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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-05-30

ity will accomplish more than moral SuaSiOn-
In all cases where there is a sense of
moral principle existing in the man. Ii he
is devoid of the latter it is folly to apply the
former and the only course left is to place
him where he cannot further cOntaminate
his younger brethern. In all institution
such as this one, it is practically impossible
to properly grade the inmates and keep
those who can be influenced to lead better
lives form those who are determined to live
and die as they are. 1t seems hard for one
who is in the fold of black sheep to express
such sentiments of another. but | apologize
to no one for SO doing; L single out no ndi-
vdual only state what is a deplOrable
fact. The reformatOry, therefore. is grand
step in the right direction, and if the pro-
posed branches of industry and studies are
applied in such manner as will win the
confidence of the inmates this state will
reap harvest in her new institution that
will aStOnish the older heads of refOrma-
tories where the iron hand of severe dis
cipline rules. l tell you that if young
man is susceptible to reformation it can be-
accomplished only by such course of treat
ment as will cause him to become convinced
that it is ''Only his reformation" that is
sought, and not perpetual punishment for
his felony. When you convince him of the
dCtudl SlIlCcTlCy oI lllcSc lnOtlVeS, you dt
once gain his confidence and then the rest
is sure to follow. Let the state of Mime
sofa consider less the idea of copying after
system that adhereS to compulsory meth
Ods, and lead off in the more humane more
practical and more christian plan, and after
eleven years trial they will be far more apt
to show statistics that will forever bury the.
old system of prison rule.
Now word to the many editors who
have so generously indOrSed our little paper.
We want you to feel assured of our full ap
probation OF your kind consideration. To
be sure we feel that We have merited such
praise. and now why not take upon your
selves the duty of agitatng more liberal
form of prison discipline. If you see any
suggestions worthy of your approval in our
MIRROR. do not hesitate to aid us in our ef
forts, not only to better the condition of our
fellow men, but also society in general.
We may be accused of hypocrisy by those
who consider man behind prison bars as
little short of being demon, but we have
a calm faith in the good judgement OF those
who can at least perceive a tone of true
sincerity in all we attempt TO express. We
have no other object in view, and we seek
no unmerted approval. INGOMAR.
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4 Quaker Printers Proverbs.

Never send an article for publication
without giving thy name. for thy name
often secures publication of worthless
article.
Thou shOuldst not rap at the door of
printing office: for he that heareth the rap
Sneereth in his sleeve and loseth time.
Thou shOuldSt never read the copy on the
printers case or sharp and hooked cOntainer
thereof, or he may knock thee down.
Never inquire of the editor the news: for
behold it is his business to give it to thee at
the appointed time without asking for it.
1t is not right that thou shouldst ask him
who is the author of an article. for it is his
duty to keep such things unto himself
When thou dOSt enter his office take heed
unto thysef that thou dost not look at
what may concern thee not, for that is not
meet in the sight Of good breeding
Neither examine thou the proof sheet tor
it is not ready TO meet thine eye, that thou
mayest understand.
Prefer thine own town paper to any other,
and if thou hast not already done so. sub
scribe for it Immediately.
Pay for it in advance. and it shall be well
with thee and thine.-LeMars Ua.) Globe.
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For The Mirror.
THOUGHTS IN PRISON.

In prison. think unmOved who can.
What grim satire on lordly man
In Gods own image wrought;
Whose soul aspiring seeks to climb
Up to the heights of the sublime.
And yet so low is brought.
Still there are hearts as true and brave,
As beat without this living grave,
Who for one act of crime
Inside these prison walls have lain.
Through dreary years of care and pain.
In manhood's burning prime.
Should not such long and weary years,
Such lonely days OF hopes and fears
An expiation make?
That to such men a pardon given,
Would be gift approved by Heaven.
AS sweet to give as take.
There never yet was task more sweet
Than to guide the captive's eager feet
Unto the prison door,
And throwing its gloomy portals wide.
Point to the glorious world outside,
Saying-"GO and sin no mOre.'
C. II. ON
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The RefOrmatOry Question.

Editor Mirror:
In my article in No 40, aimed to call
check upon one great fault that has hereto
fore been the worst feature of men who de-
nounce different prison managements, viz:
to recite imaginary evils in order to awaken
the sympathies of susceptible people. After
re-reading both Observers article and my
own. am constrained by sincere desire
to be just to every one. to admit that two of
my expressions were uncalled for. l Ger
tainly do not pretend to consider the views
of our several contributors as being without
sincerity on their part, neither do l con-
slider that the subject of reform in prison
management is not one of the most import
ant, as well as one of the noblest subjects
upon which we should present our views.
AS to my assertion regarding the "One-
sdedness' of previous articles bearing upon
this subject. | can see far more clearly than
can any who read it, that have, in express
ing myself as did. misrepresented my own
views to far greater extent than | have
those Of my fellow unfOrtunateS. | there
fore recall that statement and in so doing |
teel that am in no way renOuncing an
honest conviction, but rather correcting a
very careless and purely unintentonal, ac-
cusatiOn 1t is the simplest thing in the
world for one to make mistakes in writing
and the most difficult to correct. Charles
Lamb, | think it is, who said, "Readng
makes full man; writing an exact man."
l believe it as regards writing if he had
fallen into such pitfalls as my last one. Be
that as it may, | will return to the question
at issue. have made my apology and as
include in it all that may have seemed un-
just l will now express my views in what |
trust will appear a more rational manner.
In criticiSing Observer | perhaps misun-
derstOOd his meaning. His article, as |
looked at it, denounced two methods, or
more properly speaking, two branches of
industry to be adopted in the new refOrma-
tory. viz: mechanical labor and education.
These are in my opinion, two of the most
essential steps in the right direction as re-
CARDS the future reformation of the man.
In taking exceptions to what at first ap-
peared to me as being very absurd state
ment. l naturally felt disposed to denounce
such views without regard to the personal
feelings of the author. 1t appears from
Observers last letter that | misinterpreted
his views on this point, for he assures us he
was not antagonizing these two subjects,
but rather the ''mode'' of instruction, and
marking system" now in vogue in the
Elmira retOrmatory. On this point do not
think Observer and will ''crOss swords"
as will be seen further on in my views con-
cerning the same. l am sorry to have mis-
construed his meaning, but certainly was
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-05-30

1t is firm religious principle. acting up
on manly and enlightened mind, that
gives dignity to the character and compOs-
ure to the heart under all the troubles of the
wOrld.-ChicagO Sunday National.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-05-30

Let man give the reins to his impulses
and passions. and from that moment he
yields up his moral freedom.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-04-19
ROSWELL.

Spring has come again and everything
looks lovely in town The forest is putting
on it's beautiful green The young ladies
are blooming in their spring attire.
Roswell is manufacturing town. The
Roswell Manufacturing Go. has one large
grist mill and two cotton mills and is doing
good business under the management OF
Mr.. + Minhinnett, president The Lau-
rel Mills Co. also have one grist mill and one
wooden mill This mill is in healthy con-
dition and Is managed by Mr. J D Sher-
man, president We have twelve business
houses in town, also one livery stable. three
blacksmith shops and one planning mill Mr.
Eugene Wood is putting up saw mill and
cabinet shop We have three churches
Presbyterian, Methodist, Missionary Bapt st
and Primitive Baptist church near town.
Although we have healthy l. cality, we
have six doctors Mr. Judson Edridge is
putting up dwelling on Atlanta street and
Mr.. S R Dunbar will build new house
soon.
Mr. c. A Dunwody has been to Pick
ems county looking after his interest in Il e
marble quarries
Mr.. w. G. Dunwody has returned home
from Gadsden, Ala.
DR. Geo. ID. Couch, from Newton, Ba-
ker county. is associated with his brother.
DR.. A. b. Couch, and will make this his
future home
--On last Saturday a patty Of ladies and
gentlemen came over from Marietta to visit
our town, and were delighted with our beau
iiful locality and splendid scenery The
following are the names "a the, appeared
on the register at the Watson House Dr.
Geo Il Gushing Mrs Geo Ii Cushing,
Misses Harriet and Bessie Gushing and
Mrs F G. Howe, chicago, Ill; Miss Mary
Cole Marietta Mr.. u. +. W. Miller and
Mrs \ K Miller, Brooklyn, N Y We in.
vited them to call again and many others
also REPORTER.
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DUE w EST.

Our community was again shocked by
the sudden death OF Mr. William Z. Orr, whc
fell dead in his lot at sunrise on the l4th
inst Mr.. Orr rose early, had prayers, ate a
hearty breakfast and had repaired to his
COW lot and assisted his wife in milking In
driving his cows out OF The lot, one OF them
turned out of the path, when Mr.. Orr ran
few steps to get her back in the path the
exertlon Of which brought on apoplexy
A little boy was IN the lot with him and
saw him fall and gave the alarm. Mrs. Orr
and Mr. A. ID Green ran to his side and
used every effort to restore lite but to no
avail MIR Orr was born in jackson cum
ty Ga Oct the Bird, 1873 moved 10 this
county Jan 1885 He married Nancy NJ.
Green, Nov. 9Th 1888. He was 70 years
8 months and eleven days old He joined
tue Mars Hill Presbyterian church Aug.
the llth sS44, and he has ever lived up
to its requirements. He was kind and de-
voted husband, an affectionate father and
| obhging neighbOr, ever ready to give his
aid either in counsel or otherwise, true to
his God, to his government and nelghOOrs
| His place in the Community is hard 10 fill
Nj. Orr was District superintendent OF Red
! Rock DIS riot, also Superintendent of the
5 5. at Red Rock, OF which trust he will be
greatly missed.
But we humby submit to the will of God
VINO sent his angel reaper and have reaped
another ripe sheat aud have garnered 1t III
the garner OF eternal repose Servant Of
God, well done, rest hOm the thy loved en-
pluy rhe battles fought the victory won
enter they Masters joy His remains were
interreG Sunday A p M, in: the presence Of
a large cOncourse Ct friends and relatives in
Mars Hill cemetery Funeral services con
Quoted by Rev. A 6 Johnson; we tender
our sympathies to his bereaved wife and
eight children who are lett 10 mourn his
demse. AMOR
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MONDAY.

Mammoth the 18th inst, by Rev
A. B. Vaughn, at the residence OF the brides
father, Mr.. J. J. Greer to Miss Anna Fow-
Ter. The bride is one of Mondays most
amisble young ladies. while Mr. Greer is
one Of Cobb's most worthy and honorable
young men. We congratulate them both
and wisl them long, happy and prosper
Gus life, and after this life, life eternal
We have been authorized to state that
the young people of-Noopday and vicinity
will have picnic on the second Saturday
in May, near Hoy's crossing. All invited
to attend, with well-6led baskets, of course
Mr. j. P. Boring Grew off his millpond
last week and caught some very fine carp
weighing from 6 IN Is lbs, besides good
many other fish. Mr.. Boring never fails to
invite his neigbbors in where there is any
thing of the kind on hand CRICKET
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-04-19
A BLIND BIGAMIsT.

MONEY is the open sesame to the
doors of society as we'll as the affec-
tons of maidens. An aged blind
man came to Atlanta a few weeks
ago, and he recounted his fabulous
wealth with fluent and oily tongue.
He told Of his rich gold mines in
Montana, and of his princely income.
He exhibited his jewels and his
watches, and be put maiden hearts
to Huttering. The old man said he
was alone in the world and had no
companion to make glad his heart
an help spend his money. A Miss
Autman, a nice girl of respectable
and well-to-do family, became infat-
uated with the prospect of being the
wife of the rich old blind man. Her
brother protested-said that it was
dangerous to marry stranger-and
he believed he was an impositor.
The glare of wearing brilliant gems
blinded the girls judgment as com
pletely as we're the orbs of her rich
old lover. She knew it could be only
as he represented it. And marry him
she did. The popularity of beau
tiful young girl marrying a blind
man, and the reputed owner of rich
Montana mines, caused the marriage
70 be flashed over the wires by the
Associated Press. A young girl in
Effingham, Illinois, read the dispatch
in a st. Louis paper. She had been
made a victim by marrying a blind
man, who claimed to be a rich miner
and who deserted her after a two
days honeymoon. Her name was
Montgomery. She telegraphed to
Atlanta for the blind mans arrest
for bigamy and took the train for
Atlanta at once, where, with her at
torney, she identified the blind man
as her husband. He confessed his
guilt. And it is also learned that h
has third wife in Ohio, with other
places to hear from. "All that gilt
tiers is not gold"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-04-19

Ex-senator Conkling's illness has
brought forward the statement that
in the North west, where billiards
are co nmon, physicians are con
stantly called on to treat patients
who, from exposure to the weather,
have become subject to abcesses at
the base of the brain. 1t is a recog.
nized fact in that part of the coun
try that long exposure to the cold i
very liable to result in pus formation
inside the head. Come South We
home seekers, and keep out of the
blizzard region.
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LOST MOUNTAIN.
The fortune teller has lett our commu-
nifty, thank the Lord

The fortune teller has lett our commu-
nifty, thank the Lord
Sorry to see a number of detective
books and papers in circulation among TIE
boys. Such reading is not good for you,
boys
Uncle Billy Ward, one of our oldest and
most respected citizens is ia bad health
Some of our best farmers speak of sell.
ing out and going into some other business
after this year
There seems TO be a great hue and cry
made to get the Northern people to come
South and take up the unoccupied lands.
That may be best, but when they do so will
some one kindly inform us where our own
people and their children will get homes in
the future2
E S. Mayes and G. W Pharr organic
ed a Sunday school at Oregon last Sunday,
with Jack Nor is as superintendent.
Some Of our farmers have large sur.
plus of potatoes which they find no market
for. Plant cotton next time. PELEG.
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Posr OAK.

There must be a place in Marietta
where spirits. oft do congregate,' for our
fat friend went down there few days ago.
and got brick in his hal" which caused
him to lose bundle of dry goods
Mr.. William Bearden, wife and one son,
are seriously i'll
MIR II. L. Cramers lecture at Post
Oak, We learn, was not very largely attend
ed He advertised to explain why the poor
grow poorer the harder they work, and he
also proposes remedy
The best joke Of the season is on W. Il.
Haygood He was tramping around in the
woods near his residence and came across
a small newly made grave. He went with
all possible haste to notify some OF his
neighbors. Gathering up the necessary
tools they repaired to the spot After delib
Grating whether TO send for the coroner or
not, they decided to investigate without that
officers presence So while some worked in
terrible suspense, the others stood around
in GREATNESS silence At last the shovel OF
the workman struck a plank, Uncle Sam
Bailey exclaimed, obi Lordy~ The hair
on the heads OF all present began TO rise.
Bill Haywood actually had TO mash his hat
down They raised the little plank, when
10, ana DehOidl that was hll there was IN
the grave Some one had taken down fin
ger board and buried it to fool some one
and Bill was the unfortunate one. He pro-
posed to set EN- up" all round, if the
crowd wouldn't tell, but the joke was too
good to keep.
The following poetical effusion accci.
dentally dropped from young man pocket
at Mt Bethel church on last Sunday
"hetheFit is original Or not, deponent saith
not:
i wish | was my sweethearts pup,
Their we would drink from the same cup,
And when her arms his neck i.nprison,
Oh, don't wish my neck was his n.
Since one of our school teachers quit
teaching the young idea how to shoot, he
has gone to teaching a young OK how to
pillow, and thinks he will succeel |. Perhaps
he will make United States Senator
Miss Florence and Ola Teasey, of Al
pharetta, visited Mrs. I. W. Garrison, Jr
last Sunday
Mr.. Mat Bearden had the misfortune 10
lose one of his horses few days since.
NoMINIs.
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KEEP COOL DURING THE CAMPAIGN

The campaign will soon begin and
the candidates will soon begin band
shaking and kissing the babies. Now,
let the average citizen keep cool.
cultivate his farm as usual and grant
freedom of opinion to his neighhors.
If your neighbor does not vote the
same ticket that you do, do not sup
pose he is a heather and call him
hard names. Don't go shouting
around this summer and autumn for
your friend A.. and yell for A. upon
every occasion and at every gather
ing, and in your meanderings neg
lect your cotton and corn. First
make your crop and have something
to eat at home, before you work and
yell for any candidate, even your
friend A., who will soon forget your
labors in his behalf, but your neigh
bors will not forget what a fool you
were during the campaign. Attend
the primary meeting, take an inter
est in politics and be certain TO vote
the Democratic ticket, but dom
make fool of yourself by your in.
temperate zeal and abuse.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-04-19

Clark county held an enthusi site
Democratic meeting on the 18th inst.
and adopted resolutions endorsing
President Cleveland and his tariff
message and instructing the dele
gates elected to vote for only dele.
gates to St. Louis Convention who
are pronounced for Cleveland. Also
expressed ''hearty approval of the
the course pursued by our Senator.
Alfred IL. Colquitt, in his fight for
the people against monopoly, aud ex
tending thanks to him for his great
speech on the tariff, in that it voices
the sentiments of the people of Clark
county" After reading of these res
olutions the convention elected
Messrs. Lester, j. IL. Dorsey, f. IL.
Dorsey, A. p. Henley and Krone as
delegates DR.. Lyndon, one of the
most popular men in Clarke, was de-
teated on account of his opposition
to Cleveland's policy.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-04-19

There was to have been wedding
in high life at TeKama. Neb., few
days since. A wealthy man aged
81, was to marry a beautiful girl Of
Is. The company had assembled
and the girl and the old gentleman
were standing before the minister,
when the customary question was
asked if she would take him for lie
husband. She dropped his hand,
and, bursting in TO tears cried mo.
| won't" She then ran up stairs to
her room. The old man left and the
company dispersed in confusion
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-04-19

The man who has just married his
seventh wife must now give way to
the woman who has married her
fourteenth husband, and who lives
in Mexican county, Pennsylvania,
her name being Mrs. Ida boosted.
Mrs. boosted is not more tian 40
years old, and she is very proud Of
her Juno-llke form. She began mar
rying when she was just out of short
dresses, and remarkable TACT con
necteG with her matrimonial ven
lures is that all of the fourteen hus-
bands are yet living. She has been
legally separated from thirteen Of
them and is now living with No. IA.
The number IL is supposed to be an
unlucky one, but these thirteen ex-
husbands no doubt think they are
much luckier than No. II.
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Bridge Contract.

Win be lei IT, the lowest bidder on Satur
day the 18Th day Of May next, before the
curt House door 10 Marietta at 10 O'Clock
a m, the contract for furnishing material
and hpildiug y wooden bride across Sweet
Water creek, kno" n as "MstA Bridge
The bride will be 100 feet long The
contractor To give bond and security for thf
huildin of said bridge according to pl
and SPEC ficstinns. Plan end specifications
can be seen at my office Warrant On tho
county Treasurer will he issued 10 "a meni
vi said work On the complet on and acre I.
ance of the same This April 18Th 1888
II. VI. HAMNErT, Ordn,y
Cobb County, Ga
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BRIDGE CONTRACT.

Will be let to the lowest bidder before
III court house door on Saturday the 10 h
day OF May next, the furnish ny OF the nj
eriai and building a wooden bridge Nicka-
j ck creek, near Tap Stewards Tn
bridge to be 100 feet long. Plans and speci
fcaiious can be seen at this office. The
contractor TO give bond and security TOR
the faithful peri rmanee of his contract
according to plan and specifications War.
rants on the County Treasurer will be is
sued tor the payment of said work on the
completion and scceI tAnce Of the same.
Fl NJ HAMMETT Ordinary.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-04-19
Their Business Roomino.

Probably no one thing has caused such a
general revival OF trade at w H. Millens
Drug Store as their giving away to their
customers OF so many free trial bottles OF
DIR Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton Their trade is simply enormous in
this very valuable article from the fact that
it always cures aud never disapponts
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Group,
and all throat and lung diseases quickly
cured You can test it before buying y
getting a trial bottle tree, large size 81.
Every bottle warranted.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-04-19
AUSTELL,

Among our late arrivals we are pleased
to note that of Mr.. W. c Hewelt and lady,
of Eastman, Ga. Mr.. Hewett is a progress
i've Southern Hotel man and is thoroughly
acquainted with his business, having man
aged some of the mos popular hotels in the
South He was manager of Catoosa Springs
tor several years and also of the Globe Ho-
rel OF Augusta He has leased the SAT-
Springs Hotel from Mr. W. Il Sheiverton
Tor the coming season The house has been
thoroughly reftted throughout and equip
ped with every modern convenience and
from the present outlook we could only pre-
diet success 'or the Salt Springs Hotel I'M
der its new and able management.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-04-19

A farmer near Chebanse, ILL.,, hav-
ing an OK that did not obey orders.
concluded that the animal was deaf,
and bought all ear trumpet, which
worked with great success. The ami
NAL had lost its appetite, but with
its return of hearing ate heartily
The ear trumpet is fastened in place
by wires around one of the horns.
This story is from a Western paper,
and no chrome goes with it.