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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-11-07

Our exchange list has grown to such a
great length that we are compelled to call a
halt. We now have nearly 300 exchanges.
which are all The MIRROR is able to carry.
We have been under the disagreeable ne
cessity of refusing of late good many
offers to ~" The last mail has brought
a half dozen new papers to our table. three
OF which are Minnesota papers-The Even
ing Democrat. The New Prague Times, and
ihe Atwater Press. OF course we will
honor all requests to ''X' from our home
papers.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-11-07

to a dead person by the fact that q number of
people follow his coffin, the more SO as among such
followers there are frequently many who took no
especial interest in the deceased while he was still
among the living, and even some who were his
opponents. causing him anxiety and trouble
while in the flesh? 1t 10 not tributes of honor"
that ought to accompany us to the grave, nothing
that reminds of vanity. like outward show. but
the love which deeds have planted in the
hearts of our felIowmen. Honor. brave honor,
can neither give nor take from him who lies
in his coffin. He should have been personally
possessed of that quality while still among us.
Furthermore: Is there not amount Of self-con-
cet contained in that belief that we can "honor''
dead man by following his body to its final rest
ing-place?
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-11-07
Shifting the Responsibility.

What are we here for? This question, of
so much import to us, has been given con-
siderable prominence since its pronunciation
by distinguished gentleman. surnamed
Flanagan. who was a delegate from the
Lone Star state to a national convention
that assembled in the Garden City for the
purpose Of nominating candidates for Pres
ident and Vice President of the United
States What are we here for? What a
world of meaning is contained in those few
brief. but eloquent words. and why did
the honorable gentleman deliver himself of
them? Could it have been possible that
during the course of his long and tedious
journey to the city by the lakeside, he had
forgotten the mission upon which his con-
stituents had sent him. and was his in
Quiry prOpOunded with a view to being set
Alright by some of his colleagues who were
not SO absent minded? There may be some
people uncharitabe enough to imagine that
the gentleman had in mind the distribution
of the ''lOaveS and fishes" in case the call
didateS for whom the convention pro-
nOunced were successful at the polls; but
we who know how easy it is for our motives
to be miscOnstrued. freely acquit him of
any such sOrdid thought. In our opinion
the utterance was prompted by desire on
the part of Mr.. Flanagan that his associates
''get together" as quickly as possible.
transact the business tor which they were
delegated. and go before the people with a
determination to vanQuish their opponents
at all hazards Be this as it may, the
name of Flanagan will go down to poster
ity, and his words of eloQuence will be
treasured by generations yet unborn. when
the memory of his detractors shall have
faded into insigniicance. But it has Just
occurred to us that we are trespassing on
forbidden ground, as the presiding genius
of THE MIRROR has recently announced
that we are ''Out of politics." and so we re-
luctantly part company with Mr.. Flanagan
by again propounding the query. What
are WE here fOr?" If this question was
applied to us individually. we might. if we
did not deem our interlOcutor too inquisitive,
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-11-07

OF the late editorial excursion of Minnesota
editors written by Major L. M. Newson,
of which is given below that portion de-
scribing the visit to this institution:
The glmmering rays OF the we're fading in
the west just we entered the doors of the State
Prison. but pressed like triumphant army,
capturing one of the m 'st exquisite dinners; set
in pearls of neatness and decorated with prompt
and courteous attenticE such as would call ont
the envy of the gods, and yet Steward Benner
didn't get mad, nor did Warden Randall or
Deputy Westby, or the waiter prisoners, or any
body else, for this very perfect repast disarmed
criticism and left the party in the happest frame
of mind.
And then. all of sudden. we are inside, of the
heavy iron prison door. bolted and barred from
the outer world bereft of liberty. shut Out from
the sunlight and the birds and the breeze closely
within the jaws OF the powers of the State We
pass through the stone Corridors gaze into the
cells, note the prisoners, mark the nsatness and
order which prevail everywhere; climb the iron
stairs to the library, shake hands with Cole
Younger. the librarian; enter the office of THE
PRISON MIRROR compliment the editor and his
staff hurry out into the hospital, look with sad
ness and sympathy upon the emaciated features
ter by his side: mark the desth-damp upon the
brow 'of one more unfortunate" who since our
visit has joined the great throng gone before; de-
scend to the kitchen. inspect it, elegantly neat;
pass through the dining hail. and then!-the iron
bolt flies buck, and we are once more out into the
boundless world, breathing the air OF liberty!
Great God! who would jeopardse this grand boon
to man? He who is ON the threshold Of CRIME let
him pause and think Of the penalty. "Gve me
liberty give me death"
The day is gone. but oh how full of fruitage
What new thoughts cluster in the brain; what
new experiences have been added to the old;
what new springs Of progress have come up to
water the heart and prepare it for an advanced
step towards the millennium And so. in a medi-
tative. yet pleasant mood, we thank saltwater for
her generous hospitality; thank Mayor Durant,
Senator Sabin, the newspaper fraternity. and es-
pecally V. c. Seward, of the Messenger, for their
kind attention. we thank all the prison officials
for their courtes es; we thank even the prisoners
for the opportunity of contrasting our own condi-
ton with theirs; and we thank God that we are
not in states prson-''for keeps"-but rather we
bless Him even in our poverty that we enjoy the
full measure of free men. And thus las night
let her curtain down and pinned it with a STAR
we gave three cheers for our enterta ners, jumped
aboard of the cars, reached our destination in
safety, and were soon in the arms Of Morpheus,
wandering in dreamland and talking with angels
OF the beneficial results of editorial excursions,
which. when properly conducted. as they sa d,
they fully endorsed. And 80 do we.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-11-07

1.-The Evening Democrat" is the name of
new daily paper that made its initial bow
to the world at Hastings. Mimi, Nov. 1st..
and it is bright. newsy paper. 1t is edited
and published by Replinger & Barnum, both
experienced newspaper men capable of
making a first clasr paper. which they
surely will of The Evening Democrat
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-11-07

Some of the papers pOked fun at the
great Pioneer Press after moving into
its new print shop. 1t is true that it
looked little crocky for the first few is
sues. but now it comes out clear and clean
and all nicely pasted together like book.
Great is the Pioneer Press building and
great is the paper issued therefrOm.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-11-07

THE PRISON MIRROR is the name of a
weekly paper published in the Saltwater
Mimi. prison. The paper. which is edited
by the inmates OF the prison, is one of the
spiciest little papers that comes to this Of
flee. and is doing good work.-The Clar-
endOn TEX. Traveller
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-11-07
AS SEEN BY OTHERS.

The November number of The North
western Printer. published by the Mime
sofa Type Foundry Company. ST. Paul. is
beautiful specimen of the art of printing
1t is not only elegant but contains much
matter of interest to editors. publishers and
printers. This number contains an account
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-11-07
Is Society a MYTH?

1t is a predominant characteristic of
some men to view with distrust all that
which seems to them Numerically opposed
to their particular feelings or interests; and
especially is this true in the practical affairs
of every day life. when they appear in no
they demonstrate themselves to reason only.
In all such matters self interest will
wrestle hard with reason to get the upper
hand. Society. as the term is interpreted
in the English language, signifies the
higher qualities in the moral nature or
character Of man, and although the dictiOn-
aries define it in different words, this is the
true meaning. This meaning in it's appli-
cation assumes variety Of changes, real
and yet unreal imaginary and yet UNI
doubleday real. In society imaginary lines
are drawn which in practical application
become as real as life itself. Let the
stranger in all assembly of people of wealth
and high educational attainments attempt
to fraternZe with them and he soon finds.
that Society is no myth.
The same illustration will apply to den
of thieves. Society is mystical just as God
himself is mystical. for although we cannot
see Him, our very reason cOmpels us to ac-
knowledge His reality. The lowest in the
scale of humanity recognize this Society"
because they acknowledge the existence of
some Deity, and through this latter frame
laws to govern their actions. All created
humanity who do not believe in the exist
ence of God must do violence to all the
hjuhor iOStipcfS which ra ice them ahOvo the
brute creation.
One of our writer's says: "A man meets .
another man and asks him if he is Society,"
and he answers. no." The man answers
correctly. but not fully. for. although not
Society itself, he is a part of it. Let him
be whom he will. high or low. good or bad,
he is an integral part of that branch of So
ciety to which his particular order of intel
ligence and morality entities him. prospect
i've of wealth. All his actions in life re-
but upon himself. whether good or bad, and
just as their influence reflects upon himself.
so will it reflect upon Society.
Upon a piece of white paper you draw a
dark circle illustrative of the earth's sur
face. Upon its face you draw longitudinal
and parallel lines to represent its subdivis-
ions. all of which are purely imaginary,
and yet in their true application surveyor
will place you in possession of an acre of
ground on the earth's surface which will
defy the power of all the lawyers in the
country to dispossess you of or to invalidate
your just claim to it.
No; Society is not a myth any more than
God himself is. or more than the geomet-
rical lines and subdivisions of the globe
are. or that foot of land or number of
feet are integral parts of the earth's sur
face.
Any person having cause at issue with
Society should commence the fight with
himself. Let him rectify all his own
and imperfectiOns. and Soci-
ETY. will have been purged of just so much
of its communicating filth. for,
'Since the garden of Eden, and Adams fall
The trail of the serI ent is seen over all.''
j.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-11-07

Secretary Hart. of the board of correc-
tions and charities. is making All earnest
effort for the Inauguration of prisoners
aid society in this state.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-06-26
THE FOURTH OF JULY,
Two Wood River Towns 10 Celebrate 1t,
This Year.

Two Wood River Towns 10 Celebrate 1t,
This Year.
The towns of HALEY and Ketchum
will celebrate the Fourth of July, this
year. The celebrations will occur at
the HALEY Hot Springs and the
Guyer Hot Springs, respectively.
At the HALEY Springs an all.day
program including base ball, trap
shooting, horse racing ETC., and fire.
works and ball in the evening, is
being arranged; while at the Guyer
Springs tn ire will be the usual enter
tainment during the day, and dance
with music by the Delius orchestra in
the evening.
Robert Strahorn & Co. will charter
a train for the day, which will make
trips at stated hours, from Bellevue to
HALEY and Ketchum and return.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-06-26

OF timber which they may need can
De procured from the outside.
Z. r. Clarke, a capitalist Of Cold
water, Michigan, who holds a part of
our county bonds and has other in
serests here, is visiting HALEY. He
naturally finds our climate much pre-.
terable to that of the swelterine
East, and is confident that we have q
prosperous future.
III have seen SAMARITAN NERy1NE
do wonders that cannot, in Justice
to every Epileptic, refrain fsom men.
tioning. The case l had under nv
care is entirely freed from fits. Mr.
6erkley, son-in-law of Judge
Chaffey, of Ashtabula, Ohio, whose
little daughter had Epileptic Fits
since her birth, has had no further at.
tacks since she took tho FIRST dose.
A woman. Mary johnson, an Epilep.
tic since her birth, and a county
charge for over twenty years, is
cured; but the most remarkable cure
that came under my immediate
knowledge was q son of Mr.. Brad.
bury, of Manha,ten, Kansas, who was
the most distressing and pit,ful sight
| ever saw. Reason, locomotion and
life had nearly departed. suggested
to the parents to try SAMARITAN
NERvlNE. They telegraphed for a
bottle, and in ten days the boy was
walking" DR.. E. L. PATEE,
Manhattan, Kas.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-06-26
GOING FOR DEPTH.

The 1dahoan Bonders TO Sink Another
100 Feet-Ths Work 10 Begin At
Once. ~E
One possibly great benefit is, it
seems, to inurs to US from the recent
visit of Craig Chambers. After look
ing through the ldahoan Mr.. Cham
bers concluded to Ego for depth"
and therefore gave instructions to
sink another 100 feet.
The present depth o! the mine be.
ing only 700 feet on the dip of the
vein, this will give it depth of 500
feet Oh the vein, or of somew where be.
tween 400 and 600 feet, vertical; and
it will open up quite stretch of en-.
tirely new ground.
If an ore body is found it will be
the making OF this region. But if it
is not it will not hurt US much, as all
who know anything about it are salts
fed that there is a big mine in
Idahoan ground, if some one will
only devote the time and capital
needed to show 1t up. The parties
working It at present are "stayers,"
and have already spent over $780,.
600 on the property since they
bonded it; but as $4,000 to 100000
is the amount fixed upon by some of
our best.posted mining men as neces-
sary to spend to properly open the
property and again put it upon
dividend-paying basis, it is feared
that they will get tired of the SEEM
ingly eternal drain on their resources
and quit work before they can Sc
cure a return for their investment.
Three to six days will be required
to change the steam pipes, pumps,
etc.-after which the work of sinking
will begin.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-06-26
A PROBABLY Fatal ACCIDENT.
ISidor Schwartz Backed Down Z 800.
Foot Proclplce.


Isidor Schwartz lies at the point OF
death, in Ketchum. He left last
Monday.for Bayhorse, Bonanza and
Challis with q two.horse load of small
fruits and peddlers' wares. When
he got about halfway up Trail creek,
near the summit, his team baked and
backed off the grade. The wagon
was smashed into kindling wood, the
horses rolled over and over until they
struck the bottom of the precipice,
about 300 feet down; and Mr.. Sch
wartz was found lying near by by Mr..
Emery, who summoned assistance.
A rope was lowered to Mr.. Schwartz,
who did not seem to be much hurt,
and he was lifted about 80 feet, on to
u ledge OF rock, whence he was car
ried to the grade and brought 10 Ket-
chum.
He is evidently injured internally,
and not expected to 1--we long. In
fact. his death is momentarily ex.
peoted,
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-06-26
Justice to Mr.. Prior.

Roger A. Prior was considered the
very pink of chivalry so long as he
was IN the Confederate service and
lived in Virginia, says the Oregonian.
But Prior became a New Yorker
from force of genius, because q
metropolis like that city afforded scope
for talent and room for a man Of
genius to expand. A recent speech,
made by him, has called down
anathemas aud resort to that last
impeachment to which a Southern
man can be subjected, for he has been
accused OF cowardice, and the fact
that he ives captured during the wal
is used to prove it. The true story
Of that capture has therefore been
made public, and the circumstances,
as narrated by the gentleman who
was his captor, are entirely to the
credit of Prior. The vindictiveness
of, Southern prejudice is beyond
reason, and does not lessen with the
lapse of time. 1t would be we'll to
send few thousands of those FIRE.
eaters North on . mission to learn
common sense. A Democrat from
North Carolins, who lived long At
Salem. vent back to see his people
few years ago, and because be had
rational ideas they denounced him a.
an abolitioniss. He came back to
Oregon and became Republican
because he thought he might ''as we'll
have the name as the game" That
WAS five years ago, and the man was
considered bitterly partisan here be.
fore be returned to North Carolina.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-06-26
An Absolute Cure.

The Original Abietine Ointment is
only put up in large two.ounce tin
boxes, and is an absolute cure for old
sores, burns, wounds, chapped hands,
and all skin erupt'ons. Will posi-.
lively cure all kinds of piles. Ask
for the Original Abietine Ointment.
>old by j. A. Rupert at rs cents per
b'x-by mail 80 cents.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-06-26
LOCAL JOTTIN6S.

I am selling percale and calico
shirts at cost. GEORGE KRIEG.
j. G. Fox sells ladies', misses and
chiidren's shoes at Eastern prices.
Come and examine the Woodbury.
Fruit jar, and you will use no other.
GEORGE KRlEG.
Children's, boys and mems straw
hats and light summer underwear at
cost, at GEORGE kRIEG's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank g. Mandell
arrived to-day, and will begin house
keeping just as soon as they can get
their dwelling ready.
Mrs. Sarah Roach will keep for
sale, to families and others, all kinds
of 6ne pastry, bread, etc. Her estab-
lishment is Al Rupert's corner.
GO to W. s. Mack's to have your
house, sign and carriage painting,
aper.hanging, calcimining, etc., done,
aud carpets taken up and relaid.
II you desire the best and cheapest
ice on Wood River, see A. M. Pur.
dunn or leave orders at Whitman Il
Walkers store. SAM. MILLsArs.
Before purchasing come and see
the Moline Wagons, Osborne Mowers
and Binders, Hswkeye Hay Forks
and Leaders, for sale by
J. II. BEAMER, Haley.
General John B. Winters is at the
Cullen Hotel, in Salt Lake City. and
will probably be back here in about
lo'dsy.. He will come BY way of
Era.
The contest case Of R. M. Walsh
". Carrie Etraman, involving some
,snd in this district, has just been de.
cidsd in favor of the former, by the
General Land Office in Washington.
A committee of ladies Of the Guild
osnvsseed the business portion Of
Haley to-day for subscriptions for
Emmsnuel church. They state that
they did much better than they ex-
psetsd.
George w. Keith, who was one OF
the Nevada delegates to the session
Of the Grand Lodge, A. 0. U. w. in
th,s city, has been appointed Assist
ant Coiner OF the Carson Mint--a
position worth $4,000 per annum.
The mining men complain of the
scarcity Of lumber. They say that
none OF our Wood River dealers keep
anv kind Of . supply on hands and
fear that their operations may, ere
long, b daJsysd until ths few sticks
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-06-26
Fourth Of July,

The HALEY Hot Springs manage.
ment is preparing an elaborate pro.
gram for the Forthcoming anniversary
OF the Declaration of Independence.
The principal features will include .
match game OF baseball, trsp-shoot-
ing. horse races. and dancing and
fireworks in the evening.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-06-26
Cough! and Coueh!! and Coush!!!

What in the world is the reason you
will cough and keep coughing and still
keep trying inferior medicines when
BEGGS' CHERRY COUGH SYRUP
will positively relieve your cough at
onces This is no advertising scheme,
but an actual fact and we guarantee it.
j. A. RUPERT. Druggist.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-06-26
Catholic Church Services.

Henceforth services will be held by
Father G. Wander Donckt on the 6rst
Sunday Of each month in Bellevue;
the second Sunday in HALEY; the
third Sunday in Shoshone; and the
fourth Sunday in Pocatello. Mass
will be at 8 and 10 o'clock a. m. As
rule, there will be sermon aud ben
ediction at . o'clock p. nj. in HALEY
on the first Sunday of each month,
and in Bellevue on the ssoond Sun.
day.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-06-26

$1,000
$1,000

For > better or moro pleasant rem-
edy for the cure of consumption,
bronchial troubles, coughs, cronp and
whooping cough than Santa Able, the
California king of consumption.
Every bottle warranted. II you
would be cured of that disgusting
disease, catarrh. use California Cat.
R-Cure, 81 q jar; by mail tl10.
Santa Able and Cat. r. Cure are sold
and warranted BY J. A. Rupert.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-06-26

w. Ny father died Of It. slstcr OF ry mother dad
o. u, and my own sister died OF It. MY fee,incs
may 90 imagined, then. when tho horrible diseaSs,
Canccr eating inwardly In such way tSnt il could
not DC cat out. Numerous rcmcdicswcrc used for
cut tho Cancer grew steadily worse until II seem.
ca shat was doomed to follow the others OF the
lsmily took Swifts Specific. which, from Tho first
cay forced out tho poison. and continued It's use
entn had taken several bottles, when found my
eo!I well. lkaov that 8. s. s. cured NO.
Winston. N. c., Nov. 26, SS. Mns. s. NJ. IDor.
Send fer Book on Cancer and BLOOD risc.scs
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer 8, Atlanta. Ga
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-06-26
Grand !: Ball
in the evening.

In the absence of any other cele.
bration on Wood River, the Ho,
Springs management have concluded
to offer their ample grounds and other
facilities for the enjoyment Of every.
body. Come and have
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-06-26
Skin Disease 6 Years tured.

am thankful to say that I have used the Curr.
'ouRA REMEDIEs for about eight months with great
success. and consider myself entirely cured Of salt
rheum. fr0n which have suffered for six years, I
tried number Of medicinee and two of the best
doctors in the country. but found nothing that
would eject 2 cure until used your remedies.
Mas. A. MoCLAFLIN, Morette, Mo.
The Worst Case Of Scrofuia Cured.
We have been selling your CurIcuRA REMEDIES
for years. and have the first complaint yet to re-.
eelve from purchaser. One of the worst cases Of
Scr0fuls ever saw was cured by the use of FIVE
bottles Of CyTIcURA RxsOLvENr, CurIcupA. and
CUTIcURA soar.
TAYLOR TAYLOR. Druggists,
Frankfort, Kansas.