The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-08-29

ton to our stock, at all times new. modern, and
by far the largest in the ST. Croix Valley of drugs
family medicines. umbermens drug supplies,
paints, varnishes, brushes, and beautiful parlor
AID hanging lamps Crandall & Barclay.
Deputy Westby, accompanied by James Clark
son, an officer of the Central Prison, located at
Toronto. Ontario. called at THE MIRROR Office
on Tuesday. Mr.. Clarkson gave us some interest
ing information regarding that institution. The
contract system that has been and now is. in force
there. terminates in May. 1885, The method of
employment after that date is not agreed upon.
The inmates publish paper called The Echo.
The colony is composed, at this time. of about
three hundred.
"A former inmate, who was released less than
a year ago a condit onal pardon. was returned
to the prison Tuesday by Deputy Westby. The
violation sisted in excessive indulgence in the
cup that don't always cheer" 1t seems there
might be some other cure for this disease than
penal servtude. but when it is voluntary indulg-
ence. and not disease. there is no better policy
than that which requires due restraint, it being
known that intoxication in a given case causes
criminal tendency.
August 22d was a memorable day in our col
ony. Two men, serving life sentences. we're par
doned on that day. One of them. Edward Davie,
had served nine years and the other almost three
years. 1t is strange atmosphere that pervades
prison when it is learned that one serving a
long sentence has been restored to liberty. SIN lies
and tears more than words, tell of joy unknown
to those not similarly situated. Every one seeks
eagerly after the mnutest details. The long
timer is the hero of the hour when it is learned
the dawn of liberty has come
Doc" has moved his Office from % Canary
row, to 1923 Newport His Office hours will re-
main the same-from 12m. to p. M, and from 6 p.
m. to a. m. His old patients, (such not de-
ceased) and any others who may be in need OF
his professional services informed that he can
always be found ''in'' at the above honrs. and
that he is prepared to perform UGH delicate oper-
atoms the artistic lining of fancy boxes, the de-
signing of patterns mOnOgrams, initials, ect. He
also has on hand a number of fine inlaid boxes
that he would be pleased to present for a con-
sideration) to any Of our number. who may have
become dissatisfied with our hotel Accommodations
and who are thinking of making change in the
near future.
The following persons called at the prison the
past week: Mrs. v. T. Cover, Mrs. N. P. Staples.
Mrs. Boulnger Mrs. j. began. Mrs. G. A. Benson,
Mrs. C. McMillen, Mrs. r. L. Souder. Mrs. w. s..
Tough, Miss Georgia Boutiliar, Miss Mollie Burns,
Miss Lola began. Miss Matte began. E. w. Du-
rant Jr., Capt. Benson. John began and Albert
began. city; Hon. F. NJ Wilson, Horace Wilson
and F. B. Howe. Red Wing; Mrs. Sydney Corris,
Mrs. FL. Snow, Miss E. e. Hersey, Geo. Crooke St.
Paul; Misses May and Matte sutton, Minneapolis;
Mrs. C. C. Shedd, Mrs. c. L. Shedd, Zumbrota;
Mrs. d. Wells. Owatona Minnie Tromley,
LaClare and Misses Minnie and Dell Richards,
Muscatine. Iowa; Miss Louise Barrows, N. Attic.
borough, Mass; w. Scrubby and H. P. Scruby,
Chilcothe. Mo.