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

these men in business and not one-tenth have be-
trayed the trust that l reposed in them. l call
that an encouraging state of affairs.
II now wish to purchase a farm near New York
where give home and employment to ex-
convicts. Not all of those who come from prison
are able to work. Some are so brOk down by
drink that they are total wrecks. They cannot
work, and they loaf around saloons until finally
willing to commit any crime in order to OBTAIN
a few cents. Now, it will benefit the public at
large if some means can be divised to keep these
men away from temptation. l am not begging.
1 simply want people to protect themselves and
their propertyin a common-sense, Christian man.
ner. want 100000 with which to purchase
three or four hundred of land near New
York. l want a hennery there. facilities for light
manufacturing, a laundry. and, in short, home
and honest occupation for those whom cannot
well locate elsewhere
"And expect to raise the money. VIM. Gilbert,
of Wnsted. Conn. has pledged $4,000, and hope
to raise the full amount soon. The very wealthy
are not generous though. Mr.. Aston gave me 81,
which returned. Jay Gould told me to send
them all to the d. and Vanderbilt said he
would give me all the money 1 wished if 1 would
build large ship. take all the ex.prisoners on
board aud then sink them in mid ocean.
~ am also perfecting plans for a new quarterly.
the Old Oaken Bucket. 1t will be similar in style
to my former publication, the New York Tax and
Trade Record. OF course the proceeds will so
toward purchasing the farm. After the election
shall lecture with a view of raising money and
arousng the people to some interest in my plans"
The Stoughton Hub.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-12-27
KINDNESS SAVED HIM.
How a Humane Judge Made a Man
Out of Bad Boy.

Out OF a BAD BOY.
At dinner party. several years ago. in
Washington, says the Youths Companion.
a story was told of the effects of single
act of kindness. which may interest boy
readers. About forty years ago young
man named Nye was appointed judge of
common pleas in one of the rural districts of
New York. One day while inspecting the
county jail, he found in a cell. awaiting
trial, boy of twelve. whose honest face
attracted him.
What is the charge against you?" he
asked.
Stealing" was the boys reply.
You are not guilty, are you?"
Eyes. am" he answered. to the judges
amazement. With sObs and tears the child
told his story. The winter had been cold.
his old mother was starving. and he had
taken meal from mill in the neighbOrhOod
for her food.
Judge Nye inquired into the facts of the
case and found that the boy had reported
them truly. He sent for the district at
torney.
This boy has been taught lesson which
he will never forget" he said. If lie
goes to prison he will come out confirmed
criminal. Suppose you enter a nOlle
prOsequi. Let us teach him the lesson of
mercy"
But the attorney refused to do so. and
declared that he would do all he could to
convict the boy. Appoint him counsel.
your honor" he said. land let him save
him if he cam"
Il will be his counsel!' exclaimed the
Judge, angrily.
At the trial. therefore, when the prOsecut-
ing attorney had set forth the boys Offense.
and proved it by witnesses. the judge arose
and stated the facts to the jury. Look at
this child" he said. There is not one
among you who will blast his life and re-
fuse to give him another chance in the
world"
The jury, without leaving the box, &C
quilted the boy. Judge Nye procured an
appointment for him at the Naval Academy
at Annapolis. He became skilled and
gallant seaman. who won honor as an Off
Ger under Farragut. When James Nye
was senator for Nevada in Washington. he
met this man whom he had saved from
ruin at the dinner table of the President.
No hand but Gods can stay the raging
torrent when it is on its final work of dis
truction. But near its spring. when it was
tiny stream. kindly hand could have
turned its course into a peaceful val
ley where it would have brought only bless
ing and happiness.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-12-27
A Woman Who Is DevOting Her Life to
Rescuing Men from Crime.

Years ago there stood on the spot now occupied
by the Chicago City Hall and County Building
small gloomy prison. Day after day u little girl
might be seen lingering by the prison walls. until
at last the inmates grew familiar with her face
and learned to watch for her coming. One morn.
ing an elderly begged pathetcally to be
allowed to read the book she was carrying. But
Linda assured him that it was mot a nice book at
ALL only q horrid old third reader" but that she
would bring him nice one the next time she
came. Faithful to her promise. the following
day she appeared at the prison laden with several
of her fathers choicest volumns. Her sympa-
thies were soon extended to the other inmates,
and every volumn which she could confiscate
given to them. At home there were many protes-
tations against such lavish generosity, but argu.
ment was useless-no book was safe unless under
lock and key.
The work begun by the child has been carried
forward by the woman. and to-day, through the
fundamentally of Miss Linda Gilbert libraries
have been placed in all the larger prisons in the
land. Her headquarters now in New York
city, though there are but few convicts in any
state who are not familiar with her name.
She recently said to the writer: II think that
crime is disease, and that by and by shall
undoubtedly learn to tire at it such. You
kill the root of all crime by culture work and the
great practical living out of Gods great laws Of
truth and kindness. We treat our criminals most
barbarousy. They confined in four-by-six
cells, damp and infested with parasites that make
life a burden to the miserable men. The whip.
ping post is still used in many eastern prisons.
succeeded in having the Massachusetts Legisla-
ture forbid its in that state but not under ff
teen men had been whipped to death in one
PRISON.
Then when they 60 out into the world again
give them legitimate occupation. That is what
they want. Do you suppose they wish to go back
to their cells again? Why. in New York city
have 600 men. all ex-convicts. selling soap and
backing They do well, too. Almost all the men
come to me when their terms of imprisonment
have expired. because they know that am re ady
to help them in practical manner. don't stand
off a few yards and hand them a tract. Yes, 1
have faith in these men. Most of them are forced
to fight against inherited tendencies to evil but
yet they wish to be honest when they are once
taught what honesty is. have started 1000 of
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-12-27
Imprisoned for Life on False Testf.
mOny.

False
mOny.
penitentiary. at Pittsburg. who testified at the
trial Of Silas Grey for the murder of Mary
McGrady. few years ago. that Grey made con.
fession to him in which he admitted that he had
killed the woman, has prepared an affidavit in
which he says the evidence he gave at the trial
was false in every particular.
Grey was convicted and sentenced to death,
but his sentence was afterward committed to i'm.
prisOnment for life, and he is in the peniten.
tiary. Grey's counsel will at once take steps to
have him pardoned. It is said, too. that Dick.
son boosted before the trial that he would "get
even with silas Grey" who he said had treated
him badly on several occasione.-Naple Valley
Era.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-01-04

Col. Thomas PorterhOnse Ochiltree's
hat is the sensation Of the day at the
branch. The colonel is a guest at
John Chamberlin's cottage at Pleasure
bay, and he has come down arrayed in
fine linen and purple and an immense
hat that everybody is talking about this
afternoon. 1t is like a great big shel,a
and is made of split cane. There is d
wide outer rim around it, which is hele
out from the head by means Of cans
braces about an inch long. There Is
an inner rim of leather, which fit,
closely about the head, and from which
the braces stand out. The old familiar
shout of "Shoot the haiti was hurled
at the colonel all the morning, and
when he mounted the guard seat Of Ira
Browns tally-ho coach for The races he
was asked where he got it from.
This sort of hat" he said, sis all
the style in Calcutta, where it is ured
by the nobility. The inch space be-
tween these two rims admits OF a con
slant free passage of air to cool the
head, and it also makes the hat feel
lighter. / got it a few days ago from
my friends, the prince Of Wales. 1t
was of the numberless jubilee pres
ents. A letter that / received from
the prince, tells me that it was sent to
him by Bednidi Pasha, an Egyptian
statesman. The prince, how ever
could not use it, so he sent it on here
to me .'-Ihilddelphid Press.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-01-04
Deer.Killing i'm the North Woods.

Many complaints come from the Adj
irondacks that bark-peelers and law
less people in, the woods pay little at
tention to the game laws and at this
season Of the year are killing deer.
And 1t is not only this class of people
who pursue this despicable business
but men who claim to be sportsmen,
and who would, regardless Of law, Ok
terminate this noble game Of the for
ests. 1t is stated that in the Raquette
country deer are openly killed and the
venison is daily served on the tables of
the hotels. Along the Beaver river the
still hunter starts out with his jack
light at night, and the report of a gun
on the forest quietude is all that tells
of game-law violation. On the out
skirts of the Fulton chain region, by
the side of the north and south branches
Of the Moose river, the bark-peeler
keeps supplied with venison by slaugh-
tering the deer, which the law yet for
bids, and keeps his camp supplied with
fresh meat. Where are the game-pro-
tectors that get paid for protecting the
game of the forestsp True, they can
not be everywhere or expect to capture
every violator, but during the present
season they should be In the woods, in
vestigating every suspicious circum-
stance.-BOOnriue N. " Herald.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-01-04
what Locomotive whistles Mean.

One long blast of the whistle Is a
signal for approaching stations, rail-
road crossings, and functions. One
short blast Of the whistle is a signal to
apply the brakes-stop. Two long
blasts of the whistle are a signal to
throw off brakes. Two short blasts of
the whistle are an answer to the ON
ductor's signal to stop at the next sta
ton. Three long blasts Of the whistle
are a signal that the train has parted.
Three short blasts Of the whistle when
the train is standing are a signal that
the train will back. Three short blasts
of the whistle when the train is run
ming are a signal to be given by passen-
ger trains when displaying signals for
y following train, to call the attention
of trains they meet or pass to the sig
mails. Four long blasts of the whistle
are a signal to call in the lagman.
Four short blasts of the whistle are an
engineman's call for signals from
switchmen, watchmen, and trainmen.
Two long, followed by two short, blasts
of the whistle are q signal for ap-
preaching road crossings at grade. Five
short blasts of the whistle are a signal
to the flagman to 60 back and protect
the real Of the train. A succession OF
short blasts of the whistle are an
alarm for persons or cattle on the
track, and calls the trainmen to dan
ger ahead.-Racine tWis.) Journal.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-01-04
she svsllowe , the Diamond.

"Let me tell you of i'm incident that
occurred to me once. / was . young
man then and a clerk in Tiffany's. One
morninga richly attired lady got out of
her handsome carriage and entered the
store. She walked to the diamond de-
partment and asked to be shown some
loose gems. She selected two valuable
solitaires and paid for them. Think
ing my attention was called in another
direction she slyly but rapidly took a
stone and placed it in her mouth. l
saw the theft, but hardly knew what
to do. Calling for a messenger, / sent
for our business manager, and told him
what had happened. Without an in
stant's delay he said: Madame, you
have made a mistake. You have one
of our diamonds in your mouth. Will
you return it without an expOsure?'
The next moment she gave a gulp, and
I knew the gem had gone. She had
swallowed it. OF course we were in a
dilemma. The lady became indignant,
and threatened suit and violence at the
hand of her husband" "What did you
do?'' "Sent the bill with a written ex-
PLANTATION to the husband. The next
d0y he paid III, a visit. lie SAID thal
| he believed there was a mistake, bu,
that he could not afford an exposure
-JereleYs' Weekly.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-01-04

Gen. Skobeleff, according to the
story, was working one evening in his
tent near the Danube, or near
a pond, when q Turkish bomb
dropped at the threshold of his
tent. The general had just time to see
the sentry outside stoop down and
throw the shell into the water. Sko-
belief approached the soldier and said.
"Do you know you have saved my
lifeY" II have done my best, gene
RAIL- was the reply. VERY well:
Which would you rather have, the st.
Georges cross or 100 rubles?" The
sentinel hesitated a moment and then
said: "What is the value of the St.
Georges cross, my general?" "What
do you mean? The cross itself is Of
no value; it may be worth five rubles,
perhaps, but it's an honor to possess
it." well, my general" saidthe sol
der. "if it's like that give me 95 rub
les and the cross Of st. George
Chambers Journal.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-01-04
ARsnarkabls Trick.

Thirty years ago one of the most
famous elephants that travelled in this
country was "Old Columbus" During
one Of his summer trips through Vir-
ginia he stopped at the town of D.
In the neighboring town of h a
boy Familiarity called Dave" and no
torious for leadership in all kinds OF
mischievous tricks, determined to
show off before the other boys at "Old
Columbus's" expense, and inviting sew
eral Of his companions to go with him.
Having come to the elephants stable,
Dave gave him, first, candy, then cake,
and finally cried: Now boys!" and
slipped a piece of tobacco into his pro-
boscis, intending to get out of danger
and enjoy "Old Columbus's' disgust
and anger.
But, before he could move, Column
bus siezed him and whirled him up
ward through the opening overhead
against the roof of the stable.
Uuhurt by his unexpected "rise,'
Dave dropped on the hay-mow. The
other boys below, supposing this to be
the strick" promised them, cried out
with admiration!''
.s"Dave, Dave, do that again.
Dave, comfortably seated out o.
harms way. very earnestly answered
mo. boys! / only do that trick once
a day!f- YoMh's Companion.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-01-04
n COST no HUGH.
- - Ksysrissss w1SsS Dsssn ~ : fsAs

h - &xpag1o0c3 Wh36A Do6e1 eno - the
Asesss.
II he early days Of The direct toe trade
With China. Importers were anxious to So
cuEe IL earliest easRoes Of : new crop.
Lhs S.stsss clipper ships were engaged IN
followed By Q hot 9 to reach New York
ne arst cargo brought the best price and
laF9o proAts. The successful Captain wAs
alweys rewarded. % every known aid to
nAyiSaAon WA adopted. 49,
clippers bought, on d Of his trips. . new
chronomefer. and with it, aid made . quick
pAesage, and arrived frst. He put the
price 81 e into thee expense account OF the
trip. bat Mr. Astor threw It out. insisting
that such an item Of expense for new fam
ried nouons could not b. allowed.
The Captain therenpon resigned and took
service with q rival line.
The next year he reached port long In ad-
vance OF any competitor. to the great de-
light and profit q his employers. n The
Not long after they CHANGED to meet. and
Mr.. Astor inquired: ,
..By the way, Captain. how much did that
chronomcter cost your
"six hundred dollars" then. with a quiz
zical glance. he asked:
..Hixty thousand dollars"
Men are often unfortunate in the rejection
Of what they call new tangled notions.
There are sick men who refuse. even
| when their physicians tell them they cannot
helm them, TO take Warmers safe cure, be-
cs,ise Il IL a .'new-fangled proprietary
medicine. The result is they lose-life and
health.
stored 10 health by It, as the testimonials
| furnished to the public show. These testi-
| monials cannot be doubted. The proprie-
| tors have q standing offer OF 5000 to any
| one who will show that any testimonial pub
| lished by them Is not. SO far as they know
DR.. Andrew Wilson. Fellow Of the RoyaI
society, OF Edinburgh. the editor o.
Heath" London. Eng. says In his mega
zine, in answer to IN enquiry. Warner
safe cure is OF O perfectly SAFE character
and perfectly reliable"
The refusal of a manufacturing firm x
nav for the patent OF q new invention by one
| 81 their workmen. cost them their entire
| business. A new firm took out the paten'
and were soon enabled to make goods
enough cheaper to drive the old firm out o
| business: and many Q physician is dali!
finding his patients. longtime chronic in
valids, ~unaccountably restored to health b!
the use OF the new kidney specific. New
| tangled notions are sometimes very valua
| BILE, and 1t costa too much to foolishly re
| iect them.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-01-04

The science Of surgery has made such y o i.
1erfui progress IN modern times that the mos;
Intricate and delicate operations are o III
dsetnken and carried TO . suOces ,ful issue.
Thsre are now several we'll authenticated cases
Of what II known - pneumotouy-that 10 to
say, ~ removal OF diseased portions Of tho
lunes in cases OF consumption. While. how
ever, this delicate operation has sometimes
been successfully performed, the risks attend
NJ Il are 20 great n the chances Of recovery
. alight that Is 10 seldom resorted To- The
ttsroe'6 Golden Medical Discovery. This will
Away cure the disease In IT. earlier stages,
0oroughly arrssting the rAvsges Of the tor
sihis malady b. removing it, cause and heal
inR The lungs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-01-04
A Hore Delicary.

Mrs. Catesby is giving q small rock
party at Nahant, and the footman has
been left in charge of the luncheon.
Mrs. Catesby-"What is it, Mich
ael?"
Michael-"It's this way, mum. Mrs.
Grill, thot Teddy from Chinchinnatty,
KEN up to tn wagon an axed me had
OF amy ham. She tux tn whole wan
ma'am, wild q knife an fork, an dis
happeared In tn thicket, maam, akin
me to tell yez she didn't care fer amy
lO0nch Puck.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-01-04
- Nau prisA GaArr

10 esgsriy sought for, read VIII pleasure OF
d.sappoiHtmsnk = then tossed asfde and for
uottcn. hat lad.es who read Of b. pferce's
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discover In Il semeth'ng 70 priss-A messenger
Of Joy TO thoes suRering from funcdooel d.
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wesknessss peculiar to t6str ss1.. PsFtod csl
pains internal Inflammation and ulcerasion
healing powsn. II 70 ths only medicine Tor
women cold BY dyugeistA w36sr . posittve
e~xaraatss from The maaufacturers, tAal II will
give satisfaction In every oasa Or money will
50 refunded This guarAntse hae been print
cd on the bottle-wrApper, md faithfully car
ricd out for many yoafs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-01-04

Consumption, and wasting in children, SCOTS
Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil with Hypo-
phosphites is . most valuable food and med
cine. 1t creates an appetite for food, strength
ems the nervous system, and builds up the
body. Please read: Il tried SCOTS Emulsion
on : young man whom physicians at times
gave up hope. since he began using the
Emulsion his cough has ceased, gained ficsh
and strength, and from all appearances his
life will be prolonged many years "-yoHN
SULLIVAN, Hospital Steward, MOrganza, IA
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-01-04
Consumption Surely Cured.

To the Editor PLEASE inform your readeHs
that I have q positive remedy for the above.
named disease. By its timely use thousandso Of
hopeless cases have been permanently cured. I
shali BE- glad to send two bottles Of my remedy
FREE to any OF your readers who have consump-
tion II they will send me their Express and
2, q. address. Respectfully.
i. A. ELOCUN. N. G.. 1S1 Pearl st., n. Y.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-01-04

-t ~ E-n Af..A
ssAzakt factor of mankind.
intent upon his gocd
works, Is known %
We see him here.
His familiar face and
FORM have become a trade mark, and the
good he has done is illustrated In the follow.
ing marvellous instance: Jan. II, 1883,
George C. Osgood 4 Co., druggists, Lowell,
Mass, wrote: "Mr. Lewis Dennis, No. lU
Moody st.. desires TO recommend st. JACOBS
Oil to any afflicted with rheumatism, ano
desires especially to say that Orrin Robinson,
Of Granville, Mass, q boy Of II years, came
TO his house in the summer Of 1881 walking
upon crutches, his left leg having been bent
at the knee for over two months and could
not be bent back. He could not walk upon
it. Mr.. Dennis had some st. Jacobs Oil in
the house and gave it to him to rub on bis
knee. In six days he had no use for his
crutches and went home well without them:
and he has been well since st. Jacobs Oil cured
him. In July, 1887, inquiry was made OF the
Messrs. Osgood to ascertain the condition Of
the little cripple, which brought the follow
ing response: Lowell, Mass, July 8, 1851
The poor cripple IN crutches, Grin Robin.
son, cured Ivy st. Jacobs Oil in 1881, has re.
manned cured. The young man has been
and is now ut work every day at manual
labor. DIR. George G. Osgood, NJ. d. NO
other remedy can make the same showing.