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Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26
Why?
no WE srEAK OF DRINKING A
TOA&TeS
Copyright. 1921. BY Tho Wheeler

Copyright. 1921. BY Tho Wheeler
Syndicate. Inc)
Tho u>e OF the word toast in this
sense OF drink consumed in honor
of someone or something. arose from
tho old custom OF placing toasted
broad In wine. and the way In which
the term came to signify tho health
or wcll-being of tho person in honor
OF whom tho libation vas offered. is
described M an carly issue OF tho
"Ta,icr":
1t happened that on a public day
"A celebrated beauty OF those times Uhe
days OF Charles ~ was in the Cross
Bath and ono OF tho crowd OF her ad-
mir-rs took n glass OF water in which
tho fair one stood and drank her
health to tho company. There was in
tho place gay fellow. half fuddicd.
who offered to jump in, and sworc
tho he liked not the liquor he would
have tho toast-makinE an allusion to
the usage OF tho times OF drinking
with Il bit Of toast at tho bottom of
tho glass. He was opposed In his re-
solution. yet this whim gave founda-
tior TO tho present honour which Is
done TO tho lady We mention in our
liquor. over since called toast"
Tomorrow-WHY docs milk boil
over
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26
TODAY'S EVENTS


Today will be observed as Confeder-
ate Memorial Day in several OF the
southern statcs.
RI. Rev. j. Henry Then. Roman
Catholic bishop of Denver. celebratsa
his 35th anniversary in the priesthood
today.
The annual convention of the Ma
uonsl Congress of Mothers and Par
cnt-Tcachers' associations meet today
in Washington, ID. c.
Two women arc among tho eleven
candidates contcsting for tho Office of
town commissioner In ;odays election
at Montclair. y. j.
A celebration in honor of tho golden
Jubilee OF the womcu's American Bap-
tist Foreign Mission society In to be
opened today in Boston.
4 conference OF all state chambers
of commerce is to be held at Atlantic
city today to formulate plans to CO.
operate in efforts to bring industrial
and economic conditions back 10
normal
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26
Horoscope
But d. Not Compel"
TUESDAY. APRIL 20, 1921
Copyright. 1921, by the Mcclure

Copyright, 1921, by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate)
Good and evil influences contend to-
day, according to astrology. While
Mercury and Venus are in bennfic as
pect. the Sun and Mars are adverse.
The public mind is to be prepared
for some radical national policy, il the
stars are read Alright. and the next
few months are to be exceedingly
cventful to tho United States.
Mars is in threatening mood. but
there is a sign presaging clover di-
plomacy that will overcome perils OF
Immediate troubles.
This should be a fortunate wedding
day. altho it does not promise great
material prosperity to the bride and
bridegroom.
The drama should flourish under this
direction of the stars which foreehad-
ows much publicity concerning new
theater movements.
This is held to be a lucky day for
entering into contracts or partnerships.
jewelers. and those who supply the
demands of those who can afford lux
uries should benefit.
Persons who seek employment may
not be lucky today. Delay in looking
for positions may bc more fortunate
than initiative.
Disappointment to the ambitions OF
is prognosticated. Severe criticism
will take the place of praise to which
he has been long accustomed.
Physicians and surgeons may find
that the stars frown on them today
and they must work hard II tho are to
succeed in procuring the hospital ac-
commodations that they will sorely
need before autumn.
National thrift. so long preached.
viii be widely practiced before the end
OF tho year, for necessity will urge
saving in many quarters.
Love affairs now come under a star
making for increase of scntimentality.
and many marriages arc forcshadowcd
among notables.
Tho spirit of romance will affect
many persons long past youth. and
they are reminded that they may
easily become involved in scandals.
for tho scers prophesy libel suits and
divorces in great numoers.
Persons whose birthdate II is have
tho augury OF a busy year in which
they should be exceedingly wise in
handling money.
Children born on this day may be
source of anxiety to their parents.
because of nScas of energy. These
subjects of Taurus arc very successful.
If they arc wisely trained and educated.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26
|NGROWN TOE NAIL
TURNS OUT ITSELF

notad authority says that a few
drops of "outero" upon tho skin sur
rounding tho insrowing nail reduces
inflammation and pain and SO tough
ems the tender, sensitivc skin un-
drrnoath tho toe nall, that II can not
pcnetrat1 tho flesh. and tho nail
turns naturally outward almost over
night.
outg-o' is a harmless. antiscptic
manufactured fer chiropodists. How
ever. anyone can buy from the drug
store tiny bottle containing dirso-
tons
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26

Q. Arc tin cans made of pure tin
or OF some other material II. Nee.
A. Tin cans arc made Of sheet steel
with thin coating of tin. About ono
per cent of the total of tho sheet Il,
tin.
.. what is the book held in the left
hand of tho Statue of Liberty M. l..
NJ
\. The Statue OF Liberty has in its
left hand tablet upon which is in
scribcd July 4, i11s.'
q. What has become OF tho old fri
gate Constitution w. II. *.
a. The Navy Department says that
the L. s. s. Constitution. the old Amer
lean frigatc. is now used as a Naval
Mu=rum and is at it's homo yard in
Navy yards.
.. Is a hair pulled from a person S
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26

The Leadvillc Chamber of Commerce has recently
published attractive folder which presents scenic
and industrial features of the great mining district and
the ncishborng peaks valleys and passes with partcu
lar appeal 10 summer tourists and campers. Situated
near the head of the Arkansas river Lcadvc tho high
est city in the United States is the center of almost
unlimited profusion of mountains, lakes streams,
falls and other scenic beauties, which partially dis
played in the pictures of this we'll planned and we'll
printed pamphlet. Lcadvillc is the main automo-
bile highway thru the state along the Arkansas river
and the road system of Lake county gives proof of
most Intelligent appreciation by local authorities of tho
benefits of the tourist business.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26
Where 1t Started
KISSING UNDER THE M,srtEror

KISSING UNDER THE MlsTLETOE
Copyright, 1871. BY The Wheeler Syn
dicste, 1nc)
Tho mistletoc. in Scandinavian my
thology. Ia plant OF evil when It
touches the earth: therefore IT is al
ways suspended high in air when used
as decoration. when persons Of op-
posito sexes pass under il, they must
kiss each other as token that tho
mystic plant shall have no evil in
nuencc over them.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

g. Earl Taylor. general secretary OF
me 1rterchurch World Movement.
horn at New Hampton. Iowa, As years
ago today.
Edmund c TarbeII. celebrated paint
er born at West Groton. Mass. 80
years ago today.
Henry Moreen,hau, former United
Ststes ambassador to Turkey. born at
Mannheim, Germany, 65 years ago to-
day
Ray y. Caldwell. pitcher of tho
Cleveland American league baseball
team. born at Corydon. Pa. 20 years
ago today.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26

Thcrc arc Used Cars hctter than
ncw cars bought at thu ~Amc pricc-
Shown at the Motormart's April Used
Car sale.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY

Allied premfers at San Rrmo Eave
Armenia independence under United
States
binAtion OF railroads and mining com
panies In the Reading anthracite coal
case.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26

answer to any question by writ.
ing The Pueblo ChieftAin 1nfor-
nation Bureau, Frederic j.
Haskin. Director, Washington. ID.
G. This offer applies strictly TO
Information. The Bureau can
not give ndvtcr on legal. medical.
and financial matters. II docs
not attempt tn settle domestic
troubles, nor to undertake cx-
haustive research on any SUBJ
jcct. Write your question plain
1y and briefly. Give full name
and address and enclose two
cents In stamps for return post
age. All replies nrc sent direct
10 the inquircr.l
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26

More than 1900 boys were sentenced
to he hirchcd Ivy tho Juvenile courts
In England last yea..
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26
CUT|CURA HEALS
P|MP[ES ON FACE
WereSmaII andRed. Burn
ing Caused Losso Sleep.

Ny trouble hesan in the form Of
email. red p,mples. which caused me
much embarrassment, a. they were
on my fsee. The pimpaes fessesed
and caused nc to lose sIeep BY burn
,nH. began using Cutieura Sosp
and Ointment and they afforded re-
lief in abov, two weeks. When had
uaed one cake Of cutseura Sos2 and
swo boxes OF Cutieura Ointment for
three OF four weeks WAS completely
healed" tSigned) Miss A. N. Brown.
Hamilton. Washington.
Cu,ieurs Soap daily and cutieura
Ointment occasionally. prevent PIN
pies OF other eruptions. They are .
pleasure to use as is also Cuticura
Talcum for peIium,ng the skin.
s.eya. k.sA y,.sz nsn a:.ar.~ -o.s..,st~s-
sratsrsss. pspt n. haiAa -, 0AsA" Ssh s~exy.
vher. sosp H. Ointment 3 a-aGar Tsiev.. a.
ErS Cutiesrs Sssp shsves wtsks~s 1ss.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26

Linen fabrics have been found in
tomhs thousands OF years old.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-26

L 0 = " DVC sVk
Pierce's Advertisement in
the newspaper and I had
tried 80 many things for
feminine trouble without
getting any help, I do
cided to try DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription,
and I did 50 with good
results. I think II is Just
great. MN. D. BkH6,
care OF G. 3. P. A. North
Shore
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iSenorasl

lie aqui ell gran don de, La Ciencia para
Ia muier -un polvo sanativo antis6ptico
maravilloso, que no es venenoso.
Solamente una mujer sabe las pruebas
por que pasa otra mujer y entiende la
necesidad que tiene de ayuda y simpatfa
Esc1chese mi consejo: No sufra de
Leuconea, Secreciones de NAL Caracter,
Ulceraci5n Y Depression del Utero, de
cuaIquiera otra de las debilidades uterinas
cr6nicas, caracteristicas de las mujeres
Una cucharadita rebosante de MU-COI
disuelta en- dos litros de aqua caliente que
Sc use como ducha vaginal por la noche y
por Ia manana, dara gran alivio. Pronto
las parties afectadas quedar;in sanas v os
sentireis como ST fueseis una muiel
diferente.
9Conservese I'm paquete de MU-COL
consfantemeate en- la casa para las emerg
encias De Venta en- Todas las Boticas
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A menudO Sc destruye la Ca
bellera layaadola con jabon

Si quiere usted conservar. su cabelle-
ra, tenga cuidado con Ell uso de los jabo-
nes. La mayoria de los jabones sham
pus preparados contienen demasiaso al
cali Este deseca ell cuero cabelludo, ha.
ciendo Ell cabello fragil y QuebradizO.
Io mas prudente es adoptar como me
dio de limpieza ell aceite de coco mulsi-
fed, que es puro v absolutamente inofen
siYo, y que supera en- eficaciasa los jabo-
mes mas costosos cualquier otra cosa
que usted pueda usar.
Una dos cucharaditas nmpian per-
fectamente Ell cabello ell cuero cabellu
do Mojose sencillamente ell cabello con
aqua tibia y H6telo con este. Produce
una espuma rica v abundante, la cnal
Sc enjuaga facilmente quitando hasta la
ultima particula de polvo y caspa. El
cabello Sc SEGA rapida y uniformemente
hacienda flexible Ell cuero cabelludo y
ell pelo fino, sedoso, 4ustroso y onduia-
do
Ell aceite de coco nsulsified puede OBJ
tenerse faeilmente en- cualquier botica,
drogueria, perfumerfa peluqueria Es
muy econ6nico, pues bastan unas GUAM
tas orzas para que toda una familia
tenga con que limpisrse la cabellera
durante meses. Exijase que Leve Ell
nombre nulsihed
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BebeI In Vase De
AgNd CalleEte ES Una
MagnIfICa GOstumbre
LIMPIESE Y REFRESQUESE Ell
SISTENdA TODAS LAS MA
NANAS Y ExPULsENSE
DE BL LAS sUBsTAN-
CIAS VENENoSAS

Las personas que suelen experimental
una sensaci6n de disgusto y pesantez al
levantarse, o que padecen de dolores Gle
cabeza, frecuentes resfrios, lengua su-
cia, NAL aliento. acidez intestinal y do
lor de espalda, pueden verse nbres de
todas esas dolencias e incomodidades,
sentirse sanos y tener buen aspecto con
solo impiar su ORGANISING de venenos
y toxinas, todas las mananas.
Tonsando un vase de aqua caliente con
una cucharadita de Fosfato Limestone,
antes del desayuno. Sc expulsan del es-
tonnage, Ell higado, los rifiones v los in
testinos las materias indigeribles, La bi-
lis y las substancias venenosas dejadas
ALI por la digestion del dia anterior, y
Sc limpia, refresca v puriffca todo Ell
aparato digestive, antes de tomar mas
alimerto.
La acci6n del Fosfato Limestone y
del aqua caliente sobre ell est6mago es
xtraordinariamente t6nica. Ademas. es-
ia sencilla combination hace desapare-
Ger las fermentaciones, los gases y las
materias indigeribles v preporciona un
excelente apetito para Ell desayuno. Un
cusrto de libra de Fosfato Limestone,
el cual puede obtenerse por unos pocos
centavos, es bastante para que cualquier
persona que sufra de biliosidad, estre-
fiindento, des6rdenes intestinales reu-
matismo, Sc convierta en- un partidario
enthusiastic de la limpieza interna Advt.
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II,Un pr0digiO musical

Sc llama Angelica Euterpe, y es
hija de aquel violinistn portorrique-
no que deshoj6 la Ultima rosa de su
violin en- tierras de Cuba; y, .el miste
rio que cnvuelve nuestra existencia,
ese algo incomprensible que late en-
Ell plano inelinado de nuestras vidis,
hizo, Que, la mariposa del espiritu
paterno, al exhalar el su 1ltimo alien
to, sse transmitiera en- la escultura
terrenal de IA hija, insuhandole el so
plo divine del Arte musical.
Todos los portorriquenos recorda-
ran Angel Celastino Morales, vio-
iinista de grandes facultades, ,,sque,
tuvo exitos resonllntes en- el exterior,
y que en- Ia fuerza ductilidad de
su arco, no desmerecil de otros gran
des virtuosos. Sin duda, que, la Pa
Ida, cort6 el hilo azul de aquella glo
ria consagrlda, pero, 5quien puede
dudar que hubiera ascendido ,allf don
de crece la "divina zarza''?
Angel Celestino Morales, ademas
de ser todo ESQ, Y premio del Conser-
watorio de Madrid, er4 un sublime
compositor, Y era escritor poeta.
Aun. conserve dos composiciones mu
sicales que me dedico: una, un pre-
cioso minuetto la Antique, otra un
walls que .tiene todo ell sabor chopi-
niano que quiso imprimirle su autor.
Pues bien; Ange lea Euterpe hi
asombrado al quito pdblico mejica-e
no en- vaiias aadiciones ofrecidas en-
centEos docentes de gran responsabis
lidad artistica; y, plun1as eompeten
tes han infornrado stel csso- clinico.
musical, pucs de otro mo3o no sea
puede califcar esta revelcion espon
tanea.
Yo, que soy comp.etamenteS opues-
ia tal entusiasmo collective de los MI
nos fenomenitos' ante esos testi-
monios irrecusables, de verdaderas
mentalidades pianisticas, deseo inte-
resar a la Camara de mi plis, para
que coadyuve en- 10 possible al desen-
volvimiento de. ese pequeno astro que
ha sido descubierto en- Mejico, pero
que pertenece por su cuna a Puerto
Rico.
5Desoira nuestra patria eSa supli-
ca en- favor del arte, de una possible
gloria borincana? Espero que no.
No Sc trata de una recllme'' ST.
no de UNI realidad. Para cerciorarse
de clio, basta recorrer los programs
que la nina ha interpretado ante una
audiencia respectable.
Tienen Ia pt1labra los padres de la
patria.
La Hija del CARIBE.
Arecibo.
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PdgITlaS eSpecIdLeS:
Sc vENDE-A siets kilometres de Pom

Sc vENDE.-A siete Kilometres de Pom
ce, una fifica. compuesta de sesenta cuer
das; diez cuerdas mas menos de cafe,
platanos y guineCs. .cincc de cana. y 81
resto de buenos pastos dedicados . va
cas- de leche. Es rodeada por un rio ,
tiene una buena casa de vivienda de dos
pisos. un almacen para guardian los fru
tos. Neuatro casas para arrimadOs. todo
en- buen estado de conservation; magni.
hao para vsrsnaar. flu valor es de $40.
oOG , Sc dejarsn en- primera hipstsca
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$1,000 al echo por cisnto anmai v sl rss.
to en- elective 81 hacsr n vents. rsfs
informes dirijase : Juiio Nissgfienf.
Box &C. telsfsns 800 sn IA Faai1anela .
en- il eacina Ia. A4p
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81 vENnE PApEL DE pERIoDTco
vLEJO, 8 s60o QUMTAL.
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Be iNTEREs PARA-LAs pAMAs

Hago maquina Punto de Vainlca
Dobladillos, Tru-Tru y Ribete de Pi-
cot en- cualquiera clase de tela a
precios econ6micos..
-Hahiendo aumentado el numero dc
maquinas, puedo entregar en- el ac-
to todcs los trabajos. Garantlzo es-
nero V limpie71. Tienda LA FAMA.
San Francisco st. Teiefono 555.
Seryicio especial por correo.
ANA TERRADILL0S.
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La sanidad de este pueblo puede SEN
t.rse orgullosa, pues pesar de haber
aparecido ratas infectadas en- varias par
tes de la poblacion, la cansrana ha siao
tan activa y efcaz que Sc ha logrado To-
calizar Ia terrible playa, sin que haya
habido casos humanos.
Ell coRREsPoNsAL
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AnpIiaci6n Y marco sag

Necesitamos agentes en- todas las
p0blaciones.
Mayagiiez Frame Co. Box 3s2.
Mayagiiez,
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DON INocENcIo MORALES

Segun nos comunica. nuestro CORES
ponsal fallecio en- Trujillo Alto Ell apre
ciabilisimo caballero, don Inocencio Mo
rales, cuya muerte ha sido muy sentiaa,
por las bellas cualidades que adornaban
al que va no existe.
Falleci6 tambi6n un nido del muy es
timado caballero don EzQuiel Morales.
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Rafae1 CABALLERo:-Agente de
revistas periodicos de Puerto Rico
y de los Estados Unidos. Acepto
agencias, prestando toda clase de
garantia. Box 415, Bayamon, Puer-
to Rico. Advt.
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Ha dado comienzo la fiesta de Sema7
ma Santa con la celebration del domingo
de Ramos. Hubo misa solemne una il.
portante procession demostrativo elocuen
te'de que La fe Sc conserva mas pura en-
esta TERRA de las montaiias.
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oNoTAs DE UTUADo"

Despues de una pertinazay prolongada
seuuia, ha venido la benefactora lluvia
a refrescar estes wales.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1921-03-26

Llamamos la atencion de nuestras au
toridades para que metan en- cintura tan
tos chiquillos que faltan al respeso a
pobres ancianos en- plena via ptbhca,
profriendo palabras indecorosas indig-
mas de ser oidas por las personals deccn-
tes que transitan y los que habitan las
casas del frente en- donde Sc situa la par
tida de tiierss sscoger el blanco de Gu
falta de respe.o.
Tanlbier Sc van a la bibl,teca pa
sar el rato ,molestando de tai ma era
los que ese sitio van leer.
The New York herald., 1921-07-31
ODY HAD A GUN THEN NOBODY COULD SHOOT

quarrel with him because it is Sunday and
she is on her way to church, so she forgives
and kisses him. That kiss on Sunday morn
ing ends his good resolution. He is a weak
ling for another week, soft, pliable putty in
the hands of woman.
No. sir: something ought to be done for the
protection of men, The blue laws will help.
These preachers they know.
1t reminds us of story told us recently
by our friend Gershom Smith, one of the
certified public accountants with w. B
Richards & Co. He says an Englishman had
been making love to the wife of a friend of
mis-. Finally his conscience began ito hurt
him and he decided to make a clean breast
of the whole affair to his friend.
81 say, old chap" he told him confiden-
tally at the club the next day when they
found themselves in a quiet corner, II hope
you will not be angry with me, because
really intended nothing wrong, but think
you ought to know it,"
sWhat should | know, old top?" said the
second Englishman.
Now keep the old bean steady while tell
you. After dancing with your wife at the
ball of the Duchess last evening we went
into the conservatory and / kissed her"
Dear me, old top, I'm amazed. How
many times?"
Il say, old thing, I'm confessing to you.
not boasting."
The New York herald., 1921-07-31

div iduals officers of the law, corporations.
business concerns. everybody? Why not?
II nobody had a gun nobody would need
gun"
That is all right. But suppose that some
body violated the Eighteenth Amendment
and took drink The policeman who noted
the violation of the law, being unarmec
would remove his perfumed handkerchief
from his breast pocket and give the Cha
tauqua salute, which by this time would be
the recognized signal to the cuprit to con-
slider himself under arrest. The lawbreaker.
however being embodened by an excess of
half of one per cent. of alcohol. would
probably say, Jaw go on, you big stiff"
whereupon the policeman would be compelled
to either allow the criminal to escape or
himself be guilty of violating the new con-
The New York herald., 1921-07-31

say my conditions were better than the poor
devils who were 'solitaries on this old prison
ship, but God it was hell"
Three months before he expected to be
released, he related he heard knock on his
cell door and a strange voice told him he
need not put on the black hood The door
was opened, and for the first time in all
these years he saw human face.
what the hel's up?' were his first words.
The stranger told him he was to be released.
He went to the wardens Office and signed
some papers which in his excitement he
did not trouble to read He was given 81, 200,
all that remained of his fortune an i'll fitting
black suit and IS extra as a released prison.
ers allowance.
Then / started out to get the man who
had put me in that hell hole" he said "He
had fourteen years start on me. 1 traced
him all over the country. Then | learned
he had gone to Africa. went there. Then
to Poland. to Germany, to Switzerland
Gradually I got closer to him. My money
gave out very early in the chase and / had
to work my way around He had come back
to the United States l returned. Again
traced him. He had gone to Panama to work
on the canal. I got down to Panama
81 was only year behind him now.
got to the Culebra Cut Then ! was told he
had been killed a few months before in an
accident. They showed me his grave.
IL wasn't satisfied. One night l dug up
the grave and found the body. He was the
man all right. I knew him.
mo I didn't intend to kill him. My idea
was to give him solitary confinement for the
rest of his life. In the books ! had read In
prison I had learned what drugs to use to
destroy sight and speech and hearing. But
the Cuebra Cut cheated me-
And the old fellow walked down the gang
plank Of the Success, adding:
II thought mine was hell. But this was
worse"
The New York herald., 1921-07-31

made q hole about fourteen by eighteen
inches. and kept IL filed, to defy detection
with pieces of chewed bread Then he struck
the granite wall of the prison. The failure
discouraged him and he made no further
attempt to escape.
Every day I swore to get the man VIII,
put me there" he went on. 1.-TWO or three
times I was given a different CELL l don't
know why. A little latitude was given US
on certain occasions. We were allowed an
occasional book from the prison library, but
never permitted 10 speak. We 'solitaries'
formed code of our own and used to com.
municate with one another by tapping
Sometimes we were allowed newspapers
which had been carefully clipped of any
police or criminal news.
II had $4,000 before my trouble started
Lawyers took all but $4,000. Three times
year we were allowed to take In a ten days
stock of any delicaces we wanted If we
could pay for them, and my money dmin-
ished this way.
"In 1890 law was passed in Pennsylvania
FOR reducing sentences of good conduct
prisoners, but this was not retroactive and
I got no benefit from IL. / weighed 154
pounds when went in. I lost fifty pounds.
I had an old German brass clock in my cell.
1 made a case for IL from chewed up bread.
which hardened. / did not lose trace of
time
THE cells we're bigger. and we had a
little light from a skylight. That's why l