The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-07-04
The Fourth in Prison.

Ine FOuftn IN Prison.
More important to US would be the Declaration
of Release" though uttered by one man in whom
is vested the pardoning power, than the "Declara
ton of Independence signed by the Fathers of
the Republic. But to every American citizen and
to all who have ever been American citizens,
the spark of patriotism is kindled into
flame by his better thoughts on the jubilant
Fourth
To the residents Of the silent City" the deco
ration of our principal thoroughfares with living
green, understanding foliage, and national en-
blems was our first proof positive that the Fourth
had arrived. This occupied the morn
ing hour until 10 a. M, when all were called
to chapel hall to listen to the following excellent
ORDER OF EXERCISES
2. Prayer. Rev A. D. stowe
g. Music. Redeemed" ............. Choir
1. Harmonica Solo. peek. a Boo" Joe staples
Miss Blanche E. Staples. Accompanies.
D. Address by Rev. w. H. Albright.
g. Solo. white Squalls. "............ John Smith.
T. Telephone Polsons Legislative Experience. :.
DR.. w. H Caine.
s. Remarks by Inspector Dunn.
g. SOLO, THE Better Land" ...............C owen.
Miss Molle Robertson. Mrs. c. H. Browne,
Accompanist
TO- Address by Warden StOrdock.
H. Vocal Selections. Rev. & Mrs. w. II. Albright
r. Selections from POpula- Melodies. ............
p. E. Bennett and A. f. Wing.
H. Star Spangled Banner ............ Choir.
The space allotted to the reporter will not per-
NIT comment upon the several deserving features
of the entertainment. but we mention as far above
the usual character Of such productions. the solo
of Miss Molle Robertson, and the vocal selections
by Rev. and Mrs w. H. Albright, accompanied by
Mrs. c. H. Browne. This lady has entire command
Of the organ and rendered the be possible support
Staples and Popular Melodies by Messrs Ben
nett and Wing were highly appreciated
The speeches were very brief that can
not we'll give report that would convey any idea
of the veral subjects treated. without giving a
verbatim report of each address, and this our
time and space will not permit. Suffice it to say
the program was satisfactory IN all respects, and
we were given the usual amount of good advice
At the close of the exercises Deputy westby gave
instructions about dinner. and the cell room lber
ties, and thanked those who had participated in
the exercises. for their kindness.
Among the speakers not upon the program were
Mrs 5. q. Rice Rev. A. D. Stowe and Mr. Edwin
Dunn. Mrs. Rice is matron of the central police
station of Minneapolis. Her encouraging and
sympa thizing words were we'll received. Rev.
Stowe delivered short address upon the one
great OeSlre OF all the lnmateS-the desire for
liberty In few well directed remarks he
touched the keynote of the situation. Inspector
Dunn, after declaring himself not to be a candi
date for oratorical honors. gave some interesting
views on the prison in general. Rev. Mr.. Luke
of the Baptist Church, pronounced benediction
The dinner was given to the inmates on the way
to their cells.
After partaking of the excellent dinner, the bill
of which follows, at las the bars were tripped
and the 400 odd inmates passed the time till
O'Clock visiting. singing. and having good time
generally.
BILL OF FARE.
Roast Beef and Dressing
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy.
Green Onions
Cole Slaw.
Rio Coffee Milk and Sugar.
Cheese.
Hot Rolls
Pie.
AFTERNOON LUNCH,
Lemonade and Ginger Cake.
Cigars.
SHORT STOPS
Those elegant programs were the gift of Editor
Seward.
Steward Benner was the busiest man in the
colony"
There not single drunk seen on our
streets on the Fourth
Many of the boys sported fine button-hole bou-
quets. presented by fair hands.
The weather must have been made to order-it
was all that could have been desired
The ginger cakes and lemonade carried many
of US back to the circus days of our childhood.
One of our Indian brothers, when asked how