Evening Star Newspaper, September 7, 1927, Page 23

MAN’S DEATH BRINGS . PRISON CAMP PROBE Convict, Placed in “Sweat Box,” Tiny Cell, Fails to Survive in Florida. By the Associated Press. TALLAHASSEE, Fla., September 7. =Despite the fact that a coroner’s Jury returned a verdict of death from matural causes yesterday, an official probe of the déath of Henry Ridley, megro convict, in a prison camp near here during Monday night, has been ordered. Nathan Mayo, State prison commis- sloner, last night ordered B. H. Dick- ®on, State prison supervisor, to pro- ceed to the camp and investigate the death. Ridley was found dead in a “sweat box” yesterday, after having been laced there Friday for punishment, following his refusal to work. ‘While the coroner’s jury returned a * verdict of death from natural causes, it also stated that the exact cause oould not be determined. “Sweat boxes,” celllike affairs, 3 feet 3 iInches by 6 feet 6 inches were introduced in Florida prison camps as a method of punishment in 1923. The box is so constructed that a partition may be inserted in it to revent the occupant from reclining. he partition is removed at night so that the prisoner may lie down. — An undersea lifeboat, designed for Tescue of a crew in a disnbled sub- marine, has been invented. WASHINGTON DRAFTING AND PREP SCHOOLS OPEN James A. Bell Is Director of ¥. M. C. A. Institutions—Classes Start Tonight. The Washington Preparatory School and the Washington School of Drafting, conducted by the Young Men's Christian Association, will open_tonight, with classes in the Y. M. C. A. bullding, 1736 G street, it is_announced The preparatory school is run, it is pointed out, with the idea of giv- ing adults who lack the usual edu- cational opportunities a chance to prepare for college. In addition to its regular preparatory department, the school maintains a commercial department, where shorthand, typ- ing and bookkeeping are taught; also a grammar school department. 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Bell, di- rector of edumcation for the Washing- ton Young Men’s Christian Associa- tion. . Actress Gets Divorce. RENO, Nev., September 7 (F).— Carolyn Thomson, who starred in the musical comedy. . “The Vagabond King,” was granted a divorce here yesterday from John T. Herne, also of the stage. She charged failure to provide. They were married in Os- sining, N. Y., June 1, 1922. Headache—Eyestrain Relieved GLASSES —will give you immediate relief from most ailments due to eye- strain: Headaches, dizziness, nervousness, inability to read with com- fort will quickly disappear by the use of proper glasses. Have your eyes examined today. Notice: 30% Discount on Oculist Prescriptions 3-Day Special Readinggh Lenses § toks Lenses Invisible Bifocal—Far and Near el Shah Opt. Co., 812 F St. NW. i e MWoodmard & Lothrop DOWN STAIRS STORE 1927. 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Special values. . Sateen Bloomers, 40c ither black or white sateen Bloomers, ** Blue Regulation Dresses, which many schools require. Sizes range from 6 to 14 years. Raincoat Sets, $2.65 Every- girl should have a’ raincoat set to travel to and from school on rainy. «.for wear this term. Sizes 6 to 16 years, @iz St includes 8 Asd epat 0 full cut. Special values. Blue Serge Middy Skirts, $1.85 Specially priced. You'll want at least match. Sizes 6 to 16. School Sweaters, $2.75 Specially priced. Warm, smart look- * one to wear with your middies. Of ing sweaters for school. Good colors * fine quality. Sizes 6 to 14 years. and combinations. Sizes 4 to 14. Young Men “5 to 8" Prefer These New Fall Stonewall Suits, $2.95 Ideal for wear when it’s too cold for wash suits, and uncomfortable for all-wool suits. You'll select these newly arrived Stonewall Suits, with genuine broadcloth tops or blouse and pants of all-wool jersey. 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Special, 3 pairs, $1, Misses’ Sports Hose, in full length style. Tan mixtures. Sizes 8 to 10. Special, 45¢ pair. Junicr Girls’ Trot-Moc Ox- fords, with crepe soles. Sizes 24 to 6. Special, With leather soles. Special, Junior Misses’ Trot-Moc Ox- fords. Sizes 11%4 to 2. Special, $3.95, Straight-tip Oxfords. Special, BN Youths’ Trot-Moc Moccasins. Special, $3.95, Boys’ Imported Scotch-grain High Shoes, oak soles. Special, $4.85, GIRLS* AND Boys’ Secrions, FourtH FLOOR. Hosiery SectioN, FourtH FLOOR. Waodward & Lothrop 10th, 11th, F and G Streets