But Spain was not satisfied, and $3,000,000 more was expended upon the castle during the governship of Juan Francisco Guymas, who, when the work was finished, said: “Pass it who can.”
Became a Dreaded Prison.
Morro eventually became the most dreaded of all the prisons of Spain. Men of all classes, rich and poor, high-born and humble, have entered its gates never to return to their friends. It was really more as a prison than as a fort that Morro became known throughout the civilized world. Hundreds upon hundreds of men have died the slow death of despair in its subterranean vaults. From it there was no escape unless the magic power of money was at hand to aid the unfortunate.
Some years before the war of this country with Spain Morro castle was restored to its original use as a fort and Cabanas became the principal prison of the island and one of the most wretched in the world.
WEEKLY CROP REPORT.
Intense Heat in the Central Valleys and Middle Rocky Mountain Region.
DROUGHT AREA LARGELY INCREASED.
Outlook for Corn Less Favorable—In Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky is in Need of Rain—Practically Ruined in Missouri and Kansas—Other Crops.
Washington, July 24.—Following is the weather bureau’s weekly summary of crop conditions: