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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-08
DOCTOR HAS BROUGHT 2
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 Springfield, Mass, July S.-Dr. Louis L. Hirsch of this city, who was found dead last night in a Stamford, Conn hotel recently brought an action here petitioning for the annulment of his marriage last January to Esther liar ris. alleging that she was suffering from melancholia and that fraud was practiced to induce him to have the marriage ceremony performed. They became acquainted through a matri- monia1 agency. It is alleged the wom- an claimed to have wealth, beauty and other attractions. Dr. Hirsch learned to disagree with her on these charms and their honeymoon lasted but three weeks beginning and terminating in Illinois
 Dr. Hirsch was about 30 years old He was an osteoDath and practiced in Boston and Providence, R. L. before removing to Springfield. He came here after his marriage but Mrs. Hirsch never came to this city. While in this city Dr. Hirsch intimated that he might commit suicide. Dr. Hirsch,s father is a wealthy dry goods mer- chant and has been in business in Wilkesbarre. Pa. since 1870.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-08

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-08
WHIRLWIND AIRSHIP
 HAS BEEN INVENTED

ISpeC1aI SS-J
 Victoria B. C., July S.-An/ airship which scientists claim is almost a counterpart of the mythical aeronef referred to in Herbert Quick's novel Virginia of the Air Lines has been invented by w. Gibson, a Scottish in ventor living here and 1t has been pronounced the greatest step yet made in aerial navigation. Gibson claims to have experimented exten- sively with the machine and declares
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-08
CLEANEASY. THE BEST HAND
 SOAP

Instantly removes Stove Polish. Rust Grease, Ink. Paint and Dirt For the hands or clothing. Large can 10 cente Manufactured by Wm- R. Winn, eSi Stratford Ave
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-08
THE PRETTIEST FACE

and the most beautiful hands are of. ten dishgured by an -unsightly wart. It can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus wart Remover. for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy. 253 Fairfield avenue and lS6 Cannon St
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-11
Polish Miner BrutalIy Slain.

Peter Rodobske. a Polish miner, liv-
ing in a settlement of his cOuntrymen
in West Scranton, Pa. was found
slain upon the tracks Of the Lacka-
wanna railroad by track-walker.
Rodobskie left his home on Satur-
day evening after drawing his pay
and was not seen again by his wife
and family until his body was discov-
cred
Rodobske's killing was a most bru-
tai crime His skull was fractured,
he had two knife wounds on the right
side of his face, and he was shot
through the kidneys. A part Of one Of
his suspenders was found twi ed
around his neck, so that strangulation
would have resulted in a short time,
while a beam of heavy oak was let fall
on him from a height. the mans breast
being literally caved in. He had also
a knife wound on the right hand. The
county detective is OF the opinion that
the man was running away when the
shot was fired, and that the other. in
juries were inflicted after he fell from
the bullet wound.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-11
PhiIadeIphIa Rides AGAIN.

1.-THE strike has been settled. The
men will receive p cents an hour,
and ten hours will constitute a days
work" This statement. emanating
from c. 0. Pratt. chairman of the
executive committee of the Amalga-
mated Association of Street Railway
employees. the leader of the Philadel-
phia striking motormen and conduc.
tors. follow by the deportation of
the $50 strike-breakers who came
here from New York. ends the strike
OF the employees OF the Philadelphia
Rapid Transit company.
After being in session nearly all day
the men agreed to accept p cents an
hour The old Swing system has
been abolished; ten hours will consti-
tute a days work; all employees will
be permitted to purchase their uni
forms in the open market; all future
differences are to be adjusted between
the company and a grievance commit
tee chosen by the employees. If, after
an investigation by the city controller
of the books of the company. it can be
shown that more than 22 cents an
hour can be paid without Gripping the
finances of the Rapid Transit com
pany. the men will insist upon fur
Their advance in wages.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-11
HOW's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. }. CHENEY d Co., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
+. }. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
10y his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN d MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mu,ou surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price 20 cents
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for cOnsti-
patton.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-11

world. broadening and Frightening as
il has gone ? Or which of us can blot
from memory, or who would, that
Dickens-like sketch Of the unhewn piece
of human marble, that under cultures
touch was made to take on shape and
symetry, grace and beauty But
WHY undertake to tell Of this match
less effort? Those who sat under
the spell need no reminder, and to
those of our readers who were not
there we can no more give just
conception of the original than
can we give light to a sunbeam
or fairnese to a lily. Suffice to say
it was a great privilege to have
heard the gifted president of Viz
ginia's great University, who has
caught on to the Virginia spirit,
holds it in his soul and breathes it out
as the flowers do their fragrance.
The words of farewell were tender
" said the diplomas awarded, the
Glee Club made the air vibrate again
with sweet sounds, and the curtain
rang down on the closing scenes Of
the exercises incident to the 18th
Commencement Of the State Female
Normal School, and one that will ever
remain memorable in its history.
Following is the list of graduates
Professional Graduates. Margaret
CLAY, Henrie Maude Hambrass, Marga-
ret Chester Hamburger, Willie Aver
Hurd, Josephine Hull Kelly, Casandra
Laird. Halle May Mccormick, Lillian
Minor, Florence Baker Rawlings, Bet
tie Campbell Wright.
kindergarten Graduates. Mai Alma
Cooper, Ruth Josephine Kizer, Alberta
Maude SOuthall.
Full Graduates. Gladys Lurene
Bel, Grace Edmunds Bendau, Virginia
Bennett Mary Clarice Bersch, Annie
Virginus Bidgood, Lillian Beverley
Bland, Caroline Helen Bliss, Nellie
Tyler Boatwright, Ethel Louise Brown,
Alice Elizabeth Carter, Carrie Ninde
Caruthers, Halle Bryarly Christman,
Florence Merritt Clayton, Hattie Re-
becca Cox, Alice Evelyn Davis, Mar
garet Morton Davis, Sudie Pate Da-
Wis. Lille Virginia Delp, Mary Pur-
nell Dupuy. Susan Jane Stone, Lula
Sutherlin, Emma Stockton Parish,
Sallie Tazewell Fitzgerald, Isabelle
CabeI Flournoy, Matte Belle Fret
WELL Evelyn Read Hammer, Martha
Albine Hoy, Mamie Lucy Jones, Ethel
4 LaVernia Mills, Winnie Ethel Parsons,
Mary Robertson Perkins, Mary Clop-
ton Pierce, Mary Josephine Reed,
Mildred Rives Richardson, Sue Ruffin,
Ethel Lee Sandidge, Mary Susanna
Shelton. Mary Mosby Stephens, Willie
/ Frances Stoner, Lucy Allen Warbur-
ton. Kate Friend Watkins, Mabel Har-
/ ris WOOdsOn.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-11
The blumRae Of The Normal.

At4p. m, of Tuesday, the Alum
nae of the S. y. S. held a business
session, which was presided over by
Mrs. Boatwright, Of LynchbUrg, who
addressed them on lines practical and
helpful There were some so alum
nae present, and there are as we are
advised S97 who are eligible to mem
bership in the association. They have
about 81, 100 in the treasury, and dur
ing the past session gave tuition to
3 girls at school, four Of whom were
on the honor roll in their respective
classes. The object is to secure a
permanent endorsement fund from
which to aid deserving girls in the eff
forts to secure an education.
The officers chosen at this session
were: Miss Mary Scofield, class 1907,
president; Miss Grace Walton, same
class, Vice-President and Mr. and
Mrs NATION, Treasurer and Secre-
tary. Miss Bush and Mrs. Morrison
were elected honorary members Of the
body.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-11

During the current fiscal year the
national banks of the United States
have received in individual deposits
a total sum Of $4S26.O6O 1884, which is
more than a billion and half dollars
in excess OF the entire outstanding
money supply Of the United States
The year which will close with the
present month has been one Of excep
tional prosperity for national banks.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-11

perves that she has not been rational
for several hours.
Mrs. Turpin was calling upon Mrs
Joseph Glenn. a next door neighoor'
when the dog. which is owned by the
Clenns. attacked her. The animal threw
her down upon the porch. grabbed her
bv the hair OF her head and dragged
her around the yard paying no at
tention TO the vigorous beating admin
istered him by Mrs Glenn with a club.
Great pieces Of flesh were chewed out
of Mrs. Turpin's face and arms, and
she was unconscious when finally res
cued by Policeman Joseph W. Price
who shot the dog
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-11
Specials at Hillsman' S

10 per cent reduction on all goods Tuesday and rt.
each week. Some specials at and below cost Tiles.
reductions are for cash only
Andersons DC Zephers, the very best 2O. Ar4-
striped Pongee Sylks something to take your eyes D
best corset shown for the money long and short Fin
35c quality corset 90 at DC 60 doz ladies gauze ,.
arm and neck l0c quality for 25c. o. ~ T. Cotton e.
Dragon Cotton for l2c All mems pants at p Der cen.
ton we also have a nice line mems summer coats. pr ~
inc from Soc to $500 2S in. Domestic 7-Sc per yi ~
&C., 80 in at 6 he 36 in. bleach, good one 7c W,
form 80 to 500 90 per suit Call and see them
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-11

While she was sitting with her
back to a window awaiting her turn
to enter the gold medal oratorical
contest at the Vincennes (lnd) uni
versity. Miss Ola Wilson Yates. a
member of the graduating class, was
blinded BY a flash of lightning. She
remained blind an hour. On regainine
her sight she insisted on going into
the contest She spoke for five min
utes and became blind again. She was
led of the stage by President Ellis.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-11
Cut Out Tongue of Horse.

officers Of the Society for the Pre-
yention of Cruelty to Animals are In
vestlgating a case Of fendish cruelty
to a horse. Leonard OFT, a farmer
living near Harmony, N. j., found IN
his barn a horse he had Just pur
chased for $3.50 lying dead in his stall
The animals tongue had been cut
out and the tendons of the hind legs
slashed. OFT says he has no idea as &c
who could have committed the deed.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-11
Drink Cost Him 500.

II cost J. II. Clark 800 to treat a
friend to a drink of whisky at Mon
trose. Colo. Extracting a whisky
flask from his pistol pocket he pre-
scented It to the friend on a street cor
ner. was Immediately arrested and
fined 500 This is the first conviction
under the prohibition regulation adopt
ed in many Colorado towns at the
April elections.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-11
Wage EdrrGrs Would Get Medl-
cal Attention at Small Cost.
DOCTORS DENOUECE GRATING
Division OF Money Between Family
Physicians and Specialists Warmly
Scored In Medical Convention-Ad-
vocate Somnolent Method to Cure
Dope Habit.

Eminent physicians advocated con
tract practice" by physicians before
the American Academy OF Medicine
at their closing meeting in Atlantic
City. n. j., as a solution for the prob
lem of securing proper medical at
tention for the wage earners at small
cost.
The plan presented favors small
monthly payments by the clients OF
the contract physician, who is expect
ed to attend them in case of Illness
without extra charge Dr. L. Benedict,
of Buffalo. claimed that under the
present system the poor, unable to pay
doctors bills. often delay calling
physician until the disease is beyond
easy cure. He claimed that the con
tract plan would also secure the doctor
against loss by unpaid bills and guar
antee the young physician a living in
come. DR.. Woods Hutchinson. OF New
York. was another advocate of the new
plan. which was discussed by DR..
Charles J. Sheldon, who called con
tract practice insurance against doc
tors bills
Payment of commissions by special
lists to general practitioners who call
them in for operations or advice was
characterized as graft. pure and sim
pie" By Or. E. Gard Edwards. OF La
Junta. Colo The matter of fee split
ting formed the subject of Or. Ed
wards address. and he fayed medical
men who he claimed. are making a
regular practice OF dividing the high
fees demanded by the specialists. DR..
Edwards also condemned the action OF
many specialists who perform oper-
ations and then leave their patients
under the care of the local practi-
toner. who receives the blame il
they die and none of the credit if they
live"
DR.. II. l. Parties. of Eatontown. n. j.,
favored health clubs for weekly
study of hygiene and sanitation. In
an address before the American SO
cietv for the Study of Alcohol and
Narcotics. Dr. c. j. Dougles, OF Dor
chester. Mass, declared in favor of
the somnolent method Of curing the
morphine habit which. he insisted. is
becouSng a worldwide menace. DR..
Dougles advocated the giving OF
harmless sedatiye drugs until the NOR
phine victim has lost the craving and
effects of the drug
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-11
Resolutions.

Farmville, Va, May y, 'O9.
Whereas, an all wise and all merci-
ful God has removed from our midst
our brother, l.. p. Anderson, we now
bow in humble submission TO his de-
cree and would put on record our esti-
mate Of his worth as a citizen, his
Kindness as neighbOr and his fidelity
IL the high and sacred faith Of our
order.
Resolved LIST. That we express TO
his family our deepest sympathy,
PRAYING that the God Of all grace may
comfort and sustain them in their
great sorrow.
2ud. That these resolutions be
spread upon the minute, of the Lodge
and copy be sent to the family, and
that they be published in the Farm
vile Herald.
:. W. WATKINS,
w. f.. NOEL,
j.. 4. AEMTsTEAD,
Committee.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-11
Wheat Sells For st.s5 In Texas.

Reports received at Forth Worth
from the wheat growing belt OF NORTH
Texas show that the first of this sea
sons wheat in the United States is be
ing contracted for at $L35 and up
ward.
In some instances farmers are OBJ
tanning contracts that will give then
any advance that may occur in the
market at the time the wheat has beer
threshed.
Millers are eagerly buying the croI
at the prevailing quotations.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-11
John D. Got Checks Mixed.

John d. Rockefeller paid a water
bill for Sl5 in the village of East
Cleveland, O.. where his Forest Hill
home is located, with a check
for s76.573.14. The check was mailed
from New York and evidently the en-
velopes became mixed. The village
clerk after recovering mailed the big
check back
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-11
Took Cries For Help as a Joke.

Frank Gilbert, fourteen years Of
age. Of Harrisburg, Pa, was drowned
before the eyes of his comrades in
Swatara creek, because his compan
ions thought that he was only joking
when he cried for help The boy had
been seized with cramps, and until he
went down the third time his compan
ions gave him no aid. When they
plunged in he was beyond help.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-11

While he was in d fit of insanity
at Marquam. near oregon City, Ore,
Bert Garrett placed a charge of dyna.
mite under the kitchen of his house.
The house was destroyed, and Garrett,
his wife and daughter aged five, were
killed
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-11
Women to Wear loads.

Real toads for hatpins promise to
displace metallized roses and other
ornaments. A manufacturing firm at
Waukegan. ILL.,. has accepted an order
from Chicago millinary jobbing houses
for $4,000 metallized toads.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-11
pishqured Sister For Wanting to Wed

Enraged when he was told that his
twenty-year-old sister Bessie was to
be married. William H. Blessing
thirty years of age. attacked the girl
in their home in New Orleans, La,
with a Ratchet, inficting several seri-
Gus wounds. He then threw acid tn her
eyes and mouth. The girl may recover,
but will be disfgured for life.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-11
Notice

The Dirl ,to.s of tanners Tobs Geo
Warehouse al Pamplin City will meet
Jr 25th TO rent arehouse for com
ing season. Parties desiring to put in
application should send same TO l..
- auen, Secretary. junll-2t.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-11
Woman Terribly Injured by Dog.

Mrs. John Turpin. of Upland, near
Chester. Pa, engaged in a desperate
encounter with a large Newfoundland
dog. and the terrible decorations in
flicted by the brute's fangs are liable
to cause her death.
The experience so affected her
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-11
Wharf Caves In; Eleven Drowned.

Four women, five men and two chill
dren lost their lives by drowning when
the excursion steamer Margaret made
a fastening at Vaudeville, La, on the
north coast OF Lake Pontchartrain,
twenty-five miles from New Orleans.
The wharf gave way and about seven
ty-five people were thrown into the
waters of the lake
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-11
Thought Boys Club Lightning Stroke

When she was accidentally struck
on the head by a base ball bat in the
hands of a seven-year-old boy Mrs
Charles Bergold Of Bloomsbury, Pa.
was rendered unconscious and remain
ed in that state for several hours. The
accident occurred while a heavy thun-
derstorm was in progress. and upon
regaining consciousness Mrs Bergold
thought that she had been struck by
lightning
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-06-11
YOURS TRULY,
W. J. Hillsman

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The Brunswick news., 1909-08-13

#-l.. sas 3lSnn 3orinss Company.
.,aEc.1y 1872 Bay street. :.
The Brunswick news., 1909-08-13

rollow TIE crou'd ar5 70 - Pill
! vUsite's from n to ! hot e~'7 arr
minutes walk from Ocean Pier.
The Brunswick news., 1909-08-13

Tickets will be sold for all train
ct August Is, 1909, with final limi,
to leave destination returning before
midnight, September 2. 1909.
Do not fail to avail yourself Of tLi.,
excellent opportunity to visit tbs
various resorts and business centers
at very small cost. Ample accom-
modations will be provided for all.
For information in regard to sehed
ules and Pullman accommodations see
your ticket agent, or write
E. M. NORTH. D. p. A.
B. T. MORGAN. T. a.,
savannah Georgia
The Brunswick news., 1909-08-13
FOUND TRfP EXCURSION HATES
VIA SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
BLACK MaantaInL n. cstaas-


Black Monntauil N. c.s122s-
On sale July 81 August q, g. 49,
Il and Is. Good returning until
September 9Th 9
AsheviiIe, N. ,C.-sto.5o. Ai
On. sale August 18th. Good re-
turning until September 2. y
Baltimore, Mdy-s2e.co. III
On s4ls august z, 9, II, 12, IA, ty.
Good returning Is days from date
of sale.
Blue Ridse, Ga.-$15.25- yl
On sale August 2 to 25, inclussvs.
Good returning until August sisr
Philadelphia, sPa.-s33.oC.
on-sale August A, 5, z, Q, II, 12, IA,
s16 IS, 19 and 21. Good returning
rs days from date ofesale. M
New York-$35,0o-- ns
Y On sale July 29,s August 2, 80
( -, 16, 19, %, 26 and Both. Gbod
returning until September Goth.
Washington, o. c.-s29.oo.
! On sale August 4, 5, Z, 9. ii, IL. II,
16 IS, 10 and 21. Good returning
rs days from date Of sale.
Washington. D. C.-St6.oo.
On sale August 1Sth only. Good
J returning until September 2.
Chicago, lil.-s21oo.
On sale August 18th only. Good
returnine until seDtember 2.
+ Cigcin1st 20 .--g1C.3g.
On sale August 18Th only. Good
returning until september 2.
Louisville, Ky-sfs.oo.
On sale August 18Th only, Good
EretH-ning until September q.
s.. Louis, Mc.-sts.oo.
On sale August 18th only. Good
returning until September 2.
For further iDfnrr1afior ca'l or. ~
sddress e. &. Mccor~sn
General Agent.
The Brunswick news., 1909-08-13
NOW FoE THE GATE CITY.
Annual Excursion to Atlanta, Ca, via
Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic r r.
August oath, 1909.
$500 ROUND TRIP $500
FROM BRUNSWICK.

Tickets will be sold 70 train leav-
ing Brunswick evening of August "a,
and will be good leaving Atlanta to
and including Sunday August 20
Don't miss this opportunity to visit
Georgia's capital and see the new and
rapidly developing country opened up
by the Atlanta. BifmiAgham g. At
lahtic railroad -
w. H. EEAHY.
@ General Pass Aet., Atlanta Ca.
J. F. NORRIS,
Ticket AeeTt, Erunswick,3 Ga.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-11-12
ARE CUTTING OFF
SOME FAT FEES
NATIONAL BANK EXAMINERS d.
REcTED TO LOOSEN UP ON
PERQUIsITES.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.-To effect
the same result without the COLLECTION
OF a fee annoying to the banks, the
Comntroller of the Currency today is
sued instructions to the National
Bank examiners advising them that
the yerifcation of assets or collateral
of a national bank held on deposit
elsewhere must be made by CORE
spondence. Heretofore the local ex-
aminer in each case has been asked 10
verify the bonds or securities deposit
cd with a bank in his district and has
been allowed fee for so DONG Inc
Comptroller feels that there Is no
more necessity for a personal verifica-
ton of these securities than of bank
balances.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-11-12
BISHOPS SHOULD
BE In CONTROL
OKLA METHODIST CONFERENCE
ACTS ON IMPORTANT QUESTION
AFTER SPIRITED DEBATE.

MUSKOGEE, Okla, Nov. AFTER
a two-hours' discussion and a spirited
debate between Bishop E. E. Hoss
and DR.. Winton, editor of the Chris
tan Advocate, the Oklahoma Metho-
dist conference today adopted resolu-
lions memoralizing the general confer
ence to take definite action in plac-
ing the bishops of the church in con-
troll of Vanderbilt University at Nash
vile, Tenn.
This is an old bone of contention
which has evoked discussion for years.
Vanderbilt University's board of trus-
tees, composed of members of differ
ent churches, have declined to recog-
nize the bishops in supervisory capa-
city. Bishop Hoss contended that
only Methodists should control the
school. The members of the confer
ence were with the bishop from the
beginning. DR.. Winton made hard
losing fight.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-11-12
ABUSE CONVICTS
In TEXAS PEN
BRUTALITY OF GUARDS AND "MEN
HIGHER UP" SWORN TO BE-
FORE COMMITTEE.

RUSK, Tex, Nov .5.-Testifying be-
fore the Legislative Penitentiary In
vestigating Committee at the Rusk
prison, convicts implicated not only
guards, but men high in the penitenti-
airy system in deeds of great cruelty
One guard, it was testified, shot an
insane convict as he was trying to
escape, the guard declaring, it is al
legged, 1.-The state has plenty of ammu-
when others protested at the
shooting.
The convicts showed the committee
welts and scars on their bodies, and
declared that as many as seventy
blows had been administered with a
strap with notches cut in 1t. They
testified that convicts had died from
the effects of beatings, other died OF
over-work and some declared that they
had been made physical wrecks by
the treatment they were subjected to.