The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-06-13

anedd, Charles Coffin or Chicago, who
had come in on an afternoon train. and
the chaplain All were introduced to the
warden and he shook hands with the
prisoners in a hearty manner. A mo-
ment after he said thai the Rev DR..
CarStensen and Charles Coffin had been
consulting with him about holding the
prisoners in custody for a day or two
until the result Of the application for a
supersedeas could be learned, but he
could not do so without action of the
court sentencing the prisoners.
Telegram Sent.
A telegram had been sent to Judge
Baker by DR.. Christensen asking for this
order and until a reply was received he
asked that all remain in the Office out
side the prison proper BE added: Now,
gentlemen. shall say this 1 appreciate
the position in which these men are
placed and 1 want to do everything in
my power for them consistent with my
duties here, but l have a duty to per-
form. These gentlemen have been duly
tried and sentenced and are sent here
as convicts. There are, therefore,
amenable to the rules of the prison. l
have $40 men here to deal with and they
must be dealt with equally. But 1 shall
do all in my power for you. gentlemen.
and shall make your burden as easy as
possible. You will please make yourself
comfortable here until the reply TO the
telegram is received.
The newspaper men were cordially re-
ceived by the warden and they were
asked to be the guests of the prison
while here Supper was ordered for the
Collins and il was served in the hand
eomely furnished directors room while
the newspaper men were dined in the
private dininS-rOOm OF the officers The
warden talked pleasantly with the broth
ers for some minutes and said that while
It was a great trial for men in their sta
ton IN life to be locked up in prison
the best way was to bear it bravely. He
hoped they would do SO. Frank replied
that they had made up their minds TO
endure what was in store for them, and
the only thing in the world he asked
was that they should be allowed to be
together as much as possible. The war
den replied he would 90 everything ne
could consistent with his duty. The
warden. prisoners, DR.. Christensen and
chaplain remained sitting in the direct
ors' room engaged in general converse
ton until O'Clock. when the following
telegram was received:
sThe Rev. G. A. Christensen:
I do not think 1 have any authority
TO modify the situation already entered
of record. J. H. BAKER"
The Prison Stripes.
Warden French arose and said. with
deep sympathy in his voice: Now, gen.
tlemen, 1 hope you will bear up under
this, but it now becomes my duty to
escort you into the walls of the prison,
where you will don the stripes. You will
be permitted 10 wear private underwear,
shoes and have your own bed clothes in
your cells and have your own books for
reading. All the cells are lighted with
electricity and you can read till o'clock,
when all lights are out. You are United
States prisoners and are hardly liable to
contract labor. For some time you will
be idle and you will be permitted to &C.
cupy the same cell OF course, the best
places filled by United States prisoners
are not vacant now. but as they become
vacant you will receive what 1 can give
you / refer to positions in the office
and work "a that kind II will be hard
for you at first but by fortifying your
selves you Will tighten the burden You
have my sympathy, but 1 must do my
duty"
Coats. hats and travelling satchels were
then gathered up and then the process
sion into the prison proper was formed
Warden French preceded, the two pris-
oners following. The heavy iron gates
were opened by a uniformed guard and
at $40 the brothers passed into the
prison.
Downing the Garb.
Back through the still, walled corridors
and post-barred windows the party went
until the laundry was reached, and there
stood waiting McFee, the INDIANAPOLIS
forger. who performs the duty of taking
the description Of the prisoners as they
enter. They began disrobing and McFee
brought out their prison uniforms, con-
silng OF striped trousers. coat, cap and
blue striped shirt. Each suit was new.
this being the special mark Of favor.
Both men We're weighed. their descrip-
tons were taken and Warden French
himself helped the two brothers to make
the change Of clothing. The discarded
clothing was carefully folded and placed
IN the office for use in case the super
6edeaS IS granted. If not it will then be
stored away The warden talked en-
couragingly and in a friendly manner to
the two men while the change was being
made and several little pleasantries were
exchanged
perfect gentleman. anxious to make the
situation as bearable as possible but still
acher1ng strictly to his duty. All articles
were taken from the men, except their
glasses. lead pencils and a few articles
OF a like harmless nature No smoking
IN his pocket was taken. Frank said 10
the warden that he was at his orders
and he wanted to do everything that
was wanted. Both brothers and the
warden talked in a most pleasant manner
throughout the exchange of clothing
The clothes did not fit the men, but the
warden said he would remedy that to-
morrow
Change in Ten Minutes.
In ten minutes both Collins stood ba
fore the warden and the newspaper men
in the stripes Of the convicts. Their
clothing is marked with the numbers
S3S and $40. these being their numbers
Both men made pleasant remarks as
they surveyed themselves. and as the
warden and McFee helped them adjust
their coats Frank said he looked like a
lawn tennis player. The march to the
cell house was now about to be com
menced. Turning TO the men, Warden
French said: Now. gentlemen. this
will be a trying ordeal. but the only way
70 do is 70 bear up under il. You will
be left by US at the door Of the cell
house and viii sleep together Tomor-
row morning when you awaken YOU will
be shown where the men eat. You will
not find the fare very good as compared
with what you have been accustomed
10, but this you can help somewhat by
having eatables sent you, for prepara-
zion You can also furnish your cells as
You may see mt if you find that you must
remain here, and l shall do all l can for
you"
The entire party walked from the IalIn-
dry building across the dark ma sea erav-at-