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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-02-15

on an introduction before and after, have
suffered. Ifs so l will not open the wounds
which are healed. Even while writing this
l forget that l am still a sufferer and am
every minute expecting dull thud and a
crash followed by silence to see what effect
it will have on me.
Hoping this will meet with your SYM
pathy, and that your coincidence is heart
felt L must close. Yours in Still (warm) :
water, Ed. BROWN.
P. S.-If you would like to hear from me
again, will write upon "a Cup of Choco-
late; or. The Basket" and IAN Antiquated
Hand Saw" E. B.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-02-15
STRUGGLE UPWARD.

Better to struggle and toll up hill.
Though heart grows faint, and fingers bleed.
Than rushing go-like the mountain riIl-
Downward, with eager, headlong speed.
Stem the swift tide; never idly drift;
In lfe's great conflict strive TO win
Cling to the oar in the rapids swift
And fight your way from their roaring din.
Pull with will, strength conquers all;
Keep up the stream, beware the sands!
Row for your life out from the fall
Keep to the right with steady hands
Who can say that you shall not win?
Watch the beam of the guiding starr
Steer from the quicksand shoals of sin
There, just there, is the harbor bar
selected.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-02-15

saltwater, Minn. Wednesday, Feb. 15 1888.

and cheer to all who need it. but as 1 have
already taken up so much space will only
say in conclusion: We have not all high
priest who cannot be touched with feeling
Of our inhrmitieS. but Savior who, HIM
self having suffered, understands ALL our
needs and truly cares for us. Your friend,
Mrs. l.. NJ. SMITH.
Supt. Jail work w. c. T. u. ST. Cloud,
Mnn.
Feb. 6, 1883.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-02-15
Friend On the Outside.

Editor Mirror:
Will word from The outside world be
admitted in your paper? One Ofmy friends
''within the gates'' kindly sends me TIE
MIRROR every week, and l am deeply in
terested in its columns. find much that is
true and beautiful, as well as some articles
that bring the quick tear of sympathy.
Frequently find some article that it is hard
to resist the temptation of answering. l
have learned through your little paper, as
well as by personal acquaintance with some
of the inmates, that there are noble minds
and deep thinkers in the prison, but find
also, what is not to be wondered at that
you grow morbid and take a little darker
view of life than is actually necessary.
In your last issue was deeply interested
in "Junius Juvenalis' =" journey through the
cell room, and give him cordial cOmmisera-
tiOn in his failure to obtain cane. But one
thing he says cOnvinceS me that while the
convict may be misunderstood, and thought
of much more harShly than there is any
occasion for. he, too is capable of doing in
justice to friends on the outside. l have
two of those beautiful boxes made by friends
within the walls. DO prize them merely
as works of art and beauty? L assure you,
NO. TO me they are treasures no money
could purchase. The work is fine and
beautiful. One was made me by a
friend who has gone out into the tempta-
tions of the world. He was long months
making it, and l never look at it's beautiful
tracery of leaves, flowers and words. "A
Token of Regard" without his face is be-
fore me, and many bitter tear has fallen
Oh its polished surface for the noble young
life, bllghted by sin. TO me that box is
sacred as shrine. | never see it without a
thought Of prayer going up to the dear
Father who knows where Harry is, and what
he is doing, and who is able to save, even
to the uttermOst. My other treasure was a
present from one still with you. and brings
ever to my mind earnest, noble words OF
hope and faith he spoke when talked with
him in the prison. No. dear MIRROR. do
not think that because a person is FREE it
necessarily follows that he or she is heart
less, unsympathetic, or cold. honestly be-
leve there are some as noble minded people
behind the bars as any at liberty, only as
frost is needed to bring out the sweetness
Of fruit. SO trouble often brings to light truly
good traits that lie hidden beneath the sur
face.
fear am making this too long, but 1
want to tell 'PheniX' that was much in
terested in his "CriticsmS." No. he does
not need ''some member of the w. c. r.
u" to help him ''stand." There is so lit
tie one can do for another, there so soon
comes limit. beyond which even the most
devoted friends cannot go to help one but
there is One who was tempted in ALL
POINTS like as we are who suffered impris-
onment, desertiOn of friends, poverty and
death, just so he might be able to enter into
our feelings-One who is willing and able to
helm uS-and If ha m humilafiO even
for strong, ambitious young man to accept
of the Divine friendship.
l wish | could speak word of comfort
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-02-15

Our Lord God doth work like a printer,
who setteth the letters backward: we see
and feel well his setting, but we shall see
and print yonder in the life to come.-Mar-
tin Luther.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-15
Conion Bros. & Go.
 BOSTON Dry Goods, Shawl, Cloak and Suit Store. And Housekeepers' Emporium
Popular Entrance Floor. EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTIONS FOR
 THIS WEEK. Stupendous Sacrifice Sale that caps the climax of
 Low Prices.

We will sacrifice during this sale the most complete and desirable line of goods in corsets, gloves, silk and lace mitts ladies and children's hosiery; ladies white muslin gause, merino, lisle thread and silk UNDERWEAR
 Having to dispose of the large stock of L. NJ. Bates x Go, purchased by us at tn, sheriff's sale, together with our own gig antic stock, and knowing from experience that the quickest way to do it in the short est time is to put it before the people al such low prices that will put to blush al pretended competitors prices. Every article is distinct prize and the pric, quoted is only one fourth original cost The few selections appended are mere outline of our wonderful offerings:
 Ladies White Muslin Sets, consisting ot Chemise, Night Dress, Skirt, Drawers and Corset cover, all for $1. 50, worth S Ladies' Lisle Thread Vests ill all the beau tiful shades, soc, worth $l 0( Childrens fast black, ribbed Hose, with white feet, in all sizes, for 67c q box
 worth $1.25 Goods offered at our usual low prices al ways prove to be a tempting consideration to judicious purchasers, but goods at less than manufacturers prices are a novelty that will prove irresistible.
 CONLON BROS & co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-15
Cloak and Suit
 ParlOr Floor.

The enormous quantity of choice costumes just arrived d from the sheriff sale of the bank rupt stock of L. M. Bates & Co, Twenty third street, Sixth ave, New York, have crowded our spacious parlors, in fact uncom- fortably so. The room we mus have for our fall goods which will soon commence to arrive and the money we must have so as To be able to take advantage of opport- tunities like the above as the oc- cur frequently if one only keeps on the alert for them. The var iety is SO extensive it would be tedious 10 enumerate allin detali. To say we will sell you Ladies White Lawn Suit for $3.25 gives y ou no idea of values. The ex- cellency of style and workman ship of these goods, (which, bear in mind, were manufactured fol the Sixth ave trade that Is the finest in ths country,) can only be fully appreciated by an ill- spection. The old saying is there is salways a pick to the last but first choice Is most ,lways the best.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-15
coNLoN BROS & co
Basement Floor

Bargains from the sheriff S sale! we have always found it paid us to sell at reduced prices all goods we have secured at prices lower than the market figures, thus giving you an oppor- tunity to purchase at extremely low prices, and at the same time insuring Us rapid Sale of the stock, and, consequently, a quick return of the money. We would call attention to a line of Towels, Crochet Quilts, Scotch Ginghams, Sateens, Velvets and Silks. These lots are mixed anI of so many different styles and quail ties that it would be impossible to quote prices, but on eXamina- tion you will find that never in the history of the dry goods trade in Waterbury were such values ever offered for the money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-15
BoarderS Wanted

commodatea a few good parties with Room an, % 2 Bosrd First class board at reasonable rates
 14o East Main Street. Next to Spencer 6 Pierpont's.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-15
THE BABY ANARCHIST.

{! Around the house all day he goes, By baby fanoies led; { He sometimes stands upon his toeA \ And sometimes on his head. He takes the flower, pot and all, And puts it in his lap; l He spills the syrup in the hall | This naughty little chap. Your silk umbrella spick and span.
 He sticks in deop rat-holes; ] And with his mothers rarest fan \ Hammers your frailest bowls. 1 He ties the pendulum with string While singing baby songs; He's always sure to put ono thing . Where something else belongs.
 He'll take a match and light the cas- !. He'll paint the poodle's head; And pour frai, crackers in your-hs3 And leave them in your bed. { Adown the register he'll throw The spools with nimble wrist;
 He's often wished in Jericho
 The Baby Anarchist.
 But never war upon him wage,
 Nor whip him till he roar
 Suspend him in 8 roomy cage,
 Five feet above the floor. --rfLek
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-15
New England Disenfectant Co.

are now prepared to furnish all kinds of Deoderizer and Disenfectant and sure preventative for Buffalo Bugs and Moth Wax and all Xii is pertaining to the business; and furthermore our teams do all business between sunrise and sunset, and have control of all Disenfectants used in the Nnugatuck Valley, Meriden, Dan
 bury and New Britain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-08-15

-"Wel1," said an undertaken, "rm not much of a fighter, but when it comes to boxing l can easily lay out any man. .''-U Ui1dertdkerS' Journal
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-20
WILTON STILL TALKING

over Rich Mr. GWnnIng's Disappear.
 ance.
 Considerable excitement has been caused by the sudden disappearance of T. B. Gun ming, of South Wilton. Mir. Cunning was married to an immensely wealthy lady whose fortune, it is apparent, he tried assiduously to run through with. Some three years ago the papers gave graphic accounts of gigan- tic barbecue he gave near New Rochelle, vehicles of every description, and all the horses in the town, to transport his guests to his place, where whole sxen were roasted and liquor ran like water. Everybody got drunk and a reign of terror was inaugurated, dur ing which even Mir. Cunning found it advis- able to shut himself up out of harm's way. A couple of years ago he came to South Will ton, bough the best farms at the owners own price, erected costly buildings, purchased the best bIooded stock in large numbers and at fabulous prices, employed an army of help, carried into effect the most extravagant and visionary ideas of modern agricultural theo~ rists Of late there has been Q growing sus- picion that Mrs. Cunning was becoming tired of his wild and reckless expenditures, and the climax is supposed to have been precipi- ted when a short time ago Mrs. Cunning caused lawsuit to be nolled which Cunning had brought against the German coaohman justifable. Mir. Cunning left suddenly a few days ago, leaving no clue to his pres- ent whereabouts, but he is supposed to be in Canada. He has left an enormous amount of debt and taken with him large amount of cash belonging to Mrs. Cunning.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-20
STATE CoRRRsPoNDRNCE.
North HaYen.


 Nov. Yesterday being cool and pleas ant with good bracing air people felt like getting out and the churches were well filled. At the Congregational church Rev. MT. Mott, who is supplying the pulpit of the Congrega- tional church of Northford, oficiated and was very generally liked for his earnestness and wide awake manner. James Reynolds preached at Northford in place of Rev. Mr. Mott, and was home for the evening where he led the evening service in the lecture room very acceptably.
 Rev. MT. Reynolds was absent over the Sabbath in Brooklyn visiting his daughter, Miss Annie Reynolds.
 The Ladies' Benevolent society is to meet in the lecture room on Thursday afternoon.
 The ladies' guild will meet at the rectory Wednesday afternoon. If stormy the meet ing will take place on Thursday.
 MT. s. H. Bowen, in the employ of I. L.. Stiles & Son, finished his brick making for the season recently. His last kiln was an unusually large one, containing about twelve hundred thousand brick.
 The annual meeting of the veteran soldiers association was held in the court room on Wednesday evening. The old board of ofh- cers was reelected, viz. :-S. E. Linsley, ,presi- dent; s. B. Thorpe, vice president; Ezra Stiles, secretary and treasurer. A committed was appointed to draft resolution in refer ence to admitting the families of soldiers to the association and present it at a future meeting of the veterans.
 No owner has yet appeared for the good woolen shawl found in the road near hitch. ing post st MT. Reynolds one dark rainy night some two months since. The article is still in the hands of the town clerk. s. F. Linsley is busy at Clintonville. Last week he was at work for L. D. Clinton nov ing 8 large corn crib from the old David Clinton place, which is to be made into 6 shed and workshop.
 Mir. Robert McCleve with his mother from the Cove attended services at the Congrega- tional church on Sunday and afterward took dinner with friends in town.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-20
THE NEXT GRAND CELEBRATION.
Centennial of WashiqgtOn's Hnaugu-
 ration, April 30, 1889.

Centennial of WashiqgtOn's Hnaugu-
 ration. April 80, 1889.
 The New York committee of which Hamil- ton Fish is president, having in charge the due celebration of the tooth anniversary of the inauguration of George Washington as President of the United States, have request ed the governors of the States. especially of the original thirteen, to appoint commission CTS to assist in making the celebration what it should be. It being represented as desirable that the preparatory work should be begun at once, Governor Lounsbury has appointed Major John O.. Kinney of Hartford as Con- necticut's representative for the occasion. Hon. Hamilton Fish is president of the Soci- ety of the Cincinnati and the New Yosk com- mittee is composed quite largely of members of the society. Possibly this fact had some thing to do with the selection of Major Kim ney, who is also member of the society.
 The officers of the New York committee aside from MT. Fish are Abram s. Hewitt, chairman, Eldridge T. Gerry, chairman ex- ecutive committee, Clarence w. Bowen, sec- retary. There are ten active committees, as follows: l, plan and scope; 2. states; 3, gen. eral government; 4, army (military and in dustrial parade); 5, navy; 6, entertainment; 2, finance; s, railroads and transportation; i; 9, art and exhibition; 10, literary exercises. General Brayton Ives is chairman of the finance committee. The anniversary occurs April 30, 1889. A special effort will be made to secure the attendance of the Connecticut brigade, and probably the general assembly will be asked to sanction it's taking part in this pageant in place of the usual spring field day.
 Connections manufacturers who recall the grand industrial parade in Philadelphia a year ago will doubtless be glad to take part in similar parade in New York. And if, for once, New York could secure competent managers, such as Philadelphia had, it could with good weather present spectacle never eoualled in this country.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-20
An OsciIIatIng steam Engine.

W. B. Coulter of Waterbury, has invented and has on exhibition at the J. N. Manvil1e company'S shops there, an improved oscillat- ing engine which is regarded as great im- provement on previous engines of that type. The difficulties with these engines heretofore were that there was too great steam leakage and improper steam admission to the cylin- der. In Nr. Coulter's engine, provision has especially been made for all steam surfaces, so that they can be kept tight without undue friction of parts. The engine ia provided with automatic cut of governor, and per- fectly balanced piston valves. It can be built reversible, which adapts it for hoist ing engine, and also for boat engine. It can be built as high speed or as low speed engine, with automatic cutoff governor, or the ordinary ball regulator. Its valve mission, fuli port opening being obtained very easily for the stroke.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-20
WEEKLY PRRss AssooIATIoN.
Meeting at the rontine Hotel Tester

Meeting at the Tentine Hotel Tester
 day.
 The Connecticut Weekly Press association held it sixth bi-monthly meeting at the Ton tine Hotel yesterday afternoon. President J. H Vaill called the business meeting to order at 2:30. B. W. Waples of the Norwalk Hour read paper on "The Editor as Man." Those present were:
 E. s. Ella, Manchester Herald; F. I. Ham mond, Deep River New Era; c. A. Kircland, Deep River New Era; F. 0. Smalley, Danbury Register; J. H. Whiting, Seymour Times; F. s. Tower, West Haven Budget; J. L. Beale, Wallingford Witness; 0. M. Loemis, Masonic Journal; L. o. Williams, Putnam Patriot; T. s. Pratt, Rockville Journal; William Fl. Fay Tor, Rockville Journal; H. M. White. Tor rington Register: J. Fl. Vaille, West Winsted Herald; K. F. Bigelow, Portland Herald: B. ". Naples, Norwalk Hour; E. c. Bross, Ridgefeld Press; John s. Jones, Westporter; l.. T. Addis, Windsor Locks Journal
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-20
THE GOUWOD CONCERrs.
Sale of Reserved Seats as Ghe Hyperio
 This Morning.

Sale of Reserved Seats as Ghe Hyperion
 This Morning.
 This morning at 9:30 o'clock the sale of seats for the popular Gounod concerts will take place at the Hyperion. This sale is for the associate members only. The sale to the general public will be announced later. It is intended that these concerts shall equal in interest and brilliancy those of last season. Miss Cary of the Philharmonic club of New York will assist at the first These concerts, next to the Symphony concerts, are the most elaborate and expensive given in New Ha- ven. The society should have generous sup ports in their efforts to maintain 8 irst-class standard.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-20

chair away and in dropping his body rubbed against the grating of the door. He must have dressed himeelf and begun his prepara- round of the officer, as he had been dead but few minutes when found. His body was prepared for burial, and as he has no friends in this country the remains will be inferred in the prison cemetery.
 During his six months Imprisonment Hodel had not been visited by anyone, nor had he received letter.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-20
and. Hill would have whipped everybody.

land. Hill would have whipped everybody. Wen just run him next time"
 The children then allowed their father to finish his slumbers: but when he arose George went to him again and said: "Ssy, pop, give me twenty-five cents. have lost that much on Cleveland, and my honor compels me to pay it. owe it to boy on our block"
 The old man forked out the money and little George paid his election bet.
 Congressman Woodburn is proud of his exceptionally bright children, and he thinks George will most surely get into politics one of these days The little girl is wonderful musical prodigy, and has . reputation as 6 performer on the piano.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-20
GENERAL ARmsTRONG's WORK.
Hampton Normal and Agricultural
 Institute.

Institute.
 The twenty-frst year of the school opened October1 1, 1888, with an encouraging outlook. The enrolIment November 18th is 610, of whom 4es are negroes, and 142 Indians, be- sides eight Indian children, under six years of age. With the "Whittier" (primsry" de- partment of 300, there are 900 pupils on the school grounds. All but twelve are boardeIs from abroad, representing thirteen States and territories, also China, Africa, the Ha- waiian Islands and Cuba. The average age is IT years; little less than one-half are young women. Clsss-rooms, dormitories shops and tables are crowded. The spirit of students was never better. The need of graduate workers in the south and west was never greater. The corps of officers, tsach- CTS, and assistants in all departments num- bsrs 75. Total applications for admission this year 812, of whom TO girls and BIO boys weresrsfused, chiefly for want of room.
 For two-thirds of the cost of its support, the school depends on tLe gifts of friends Sixty thousand dollars a year must be raised by contributions. GencrAl Armstrong and his work has many warm friends in this State.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-20
FOR SALE,
Et11al1c1aI.

Opening Declines are Further Kn- creased and the Market Closes Dull at Lowest Prices.
 NKw YoRK. Nov. 19 Stocks opened with declines extending to one half of per cent, and though there was light business doing prices continued to decline stead fly, with St. Paul and Missouri Pacific leading, while New England exceptionally well held until late In the Arst hour, when 1t gave way and dropped over point Richmond and West Point showed some strength toward zooH, but Louisville and Nashville became the leader of the decline and after 12 o'clock the weakness became more pre- nounced and the market more active. Lake Shore became especially weak. while New England again stifened up, but the general list failed to respond and the weak tone continued until the close of bus fness, which was dull at the lowest prices sf the day. Railroad bonds were dull and almost feature less. The Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western convertbes contributed $i2s ooo to the total days business of $p7o,0o0.
 Closing prices reported ever shs private wires of BUNNELL & SCRANTON. Bankers and Brokers:
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-20
Republicans to Banauet.

On Friday evening Lieutenant Governor James Graham will banquet with the Repub- lican members of the House of Represents lives of Mir. Graham's district at the New Haven House. The Young Republican glee alub of North Haven will sing.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-20
WOOdbrld9e,

Nov. 19.-An illustrated lecture will be given by Nr. Henry Taylor at the church on Tuesday evening, November 20, commencing at 7:30 pm; doors will be open at o'clock. Admission free. The lecture is the first of a course of lectures it is proposed to hold dur ing the season.
 MT. Erman Peck is attending school at Suffeld.
 Last Wednesday evening the Society of Earnest Workers gave pink tea entertain- ment. Miss Lottie Tilden of New Haven was present and gave several recitations. About $4S were taken in.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-20
Attend HarrisOn,s Inauguration
 The Second Reximent.

There is g movement among the companies of the Second regiment to have the regiment visit Washington at the inauguration of President Harrison. Company G of Water bury is eager to go and the question will probably be submitted to the various compa- nies before long.