The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-05-16
was wanted when Capt. Parsons handed him a red


light one evening last week. The Capt. instructed
him to place it over the man trap caused by the
removal of the stair. in order to avoid any chance
of his Aide camp Lieut.. began falling through
the hole.
Frank H. Hall donned his full regimentals on
Monday last, being called to ST. Paul to attend
the annual inspection of the field staff, uncom-
mssoned staff and band of the First Regiment.
Steward in the above named regiment, and Co. K.
of which he is member testify to his abil-
ity at their annual encampment last summer.
They all say that there no flies on Doc even
in the hottest weather
One of the boys whose work lies near the deli
cacies which please the palate, very consider
ately remember ed friend W .tI piece of cheese
lately; that is he gave him a small article. which
shall be name.ess, in close proximity to which
some cheese had evidently lain. The odor of the
cheese delightful des> ert to an otherwise
scanty meal. The recip ent desires to express
his profound gratitude to the generous man who
deprived himself for his friend.
The matron is now actively engaged in lay
ing OIt her flower garden, and the Hustler puts
in his spare time watching the improvements she
is making. The assistant gardener, whose duty
it is 10 manipulate the hose, came very near turn
ing a stream in the wrong direction Saturday,
much to the amusement of two elderly gentlemen
who were watching the proceedings from neigh
boring window. The a. G. however, recovered
himse f in :. and SO still holds his job.
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 1856. We desire, through the
columns of THE MIRROR to call the pubhc's atten-
ton to our stock, at all times new, modern, and
by far the largest in the ST. Crox Valley of drugs,
family medicines. lumbermen's drug supplies,
paints, varnishes, brushes, and beautiful parlor
and hanging lamps. Crandal & Barclay.
On Tue sday last work on the bank was COM
menced with renewed vigor, double force OF
men being put to work. Every man can now Ia
Dor half of each day. One. two, three and four
bells in the morning; five and six bells, and two
whistles in the afternoon. This changes the men
on three and four bells to morning work and five
and six bells to afternoon work but every man
will be out at least half of the day. Those de-
tailed tor a-day work have been notified to that
effect. Cut this out and paste it in your hat.
Owing to the floating character of the prison
populat: on canaries get scattered in various
parts of the celhuilding to the great inconven
fence of the guard whose duty is TO conduct the
feathered pets to and from their bi-weekly re-
hearsals. Last week however perch was ar
| ranged the sunny side of d gallery for five OF
the warblers OF the balance. one Ii As been placed
under the protect ng wing of Papa Canary, and
the remainder roost in Newport Row: thus max
ing only three bars to throw in place of six for
merry.
Guard Goldsmith wishes that the other night
guards had as good appetite as he enjoys, as
he thinks that the Stewards stock of ginger would
then hold out longer; and that they would not be
troubled with collie so often So far as his liking
for potatoes is concerned he says he prefers those
grown at Prior Lake, where they run a bout twenty
four to the bushe He also thinks, that as the
captain of the night watch cannot tell the differ
ence between mutton chop and pork steak, lie
is not qualified to criticize his gastronomic pro
pensities. John Degan says, they had both better
stop twitting on facts, or the price of board will
be raised all around.