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

It seems that our police engage in a friendly
contest in making arrests, the officer having the
highest number placed to his credit at the end of
each quarter being declared the winner The
quarterly report of the police published exclu-
sively in the Herald of last week showed that
during the quarter ending September 30. officer
MARI obtained first place with forry-three cases.
Officer w. 7. Anderson closely followed with
thirty-nine. We congratulate the successful con-
testants on this evidence of their vigilance
Anacostia Herald.
The foregoing is fair estimate of police
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-11-07
THE PRISON MIRROR. neat four-page

THE PRISON MIRROR, neat four page
paper. came to us last week. 1t is pub
lished in the Minnesota pententiary and
seems to be we'll gotten up. The motto is.
1T is never too late to mend One young
man. who is within one month of serving
out his ten months sentence, says, in a
wel-written article. that he will, ''mend''
when he gets out if he can get enough by
being honest to keep warmed and fed. If
not. why. then no honesty for him. He
makes good plea for having convicts paid
small wages for their labor. SO when they
get out they can start honest on some
capital. His idea is worth consideration at
least. -Sheboygan wis., County News.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-11-07
WHAT A CONVECT'S SENTENCE
SHOULD BE.

A convict should be sent TO prison and hard
labor not for definite arbitrary term but until he
is changed in his habits that he is fit to take
his place in the world again If that were done,
and society understood it, released would
not find the doors Of employment and sympathy
shut against him he does now, FOR he would
come out with certificate of integrity, industry
and intelligence If he is SO debased not to be
able TO change his habits and practices, by any
dis cpine, however long continued, then the pris
on is the place for him for life. We shall do lit
tie to reduce the number OF the criminal class till
we come to this conclusion. -Chas. Dudley War
ner, in Forum.
We know OF no one. who has given the
subject intelligent thought. holding other
than the views advanced in the above by
one of the advance thinkers of these rea-
Soning times. Yet legislatures 90 on making
laws. courts go on interpreting laws, prose
cutOrS go on prosecuting otfenses under
laws which are as directly opposed to these
modern ideas of imprisonment as the adj
vance christianity of our times is opposed
to the doctrine of fire and birthstone after
death. The spirit manifested by the agen-
cies Of the criminal law is in accord with
punishment for crime, not reformation. not
to cure the disease of crminality. not to
make mankind better Dy intelligent means,
but to punish men for doing wrong.
Within one week discharged prisoner
was met at the door of this prison to be
taken to California to be prosecuted for an
Otfense similar to the one for which he
served his time here. alleged to have been
committed previous to the commission of
the Offense for which Minnesota imprisoned
him. Is this in keeping with the doctrine
of making men better or is it i'm keeping
with punishment dealt out in amounts to
fit each case? Was any effort made to as
certain whether the prisoner had reformed.
whether he would 60 back to his waiting.
longing wife and children? Oh, no. An
officer from the distant shores of our land
saw here ali opportunity to make a large
fee. and enjoy a trip across the country and
gain reputation as vgilant officer of the
law. and he improved the opportunity Of
fered. Should the prisoner be again con-
victed he will be again imprisoned for pun
ishment. Should he be discharged when
he arrives in California. he will be per-
mtted to pay his fare back to Minnesota.
and the officer will draw his fees Just the
same. Does any one question our position
on this matter? If so the columns of THE
MIRROR are open to them, whether they
be inside OF outside of prison walls.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-11-07
One of our number has received a letter

One of our number has received a letter
from Mrs. E. X. Wheaton, one of the
Prison Evangelists. who conducted services
here on Prison Sunday. She sends ''love
to all the dear ones" and speaks of her
labOrs as her special mission, to comfort the
unfortunates in prison. Their efforts to
brighten the gloom of our surroundings
will long be remembered by all here.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-11-07
Points in LAW.

A note by minor is void
1t is a fraud to conceal fraud.
A note dated on Sunday is VOID
1t is illegal to compound felony.
Ignorance of the law excuses no one.
A contract made with lunatlc is void.
Signatures in lead pencils are good in law.
Principals are responsible for their agents
The acts of one partner bind all the others.
The law cOmpelS no one to do impossi-
bilitieS.
An agreement without consideration
is void.
Written contracts concerning land must
be under seal.
A note obta med by fraud or from one in
tON:cated is void.
Each individual in partnership is respon-
sible for the whole amount of debts of the
firm.
An indOrser of note is exempt from
liability if not served with notice of its dis
honor within twenty four hours of its nom
payment. Minneapolis Tribune.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1888-11-07

A man may kick up the devils own dust
on the great highway of life-for a short
season thereby making many people be-
lieve he is of much consequence. But it is
just as easy to pick out the grass plots on
the shady side of the road where the walk
ing is easier and the wear and the tear of
shoe leather much lesS.-ChicagO Sunday
National.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-04-04
field to Candy, twelve miles, to ts, ice a

field to Candy, twelve miles, to tT ice a
week.
Logan to North Platte-From July 1, omit
Logan and begin at Candy, decreasing the
distance nine miles. Arnold by Logan TO
Candy, sixteen miles and back, three times a
week, by a schedule of hours running time
each way, from July l to July 80, 1889.
DISAPPOINTED Villas FRIENDS.
The verdict in the libel suit Of Secretary
Villas against Editor Welsh at Minneapolis,
creates considerable surprise here, for the
secretary of the interior had informed his
friends that there was no question whatever
about his securing n thorough and complete
vindication. This verdict, according to popu-
lar opinion, disqualifes Mr.. Villas for appoint
ment to the supreme court as well as for the
nomination as vice-president.
THE SPEAKER BUYS A HOME.
Speaker Carlisle, who has always lived at
the Riggs house, has purchased a residence
in this city on X street near Fourteenth, re-
Gently occupied by the Swedish minister, and
will take possession of his new home in a
few days. Among his neighbors are Admiral
Warden of Monitor fame, Justice Blanchard,
Senator German and others.
To INVESTIGATE THE STRIKE.
Congressman Anderson of Iowa has sue
cecded in inducing the house committee on
to agree to n favorable report upon
his resolution to investigate the strikes at
Chicago, but there was very little cnthusl-
asm in the committee, and there is much
doubt whether the resolution will pass when
III IS prCSSnJSu Ill une mousse, Inc COHBrcSS
ional investigation of the Reading railroad
strike was an absolute failure, and reached
the limits of a farce. Although the troubles
at Chicago are much more serious and ex-
tended, and there is no question that inter-
state is involved, several members
of the committee see nothing to be gained by
a congressional inquiry and will oppose the
proposition IN the house.
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.
John M. Chase, the coachman who while
hnraahunlx pilintr a nynr, mud hi1nn prnf
edward A. Paul, principal of the high
school, on Saturday, was to-day held for the
grand jury by the coroner's jury verdict.
The Citizens national bank of Kansas City
has been aspproved reserve agent for the
First National bank of Lincoln, Neb.
TIL house committee on Indian affairs to-
day agreed to report favorably Mr.. Nc
Shane's bill to pay s., 1000 each to John Little
and Hobart Williams, of Omaha.
j. b. Lazear, of Omaha, is at the Ebbitt.
PERRY S. HEATH.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-04-04
A Good School Book Measure.

Dies MONIES, Ia, April Especial Tele-
gram to the BEE, THE legislature has now
reached something tangible on the school
book business, the house passing this evening
the Nelson bill as a substitute for the other
measures proposed. 1t is IA compromise be-
tween district and state uniformity on the
county local option plan, IL provides that
publishers shall submit prices and samples to
the state superintendent and executive count
Gil, and they shall approve Of such
as are desirable rs to price and
quality. The publishers thus approved
must give a bond TO sell through the chan
nels of trade their books at u price not to ex-
coed the maximum list they have given.
Then if a majority of the electors OF any
county want free uniform text books, a com
mittee of five in the county is TO be selected,
who will choose from the approved lists the
books they want, which the directors will
furnish to the public free. The bill combines
features of both the state and district uni
formity plans, and having passed the house
will probably pass the senate and become the
law on this subject.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-04-04
DIED LIKE THE BROWNS.
Another Sudden and Mysterious
Death at Mason CITY.

MASON CITY, Ia, April 3.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to the BEE. 1t is now thought that
H, c. Avery, who died suddenly Sunday
morning, was afflicted with the same trouble
that caused the death of the two members of
the Brown family. The latter death, with
the mysteries surrounding it, again renews
talk relating to the Brown family trouble.
About 10 o'clock Mr.. Avery, who was a
strong, robust man, was attacked with dizzi-
ness, and in about ten minutes was seized by
violent purging and vomiting. He was given
some cold tea to drink, and all his pains
seemed to pass away. In a little over three
hours he was Il corpse. What has caused the
deaths is a complete mystery. 1t is gener-
ally argued that 1t is some kind Of a poison.
Not long ago "A poison known as TyrotoXican,
a qualification ferment, "A poison generated in
decayed matter, was discovered in cheese.
Butter containing similar ingredients might
contain a like poison, and the Brown family
and Mr.. Avery both ate butter at their last
meal. Coroner McNeal exhumed the body of
II. l.. Brown and the stomach was taken out.
The board of supervisors, who are now in
session, have been asked To appropriate suf-
ticient money to make II thorough investiga-
ton. The appropriation will undoubtedly be
made and Browns stomach sent TO Chicago
at once.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-04-04
SHORT IN HIS ACCOUNTS.
A School District Treasurer Found to
BE n Defaultcr.

Fremont, Neb., April ESPECIAL to the
BEE. lit t%ranspired yesterday at a meeting
OF the citizens of what is known as the Kis-
sci school district, two miles east Of this
city, that Ruben Kissel, a former treasurer
of the district, is n defaulter. Kissel was
treasurer of the district for many years and
was generally credited with being an honest
man. A few months ago he left, going to
Johnstown, this state. 1t was known then
by some that he was lard up. Yesterday
being the occasion of the annual school meet
ing, his case was inquired into. 1t was found
that he was short in his accounts TO the eX-
tent of between 500 and $500. The case has
been presented to County Attorney LOOMS,
who says IL is obligatory upon the district to
proceed against Kissel. 1t is known, how
ever, that he is not financially able TO settle
the Indebtedness. He was at one time well
fixed, but family extravaganza has reduced
him almost to poverty. His bondsmen are
o Lee, of Wahoo, and Charles Gerick, n
resident of the school district.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-04-04
ELECTIONS IN OTHER STATES.
Kansas City Has a Very Hot NUM-
cipal StruppIp.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, April ESPECIAL Tele-
gram to the BEE. The municipal election
closed tonight with excitement running
high. No hotter nor tiercer campaign was
ever waged. The main contest conferred
upon H, C. Kumpf, republican, nominated
the third time for reelection for mayor, and
c. ID. Lucas, his democratic opponent, and j.
j. Davenport, Judge of the recorders court,
who ran Independent after his defeat in the
republican convention. The law and order
league has entered activity into the canvass,
being composed of both parties, and
supported Lucus in preference to
Kumpf, as the former declares he will
close the saloons on Sundays. The peculiar
ity about this election day was that Kumpf,
who is mayor, refused TO close the saloons
under the usual custom. Notwithstanding
this, there was less drunkenness than on
days when the resorts are closed. There
were few disturbances and no fights, although
the campaign was Il seething couldron of eX-
element. The law permitting no one within
200 feet of the polls tn peddle tickets. solicit
votes or horangue the voters, was strictly
enforced. For a violation Of this law James
Young, colored. was arrested, also John
Adams, Thomas Corrigan, James holland,
and Luke Egan for similar o~ffenses.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-04-04
Love Will Nor Resign.

KEoKuK, Ia, April 3,-lSpecial Telegram
to the BEE, Judge Love, of the United
States district court, is much annoyed at the
report sent out from Washington tina he
was intending to resign July !, and that can
didates for his shoes were being discu ssed.
a reporter interviewed him to-day, and he
He had not thought OF resigning and had
not passed the age at which retirement is
possible and will not until next March. He
enjoys good health, and if IL continues he will
stay at his work on the bench, as he enjoys
il and does not want TO give it up. He was
appointed district Judge By President Frank
lin Pierce.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-04-04
House.

WASHINGTON, April 3.-The house to-day
went into committee of the whole on the SEN
ate direct tax bill. f.. b. Taylor, of Ohio,
said while the bill was important on account
of the money involved in it, the facts in the
case We're so simple he did not think any eX-
tended discussion necessary. The bill pro-
posed to r|elinquish the amount of direct tax
uncollected, and to provide for repayment TO
states and individuals who had paid any of
the money.
Mr.. Oates, OF Alabama, in opposing the
bill, argued that under the constitution con
gress had a perfect right and power 10 levy a
direct tax, but he denied the constitutional
right of congress to refund a tax which had
been legally levied and applied. If the house
was determined to pass this bill it should in
clude within its provisions one fdf the re-
funding of the cotton tax, a tax which had
been unconstitutiOnally levied. After further
debate the committee rose and the house took
a recess until s p. III.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-04-04

FULLERTON, Neb,, April 3.-[Special to the
BEE, MIR. Rutherford, living south of the
Loup, met with a serious accident while out
hunting on Monday. He was taking his gun
from the wagon, when it was accidentally
discharged, the load passing through his
hand. This makes the third accident of this
that has happened in this vicinity dur
ing the past two weeks. Two weeks ago
David Stouter, of Glenwood, lost several
fingers while toying with a dynamite cap.
Only a week since, Ray Stearns, while put
ting away a loaded gun received its contents
in his right arm,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-04-04
Light On n Murder Mystery.

KEARNEY, Neb., April ESPECIAL Tele-
gram to the BEE. Theodore Knoerzer, q
resident of South Omaha, was found wan
dering around on a prairie Sunday in the vi
entity of Gibbon, and when brought to town
was found to be insane. While confined in
the calaboose at Gibbon he came near ending
his life by battering his head against the
door. He seems to be bothered about some
murder and says often, ~ didn't kill him,
Jake did it," He says he was stopping ut
Grand Island some six weeks ago, when the
dead body Of Valentine Gulcher was found
in a field near there under circumstances in
dicating that he had been murdered.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-04-04

SIoUx CITY, Ia, Apr! 3. Especial Telc-
gram to the BEE. "A protest was signed
today By all the members of the Sioux City
Jobbers' and Manufacturers association
against the passage of the E;ssimaw freight
rate bill now pending in the state Legislature.
The protest has been forwarded To Senator
Lawrence. President Jaudt, Of tie associa-
ton, and other prominent Business men, have
Just returned from Des Moipes, whittier they
went to work against tLa railroad bills.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-04-04
Illinois

CHICAGO, April 3.-The democratic state
central committee has issued u call for q
state convention at Springfield May 23. Each
county and congressional district is entitled
to one delegate for each 400 votes and ono
delegate for each fractional part thereof Of
200 and over cast in 1894. All who favor q
reduction OF war taxes and who are opposed
TO an eXtravagant scheme of state adminis-
%tration, the committee invites to take part in
the s~elcctIOn Of the delegation.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-04-04
St. Joseph.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, April Especial Tele-
gram to the BEE, 1.-The city election to-day
was the most closely contested that has ever
been held IN this city. The republicans were
more thoroughly organized and elected their
entire ticket except the city attorney and
alderman at large from the Fourth ward,
Jones, a negro, having been defeated. The
poll falls about 1000 short of the vote two
years ago, owing to the registration. The
total vote was 1900. Unofficial returns give
Englehart, republican candidate for mayor, a
majority OF 800. The republicans elected
seven of the ten aldermen. Following is the
ticket elected; Mayor, j. j.. Englehart; re-
corder, John A. Dolman; city attorney,
George Rowe, democrat; auditor, II. c.. Car
ter; treasurer, George Crowther. The dem
ocrats openly opposed the cause of the
s~trikers.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-04-04

DAVID CRY, Neb., April 3.--fSpecial Tele-
gram to the BEE.l-The municipal election
to-day embodied the hottest contest in the
history of David City. Arguments often
barely escaped blows. Buggies flew to all
parts of city for struggling voters. The
license men claim the victory, but the prohi-
bition mayor and police Judge were elected by
two votes each. The city council now stands
four for license and three for prohibition, in
surfing saloons the coming year. The license
clerk, treasurer and city engineer were
elected. A big bon fire is being enjoyed by
the vIctors.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-04-04

WAsHISGToN, April 3.-Secretary Fair
child to-day sent n communication 10 the
speaker of the house calling particular atten-
ton TO the condition of the appropriation for
the collection Of revenue from the customs
for the fiscal year which will end June Snext.
1t appears that at the close Of the year there
will be necessary a further appropriation OF
100000 for the conduct of the service. The
down the pay Of the employees retained about
90 per cent unless additional appropriations
are made.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-04-04
Some Lead Statistics.

NEW YORK, April 3.-Ihe United States
geological surveys preliminary annual esti
mate of the production of lead and zinc in the
United States during the year 1857 shows a
large increase over former years in the pro-
duction of both metals. There were pro
duced during the year l3j, j52 tons of desil-
verzed lead and "a, l4S tons of iron-argentifc
lead. The total output of zinc was 5O,3iO
tons, of which Illinois produced 22,279 tons,
Kansas II ,955, Missouri $500, and the eastern
and southern states LAG.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-04-04
Chicago.

CHicseo, April 3.-The election held today
was devoid Of any interesting features, AL
dermen were elected as well as officers of
tae three towns. The vote was decidedly
light only 30 per cent being cast. In the
town offices the republicans retain all they
held heretofore, the democrats only electihg
one man. There were no surprises worthy
OF mention in aldermanic contests and
neither party can be said TO have made auy
gains or sustained any losses.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-04-04

KEARNEY, Neb., April 3.-tSpecial Tele-
gram to the BEE. l-Governor Thayer spent
yesterday and part of to-day visiting the
state industrial school. He expressed him
self as well pleased with the institution
under the management of Superintendent
John r. Natalie. This is his first visit to
the school and he was surprised at its size
given a reception by the citizens Of Kearney
at the school.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-04-04
Central City.

CENTRAL CITY, Neb., April 3.-[Special
Telegram to the BEE, THE anti-saloon
ticket, with the exception of one councilman,
was elected by a sweeping majority. Will
liam = atterson was reelected mayor and we
are insured no saloons and a policy of encour-
agement of public improvements.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-04-04
Suffered sapphira's Fate.

NAcoGDocHEs, Tex, April Especial
telegram to the BEE Melinda Garrett, on
trial for rurder, dropped dead in the court
room this evening from heart disease while
giving her testimony, wnic..: had every ap-
pearance of prevarication. The supers:t tiQus
regard this as a visitation of providence for
the misdeeds of the deceased,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-04-04
Sidney.

SIDNEY, Neb., April 3.-TSpecial Telegram
to the BEE. The entire peoples ticket was
elected to-day. The member of the city
council for the ensuing year are James j.
Mcintosh, Joseph Oberfelder, Michael II.
Tobin, Charles Trognitz and Hugh McFad-
den. AT the school meeting held yesterday
Joseph Oberfelder and Francis II. Decastro
were elected to the board of education to
serve three NearS.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-04-04
Probably Fatal Accident.

BuRwELL, Neb., April 3.-TSpecial Tele-
gram to the BEE. Jacob Fry, a farmer
living three miles south of this place, to-day
met with an accident while at work in Il
well that may result in death. While work
ing at a depth of 100 feet a bucket fell and
struck him on the head. AT present it is not
known Just what his injuries are.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-04-04
Bancroft.

BANCROFT, Neb., April 3,-[Special Tele-
gram to the BEE, Alt the municipal election
held to-day the following candidates were
elected; j. E, l.. Carry, William Green and
]. L. Blenkeror, of the peoples (or ~license)
ticket; f. b. Barber, of the temperance; and
X, Il. Nelson, whose name appeared on both
tickets. Out of the siXty-eight votes polled,
twentY-four were temperance and fOrty-four
peoples. License or no license was the only
issue, and little interest was manifest.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-04-04
Blue Springs.

BLUE SPRINGS, Neb., April 3.-lSpecial
Telegram to the BEE. prohibition carries
the day here, and whisky must go. William
Craig is elected mayor by 33 majority, and
the entire prohibition ticket is elected. This
was the hottest fight ever seen in the county.
showed under by this Waterloo. There were
no disturbances.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-04-04
North Rpnd.

NORTH BEND, Neb., April 3.-[Special Tel
egram to the BEE. The general order of
things in our town will be reversed, nearly
the whole prohibition ticket being elected.
Prohibition majorities are as follows: Strong
for mayor, 4; Ogilvie for. treasurer, 20;
ellis for council, %: Dickinson for clerk 3.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-04-04
Oakland.

OAKLAND, Neb,, April 3,-[Special rele.
gram TO the BEE,-l-Tho license ticket was
elected by from five to eleven majority to-
day. This makes prohibition for Oakland
for one year at least very gloomy, We will
have two saloons paying 1000 each for the
privilege of running, The temperance people
are very much disappointed. The license
men are Overlooking with JOY.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-04-04
kearney.

Ks.INEr, Neb., April 8%.-[Special l'ele-
gram TO the BEE, -To-day's city election
passed of quietly, with a small! vote polled,
Only 800 license or whiskey tickets went
under the wire, with the exception of John
Barnd, prohibition councilman in the fourth
ward, his majority being one. C. B. Finch
closely by 5. Nj. Nevises for treasurer, W.
R. Learn for police Judge, and Il. N. Porter
field for engineer. Clerk Il. A. Julian was
ON both tickets. The license people put in
hard work all day but the prchibitionists did
but LITTLE,