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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-03-21
Sunday Services.

Sunday was ST. Patricks Day and Father Mur-
ply told Of his life and works.
1.-The people show forth their wisdom in provid-
ing means of perpetuating the names and deeds
of great men, and to this end monuments of mar
BILE and bronze are erected. 1t is not so with the
saints and martyrs Of the church. Their names
are enshrined in the hearts Of the people, and can
never decay. Notwthsta nding the lapse of many
centuries the people of that green isle he loved
well, still cherish with deepest affection and rev.
erence ST. Patrick's name. There is not = nation
on the face Of the globe, save Ireland, VIII = the
church took root without shedding the blood of
martyrs. In the grand mission of St. Patrlck's
life. he won over the whole island with but the
symbol of peace and goodwill. The story of St.
Patrick is dear to all Irish hearts, and when it
shall cease to be told then indeed will the patri-
otto spirits of the sons of Erin, at home and
abroad, be thing of the past. 1t was in the fifth
century, that Patrick a lad Of 49, taken prs
oner and sold into captivity and brought to Ire
land. During the six years of his captivity, the
darkest time that can come to a man, in this
school OF suffering he acquired knowledge of the
language and customs of the country. In the book
of his confessions he relates how his heart went
out towards God for comfort He found religion
was his only friend. This captivity changed the
whole current of his life. The love of God grew
in his heart. He prayed night and day. For six
long years he lived the life of common slave.
No one but God can tell his sufferings. There it
was in the solitude of the mountains, the hills
the ocean, that he saw evidences of the beauty of
God; and as the lark caroled its song, so winged
his prayer heavenward. At the end of six years
he made his escape and reached the sea shore.
There was boat then ready to sail but they re.
fused to take him aboard. He turned sorrowfully
away and commenced to pray. Thereupon, the
people OF the boat perceiving his religion gladly
welcomed him. After long and stormy voyage
they reached the coast Of Brittany. For twenty.
seven days they travelled through wild country,
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-03-21

in the Morning and the dear Little Shamrock
mixed up in It, ,twould have been far sweeter to
the Irish heart. 80.
suppose my mothers potatoes in the little
field back of the old home at Ferns, in the County
Wexford are up over the ground" by this time
of year. Alas for ongwinded advertisements
about golden valleys etc., the snow Is still on the
ground here. Music: Home Sweet Home.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-03-21
LOCAL PECKFNGS.

-Tammany says the octopus ant dead yet.
Mr.. Orff says he heard the blue birds and rob.
ms Tuesday morning.
The local column has been very literally con.
tributed to this week.
Some of the scholars in the prison school
making excellent progress
Tom Alexander has his gang trained to the
march of the Cameron Men,
Deputy westby has been confined to his house
for several days on account of llhealth.
The Hustler's mousta- ahem, is looming up,
but distance lends enchantment to the view"
The boys pulled for the shore" last Sunday
as if the boat sinking and watery grave
awaited them.
Some of the 'tn horn lawyers will snatch
"Amercns bald-headed (O when he gets out
side the wall
Mons. Crapeau rejoices with the rest of the
messroom boys. over the new dish washing sink
put in last week.
p. E. Bennett, c. Hennengren. city; and W.
W. Baldwin of Minneapolis, went the rounds Of
the prison Monday.
I'm all our travels east said Inspector Nor
IRISH the other day, I'VE prison we'll
lighted as the one at saltwater"
Deputy Westby has been quite lame for a few
days. caused by having stepped upon needle
which penetrated the ball of his foot.
There is a rumor that everything except the
bed bench and Bible" will be taken ou Of many
cells unless they are kept in better order
THE MIRROR crew are indebted to Mr.. Frank
Card for a copy of The New York Herald of April
Is, 1865; the day upon which Lincoln was assassi.
mated.
Wall guard May returned to his post last Mon.
day after long and serious illness. Relief guard
Cox is consequently once posing in the role
of Micawber.
The amusing farce comedy, entitled the
"Snowbalr' is now in course of rehearsal by some
of the members of Ascension Church. and will be
produced shortly after Easter.
this season of the year, is prevalent among the
members of Muller Post; and those detailed for
relief duty are kept correspondingly busy.
The box of turkeys transferred from the
butchers wagon Thursday last made a fellow
think that Christmas around again. or that
another visit from the Legislature was antici-
psted.
Capt. W. H. H. Taylor is busily engaged in
making preparations for the production of Camp
Scenes War Songs, and Tableaux, for the benefit
of Muller Post. The best of local talent has been
secured.
1T would facilitate the business of our ton
serial artists if some of our ingenious inventors
would produce a shaving machine. as the ability
of the profession is sometimes put to rather Sc
we're test.
John began says. that the reason A. c. Par
sons acted so ugly last Sunday night, was because
he was not an IrsAman. and consequently could
not enthuse. This may be, but we would like to
hear from the other side.
-Werk at the excavation has been suspended
for the time being, on account Of the dangerous
condition of the high embapkment eouent
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-03-21
Carl Pretzel,s Philosophy.

Yoost gift cord Of good hickory nut wood to der
poor. und When you gone to dot Borneo abofe
you will find yourself out dot it has been recorded
dhere also.
You can gadder crops of wild oats'' yoost so
good in der gas light eny odder man.
Diem shpirds abofe ockuby dheir times in readin
Obituary nodices. Diem shpirds below vas set
EN- ub.
Dond meier shteal or you got der shmell of
brimshtone about your pandyloons pooty gwlck.
Some men may always been asousd, bat obey
vas nefer shgware.
Der reason Why der boys dond got der mitten 50
much now. vas because der girls dond can knit
Delays are said to be dangerous but large
percentage Of debtors seem determined to incur
dange1.-ON City Blizzard.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-03-21

finally his companions, becoming discouraged.
asked him if he could not pray to his God to help
them He did SO, and this weary journey
ended, Twenty years went by before Patrick
turned to Ireland. He relates how his thoughts
were constantly turning to this beautiful island.
and in his dreams he would see the people stretch
ing forth their hands toward him. He returned
to Ireland, strong only In the faith of God, to
overthrow the idoatrous religion Of the Druids.
He crossed the with but the Sign Of the cross
to guard and protect him. He fearlsssly entered
the sacred groves Of the Druids, and there pro-
claimed the Blessed Trinity He gathered the
clans together and preached the Gospel to them.
The chiefs of the clans generally the priests
also, whom he made strenuous efforts to convert,
and succeeded, thus making his labuFs with the
humber classes easier. He was so great and good,
and the influences of his holy life powerful that
the whole island yielded to his ministrations, and
now after the lapse of centuries his lives in
song and story. Ossian, the blind Homer Of Ire
land, tells in epic OF his sanity life In lowly
howell and stately palace his name is revered and
loved; and all rise up and call him blessed"
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-03-21
Muteerlnss of Irishmen liza Their Cell,
st. Patrickss Day.

Ana so this Is the lItn OF Ould ireland. Hurrah
for it. Result: cap hits the ceiling; guard out
side cries: shut up your disc there" Finale:
dead silence.
wish had little bit of green ribbon to put in
the button-hole of my coat.
1t gave me my level best to sit quiet in chapel
while Father Murphy talking on the glories
of ould Ireland.
believe it is in the County Carlow, Ireland,
that the fine big onions grow. 1 wish had one
now with hstful OF salt.
Shure its pity that Master Jackson isn't an
Oirishman be birth or color. He can twisht his
tongue around the "Tipperary Christening like a
full-blooded Celt.
If was in ould Ireland to-day-but I'm not
I'd have a new corduroy breeches on a shamrock
in my hat big green tie under my paper collar, a
shilelagh in my fist, and the Lord pity the man
that would say black the white of an Irish
mans eye
wonder did any one notice the blush of in
jured innocence that lowered around the broad
but honest countenance of our genial 'Pat' when
he heard Master Jackson in his song refer to the
''red-headed ducks"
TOP Dressing must be gettin' pretty scarce in
Ireland now I remember the time when my
father could buy any quantity Of it for si1pence
load.
The music and singing Was gRand entirely, but
II there had been little bit Of "St. Patrioks Day
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-03-21

The inmates Of this institution tender their sin.
eere thanks to Dr. and Mrs. Van Waters and those
who assisted them, for the excellent entertain
ment consisting of vocal and instrumental music
and Rotations, supplied by them on Sunday last.
The following program was rendered with An
amount Of precision and musical culture which
could not be expected from q number of the per-
formers. who were Of very tender years.
"' In prison and ye ministered unto me-"
PROGRAM
Geo. Graham and Dr.. and Mrs. Van Waters.
g. "Three Little Pigs. Murray
Minnie johnson.
S. Carnival OF Venice Violin.
Louie Wilson.
4. 1.-The Last Sweet Words of Mother" .shattuck
Claude and Eva Jackson.
Matte Booren.
6. Galop Violin. Observation-Disclosures.
Josie BOOren.
T. "A Terrible Tale. .....................M Murray
Winnie and Matte Booren and
Louise Graham.
s. 1.-The Owl and the Pussy Cat'
Winnie Booren.
g. Duet 2Violins. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Eugene Searles and DE-. Van Waters.
TO- sweet Ginning Bells" ..................P Pratt
Claude and Eva Jackson.
H. lie Barber De Seville. Ross mi
Geo. Graham and DR.. and Mrs. Van Waters.
The violin solo by Master Louie Wilson, young
gentleman of six summers, was inimitable and
received the enthusiastic applause it deserved;
he responded with Home Sweet Home, which
touched the hearts Of not few of his hearers.
The "isite rendering of 'Meditation and lie
Barber De Seville was musical treat of high
order. The singing of Claude and Eva Jackson was
very enjoyable. The st. Paul Globe says: MAS
ter Eugene Searles did himself proud in violin
duet with DR.. Van Waters, and the Three Little
Pigs solo by Minnie johnson, brought such storm
Of applause that the little midget finally
lifted to the top of table where all of the 400
convicts could see her to their hearts content.
Equally creditable were the recitation by Matte
Booren; the trio. "A Terrible Tale by Winnie and
Matte Booren and Louise Graham the owl and
the Pussy Cat, by Winnie Booren; and a wellren-
dered violin solo by Josie Booren. A vocal solo
by Mr.. PounaN was much applauded.
A vote of thanks is due to MIR. Seward, who
acted as master Of ceremonies; and to the admin
istration for permitting the entertainment. 1t is
to be hoped that DR.. and Mrs. Van Waters and
their friends will find time and opportunity to
visit again at no distant date.
, 1889-01-02
Publication.

TOR the use Of the Tax-Commis-
sion in assessing the tax Of 36
cts. to the Colonial Treasury on
every acre Of land either actually
planted with canes or being prepared
for the cultivation of sugar, the
said Tax to be levied pursuant to
the ordinance of Goth December
1862 5 3 relating to a modification
of certain Taxes and impoStS in the
Island Of st. Croix, all owners of
Estates, or their attorneys, are here
by, in accordance with the enact
mpnt Of the ordinance, requested to
forward to the undersigned Com
mission, within IA days from date,
the declaration in writing prescribed
in the ordinance as to the Nrt-Weight
ofthe sugar produced on the property
in question from LIST January to 3lst
December 1888.
A copy Of the statement of the
Net WEIGHT of sugar exported from
each Estate during the same time,
furnished for The Custom houses
pursuant to the Ordinance, and a
copy Of a Statement of canes de
livered by Estates and others. to
the Central Factory during the cam
paign 1887-98 will be open for in
@spection in the Courthouse in Chris
tiansted and the Courthouse in
Frederiksted.
Tax Commission for ST. Croix, the 3Ist
December 1888.
LIMPRICHT, T.. C. LARSEN.
HORT.
, 1889-01-02
T n E dAVlS0a
I'll r.istia1at26 81. Grii9,
Wednesday End January 8S9.

Yesterday was a day Of good wines on
all sides, and as the New Year is We only
one day old, it can hardly be cOnidered
too late for us to add our good wiSbs for
the readers Of this paper. 1t is good
custom, not likely to go out of faShiQ and
we'll worth maintaining, this cuStOl OF eX-
changing kind wishes for each otheS hap.
pineSS and prosperity through the ear at
present new, but destined like all 5 pre-
dpcessors, to waX old as days and weeks
and months pass by. IN reality, oicOurSe,
the opening OF the year IS like Fl other {,
times; yet it can be made, an often is'
made, the starting point for an 'Lproved;
it may be an entirely new, life. Sch times.
may be compared to objects arOtel which
bright associations cling, the we ling ring :
for instance, which is after all III a COM
mon ring Of common gold, but t)the giver
and the taker is something infini ly better !,
Tor worse sometimes, unfortunately tnaA u
common ring Of common gold. The first
day and the first week OF the year are but
an ordinary day and an ordinary week,
but how much more they may be
to the man or woman who rightly
uses them From this point Of view
it is sad to reflect that many commence the
year with undue excitement and rlOtOuN
living. Such JOY is very worthless and
short.Iived. This is not the kind OF happi-
ness which we would wish for anyone;
but we would wish for all u year on which
they may look back when it closes with a
thankful heart for blessings enjoyed, sue
cesseS achieved, temptations resisted, diff
culties surmounted and duty faithfully
done. None of MS, if we do ourselves JUS
tice, are able at the close of any year, to
look back upon it entirely in this way, but
the nearer we can do it the happier has
the year been for MS and the greater the
prospect of future happy years.
, 1889-01-02
T Ii e r 81 C @ S.

There was the usual exodus from our
little town on the Goth inst. the objective
point being a long one (Long Point.
Some days previous to the races it looked
as though thAy would have to be put off
owing to the weather, as it. rained very
much, anu o.. MonGay night we had very
heavy rains accompanied with much thun-
der and lightning aud it blew almost u galeI
from the southwest.
AS | lay in bed, awakened by the play
of the elements, my thoughts were OF the
races, and [ pictured IA scene suchiaS | have
seen more than once after heavy rains.
Rough roads, terrible cutters. to cross,
regular sIOughs, rickety phaetonS, poor
harness which has to be continually tied
up, weak OF balky horses, causing riders
or drivers TO use language which would
make a Sunday school teacher faint: These
and other Incidents which are observed on
such an OCCASION, all more OF less of a
Imaginable nature, when one self is not of
the party, were so wildly pictured Ill my
mind that [ supposed [ was looking at
them in reality and ] involuntarily
laughed.
Tuesday was a pretty fair day, and
Wednesday morning dawned gloriouslX
bright and fair and it continued fine
throughout. The public roads were good,
, 1889-01-02
II. HGnScheIl.
Rekjendtgjorelse

It'll Brug we'd Fordelingen af
den we'd Forordningen af 29de
December 1862 angaaende Foran-
dring at nogle Skater og Afgifter
paa Den St. Croix dens : 3, f~astsatte
Afgift til Colonialkassen, svarende
til 36 Cents for hver Ager Land,
der anvendes eller er udlagt til
Sukkeravl, opfordres herved / Hen
hold til Anordningens Forskrift,
enhver Plantage Eier eller hans
Fuldm@gtig til linden IA Dage fra
Dato at indsende til undertegnede
Commission den i Anordnin9en
paabudne skriftlige ErklHring om
Netto Vegten at Diet Sucker, der er
blevet producefe< paa de vedkom-
mende Eiendopme i Tiden fra 1ste
Januar til site December 1888.
Eft Exemplar at den we'd Anord-
ningen paabudne Fortegnelse fra
Toldkamrene over Netto VRgten at
Sucker, der er blevet udf0rt fra
, 1889-01-02
ekjendtgjorelse
FRA POLITIET.

ALLIE Hundeeiere ! Christiansteds
- By indskjrrpos Diet herved,
linden Sde lamar 1899, at udtage
paa Politikammeret Diet we'd Gouver
Notwithstanding at 7de Juni 1881
paabudne Hundetegn, som skal beres
at Hundene og hvorfor erlegges 81.
Efter den It'd vii enhver Humid
/ Byen for hvilhen intet Tegn
er udtaget, blive optaget og ind
bragt til Politikammeret, hvor
den vii forblive i 3 Gange 24
Timer, hvorefter den drabes, med
mindre Eieren forinden indfnder
sig og krpver Hunden tilbage,
SAINT udtager Hundetegn og erlaSger
Ell Mulct al $500.
Christiansteds, Politikanmer den 27de
December 1883.
MAXEN.
, 1889-01-02

hver Plantage i samme Tidsrum,
SAINT en- Gjenpart af en- Oversight
over R6rleverancen leverede fra
Plantager etc til St. Croix F'elles-
sukkerkogerier i Campagnen 18o7-88
vii blive henIagt til Eftersyn i Refs
huset i C~hristiansted og Retshuset
i Frederiksted.
Skattecommisslonen for ST. Croix den
31te December 1888.
LIMPRICHT, J.. C. LARSEN,
HORT.
, 1889-01-02
II. HGnScheii
Translation.
blica

G19HE Public is hereby informed
- that Postal Parcels not exceed
ING 10 lbs, Is Kijogrammes) in
weight may be exchanged between
the Danish West India Islands and
the colonies of Antigua, Barbados,
Demerara, Dominica, Grenada, .Ja-
maica, st. Kits, 1t. Lucia. st. Vim
cent, Tobago and Trinidad. The
transmission is direct, by means of
the Royal Mail S. 2. Company's YES
sells.
The postage on the parcels despatched
in the Danish West Indies is prepaid as
follows:
for a parcel not exceeding lbs,..$0.15
" " "exceeding2lbS and not
exceeding GlbS-. 0,25
" " " " 6 los and not
exceeding 10lbS... 045
On arriving parcels a delivery fee OF 10
cents per parcel, irrespective Of weight, is
collected from the adreSSeeS.
In regard to making up and mode
Of despatch, the rules prescribed for
parcels for England will be followed.
Government of the Danish West India
Islands, st. Thomas, the 2oth December
1888.
P. M. ANDERSEN,
Vice Governor p.t.
, 1889-01-02

said time every dog in the rGwn for
which 10 sign has been Procured,
will be caught and brought to the
Police Office and detained there for
3 times "A hours, when Il will be
killed, unless the owner appears
before to reclaim the dog, Purchase
a sign and pay a fine of 1920.
Christiansted's Police Office, the 9th
December 1888.
MAXEN.
, 1889-01-02
CHRISTIANSTED.

Dec. % Per schr. Vigila"t from st. Tho
maS-PaStor JohanSen, Mr.. q Mrs. Schrei-
huber, Fanny John, Jane Pete ser. MARY
Jane Henry, Hettylinde Mason. VIM.
NeSbltt, l.. Fablo and wife, Axeline
Patrick and child, Mrs. H0yer aid hid /.
0. II. Schmiegelow, II. Faye. Johannes
Cooper, Kgl. Fuldmegtig Lo.orn OH
wife, r. Skeoch, Justitsraad Fabr L.
at d., Mr.. Dean.
, 1889-01-02
Publication
FROM TIE POLICE.

ALL owners Of dogs in the town
"a of Christiansted are hereby ell
Joined wjthin the Sb January 1889
to procure from the Police Office
the sign for dogs prescribed by
Government Order Of 7th June 1881,
which is to be worn by the dogs, and
for which 50 are to be paid. After
, 1889-01-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Bekiendtgjorelse

bekjendtgj0res herved, at
49, PoStpakker indtiI en- Vagt at
10 lbs. Is Kilos) kunne udveXles i
mellem de danSk vestindiske Ger 90
Kolonierne Antigua, Barbados, De
merara, Dominica, Grenada, Jamai-
ca, 81. Kits, ST. Lucia, 81. E%incent,
Tobago and Trinidad. ForsendeIsen
skeer direkte, med koyal Mail S. 7.
Companys SkIbe.
Portoen for de fra dansk Vestindien af-
sendte Parker forudbetales efter f0l9ende
Taxi:
for Ell Pakke like overstigende 2 lbs. ..S0.15
{" f." cover 2lbS og like over 6 lbs. OPS
/" " f" " 6lbs " 10lbs... O.45
Paa de Parker, der ankomme hertil, OPP
kr8ves hos Adressaterne ct EXpenditionS-
gebyr af 10 cents pr. Pakke uden Hensyn
til Vagten.
Men Hensyn til I~ndpakning og
Expedition herfra gjrlde de samme
Regler som for Pakker til tngland.
Gouvernementet for de dansk-veStin dislike
Ger, st. Thomas, den 2Sde December 1883.
p. M. ANDERSEN,
!. Y. G.
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