The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-07-11
JULY FOURTH.
THE BOND ARE FREE.
THE EMBARGO ON EECH
DECLARED OFF FOR
THREE HOURS.
WE DO \ LITTLE TALKING
OURSELVES.
CHEERFULNESS, ORDERLINESS, AND
GOOD FELLOWSHIP THE ORDER
OF THE DAY.

The 10th anniversary of the Declaration OF
Independence was celebrated here in prison
in such a manner as to awaken enthusiasm even |
in those who are "sOured on the world. |
Promptly at 8 A. NJ. we were marched TO the
chapel. A few minutes after being seated
Warden Wolfer arose and said that he had re-
ceiyed telegram from the Rev. T. X. He1ron, |
the speaker of the day. stating that ne Wouio
not be able to be here at the appointed time.
having missed train connection at Wmte Bear
Lake. This necessitated change from the
original program, and we marched from tile
chapel to Liberty Park. where the order was
given to "break ranks and enjoy yourselves.
Tongues unused to speech now wagged with
twO-fold power Men rushed in feverish haste
hither and thither through the Park in search
of friends and acquaintance. and soon little
groups were formed of congenial spirits who
laughed and chatted together apparently un-
mindful of the fact that in a few brief hours the
rigid discipline would again be enforced which
prohibited speech and laughter Perhaps half
an hour had been passed in this manner. when
paper balloon accended heavenward from the
center of the park Instantly conversation
ceased all eyes were turned toward the red.
white and blue striped balloon. and as it tioated
slowly over the high stone wall, shout after
shout went up. enthusiasm was raised to the
highest pitch. we were no longer convicted
felons, but Freemen celebrating the natal day of
the grandest Republic on earth! Soon another
shout was heard toward Main street. and
rush was made in that direction. What new
surprise was this? Up the street on the run
came four gay caparisoned horses with NOD
ding plumes on their heads-Guard ARCHIE Far
ker Oh the drivers seat holding the ribbons like
typical wild west' stage coach driver. This
eaily painted affair which we at first thought
was circus wagon. turned out to be the float
gotten up to represent the manufactured
products of the prison in the industrial parade
which took place in the City. The lettering
on the float was artisticy executed and read as
follows: Boots and Shoes That Will Never
Wear Out. Orders Ahead for 100000 Pairs. We
Are Strictly in IT, Hurrah!' 1--WE Beat the
World on Twne -Four Million Pounds Per Year.
Manila and Ssal. Everyone Wants Prison
Irvine. 1t Is Longer. Stronger. and Does Better
Work Than Any Other Irvine in the Market.
On the front of the float was painting OF an
eagle standing on the American shield holding
in its beak scroll with the words "State Prison.
On the trappngs of the horses were the follow
ing catchy lines: I'VE Are Out on Parade
Come Up With the Sheriff and Board With Us
We VIII Keep You. For Quiet Place and {
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only too quickly the whistle blew the signal tt
"fall in ranks and we marched to thu
dning-hall to a dinner consisting of biscuits
roast veal. mashed potatoes. beet pickles
lettuce green apple pie and coffee. That we dix
ample Justice to the excellent dinner prepared
for us goes without saying; the gusto with whcl
the dinner was dispatched would have made
dyspeptic anxious to change conditions with IL
on the spot When the meal was finished tn
Deputy announced that the Warden directive
a telegram from the orator of the day stating h
would be here at rs p. NJ. at which time W
would be re-assembed in the chapel hall. q
returning to our cells cigars were passed aroun
to aid digestion, First Grade men receiving tive
Second Grade men. one.
Promptly at 10 we marched into the chap'
to enjoy the concluding program of the da.
The first number on the program was a song b
the choir. 1.-The Star Spangled Banner whic
was followed by a prayer by the Rev. j.
Albert. Warden Wolfer then introduced tt
speaker Rev. P. II. Hebron. the following beiI
synopsis of his
ut pleasure to be present on this occasiC
and speak few words in keeping with the sen,
ments awakened by our national holiday. "
are thankful for many things but among othe
we rejoice that the small boy has not complete
monopolized the celebration of the Fourth
July True it is, the rising generation is.mut
in evidence today for every boy can have gu
But this is day of serious thought and graf
full recollection, should like to discuss II
money question on this occasion. will nc
however, for already see that you would n
enjsyit.
"Of all the great national holidays the Four
of July is pre-eminently the first This d;
records events that spread the effulgence
their light on every page of American histor
On Decoration Day we strew the graves of Il
departed heroes with the choicest gifts fire.
natures garden and we mingle our tears wi
the emerald tufts that adorn their resting Plat
Yet, the war of the Rebellion was but final a
in the drama inaugurated on the Fourth of Jul