Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 January 1898 — A Search Watchman. [ARTICLE]

A Search Watchman.

Searchlights are now used to illuminate at night the grounds of the Jersey State prison to prevent the Escape of prisoners. It is reported to have been effective in preventing the escape of prisoners In severtl Instances.