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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-12-27
The PerUSal OF a Book.

Select books that are informing ard so far as
in your power equip yourselves with wide knowl-
edge in all branches of history. literature and af
fairs Are you deficient in any of these? Then
seek the best authorities and bring yourself to
the highest standard in that field without delay.
Let your intellectual progress be marked with
positive accumulat.ons. When you read book
that is really worth the me you spend with it, do
not cram your M nd with others man in a
hurry is apt t" cram his gripsack, but do little
earnest and profitable thinking before you take up
its successor in your reading course. The perusal
Of a book gives birth to ideas in way connected
with the subject Of which it treats. All careful
readers should, however. avoid dwelling too long
upon one line of study or thought. Light and va
Red reading should be interspersed with the
solid and useful. An extreme in either direction
is to be avoided. Magazine of American History.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-12-27

Here is sermon that needs no eloquence to
unfold its lessons. How many Of our number are
shielded by an ''aias' and would be these
unfortunate ones. unwept and unknown, should
the dark river be crossed? Perhaps it were better
that it is so; yet who among us would choose such
death? These men have friends some place in
the world who near to them our
friends to They died in prison, and. SO far as
their having lived. How many of us would like
this judgment? None. Yet it would be in.
evitabe in many cases. Has life nobler aim
than prison cell? Surely there is for all a
brighter day if we will but endeavor to reach it.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-12-27
LOCAL PICKINGS.
INSPECTORS,

-g,eK change, l27 e to II A.
No zaore recreation until July 4. 'S9.
-The eell.room exercises Tuesday were very
enjoyable and were of the same character as on
Thanksgiving.
Work was suspended Monday on account
Of the rain. thus giving the inmates a good rest
before Christmas.
The prison Inspectors have returned after a
risit 30 many Of the eastern prisons and will make
.heis report to Gov. McGill on Jan. Sd.
Christmas was bright day and the slight snow
Of Monday might was melted from the most ex
posed places by the warmth of the sun.
The three holidays of the year. Thanksgiving
Christmas and the 4th OF July, by far the
snghtest days in the year-to prisoner.
Population raises in all places and very per-
sep.asay in eur little world. few weeks ago we
we're below 400, now we have APO. Female popu.
2atiOn Increased to 4.
"A first class dinner was served on Christmas
day consisting of roast pork and apple sauce.
oyster soup. mashed potatoes. pumpkin pie and
coffee with milk and sugar.
1T is an unusual thing to see a warm rain at
ahis season of the year in Minnesota, but as
thirty to forty-two and the water down
main street. forming respectable rvuet
Our representative American" danced "a
heap" on Christmas, to the amusement of the
spectators. What contrast the scenes of the
prison must be to his life in his native
Ia ants He soon tired of such active exercise
though, making an excuse. "eat much.'
We aim to give satisfaction in prices and in
quality Of goods. in all departments of our bust
ness and ean with pride, refer all strangers to
enI customers since 1856. We desire, through the
solnmns of THE MIRROR to call the public's atten-
non TO eur stock, at all times new, modern, and
by far the largest in the ST. Croix Valley of drugs
aarnity medicines. lumbermen's drug supplies,
paints, varnishes, brushes. and beautiful parlor
aEd banging lamps Crandall g. Barclay.
The storm of protests against the selection of
aniamiliac hymns on Sunday are basketed on ac-
eonnt Of the fault not being repeated on Christ
mas. Yhe books were purchased that all
may sing, and it is utter folly to sing new hymns
ever Sunday. 1t is certainly more commendable
10 1g familiar music we'll than fail on something
that one has heard before except the choir, for
aren they have not arrived at that degree of per-
lection where they may scorn to repeat music.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-12-27
A Fortune for a Friendly Nod.

retired Government clerk died in Vienna a
few days ago. and bequeathed considerable sum
of money in these terms: up the second flight
of stairs there lives at door No. 60 widow who
has two daughters. l leave the sum Of $4,000
forms to the one who always nodded in such a
friendly way when she met me- The two Sis
tiers fell out as to which of them the old gentleman
had left the money. Legal proceedings are pend
ing, but the lawyers said to be inclined for a
compromise by dividing the money.-Jolet Daily
Press.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-12-27
The Saloon-Keeper,s Earnings.

II have made near 1,OO4 during the last three
months" said a rumseller boastfully to crowd
Of his townsmen. You have made more than
that" quietly remarked listner. what is
that?" was the quick response. You have made
wretched homes-women and children poor, sick
and weary Of life You have made my two sons
drunkards," cont nued the speaker. with trem-
bling earnestness. You made the younger Of
the two so drunk that ne fell and injured himself
for life. You have made their mother a broken
hearted woman. Oh yes: you have made much
much more than can reckon up, but you'll get
the full ar,ount some day."-Church Herald.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-12-27
Sunday Services.

The address OF our Chaplain was upon the life
hereafter revealed by John, and its relation to
things of this life His text was Rev. IL:
And saw the dead, small and great, stand be-
fore God; and the books were opened: and anoth-
er book was opened which is the book Of life: and
the dead were judged out of those things which
were written in the books according to their
works. The following is brief epitome of the
sermon. He said that the text declared two
things: first that John the dead, thus declar.
ing future exstence; and that they stood be-
fore God to be judged. This life is but prepare
tory for eternity. There is not thick wall be-
tween this life and the next, but thin curtain,
that is displaced as one makes the transition, it
trembles for a moment and then falls silently to
its place again. John saw through this curtain
and gave his wonderful Revelations What
influence should these have upon our lives? Most
of US have borne friends to the grave; mother,
father, sister, brother loved one. They
only behind the curtain awaiting our coming. We
are only pilgrims or travellers who sojourn here
for br. eff season. There are two kinds of trav-
elers. One travels only for pleasure or selfish
joyment. He may have left quiet. pleasan
home behind him. But he forgets it and if, in af-
ter years. he returns. his home has become tame
and distasteful to him. He remembers only the
dinners and designations of his travels. The other
traveller has distinct object in view and that is
a return home with knowledge and experience
that will be pleasure and benefit to himself,
home and friends His life is centered upon the
future the first traveller thinks only of the fleet
ing present.
-. The dead stand before G cd. millions upon mill.
ions, host upon host. They are behind the cur
tain and stand up to be measured. There are va
rious standards of in this ife the boy
takes his father; the scholar, his Teachers the art
list, beauty; all consciously unconsciously Judge
themselves. Whatever standard we set up, we
are satisfied or dissatisfied, in proportion as we
approach it. 1t often happens that the ones most
satisfied with their condition the least worthy
of commentator because their standard is so low.
Others with Jesus Christ for a model. constantly
striving by word and deed to emulate His example
and virtues, may sink deep in the depths of des-
pair because they fall far short of their stand
ard while in reality they tower above their fell
low-men because their standard is so lofty. We
can learn this lesson do not compare yourselves
with Others or be satisfied with a low standard.
Look to the next world for your standard. Take
Christ for your model and them when you stand
before God to be measured you will not be found
wanting.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-12-27
Heavy Penalty.

London Nov. 3O.-It seems incredible that in q
civilized country like Hungary such barbarous
punishment as five years Imprisonment in dark
cell should be judicially inflicted. special dis.
patch however. says that two convcts have just
received this sentence for taking part in prison
mutiny. The rngleader, who had committed
murder was never fully sentenced to death
Jackson Republican.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-12-27
What Good Teeth Mean.

Good teeth mean, to certain extent. good d.
gestion and consequently good health, while bad
teeth often mean the contrary. Too many people
force the stomach to do the work that the teeth
should have done, and the much abused. long suf
fering stomach rebels at this new function thrust
upon it, and the most dangerous results follow as
a natural consequence.-Herald of health.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-12-27
!. The Mirror.
Worth Rem EN- berinG.

For The Mirror
Worth Remembering.
The time to be good is NOW.
Remember that Heavens gate is open
wide enough for us to bring others in.
If you ever get discouraged in a good
work, tell God. but DON'T tell your NEIGH
Dor.
When death, the great Reconciler has
come, it is never our tenderness we repent
of. but our severity.
The best thing to take people out of their
own worries is to 20 to work and find out
how other folks worries are getting on.
Let us thank God that our lives have run
in pleasant surroundings, in influences that
make it easy to be good, and never again
harshly blame those by whom respectable
existence has to be FORGED OUT!
You find yourself refreshed in the
presence of cheerful people Why not
make earnest effort to confer that pleasure
on others? Half the battle is gained by not
allowing yourself to speak gloomy word.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-12-27

Everything may be mimicked by hypoc-
ricy but humility and love united. The
humblest star wrinkles most i'm the darkest
night The more rare humility and love
united, the more rad ant when they meet.
-Lavater.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-12-27
JOSIAR.S CHRISTMAS EVE.

dedicated to the W. c. T. IT,, of Faribault.1
Well Dan. tibet clangin' bell hes tapped, the
'Iectric lites is out.
Their aint no sound excepin' of the mite
CARDS crepin' bout.
It's Crismus eve. an tho the day hes been
all dark an drear,
Sumthin' come this afternoon tibet brO't a
thankful tear.
The Wimmn's Temperance Union frum up
at Fairy'bO.
Sent me bran new handkerchief es white
eS driftn' snow.
old eyes wet.
To think them Christian wimmin. didn't
such as me forget.
An so it set me thinkin' Dan, ov why tibet
they Shud do
A friendly act ov tibet kind, fer sech es me
an YOU.
AM l reckon it wuz Jesus Christ. thet made
them do tn deed.
An, l reckon tibet they knew that they wuz
sOwn' Ov good seed
Well gettin' ov tibet present, it remin led
me Ov home.
Santa Clause to come.
beside the chinIbly place.
With smiles of pleasure shinin' out on
every happy face.
1t minded me ov mother when she told
about the star
Thet lowered over Jesus in tibet land away
so far.
How they found him in the manger layin' on
his mothers breast
An tibet if we wud but love him we could
find eternal rest.
Then my tho'ts went OH to manhood to the
day took a wife.
TO the little child tibet cum along to COM
fort ov my life.
TO her sweet blue eyes wide open es she
herd what wud say
When l spoke to her Ov Santa Claus, an
told Ov Cr>mus day.
How one Crismus eve dressd her in her
nitegOwn spOtless white.
How she Rugged ME close an whispered
dear. sweet papa. nltey-nlte."
How in the mOrnin' when she walked. her
heart wuz full ov glee.
Fer Santa Claus he'd cum along an left
CriSmus tree.
An thinkin' ov one little child another
cum to mind,
L he sweetest cnllU Eternal OOu III heaven
or earth cud find.
OF the little baby, Jesus. born so long ago
tO-nite.
The gentle, loving Saviour, up in heavens
home so brite.
Then sad tho'ts of poor old mother, cum
into my head an went,
And saw her brown eyes full of tears. her
head in sorrow bent
But knew this blessed Jesus He wud fill
her he art with joy,
An make it light fer her to live without her
Youngest boy.
So God bless them Temperance wmmin fer
rememberin' sech as we
May the angels guide them every one. safe
DER the crystal sea,
May they h'eve crown in glory an home
among the bleSt.
May they find a place to lay Their heads
upon the SaviOur'S breast.
For The Mirror.
Worth Remembering.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-12-27

Every young man. on entering the bust
ness world. should form for himself or
adopt at the suggestion of competent advis-
ers. a plan of life based upon sound NOR
atty. and shaped so as to accord with the
bent and scope of his mental capacity.
His course chalked out. let him take ccur
age, and. with stout heart amid all dan
gers. pure conscience amid all temptations.
and clear head amid all perplexities. push
forward with hope and confidence.
lier's Once Week.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-15
THEY DON'T LIKE IT.
The Jokers Claim a Game that is
Awarded to the MackeyS,

A special meeting of the directors
of the Amateur base ball league was
held last night at Mission Garden, for
the purpose of determining whether
the game between the Mackeys aud
Jokers, on the 9Th inst, should be
counted in the championship contest.
1t will be rememb ered that on Sun
day, the 9Th inst, the Little Jokers
and Mackeys played at the Springs,
and during the game the appointed
umpire, without authority, delegated
his power to another at the instance
of the Mackeys and the Little Jokers
tacItly assented to this by playing I'M
der the new umpire. They are de-
feated and now they claim that the
game was illegal and should not be
counted. 1t was agreed upon to leave
the matter to the decision of the presi-
don't, who decided, that according to
the facts and the merits of the game,
and that the Jokers were the first
to raise a complaint against the
umpire appointed by the presi-
dent, it was his decision that
the game should be considered a fair
one, and should be given to the
Mackey's. Although the decision
was not strictly in accordance with
the National League rules, the presi-
dent thought it a just one, as there is
no rule especially governing an in
stance of this kind. An appeal was
taken from the decision of the presi-
dent, after it was agreed upon by all
that his decision should be final, and
the matter is yet unsettled. There
will be a regular meeting of the direc-
tors Thursday night.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-15
Chicago POST Office Robberies.

CHICAGO, August 15.-The post Of
fee inspectors having in charge the
letter box robbery affair, have COM
pleted a partial list of checks, drafts,
money orders and other negotia BILE
papers, which were found in Won
Oberkampfs rooms, and say thus far
it foots up over S25, 900. The inspector
is satisfied as to the aggregate. All
the stolen documents which were re-
covered will be fully million. There
is no means of telling how much cash
Won Oberkampf secured as many
people are in the habit Of sending
small amounts through ordinary let
ter mails. The inspectors think it is
the most colossal mail robbery ever
known.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-15
Blaine's Distinctions on Tariff.

New YORK, August ia Wash
ington special to the Herald says,
there will probably be no senate tariff
bill after all. Blaine has been heard
and he wants the issue made distinct
between what he calls protection and
free trade. He does not want it clOuded
by the necessity of defending repub-
lican bill. These views are not
publicly avowed, but there is good
reason for believing they represent
Blaine's wishes. His opinion is said
to have been made known to the re-
publican senators by Senator Hale,
who has just returned to Washington
from conference with Blaine in New
York,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-15
Yellow Jack in Cuba.

ST. JAGo DE CUBA, August l5.-
There were twenty deaths from yell
low fever in this city up to the 2Sth of
July, largely among the military. New
food in furnished in the disease by
lot of freshly arrived Spaniards,
who are working at the Paraguay
mines near the city. The weather is
favorable for a yellow fever epidemic
in that Island. Reports continue to be
received from the interior. Many chill
dren and native Cubans are dying of
yellow fever.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-15
Iowa Citizens Versus the r. RS.

DAVENPORT, Ia, August ia
meeting of jobbers and manufacturers
of every commercial city in Iowa was
held here last evening to consider the
new tariff proper by railroads. Sew
eral speakers, among them Gov. Lar
rabee and w. H. Ferbert, of Dubuque,
asserted that the railroad had filed
papers with misrepresentation.
charging the people of Iowa
with efforts to ruin their prop
erty. All this was stamped as
untrue. and the railroads denounced
in bitter terms, and charged with I'M
just treatment of the business men of
Iowa. Gov. Larrabee made all asser-
ton that the railroad companies had
determined to punish the people ofIowa
for daring to assert their rights, and
the mana ers of the roads are resolv-
ed that the shippers and masses of the
people, shall not exercise a right or
privilege in this matter of controlling
freight. He had carefully investi
gated the new schedule prepared by
the state commissioners and was salts
fled that it was not unjust. A COM
mittee was appointed to draw up a
plan of action against the railroad.
No secret is made of the fact that
steps are being taken for a legal
fiDht
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-15
WELLINGTON r. BURT,
NOMINEE OF THE DEMOCRATIC AND
GREENBACK PARTIES FOR Gov
ERNOR OF MICHIGAN.

A fusion arrangement has beaten
the republicans in Michigan before,
and the democra and greenbackers
try it again this year. They consider
that they have good show for the
governorship. Their can didate, Will
lington r. Burt, of East Saginaw, is
very popular with the Knights of
Labor, of whom he has a large
number in his employment.
Mr.. Burt was born in Genesee, New
York. August 26, 1882. When he
was about seven years old his parents
removed to Jackson, Michigan, a place
which was then quite out in the
woods and comparatively wilder
ness. Mr.. Burt was twelve years of
age when his father died leaving him.
the eldest of the family, geneeal
manager and provider on the farm.
His life on farm was a
stern reality to him in youth
and manhood. During his time of
''roughing it" on the homestead Mr..
Burt somehow managed to secure
three years good schooling. A year
after he had attained his majority he
left farming to see the world. Sub
sequently as sailor, miner and con-
tractor he visited many countries.
In three years time he returned to
Michigan, satisfied that there was a
brighter outcome for him there than
elsewhere. He went to work in a
lumber camp in 1857, on a salary of
thirteen dollars month. At the end
of the first month he was made fore
man at twenty dollars a month. He
worked on for five months when his
employers failed and he lost his five
months wages and some money he
had loaned. But he went to work
again with might and main, and made
money enough to buy timber land and
60 into the lumber business OH his
own account. In the course of time
he acquired mills of his own, and be-
came identified with the salt business
and shipping interests of the North
west. Since 1873 Mr.. Burt has been
President of the Michigan Salt Asso-
citation.
For some years the candidate has
taken an interest in political and state
affairs. AS a republican he was elect
ed Mayor of East Saginaw, in 1867,
and was delegate-at-large to the re-
publican convention of 1880. Since
1881 he has been voting with the dem
ocrats. AS he is very popular with
all parties in his state, his nominal
ton is believed to be a very strong
one.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-15
IN BURNET COUNTY.
What Is Being Done There and Ex-
pectations of the County.
prpSrr Aup 10 1899

what Is 6SinR DOne lhSTS anu
pectations of the County.
BURNET, Aug. Is, 1883.
Editor San Antonio LI9HT:
have had delightful stay in Bur-
net and must say that am favorably
impressed with Ii, Tor unquestionably
the mineral developments prove that
this is the richest section in the state,
and what is OF more advantage to us
is that it is tributary to San Antonio.
And it will remain so if she is wise,
but if not, mark my words, another
city will rise in Burnet county that
will over-tOp anything in the state,
and be the Birmingham, Sheffield
and Newcastle of Texas, all combined
in one.
The capital city is rather dead at
the present time, but the business
men have a justified confidence in the
future, not only of the city but the
county.
The corn and oat crops are good,
and large quantity of sweet potatoes
are raised in the county. The cotton
crop is all that can be desired and If
rain falls soon, a bale to an acre is as
sured.
The Lithographic stone quarries
created much excitement and reason
able expectations are INDUCED in, for
this stone is of great density and is
excellent in every way. Judge Brook
er and Fitzgerald are here splitting
rock on Mr.. Davis property and the
results are being eagerly watched.
Cadwallader, of the Maverick Litho-
graphic establishment has been here
after photographic stone, but couldn't
make any terms for it.
There are many prOspectors here
working quietly in the mining re-
gions. OF course, they are wisely 81
lent, but you can bet your sweet life
they are satisfied with the results of
their investigations.
At Marble Falls a boot and shoe
factory has been organized, giving
employment even now to sixty men.
There ought to be one in San Anto-
Mo.
The population is mainly American,
and some of the ladies present the
highest type of beautiOus American
womanhOOd.
DIR. Award, state grand commander
of the Knights of the Golden Rule,
has been here and organized new
castle.
These are facts, the humorous
side of the picture remains
to be told. That the "schoolmasters
is abroad is apparently indicated by
such public signs as 'Boot and shoe
dok tor" and "Cash paid for Hydes,"
but the people as a rule are education
ally the equal of any other city.
was amused the other day to see
a country boy handling for the first
time piece of ice. After looking
carefully at it for some time and ex-
amining it he said: "Well, if that
don't beat anything 1 ever saw, and
to be so cold in this hot weather."
and he giggled quite as badly as his
honor does when he gets a point on
Gallagher. More anon.
Yours, respectfully,
GEORGICUS CAENACUs.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-15
Building Permits,

Mrs. E. H. Power, lumber kitchen,
corner San Marcos and Lopez streets;
8.
H. Haubold, lumber addition to
tannery, east side South Laredo
street; $.
Otto Gerlach, lumber kitchen, north
west corner Ruiz and San Marcos
streets; 3.
g. M&gerstadt, lumber stable, cor
ner Barrera and Camargo streets;
s.
Anton Samanuqe, brick dwelling,
corner Colorado and DelgadO streets;
s.
Jacob Wetzel, rock dwelling, corner
Ninth street and Avenue D; 81, GOO.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-15
PARENTS CRDINALLY LIABLE.

More than half of all deaths occU
before six years of age. An army of in
nocent, lovely children are swept
away each year. Parents
are criminally responsible for this.
The death rate of children in England
is less than half this. Acker's English
Baby SOOther has done more to bring
this about than all other causes COM
hined. You cannot afford to be with
OFT it. For sale by RAGLAND.& Coo