Your attention is directed to the following rules. Only by observing and
obeying them can you make a good record as a prisoner and become eligible
for parole and the diminution of your sentence which the law allows:
1. Your first duty is strict obedience to all rules and regulations and
any orders of the officer under whose charge you may be placed.
2. You must observe strict silence in all departments of the prison and
while marching through the yard.
3. You must not speak to, give or receive from visitors anything except
by permission of the Warden or Deputy Warden. Gazing at visitors or
strangers passing through the prison is strictly forbidden.
4. You are expected to apply yourself diligently at whatever labor you
are assigned, and, after reasonable teaching, to perform the same
amount of work as would be required from you as a citizen.
5. At every signal to fall in for marching take your place in line
promptly. March with military step, attend to and promptly obey the
orders of your officer.
6. You will be required to keep your person clean and your clothing
tidy and in good order. You must not make any alterations in your
clothing or cut your shoes; if they do not fit or need repairs
report the fact to your officer. You must not carry knives, tools of
any kind, pencil, paper or any material whatever from your shop to
your cell without permission in writing from the Warden or Deputy
Warden. Finding these things in your possession will be considered
proof that you have violated this rule. Tinkering or writing notes
to other convicts or carrying notes from one convict to another is
strictly forbidden.
7. You are not allowed to have any money on your person or in your
possession, neither are you permitted to trade or purchase any
article whatever. All of your business must be done through the
Warden.
8. You must approach an officer in a respectful manner. Always salute
him before speaking. You must confine your conversation with him
strictly to the business in hand. You must not address an officer on
matters outside the prison. Insolence in any form to an officer,
foreman, or even to a fellow convict will not be tolerated,
9. On entering the cell house, office of the Board of Control, Warden
or Deputy Warden you must uncover unless your duties are such that
you have special permission to remain covered.
[Audience Looking Down on Prisoners in Prison Park, Decoration Day, 1909]