The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-04-18

In last weeks issue, in speaking of the floral
cross presented last Easter by the ladies of the
Gospel Temperance Union, the Hustler gave the
credit to the ladies of the w. C. T. U. He begs
to apologize. as he knew better but was suffering
from temporary alteration of the mind.
Guard R. G. Rhoades on Wednesday received
the sad news from Xenia, Ohio, OF the death OF
his father. The deceased was IS years old, but
his death was quite unexpected. Mr.. Rhoades,
who is deserved!y esteemed and respected by all
who know him, has the sympathy of both officers
and inmates in his bereavement.
Capt. W. H. H. Taylor received "a letter last
week from Darby, Pa informing him of the severe
illness of his son Henry : Taylor, who is suffer
ing from consumption of the bowels and accord.
ing to the letter, was in very dangerous condi-
ton. He is a young man about 26 years of age,
and it is to be hoped that the vitality of youth may
pull him through.
During the past week the back yard has been
undergoing much needed Improvement Under
the supervision of Prof Cayou blind ditch has
been made along the south wall, back of the state
shop, where the many underlying Strings were
wont to keep the surface muddy; tLat part of the
yard not paved with blocks is being graded down
preparatory to being macadamised
The Chapel organ is still breathing but is very
feeble, it is surmsed that Doc is supplying some
soothing potions, and bringing all his knowledge
of matera medica into action to alleviate the sui
ferings of this venerable and decayed relict. 1t
is very tenacious of life but for the fralty of
wind instruments its doom is approaching and all
of Docs learning will be of no avail.
Might Guard Goldsmith is great advocate of
cold water, and having naturally very delicate
organization. he makes up for his light appetite
for solid food by copiOus Hbations of aqua pura.
This, he says. is what gives him such an imposing
physique. John began tried to keep count of the
number of glasses of water he consumed at one
sitting, but had to give up in despair.
The Hustler has been repeatedly egged on by
some of the MIRROR staff to write up an Easter
local; but not being eggotistical he does not wish
to go to eggs-tremes for fear that he should be
thought egg-centric does he eggs-actly care to
put in eggstra hours racking his brain to write on
such an eggs-asperating subject. N B. Any one
who doesn't get enough eggs Easter Sunday can
cut this out aud chew it,
Capt Taylor's efficiency as adjutant oflMuller
Post, received a high endorsement last week, in
the shape of letter from the Assistant Adjutant
him on his promptness in attending to all cores
pondence on matters pertaining to the post, and
at the time offering him the position of aide
de-camp on the commanding officers staff, during
the coming G. A. R. encampment to be held in
Milwaukee,
One youthful member of the Minneapolis con-
tingent which arrived here Saturday, on getting
off the train at the prison contrved to unlock his
handcuf, and proceeded to give leg bail. His lease
of freedom was short, as after few minutes
search he was discovered by Deputy Sheriff Bax.
ter, hiding in a separator. The youth in question
may congratulate himself on not being filled full
of lead, many officers would have shot when
he started to run.
We aim to give satisfaction in prices and in
quality of goods. in all departments of our bust
ness and can, with pride, refer all strangers to
our customers since 1885, We desire, through the
columns of THE MIRROR to call the public's atten-
ton to our stock, at all times new, modern, and
by far the largest in the ST. Croix Valley of drugs.
family medicines. lumbermen's drug supplies.
paints. varnishes, brushes and beautiful parlor
and hanging lamps. Crandall s. Barclay.
An invitation has been extended by Muller
Post No of this city. to Col. e. C. Mason. now in
command of the 3rd. U. S. Infantry at Fort nell
ing, requesting him to deliver the grafton at the
G. A. R. services on Memorial Day. In acknowl-
edging the honor, Col. Mason is unable to give a
definite answer for few days. The 3Oth of May
is notable day for the 3rd Infantry, being the
oath anniversary of their organization as regi-
ment, which occurred in 1896. This may prevent
the Colonel from accepting the invitation.
Capt E. S. Bean, thc 2ew sheriff Of Ramsey
county, made his first visit to the prison Fri
day last. He was accompanied by Deputy Reuben
Clewett, and made an extended trip through the
building, taking in all the principle points of in
terest. Capt. Bean, though small in stature, is a
giant in matters pertaining to drill and military
disciplne and his crack Co. d. OF the NJ S. N. G.,
has almost worldwide reputation for its won