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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-02-14
Self.Rellance.

1t is a strange phase of human nature
that so many of us are failures. l say a
strange phase of Mature" because she like
Dame Fortune is ever presumed to be the
cause OF our earthly woes. though never an
acknowledged participant in our joys or
successes. Now, is it a. strange phase of
nature" or is it the underlying stratum of
vanity, which we all must admit possessing,
that really causes a great many OF us to
wander aimleSSly through life, accomplish
ing no real good? Roaming about. as 1t
were, like a dismantled ship without chart
or cargo. Do we really know what nature
is? Many of us, while assuming to under
stand what is implied by the term, are quite
ignorant of it's immensely. In my humble
estimation it is every surrounding feature
of our being which opens to our senses a
vivid picture of the omnipOtence of an all
powerful Being; the sun with force uncon-
querable, lighting its way through our
grated fortress: the moon, shedding its soft
radiance through the inky murkinesS of
night; the water, which aliayS our thirst and
diSpels the drOwsineSs of the morning; the
trees. which, whilst tempering the force of
the elements, lends to them a subtle and
eXhilarating fragrance that gives to us man
liness, health and vigor. Even as l write
1 can see through the barred windows the
graceful movements of the still green
branches of clump of trees as the breeze
playfully circles through them. Nature.
to sum up, is our greatest friend and aid.
This, then. is the power we so wantOnly ac
cuse of being deterrent! Do we ever give
this matter the thought it deserves? No,
or else such foolish plants would not pro,
ceed from our lips.
If we would give ourselves a rigid. i'm
partial examination we would the more
readily find out that in our own hands, to a
great extent, lies the secret of success. l
would not have you misunderstood what
esteem a successful life. 1t is not the ac-
emulation of riches in abundance. nor yet
the gaining of worldly fame.
In the home of the meek and humble
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-02-14
[Crignial]
A VALENTINE.

This dreariest month of all the year,
Would be 0 er flowing with heartfelt cheer
If its Patron Saint would lend his aid.
And keep for me- his promise made
To give to all. who on his day,
Ask him in faith whate 'er they may
For would beg gift so dear,
He could not find it Otherwhera
Than where bade his Saintship go
And claim for me gem; know
Has not its match in either sphere
In Heaven or Earth. or anywhere.
A gem SO dainty, sweet and rare.
As to stand as first among the fair
All unrivalled and alone,
And yet I'd have this gem my own.
And so pray Saint to make her mine.
To worship as my Valentine!
X. Y. u.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-02-14
PRISON LEGISLATION.
Tammany Gives Fair Synopsis of
COnvicts' Views on the
Prison Labor


question.
One of the ''signs of the tmes'' to which
l alluded in the first portion of this article,
is the interest that is being manifested bv
the press generally throughout the state. in
relation to the subject under discussion.
The newspaper is believed to reflect. to
great extent, the views of the community
in which it is published. and a careful scru-
tiny of our exchanges which include the
leading dailies of the state. fails to re-
veal any importunate demands for return
to the contract system. On the contrary,
such of the papers as have taken the trou-
BILE to investigate tine matter, concur in
their condemnation of it. and accord in the
opinion that something better should be
substituted. Ex Gov. McGill. in his last
message. said: 1T seems to me that to
abandon the public account system on the
threshold, without even giving it a trial,
would not be keeping faith with a large
and influential class of citizens through
whose influence the contract system was
abolished. l believe in this matter we
should try and keep our promises-at least
until it has been demonstrated by actual
trial that the public account system is less
advantageous and desirable than the con-
tract system." Gov. Merriam in his inaugu-
raj address to the Legislature, demonstrates
the fact that he has given much thought to
this matter in which the state is so much
interested, and gives convincing proof to
show that he is fully alive'' to the situa-
ton. He strikes the Keynote when he says:
1.-THE convict in reality is the ward of the
state. and it is manfestly as much your
duty to consider his material and moral
welfare. as it is your province to deal with
those issues. in connection with his man
agement and employ, that affects the peO
pie of our state and the industries with
which they are concerned" The Cover
nor. after alluding to the fact, that it has
already been determined upon by the state
to employ it's cOnvcts upon its own account
and advising due precautionary measures,
makes some wise suggestions as to changes
in mode of management that the new order
of things will make necessary. In closing
his remarks upon this subject he quotes
Warden StOrdock as follows: 1.-THE pres
ent Warden. who has given considerable
attention and thonght to this subject, as
sures me that large number of the pris-
Oners can be employed. for some time to
come, about the prison i'll finishing work
already contemplated. some of the well be-
haved can be transferred to the refOrmatOry
at St. Cloud, and he can, at trif1ing eX-
pense. provide sufficient machinery to EN-
plOy the remaining prisoners in manufacture
ing few simple articles. and at fair margin
of profit, until such time as the permanent
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
Won His Bride with a Ballet.

"AIs well that eais we'll I" Is the ero.arna-
ton In which The worthy country peopIe who
crowded the Cher azzize curt would douh.-
lsss have INDUCED bal hey studied IL tAs
vernAcGlar tie productions q De immortal
Bard q Avon
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naae-who, urAlis Z, fnelt tte heart Of =
fascinating raatdea. EyIvtns Cs1dion, 10
pride Of their tttle village, ty rvrea.si o.srx
Of marriage, ono day revenzed tifrz<li u
tbs cor beauty ~ firing On he- with run
which he had borrowed from az ot.Kyfng
fried
Posted behind hedge, Dsroni tick sIra =.
the girl as GAe WIS paa6eztaz dawn a rustic
lans ''fa1rJ frea.- Fortunately, hcrsvsr,
hs rniSss3 Lar, but. eur4oss ~ YS.sss. Ire skot
took eSoct Il very dlgeren. naan1sr, and
from Tat hour TIE t&ls syi-foe r.sozs~t
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began b rsoo-er, the srs. pe->c1 WIN -
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Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
ACATTLEMAN KILLED.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ, June 13.-The fol-
lowing has just been received from St.
Johns, AriZ.:
Monday night Tommy Long, an old
man 20 years of age, in the employ of the
Twenty-four Cattle company, was shot
and killed at the Crenega, the home ranch
of that company, located about eighteen
miles south of this place, by man named
Youngblood. Youngblood states that he
Is in the employ of VIM. Garland, cattle
man, and was on his way with his horses
to meet u roundup on the Little Colorado
river, and stopped at the ranch intending
to remain over night. He put his bedding
in one of the rooms of the house and was
writing on chair in his book when Long
came in. He says that Long ordered him
out of the house and then threw his bedd-
ing out of the room; that he then came
back and threw the chair he was writing
on out of the house and got a siX-shooter
and again ordered him out. Youngblood
turned to take his gun, which hung on a
chair, and leave. When he turned Long
fired a shot at him. He then grabbed the
pistol in Longs hand and placing his own
close to Longs breast fired, the bullet en-
The coroner's jury recommended the ar
rest of Youngblood, An examination of
the premises and the pistol found in Longs
hand does not sustain Youngblood's state
ment in every particular, and he will in
all proba ability be held to await the action
of the grand jury. which meets the first
Monday in July. Youngblood was in
some way connected with the shooting of
William Slaughter, last year, in the
American valley. He is married and those
who know say he is a sober, peaceable
man.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
A NEW MEASURE OF DAMAGES.

SEDALIA, Mo-, June 13.-The supreme
court of Kansas in the case Of Thomas
Kier VS.. the Kansas City, Fort Scott &
Gulf railway, a suit for the loss of a limb,
decided last Friday, adopted the pension
law of the United States as a rule for the
measurement of damages for personal in
juries, thereby establishing a precedent
which will probably be the rule hereafter
in all courts.
The plaintiff, Kier, of Labette county,
Kansas, was a passenger on defendants
railroad and on alighting from the train
at Parsons his foot struck a small ash
heap, which caused him to fall under the
train. One limb was so injured that am
Dutation was necessary. The district court
of Labette county gave him judgment
for $1,000 as damages. The supreme court
in reviewing the case says:
''The judgment will be reversed unless
Kier, within thirty days, RENTS $4,000
thereof. in which case the judgment will
be affirmed. Otherwise new trial will be
ordered. The court further adds: eff
kier had lost the portion of his limb
which a been ann utated in the service of
his country he would be entitled to pen
sion, under the law, of at least $50 per
month. That would be $500 per year The
yearly interest on 5000 at per cent will
hp S2SO -
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
FIGHTING OVER ACORpSF

ST. JOSEPH. Mo-, June ia baby of
Mrs. Warner, one of three sisters living in
the northern part of the city, died, and
being very poor, the neighbors were called
on for assistance, and coffin was pur-
chased and a neignbor owning team and
wagon offered his services to carry the
woman and dead child to the grounds.
On the way to the graveyard the mother
of the dead child quarreled with her
sister about who had the last look
at the corpse. The dispute grew SO warm
finally that the two women Jumped from
the wagon, seized each other by the hair
and INDUCED in one of the most disgrace
ful fights that ever occurred in the neigh
borhood. After the hair-pulling had
ended the women again took their places
in the wagon and the burying place was
reached without further disturbance
Arriving the coffin was placed on chair
at the edge Of the grave and while the
preparations were being made to complete
the service the mother INDUCED in fit of
Mysteries, during which she kicked over
the chair and the coffin rolled into the
grave. The women removed from the
neighborhood today, much to the relief of
the other residents
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
THE GREAT FUR ROBBERY.

DENVER, Col, June 13.-A couple of
years ago the city of Cleveland was star
tied one morning with the report that the
mammoth fur store of Benedict & Ruedy
had been burglarized and over $4,000
worth Of valuable furs taken. 1t was the
most daring robbery ever committed in
that part of the country, and for time
the police were completely at sea. Finally
the goods were traced to Pittsburg, and
here all trace of them was lost. 1t is now
known to certainty that the furs were
burned near Mckee's Rock, a tough resort
near Pttsburg, by Thomas Katy or
Katy" an expert she'll swindler who is
now roaming in Denver. Z. A. Blackmode,
who was then chief of police of Pittsburg.
closely Connected katy" with the destruc-
However. he pressed the matter so closely
that katy" it is said, revealed the where
abouts of kid" Munger, alias doc Nun
son." who was prime mover In the fur,
robbery. The Kid was arrested by officers
in Allegheny City, across the river from
Pittsburg, and enough Of the goods fonnd
in his room to convict him Of the robbery.
At the time of this Munger, who is a
brother of the Munson who killed Gal
lagher at the Palace theatre, swOre that
should he ever get his liberty again he
would cut "Katy's" throat. A few days
afterward while Munger was being taken
TO Cleveland, gang of thieves headed by
''Blinky" Morgan, boarded the midnight
express on the Ft. Wayne railroad at Ra-
VIENNA, O., and took Munger away from the
officers, after killing Detective Hulligan
and nearly killing Police Captain Hoehn.
Several months later. after long trial,
'Blnky'' Morgan was hung. Munger has
never yet been apprehended. The best de-
tectives in the country think he is across
the ocean. 1t now transpires that the
chief principals In the drama just recorded
were Harry Munson, Reddy Evans, Walt
Royston and Thomas Gallagher. The
latter was recently killed in Denver by
the former, by mistake for Thomas Katy,
who turned informer. All the parties
whose names are mentioned above re-
Gently visited Denver for the purpose of
killing Thomas Katy, who through a
mistake escaped. Avengers, however, ale
now on his track
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
A REGULAR BONANZA,

Boston, Mass, June 13.-The Bell Tele-
phone company furnished the most inter
esting local news today in the declaration
of a 8 per cent quarterly dividend and a
regular extra" 6 per cent dividend, both
payable July Is to stock of June 90, the
books to close July 10 to Is. The extra
follows the adjournment of the legislature
quite promptly, and while not always in
the past at the same rate, it may be de-
clared regular without violence to the
truth. But the directors did more They
recommended the issue of &, 500, 600 new
stock, one-half in October. 1889, and one
half in April, 1890. and called special
meeting of shareholders for September IL
to accept the act authorizing the same.
This is a smaller plum by about one-half
than optomistic opinion had named for
this fruitful tree to grow the present sea-
son, but it is good plum nevertheless and
worth. say s25 for each share now held.
This stock has won the right to the title Of
Bonanza Bell"
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
COLORED MEN CONFER.
A Large, Successful Meeting Held at
jackson, Miss.

JACKSON, Miss, June 13.-The confer
ence of colored men held in this city today
was the largest of the kind ever held here.
Hon. J. J. Spellman, president of the state
league, who was the moving spirit in
bringing this body together, presided
temporarily and in brief address stated
the objects of the meeting.
Charles Richardson was made perma-
nent chairman. Forty-seven counties of
the state were represented. The person
mel of the convention was good and their
deliberations gave evidence of marked i'm
provoment for the race.
Hon, John r. Lynch, chairman of the
committee on resolutions and address,
made a lengthy report which was adopted.
The address denounces in strong terms
the methods resorted to to keep the
Democracy in power in the south; eX-
pressed the hope that the election of Mr..
Harrison and the passage of ma
tional election Law, which Is earn
estly advocated, may prove a new and i'm
portant factor in the south; favors the en-
actment of some such measure as the
Blair bill and the bill to reimburse the
depositors of the Freedmen's bank; de-
clares the railroad bill passed by the last
legislature, which provides for equal, but
separate accommodations for colored and
whites, to be species of class legislation
which was intended to humiliate and de-
grade respectable and intelligent colored
passengers. President Harrison's course
is strongly endorsed.
The address says: "He has unmistaka-
bly, demonstrated to the satisfaction of
She country and the colored people that
the effoIts of few short-Sighted but per-
maps well meaning persons to introduce
caste prejudice into the Republican party
have not and will not receive any counte-
nance or encouragement from the admin
istrafiop ,,
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
a CLEAN SWEEP.
Chief Hubbard's Intention Regarding
Clan-na-Gael Policemen,

CHICAGO, June 13.-When the reported
interview with W. A. Pinkerton in New
York city was shown to Chief of Police
Hubbard today, Mr.. Hubbard read and re-
read it for several minutes before saying a
word. The main point of the dispatch was
that in Mr.. Pinkerton's opinion there
were too many members of the Clan-na-
Gael on the Chicago police force.
'Well, Billy can talk" said Hubbard at
length, land l can agree with him on some
points. Regarding the Clan-na-Gael, l am
satisfied that Pinkerton is all, right"
A reporter limited that it would be in
teresting to know what Mr.. Hubbard pro-
posed to do. There was a pause of half
minute, during which the chief toyed
with some letters on his desk. He then
said deliberately: 81 don't care to answer
that question now-in words" and with a
grim smile added that FACTS would tell"
The emphasis placed upon the words had
no ambiguousness to his hearers as to the
chiefs intention to make clean sweep.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
NEWS FROM STANLEY,

ZANZIBAR, June ia letter received
here from Ururi, on the southeastern shore
of the Victoria Nyanza, dated December 2,
reported the arrival there of Henry NJ.
Stanley with number of invalids, men,
bers of the force. The letter says that
Stanley had sustained heavy losses. large
number of his men having died from dis
ease and famine. The explorer had re-
joined and left Emin Pasha at Uniara, on
the northwestern shore of the lake.
ZANZIBAR, June 13-Stanley has been at
Ururey and left there four months ago.
He left forty-seven rifles, but sent Mitch
ell back for them. Stanley had taken
everything and returned for Emin to
Unyra, which place is fifteen days march
from Ururya.
LONDON, June 13.-Sir Francis De Win
ton, president of the Emin Pasha relief
committee, believes that Stanley is now
making for Usalala, at the south end of
the Victoria Nyanza. where there has been
a large depot of provisions for a year past.
He says that Stanley could reach there by
water from Unyara, and that if he has
done so the main difficulty of the enter
prise has been overcome
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
SENATOR CHANDLER RE-NOMl-
MATED,

CONCORD, \. H, June 13.-Tonight w.
z. Chandler was made the Republican
caucus nominee for United States senator.
Previous to the bailoting Mr.. Sulloway,
of Manchester, said that he had heard re
ports that persons in the interest of Chand-
Ter had been offering $3.50 for one vote and
1900 sfor two votes. Mr.. Varney, of
Dover, said gentleman had called at his
house last Sunday and told him sperson
had been offered these sums.
Senator Corning, of Concord, said he
was authorized by Mr.. Chandler to deny
the charges. These speeches created in
tense excitement,
After the vote had been announced Mr..
Chandler appeared in the caucus and ad-
dressed it briefly, accepting the nomina-
ton. He pledged his sacred honor that be
had done nothing undignified, unworthy
or dishonest In the conducting of his can
vass; had spent no money, or promised
money for votes.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
THE PHILADELPHIA CONFERENCE

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June ia confer
ence took place this afternoon at the La
fayette hotel between Governor Beaver and
the following named gentlemen, members
Of the citizens relief committee of Phila-
delphia, who had been selected to meet the
governor. Mayor Edwin II. Filter. chair
man, Thomas Dolan. Robert c. Ogden,
John l. Huber and F. B. Reeves. Tie
governor suggested that the commission
at once visit the flooded districts and de-
termine where and how and when TO dis
tribute the various funds. The Philadel-
phia members will start on Monday next.
Governor Beaver announced that he had
abandoned the idea of using 81 coo. 600 out
Of the state treasury under the proposed
indemnity bond scheme, for the
reason that such action might establish a
bad precedent. He has decided instead to
adopt the suggestion OF William H. KEN
bic that the money be loaned to the gov
ernor by private corporations. The gov
ernor stated that be had been offered
100000 by national banks of Philadel-
phia without security and without inter
est, the loans to be reimbursed by the
legislature at its next session, and he has
accepted this offer. This money will be
used to clear the streams and place the
highways in order and perform other ne
cessary state work.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14

NORTHWEST FLOUR OUTPUT.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, June 13.-The
Northwestern Miller today says: The
mills ground about 5000 barrels more
-four last week than the week before. This
was result of some of them being stead
Ter in their operation. The total output
was 100000 barrels, averaging 1858 bar
rels daily, against 800 barrels the week
before. and 123, 400 barrels for the cor
responding time ID 1888. There seems to
be little moro life on the plat
augmented slightly. Sixteen mills were
running today and were producing at the
rate of about is, 900 barrels per twenty-four
hours. Part of one mill, idle for some
months past, was started Monday, adding
about 1,400 barrels to the daily product.
This will be Offset by another of equal
capacity stopping tonight. Some of the
while an 1,S00 barrel mill; down three
weeks or longer, will be put at work next
week. One large firm is drawing on its
stock Of stored -four to quite an extent.
Most all local firms report considerable
improvement in the volume of orders,
though this was most perceptible for
about three days preceding Tuesday.
This trade was principally for patents on
small orders and came from wide range
of country. Prices have been quite irregu-
lar, those holding higher than their neigh
bors, claiming it to be because of the use
of better grade Of wheat. There is less
of bakers and low grade being sold,
foreigner bidding too low for the majority
of millers. At the same time, occasional
orders are received of fair size. The direct
exports for the week were 35, 40 barrels,
against &c, 430 for the preceding week.
Quotations, London, C. |. f., 2SO pounds,
are: Patents, 32s cd (nominaD; bakers, 22s
6d@23s Cd; low grades, 12S15s.
There were 356, 400 bushels of wheat re-
ceived for the week ending June II.
Shipments We're: Wheat. 254, $50 bushels;
flour, 1851 bushels; millstuffs, {, 343 tons.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
REATRlCE RRENITIEC

BEATRICE. Neb., June 13.-The residence
of William Lamb was entered by burglars
last night. Several dollars in cash and a
gold watch worth so was obtained. The
burglars entered through the cellar. The
residence of Byron Brad was also entered
by burglars and small amount Of money
and some clothing taken. They gained
entrance through a door that had been
left unlocked.
Two men charged with burglariziug
Hanson Bros. clothing store in Fairburv
were captured in this city last night by
Officers Asherfetter and Bishop.
tairbury officials were notified
and came over this afternoon 10 identify
the burglars, and took them back this
afternoon.
Manager Summerfeld and General At
torney Hagerman, of the Wyandotte *
Northern railway, were in the city last
night and conferred with the citizens COM
mIittee on the proposition Of voting $50. 600
IN bonds in aid of the road Nothing
definite was accomplished. The amended
proposition was submitted by the citizens
committee and sent 10 the general officials
OF the road for consideration. \ report
VIII probably be made early next week
nxlng the matter definitely, and Summer
nelu ana hagerman returned TO Kansas
City this afternoon.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
WEATHER BULLETIN.

SIGNAL OFFICE, WICHITA, Kan, June
l3-The highest temperature was 500, the
lowest $50, and the mean 67o, with
a dense fog at a. H., soon followed by
cloudless weather, rising temperature,
light southeasterly winds, stationary
pressure.
Maximum velocity Of the wind: South
east miles per hour at 5:45 p. m.
Reduced barometer at a. N. 3O054
inches; at p. N. 29967 inches.
Mean relative humidity 81 per cent.
Last year on June Is the temperature
was: At a. m. ~, at noon - and at Z p.
N. 50, and the mean II; 100 warmer than
this year.
FRED L. JOHNSON, Observer.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, d. c.,
June 13.-The forecast for twenty-four
hours commencing Friday, June IA, at
a. N. is:
For Missouri and Kansas: Fair weather,
preceded by light rain in southern Mis-
souri,; stationary temperature; winds be-
coming southwesterly.