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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-01-03

March l. 1886. James Young, a burglar who
had been sent down for job in Carroll county,
thought be was dying of consumption. He then
confessed to having murdered Allen and said 1
was an innocent man. He gave all the details of
the horrible crime. He Immediately taken
to Syracuse. tried for the murder. and Nov. l5
1886. given life sentence by Judge Kellum, who
had setenced me. Yet Judge Kellum for some
reason refused to recommend my pardon to the
governor. Gov. Oglesby, two or three months af
ter the trial and conviction of Young announced
his intention of pardonIng me, but remonstrances
were sent to him by the Allen family and their
friends, who did not believe Young was guilty. FL
naily Young died. still insisting on his guilt At
last all opposition was withdrawn and the COVER
nor pardOned me.
THAT is the whole story. do not care to talk
about my treatment or observations in the peni-
Tertiary, because people might not believe me.
The first opportunity for work 1 will accept no
matter what the work may be if it is honorable
and honest. "-Chicago Times.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-01-03

Vice is truly an offense against taste, as
we'll as against morality; whatever is
morally wrong is bad taste. All men admit
this of low vices; they justly esteem them
vulgar. The same is strictly true of all
immoralities; they are all in bad taste; had
this fact been universally regarded. the
world would have been spared many of
those vices which have disgraced the fine
arts; but let us not despair of the time when
a. thoroughly correct and Christening taste
will unite with conscience in the condem-
nation of vice.-H. WinSlOw.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-01-03

There is great deal of reform needed
about prisons yet A deputy warden at
Columbus. Ohio. finding Clark Ours. con-
vict from Meigs county of that state. on the
roof of the penitentiary ordered the prison
hose turned on him. The roof got wet the
poor fellow slipped. of course. rolled off
the roof. and dashed his brains out on the
stone pavement below. The warden thinks
it was case of suicide. There is no use
leaving Ours cell empty. There's man
just born to fill it evidently. and it's the
man that caused its vacancy.-Osceola Qa. }
Seminal.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-01-03

The man who wants somebody to miss
him when he dies should go and get his life
insured. Then when he joins the heavenly
choir the company at least will MOURN
Western Cartoon. TOmah. Wis.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-04-23

Forty years ago every town in New Eng
land had its iyceum, and, as one of the win
ters recreations, course of lectures deliv-
cred by clergymen, politicians and men dis
tinguished in literature Hospitality was
freely EXTENDED to the lecturer, and not in
frequently il he was notable man, several
families invited him to become their guest.
The late Richard H. Dana, Jr., the author
Of Two Years Before the Mast" used to tell
story illustrative of the effort made by
hosts to entertain their distinguished guests.
MI Dana once lectufed in country town,
md then walked home with the president Of
the lyceum, a farmer After long silence
the farmer said:
Mr. Dana, | b'lieve you wrote book
oncef"
"Yes."
"Waal. never read it myself, my foll5
have, though
Dead silence again fell upon the two until
their arrival at the farmers house, where Nh
Dana was introduced to the invalid wife, who
had not been to the lecture.
my dear said the farmer, II believe
you've read Mr.. Dana's bookf'
The wife stared. and then recovering her
self. answered: Il b'lieve I've heard speak OF
tn
Apples were brought in, and with then
came the farmers daughter, little blaeh
eyed sharp looking school girl.
Susan Liza" said the farmer, you've
read Mr. Dana's Two Years Before tbs
Mast, haven't youf
Susan Liza replied quickly, mo, sir" anc
here was dead silence till bedtime. Youth
Companion.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-04-23
a Sister to Him.

mo, Mr.. Jackson, | cannot be your wife, az
my heart is already in the keeping of an
other, but can be sister to your
'Oh It's hard to thus be obliged to give
you up, Maud and still your very generous
offer to be as sister to me cannot go unac-
cepted. VIII you be as near a real sister te
me as possble!'
''Yes, George, shall endeavor to-"
''There is Jack Fourinhands sister, for in
stance. VIII you be as loving and attentive
to me as she is to himY'
with all my heart, George"
Every well, then, sister mine. I shall try
to be worthy-ah, really m'st be going
though-good night, sister" The next day
Miss Maud received package, and upon
opening it discovered that it contained-hor-
rors-two pairs of pants, six pairs of socks
and a shirt A note slipped out, and upon
reading it, this is what she saw:
DEAR SISTER MAUD ascertained from Jack
Fourinhand that his sister was in the habit of do
ing all Of his mending. Thinking of our agree
ment, | bethought me of these few articles OF
wearing apparel, which sadly in need of bus
tons and mending. | have long needed sister
that would look after my clothes, and since you
have so kindly consented to act in that capacity
you may commence your duties at once Your
loving brother, GEORGE
-Pecks Sun
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-04-23
LIGHT AND AIRY.
The Water Meter.

.ioted water meter pharisaic water meter
ri,h faee OF white enamel. hard enamel,
trimmed with brass
rsa, the soft expression of painted Simon
." ps,p, booking out into the future like gold
fish through glass
vseDt happens that the carcass Of an infant
aigator plays the mischief with my vitals
iDits efforts to get through,
,...rd tbe strange occurrence on my brass bound
indicator by the fraudulent addition of q
hundred feet or two
\ tho mIasuatic matter and the poison which |
seatter by the simple name OF water. un
addterated pure
r,as nv friend the undertaken waxes richer.
sjrker fatter. and the druggists wife and
daughter take a European tour
In ,otten cause and wonder as ponder DER my
thunder, pause and wonder why in thunder
honest people let me lie,
ghy they do not rise in anger tear me limb from
limb asunder, and adopt water meter more
Ingenious than II
San Francisco Wasp.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-04-23
HOW JIM WAS BADLY SOLD.



ms brother Explains That the Other
was Not Scared for Cent.
res I'm in mourning" said the man. as
ne carefully removed his hat and gazed at the
piece OF Grape which hid the band ats for
my brother Jim, who was planted about five
months ago. A''
Sick longf"
Not minnit.n
accidentally killed, thenp'
GU might call it accident. but H. Uasn,t
|. y, was case OF misleading human naturep
Tue man tenderly brushed some dust off tho
aape' put on his hat, and after getting good
ana ready, started out with:
:, me ana Jim had ranch on the Rennh-
iicah river, out in Kansas | didn't amount
70 hinch but Jim was a dandy He could
sNe up a man as quick as you could balve an
| apple Didn't know what fear was and the
'iJutis was as afraid of him as death Eve
put up 500 monument at his grave. and
you can Judge By that he must have been a
| pretty good man.
| "Wellr
wen, late last fall, when we had stock
saie al the ranch, sort Of tramp came along
ahd got III Jin's way Jim run over him and
/ ehey haa some words. The tramp wanted Ia
lshl' ana the boys put Jim up to skeer the
/ nsef Out OF him. I'm free to say didn't like
the fellers looks There was sumthin' bach
d us every day look, which had a CLEAN of
Hanger IN 1T. Jim sized him up for a runner
anu when said the chap would fight. Jim
whispered: '-'
fete, you never knew me to be wrong
IN skeer him till all his hair loosens at til,
roots 'N
10 make great spread of it, the boys
fastened the two together by their left arms
ana gave each a bowie knife. They thought
the tramp would back water when it came T.,
the tying, but he didn't He was right thar
ana didn't even turn pale 1t was agreed thai
they should light at the word, and the word
was held iive minutes to let the tramp wilt
ne stood like rock, and Jim Couldn't back
you see, without losing character
And they foughtf'
: IL wasn't much OF a fight Jim was a.
mandy with the knife as any man within 1
hundred miles, but he stood no show in thai
fumpus. The word was given, the tram,
made lightning motion, and the next thins
see was Jim dead on the grass, his head GU
almost off. Thar wasn't but one lick struck.
"And-and whatf"
Nothing much. The tramp omitted hisseI
and walked off, as cool as bari of ice, anr
"e planted Jim on knoll back of the null
PEN
What did the crowd saygn
said that my brother Jim had bette
stuck to readin the character of mules an.
steers and let strangers alone and | agreed
I'm in mourning fur Jim. but | allow he bi
Off moren he could chaw and he shouldn't
done it. Grape looks well on mouse color
don't it? It's reminder that in the midst O
life we may bark up the wrong tree n-Sal
Francisco Examiner.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-04-23

was taken sick while at the dinner table
with terrible distress in NV stomach. Before
this had been hearty and strong For fourteen
DAYS kept getting worse despite the efforts OF
two doctors. | lost forty pounds, and was salts
fed that | could live but few days. My trou-
bic was stomach and Liver Complaint, result
ing in an attack of bilious collie At this time
saw Or. David kennedy's FaVorite Remedy, OF
Rondaut. \. Y advertised, and sent for bot
lie also sent for my physician, and told him
that was going to try the Favorite Remedy.
He examined it and told me to use it three days
and let him know the result, In the three days
| walked four miles DR.. kennedy's Fayorlte
Remedy has saved my life.-W. 5, Bitter, Slate
Mills, Ross Co., Ohio.
DR. kENSEDY's FAyORITE REMEDY, made al
Roundout. y y 81 for 50.
send for book, how TO cure Kidney, Liver and
Blood disorders.
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The New England Farmer recent

The New England Farmer recently
published an instructive table OF the
number. size and productiveDess OF the
farms in twenty-six States. The reve-
lations made by this table are surpris-
ing. The New Jersey farms lead all
the others in the value of their prod
ucts per acre, it being 1925; and the
Dakota farms rank the lowest in that
respect. they yielding an average value
per acre of $1.58. New York comes
third, and singularlY enough, Connect.
icut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts
follow in successive order. But West
ern farms are so large, and so easily
worked, that the gross results satisfy
their owners hugely.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-04-23
-o.oaplaARy LICENSE.

4
,e ~ remarked one OF our
At seems EN- otber day, THAT physicians
Ibtens tllg eex,traoriinary license IN the
I slIoe;so which they lussle with the
|paalef 4 + their patients. ,,.,s a..,.n,,
iNos he'u Z "a Inc time of his death,
w Ie treated him lor q Gn ae, tl aisa ne
y him for dozen G'ie nna,, n,sor
|raleu F 7i the doctor sald pneuinoilla
|ers. t .n.o"ble; then it was coonsump-
n the MI slon the patient was dosed Tor
Epn. ll tia and so on until just before
|elrt troupl,5 aseertained that disease OF
N died II w' ..a a .he real trouble, and that
be sahh sd been at first treated as pneu-
khieh pau sumption, heart disease etc,
bonls' u aV the symptoms OF kidney DIS
kas. .n II WAS too late.
"But tien a,lv one case in hundred,
THIS y beginning to lose faith in the
~ td, "a altogether. In TACT Ina navh Ina nau
FOlo' sod d' for their services since began
by neeyw Warmers az Safe Cure i'll my house,
y keep ,.or three years ago. Whenever
lttle M l;ttie out OF sorts | take a few
feel = confident that the source o.
fese ;. o. ~, is in the kidneys, which ]
dl'g TsIorner's Safe Cure will keep IN
RnoT ., y a and will eradicate any diseas'
pod @ ns he lurking there. Had Mr.;
tlai hlal similar course, | have no doubt
fOloSep ronld be alive to-day; but O
kbat ~ II ',Donie don't think alike.
oa rses az tl,ina is certain, however, ant
Nohg tba doctors are allowed little too
|tba' y ,s .nS in the way they have o
|pucli I.r to know that which they really
Te'tn unt5inp about. II they don't know
flos /; Tx The real trouble with the patient
Fna' a T. MD admit it and not 90 on ant
En lfsr in at the cost of the patients
Id u
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-04-23

A colored man, who had a load of ashes be
aind bis mule, came to a standstill on Adams
lvenue the other day He clueked and
yelled and dashed at the mule, but the ami
nal hung his head and refused to bulge.
Among the spectators was woman, and
as the lashing went on she stepped forward
aud asked:
"Colored man, do you know that mule
mas feelingsi"
YES, marin. does" he replied, IAN 1ze
list about to tackle de same"
He jumped down, gave the animals tail q
twist. and as the beast moved slowly on the
man continued:
"Sartin, mar'm-sartin. but how on airtt
lid you happen to disliber itsN-De5roit Free
Press.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-04-23
A Memory.

qemoonlit night long, long age
WIZ MHh'n my memory fingers,
meu recall her answers low,
Inc clasp OF slender fingers.
der hand lay lightly on my arm
W. as home we slowly wandered,
"a1ie the secret of her charm
heslstess, vainly pondered.
'1at perfect night her witching grace
mn made provocatiou ample;
'Io l'oohoeams lovingly caressed her face
and set bad example.
.. .S' We reached her fathers gate
m Auu lhen you say you kissed herr"
w uo' you're too precipitate.
lou See, she was my sister.
-Somerville Journal
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-04-23

Teacher What is accents
First Pupil Emphasis or stress on par
ocular syllable,
Teacher-Corre Is there more than one
6indt
Second Pupil-Yes, sir; primary and sec
ondary accent
TeaSAer-ln the word execution where
Ines +, ., secondary accent or stress fall!
Thir. Pupil-On the first syllable
Teacher Right Where does the primary
accent or stress falli
Fourth Pupil who hasn't studied the les
,.,ul-On the neck Chicago Tribune.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-04-23

1t is in sophocles that We strike tho
modern spirit OF the ancient classics.
1t is strange, yet true, that stu-
uehts VIII stumble on through the
ureek authors during four, i've or six
years, cropping about for something
tangible and coming finally to Sopho-
cies or Euripides at the very end OF
Their course will. in a month, have
their eyes opened to the fact that the
oreeks were really men of flesh and
blood, with passions good and bad, it'll
aspirations high and noble, with sins
ana toliies, as men are to-day. 1t is q
proof OF the old saying that when one
has finished his college course he il
ready TO go to school. University (o
Vermont) Cynic.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-04-23
Unde.eryedIy Lnurned A.

The minimizing are prone to make game OF
nervousness. Yet this Is very real and serious
afiifctfon. the harrassing symptoms OF which are
rendered all the more poignant by rdieule The
stomach Is usually responsible for these somp-
the brain, which is the headquarters Of fhe ner
vous system. Asanerye tonic aud tranquilizer
we believe that not one can be pointed out SC
effective as Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. In re
newing vigorous digestion, 1t strikes the key
note of recovery of strength and quietude By
the nerves. Headaches, tremors in quiet sleep
abnormal sensitiyeness to unexpected noises
all these modify aud ultimately disappear a,
the system gains strength from the great tonic
Dyspepsia, biliousness, rheumatism. constipa
ton and kidney complaints are subdued by The
Bitters
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-04-23
Another Famous Victory.

twas an autumn evening
Old Caspars work was done;
And be before his cottage door
Was sitting in the sin;
And by him sportea on the green
His little grandchild, Wlhelmine.
And as be sat and smoked, he saw
That little maid draw near
A holding in her little palm
A severed human ear
While DER the field appeared In view
OF human segments not few.
der brother James came likewise with
The little cart he owns,
Quite filed with legs and arms and dis
Located collar bones
OLD Caspar looked, and then quoth he:
1T was famous victoree "
Across the field are stains OF gore,
And whitening bones see,
Asevidence undoubted twas
famous victoree;
And there is proof to back my claim
That twas daisy football game"
America
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-04-23

Sunday School Teacher Ito new pupiD-We
are taught by the Bible that when some one
smites us on one cheek we should turn the
other to him Isn't that a beautiful senti
menta
Eyes, ma'am."
Snow, if an enemy were to snite you on
one cheek what would you doF'
"rd pound der top of his head of. Me
braska State Journal
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-04-23
10th Mistaken.

vE s'opped In front Of a maiden fair
twas at waxworks show
H. ,,u ue SAD How lifelike is her stare!
NV ~" natural her golden hairi
TA eLoeRsl See what a hue they weari
iney actually glowr'
'a AZ, maiden opened wide her eyes
81, not only can they walk"
s sp' sand In evident surprise.
su' now 1t seems these effigies
Th uiaue IN such a wondrous wise
lucy actually talk"
Chicago Tribune.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-04-23
Sorry for Her.

When Charley put on his first trousers ne
.eas verJ proud, He strutted up anu ao"n
n front of his mother almost crazy WIN Ut
isht. Then he burst out: On hit''iiii''
pants make me feel 50 grand Dldh II h'''No
you feel grand when but an a"iu Ion ,
.ciotslless came over him that thN "i'sS ,'1u
aever been shared by his mother anu he m '
ais wee, chubby hand pityinsiy against ue'
meek. saying, patheticaly, GA poor MAN
mai poor NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-04-23
Tie ARIZONA KICKER.


NOTICE. = We desire To g,va ,o,i,o
psihlir al large that the next man syho ., ai sne
stone against cur Office door vii h,ra =
ouirun six bullets We Laye.,rot ti.e, ~ ~, -
business We don't want TO seem cant;o s,a'
pvt enough is enough Tim Peaves -
Shlith and Hank White will please 81,
notice pea9e l-Se
uosE hotE.-News reached town vesta,
Jay mat William Napoleon Forrint,t,,r,
othefwise known as French Bill. had dero,tad
,'oin TINS world. He was materially aseisted
y taree OF TOUR bullets which Hank Hender-
'oi 'i'ei INTO hiin during dispute about the
oSnei sup Oh piece Of land We don't know
"he.'iei henry was right or wrong. but we
nave ieit Tor some time that this cold world
was no place for Mr. Harrington. He oracn,,
DIT content, and lie was in the bah;t 90
shooting at such people as we're He wanted
better weather, more latitude for bis slim
WIN the pistol, and we truly hope he's GOT
LAME EXPLANATIONS. A stranger, sup
poss,i W 10 man who is wanted for murder
~, ~ : u''so,' was discovered hiding under the
p,, .ue other DAY and taken to Jail to bs
heid until Identified. That night he duo b:a
way out, and next day the sheriff was aro,,rd
Trying to get hundred dollar bill cbaneea
He says he found the bill on the street hut
that story looks fishy, There isn't a man in
this town that wouldn't yell lung out il he
iost that much money. The prisoner used a
crownar to dig out with, and the sheriff says
he must have had it concealed in his pistol
pocket The official owes us SIS and If we
can get our hands on the money this week we
shall, in our next ISSUE advise the public To
run him out of town as dishonest scoundrel
a SURPRISE PARTY Two or three wae,rs
since we denounced Col. Hallimell as a claim
jumper, mule stealer and wife deserter. and
added few words to the effect that he would
look well at the end of rope. Saturday
evening, as we were talking with the cashier
OF the First National bank, tt colonel an
! preached us and warned us to prepare for
death. Greatly to our own amazement and
to the Intense surprise of the whole street, we
didn't run. On the contrary, we sailed into
the colonel like brick house falling on a
sand fly, and we had him licked inside of five
minutes.
! We can't account for these freaks in orr
nature. Sometimes we fight like tornado
and again we run like jack rabbit. People
intending to lay for US must take their
chances. Free Press.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-04-23

A Washington 7-year-old received, among
numerous Christmas presents, little pocket
diary. The entry;
Jan "a, 1889; he didn't" created some
surprise until she gave the following lin a tone
of injury;
johnny Smith" Ia little neighbour said
he was coming over to see me and-he dldn t. -
Washington Post.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-04-23
The Age of Steal.

p, UfOcer Ito clerk)-Did you read about this
@ gT sTindle, James7
a,r "ual robbers there are In the world The
is "uen honest men were in business seep
YES SIR
Ohio, ' 1ne way, James, you might put an
rbla e ra" OF water in the vinegar barrel
|Sta,s iOu nave nothing to do. "-Nebraska
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-04-23

Gentleman Ito Uncle 'Rastus)-Uncle 'Ras
tus, can you get me up nice hen coopf I
think some of raising chickens.
Uncle 'Rastus- Yes sab, kin build yo' as
fine a hen coop as ebber war built, but Use
too busy whitewashin' JUS now to undertake
the job. tell yo' what l kin do though,
MI Smith, | kin work on it nights.-The
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-04-23

An old physician, retired from practice, hav-
ing had placed in his hands by an East India
missionary the formula of simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and permanent cure OF
Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma
and all Throat and Lung Affections. also posi-
all Nervous Complaints, after having tested it,
wonderful curative powers in thousands Of
cases, has felt it his duty to make 1t known tt
his suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive
and desire to relieve human suffering, will
send free of charge, TO all who desire it, this re
cipe, in German, French or English, with full
directions for preparing and using. Sent BY
mail by addressing with stamp, naming thii
paper, ". A. MOVES, 149 Powers Block, Roches
ter, N. Y.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-04-23

White Elephant of Siam, Lion of Eng.
land, Dragon of China, Cross of s~itzer,
Dobe EaeIe Of Russia Star Of chill n n.
Circle of Japan, Harp of Erin.
To get lhese buy box of the genuine
Dr.. C. Mel ANE's CELEBRATED Liver
PILLS, price % cents, and mail US the out
side wrapper with your address, plainl,
written. and cents in stamps. We will
then mail you the above list with an ele
CANT package of Geographic and chro
matte cards.
FLEMING Bros. PITTsBuRG, PA.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-04-23
An Obliginc Author.

Your story, Mr.. Winterkill," said the
magazine editor to the rising young author,
suits me very well observe in it some
uVal faults, however. For instance, you
sscrloe the heroine's canary as drinking
water by tapping it up eagerly with her
elgue Isn't that peculiar way for a
canary to drink waterF'
n, Your criticism surprises me-" said Mr.
SmlerKul In panied voice. "Still, if you
InS your readers would prefer it, perhaps it
sUud be better to let the canary drink it's
'1'tf with teaspoon. Chicago News