Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 167, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 July 1915 — SKYSCRAPER JAIL A MODEL. [ARTICLE]

SKYSCRAPER JAIL A MODEL.

Bathe, Washed Air and “Box Stalls" Provided for Prisoners In 10Story Building. Dallas, Tex.—Dallas* recently completed skyscraper jail is declared by prison experts to bo one of the finest in the country, embodying the latest ideas of construction for the humane treatment of prisoners and the most highly approved equipment to insure sanitary surroundings at all times. This new building is 10 stories high and houses the criminal court as well as serving as a Jail for Dallas county. Tub and shower baths are everywhere in the building and absolute cleanliness will be demanded of the prisoners. Pure washed and cooled air is supplied to every corner through tubes. The halls and corridors are artistically finished and steel cages are found only adjoining the sheriff’s office on the first floor. The tenth floor has been fitted up as a kitchen. One of the most commendable departures in the new jail is the method of punishing prisoners. The "water cure" will be used in most Instances, but unusually rebellious prisoners win be confined in the "box stall," which is substituted for the "black hole" In which they formerly languished In total darkness. The box stall is so arranged that the occupant cannot lie down and there Is no place to alt, but It to flooded with light