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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-30
FROM CELL TO CELL
Methods Used by Prisoners to Com.
municate With One Another

From Answers.
Toward the end OF last year four
prisoners confined in Usk jail plotted
to gain their freedom.
Their idea was to attack the first
warder who entered one of their cells
with leg of the cell table. capture
his ward keys. then that the escaping
prisoner should liberate his comrades.
The warder in the gate lodge was
next to be overpowered, and after that
the governor was to be chained to the
inside of the gate.
The whole plot, with the date for its
accomplishment, was actually in writ
ing, and as Usk prison is a very small
one, and as three of the men were
desperate characters. 1t would probably
have succeeded had not one of the con-
spirators hung back at the very last
moment and proceeded to give the
whole affair away
The very first thing that Will OCCUR
to the reader is. how on earth did
these convicts manage to plot to-
gether?
AS every one knows. talking Is strict
ly prohibited in any prison, while ths
possession of pen or pencil, or any
writing materials except a slate, IL
looked upon as most serious offense.
Yet here we have four men in separate
cells all in constant communication ono
with another and with the details of
their plot actually written out in full
How did they work 1T?
Three of the men were appealing
against their sentences, and were given
pen and ink to write their appeals.
Although the writing materials were
taken away at once, yet one OF the lags
had already made an inkpot out Of
cobbler's wax used in making mai
bags. and hidden some ink IN IT. A
pen was easily made of feather, and
blank sheets extracted from library
books and such like. were the paper.
The "stiffs," or messages, were ex-
changed in chapel, hidden inside hymn
books
There is no form of communication
a xainst which prison officers have to
be more carefully on their guard than
the stiff" or secret letter. and any
man in whose cell such a letter IL
found is certain to be punished.
Any morsel Of paper Is used, and in
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spite Of the vigilance of the. warders
scraps of paper are always to be had
by any man who wants them.
The outside public have an idea that
prisoners communicate with one an
other by codes of knocks on the walls
of their cells.
The old French convicts used to do
something of this sort and according
to Prince Kropotkin. modern Russian
prisoners immured in fortresses have
such methods of communication.
But in British prisons knoclings are
out of date and If any one We're fool
lsh enough to try the Morse code he
would very soon be found out. 1t is
at work and at exercise that the men
talk to one another
Debtors and first class prisoners are
allowed to converse at exercise, and so
are convicts who reach the highest
stages: but the ordinary lag is by
prison rule forbidden TO do so.
This rule. however. is TO all intents
and purposes a dead letter.
Whether in the shops or at outdoor
labor 1t is impossible TO enforce 1t. The
first accomplishment which man
learns in prison is to speak without
moving his lips.
News travels through a prison as
quickly as in the free world.
prison doctors wife, for example,
was taken Ill one evening. Next morn
ing the doctor visited cell the oc-
cupant of which being unwell had not
been out of his cell the previous day
The very first thing the man said
was, "I hope Mrs M is better to-
day. sir
They say that when Jabez Balfour
was let out of Parkhurst he did not
know that Mr.. Churchill was in parlia-
ment.
The story is doubtful. All prisoners
who care to know what Is going on
can easily find out. Bits of newspaper
are picked up outside and smuggled in
and passed from hand TO hand parties
road clearing get a sight of contents
bills of newspapers outside shops and
every newcomer tells others all he
knows of what is going on.
1t is point of honor for convict
always to pass news on.
He seldom II ever fails to do SO.
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| county, Marengo, he found an associate
| w B. Jones, and in cooperation they
| burned into the history of Alabama some
very deep and black marks
| The day after the inauguration or
| Governor Houston, as soon as the SEN
ate was brought to order, Senator w.
G. Little, Jr., of Sumter moved joint
committee of three, one from the sem
ate and two from the house, charged
with the duty of investigating the con-
duct of the troops recently stationed
/ in that county The preamble to the
resolution related that reports pre-
walled to the effect that many crimes
had been committed; that United states
officers had made arrests of citizens
without warrants or authority OF law
that these officers had invaded private
houses and had intimidated electors so
1 that fair election had not been pos
sible in Sumter county.
| Meantime, the petition prepared and
circulated by Representatives John
Bruce OF Wilcox and Datus E. Coon OF
Dallas, carpetbaggers, was sent by the
hand of J. b. Bingham to President
Grant, praying the dissolution OF civil
government In the state and the return
to military rule.
The Coon Bruce petition was predi-
tcated on authentic knowledge of the
petitioners of the feeling in the admin
istration especially, in Congress and in
the republican party organization at the
north of humiliation over the election
| of Houston and a democratic delega-
| tion to Congress The authors OF the
revolution in American theories of gov
ernment, as demonstrated by them In
1.-THE southern states and at Washing
ton had exhausted their resources.
They had no remedy for their failure
lin Alabama, in 1874.
Congress by special committee had
made a tedious and exhaustive investi-
cation of of political conditions in Ala
bama following the defeat of the seal
lawag Governor Smith and the election
of the democrat Lindsay to succeed him
lin 1870. There was majority and mi
nority side 10 that investigation. The
iwhole consisting of many hundreds OF
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Syrup Pepsn is for all the family
from infancy to old age, and because
of it's mildness families should prefer it
over all other remedies. 1t is absolute
ly safe and reliable. You viii never
again give cathartics. pills, salts or such
harsh physics, for they are usually un-
necessary, and in the case of children,
women and elderly people are a great
shock to the system, and hence should
be avoided
II no member of your family has ever
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to make a personal trial of it before
buying it in the regular way of drug
gst, send your address, postal Will
do--to DR.. W. b. Caldwell. AIT Washing
ton ST., Monticello, H., and free sam
pie bottle will be mailed you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-30

Godfrey O'Hara, New York com.
poser, who has been appointed as In
structor of music under the Bureau Of
Secretary of the Interior, although not
yet officially notified of his appoint
ment, is making preparations for his
work of recording Indian music on the
reservations. The position as outlined
by Secretary Lane is new one. 1t being
incumbent on Mr.. O'Hara to record the
passing native music so that it can be
taught in Indian schools and thus pre-
served.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-05-07
May Meeting.

The Printed Page was the inter
esting topic discussed yesterday after
noon at the May meeting of the King 5
Daughters Circle held in the social
room OF the First Methodist Episco-
pal church and was read by Mrs.
Thompson II. Williams. The study
was "China's New Day. with the fol-
lowing program which was in charge
Of Mrs. Robert S. Ogden, Jr,:
Judith Earle, Bible Reader
r Wade Cofman. - W5'fE3
New Fashions in China"-Mrs. P,
N. Boggess.
Reading--God's Messenger''-Mrs,
Bert A. Mann
The meeting was presided over by
Mrs. B. + Robinson.
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lTedaI 80 -.


There viii be seven contestants a
the matrons' silver medal contest 4
be held in the Ash Chapel Methodist
episcopal church at o'clock tomcr.
row evening as shown by the fol
lowing announced program:
Singing America congrega-
ton.
Devotional serviees-The Rev P
L Flanagan.
Solo. seleeted-Miss Pansy Daw-
Recitation No. Two visions :
Recitation No. "a Daughters
singing-.rhe college Boys.
Ladies chorus
Recitation 40. $-nThe Ex-
Patient Of DR.. Digs
Recitation No. 4-"Me an Hep
81"
singing-"Don't Let the Women
Vote, Male quartet
Recitation No. SIS Saved"
Recitation No. Con which
Side
soIo-.The Bubble at the Brim, :
Miss Grace Rider.
Recitation 40. 7-"Yes, I'm
Guilty.
recitation 10. s-"A Curtain Lee
ture"
Retirement Of judges.
: solo-Save the Boys" Mrs. P. l.
Flanagan.
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MISSIONARY Program.

The following enjoyable program
was rendered last evening by the mis-
sionary Society of st, Paurs MethO-
dist Episcopal church, South, in the
home of Mrs, John B. Payne:
Piao solo-Miss Katherine Hen
derson.
Paper-"cOreans and japanese
Mrs. Felix Strive.
Vocal solo-Mrs. ]. B. Payne.
Paper-"Infuence of the Oriental
Religions Upon Americans Miss
Elizabeth Stone.
At the close of the program refresh
ments were served. The floral deco
rations were carnations.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-05-07
RIks, SocrnI Session.

Six men were initiated into the
mysteries of Elkdom Tuesday night
by Clarksburg Lodge, No. 49,, with
the various officers in their chairs.
The new members are Thomas B.
Forsburg. Of Smithton; J. Y. Blair
Jr., of West Union: and J. R. McCor-
mick. w. NJ. Fricker, T. E. WATSON
and j. E. Bf1lingsIey, an Of the city,
4 Al The close OF the initiations and
regular business, one Of the most en-
ioyable social sessions IN the history
Of the lodge was held with Leo snod-a
grass chairman of the social commit
tee and Percy Byrd. former sheriff of
the county. POSTMASTER. Both main,
tanned their reputation for hospitality
and cleverness of entertainment.
The program besides the elegant
luncheon. scdnsasted of music and
vaudexiIte.-The Cadenza orchestra
played. A. ]. Smith rendered vocal
and instrumental music. while Fiem-
ing Holden, R. E. Gill, Marmaduke
Wells, Percy Byrd and others sang
suitable songs, Herbert Woolard gave
instrumental selections.
a special feature was the appear
ance of Bruce Wallace, baritone sing
err and vaudeville artist at the Bijou'
and decorator at Millirensi store. he
was accorded a reception that brought
him back to the stage a half dozen
times or more.
An equally enthusiastic reception
was given Mr.. scannell and Miss Cur
tiss. melody NUTS, now playing at the
Victoria theater. They appeared be-
fore the Erks in vaudeville and sons
and brought the house down num-
Der of times
The attendance at the feataI board
was gratifyingly large.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-05-07
Entertains Little Friends.

Harry U. crummit. Jr., of 2&2 sasS
Capitol street. Washington. D. c. but
formerly or CIarksburg. entertained q
number OF his little friends May ..
from : until 6 o'clock In honor. OF
his fourth birthday Harry Is very
bright little fellow, and has maze
many friends during his. stay in Wash
ington.
The. guest list included Pauline F1ar-
ris. Lucille Harris. Marion George
Margaret George. Margaret Dawson
Catherine Dawson. Mary Dawson
nit: samuel Harris. James M'sGinnis'
Edward iMcGinnis. Raymond George
Roy James and Dennis Dawson.
At an appointed hour refre shments
we're served. All reported having
good time and wishing little Harry
many more happy birthdays.
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eenevieve EllLott, Of Morgantown.

Mr.. Martin has come to be a favor
tie with rClarksburg audiences and
all are ever glad to hear him again.
His voice is certainly deserving of
any praise which might be given it.
His perfect command of it leaves a
sense OF security with his audience
Miss Boardman needs no introduce
ton as she never fails to charm her
hearers with her beautiful voice and
artistic Interpretation. Her smooth
and musical style. the finish and dig
nifty of her singing and her warm
sympathetic voice have made her a
very popular singer.
Miss Elliott is a soprano of crystal
clean timber and sings with much in
telrgence and good style. She has
appeared in concert with Prof. Black
OF the University OF West Virginia
who pronounced her voice as I'M
usual. and predicts a brilliant future
for her. Her hearers will be delight
ed at. the sweetness and clearness of
her voice and the ease with which she
sings.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-05-07
BIG DAY
KNIGHTS of Columbus of the
Central Part of the
State Will Have.

sunday, May II VIII be a big Dig
for the Knights or Columbus of central
West Virginia. On that day they will
assemble in Fairmont to exemplify
the major degrees to large class OF
candidates. The local council of the
order has received the following in
vitation from Fairmout Council, No
942, which will have charge OF the
program:
-Fairmont Council. No. 942, will ex-
empIify the first, second and third de-
grees Of the order on Sunday, May H.
We extend Clarksburg council most
cordial invitation to be with US on this
occasion. The order of the days pro-
gram viii be as follows:
Assemble at knights of Columbus
hall at S a. m.
Attend mass at St. Peters church
at a. m.
disqualification Of degrees at ! p.
m.
Banquet at p. m.
d. ?. Kennedy. Grand Knight
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-05-07
CHoLPRA INFANTUlT FATAL.

Claude Williams Henderson, aged
one year, son OF o. D. Henderson, a
well known farmer living near Mt
Clare, is dead after a two days Illness
OF cholera infantum. The funeral ser
vices will be held at the home at z
o'clock Thursday afternoon. The Rev.
Mr.. Dawson, of Mt. Clare win conduct
the services and the burial will be in
the Cork cemetery The child died
Tuesday night at 10 O'Clock.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-05-07
DeIepafes ELECTED.

The following delegates were elect
ed yesterday afternoon to the state
convention OF the Christian church
which will be held in Elkins May p,
% and % at the Christian Woman's
Board Of Missions held in the Cen
tral Christian church:
State Vice President Mrs. J. D. Nc
Reynolds. who is president Of the local
board Of missions; Mrs. James Knox
and Mrs. Melvin Moore, Of. shinnston,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-05-07
SOCIAL
1adaoa1adaseo9oaoadacad
Mrs. Crisis Entertains.
REINFORCED

- ~@A'' -SA~~
= Mrs. -Criss- entertained a few friends,
very informally yesterday afternoon
!. FROM to 5 o'clock at a small card
party. Upon the arrival OF the guests
ices were served in the dining room
where white carnations Were used in
the floral decorations. Three tables
were in play for auction bridge and
at the close of the game a souvenir
for having made the highest score was
presented to Mrs George Leatherbury.
The guest list included Mrs. J. Carl
Vance, Miss vandersiice, of Philadel-
-phl2; Mrs. Henry Raymond. Miss
-Garrard,- Mrs Edward Bryan Temple
man, Mrs. Robert R. Wilson. Mrs
Albert W. Rapp. Mrs Edward G..
Smith, Mrs. Osman Swartz. Miss Dav-
is, Mrs. William A. Vance and Mrs.
zGeorge Leatherbury.
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ing in the presence, OF a few friends.
The ceremony was. performed BY the
Rev. w. j. Newton, as%eII known BAp-
list minister. The happy couple VIII
reside in the city. Mr. 1tcAtee is an
upright young man and has many
friends among the patrons OF the St.
Charles.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-05-07
Tiekets On Sale.

Tickets are now on sale for the
Marcato Choral Club concert on Tues
day evening and may be purchased
from either club or chorus members.
Admission, adults thirty-iye cents;
children under fifteen years, twenty
five cents.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-05-07

Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska,
m, amber of the senate committee
thsr viii prepare currency legisla-
tioil, has introduced currency re-
form bill in the upper house or
como ress. 1t would establish twenty
distinct national reserve assoclas
tons, win wide power of note ISSUE
discount and exchange.
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Concert SoIoists.

The Marcato Club is glad to an
nounce as soloists for the Choral
Club concert to be given Tuesday
evening, May 10. at the First Baptist
church. Mr., Aubrey W. Martin, of Fair
mont, Miss Helen Boardman and Miss
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-05-07
OFFICE
fContInueo iron. page one.l

day that it was the purpose OF Presi-
dent Wilson and himself to take IN
the classified service probably during
the next year all postmasters of the
first and second classes.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-05-07
ParsOns- SOudel.s
WOnlen s Summer
Dresses Are
EpOnge

Ratine linen, Russian Cos
sack, Wolfe, Lingerie and
tissues.
If the foregoing are good
materials, designed a n 4
made right, water VIII Meth
er affect their rich colorings
nor their jaunty shapes.
Grown tailored linen
dresses from New York are
unequalled for their lasting
good fashion and their styles
are exclusive.
Price 1890.
One and two Of a kind,
many styles, in a splendid
color assortment, Women s
and Misses sizes.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-05-07
McAtee-Dawson.

Mr.. Ed. McAtee, utility man at the
st. Charles bar, and Miss Hettie Daw-
son, of Broad Oaks. were married at
the home OF Joseph S. Adams at Broad
oaks at $50 o'clock Tuesday even
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-05-07
Society Ia Meet.

The womanls Society Of the Cen
traI Presbyterian church will meet
from until 4 o'clock Thursday af-
ternoon at the home of Mrs. L. 2.
Currence on Chestnut street.
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Circle to Meet,

The woman's. Mission Circle will
meet Thursday afternoon at 2:3e
O'Clock inEhe Baptist church
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-04
NUTTER SCHOOLHOUSE.

We are having some very rainy weather at present.
 Cotton picking is about over here.
 Ethel Nutter visited Ida Watkins Saturday night.
 Mrs. Watkins and Annie Lancaster visited Mrs. Stermer Thanksgiving.
 Willis Watkins is moving again for the second time this year. Probably The will get settled soon.
 Our Sunday school is improving and everybody is invited to come.
 Riley and Minnie Watkins visited |homefolks last Sunday.
 Mamie Long went to town Wednes- day.
 Anderson Seay's folks visited MT. Early's family Thanksgiving.
 Mr. and Mrs. Long went to town Wednesday with their remnant of cot ton.
 Lon Lancaster has purchased new shotgun. I suppose he is going duck hunting.
 Carrie Watkins visited Bertha Biv- ems Thursday.
 Mr. Nutter and Clarence Turnell went to Conway Saturday.
 We trust Bro. Gwatney will fill his regular appointment here the first Sunday here in December.
 Lee Belk went to town Saturday with a load of lumber. Willis Watkins has purchased new phone Look out, girls.
 WillWhite went to town Saturday l Charley Thompson went to Conway Saturday. | December 2.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-04
FIRE DAMAGES
 COlIIFR'A0Mf 1uHUIvvN

Fire at noon today caused almost total damage to the handsome two- story home of J. D. Collier on Scott and Grove streets. The blaze was not discovered until the flames had almost covered the roof, and, although both the First and Second ward hose com panies reached the fire within a few minutes, the second-story of the build ing was almost completely burned out. With good pressure two streams were directed at the blaze, which was promptly extinguished. The loss on the house will probably reach $3,oOO, of which $2,OOO is covered by insur- ance. A considerable portion o1 the contents was damaged and destroyed, this being partially covered by lnsur- ance. Several young lady students of the Normal, boarding at the Collier home, lost their personal effects in the fire. The origin of the fire was from a defective fiue.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-04
PHELPS-EDMONDSON.

From Fridays Daily
 Miss Myrtle Phelps, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Phelps, was mar ried yesterday afternoon at 4:3O o'clock at the home of her brother, Joseph U. Phelps, to w. c. Edmond son of Mulberry, Rev. Otto Whiting ton, pastor or the First Baptist church, officiating. The home was beautifully decorated for the occasion. chrysanthemums being used profuse- ly. The bride wore travelling suit of blue cloth with accessories harmon izing.
 MT. and Mrs. Edmondson left on the afternoon train for an extended wedding tour, visiting at St. Louis, Chicago and other points before re- turning. They will reside at Mulber- ry. where MT. Edmondson has a posi- tion with the Western Union Tele- graph Go.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-04
CANEY.

Finos Phillips of Fort Smith spent Thanksgiving with homefolks.
 MT. Morgan, our county union lec-- turer, made an interesting talk Tues day night at Caney schoolhouse.
 Next Saturday night is union night. We would be glad if all members would be present.
 Miss Clara Cox spent few days the past week with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. s. r. Cox.
 T. Fulmer visited his son, Will, and family Sunday.
 We will expect one of the Hendrix students to preach for us the second Sunday in December in the after nOon
 Mrs. Pate and Miss Edna Joslin of Conway spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Hargis.
 Cosma DusseX and Dave Cox went to town Thursday night to a lecture at the courthouse.
 s. Y. Cox and family spent Thanks giving with Mrs w. H. Hargis and family.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-04
Y. W. C. A. TO HOLD
 BAZAAR Al CENTRAL

On Saturday afternoon and evening of this week, December 6, the Young Women's Christian Association of Central College will hold bazaar at the college Cakes and pies made by the domestic science class and all kinds of Christmas novelties will be on sale. In the evening oysters will be served. The proceeds will go to missions, and the patronage of the public is cordially solicited,
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-04
BASKETBALL CALL ISSUED
FOR TEAM HAVE BEEN AT WORK THE PAST
 TEN DAYS.

An early season call for basketball candidates was issued ten days ago and since that time several aspirants for the team have been working out daily. The veterans of last years squad have not yet reported, football and track interfering with most of them, but many new men have been showing splendid form on the out door court
 Serious practice will probably be started early next week when squad of 25 or more will invade the Armory floor. Prospects for a good team are promising with five regulars of last years quintet back. Several second string men have also returned and one or two of them may crowd the old men out of their places. Hen drix must develop a stronger team
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-04

than she had at anytime last year to get within sight of the champion ship.
 Coach Headrick will coach this branch of athletics, having had a great deal of basket ball experience both in high school and university, and Hen drix men are counting on him to de- velop a championship team.
 Among the old men who are back in school are Gossett, forward and last years captain, Nixon, forward, Giles and Lane, guards, Wilson, cen ter, Holmes, Harton and Hudson. With this squad as a nucleus and with promising high school material in sight it is hoped that Hendrix will this year put stop at least to the indignities she has received at the hands of high school quintets over the state in the past.