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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
CORsICAN AT HALF SPEED.
liner Has Big Hole in Stem But Pro-

Liner Has Big Hole in Stem But Pro-
ceeds to Liverpool.
Montreal, Que, Aug. 16.-The Allan
line Offices received the following
message from Captain Cook of the
Corstcan:
The weather has cleared. Corsi,
can proceeding about half speed. Alb
soIuteIy no cause for alarm. Size of
hole in stem five feet, above the wa
ter line"
The dimensions of the hole in the
Corsican will be sent to Liverpool. so
that plates can be prepared and fitted
into her when she arrives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
Girl Drives Off Thieves.

Green Bay-While the men of the
house were busy with chores, two
strangers approached the home of
John SisimiIich, Kewaunee, with the
intention of robbing the house, but
owing to the plucky fight shown by
Anna SisimiIich, they were forced to
depart without anything of value.
The girl was knocked unconscious
and was just recovering when her
brothers returned home a posse
was formed and the two were cap
tured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
RocKHILL ADVISER TO CHINA

American Diplomat May Go to New
Republic.
Washington, Aug. 15-UnofficiaII it
is known here that overtures have
been going on between President
Yuan Shi Kai and w w. Rockhill, the
American minister at Athens, looking
to the appointment Of the latter as ad-
wiser to the new Chinese republic.
These have not progressed far enough
to warrant Mr.. Rockhill's resignation,
but it is known he is giving the offer
serious consideration. Mr. Rockhill is
regarded as being thoroughly conyers-
ant with Chinese governmental meth
DDS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
Found in Old Battle Ground.

While cutting turf in Corlara bog,
County ROscommon 0reland) on the
estate of Mr.. J, J. Doyle, J. P, a num-
Der of copper T7attleax heads, armor
and military utensils were unearthed
the other day at depth Of about
thirty feet. On this spot was former
ly fought a fierce battle between the
clans Of the O'RouTkes Of Breffni and
a sept Of The O'COnnors of Roscom-
mon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
SHOW BECKER is WEALTHY.
New York Police OFFICIALS Bank De
posts Now Total $62, 345.

New York Police Officials Bank De
posts Now Total $62, 345.
New York, Aug. 16.-Although Pc
lice Lieutenant Becker, charged with
fnstigating the murder of Herman
RosenthaI, denied to his counsel that
he had ever possessed the sum of
$58,845 credited to his name or that
of his wife in various New York
banks, District Attorney Whitman OBJ
tanned from the officials of the Chelsea
Exchange bank records showing that
the police officer had deposited $500
in that institution during April, bring
ing the recorded total of Becker de-
posts up to S62,345.
The prosecutor heard also of still
another deposit of $500 which was
recently withdrawn by Becker's wife
There. are still four more banks with
Becker's deposits to be heard from.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
PEOPLES PARTY END MEET
Convention Adjourns After Adopting

Convention Adjourns After Adopting
Platform and EIecting Officers.
St Louis. Mo, Aug. 15.-With the
adoption of a platform and the cleo
ton of officers, the Peoples party
of the United States concluded it's
fifth national convention on Tuesday.
Samuel W. Williams of Vincennes,
Ind, was elected chairman; F. J.
Robinson of CIoverland. Ind, secre-
tary, and 10. A. Parker of Parma, No,
yice-chaiTman.
The money platform adopted at
Omaha in 1892 is reiterated with the
declaration, The quantitive theory of
money as declared in our Omaha plat
form is now universally conceded"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
DECIDES TO UNsEAT BOWMAN
House Committee Finds s7,1e4 Too

House Committee Finds S7,194 Too
Much to Spend on Election.
Washington, Aug. 15.-The house
elections committee investigating the
contest between Representative
Charles c. Bowman of the Eleventh
Pennsylvania district and George R.
Mclean has prepared a report recon-
mending Mr. Bowman's unseatfng on
the ground of large expenditures in
his election.
Mr.. Bowman admitted spending
$7,194. but contended it was legiti-
mate
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
DOGS and Cats In ENGLAND.

A recent livestock census of Eu
rope credits England with possessing
nearly eight million cats, whereas in
Germany. with more people and great
.er area, there are fewer than half a
million, while only one million dogs
are to be found in Germany, as com
paret. with four millions in England.
Making due allowance for the love OF
animals among the English, there is
still a big difference to be accounted
for. and this is found in the close
economy of the average German
household.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22

Grand Notwithstanding to the
report of A. U. Clancy, New York,
selling agent for cranberry growers,
which was presented at the meeting
of cranberry growers here, the crop
in Wisconsin will be an unusually
large one. Last year Wisconsin pro-
duced 10000 barrels. but it would
reach 10000 this year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
Ioots Railway Station.

La Crosse masked bandit en-
sered the Burlington depot at South
Junction and at the point Of a gun,
forced A. A. Bollman, teIegrapher, to
give him the strong box containing
a small amount Of money. officers
are securing the country for tbs
robber
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
What He Mfnht Have SAID

A Green mountain boy was accused
Of some misconduct, and got of by
the skin Of his teeth, though a com
rade in trying to defend him came
near telling too much.
Yes, I got of; small thanks for
what yer said"
But just think Of what I didn't
saw"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
NEGREss is ELECTROcUTED.
Dies in Electric Chair for Murder of
White Woman.

bieS IN ELECTRIC ChaiT Tor Murder OF
White Woman.
Richmond, Va, Aug. 17.-Vrginia
Christian, the negress who killed Mrs.
Ida Virginia Belote at Hampton, Va,
paid the penalty for her crime in the
electric chair in the state prison on
Friday
The woman had been respited three
times to enable the state officers to
inquire into every detail Of the crime.
Governor Mann wrote to the judge and
he commemorative attorney of Eliza
beth City county for their views and
recommendation and was informed
that there was nothing in the case
which justified clemency.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
-nLfrr Nc Chances-

She-2Ir. Reckshot has been com
planning that the birds being too wild
is the reason he can't hit them.
He-No. ii isn't that; the fact is.
we've given him blank cartridges.
You see. it makes no difference to the
birds, and it's a lot safer for us.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
Then and Now.

Warren Chambers-So Cashier Nor
raj has gone wrong? They say he has
been stealing for fifteen years.
Barclay Murray-Why, when they
investigated his books a year ago I
thought he came out Of the ordeal IN
spotted"
Warren CEambers-He did, but
they've spotted him now.-PUck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
SET HEARING IN GRAFT CASE
Nine Detroit Aldermen Are Arraigned
In Court.


Detroit, Mich, Aug. 15.-Nine of the
aldermen accused of graft on Tues
day were arraigned' on warrants
sworn out by Prosecutor Shep-
herd. The charge was "promis-
ing to accept a bribe." The pen
atty on this charge is the same as
in the case of accepting a bride. The
others will be arraigned later The
cases were set for August 20 and will
come up in police court.
There is no charge registered
against Eddie Schreiter, the former
secretary of the council committee,
who has made a confession. His case
simply has been continued from time
to time and was continued until Au,
gust 20.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
HATES TAFT FOR SAVING HER.
Mrs. Lomax Turns Democrat Because

Mrs. Lomax Turns Democrat Because
President COMMITTED Hanging.
Washington, Aug. 17.-Mrs. Matte
Lomax, the murderess, whose sentence
was recently committed from hanging
to life Imprisonment by President Taft
is angry at the president
1t is his act of mercy that has
incensed the woman, for she declares:
Il prefer the rope or free air to
life imprisonment
The woman declares also that she
is a Democrat from this time for
ward, as she is Disguised with the
Republican party and it's president.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
Oshkosh Man FIRES Home.

Oshkosh.-John DetIaff, aged so,
Is under arrest charged with attack
ing his wife with an iron bar because
she would not give him 10 cents to
buy liquor. When neighboTs inter
fered, Detlaf is said to have set fire
to his house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
Sprains.

The most important thing is abso-
lutte rest. Handle q sprain as little
as possible. Immerse the foot in
water as hot as it can be borne.
place a folded towel around the part
and cover with bandage Keep the
foot elevated. In the case of
lsprained hand or wrist apply a pad
ded spIint and put the arm in sling.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
Steal Eight-Room House.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Aug. 16.-An
eight-room house was reported stolen
Wednesday by Frank n. Edmunds. a
prominent real estate dealer. Edmunds
declares some one moved the house
off its lot in the last two months.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
55.ooo Cars viii Take Wheat.

St. Paul, Mimi, Aug. 15.-More than
$4,000 freight cars have been as
sembled in the wheat raising district
of the northwest, east OF the Missouri
river. in readiness to handle the crop
that is being harvested.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22

who is this Damon and Pythias I
hear so much about? I heard a good
deal about EN- at the convention
i think they headed a ticket back
about 1840,' ventured the other man
cautiously.-Kansas City Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
$4,000 Ask pietz, Pardon

Madison, Wis, Aug. 17-Containing
more than $4,000 signatures of people
from all portions Of the state, the ap-
plication of John Dietz, the defender
Of Cameron dam" for pardon, was re-
ceived by Governor NcGovern.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
Noted Hmm Writer Dead

Philadelphia, Aug. 16.-WilIiam Gus
tavus Fischer, known throughout the
world wherever the Christian religion
is to be found, died at his home, 2O9
North Thirty-sixth street, Wednesday.
after a brief illness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22

La Toilette to Stump for Suffrage.
Madison, Wis, Aug. 1.-THE La Fol
Iette family, including the senator,
Mrs La Toilette and daughter. are
gcing to take the stump in the state
Of Wisconsin this fall in behalf of
woman suffrage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
Gen. Booth Critically M.

London, Aug. 15.-Gen. William
Booth, the venerable head Of the Sal
walton Army, who has been in failing
health, is critically i'll. His physicians
announced Tuesday that there is little
Improvement in his case.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
Prot. Massenet Dies In Paris.

Paris, Aug. 15.-Prof. Jules Emile
Frederic Massenet. the famous French
composer, died here Tuesday, aged
seventy. Among Prof. Massenet's best
known operas are That's Don Cesar
de Bazan," and 'Herodiade.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
schurnan for Minister to Greece

Washington, Aug. 15.-President
Taft sent to the senate Tuesday the
nomination of Jacob Gould Schurman,
president of Cornell university, to be
minister from the United States to
Greece and Montenegro.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
E-ial Allen Is Sen+anrnd

Wytheville. Va, Aug. 16.-FrieI. Al.
len. one of the outlaws in the Hills
vile courthouse murders, pleaded
guilty TO murder in the second degree
Wednesday and was sentenced ia
eighteen years in the penitentiary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22

Buffalo, n. Y, Aug. 16.- Joe Patch
en- Il, the senSationaI unbeaten pac-
ing stallion with mark of 2:O3H,
was defeated Wednesday in the Fort
Erie stake, $4,000. for PIP PAGERS, by
Knight Onwardo.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
Turkish Court Head Is Murdered

Belgrade, Servia, Aug. 16.-Ismail
Zeuf, the presiding officer Of the court
martial at PTisrend. capital of the
viuayet of Kossovo, European Turkey,
where the Albanians are in revolt,
was murdered there Wednesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
Nat Goodwin RadIu Anrt

Los Angeles, Cal, Aug. 17.-Nat
Goodwin, the comedian, was probably
fatally hurt here Thursday when, in
attempting to make a landing in Santa
Monica bay, his motor boat was
dashed on the beach by huge breaker.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22

Bride and Groom Killed in Alps.
London. Aug. 17-H 0. Jones Of
Cambridge and his wife, who were
honeymooning in the Swiss Alps, fell
into q cTevice on FTeenay glacier
Thursday and were instantly killed
Prof Jones was married August l.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
Concrete Crew Strike S.

Green Bay-Paving operations in
this city were brought to a sudden
standstiu when the concrete crew
struck for higher wages. The men
are getting 81 per day and demand
1925.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
Memorial TO Major Butt.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE senate
passed the Bacon joint resolution Mon
day authorizing the erection in Wash
ington OF a joint memorial to Maj.
Archibald w. Butt, late aide to the
president, and Francis David AIilIett,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
Ebe's Only oHense.

The only pun Abe Lincoln ever
made was when he was splitting rails
and his boss criticised his work Sc
Verely.
How do you feel now?" asked
fellow-workman.
q feel maui right, replied Abe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
aTYw Cobb Is Stahhed.

Syracuse, n. Z, Aug. 14-Tyrus
Cobb, center fielder Of the Detroit
American league baseball club, was
attacked and stabbed N a battle with
three unknown men in Detroit Monday
when on his way to the train.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22

London, Aug. 15.-The declaration
of war by Bulgaria against Turkey
was demanded at a mass meeting at
tended by 10000 people in Sofia. ac-
cording to a news agency dispatch
from that city Tuesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
shakesnearesn Scholar Dead

Philadelphia, Aug, 16.-Shakespear-
can scholars the world over were
grieved by the news of the death
Wednesday of Dr. Horace Howard
Furness, famous Shakespearean au,
thority. man of letters and lawyer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
Manltowoc CentenarIan Dead.

Nanitowoc.-At the age of 100
years, Joseph Trastek, the city's old
est resident and one OF the oldest
men in the northwest, is dead He
vas an early day contractor here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
Shoots Two; Then Self.

Chicago, Aug. 14.-Locking his IL
tended victims in room, J. B. Lautz-
enheiser shot and killed a man and a
woman at 1907 West Madison street
Monday, and then fred into his own
brain. All died instantly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
FIGHTING JACK" HAYES DIES.
Retired Brigader General Passes
Away at Moruantown. n, c..


MorgantOwn, n. c., Aug 17-Briga-
Tier General Edward Mortimer Hayes,
{. S. A, retired, Familiarity known as
Fighting Jack" Hayes, died here. He
was seventy-one years old and a ma
live of New York, where he resided
after his retirement General Hayes
served in the Civil war, on the from
tier in many Indian campaigns and
in Cuba and the Philippines.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
Taft Saves coIored Woman

washington, Aug. 14-President
Taft has decided to commute to life
Imprisonment the death sentence of
Matte Lomax, negro woman. con-
victed Of numbering her husband in
this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22

Salisbury, England, Aug. 15.-One
of the most experienced of English
airmen. R. c. Fenwick, was killed
Tuesday while participating in the mil
ttary aviation speed tests on Salisbury
plain
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
Seven Die in Chair

Ossining, \. Y, Aug. 14.-Seven
murderers were taken from their cells
in Sing Sing prison and put to death
in the electric chair Monday. This is
the largest number Of criminals to suf.
fer the death penalty by electricity
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
ACCUSES hi 81 MaiI OmciaIs-

Washington, Aug. 14-Senator La
Toilette charged officials Of the post
Office department Monday with rifing
his mail to learn the results of an in
vestigation he was making Of condi-
tiCr- =0staI service
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
Memorial 70 Pilnrim Fathers.

Southampton. Aug. 1.-THE FONDA
ton stone Of the memorial to the
Pilgrim Fathers was laid here Thurs
day. 4 large crowd, attended, in whic'-
were large numbers of AmeTi,
cans.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
ONE BATTLEsHIP PLAN WINS.

House Democrats by Vote of o5 to II
Agree on Compromise Naval Bill.
Washington. Aug 17-By a vote of
95 to II the Democrats of the house,
in caucus, agreed to support an APP
preparation for one battIeship in this
years naval program. The senate is
expected to accept this compromise
and agree on the naval bill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
Woman Burns Herself to Crisp.

Tampa, Fla, Aug. 16.-Crazed by
excessive and constant smoking, Vic
toria Ruiz, a Cuban woman, poured
gallon Of kerosene over her clothing
yesterday and set fire to it. She was
burned to a crisp.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
Corrected

Gentleman (engaging groom)-"Are
you married." Groom-"No, sir. ]
was thrown agin a barbed wire fence
and got my face scratched. "-Londop
Taller.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
4 thousand Years Old.

In the churchyard at Plymree,
Devon. England, is a yew tree whose
age is calculated at 1000 years, and
which is doubtless the oldest in the
country
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22

Marinette.-As the result of a mad
dog scare, all dogs have been ordered
muzzIed. A special policeman viii
enforce the ordinance
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
Edwin Austin Abbey Left s1a4,o5o.

EuWTT NUsNTW F@UUSy LIT 9ToT1UoU.
New York, Aug. 17-Edwin Austin
Abbey, the American artist, who died
in London on August 1, 1911, left an
estate valued at S134,O50. His widow,
May Gertrude Abbey, is the sole Iega-
tee
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
Business Men

Business men are divided into two
classes-those who have machines and
those who are.-L.fa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22

A woman is not a leader of man ex-
ioept in so far as she leads aim by rhs
little fnger.-Exchange
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
MRS AsToR MOTHER OF SON

Child Born to Widow of Titanic Vic
tim Is Named John Jacob.
New York, Aug. 16.-Mrs Madeline
Force Astor, survivor of the Titanic
disaster, in which her husband the
late Col. John Jacob Astor, lost his
life last April, gave birth to a son
here Wednesday. The new arrival has
been named John Jacob Astor after
his father The baby becomes a direct
heir to 100000 of the Astor fortune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22
10 Erect 500. 900 Bank.

AppIeton.-The First National
bank is planning to erect a 500, 900
building on the old opera house site.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-22

Song to soothe the Savage Beast.
Singing is the latest innovation in
PRODUCED by the German prison au-
liberties for the diversion of convicts.
In the famous Moabit prison for
long term convicts in Berlin, prison
ers who possess musical talent are
formed into a class which assemblies
every night in the center corridor
just before the convicts go to bed to
sing sacred songs.
These songs reverberate through
all the galleries Of the prison and in
to the cells, the doors Of which are
opened for the purpose. On Sunday
afternoon all the conyicts gather in
the prison chapel to join in choral
singing
As silence is strictly enforced at
the Moahit prison, the convicts look
forward TO the opportunity to sing
with almost childish delight