Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-18

but there are three which are favorites.
and which all know without the aid Of
the hymn books which are scattered
about on the benches. These are I've
Beautiful Stream and There Is No
Friend Like Jesus" There is one more
song. which they usually sing. and in
which they place a wealth of expression
1t is Where Is My Wandering Boy To-
night"
At the conclusion of the service they re-
turn to their cells in strangely quiet
mood. and on their faces is an expression
which. if not happy. is at least peaceful,
and far more contented than beflre.
AS long as prisoner . rforms his work
faithfully and conducts himself in accord
ance with the rules and regulations of the
institution. his residence is small.
scrupulously clean cell. lighted duNrg the
day by the rays of the sun shining
through the high set windows of the OPP
posite wall. and during the night by e'ec-
trio lights placed at such frequent inter
walls in the corridors that. If he so wishes
1t is possible for him to read without
straining his eyes. His quarters not
spacious. and they are furnished only with
a small iron cot. but he is supplied will
plenty Of thick. warming blankets, and he
is not altogether comfortless. He re-
ceives. too. a weekly supply of tobacco
ard matches. He may chew or smoke
whenever he pleases. with tn, one condi-
ton that he does not use cigarettes. This
rule was found necessary in order to
prevent prisoners from smoking 10 A de-
cided1y Injurious extent. TIL Sc prvileg S
belong only to those whose behavior is
good. and they are further rewarded by a
copper. which reduces five days from
each month of a sentence.
System of Punishment.
With others it is different Should a
prisoner fret under the constant discipline,
refuse to work OF become general re-
bellious. he is removed to a dark CELL
where. for twenty-four hours. he remains
on a diet of bread and water. Usually this
is enough to cause a resumption of good
behavior. but if il is not his "copper"" is
taken away. and he is returned to the
dark cell in which no ray of light may
penetrate. for longer period. This cell
IS of solid steel and is absolutely bare
There is no light. no tobacco. no convers-
ing with his fellows. Tn is only silence
and the cold walls and the chill floor
Punishment of any kind is rarely neces-
sary. but occasionally a prisoner is re-
coived who is sulkv. and determined 10
make j. uncomfortable for those in
charge as possible Such case was re-
Gently received by Mr.. Zinkhan. The
prisoner, i strong. able-boiied man. had
received a four-month sentence and be-
cause of his physique was placed in the
bull gang"
Immediately he rebeIied. First he de-
clarcd he would not work and afterward
when brought hcFor, the superintendent
that he could not--that he was subject to
epiispt fits. And III proof of his state
ment he proce dcd to fall into an appar-
emily coma tose condition. He was hur-
r:edly removed 10 the hospital. where an
examination was made. His fainting spell
seemed genuine Until an electric battery
was applied. when h inm ediate.y became
vicious and attempted 10 bite the pllysi
clans Other tests were applied which
proved the prisoner n be taking. and he
was return ID to his cell. There he bee me
profancly, violently. threatening SuDt.
Zinkhan. and declaring that no power on
earth could make him work. 1t was i'm
possible TO reason with Kim. even after he
had spent twenty-four hours in the dark
cell. so was again locked in, and left there
with lis daily jug OF water and loaf of