The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-01-10
LOCAL PICKINGS.

Wa rden stordock was in ST. Paul the first Of
the week.
The Inspectors met at the prison on Thursday
and adjourned to meet at the Capitol on Friday of
last week.
Mr.. P. E. Bennett. saltwater reporter of the
ST. Paul Globe, called at THE MIRROR office
yesterday.
Work is progressing at the excavation and
the boys do their halliday turns with willing
ness that would surprise many who view the law
violator lazy thrftless. shiftless being.
DIR. Hall took James Paxton to the Insane
Asylum at st. Peter on Saturday. Paxton was
insane when received at the prison and he be-
so violent as to necessitate his removal.
Dr. Hall reports some marked improvements
in the condition of those taken from the prison to
the insane Asylum His last subject was very
violent but safely landed at st. Peter. He
was insane when he arrived at the prison.
The prison hospital presents a very cheerful
appearance, there being no very serious sickness,
and all the inmates therein are rapidly improving
in health. This speaks well for the sanitary con-
dition Of the prison and our efficient medical at
tendance.
The brilliant painting on the outer surface OF
the dungeon doors might lead to the conclusion
that there is something interesting within. Don't
allow yourselves to believe anything of the kind
boys Just remember the old story of the Jay
and the Crow.
"A cheerful crew of from thirty to thirty five
march to their labor every day outside the prison
walls The boys enjoy the busy scenes of outside
life and all are short timers" they are happy
in the conclusion that they will soon go their way
to sin no more
Jake Bird our efficient laundry manager. was
pardoned on Monday after serving over twelve
years. He was mere boy at the time of his in
generation and there was an abundance of proof
that he was not guilty of the of crime of which
he was convicted.
An opportunity is gwen on Sabbath afternoon
to those desiring to have letters written to do So
The store keepers private secretary is the gal
leries from noon until O'Clock. This affords
those unable to write better opportunity than
has heretofore been offered.
Gus Plaster, citizen employee of the
Thresher company employed in the paint shop
was taken from the pr son yard by the police pa
troll on Friday. He fell in faint resulting from
general weakness and it was at first thought death
would ensue. but he is reported improving
rapidly.
Buckingham Wilson have been appointed
saltwater agents for the st. Paul Globe in place
of f. F. Barrett gned P. e. Bennett, one of
the best reporters saltwater has ever had has
been engaged to furnish the local news. Mr.. Bar
rett gave up the position because it interfered
with his own paper which needed his entire time.
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