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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-02-08
DIED..

In Coleman. Wis, OF diptheria. Henry Beaudry,
aged years, months and IS days.
The death of loved one is always sad event,
but when that one is in the joyous years of inno-
cent childhood, the grief of the mother is beyond
all description. 1t is grief which the mother
who has stood over her child in the chill embrace
of death, knows; but she may gain a morsel of
consolation from that last look, and cherish the
memory of the last kiss of the lips of DEATH but
to me, confined in prison, this privilege, this
natural desire in the mothers heart, is denied,
and my only consolation is in hope for a meet
ing beyond the grave. Twill live with no other
object than to purify my soul that l may realize
this hope. Bnt oh! how dismal to think that L
must live in the mar row confines of cell. The
world of activity, where one may bury the sor-
of the past and live to do good, comfort the
afflicted, help the needy and fulfill the true mis-
sion of woman. is denied me. Is it possible for
one to commit crime great that no amount of
suffering will pay the penalty? Can there be no,
forgiveness for the violation of a law made by
man. when God is ever ready to forgive those who
violate His law? Certainly if mental pain pay
the debt, the death of my three children since 1
have been confined here has been enough to en-
title me to forgiveness AZILDA BEAUDRf-
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-02-08
A New Hoop Machine.

During the past week there was turned out of
the machine shop new barrel-hoop machine
which promises to revolutienize the mode of man.
ufacturing that staple of cooperage and also to
put fortune into the pocket of its inventor and
owner. a Mr.. Olund of Hudson Wis. We are not
well enough acquainted with machinery to give an
intelligent description of its working; it must be
seen in operation to be understood. Il is fitted
with circular saw and a multiplicity of revolv-
ing knives so arranged and adjusted a, to turn
out hoops from poles four inches in diameter Or
less at the rate of six per minute At the same
time it trims the knots and rough bark from the
pole and leaves comparatively smooth surface,
making the hoop of uniform thickness.
All of the work on this intricate machine has
been done from the drawings by one of the in
mates. Samuel B. Trip. and the perfect manner
in which the work has been done places Sam
in the front rank of careful and painstaking ma
chinists.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-02-08
TOnllny's Opinion.

Editor Mirror:
While reading THE MIRROR of Jan. 25, no.
ticed piece entitled, "A Letter From Mother,''
written by Tommy Lawson. and it appears that it
was too babyish for some of our would be despe--
radoes $50 T. S. says.) Tommy told me that he
had scarcely got in the door of his workshop be-
fore they started to guy him, calling him 'mam
mas baby boy" and Juvenile reformers'' etc.
Now, my opinion of such hash-house fends and
back-door workers who claim to be 'big guns is
simply this: they never had mothers love, or if
they had they too tough to think of it as they
ought to. Its such 'stifs'' these who don't ap
precat" piece such as Lawson wrote. For my
part tx it about as nice and appropriate
a CONF. ution as has appeared in THE MIRROR
"a piece that anybody should be proud to, claim
his own. 1 suppose they will put me- down as
another mammals darling" Well, l will give
you straight tip" If had taken my dear old
mothers advice would not be playing old solitary
in 440 now. don't want anyone to put me down
as would-be reformer. don't exactly believe
in these pen-and-lnk reformations think mans
actions speak louder than his words. Yours sre-
spectfulIy, TOM KENNEDY No.2
1--WE that acquaint ourselves with every zone,
And pass both tropics and behold each pole.
When we come home are to ourselves unknown
And unacquainted still with our own SOUL.
Sir j. Davies
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-02-08
True Courage.

In the prison lot at Farview Cemetery is a
snow.covered mound of earth and beneath it, in
the endless sleep of death. is all that remains
earthly of George Curran' who died here last
fall of consumption. He was young man under
20 years of age at the time of his conviction in
Minneapolis. He was serving a two years sem
tence for grand larceny and he would have been
liberated the coming April. From Il letter re-
ceived at the prison few days since written by
his sister. it appears that he passing under
an assumed name to shield his relatives and
friends from the disgrace of his fall. 1t is also
apparent that at the time of his death he thought
his secret would enter the grave with him, and
that those he loved would suffer from his
disgrace. Courageous heart! what ill-conceived
messenger of the disturbing elements filched from
the grave this last consolation Of the dying boy
who would sacrifice his life rather than cause
those he held dear one pang of sorrow.
There is as yet no clue to his name. The letter
directs that the answer be sent through some one
living in st. Paul. the initials of whose name
were given. The letter written in frank
affectionate Tone speaking in endearing terms
of their meeting when he should de restored to,
liberty. 1t was signed by her first name. ~
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-02-08
LOCAL PICKINGH,

-..Have some toddy EddieY' Thanks. Oh!
F. w. Meehan, Owatonna. visited his father,
guard of shop E. Wednesday of last week.
Rev w. H. Harrington. publisher of the Min
netonka Mirror, paid the prison visit Friday.
Miss Nelli e Maddox presided at the organ at
the afternoon exercises in the chapel, Sunday.
Owing to the rush of other business mail will
hereafter be delivered but once q day-in the
evening
Mrs. Edwin Dunn donated six copies of the
Christian Herald and Signs of Our Times to the Ii
brary last week.
Mrs. W. H. Carman and Mrs. Nellie Ransom,
Minneapolis, attended the c. II. A. U. exercises in
the prison chapel Sunday.
Steward Benner and v. 7. Cover paid visit
to st. Paul Thursday, and remained over to the
storming of the ice palace in the evening.
Monkey Wrench" Franklin made an unsuc-
cessful attempt to escape last Tuesday. He now
wears jewelry in the shape of chain and 25-pound
ball fob
sheriff Truelson and Deputy Sheriff Mahan,
of Duluth, delivered three prisoners Wednesday,
one for five years and two for two years and three
months.
None of the diners with uncle John B. will
ever die of ennu. John always has something
to say. and if it isn't "bucksea cates.'' its some
thing else.
During the month of January there 10
arrivals and discharged. Population JAM 81
1876, gain of one December. There were
in hospital.
H. ]. Chambers has been succeeded as super
intendent of the Thresher Co. by Mr.. r. H. Dixon
recently elected by the board of directors at its
meeting in the East.
j. Q. Adams, editor of the Western Appeal
st. Paul, and Mrs. E. B. Smith, of the same city,
paid visit to the prison Tuesday, and called at
the library and MIRROR Office.
Chaplain Albert had large and appreciative
audience in chapel. Sunday, more visitors being
present than at any morning service within the
memory of the "oldest inhabitant.''
Among those present at the Sunday afternoon
exercises were Mrs. and Miss Mackey, Mrs. r. c.
Orff, and Messrs. schupp, John Oshaughnessy.
Moffatt, WEIGH, John McFeer and ]. c. Rhodes, Jr.
Amos Rowe. formerly usher at the prison, has
been appointed night cell-room guard, it having
become necessary to increase the number of night
guards. Amos is good hoy" and we are glad
to see him back again.
Capt E. G. Cross of the delegates to
the Minneapolis convention to organize Re-
publican State league. Thursday. He says the
bombs are all planted to blow the dems out of ex-
istence on the 5th of November next.
The boss messman. not content with having
his "silverware' shine like polished plate mir.
ror must needs 60 to work and paint all the furni-
ture in his realm heavenly blue. much to the
discontinue of some of his ''dude" boarders.
Owing to the lateness of the hour at which the
members OF c. T. A. U. arrived at the prison the
exercises were necessarily cut short. There were
81 visitors from the above union. So from Mime
apols and 80 from ST. Paul. and we regret that we
were unable to ascertain their names.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-02-08
INSPECTORS Meeting.

The board of prison inspectors met Thursday,
and transacted the usual amount of routine bust
ness. A. X. Doe the new inspector. was elected
chairman, instead of E. G. Butts, term expired
Applications were received from Drs w. H. Game
and B. ]. Merrill for the position of prison physi-
clan. The question of salaries was discussed at
some length. and correspondence with the heads
of other institutions will be had to ascertain
whether the salaries now being paid here are in
excess of those paid for like services in other
places. The monthly pay roll now foots up 80 500
per month.
After visit to the cell room the board adorned
to March 2.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-02-08

Considerable disappointment manifest.
both from the inmates and the members of the C.
7. A. u, at the non-appearance of either Father
McGolrick or Father Murphy at the temperance
exercises Sunday. Notwithstanding this disap-
pointment. we all spent a very profitable hour.
H. ]. Chambers, was presented with a silver
water and tea set by the foremen of the different
shops of the Thresher Company, Friday. The
events took place in parlor B. of the Sawyer
House. and the presentation was made by l.. Sar-
gent, superintendent of the jobbing department.
-Messers. Fogel. Dixon and Buchanan. the three
new officers of the Minnesota Thresher Mfg. Co..
have arrived in the city, and were looking over
the various shops last week, all of which they
found excellently equipped with the best of ma
chinery. The families OF the above gentlemen
will remove to saltwater in a month or so.
The numbers on galleries A and B, up to Al
are the same Those sending papers on these gal
leries. where the numbers come between and Al
inclusive, are requested to also mark the letters
of the galleries well number of cell, as it is
impossible to determine where they belong other
wise. Please cut this out and paste it ON your
memory.
Some of the "cute'' boys who attempt to pass
notes through their papers informed that it
will not do. Monday morning the P M. found a
contraband letter secreted in a magazine and both
note and magazine were destroyed, as all papers
and books will be when there is any attempt at
trickery; and persistence in this violation of the
rules will bring the culprit to grief huff sed.''
Deputy westby left Tuesday morning to attend
the Wardens convention which convenes on the
in, oil of II bo OH n
and in the interim Assistant Deputy John Cover
will act as deputy and Il. W. Alexander assist
ant deputy. v. T. Cover takes Mr.. Alexander's
place in shop and M. B. johnson will act as hall
guard. Steward Benner will perform the duties
of deputy during the absence of the deputy and
assistant at night
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
our customers since 1885, We desire, through the
columns of THE MIRROR to call the publics' atten-
ton to our stock, at all times new, modern, and
by far the largest in the ST. Croix Valley, of drugs,
family medicines. lumbermen's drug supplies,
paints, varnishes, brushes. and beautiful parlor
and hanging lamps Crandall & Barclay.
1t doesn't seem possible that one could read
ten or dozen large papers, like the Chicago
Times, for instance, in evening Yet. since
the p NJ. began distributing papers every morning,
some of the inmates have received that number
and sent them on the rounds again the next morn
ing. Some of the papers were over a month old
these will be destroyed hereafter. Don't ride a
free horse to death" is our advice. We think that
one, or two papers at the outside, should be suff-
cient Tor any one person to pass daily.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-02-08
Quarterly Statement.

quarterly statement. ....tft
The following were the expenses and earnings
of the Minnesota State Prison for the quarter
ending Jan. 81. 1885,
Salaries and Attendance. 5 S,2O9.27
Food. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 5,221.52
Clothing and Bedding. Observation-Disclosures. 2,49l.98
Laundry Supplies. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 35.35
Fuel. Observation-Disclosures. 1.410.91
Light NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1871
Medical Supplies. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 15S.0S
Freight and Transportation. 1883
Postage and Telegraphing ............ 1865
Books, Stationary and Printing. ....... 201.75
Household Supplies. Observation-Disclosures. 240.27
Furniture and Upholstery. ............ 1921
Building, Repairs, ETC.. 1890
Tools and Machinery. .................. l05.09
Expenses not classified. ......... 100.25
Total. Observation-Disclosures. Sl9, Sc
EARNINGS.
Rent and Convict Labor. ..............$ 11,469.9S
Board U. Prisoners, collected. ........ 29S20
Miscellaneous ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 2640
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $11819.33
Iocdi eAPehse.. slS,4oIoo
Total earnings. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 11,8l9.33
Note-The good conduct payments are not
included in expenses.
FRANK BERRY. Clerk.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-02-08
Sunday Services.

The scriptural services was from the third chap
ter of Genesis. After announcing his text Mr.
Albert said 1.-The story of Eden is fixed but in the
imagination of men. We learn it in childhood
and neverfOrget it, He dismissed the subject of
the location with the remark, lit is lost.'' The
recital of literal fact, simply the clothing of
spiritual truth is of long standing and yet
in the main outline both must be true or both
false. The race began, and began with Adam
good" There was Eden. The first step must
be in virtue vice. There is the fall. The race
through all its history gives an echo of this lost
Paradise. Man always thinks of himself as an ex-
lie. with his home lying way back in the msts of
the past. In the longing for immortality we almost
hear the voice of God, ''But he put forth his
hand, etc. So with some the wedding day is to
every young Adam and Eve the beginning of life in
Eden. Soon the dream is dispelled. So every
where. Paradise is lost. Everywhere are the
cherubm and the sword.
He then spoke of the more spiritual side. The
meaning of the story of the garden with its one
forbidden tree is, that man has his limitations
He is under the laws of God, and to disobey is to
lose his Paradise Even yet we have each an
Eden. And we have all eaten of the forbidden
fruit, and Eden, too, is lost. The surest place
anyone can stand is outside his Eden with the
cherubm and flaming sword behind him.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-02-08

Pure, unbOunded love Thou art;
Visit us with Thy salvation,
Enter every trembling heart"
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-02-08

The following were the expenses and earnings
Of the Minnesota State Prison for the quarter
ending Jan. 81, 1888:
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-27

with politics and the tariff than the man
IN the moon.
So far as the Press and Dakotaien is
concerned the Argus.Leader quotes
without authority. The Press and Da-
kotaian has never said that the farmers
alliance had no "business to meddle with
politIcs"--that its mission was "to buy
binding twine"-that members of the
alliance should have nothing to do with
politics or tariff. 1t has never favored
or expressed any such narrow view. 1t
believes that farmers, whether members
of the alliance or not members, have @
right to ''meddle" with politics and
tariff, and further, that they would fall
far short OF their duty to themselves if
they did not "meddle" with politics and
tariff. By "meddling" in the eense EN-.
ployed in the Argus-Leader they are
understood TO be interesting themselves
in the politics of their country. When
any considerable number of men. classi-
fed or anolassified, cease to be inter
ested in political matters it is the begin
ming Of the end of government. When
the yeoEanry OF this country overlook
and neglect that duty it would be time
to call halt and fashion anew the
foundations of our institutions and re-
gain their aid and counsel. The Press
and Dakotsian is in favor of an aliiaa ee
between the republican party and the
republican members of the farmera' al.
lance and it would not close the
door against those repentant democrats
who desire to come it. Ii believes the
farmers alliance to be en- intelligent and
effective business organization and if it
can, through Its strength as an orgaGi,
cation, influence any public reforms its
work should be commended and eneour-
aged. The Argus-Leader proceeds with
it's article, remarking:
The farmers alliance says very plainly
that it is for tariff reform; the republic
can party says: I'VE favor the repeal OF
internal tsxes rather than surrender any
part of our protection duties"
Clearly it is bidding fora democratic
alliance with the farmers alliance. We
presume it can secure the democratic
votes of that organization--or rather
that the democratic votes within She
alliance belong and will go the demo.
cratic party without being secured. But
| that demand for tariff reform on the
part of the alliance will ALLEVIATE sny OF
its republican members is rot eyen 9
proposition for discussion. The repub-
licsn party has declared in its platform
that it is for tariff reform, but it de.
mands such care and watchfnlness in
bringing about the reform that American
labor shall not suffer by the changes
made. Republican members of the
formers alliance believe IL this. Demo
cratic members do not.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-27


In Sphinx county the farmers alliance
and the prohlbitionists have Joined
forces and nominated county ticket
The prohibitionists take the sheriff and
county attorney and give the alliance
the balance of the ticket. The demo-
Gratis of Sphinx county will endorse the
combination OF the prohibitionists and
farmers. @. II. Myers was endorsed by
the farmers convention as Legislative
candidate. He is the kind OF man to
send to Bismarck. He was a member
OF the capital commission whom the
gang could not corrupt and is an uncom.
promising advocate OF many needed
reforms in Dakota.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-27

Another circular has been issued to
the American people by the brotherhood
of locomotive engineers. In it an appeal
is made to all laboring men to shun the
Burlington. 1t reminds the public that
the strike Is not off and that the 40" is
losing all the time. "The desperate
situation of the company" the circular
goes on to say, SIS shown by the dyna-
mite scheme of the Pinkertons, which
they ere vainly endeavoring to fasten on
the brotherhood" The circular CON
sinues in this stalwart language:
The officials of the Burlington have
said they would cruah every labor or.
ganizstlon in the country, and every
dollar paid to them will be used to buy
courts and lawmakers and other machine.
ry necessary to crush the laboring men
and to protect Engl,sh monopolies. II
the workingmen do not protect them.
selves and throw off the chains forged
by these English bull heads, our con.
dition will be worse than that of the
pauper labor OF the old world"
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-27


The o bden club is trying to raise a
large sum OF money TO be spent in furth.
ering the free trade propaganda IN the
United States. Lord Brassey has given
el 900, others less, and the hat is going
round.-London Iron Era.
Lord Brassey (suggestive name) has
wealth invested in English manufactures
and wants to sell his wares in America
The hat of the Golden club, after it has
finished its rounds, will be emptied OF
the table of the American democratic
committee and its contents will go te
swell the democratic campaign fund
England is bidding high for chance tc
pauperize the working Glasses in the
United States
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-27
Handled With skiIi.

Washington special 81 have never
seen measure handled with greater
skill anywhere than was the Mills BILL"
said Mr.. Bynum, OF Indiana, who is a
democratic member of the house com.
mittee on waye and means, and who was
commenting to-day upon the work
which was completed en- Saturday
"When We began the consideration OF
the Mills bill there were thirty democra-
tic members opposed TO it. We did not
see low it was possible when the debate
first began TO secure the adoption OF the
bill. 1t seemed that nearly everybody
in the house was opposed to IL. The
majority Of the members of the commit
tee were against it, and there was nearly
az much dissatisfaction among the re-
pubiicans. And yet We had done every
thing we could 10 please avery body. O
course the demand OF the president tha,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-27

The Railway Age warns the peopls Of
the northwest that while there is actual
need for many thousands OF miles of new
railroad, they may not expect that
building will be pushed while certain
northwestern state Legislatures continue
in hostility to railroad interests. The
Railway Age 10 no doubt right. A great
many people elected as members of
Legislatures seem to think that so long
as they make war upon railroads they
must gain the applause OF their consti-
tuents. They may be dong their friends
more harm than good AT the same time.
Rapid City Republican.
This is subject important enough to
command the serious consideration oflall
the people of Dakota. The experiences
of Iowa and Nebraska should not be lost.
We cannot afford to antaRonize railroad
! interests to an unreasonable extent. Our
present railroad laws afford sufficient
protection to the people and there is NO
demand for radical action. Dakota has
always found its railroad companies
willing to submit to reasonable restric-
tons, and beyond these 1t is exceedingly
unbusiness like to go.