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The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-09-05

upon. Since then 40 women have
been sentenced to Sing Sing. BY rea-
son Of the notorious political and 9TH
er criminals sentenced to Sing Sing.
coupled with the prominence which
the executions for capital offenses by
electricity brought to the prison, Sing
Sing village got more prominence than
it craved. and a movement was start
ed in the last quarter of the last CEN
fury to have the prison moved to some
less %populous place. This did not go
as rapidly as was desired. so in 1902
the name of the village was changed
to Ossining by special act Of the legis-
lature.
New Prison Planned.
This only partly satisfied the town.
The feeling against the prison lie not
abate much, and the Anticipated pris-
on, like Newgate. becoming inadequate
to meet the demands Of eastern New
York, the legislature Of 1906, by chap
ter 6O7, authorized the establishment
Of a new state prison to take the place
Of Sing Sing prison, and providing for
the appointment Of a commission OF
not less than three nor more than five
members to select a site for such new
state prison in the eastern part OF the
state. south of Wappinger creek. OF the
Hudson river.
From time to time improvements
We're made in the old Sing Sing prison.
but the immense cell block OF 1.2OO
cells, which was constructed eighty
eight Years ago, remains. The anti
quated idea that a prison should be a
dungeon prevailed when the structure
was erected. and through all it's years
the prison has had dark. narrow and
small cells. without ventilation or clos
cts. Often this prison has been de
clared to be a hOthed for the outbreak
and spread Of tuberculosis.
Once Known as Mount Pleasant.
The Sing Sing prison. with it's map
propriate double note of mirth and
song. was originally known as the
Mount Pleasant state prison. Mount
Pleasant. Wfat Il name for Il place
where pleasure never trod) Its con
%structiOn was authorized by an act
passed in March. 1924. ard in the fol.
lowing veal 100 %cOnvictS from the An
burn prison We're brought dOWn the
river in canalbOats and. working under
Il Gordon of guards. began the cOnstruc
ton of the stout W: lis which were tt
be their W prison.
The original main structure was only
four stories in height and contained
SOO cells. Later On two additional StO
ries We're added. making 1000 cells IL
all. The dimensions OF the cells are
Depth, sever feet: width. three fee
three: height. six feet seven
The building. is constructed entirel.
! of stone quarried by convicts from
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-09-05

lance of about %thirty-tve miles. in
1000 strokes. They succeeded in do
ing it in LOST strokes. In Il similar
contest. with Il bet rs an incentive
Melville Foster and w. Harmon III.
dertook to cover the eight mileS OF
woodland heather and several steep
hills from "oreSt Road IT, CrOwbOrOugr
in 800 strokes. They succeeded in lS1
strokes without losing Il single ball.
One player on the Athletics who Is
seldom mentioned in connection With
the teams success is nevertheless One
Of the strongest men of that team. He
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-09-05

IOru thy NOu WITH all thy ne;lFl. ana
with all thy soul. and with all thy
strength. and with all thy mind. and
thy neighbor as thyself duke X. 20.
Verse 1~2.-Sanctity of parents.
The true worshiper OF God knows a
due sense Of obligation toward his fel-
lows. Some Of the ways in Which this
must be done are set forth in the SEQ
Ond set of commandments. Parents
are the connecting link between God
and man. Parents are the earthly rep
resentatives of God to their children.
and they learn to honor God by show
ing honor to their parents. Honor
means love. obedience. respect. serv-
ice. At no stage OF life Is one free
from his obligation to father and
mother" In childhood honor means
obedience. in youth it is respect. in
manhood it is service. and all the time
love must be shown. THAT thy days
nay be long" Filial honor implies a
good life. and where it is seen there Is
a guarantee Of prosperity for the lndi-
vidual. society and the nation. The
home is at the basis OF Il true clV1llZa-
ton. When the records are searched
it will be found that the world owes
more to the pious and pure homes than
to any other institution in society. we
must therefore oppose every attempt to
supplant the home and keep it sacred
from all violence.
Verses Is, 14.-Sanctity of life and
family.
All human life is essentially sacred.
and violent hands should not be laid on
n one. whatever the station OF life
NAV be. "Not kill" This general pro-
hibition has Il variety of modern APP
plications which it would be interesting
to work out with the aid Of Christ's
Interpretation of it in Matt. v. 2l-26.
The penalty for breaking his law Is
given in EX. xxi. -. The seventh
commandment deals with the sacred
ness of the marriage relation. "The
conservation of husband and wife to
each other" sayS DR.. \. NJ. F~airbairn.
"hes at the basis of all social inter
course. is the cardinal condition for
the creation of pure all neigh
! borliness and nobleness In man" We
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-09-05

which existed in Sing Sing.
New York'S most famous
penal institute. the people of the state
were astounded and the whole country
turned its attention to this. perhaps
the best known prison in the world.
1t was following the exposures that
the recent disastrous fires consumed
some Of the workshops within the
walls. Then came the mutinouS upr1S-
ing Of the prisoners. which resulted in
many of the offenders being sent to
other places Of security by the new
warden. James y. Clancy, and the
overcrowding Of Sing Sing was greatly
reduced.
This avalanche Of troubles, coming.
as it did, all within a brief space of
time, has again revived that time worn
appeal from those who have the vel
fare Of the convict at heart-"aban-
don Sing Sing" They want another
prison in which modern sanitation will
be observed and in which the man who
has offended against his fellow man
shall not be deprived Of light and air.
as we'll as Of liberty. This is what is
asked by prison reformers of New
many years. that their appeals will be
answered and Sing Sing will be aband-
oned.
Sing Sings Predecessor.
New York's first eastern district"
prison was built in New York city and
was known as Newgate. 1t was au-
thorized by a law passed March 90.
1886. which provided for two state
prisons. one to be located in New
York and the other in Albany. and was
opened for inmates Nov. %. 1907.
Newgate served we'll to confine the
criminals of New York city and nea
by places for a while, but early in the
nineteenth century it was found made
Quate to accommodate the convicts in
the eastern section of the state. so it
was determined to sell it and build q
new prison. and on March !. 1925.
George Tibbits. Stephen Allen and
Samuel NJ. Hopkins We're named com
missioners for this purpose. The site
was to be selected within the first or
second senatorial district. The com
missioners chose Sing Sing chiefly be
cause of an extensive quarry Of white
stone resembling marble on the prem
ises. which would afford employment
to the cOnvicts. Upon the completion
Of the prison three inspectors We're di
rected to be appointed by the governor
and senate. On March 80. 1880. Pierc,
Van Cortlandt was appointed. and il
April following Allen Mcdonald anG
John Fisher We're named. One of the
results Of quarrying stone ut Sing Sins
by the cOnVictS was the erection will
it Of the state house in Albany.
The constitution of 1916 provided fol
the election of three inspectors of state
prisons by the people. but this provi
sion was wiped out by an amendmen'
to the constitution in 1876 by Il vote o
133O.o2G to SO.35S. \ state Superintend
ent to he appointed by the governo
and senate was then provided for an,
still maintains.
BY act of April "a. 1877. the remova
Of the female convicts then in Sin;
Sing to ~penitentiaries was decide
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-09-05

The Elite troupe of gymnaStS. mum
bering thirty men and picked from the
Central Gymnastic club of Stockholm.
~Sweden-the flower of the gymnnsts of
h Swedish %nation-and the troupe
that won first honOrS in the Swedish
Olympic games last year. will pay the
United States Il visit next fall.
The gymnustS will arrive early in
November and will be the guests of
the University of Pennsylvania GYM
nastic team while in Philadelphia.
Through the efforts Of Captain Albert
j. Erickson and DR.. II. TAFT McKem-
Zie the SwedeS were enabled to make
the visit to America. Captain Errick-
son Is president Of the Scandinavian
society Of Philadelphia. and DR.. Nc
kenzie is director of physical educa-
ton at the University of Pennsylvania.
He will arrange for Il tour. which will
extend from Philadelphia as far west
as st. Louis.
The Swedish gymnastS will demon
strate the wonderful system of gym
nasticS as taught by Henry Ling in
Sweden and Finland more than half Il
century . and which today is the
leading system used in these countries,
which supply the worlds best gym
naStS.
The Detroit club has purchased Out
ielders Williams and Smith of the
Regina club Of the Western Canada
league.
Southpaw Pitcher Tex Russell came
to the White SoX by draft from Il Tex
as team. and President Comiskey and
Manager Callahan lat no idea what Il
prize they had picked up. From prac-
teal Obscurity Russell broke in with
about all the qualities of Il first class
pitcher.
Pitcher Dauss Of Detroit is quoted
as saying that Outtielder Chuppelle,
whom Chicago has just purchased
from Milwaukee at 4 great price. will
never he a major league star. Dauss
played through several seasons with
the outtielder. and he considers him
in the light of a fair performer"
In a recent series with the Giants at
the Polo grounds the Cards were paid
on a basis of 80. o admissions, which
Melted about $4,000. This amount al
and Higgins. who get SG.25O and ST.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-09-05

Long distance goling has become
something of a fad in England. Two
golfers rec entity undertook to play from
Maidstone to I.ittleStOne-On-Sea. a dis
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-09-05

is Amos Strunk. the speedy outfielder.
Strunk has developed greatly since last
season and Is today one of the most
valuable men Mack has. His base
running and batting have also made
him considerable OF a factor.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-09-05
In the Sunday School Class
SENIOR BEREAN LESSON.

Golden TeXt.-Thou shalt love the
Lord thy God with all thy heart. and
with all thy soul. and with all thy
strength. and with all thy mind. and
thy neighbor as thyself duke X. 20.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-09-05

In q recent series with the Giants at
the Polo grounds the Cards were paid
on a basis of 10000 admissions, which
netted about $12.5 0 This amount al
most pays the salaries of Konetchy
and Higgins. who get $G.25O and ST.
500. respectively.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-09-05
Famous Prisons Stormy History
Calls Attention to Its Frightfu|Iy
|nsanitary Conditional Was
Built More Than Eighty
Years Ago and May
Now Be Abandoned.

rATHEN the prison reform move
|" ment revealed the conditions
which existed in Sing Sing.
New YOrE'S most famous
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-17

the midst of them, commissioner" he
heard the captain saying.
You are accused of attacking the
parade of Loyal American Hiber-
mans, Flaherty," said his captain.
also of attempting to purloin one
flag, the property of the organization.
What have you to say?"
Twas the strikers wild their red
flags I fought, and alone" cried Fla
herty.
RED flag" snorted the commits
siOner. "Since when has the red flag
been the symbol of Ireland's glory,
my man? That flag was as green as
the emerald grass of Ireland"
" Twas as red as-as thatp cried
Dennis, pointing to a tattered emblem
in a corner of the room.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-17

Louis BIeriot, who flew the English
Channel, says: well be flying
across the Atlantic just as soon as
there's sufficient commercial de-
mand for an aeroplane that will do
it." We will not, Louis. You don't
know us. --.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-17

"Do you call this a pint?" asked
sharp servant of the milkman, whom
she suspected of giving short meas
ure. YES" replied the man. well,
it won't do, said the girl. when we
want condensed milk, We'll buy it at
the grOceT's!'
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-17

"Begorra, that's the very iag!"
yelled the captain. Hes drunk still,
Commissioner"
81 think this is a case for DR.. Nc
Dermott," said the commissioner
smiling. cts all right, my man." he
added. You can go home on sick
leave now. I think, Captain, if Nc
Dermott agrees with my diagnosis,
may revoke my order concerning
desk duty in this special instance"
You see, Nora" explained her
husband afterward, with every Irish
man in town hungering for me blood
why, they thought a whole cop at
the typewriter was better than twinty
pieces Of one making work for the
street paving commissioner"
Copyright by w. G. Chapman.)
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-17

Twas making
Dennis pointing commissioner
a Copyright v. G. Chapman)
WILL WOMEN STAND FOR THE TROUSERINE?
All hail the trousene baggy enough
satisfy like
cofng from the downward permit mady to
negotiate a high step freely.
In short it is an improved boomer under another name
whether
will judgment sensible
the traditional skirt The writer confesses doubts
He able discover skirt
Especially these mgence
their eager entry business
garb which
hbs feminine refinement the of the
nation qualify under this specification?
1t isn't isn't sanitary hndance free movement
And isn't the only think of graceful because custom has
famiarzed with incident
rose by other would smell graceful
graceful
her increased
nt doesn't set fashions those
but hope Providence will find the way.
do call this pnt?" asked Louis Beiot
be
giving
Yes replied the well there's sufficient
won't do said the girl when
want condensed milk, We'll buy at it, We will
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-02
ToDAY's BIRTHDAY HoNoRs.

William Bauchop Wilson of Pennsyl-
vania, Secretary of Labor in Presi-
dent Wilson's Cabinet, was born in
Blantyre, Scotland, on April 2, 1862.
His parents came to the United States
in 1870 and. settled at Arnot, Tioga
County, Pennsylvania. The boy went
to work in the coal mines in March,
1871, and in November, 1873, he be-
came a half member.ofsthe mine work
ers' union.
Early in life Mr.. Wilson took an &C.
tive part in trade union matters, and
from 1900 to 1909 he was international
secretary-treasurer of the United Mine
Workers of America. His reelection
in each case came without opposi.
ton. OF late he has engaged in farm.
ing at Blossburg, Pa, in which town
he now makes his home.
Mr.. Wilson was elected to the Six.
tieth Congress and was reelected to
the Sixty-frst, receiving more votes
than all the other candidates put to-
gether. He is married and has nine
children.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-02
THE MOTHER.

At the present time when the eyes
of all Texas are turned on Albert
Sidney Burleson, who has been re-
Gently appointed Postmaster General
OF the United States, the deeds of
valor of his illustrious grandfather, his
father and his own great success for
SO young man, are the subject of
public discussion, but it is a sad pity
to find in all articles in print, only
the casual mention of his mother.
His mother was Miss Emma Kyle,
daughter of Col. and Mrs. Claiborn
Kyle Of Kyle, Texas" To the writer
of this article, who knew and loved
this mother since 1865, this seems but
very small tribute-she was a won.
an, tall and commanding in appear
ance, of wonderful character and I'M
usual executive ability. When her
husband was absent from home on
public affairs, she managed the farm
and many slaves, and was the guide
and counsellor of three daughters and
seven sons, of which Albert was the
fifth. She was a model of industry,
frugality and fine judgment, charac-
teristics which she instilled into her
son by precept and example, and
which today are rewarded by Presi-
dent Wilson in the selection of him
as member of his Cabinet. The wife
and daughters of Postmaster General
Burleson stand beside him in the eyes
OF the world today, but give this
Christian mother who is responsible
for his being, some recognition, for
the Hand that rocks the cradle rules
the world. IA Friend of Mother"
in Austin Statesman.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-02
Punishment For Smokers.

Tobacco was first carried into Turkey
by English sailors. and its use was
quickly prohibited. chiefly on religious
grounds. AS In Russia. tradition
was discovered prohibiting It's use by
the faithful Mohammed. It was said
had prophesied that in future ages
some Of his followers would smoke an
herb called tobacco. but these would bel
unbelievers. Sultan Amurath Nv. strict.
ly prohibited its use. Search was made
for smokers, and when they were found
tobacco pipes were driven through their
cheeks and rolls Of tobacco hung as
collars round their necks. Thus ar
rayed, they were mounted on asses.
facing the tail, and driven through the
streets TO be hanged as a warning to
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-02
Grateful Scots and the Bagpipes.


What Scot ever called the pipes a
musical instrument? asks Harper's
Weekly. In the old wicked days bands
OF predatory English marched over the
border. They were as bold and sturdy
as the Scots and far greater in num-
Der. Cluny MacWhauppert. the laird
Of Glengarramoyle. in desperate need
Of a sure defense invented the pipes in
secret and never let a skirl out of
them till he faced the invading Sas-
senach on the bloody field. Then
Cluny blew melody so fierce. SO
eldritch, SO grinding and blistering to
the soul. that every clansman ripped
and slashed his way through the Eng
fish hordes. intent on only one thing
to escape the fiendish screeching of
the pipes. And that is why every
grateful Scot to this day cherishes the
bagpipe. the preserver Of Scottish in
He has beaten his sword
into plowshare. but he will always
uphold the pipes to beat the band,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-02

The bill prohibiting the shipment of
liquor into dry territory within this
State passed both branches of the
Legislature and was signed by the
Governor. The penalty is a peniten-
tiary term. The north end of Brazos
County is local option territory, and
of course the saloons of Bryan can
not fill an order from that section. On
the other hand, can a citizen residing
in the local option district buy whis-
key in Bryan, or other wet territory,
for himself and take it to his home
himself? If so, then the devil can be
whipped around the stump and all the
liquor wanted can go into dry terri
tory.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-02

embalmed and dressed, was yesterday
Enclosed in a walnut coffin lined with
white brocade. This was then placed
In leaden tcasket and finally in a
third case of heavy walnut with gold
and silver fittings.
The United States Ambassador has
offered to hold funeral service at
the embassy in pursuance of instruc-
tons received from Secretary of State
Bryan.
No definite arrangements have as
yet been made for the transportation
of the body to America, but it is I'M
derstood accommodations have been
offered on board the Koenig, leaving
Naples April 4.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-02
Some Consolation.

Patient (gloomily,-l don't seem to
be gaining very fast. doctor Doctor
(cheerfully)-You cau't expect to get
well at one jump You will have to
regain your health gradually day by
day-sort Of on the instalment plan.
as 1t were. Patient Frightening up,-
Well. doctor, II this thing keeps on
much longer I'm afraid you'll have 10
collect your bill In the same way
New York Journal.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-02
The failure of the Legislature t,

The failure of the Legislature to
submit the Constitutional amendment
separating the A. and NJ. College and
the State University, leaves the mat
ter just where it stood. The great
fight is yet to be made. The late
skirmish, however, has put the people
on guard, They know the real object
of the agitators and can be depended
upon when the time comes, to smite
those who would destroy the A. and NJ.
College with the sword of the Lord
and Gideon.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-02

The dust on Main street yesterday
and today was terrible. AS George
King, former colored resident of
Bryan who was famous for using big
words, used to say-may it "'foserate'
up the nostrils of the Board of Alder
men and 'limerate their information,
until they inaugurate an adequate
sprinkling service.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-02
Notice some OF the automobiles how

Notice some OF the automobiles how
carefully and noiselessly they glide
along Main street. Notice others how
they rip and snort and thunder like
the mud valves of hell had been
thrown wide open, Orestes chased by
the furies was not In it. 1t is said in
holy writ that Jehu, the son of Nimshi,
drove furiously, but he could not hold
a candle light to some of the auto
mobile drivers of Bryan. A good, stiff
fine would reduce the speed and muffle
the noise.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-02

The great task of counting the vast
sums of money in the United States
treasury, incident to the change in
administrations, is now in progress.
No such job is necessary at Austin,
as the States strong box is said to
be as empty as a last years bird nest
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-02
Five Thousand Barrels of Booze Lost

by Associated Press.l
Louisville, KY, April 2.-Five thou
sand barrels of whiskey, valued at
quarter of a million dollars, flowed
into the Ohio River last night when
the flood-weakened walls of the Rugby
Distillery Company collapsed.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-02
[By Associated Press. !

10y AsSOCIdItu PTess.
Cairo, ILL.,, April Cairo had a lit.
tie respite from the flood scare today,
when the Ohio River came to stand
still, but river bulletins say the rise
will continue tonight, putting the bust
ness district under twelve feet of wa.
ter and doing heavy damage.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-02

Bryan should have a great Fourth
of July celebration this year. Bring
the whole people of the county and
town together for a closer relationship
and better understanding of each
others interests. Have great dinner
and day of general jollification. 1t
is not a day too early to begin prepare
lions right now.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-02
TERRIBLE FLOODS
C0NT|NUE:UNABATED
Every Effort Being Used to Make
Mississippi River Levees With.
stand Flood Waters.
by Associated Press.1

Memphis, Tenn, April 2.-The St.
Francis levee has been. put in shape
to Withstand the greatest volume of
water the Mississippi River has ever
carried to the gulf. Thousands of men
are still working on the levees to pre-
vent flood overflow.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-02

OF course we are going to encounter
obstacles in building here great city.
The point is, to be SO united and SO
cemented together that no matter
what the difficulty, how high the OBJ
stacle, it can be overcome.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-02

The Georgetown Commercial says
some of the Texas Congressman who,
before the election were shouting theiE
progressivism from the housetops and
declaring Let the people rule" are
now declaring Let the people roar"