The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-05-02
LOCAL PICkKNGS.

We see from window that the fire demon
has been at work over on the north hill.
Muller Post G. A. R., on Tuesday evening was
presented with a beautiful new silk flag. the gift
of Senator E. w. Durant.
Rev. F. B. Hicks and wife.o Rock Rapids, Ia.
visited the prison Monday afternoon under the
escort of Chaplain Albert.
We regret to announce the sad news of the
death of Sarah Mabel, only daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. s. OBrien. on Tuesday last.
1t is rumored that the stopping of the dy-
namo engine Monday evening caused by the
Chief removing his shoes in its presence.
One of the boys on the one-wheelshay gang,
who is Of poetic turn, says, 1.-THE hand that
rocks the wheelbarrow doesn't always rule the
plank.
At the close Of the special services Sunday,
Good Samaritan passed around some newspa-
pers. which were gladly received by the convict
sons of Svea present.
Mrs. Taylor, wife of State Senator Taylor. of
Barron. Wis. has been visiting with Mrs. Fred.
Bordwel during the past week. Both ladies at
tended chapel services Sunday.
The pupils of the prison school desire to
gratefully acknowledge the receipt of banner Of
texts. one for each day of the month. the gener.
ous gift of white Ribbon" lady.
The soft hum of female voices, and the merry
prattle of children in the celroom on Sunday dis
PEELED. for time at least, the gloom that usually
snshrouds our old hulk on that day.
The resources of the messroom were taxed to
their utmost limit on Tuesday; the poet-devil be-
ing an unexpected guest Billie says he'll resign
l.
ing.
Ben Cayou has been actively engaged during
the pa st week, in experimenting the removal of
his family and household goods to White Bear; at
which delightful resort they will spend the sum-
mef months.
"A damage suit is likely to be brought against
the Chief by one of the boys on "A' gallery,
rs he spoiled a new mat he had just completed on
Monday night, owing to the electric light failing
to materialize.
The officers bathroom will positively be
ready for Use this week. Mr. Demarest who has
done nearly all the work on it himself. is worker
from way back and can give the average plumber
q good many points.
Major Pat Flannery has his brigade working on
the banks of the slvery st. Croix 1t is whispered
that the Major is quite an adept with the rod and
line. SO some stupendous fish stories may be an
ticipated in the near future.
One OF the canine species was seen passing
the other day suffering great agony from a bullet
hole in h; s leg. There evidently some verit-
able human monsters still in existence who vent
their rath on the poor dumb animals.
Our Editor in Chief has acquired a new plan
Of tabulated gastronomy, at least says Night
Guard Parsons. From what he can learn the Hust.
Ter believes that it is based upon the Bertillon
system but possibly the E. in c. can enlighten us
on the subject.
Steward Benner has gone into the truck rails
ing business on a small scale. Henry will have
charge. and in the still summer evenings while he
lovingly tends his vegetable crop, shall doubt
less hear the familiar strains of "hoe that corn"
waited through the cellroom windows.