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The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-04-24
CHAPTER XVI
TIE sTARTLEp HEIREss.

Inn bAAhlhEV hbihboC
As may be supposed, the inmates Of the
room were not little startled at this unex.
pected summons from without.
"What shall we dot" whispered Went
word.
"Ayei there's the rub" uttered Fingal,
In dramatic voice.
"Will you open or must I force the doorf'
demanded tho voice from without
"Neither one, hope,n returned Fingal
"Pray, who are you, and what do you want
with peaceable citizensl"
~ have warrant for every one Of YOU
"There must be some mistake" !" asserted
Wentword.
"Histp' exclaimed Don Benito, his deep
set eyes cleaning like Goals Of FIRE "IhaSs
been expecting this all along Our plans
are discovered, and tho Doge has sent his
minions 10 murder US. We must give them
q warm reception" and at this the old man
drew small revolver from his pocket and
drew the hammer. while lis glitter.ng eyes
were fixed ominor5ly on tho dp1r.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-04-24

A CURIOUS bird with the face Of. n monkey
md the general appearance Of On owl was
-eccntly caught near Richmond, Va
Scientists who have examined II are unable
% class Il and pronounce II 4 remarkable
specimen.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-04-24

THERE arc aboutseven hundred potatoes Of
lyerage marketable size 10 tho barroi. II
ge plant one by three feet apart and out
each tuber In i've pieces, II viii require
lbout four and half barrels Of seed to the
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-04-24

TnE vassar College yell was obtained BIZ
Tho entrance OF q mouse into the room where
tho girls were dehberating upon the various
infections necessary for an effective yell.
4 beats any thing discovered for It's spon-
Ianeity. -3ts+t ~ ro.. t,..
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-04-24
LONE HOLLOW;

Or, The Peril Of tho PenFOyS.
A Thrilling and Romantic Story
of Love and Adventure.
BY JAMES NJ. MERRILL, AUTHOR or "BoGUs
BILL" "FIsHER JOE" AND
OTHER STORIES.
[CopyrigR, 1859, by ne A. v. Kt'lo1g Ne,rs'
paper COD,pdHHl
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-12-19
AN INNOVATION.

An hour was given us for exercise last
Sunday Immediately after chapel services
This is new innovation and one that is to
be greatly appreciated. 1t breaks up little
of the mind and body destroying monotony
of the ceaseless round of workshop and cell
Penologists may sing the praises of the re-
fOrmatory effects of solitary confinement
until they grow hOary. and still not alter
the fact that it breeds more depravity and
imbecility than purity and manly character.
The Rev. Dr. Samuel G. Smith said last
Sunday, in his address to the clerks of ST.
Paul. There is nothing SO deadenng to
the human soul as dull, routine life"
Men are sent to prison for definite period
of time with the hope that they will come
out better in moral disposition than when
they entered; but if mans treatment
while in prison is such that he leaves it de-
bilitated mentally and physically the treat
lnent has aggravated the aiIment sought to
be remeded. Men are discharged from
most prisons in condition less capable of
resisting temptations and living uprightIy
than when they entered, simply because
their treatment has lowered them to the
level of mere animals. Make the Work
hard. make us live up to strict rules, but let
those rules demand Of us manly honor and
self control. that we may learn the value
attached to such virtues, and then when we
leave the prison we will not be like rud-
derless ship on the tumultuOus ocean.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-12-19
CHRISTMAS.

At the near approach of Christmas we in
prison more than any other class in the
world are led back in memory to the Christ
mas days of our early years. Like mile
posts they appear running back along life's
highway growing fainter and fainter until
lost to view in the miStS of childhood. We
remember those first Christmas days best
because associated with them are the
faces of fathers and mothers, sisters and
brothers and dear friends, many of whom
celebrated their last Christmas long ago and
are now laid away to rest from earth's la
bors. With those early days are associated
the dearest recollections of our life. Then
we were free and unburdened with vices.
cares and bitter reflections. A IL was clear
behind and before and there was nothing to
detract. from pure enjoyment. Now. at this
season of the year, young men are journey
ing in the direction of the old homestead
and all over the world scattered families
are drawing together to celebrate again the
anniversary of Christ's birthday. There
will be gloom over many of these reunions
where the prison detainS the absent ones.
Many mothers heart will bleed when she
thinks of her son in prison. Many con-
vict's poor wife and child will be without
heart or means to make merry on the day
of all days to mankind. But Christmas day
should bring JOY and gladness to every hui
man being on earth, no matter what his
lot, who believes that on this day eighteen
hundred and eightynine years ago
Savior was born in a stable at Bethlehem.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-12-19
ON CONVICT LABOR.

An erroneous idea has gained almost
permanency in many minds that convict
will not work unless the eye of the task
master is constantly upon him. and they
have come to believe the ridiculOusly low
value set upon his labor as right. The
Governor of Missouri said last winter, in his
message to the legislature. that it took the
labor Of three convicts to equal that of one
free man; also that the value of convict la
Dor was greatly reduced by the careless and
wilful destruction of material and tools.
The same argument has often been used
when the value of convict labor was under
discussion. We will not deny that where
the labor requires skill that on the whole
cOnvictS will not do as much or as good
work as the free men who have been
trained to the work. But where the work
is such that the necessary skill for its per-
Torrance can be acquired in few weeks,
there is very little difference between the
value Of convict and free labor. And in
this day OF machines and the splitting up
of trades-especally such as are carried on
in prlSOns-a man need master only small
branch in order to be an efficient workman.
Most cOnvicts come from the artisan classes
and are more or less skilled in the use of
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-12-19
TO THE PUBLIC.

THE PRISON MIRROR is a weekly paper pub
lished in the Minnesota state prison. All matter
published in its columns is contributed by the
inmates. except that properly credited. Its sup
port must come from the outside as every inmate
Is given paper without cost. 1t is published in
the interest of the prison library and after paying
for the printing outfit. contributed $3.50 to the
library fund the first year. Its objects are to en-.
courage individual intellectual effort, provide a
healthy journal for the inmates of this and other
prisons and. above ALL to acquaint the outside
world with the needs of the prison by rejecting
its inner life and thus aid the cause of moral ad-
vancement and prison reform
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-12-19
For The Mirror.
GleaninSs.

A mans life is an appendix to his heart.
How many unjust and wicked things are
sanctioned by custom.
Governments which do not curb evils are
chargeabe with causing them.
Shun idleness: it is the rust that attaches
itself to the most brilliant metals.
You will find it less easy to uproOt faults
than to choke them by gaining virtues.
To smile at a jest which plants a thorn in
anOther'S breast is to become principal in
the wrong.
To seek redress of grievances by going
to law. is like sheep running for shelter to
a bramble bush.
In every person who comes near you look
for what is good and strong; honor that, re-
joice in it, and try as you can to initiate it.
and your faults will drop off like dead
leaves when their time comes
Go and CLEAN among the brars,
Growing rank against the wall;
For it may be that their shadow
Hides the heav lest wheat of all.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-12-19

Burglar stories and plays seem to be hav-
ing popular run in the newspapers and on
the stage. What effect will these public
explanations of the burglars art have upon
the young men and boys of the country?
Do you suppose it will arouse in them an
aversion to the art or will they come to re-
gard burglary as one of the forbidden pleas
ures that may be INDUCED in, ION the sly"
without any particular harm to anybody?
The yellow backed dime novel is loudly
condemned while they contain little if any
information that could be made practical
use of; yet not one word is beng said of the
newspaper delineations of burglar tools and
minute explanations of their uses. and the
realistic and practical showing given
the art on the public stage. Is it not dan
gerous to thus teach what appeals to mans
cupidity and love of adventure?
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-12-19
ThetChrfslmas Lesson.

The lesson of the approaching holiday is
the lesson of the hour-to be studied, re-
membered and laid away in the storehouse
of the heart. Happy is the man who has
the means and the will to give. There are
many little charities that call attention
many acts of benevOlence. trivial in them
selves. but a world of advantage to other
souls than yours. whose hands are held out
in silent pleadings for assistance. The
tears can be wiped from eyes that will
cause angel hands to pass soothngly over
your brow in distressful hours. Lips can
be made to smile whose laughter will re
echo in years to come. when the memory of
yOnr acts shall have passed away from
your thoughts like tale that is told
Texas Siftings.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-12-19

Elsewhere in this paper is published an
account of the brutal treatment of man in
one of the Louisiana convict camps. The
people of America shudder at George
Remnants graphic descriptions of Siberian
prison horrors and talk of petitoning the
Car to interfere in behalf of his exiled sub
jects. but where. in all his travels did Mr.
KEENAN, see or hear of case of greater
brutality than that which occurred in Cata-
hOula parish, La? Editorially the New
Orleans Times Democrat says:
The Times-Democrat prints this morning the
statement of late convict, now lying in the
Charity Hospital in this city, of grossly brutal
treatment of which he was subjected in convict
campin Catahoula parish The mans statement
seems almost incredible, and would be regarded
entirely beyond belief if his person did not
bear abundant evidence of brutality at the hands
of some one. 1t is to be hoped that Miler's story
will be thoroughly investigated. If it is found to
be true the party or parties responsible for his
condition should be promptly and severely pun.
ished.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-12-19
There is no better edited paper that comes

There is no better edited paper that comes
and edited by the inmates of the state
prison at Saltwater. MINI. It is issued
weekly. at S1.OO a year. It is a great
wonder why the other states don't follow
the example of Minnesota and encourage
such an enterprise. True. there are many
state prisons here east which are so filled
up with ignorant foreigners that it would
be impossible to issue anything to compare
with THE PRISON MIRROR at present.
Peabody Mass Reporter.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-12-19
The Industrial Age. of Duluth. says:

The convcts in the pententiary at Jackson.
Michigan. will publish paper. The example set
by the inmates at saltwater. Mimi. should be
copied by every prison in the country. Nothing
could have more humanzing and eevatng et-
feet among prisoners than the publication of such
paper as the:MIRROR at saltwater. besides the
facilities for building up library for the benefit
OF the prisoners. The object of Incarceration is
not punishment, but reformation.
Weare glad to hear that we are to have
compeer. and we are watchful for its ap-
pearance. We will offer the boys one little
them world of trouble. 1t is: Turn the
''prison-m spout of your taffy
mill into the cellar after the first issue.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-12-19

tools. and are not long in learning to do
we'll what they are set at. Of course. there
are some who are of little value. but there
is always enough common labor to keep all
such employees; and there are always
enough whose capabilities are above the av-
erage to make up for what is lost on those
who are below the average. Go into state
prison shop where prisoners and free men
are engaged at the same work and you will
find them working with the same diligence.
and only for the difference in clothes you
could not tell one from the other. We do
not mean to say that convict labor is on the
whole as valuable as free labor-it is not
reaOnable to expect it-but we do say that
the value of convict labor is greatly under
rated by the public. 1t is rule in every
prison that the convict shall labor dill
gently; and those employing him see that
the rule is not disObeyed. AS to the dimin-
ished value of convict labor on account of
the careless and wilful destruction of mate
rial and tools. we believe it cuts a very
small tgure-at least, where the employer
treats the convicts reasonably we'll. But
where the employer incurs the hatred of the
men by treating them in an eXacting, av-
ariciOus manner it is only natural that they
will be careless of his interests and that
some will destroy his goods. But such re-
latiOnS need not exist between the en-
plOyer and his men, for he can, by showing
little interest in their welfare and by
inexpensive inducements. gain their good
will to such an extent that they will protect
rather than injure his interests. No man
will exert himself in the interests of those
he hates, and it cannot be expected of the
convict that he will do better than the best
of men outside of prison. Nor can a con-
vict be made to do his best by having some
one watching his every movement, and say
ing, do this; don't do that" but never
saying, well done. Thank yOu." Striped
clothes do not alter a mans nature: yet
many who ought to know better proceed
with the convict as though the man had
changed with his clothes. 1t may serve as
deterrent of crime to hold the convict I'D
before the eyes of the public as an utterly
depraved and worthless being, but we do
not believe that is the proper thing to do in
the interests of the public.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-12-19

A prisoner in Kentucky Jail attempted
suicide by eating two dozen pieces of blot
ting paper He made great mistake. No
man can blot himself out of existence in
any such stationery manner.-Stoughton
Hub.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-12-19

When we do good to our felIowmen. we
invest in savings bank, from which the
heart receives the interest. Cameron NO.
VindicatOr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-29
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE MONDAY, JULY 81 1852.

,ho consumption of iron for other than railroad
rses and while prices are low producers would
soon suspend operations if there were no profit
Larger exports of breadstuGs and other products
have helped 10 arrest gold shipments Tor the
present. and while imports at New-York for the
uast four weeks exceed last years by IL per
cent the exports increased IL per cent Inc
movement of wheat and Hour is still behind last
years, but new wheat is going forward Iperaiy
and the exports of corn continue large mere
has been scarcely any change in the price OF wheat
during the week, and only fractional advances
in corn and dats Cotton is a little stronger
though the crop prospects are not encouraging
Hogs and lard are lower, and also sugar, while
oil has mounted above n dollar per barrel The
Treasury has taken in s2,40O000 more than u
has paid ont during the week, and the loss OF
million and half from the bank reserves is
balanced by n decrease in deposits. All over the
country th,, volume of business continues large;
Clearing House exchanges exceed those oil last
wear by 10 to ID per cent outside New-fork, and
the earnings of railroads thus far reported Tor
July aggregate Sl3, $780, G0 gain OF per cent
over last year.
Stocks advanced during the week about hall
a dollar per share, Notwithstanding much weak
ness at times and there is an impression that for-
eigners are just now buying more than they are
selling. But there is little reason to look for a
permanent change in the movement OF foreign
capital so long as the passion for purchasing
breweries, salt works, iron mines and mills, ana
other productive concerns in this country con-
times to sway foreign capitalists. IL the money
of Europe goes by preference into such works, IL
does not 60 into railroads, and however large the
amount of such capital seeking investment In TINS
country may be- it is not inexhaustible. Hence
the failure of the salt scheme, and the reaction
against trusts generally, may have an important
Influence upon the stock market There are many
millions of money abroad looking for investment
in this country, and the dissatisfaction with
American railroad management, which has been
so potent TO swell other forms OF investment,
might in the estimation Of foreigners be quickly
modified by a more sensible policy on the part OF
railroad presidents. But it is the unwelcome
truth that there is very little foreign confidence at
present in American railroad management ana the
investment, called industrial have been much en-
larged by that fact
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-29

good many of the guests who cheered the en-
President TO the echo took care to show that
they were not in accord with Governor I'M.
They challenged his leadership and condemned
his official course by vigorously Kissing him.
Are these men and those whom they represent
to be frozen out Of the coming Democratic State
Convention? Have the caucuses that are I'd
turn out solid Hill delegations and none other
already been seen to? II not, where does me
Courier get its authority for predicting entire
harmony in the convention?
OF course. the Governor will work ike a
beaver TO have a State ticket nominated which
is entirely satisfactory to him, ticket con-
tanning no man who is liable TO come between
him and his ambition, a ticket which in all its
parts will suit the rum power. Considering
the large amount Of patronage which he con-
trolls, and that he never heSitates to work the
offices within his gift for campaign purposes he
is likely to succeed. But it will be strange and
pitiful indeed if he has his own way without
protest from the reform element of his party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-29
PERSONAL.

Writing 10 his friend Mr. George Shepard Page,
of this city, Captain George +. Hollis, United States
Consul at cape Town, Africa, says; visited The
Transvaal aud called the President Paul Kruger.
who received me very kindly, being the first official
ever there. 30 pleased was he that 'he SECRETARY
Of state for the south African Republic has just
written To me 10 say that lac wanted Ia learn our
Presidents birthday. that the usual salute might
he fired | replied thai we celebrated the birthday
OF the immortal Washington and our conntiys natal
day July A.
slgnor Eotteslni. the ustriOus vl0loncello player
whose death la, been recorded. reached the age OF
sixty eight years with no percepilblc dlmnnion OF
his marvellous powers
Miss Kate sanborn- farm at Metcalf. Mass, says
a. The Boston Gazette is unique. TO Che piazzas Of
the house a cheerful and homellhe appearance has
been impaired by flowers and vines, gay antique
lanterns odd and hospltable rockInechairs' tables
and impossible iootsiools, and within the house. the
same quaint furniture u used. Dainty ehintz and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-29

figured lawn hangings adorn windows and doors, ana
astonishing ancient mirrors-ther upper panels re-
spIendent with gay landseapes-shine from che wais
Ant,aue figured china furnishes forth oldfashoned
pner-table Old-fashoned chests, dressing cascs,
andirons candle straight back chairs and ex-
.raoripary roc king chairs produce effect which
II unusual and after the manner Of .he past century
is w!tha cosey and picturesque few modern chairs,
books and pictures. and piano, contribute 10 the
entertainment VI the nineteenth century gosi, but
do not at all n1uro the harmonious effect their modern
appearance being obscured in the general antiquity.
tmonp the attractions OF this delightful summer
homewhose chief attraction Is its presiding genius,
Miss Sanborn-are also numbered an extensive vege-
table garden, barn, two rabbits, horses, cows,
Jolly and altogether modern little English pug.
The Rev. DR.. Cuyler, OF Brooklyn, viii visit Dun
dee Scotland at !he beginning Of August, and will
preach there.
NJ Emmanuel Louis Cartigny, Of Hyeres, France.
Is veteran OF Trafalgar, nlnetyeght years old prob
ably also the doyen Of the Legion OF Honor since
Chevreuls DEATH
In the portrai. which Sir John Milais is now paint
ing Mr. Gladstone IS represented sltslhe' WIN MS
little grandson standing py DIS hneo'
gle Gaulols,o of Paris, heads long article on
,ho o,eagement OF Princess Louise to Lord Fife with
oe two words I'm English, very strange In the
course of the article It Is pointed out that Princess
ro,sa aud her two sisters have been brought up by
their mother with indefatgable vigilance ana mat
they have never yet quilted her at all. Ihes arc all
three prety graceful, and have that air Of simplicity
and distinction which belongs exclusively to French
and English Processes. 1t goes without saying mat
tbev never wear any jewery grand toliettes they
are extremely simple in everything sne NAV lawn
tan,Is ,,,marbably we'll ride out with their mother,
and are distinguished by outward sign iS sns
Sa,,,IsrS 81 aov weIl-todo English family Princess
49, g. ~ middle height, slender blue-eyed ana
aared She Of her DG face has Seee sE
calamity educated The Queen IS particularly ionu oi
herr and keeps her very often for considerable PIE
time Her consent 10 the marriage Is uue q. - tha3
fact that there are no State difficulties aDout - S
Lord Fife is one Of the best matches III Ensiau,
that .he Princess remains English ana anu tner''oi'
more closely connected with the hOyd l'i'''