1 Jan 1908 Jahr - We knew Makhno during the three stages of his de- velopment: The first stage begins when he was condemned to forced labor as a young revolutionary. In prison he did not distinguish himself from the others--he led the same life as the other prisoners, he was in irons, he sat in the dungeons, he responded to the roll call. His only characteristic that attracted attention was his tireless energy. He was constantly engaged in discussions and controversies, and flooded the prison with his writings. He had a pass (Band der Zeit)