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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-03-28
w. C. II. T.. Entertainment.

After regular services Sabbath morning it was
announced that representatives of the w. c. T..
u, of st. Paul, were with us, and would enter
tain Mrs. j. NJ Lichtenberger, secretary of
the Union, stated that they were greatly dsap-
pointed because Of the failure of the orchestra.
which was to have accompanied them, to make
the train at ST. Paul, and some of their number
who would have assisted in the exercises were
not present for the same reason.
hymn from the Gospel Hymns, in which the
audience joined, first sung. followed by a
duet BY Mrs. c. E. Tanning and Miss Nellie Hope,
with an organ accompaniment by Miss Lam
pheare.
A mandolin solo by Miss HOPE next on the
program followed by select reading by Miss
Tanning. entitled 'Surly Tins Trouble" The
selection well rendered and was of that SYM
pathetic character VIII ch never fails to bring
tears to the eyes of those who know the sorrows
of life.
A solo by Miss Hope and brief address by the
president of the Union. Mrs. A. D. Condit, fol-
lowed in turn. The subject of the address was
opportunity" The speaker words were uttered
in an earnest, convincing manner, showing her to
be deeply interested in the cause. She spoke of
opportunity afforded each one of the audience to
embrace the religion of Jesus Christ and thereby
gain eternal life The consolation afforded by a
faith in Christ was to her more precious than all
else, and she hoped that all would seek Him.
solo by Mrs. Tanning and brief address by
the secretary, Mrs. 1ichtenberger, concluded the
exercises. The latter contained much good ad-
vice and sound philosophy, and when she said
that she had learned by experience that serving
the devil does not pay, she arrived at the climax
of Ill philosophy on the subject of good and evil
lives.
The exercises were closed by song by the
prison choir.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-03-28
The Prisons Hospital.

Editor Mirror:
In prison hospitals cherries ward,
With its walls all bare, and windows barred,
There lay in Deaths cold and silent embrace
An aged criminal with wrinkled face,
Who had been in mis- childhoods happy days
The object of fond mothers praise;
But alas, he strayed from the path o: right
Into the byways of sims dark night.
Following this course of vice and rapine
Up to the very hour of his LIES decline.
winding sheet soiled, the only shroud
That covered his form once naughty and proud,
AS it was thrown into the box of undressed pine
Upon which no flowers perfumed entwned.
Of all earthly possessions thus ruthlessly shorne
In this rude receptacle he was borne
Not on a hearse with gaudy plumes arrayed.
But dirt cart, olden and decayed,
To paurers lonely burial ground
And laid beneath cherries mound.
No dainty hands his lonely grave bedecked
With fragrant roses to show respect,
Nor fearful eyes with frantic grief
Were there to mourn the poor old thief,
Thus silently placed in his home of clay
To rest secure till the judgment day.
Yet through the beautiful grace of God
He will rest as well beneath the sod.
AS those who are followed to marble goals
By the sound of bells with solemn tolls.
This little elegy was written upon the de-
mise of friend of mine which occurred
several years ago while l was undergoing a
sentence in one of our southern prisons.
AS it will give the readers of The MIRROR
an idea of the manner in which the dead in
nearly all the prisons in the United States
are disposed of. have reproduced it, This
institution, however. is an exception.
had the privilege short time ago, of aScer-
tanning that fact while sojourning in one of
the few chambers in the hospital, that are
used for those desiring SecluSion Tor rather,
for those whom the management desire to
seclude from the sane and law-abiding in
mates.) On going to my cell door one
morning my optics were confronted with
the remains of colored boy who had died
some time during the previous night of
quick consumption. After breakfast the
convict nurse entered bearing soap and
water and sponge, and began to prepare
the body for burial by removing the under
clothing and thoroughly washing the body
from head to foot in such a manner as to
elicit my profound respect for the SYM
pathv shown that poor, friendless cOlOred
boys corpse, as he wiped the death damp
from the face or carefully straightend one of
the limbs. He had scarcely finished his
task when the hospital steward and an
undertaken came in, bearing between them
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-03-28
A Convention of Life Prisoners.

A strange convention was held at the Ohio peni-
Tertiary this evening. After the dismissal of the
school connected with the institution there was a
gathering of the life of the prison, 1l3 in all.
who drew up memorial to the legislature asking
that the provisions of the parole law be extended
to them. Some of the favored asking the
general assembly to pass law requiring second
term men to serve double their previous term,
and for third-term men to treble their last term.
but this did not meet the approval of the wise
ones, as they were fearful that many requests
would tend to defeat the objects sought by the
life men in asking extension of the parole law.
The holding of the convention was sanctioned by
the warden.-Columbus CO., Dispatch.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-03-28
LOCAL PICKINGS.

Removals: AZ to 90.
Easter Sunday next Sunday
The clerks in the basement Office were given a
half holiday Saturday.
Notwithstanding the storm Sunday, chapel
we'll hlled with visitors from the outside
Thermometers in various parts of the city
registered from 10 to so degrees below Thurs
day morning.
Rev VIM. H. Albright pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church, m ade the rounds Of the pris
OF Monday in company with editor Seward.
The crew working outside were obliged to
come in Friday, on account Of the ncipient biz
zard. which ragged with more less violence all
day
Steward Benner spent Monday in Minneapolis
visiting his daughters, the youngest Of whom,
Miss Aggie. has been seriously i'll, but IS now
convalescent.
ANY of the inmates going out wishing to OBJ
tain canes by the dozen, get irst-class
at bargain of No. 3, A gallery. He has
large assortment, both plain and engraved.
The paint shop is now turning out from seven
to eight separators and three engines daily. These
are machines on which some new improvements
have been placed, which necessitates repainting
and vanishing
Editor E. F. Barrett tended services in chap
ell Sunday, accompanied by the entire Democrat
force and we had the pleasure of shaking hands
with w. H. Smith and w. NJ. Stevens, two typo
friends of lang syne of ye editor
State Boiler Inspector James w. Morse looked
over the prison Thursday. He accompanied
by the agent of the Hartford Boiler Insurance Co.,
tod no M uao IN the
excellent condition of the boilers and boiler
There many who say that our electric
lights are useless far the cells are concerned
and that they receive an insufficient quantity of
candles. AS friend, would advise those to use
some of our surplus supply of natural gas-the
sranks' volubity. M.
Mr.. T. s. Curley, of Binghamton, N. Y, is
visiting his cousin, 7. H. Curley, the efficient
shipping clerk for the jobbing department of the
Thresher Co., and in company of the latter made
the rounds of the prison Thursday. Mr.. Curley
viii spend the summer in Minnesota.
-Thos Deon, an employe in the machine shop
OF the Thresher Co. for the past years, left
Thursday for Oregon, where he will make his
future home; and James Green, another employe
of the same shop for eight years. took his depart
ure Saturday for the destination, also
intending to make the state his future resi-
dence.
The popular comedian, John Dillon, is billed
to appear in the city April 4, in "Wanted. the
Earth" Some twenty years back we were a regu-
lar attendant at Woods Museum, Chicago, where
"John' held forth nightly to delighted and appre-
ciative audiences, and we are gra tilted to learn
that he has lost none his old time popularity.
Wen be therein our mind.
We aim to give satisfaction in prices and in
quality of goods. in all departments of our bust.
ness and can. with pride, refer all strangers to
orr customers since 1856. We desire, through the
columns of THE MIRROR to call the public's atten-
, ton to our stock, at all times new. modern, and
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-03-28

There is only one religion-namely, that
more or less distinct feeling of dependence
upon Supreme Being which is common to
all men; and the sense of duty and obedi-
ence to the will of God which grows from
this and makes itself heard within u.s.
Frederick Gerhard.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-03-28

There is no fear in love; but perfect love
casteth out fear; because fear hath torment.
He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
Il. John, w., Is.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-03-28

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
HallOO Central.

Give me, please, Shoninger's Music store Say Central, wont you please trans init the message to them-they are such a reliable house it is really not even neces sary to examine their Pianos-that l want them to send me fine Weber Upright just like the one they sold Miss c, a neigh bor of mine. It is inst ielegant, both in style finish and tone-and say, Central, tell them I shall expect hne stool and scarf, as gift, one ofs the inducements they make for the holidays. Shoninger's is the only company that favors customers in that direction, but the other dealers, poor fellows they are so poor! prefer to buy of reliable house one that know will be here right along and always makes every promise gooi.
 This manner of buying piano may seem queer to some readers, but we assure you business has been done with us exactly on this plan, while some agents chase customers meeting them at every cross road ill season and more often out of season, until the customers arc afraid their com panions will think they are in debt to the agents Shoninger by honorable straight forward dealings steps in and makes the sale. Avoid such agents. They are considering your pocketbook more than the quality of the goods they are trying 10 sell you. We have no state agents, no county agents or town agents, because we combine all that ourselves under one head Manufacturers and state agents, and save you at least two profits. Extra induce ments for the holidays.
 Please examine onr stock.
 B. .SHONINGER X co. GEO L. PELHAM, Manager,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
Vine Street Assessments.

TINHE Court of Common Council of the City of l Waterbury, at a meeting held Dec: 3, 1888, as accruing to them by reason of the layout of Vine street, the amounts set to their respective names, to wit:
 Albert A. Irion $50; Edward F. Cole S25O; Sam- uel Greenberg $1OO; The Waterbury ManufacLur- ing Co. S450; Samuel Mccormick S450; Robert and Samuel Mccormick $12o; Alathea R. Kings bury S50 John c. L. and Emma NJ. Roggy $ls5; Alathea R. Kingsbury S25; Robert Mccormick S75; Bertha and Adele Pollak S125; Mannheim MendelsSohn $120 Robert Mccormick $120; Mar tin Buck master $120: Dixon R. Cornell S170; the heirs of Marcia Spencer 900; total S, 535
 Said court on said date awarded to the follow ing named parties for damages arising from the layout of Vine street, the amounts set to their respective names to wit: The Waterbury Manu- featuring Co. $500; the heirs of Marcia Spencer $450; total $750. For all other persons and prop critics interested in said layout. damages and ben efitS assessed equal. Benefits due and payable Dec. 31, 1SSS Damages due and payable January 3, 1889. Attest,
 E. G. KILDUFF, City Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
LET THE HUMRUG GO.

If, as has been claimed, Amos Cum mings and General Spinola sought to put the republicans in a hole on the civil service question by their raid in the house last week, they may find that they have had their trouble for their pains. Not one republican in ten it is safe to say believes in any other form of civil service than that which puts republicans in and democrats out of office. On what ever plea they may defend their belief the fact remains that the republican party has no sympathy with civil service reform as it operates to the benefit of the democrats.
 If MT Cummings or General Spinola, or any other honest member of congress, desires to test the republicans and expose their hypocrisy, let him propose bill to abolish the civil service commission altogether and so place them on record. It is quite possible that not many republicans would vote for its abolition, for they know that they can leave the Chi nese code of laws on the statute book and dodge their observance. Such men as Senator Ingalls, make no secret of their contempt for the humbug, yet they are too thoroughly impregnated with the juice of hypocrisy to vote as they be- lieve. Like Civil Service Commissioner Edgerly they believe the whole system to be un-American, to belong, as 1ngalls says, 'with coats of arms, heraldic de vices, gules argent, unicorns rampant livery and primogeniture. They believe however, that General Harrison will make clean sweep, and the hunt fol spells that has already begun is proof o1 this. It is not likely there will be many democrats in office after Harrison gets himself in thorough bouncing order, anC it is to be hoped there will not for noth ing could show more convincingly tho sniveling. Hypocrisy of the party. Int feeble vail of the mugwumps, like th' harmless chirp of the mosquito, may be heard in the land, but this may b, regarded as so much innocent recreation that amuses them while it does no harm to anybody.
 There is chance for Amos Cumming to distinguish himself by proposition t strangle the Chinese humbug. Hi project might not perhaps go through but it would have the covert sympath. of nine-tenths of the members of botl parties in and out of congress. And no protest were made louder than that o the decaying mugwumps, the republi cans could we'll afford to pass that b. with good natured contempt. The ex
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
How We Do 1t.

That's not our style,' said an old merchant on Saturday, "Hirsh, how do you expect to compete with the many mark down and reduction sales if you advertise that you are selling clothing at the old prices? Why not also sell it with a mark down?" Because that's our style," we answered. ''The public soon 'tumbles' to the mark down advertise ments."
 We are doing the hveliest business in Waterbury because prices are now, al ways have been since our opening, and always will be from 30 to 40 per cent lower than they are at mark down stores." Hirsh's is always the best place to buy clothing for either men, boy or child. We guarantee satisfaction or money refunded.
 Hirsh's Ten Per Cent One Price Cloth ing company, 1851 Bank street. SIGN OF THE WHITE FRONT.
 We manufacture all our own clothing. Factories Nos 43 North Third street and 306 Market street, Philadelphia, Pa. Each purchaser of children's clothing to the amount of S2.50 will receive an elegant sled, each purchaser of clothing will receive handsome souvenir. Come and see our grand display this evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26

LORD COMPTON, an English radical, recently declared that the existing stan dard of comfort for workingmen in Eng land was ''three rooms and a cat" If the rooms are well furnished, however, and the inmates have enough for them selves and the cat to eat, the English workingman is a good deal better off than some American toilers. It is doubt full if some of the workingmen in highly protected Pennsylvania could spare enough from their daily earnings to afford the luxury of three rooms and a cat"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
Ordinance Concerning Salaries.

Be it ordained by the Court of Common Council
 of the City of Waterbury:
 Section l. That from and after the first Men day in January, 1889, it shall be the duty of the City sheriff to attend all meetings of the Court of Common Council and of the several standing Boards and Committees of the same, to warn and notify all the members of said Boards and Com mitteeS of all regular and special meetings, and members of said Court of Common Council of any meetings of either body thereof when directed by the Mayor; he shall also serve all sidewalk street layout ard other notices of hearing required to be given by the City of Waterbury by its charter any amendment thereof
 Section ?. He shall receive for such services the sum of Si00 per annuM, but in case he shall fail to perform any of the services required of him as aforesaid, and shall fail to serve said no- tices as required by law, any of them, much shall be deducted from his said compensation as the City shall expend in employing other ersons to serve such notices, and for failure to attend the meetings of said Court of Common Council and of said boards and committees, such sums as the board of finance shall deem reasonable. The above and foregoing ordinance was read and passed in Court of Common Council of the City of Waterbury, D c. r.. 1SSS and approved by Henry I. Boughton, Mayor, Dec. F, 1888, and is a true copy of the original
 Attest, E. G. KILDUFF, City Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26

INDUSTRIAL statistics are likely to be a feature of the next census. The com mittees of both houses who have in charge the arrangements for the census have received petitions asking that pro- vision be made for the collection of facts which will show the number of persons employed, the number idle and the rates of wages in the various industries. It is also proposed to collect all available statistics concerning mortgages on farms and other property. It is easy to believe that the census of 1890 will have few more interesting features than these.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26

BECAUSE his mothers grandniece is to marry the crown prince of Italy, and the latter will then become brother-in-law of the Austrian crown prince, the posi- tion of Prince Ferdinand in Bulgaria is thought to be strengthened. But ma trimonial alliances will not keep the Russian bear out of Bulgaria if he takes it into his head to enter that principality. The bear has very capacious maw.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26

perience of President Cleveland, who left republicans in office to sting him like snakes in the grass, will not be lost on General Harrison or the republicans.
 And it is safe to say the mugwumps will
 be less obstreperous under the next ad- ministration.
 Civil service reform is snare and a humbug. Let the humbug go.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
Ordinance COnCerling Salaries
OF CITY OFFICERS.

Be it ordained by the Court of Common Council
 of the City of Waterbury:
 The salary of the Clerk of said City shall be fifteen hundred dollars per annum, to take effect on the first Monday of January 1889. the same to be in lieu of all fees or other compensation for services such clerk.
 The above and foregoing ordinance was read and passed in Court of Common Council of the City of Waterbury, Dec. 5, 1888, and approved by Henry l. Boughton, Mayor, Dec. 12 1888, and is . true copy of the original.
 Attest, E. c. klLDUFF, City Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26

THE employees of the Higgins carpet factory have had their wages cut 124 per cent. Their bosses told them that Har- rison's election was necessary in order to keep up wages. And so goes the cam paign of education.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26

HARRISON should have no fraud in his administration. Ex-President Hayes is a fraud from the top of his head to the soles of his feet. Send him back to his native obscurity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
HENRY F. GILL, M. ..
'ETRICIAN

PHYSICIAN, SURGEON AND OBSTETRICIAN, Has removed his office from B Bank street to 155 south Main street, where he can be consulted FREE OF CHARGE from 9 a Tn. to D.
 pr Gill has for 21 years successfully treated diseases, both chronic and acute, but he gives special attention to Throat, Lung and Stomach Troubles, Nervous Complaints, Blood and Skin Diseases and Female Dificu ties, from whatever cause. Married and single ladies can consult the Doctor in the strictest coatidence He cures Cancers Tumors, Piles, Gravel, stone in the Bladder Nropsy and all Surgical Diseases
 He also cures NERVOUS DEBILITY, SEM NAL WEAKNESS, ETC.
 Tape worms removed in 24 hours or money re- funded. Board and nurse for patients when re- quired; cottage hospital system. Night calls in midwifery promptly answered. Advice sent by mail to out of town patients and everything strictly confidential. Address with stamp, DR GILL, l55 South Main street, Waterbury, Conn.
 TETIMONIALS
 This is sample of many others:
 155 South Main St, Dec 12 1888. 1 take pleasure ill recommending Dr Henry F. Gill to any lady requiring the services of skill full physician or surgeon. He has in the short space of five weeks cured me of serious throat difficulty and also chronic affection peculiar to my sex. The doctor is mot only an educated physician, but gentleman of culture and general intelligence. Anyone desrous of more partic- ulars concerning my case can call or address me at 210 North Main street, Waterbury, Conn. MRS ANNIE F. BAssETT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26

HARRIsoNs educational campaign has only just begun. He will get more gratuitous advice for the next two months than any man in existence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
FIRE ALARM,

LIST OF FIRE ALARM BOXES. Corner Willow and West Main.
 Exchange Place. If East Main and Wolcott Road. 15 Corner Cherry and East Main, 21 Horse Railroad Stable (prvate). g Iron Bridge, West Main A Waterbury Brass Co. (private) 25 Corner Johnson and Waterville 26 Corner Prospect and Grove. 2 Junction North Main, Grove and North Elm. 2S Waterbury Mfg. Co 32 Corner Washington and South Main 34 Waterbury Buckle Co. 35 Benedict X Burnham Mfg. Co. S5 Waterbury Watch Co (private) SS Corner Grand and South Main. 42 Corner Union and Franklin 4S Scovill Mfg. Go. (private) 45 Corner Clay and Mill 46 No. Hose House, Baldwin. 47 Corner Dublin Street and Doolittle Alley. S12 Corner Meadow and Bank. S14 Corner Meadow and Cedar street. 321 Plume < Atwood Mfg. Co (private) saS Holmes, Booth < Haydens (private.l S2i No. 4 Hose House, s25 Corner Simons and Burnham streets
 INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY HOLDERS
 To give an alarm, open the door, pull the hook down once and let go, then close the door
 Do not pull the hook if the fire bell CT small bell in the box is striking as that indicates an alarm has already been given.
 Be particular to remain at the box until the ar -iyal of an officer of the Fire Department, who
 seease the key; or, if circumstances will not permit remaining then the proper officer will re- turn the key to the holder as soon as convenient Always give the alarm from the box nearest the fire.
 Key Holders upon changing their locations vii please leave word with the Chief Engineer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
TAKE NOTICE!

VTNHE cheapest pace earth to buy Boets, l Shoes and Rubbers. How is it? buy direct fro the manufacturers and discount all bills. l own my store, have no rent to pay and attend to business Del sonaly; Therefore can sell for half the pr, fits of tn who buy of iobbing houses and pay b rent and other ex penses. For casn l will sell fine anu good BOOTS, SHOES and RUBBERS oh aper than any other man. ha,e some
 Police Shoes, Waterproof, Hand
 Hair Lined, Worth $55O, for $4,0O Ladies and gents, come to the Brooklyn Shoe Store BIO Bank slr> G, and be conr inced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26

THESE are the shortest days of the year. But they are not half as short as the pockets of the Christmas buyer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26

Look in Lake, Strobel & Co.'S windows and convince yourselves that they are in the iewelry business.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26

his ambition to be the great American advertiser.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26

Florida oranges and lemons and maA aga grapes very fine at Ladd's.