“The stern hand of the law must control a man by force, but the law above finds a tender spot in the heart. Appeals to the reason constrains him to choose the path of righteousness.”
Cambria County—Ebensburg.
Report covers the time from March 7th, 1911, to Jan. 1st, 1912.
In that time they had received 547. Number in prison Jan. 1st, 1912, 112.
A number of improvements were made in the prison during the year, but many more improvements are needed in order to secure proper ventilation and sanitation.
Lehigh County—Allentown.
| Number committed in 1911 | 1123 |
| Number in prison Dec. 31st, 1911 | 122 |
| Cost of board for each prisoner per day | 10.83 cents |
The main industry appears to be the manufacture of carpets and striped clothing.
Gospel services are conducted weekly.