ana that he had been losing heavily
for year or more before he died
Their only explanation is that he had
moreNto lose than they had knowledge
The Washington times., 1904-06-04
BTOther-iL-Law Seeks
"BLeSSed" HerbeSOn
George KriCe, of Chicago, Starts Crusade
Against spirit Fruit" Cult and Heaven"
at Lisbon, Ohio.

CHICAGO. June 4.-George c. Krice.
brother-in-law of Blessed" Herbeson,
who. with his wife, the girls sister, is
fighting to get Blessed out Of the
clutches of Jacob Beilhart and his COM
panions IN the Heaven" at Lisbon,
Ohio. has left Chicago for the Ohio
town. Before going he made the state
ment that he would not return TO this
city without bringing Blessed with
him. The determination of Krice is
likely TO bring the affairs OF the Spirit
Fruit cult TO crisis.
According to Krice, all the girls rela-
tives except her mother, whose where
abouts is not known, have banded to-
The Washington times., 1904-06-04
STRATT0N MINE CASE
IN COURT OF APPEALS

ST. LOUIS, June A suit against
the estate Of w. Scott Stratton. the
late Colorado multi-millionaire, has
been filed I'm the United States Court
OF Appeals from the United states
court at Denver
STATIONS Independence Limited Com
pany seeks TO recover 10000 from the
Stratton estate The company alleges
II paid Stratton $lO.0GOOO0 for mine
which is believed 20 be worth only
100000. .
decision at Denver was in favor Of
the estate, and the appeal IS now
bt ought 10 St. Louis.
The Washington times., 1904-06-04
DEATH FOLLOWS
NEGROES PLOT
Murder of Storekeeper and
Manager Avenged.
BLACK MAN Is LYNCHED
Assassin Chosen at Secret Meeting.
Three COnspirators and Two of
Their Victims Dead.
BLACK MAN IS LYNCHED

GREENVILLE, Miss, June Select
ed, it is said, at a secret meeting OF
negroes TO murder John Sims and every
body connected with his store at Trail
Lake. Samuel Class walked into the
place and shot Sims dead
Sims manager. Cato. was killed by
@low in the head delivered by another
.scSvo, Van Horn, who was subsequent
y tracked to the marshes, arrested and
-lChed.
third negro in the plot, named May
Field, was killed when he attempted 10
nrevent the arrest of Van Horn.
Class, returning to Sims store 70 COM
plCte his work, was shot 10 death by two
men who fired simultaneously
The Washington times., 1904-06-04
COED PROVES MENTAL
GRASP Of GUINEA PI(
Five Thousand Word Thesis Wins He
Degree of Doctor Of
Philosophy.

CHICAGO, June AFTER experiment
ing for year with a guinea pig ant
writing a thesis Of five thousand word
on her studies, Miss Bessie Allen. a stu
dent at the University OF Chicago, la
passed the cross-examination by ths
faculty Of the department Of neurology
She viii receive the degree of docto,
philosophy. Her thesis on "Tha
Psychology OF the Guinea Pig was ths
final test.
The result OF Miss Aliens experiment
was that she has classified the guines
pig among the animals of the modu.
lated nervous system. Her experiment.
are another proof that animals OF the
shea1hed. or modulated nervous systems
are born with their mental faculties
well developed. Their memory is per.
feet almost from birth
The Washington times., 1904-06-04

gether for the purpose OF retaining
ner. Before reaching Lisbon Krice will
visit several Of the relatives in Illinois.
indiana, and Ohio. from whom he will
OBTAIN money to fight 20 the finish the
legal battle for the possession Of
Blessed"
1t Is the contention Of Krice and the
other relatives that the hypnotic in
huence exercised over the girl and her
mother by the Spirit Fruit" leaders
has affected the minds of both. They
believe that If they can get the girl into
their possession they can obtain evil
dence which Will land Jacob" and the
lesser lights of the Lisbon Heaven
behind the bars.
The Washington times., 1904-06-04
REV. LODGE IMPROVES.

The Rev. James L. Lodge, d. D., pas
tor Of the Columbia Baptist Church
who was some time ago stricken with
paralysis at his home in Gai;hersburg.
Nd. was reported this morning 90 be
slightly improved in his condition. IT IS
thought. however, that he will never
again be able to do active church work
DR. Lodge has been pastor Of the Co
lumbia Baptist Church since its organi-
zation about three years ago.
The Washington times., 1904-06-04
LAwsoRs CASE SERIOUS.

John +. Lawson. the negro express
man who was found day before yester-
day at Edwards Hill. Nd. in an uncOn-
scious condition. as the result Of q
stroke OF paralysis, is still wing at the
Georgetown University Hospital in a
critical condition. His death Is expect
ed at any time. Lawson's home is In
Washington, though he is well known
in Georgetown, where he runs a num-
Der Of express wagons.
The Washington times., 1904-06-04
Negro Lad snatched Purse.

Springing from behind a tree IN front
of Mrs. i. +. CalhOun's residence. 1928
ii Street northwest, "a negro boy about
twelve years old. snatchPd nor pocket
book as she was about 10 enter her homo
last evening. and made good his escape
Mrs. Calhoun gave the alarm. and
70 reamed stop thief at the top Of her
voice. but the police got on the trail
too late.
The Washington times., 1904-06-04
STRICKEN IN STREET.

John T. Kelly. Of Georgetown. yes
terday suffered a stroke Of paralysis
while walking along the street He
was taken to his home on y Street.
near Thirty-second. in a carriage HIS
condition this morning was reported 70
he Unchanged Mr.. Kelly Is a member
OF the firm Of Weaver. Kengla q Co.
soap manufacturers
The Washington times., 1904-06-04
CHARGES DRUNKENNESS
AND EXTREME CRUELTY

Adah y. Myers has entered suit for
divorce against Walter 5. Myers, an
employe Of the Government Printing Of
ice, whom she charges with drunkenness
ana cruelty. They were married on Sep
temper 3, 1909 at Frederick Md
When under the influence ~ uoror
Mrs. Myers says. her husband broke
her furniture. destroyed her wearing
apparel. made vile and unwarranted aC-
her lie. III 'oi10u
The Washington times., 1904-06-04
HAzLEToN MAN WEBS IN OHIO.

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, June I'll. j.
Hill. secretary of the Y NJ c. A. at
Hazletol. Pa, and Miss Martha Rus
sell. Of this city, were married quietly
in the Methodist Church at Clifton yes
teTday. Mr.. and Mrs Hill went to Al
lentown. Pa. to visit his parents.
The Washington times., 1904-06-04
BOYS WILL SING MASS.

The Boys Choir of Holy Trinity
Church Will sing the High Mass tomor-
row at II O'Clock, under the direction Of
Proi George Herbert Wells, organist
and choirmastor
The Washington times., 1904-06-04
IRvINGS LEADING WOMAN.

DENVER. June Miss Maud Fealey,
OF this city. has signed contract as
leading woman with Sir Henry Irving
for next season
The Washington times., 1904-06-04
Three Through Yestibuled Trains to

ST. Louis via Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Modern coaches. dra wing room
sleeping cars. observation cars. and din
ing cars. leave Washington 1906 a ID
s,Cj p. m, and 12,4J midnight.
The Washington times., 1904-06-04
$500 to Harper's Ferry and Martins

burg; 50 90 Cumberland. and return. via
u. q o. y. r., leaving Washington $50
a. M, Sunday, june s.
The Washington times., 1904-06-04

SI.25 Baltimore and Return, Z. 1 o.
r. r., Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both days, both ways, except Royal
Limited.
The Washington times., 1904-06-04
Uniform Laws.

Uniform Laws.
In the course of this inspecting expe-
ditiOn the members of the District Game
and Fish Protective Association pro-
posed to those of the two States that
efforts be may. to have uniform game
and fish laws passed for the two States
and the District, so that there viii be
no confusion among sportsmen, and con-
seQuently fewer arrests for unwittingly
violating the law.
Major Sylvester proposed the idea, and
il has found favor with the OrganiZa-
tons of Maryland and Virginia. and at
the next session Of Congress the matter
will be preached.
So far the Little River has proved
the best place for bass fishing although
the number taken has been exceedingly
small.
The Washington times., 1904-06-04

matter deposited in the river from saw
and paper mills and other factories.
This may partially account for 1t, but
the theory that this polluted condition
of the river was responsible for 50
marked q falling off in the number
caught does not meet with the support
OF a ma jOrity OF fishermen.
To rectify this trouble the local Game
and Fish Protective AssocIat ton. allied
with those Of Maryland and Virginia, in
vestigated this condition of the river
with the result that the prOpTietors Of
several mills and factories along the
Potomac. from which refuse matter
was found to have been poured into the
river were visited and severely repri-
manded, with the understanding that at
the next Offense they would be heavily
fined or imprisoned.
The Washington times., 1904-06-04
Here are Few Things That Will Be Told and Illustrated

In the great mid-year of the country men and women
possessing traits and attributes of which those whom Tabor
necessarily fill dining room and kitchen The zeal
oes and the ambitions the joys and the trials this half
OF summer hotel life, described from their point of view make
story worth reading
The Washington times., 1904-06-04

This year there will be no third party of consequence in the
field and Democrats and Republicans will outside
interference The situation now in both camps is told in an
article which reviews nparaly gives essential facts at
single glance.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1904-06-08
Prison for Chi1drer

One OF the most remarkable school
rooms in the world is surely that Of
LA Petite Roquette," the Paris prison
for Juvenile Offenders The system Of
this prison is that of solitary confine.
ment, the whole building being so con-
structed that each of the detached cells
is overlooked by warder stationed on
small observation tower. The school,
room consists of 200 cells in the form
Of an amphitheater, from each Of
which the teacher, and the teacher
only, can be seen. Each of the youth
full Offenders takes his place in silence
the first in the fathermost cell and the
others in rotation The closing of one
of these cell doors opens that of the
next cell. The voice of the teacher is
the only sound to be heard in the
building. Religious cervices are con.
Quoted in the same. way, each of the
inmates being able to see the official.
ing priest, and him alone.-Boston
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