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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-07-11

thing l have" or. "There are something's
that can't be made right without exposing
my whole life" Well, if we are to be
thorough toward God. let us be thorough,
whatever the cost. The initial step may
cost us great deal, but let us be loyal and
true to God. There is grand privilege
before each of us-a life of walking with
God which shall never end. There is a
great reward for us in the next world if we
prove true and loyal here. Again, l say
let us rise up and walk with God at any
cost. j. B.
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For The Mirror:
Wise and Otherwise.

For The Mirror:
Wise and Otherwise.
Deeds are fruits. Words are leaves.
Man doubles his evils by brooding over
them.
How is your cold?" she asked. 81
don't know" he whispered, Pm not on
speaking terms with it,"
Smiles are smiles only when the heart
pulls the wires.
Alcohol-The great government contrac-
tor for straight-jackets and collins
So long as woman is admitted to the tax
list, the prison. and the gallows, she ought
not to be denied at the ballot box.
Wife: go doctor! John seems to be
wandering in his mind" Doctor: (whO
knows john Don't trouble abont that
he can't go far
The heert-nature's original Bible. is
scarcely recognized in the worlds transla-
ton.
1t is easy to look down on others; to look
down on ourselves is the difficulty.
MADAM" said the tramp. II am hungry
enough to eat raw dog" WELL" she
responded, kindly suiting the action to the
word, ''I'll whistle some up for YOU" The
tramp left, taking bis appetite with him.
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Walking With God.

In the services in the prison chapel the
inmates and others have often been, might
say, are at all times. exhorted to live a
christian life, in thought, word and deed
In this paper l wish to draw attention to a
question witch have no doubt has arisen in
other minds besides mine, viz: lis it pos.
sible for men and women, on this earth, to
walk SO as to please God?"
Let us inquire what the bible says in
answer to tie question: ''When a mans
ways please the Lord. he maketh even his
enemies to be at peace with him" prov.
xxi, T. THAT We might walk worthy of the
Lord unto all pleasing (Col. j., 1O.) Not
as pleasing men but God" q Thess H., f.
Beloved. If our heart condemn us not.
then have we confidence toward God'
John ill.,, 21-22.)
From these passages one judges that it is
possible for man to please God in his
ways, in his walk, in his speech. and in his
deeds; and this covers his whole life But
has any person so walked as to please God?
Again the bible gives answer, in Genesis
", %: And EnOch walked with God after
he begat Methuselah, three hundred years,
and begat sons and daughters" He
walked with God after he was IS years old.
A common objection is put forward in this
fashion: We have acquired so many bad
habits that it is well nigh impossible for US
to please God. The majority of us here, l
think. are under IS years of age. We have
not lived so long without God as EnOch did,
and we have no habits so strong that Christ
cannot, if we wish Him to, deliver US from.
EnOch did not live secluded life like a
monk. but an active one, and through it all
he walked with God day in and day out for
365 years. Real christian life is not spas
mOdic; it is thing of growth; it is strong,
steady thing that makes itself felt in every
circumstance. Enoch walked with God 365
years and was translated. He only changed
his sphere of life; he changed neither his
life nor his company; God was his compan-
ion on earth, and God was his companion
in heaven.
once heard of rich christian man, who
by misfortune lost his entire wealth. A
friend said to him. II suppose you find
things greatly changed now?" NO" he
answered, when was rich had God in
everything, now have everything in God. :"
There is another biblical instance OF man
walking with God to which l call your
notice. Noah found grace in the eyes Of
God. fancy some of our readers saying,
''All very we'll to talk about walking with
God and finding grace while we are here,
but you don't know where we will live and
work when we regain our liberty" Now,
to those who bother themselves with that
thought l would just say that they must not
think that the world is any worse to live in
now than in that sin-cursed generation; yet
God found one man in Noah whose heart
and life were true to Him, whose garments
were unspotted from the world. He walked
with God 100 years. Some say, IF I were
to walk with God it would cost me every
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-07-11

From the Anamosa Qa.) Eureka, we
learn there are now 257 cOnvictS in the prs
on at that place and 32S at Fort Madison, a
total of 5S7-the smallest number reported
in that state for years. Fort Madison con-
tractors are still complaining because of a
lack of cOnvicts i'm the shops
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BE FOreWarned.
Editor Mirror:

An observant person, watching the men
as they file out of the cell house and march
to the various shops, could hardly fail to
see many an unconscious hand stray upwards
and stroke fondly the incpient emblem of a
freedom soon to be theirs. In the near flu
ture many of our members will graduate"
receive their diploma. and enter once more
into the busy whirl of an independent ex-
istence. In the course of conversation
upon this subject with gentleman who has
long been connected with the Thresher
company, was greatly impressed by a bit of
advice that he gave me. and also his quaint
way of illustrating his point. trust that
he will not deem the following breach
of trust" and that it may cause every one
who is about to leave here to look the flu
ture square in the face. acknowledge the
dangers and difficulties in the way. grasp
more firmly the tiller ropes and when their
barQue is launched upon the stormy sea of
humanity, steer straight for an honest name
and spotless reputation. Though the
waves may be rough and contrary winds
may watt to your ears membranes of
your past life, heed them not Throw
your head well up to the wind. leave all
shoals and Quicksands behind. and a firm
will and steady haul will carry you safely
to the coveted port.
Please forgive this depression. To return
to our conversation, he said: In my Opin-
ion the great trouble with the majority of
those who leave here is. they do not appre-
ciate-nOr even try tO-the hard row
they will have to hoe when they are out
side of these walls" The gentleman in
question is musician of recognized ability
and some years ago devoted his time to
teaching. young man came to him and
wished TO learn to play the violin. Before
commencing the desired course of instruc-
ton he said, among other things: THE
reason that so many who commence the
study of the violin never acquire any spe-
cial skill is simply because they do not under
stand that they are undertaking a big thing
and govern themselves accordingly, and
hence they get easily discouraged and soon
lose all interest and drop out. Now if you
will appreciate this and prepare yourself
for course of hard, patient study, you will
undoubtedly accomplish the desired end
So it is with those who leave here. They
must understand that they are undertaking
Gf they intend to do right big thing, and
must prepare themselves for it, that they
may not be discouraged when troubles come;
be prepared to meet insinuatiOns with
honest courage; be prepared to meet if need
be. the eye of scOrn with stern glance of
rectitude: be prepared to meet every temp
tatiOn with reSOlute no. Being fore
warned you are fOrearmed and will go forth
to victory and success" G. f.
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Editor Prison Mirror:

Editor Prison Mirror:
DEAR SIR have been greatly pleased
with THE MIRROR-a good idea we'll car
ried out. Ialready get copy every week,
but l want to have an extra one to send to
friend, or to pass around. Inclosed is a
dollar for years subscription. In a few
days. if permissible. l will say through
THE MIRROR word to the boys Mean
time would like to suggest the fitness of
Carlyle's books for your library. Even if
he was not Christian he breaches better
than most of that name the eminently
christian virtue of patience. May patience
have its perfect work in all the boys.
Yours sincerely, MARTIN MAHONY.
House of the Good Shepherd, St. Paul.
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AS THE MIRROR is nearing the close

AS THE MIRROR is nearing the close OF
its first year, it is with feelings OF gratiti-
cation that we receive such testimonials as
the following as to the wisdom OF its publ
cation. 1t was with many doubts and mis-
givngS that our little bark was launched on
the sea of public opinion. knowing full well
it would have to combat old time prejudices
against the inmates of our penal institutions.
That it has succeeded in allaying these false
impressions, or at least reducing them to
minimum. the almost universal commenda-
tion of the press, and personal testimonials
from some Of the most prominent men and
women in the country, is ample proof:
Editor Prison Mirror. saltwater, MINI:
DEAR SIR inclose herein 81 to pay
my subscription to the second volume.
Throughout the year l have been a close
reader of THE MIRROR and have been
pleased with the tone. and good taste, of
the original and selected articles contained
in its columns. am sure that its publca-
ton will produce good results III all time to
come. The wisdom of publishing paper
by, and for the unfortunates has been estab-
lished already. May the good work continue
Very truly. r. W. JOHNSON.
st. Paul. Mimi, July Z, 1888.
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Be faithful in the performance of duty.
patient in the endurance of trial, hopeful in
the midst of difficulties, and even trustful
in your Heavenly Fathers care.
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Gov. Hill, of New York, has found it
necessary to call all extra session of the
legislature for July II. for the purpose Of
appropriating funds to provide work for
the prisoners in the state prisons.
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There are words that strike even harder
than blows; and men may speak daggers, :"
though they use none.
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Editor Prison Mirror, saltwater, Mimi:

.EultOr FrSOn MlrrOr, StlIIWat0r, Mimi:
DEAR SIR-YOur MIRROR is a regular
visitor to our Sanctum, and [ find much in
it to admire. believe the publication OF
such journal to be of great good along the
line of educational work. Many of the
contributions to its columns are of interest,
and could they but be read by those who
have entered the downward course. and the
lesson taken home it would be of lasting
benefit. With the unfOrtunates who furn-
ish you with their contributions it is no
fancy sketch. but alas the result of bitter
experience. In the case of wrong doing
as well as evil association and corrupt man
ners, it were better to stop before beginning.
Respectfully yours,
GEO. B. KATZENSTEIN
Editor The Rescue"
Sacramento, Cal, June 26, 1888.
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We call the attention of our readers to
this book. Published by A. C. McClurg &
Co., Chicago. Price, $1.5O.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-26

Dr. Hic0ri, the celebrated pnrisian ply
stefan whose speciality hrouaht him in
contact with Tie results OF all manner OF
sOc.a, vice, was a professed materialist,
and rather delighted ia asserting his
views. The Hon. Charles Gayarre. Of
Now Orleans, one OF his most intimate
friends. On one occasion was taken by The
valet through the doctors bedroom to hi.
Office. TO the VISITORS astonishnicnt the
walls of the chamber were covered with
magnificent paintings, representing none
but sacred subjects; on Il sculptured pr!c
dIcu lay open a superbly illustrated copy
of the gospels, and over il hung an ex-
Quis.tely carved Christ on a gilded cross.
Guessing says GayaTre. on meeting
R.c5rd, at what had passed Ia my mind,
he said with a laugh, not u%nnixed, |
thought. with some embarrassment Of
manner You are surprised, are you n0t,'
Certainly, | replied; who would not be-
Faith. ms first impression was that had
been introduced by mistake into the bed
chamber OF the archbishop vi Paris
Well. my friend, be said, in . half jocOSe
and half serious tone, 1 hear and see SO
many unclean things during the day that,
retiring at night. | like, before going
10 sleep, to refresh my eyes by looking
round my room on holy objects. CHI
cagO News.
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Exhibition of Human Pain.

You need not 20 very far into the phi.
losopy Of this thing to understand that II
is not the purpose Of art in any OF IT.
forms 10 show Us how dreadful Is physical
ag0uy-rather 10 show Us how superior Is
her0ism 10 it. IL IS not the writing mus
cles that the artist IS after, but the iGd0m
table soul that is under them.
And mark you this: The contemplation
OF physical agony IS interdicted by good
taste and by civil statute alike, because Il
has been found that IL Oeprayes the senst'
bllities. The whole pressure OF civilized
instinct IS against the exhibition OF human
pain. Society throws its mantle over II
everywhere, whether il be Il necessity oI
Justice or u misfortune OF life. 1t IS only
when the dauutless heroism Of the sui
fcrcr defies and triumphs over II that art
takes any interest In it.-Nym Crinkle IN
New York World.
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rnc .ula ana hi, Wiye..

The work n. ID Lu.I woman l- about twice
o. Aariu-tNat II eu American farm labOrer,
qul .a.c gets uoIay lJr IT, The best thing
Sd. .la l1I st1 I.rslal, Aar husband % buy
4lol H.la NA-u D. u.4n takes bis first
wife,. a. long, g. sAe lalaye- herself and i5no,
divorced. al. th- c9H DE po..a,ss arc re-
eenI-las her properly, alI after taa birth
ot tI. lr-. -1n. ttey become Aa property ,
4nlu the husband wishes % take d second
wife. ia lD4s- obt,lu has first wife consent
and th. necessary co", Tin, suc-vediug
wi,c, uecam, her wives. and the wor; is
divided among them TAc ,ecoad WHO may
taL.a turl wife. or tho third vile IL fourth,
ct.. bIt b er-ut 0t Veto Test, lu each case
wiki Tie uTet. o. queen Wis
H.ueu tlc o,uer wives daughters alo sold
for COWS. the cattle Lecome hers, but the
rrIe, ut her Vvn daughters belongs 70 the
husband. naturally very complicated, but
yefy ADEQUATE system Of b~e4ueatA.ng prop
ortV prevails. Zach wife 4HlaJit5 q separate
hu. which she builds herself. This IS to mini
mizc quarrels. and tho queen wl,cs Tat is
always az tuo right hand OK tie chiefs house.
Tho fil. that sAsis bougn. and sold, Is no
d|erIaJatiJl o. tlo Zulu woman. but is rather
proc. o. 1ll worth, and tAo more cattle she
costs the more proud She becomes Wifi p.
Pond in brakes Magazine.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-04-26

NJ Cutler SAYS of his visit to Dr. Franklin.
There aa3 no curiosity IA Philadelphia
which / t-.- so anxious 70 as MS grea.
man. who had been On. wonder OF Europe rs
well as tho glory OF America When 1 entered
his AJuse / lelt as II 1 was COINS 10 be III
troIuced TO tho presence Of an European
monarch But how were M ideas changed
when | saw a short, fat truncncd Old man,
IN q plain Quaker dress. bald pate, and short
white locks, sitting without bis lat under q
tree lin tho gardou- and, ~ Ar. Gerry in
troducel me. rose from bis chair, took me
by tho hand. expressed his joy to sec NE,
welcomed mo t. The city, and begged me to
seat myself close % han. lis voice Was low,
but his ~couutenance frank and pleasing. lie
instantly reminded ne of Ola Capt Cum
mirs, for ho IS nearly O., bis pitch aaI no
more OF the air OF superiority about him
Magazine Of American History
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e.Yeo aY : poncurNg.
An Entertaining Wolf story, the Truth Of
NhIch 1. Nnucltcd for.

Oue dat George Starr and Bert Name
wore doiu- tic lumber camps ou The NORTH
bore. They lad been hoofng it on suowshoe-
ID dat aud darkness bad settled over the
Nl.dcuc,. little animal ran across their
rack AMI stopped when they got mp to IL
g. suddenly iucreasol enormously ga size. ard
turned out % be- "a p0rcupine As 10 would
loi -ot out OF the way Bert shot it, aud from
= sudden and proyidcnt.al, j aiterWarl
.nrucl out. jn fiuct, lie tied u string 10 it,
ail aul attached tie ether end o. hi belt
md started oT again The party had not
y9us iar H4eu they we've startled by the yelp-
us OF @ dozen wolves 10 thar trail, and a,
.he wolves were ta4, gaining GA them they
decided that the bes, way would be q shin
Ip G. tree and see .i the wolves would not
.eave, aud they los. no time Ia putin. the
dca into execution
lu getting up tAe tree they lost their re-
c0lsers. ami were ia "a pretty lX They knew
bot what Co do, as The wolves bad s4uattcd
,n tA-ir launches around thc tree. aud ss3med
bent On making "a night Ol A.. starr, who
has % mouth That led the small boys at the
baseball ground last summer 10 sarcastically
remark: This way Tor the mammoth
,aec. whenever G~corsogot eatha-iasticoye
a good play Boy our club and yelled, tried
bis vocal powers on the wolves. hut they only
or.c,cd up their ears aud d.i not move ofY "a
bot. IluolIy George sass tine p1reuDine and
0lI "Pa5- mp that animal and iIl fix 'om. 4"
Very carefully thr hcdcelo- WAS passed up
49,. George would puii ONT % quill, bend it
uplIa Oh, chew of Tobacco. and throw II %
.he wolves. which seemed to be- very hungry
and snapped zap the m3rsols and swallowed
them without tasting, lso old land sharks as
.ley We're
After a few minute luli tAe wolves bad
swallowed hugo chaws OF tobacco. which APP
llreuty ma1o them doathly sick, and as
tDey tried q, throw mp the sun tlopoisoaous
lu.iis were released and caught iu their
hroaf or stomach Then they got frantic
and pitched into each other. stung TO in
credible f~orocity by Tho pains they suffered,
and iu half au hour instead Of a dozen wolves
there was only one lots and a quantity Of fur
and bones. Then George fell ont Of the tree
laughing and rs be tumblcl he uttered q
biooi curllus yell or series ~ yelis which
for a.momrut unsettled the WOLF. nerve, and
before DE could rally George got his revolver
and put an end 10 tlc beast II was a close
shave -Ch-55y-an .IlchJ Democrat
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rho Marcn chain IN london.

\ Partisan journal says that ia London =
lon- silver watch chain is worm b. gentle
men. and suspended from IL D. quite al ~
ecual OF small objects, i%ncludms q latcA6ey
washed over with "a layer 81 nickel silver, a
silver telescope pencil, Il box OF lights iR the
same metal, "a pcnkuifc shutting iatoa silver
case, q cigar cutter, a round sovereign box, q
whistlr. etc. All these articles rcposc in the
trousers pocket, where the revolver a. usually
carried 1t isu pity that {, forgot to addtho
riding whip and tho cricket bal. bat then oro
cannot remember everything Boston Tran
script
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craok,men tcro.s the Water.

Inspector ByrRes, OF the New York POI
ice, states that a number OF OF noted
rracksmen have OF late been reaping a
golden harvest across the water Two
well known thieves, he says. recently
went through England, France and Bel
sium and returned with 800, 900. lie
esser,s that the business Is laid out FOR
them before they 70 across, and that,
being unknown to the European police
they run over and DO their work and &c:
away before detection can be had.-Chi'
cago Herald.
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CONNECTIONS.
Train No. 6I masses CONNECTION AT keysviiie
for Chase CITY tiarksvIiit, Rui Oxford, "a.
Greensboro ior Durham. Raleigh. daily eKcer'
SUNDAY, and AL points on North Carolina III
vision and y ". y. 1. h.. r..
Train 30. o. makes connection at Greens
boro' tor y. ". y. & L. H., Raleigh. colds
boro'. and Norehcnd City ~ Salisbury fOI
Ashcyilie. Hot springs, and all points IL
Western North Carolina nc Charlotte with
Charlotte. Columbia and Augusta railroad Tor
Columbia, Augusta. aiken. Charleston, svai-
nah. ILomnsllle. GA. jacksonville aud other
Florida poiuis; also Hlth Carolina Central
railroad for Wilmington.
Trains from the south arrive at nich.nond
6:iJ a.n. and $40 pm.
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ASHLAND TRAINS.
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO ROUTE
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MARCH lar.
lhs6.

LEAVE RICHMOND:
S:45 am For Newport News. Old Point Com.
fort and Norfolk. daily. Pullman
Palace Carlo Old Point.
tf:05 am Through and Local Mail 10 a
points West, except Sunday
Sleepcra from Clifton Forge Il
Huntington.
800 pm For NewP0rl's News, Old Pointand
Norfolk, except Sunday. Pull.
man Parlor Car Washington O
Old Point.
$40 pm Charlottesville accommodation .
except Sunday.
6:25 pm For Louisville. Cincinnati. Chicsec,
st. Louis, Memphis. and New o.
leans. Fast Express, with through
tullmans Daily. Only route run
ming Pullm8ns West from Rick
mond.
ARRIVE RICHMOND
$50 sm Charlottesville accommodation ,
except Sunday.
1905 am From Norfolk. Old Point, and
Newport News, except sunday
Pullman PaTlor Car Oh Point To
Washington.
$40 pm From Local points aud the ives
daily except Sunday.
8;iO pm From Norfolk. Old Point and Nsn
port News. daily. Pm imam Palace
Cars 0d Point 10 Cincinnati and
Louisville.
900 pm From Louisville and Cinc!nnaii
Fast Express daily.
Depot Seventeenth and Broad streets.
Ticset-0ihcs3 1910 Main street ami Depot.
II. ". FULLER,
General Passenger Agent.
WINS. C.. WfCKHAM.
Receiver Z. 4 q. Railway.
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RAILkOAD~.


RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG
IL AND POTOMAC RAfLR0AD-Scheiui,
commencing FEBRUARY 18th. lsss-easteff
stantir1 time.
i:25 an. leaves Byrd-street station daily; stOys
only at Ashland Junction. Milford,
apd Fredericksburg. Sleeper "a
Washington. Leaves Washington fof
New York At il.i0 am.
Ell ann. leaves Byrd street station; special
Pullman ves,ihule train. on which
cXtm fare is charged. Rams Tuesda, 5,
Thursdays, and Saturdays. Makes
no lOcai stops.
uaT am. leaves Byri-strect station daily, eN-
ccpt Sunday. Leaves Washington for
New YOrk ~ 40 PIN.
81 . N. leaves Byra-street statio- daily.
sleeper - New York.
l03s am. arrives al Byrd street station daily.
Sleeper from New York.
2:ts pm. arrives At Byrd-styct station daily
stops az Fredericksburg. Milford. Gnd
Junction. sleeper from Washington.
1;l3 pm. arrives at Byrd street station /.
SPECIAL Pullman yesibuie train. OF
which extra fare j. charged Runs
Mondays. Wednesdays. AMI Fridays.
Mixes no local u ps.
lOb pm. arrives 1t Byrd street station dail'
eyceut SUNDAY. Sleeper iron
Nashlngton.
ASHLAND TRAINS.
DAILY EXCEPT sU.DAys
iO0 pil. accommodation. leaves Byrd- street
station arrives at Ashland at > pm.
oDf pm. leaves Eiba arrives &C Ashiand NJ
50. pm.
905 All. accommodation, arrives at Broad
street station leaves Ashland st sNl
am.
$3.50 pm. arrives at Eliza; leaves Ashland a.
ca. TkYL0R, General Ticket Agent.
y. L. ID. MYERS General superintendent.
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