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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-03-14

We would have gladly remained listening
the balance of the afternoon. No one can
estimate the amount of good the preaching
of such men does in an institution of this
kind. 1t is not what they say that does
the most good. it is the known earnestness
and goodness of the man that makes the
impression. The greatest rascals can show
the wisdom of leading honest. Christian
lives. but no matter how earnest and logi-
cal may be their words they are only as
express the wish of all, by hoping the
Bishop will shorten the time between his
visits.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-03-14
n Prison Bill.

MI Keyes introduced bill Monday TO
regulate the employment of convicts in the
state prison. The first section provides
that the court in which person is convicted
of an offence punishable in the state prison
shall, before passing sentence. ascertain by
examination Of such convict on oath and
other evidence the business IN which he has
been engaged. and whether he has learned
and practiced any mechanical trade. and
these facts shall be transmitted to the war
den of the state prison. Every person con-
victed of crime and committed 10 the state
prison shall be regularly employed at hard
labor in some industrial employment. The
managers shall be empowered and required
to provide for the employment of cOnvicts
in one or both of two different systems of
employment-tO be designated the state
account system, and the other, contract Sys-
TEN. All prison shops and grounds not
needed to carry on industrial employment
under the account system may be leased by
the board of managers to parties offering the
higher price for a time not to exceed three
years. The managers may let to service
not to exceed one half of all able bodied
cOnvlcts confined III the prison to the lessee
or leSseeS OF the prison shops or to any per-
son or corporation, such lease not to exceed
the term OF three years, and the convict
shall not be leased to any contractor for less
than so cents per day for actual work. The
lease shall not be of individual cOnvicts for
any specified time, SO as to preclude the
withdrawal Of any convict and the substi-
tuition of another when deemed best for the
interests of the convict by the warden or
board OF managers. Provision is made for
advertising for leasing the prison shops and
the employment of cOnvictS therein and for
the manner in which tine contract shall be
made. Power is given the warden to pre-
scribe all needful rules for the government
ana conduct of all contractors, their over
seers and agents in relation to the cOnvicts,
and to require summary dismissal of any
individual employed by contractor when
ever it appears that his presence or conduct
is prejudcal to the discipline of the prison
or the welfare of the cOnvicts. The rents,
revenues and profits derived from the leas-
ing Ut prison shops, yard room, fixtures, and
convict labor are to be paid to the warden
and by him paid to the treasurer. A portion.
or. if the board of managers deem it proper
and eXpedient, all of the able bodied con-
victs may be employed in industrial labor on
the state account. in such manner and in
such trades occupations or industries as the
board shall deem for the best interests of
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-03-14

The MIRROR owes most of its popularity
TO the many complimentary notices it is re-
ceving from the public press. 1t is safe to
say that no other paper in the state has re-
ceived SO much free advertising. Not a
week passes that we do not receive several
good notices. And it is also safe to say
that no other paper in the state has so much
charity shown its imperfections. Although
we are sometimes roughly handled by the
press before we get into prison. it treats us
we'll after we are in, by respecting our jour
nal
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-03-14

The prison committees of the Tennessee
senate and house of representatives on their
return from visiting the state prison. pre-
sented paper to the governor recommend
ing the pardon of thirtytwo convicts, whose
cases they had carefully investigated 1t is
thought that the governor will act favorably
on the recommendations.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-03-14

The picturesque little city of Fresno. CAL
reioices in new publication bearing the
comforting appellation: Every Week. The
paper is one of the truly humorous kind.
and greatly resembles Texas Siftings on a
small scale. Its style denotes success and
we gladly welcome it to our exchange
table.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-03-14

HE PRISON MIRROR is a neat and at
tractive little paper published by the in
mates of the prison at Saltwater. The
cause for which the paper is publshed-the
elevation Of the prisoners-iS a praisewor-
thy one, and we would recommend it to the
favorable consideration of all lovers of hui
manity.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-03-14

Gov. Humphrey of Kansas has appointed
the Hon. Geo. H. Chase, of Jewell county,
as warden of the state penitentary. AS
directors of the same institution he APP
pointed: Hon. w. Martindale of Emporia.
Hon. W. H. Mcbride of Oberlin, and Col.
d. E. CarrViIe of WYandOtte.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-03-14
CHEEK

He looked at her with chances bold.
And thus his ardent wishes told;
80, could dare, fair maid divine.
To kiss that blooming cheek of thine"'
Cried she. while eyes her anger speak
well, admire your blooming cheek
Judge.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-03-14

A man drew book from the Boston pub
lic library and tore three prints from it.
The prints were found in his room, and he
was charged with larceny. Pleading guilty,
he was sentenced to five months imprison-
ment
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-03-14

The sermon of Bishop Gilbert was
listened to with profound interest, and all
were sorry that he did not speak longer.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-10-18
Gen Bea,e Refused Registration.

Gen Edward F. Beale, of Washington, the
in Prince Georges county, applied 10 NJ.
Benuett c. Scott, register al Bladensburg,
Monday, o. last week An WAS refused regisira-
ton on the ground that he was a nonresident.
An appeal was taken and the case was heard
last Monday before Judges Brook and Crane,
of the Circuit Court, r. E. Brandt and W. /.
Hill for the register and Messrs. " N Aaloy
and F. Snowdsn Hill! for the petitioner. Ger
Besle, who WAS appointed minister to Austria
10 1876, testified that in 1873 he began TO re-
side perm .nently in Washington. In April,
1878, be bought q farm in Prince George
county, near Biadensbusg, aud asserted tsai
the principal reason prompting him to this
purchase was to claim residence in Msrylsn
as h. was of Maryland family. He never re-
sided in the couaty aud never spent 6 Te days
consscutively on his farm. He adp<fed be-
ing drawu as jury man for wsse'egton coar
about eighteen months ago. he applied for
registration two y.sr.~so and was refased,
bu, took no appeal /fhe court sdjnurned an
til Mopd.y ui,b>d rendering decision.
Since ts-,above uas put in type the court
has n.de its decision, in which the rgistra-
lion snicer is sustained 10 excluding Gen Be.le
from registration.
This decision wil! make vacancy on the
ticket in Prince Georges to hll whlch the CO sn,y
coa vvsiion has again been called together TO
meet next Thursday. IL places the Rspabli-
csns of that coaaiy in a sore diIemms, for they
put Gen Besle on the ticket solely on account
If his 'bsr'l,' which be Was expected TO tap
ioerally aud in doing 80 greatly offended
Geo. G. Nerrick, Who Was esnsidate and
seemed to be the favoits. II is 4aestionaels
,os whether Mr.. Merrick will secept and they
may have difficulty in hllisg the vacancy sat
We congratulate our Democratic
brethren in Prince Georse's who have scored
good point in their 6gh,.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-10-18

The Msrr Construction Company Of Balti-
more has been putting in wires this week 10
light the State House by electricity. Mr. Fred.
schultz, Of Baltimore, WAS down suprrintend-
ing arrangements for Introducing the E:ectric
lip ht into the House aud S-n.te Chambers, as
w.,l--. .ough the Execa,ivs and other depart.
mel Ibis will ensure good light for pri-
vsts residences using gas Heretofore during
legislative session ,hs extra use of gas at the
State House sometimes diminished the light
at private offices and dwellings,. The d ficulty
wiilnot exist b reafter." -Aandpoiis Err
change.
The pro pct of baking in this new sHul-
sence this winter will increase the pleasing an-
ticipst items OF the Democratic legislative can.
didates ~ho expect u be elected, aud render
more poignsnt the grief and chagrin of the
Republ can candidates at their approaching &
defeat.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-10-18


The Elk,on Dencerdt. Of las, we.k, in an
excellent article pointing out the duty Of Dem
ocra,s TO supper, their party ticket a, the cleo
ii. q 10 November next says:
II i. related of that 10 nous ytrg ini.u, John
R.ndolps, OF RosDok-, that upon ne OCCASION
he vent sp TO the polls and voted for candi-
date be wrs known 10 hate. The gentleman,
So pri.ed, tsrn-d IA NJ Randolph and ven ,ur-
ed to thank bin for bis support. Quick 4. a
aash Mr. Rladolph replied, II did not vote
for you sir, voted for my party The same
spiri, .hould prevail TO d. in every emergency
10 which party principles are involved. An
emergency is upon the Democratic party in
Mary land to day. The emmy is making des-
p.ra,e effort TO wrest the government of Nary
land from the Democracy and briug the old
State under Republican rule. and We all re-
a..b-r what that means. This they hope TO
do by decrying the u.en selected TO represent
the Democratic party in the several counties and
10 the ely OF Baltimore. They dare not 20 be-
fore the people of Maryland on issu- of priu-
cipl,s, ior trey have no principles they can de
teni before n agricultural people.
Their single principle is tax the people for
the benefit OF the wealthy manufacturers and
use the surplus thus taken from their hard earn
ngJ for any purpose under the Heavens to get
rid II. The next Legislature OF Maryland will
cleo, United States Sc nator and TO snatch this
sea, from n Democrat is their aim in order TO
Increase their small majority in the Senate
Democrats of Delaware played into the enemy :
hands in their IA I'D folly and gave them Sen
ator. Maryland Democrats will hardly follow
crazy example in order 10 repent of the sin
tor six years to come.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-10-18
IOUr Climate.

We have r.c'iy Il it,m TIA; pu1!li'i -:
Mess. Cu3hins & ca. a neat ptm plet copy
o Dr. C. " Chanceilor's recent work entitled
" The Climate OF the r lsteru Shore OF Mtry land
cpnsiGere! with reference to its sanatiyo AMI
curative iuiuenr@ in pulmonary cHnsuiuptlon
and other dis. asses" fhe doctor treats the sub
ie,.t in a broad an comprehensive manner and
ia his usual pcrspic'roua i%t ciear style. lie
Connarts the climatic .ni at'nosphtt'c cou"i-
tons Of the scttiol under "n+id"tt'un " Ia
various othar localities throughout IL" world,
md draws tt!crci,o,n conclusions Ia .hly taVora-
uls TO that section of Maryiuni A note or the
title page states that "a second voune on the
Health Resorts of Western AMI Southern Mary,
land Is in course OF preparation.
There is great deal that DIR. Chancellor sets
for til in beh,lf II the Eastern Shore that s equal
ly true Of Southern Maryland, and we suggest
to our Improvement and Develnpmant [" "
that it would b. a good work done # the dc
sctiptive pen of DR.. Chancellor, or some other
competent man, could be enlisted in b.haf Of
our section Our company could, with little
effort, furnish all necessary data, and have the
Doctor visit our section and verify them foi
himself Iuvaids from northern climates nave
frequently sought homes IN Southern Maryland
for its curative influence in pal monary diseases
and the result has in nearly All the cases known
70 us been highly satisfactory
1t is et the hi ghost imp rtance that the erro-
neous impression which has got abroad in re
gard to the genera! prevalence Of fmnlarlal lutiu
ences in s ,uthern Mlryland shnnld be negativ
ed. The fact is that only few valleys and
slopes contiguous to tide water creeks are sub
iect to these influences, while the great bulk OF
our territory is entirely free from them The
corr ectiou OF this erroneous and damaging I'm
preston is one OF the tn st steps toward the I'M
provement ana development OF southern Mary
land; ant if our company m ans 10 q serve
It's name il will do well 10 take thi, matter IN
hand This would have been one of the means
resortcd to by thc lmmi grafton Bureau II Wxe
had obtained il; hut we did not, our Desei-
opncnt comp,ny ought 10 take it III charge.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-10-18

There does not as yet seem to he much viz
il tie local eau ,npagu. The Republicans open
ed on Saturday last at Plss"h. All their can
lidatcs were on hand but ,he meeting WAS nor
a very full one, AS il ppeIrsd to our reporter
| iir. Poser made very conservative speech, 10
which nobody could take any exception, II
tse course of which ha admitted that there
was no loca, issue II tie lan.PaigE. 4 is e
soou compliment 10 tDe existing pEmocEatlc
| rule when the opposition admit that II is not
oren to issue or criticism Dr.. Mudd made
melodious speech OF ponderous sentences har-
moniousiy blended together, bat he, too, as
our informant says, said nothing very Startling
aud his speech seemed 10 be poiniless. Some
of the colored citizens, hearing his big words,
thought he was a Frenchman. Mr.. Contee
spoke with his accustomed moderation and de-
corum. The Hon. VIM. Dec. Mitchell, how
ever, does not know how to be tame. Recog
uizing that be had nothing else tostalk ABOUT
and not desiring to disturb any further the re-
pose of the lamented Thomas Jefferson, whom
he so severely used up on the day of the con-
vention, he took up rs his text the article re-
Gently copied intsthe TINES regarding PIesi.
dent Lincoin's opinions on the emancipation
of slavery and the compensation OF the owners
thereof for their loss of property, which be
said was false IN toto. He did not charge that
the TINES is fals6er, but he said the private
ecietaries OF Mr.. Lincoln, whose article We
quoted from, were; for he, Hon. Wm.
DC knew that Mr. Liacein never entertain
ed asy such opinions. 1t is possible that Mr.
VI. knows more about these matters than ar.
Lincolns own official household, but whether
he does or not, "a wink Is AS good as q
nod to blind horse Altogether our liz
publica friends do not seem to be doing a
great deal thus far, but rs We have heretot. re
suggested they may be expected 10 get their
work in fully before the campaign ends.
The Democrats opened on Wednesday at
Pisgh and have bsen putting in the rest OF the
| week in the Nanj.moy section. To morro"
they will be at MiddIe,owu and other meetings
for next week are aonourced in another column
We have no, yet had the pleasure of hearing
our standard bearers hold forth, but have no
doubt that their speeches will carry on'iction
and confidence to the minds of their auditors
and inspire energy for the campaisn, Thrice is
be armed that hath his quarrel just" Mr..
Burroughs, who sty les, himself the 'Plow-Boy
candidate'' is a forcibe talker and his oeeches
will doubtless tell Senstor HALEY will no
doubt hold his own while Mr Lloyd, we:unjer-
stand can say many nice things very nicely.
when be gets off. Dr.. Stewart was a hard
Fl ishter in regular warfare, and no doubt be will
prove to be a strong hitter in political battles.
Democrats ough ht to turn out aud hear their
candidates and try to give some vim to the
campaign.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-10-18
Local HreYitIcS

lu the Orphon'J Cauct ou Tdosd.y, Genet'
Chapm.. pissed his G.ai acc jnnt in Ia Hus
seriot0 estate.
Congressman Sidney Mad! ia qui'e sick
AZ his residence near q ,llant Gcsen, He mas
probably been exertng himself toe hard in be
half OF his constituents.
Nh James 7. Penn, OF rcntra', of rs his eh
tire 5tock .: goods al est, Ta!5 Wal be q
good 9lnc. to get bargains. Sse bis advertise
meut ia another column.
Dr.. Herman Linton, died suddenly at his
resideuce III Nanjemoy on Saturday last OF
appoplexy Df. Lintou Was formerly from
Philadelphia, but has resided IN Charles county
about year.
Ih're was a rumor in crcu ation last week
that Judge Burroughs would Withdraw from
the Democratic ticket. This the Judge Low
denies and says he will ''stick" and 6gtt it
out to finish.
Mr.. Samuel c. Padgett says that lie is not in
any sense an applicant for the deputy collector
ship in Washington. He says that It has been
fixed for some time that Dr. Posey is TO have
the place
We had pleasant call from r'Z, F. Free
NAN OIL Tuesday He has disposed of his bu-
sines1 interests in Baltimore and will return to
his farm in The county to live. We are sorry
to hear that his health is not good.
There is an ugly wash -ou, at the farther eud
of the main causeway bridge leading into this
village, which greatly incommodes the pass g
Of vehicles. 4 load OK two OF gravel viii
remedy the e7 u and il ought TO te applied al
| on,e.
! Wheat seeding has been a good deal retard
/ ed BY the heavy rain OF the early part OF ID,
week. E.r:s seedings are looking well, bs
good deal of the crop will 90 ia late, owing
TO the back kweriusss of the corn crop "a ma
/ turing
! The Steamer George Law took the plare o
/ the rorcortn on the upper Pntomlc rouia Ia.
week. The Corcorae was basly occupied il
trans porting The Kuights-rempl. r aud thei,
frie IDS TO Mouut Vernon, TO which historic
point thousands OF them tptde cir pilgrim.
age
/ The decision Of Jud yes Brooke aud Crane,
/ in the case of Gen. Bede certainly ,rsnche.
some~ what upon some o Judge Stones deeis-
ions in his county, s,- per sous with les claim
to citizenship in M1'yland have been put upon
the registration lst. here. Il is understood
th., Judge Stou, will not SIT in sny Of the
registration caes this fali
The Cosry Farmers Alliance met here on
Saturday ,.heTe being p-ss--ut delegates from
several q the local chapters. As their meet
ling ~ secre, eonclave, our reporter was
unape to ascertain ~hs, was dsue. if any
ihas. Col. Tracy. of Texas, who vas .dver-
dsed to make public lecture in behalf Of the
cause. did not, put ia an appear ance.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-10-18

Mr. and Mrs. Fielder Moran, who live on
the farm Of Mr. z. F. Freeman, near New burg,
have suffered a sad bereavement within the
past week by the death of their two Oldest boys,
Clarence and Fielder, aged respectively 9 and
wears. Clarence died on Saturday and Fielder
on Monday. Membranous Group was the mai-
.dy of which they died. They were bright
and interesting children, to whom their fond
parents were devotedly attached, and their
deaths, following in such quick and painful
succession, have Frustrated their parents With
grief They have III their att'cton our sin-
cere sympathy and that Of all their neishbers
and friends.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-10-18

DR.. G. c. Stewart, recently nomina Ell for
the House OF Delegates by the Democratic eoun-
ty convention has written letter 10 NJ. Thos
T Owen, Ch 4irm,n OF the Central Committee
resiguing his position Oh the ticket. The Doc
tor assigns pressure of professional engage
m.nt, "A the cause of his withdrawal. The
following is his letter:
HUGHsyILLE, CHAs Co Mp.
Oct 18TH 1889.
TT. OWEN, Chairman State Cen. Com. for
Chas. county.
Nh Deur Sr:-I am truly sorry TO fad il
necessary owing to nv Professional engage
ments to withdraw my name trsm the tick-
made BY the bate Democratic convention o
Charles co.nty but in so dong | assure you
feel deeply interested in the success OF same
and you may depend on any efforts for pushing
| it to a sue, e,sfsl end, hope you will call or
me for any thing can serve the party in dur
ing the Campaign.
VERY truly yours &c.
G. G. STEWART. N. D
The Central Committee will have meeting il
Port Tobacco on Monday next u, which ,hi
vacancy will be Slied.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-10-18
p O s n E r. S

oGr Store 10 now Dressed out in its
Fall G1b Sixty departments are
hIled With The prod ueis ofthe Worlds
Best Markets. We've bought besry
this sessou-hrssier ,hsr erer before
-snd ~e expect 10 do heary hs.i-
sess. Il will be TO yoar .dvsn,sg. 20
come to the eiIr. IL you can. and ere
us The SIGHT will par yeu for
Jour issnr snd-troutle, and the GAIN
il yda Buy from gs. all. MORE thsu
p.y rou for the expense But remsm-
Ter. II you CAN'T come, you Gao do
business ~i'h Us through The usil.
We are the ONLY mtressuis in the
country whs make the LIBERAL Of
fer 20 send goods FREE ALL
TRANSPORTATION CHARGES. II
,h. order amounts toss 90. I'D Over. ws
.'il s-ni il 10 any point si'bis 400
miles Of the store FREE; lii
amounts TO SIo. 90. -s uili serd IL TO
.sy part Of The United St.iss FREE.
S.pd us . trial order. and Sc how
we'll ~e FILL H. We gusras,ee to
give yos eIsctly ~bs; yo, write for,
.nd to give i, ~ you from 10 20 81
ter co, CHEAPER than roo c.n &c,
elsewh.r- Aadrt. us SNER
BROS, Baltimore, M.r,i.al.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-10-18
Given Away.

Send two cent postage to Domestic Sew
ing Machine Office, corner 7th and 81
streets, Washington, and the New Domss
tic fashion catalogue for fall and winter O.
1889, illustrating over l 500 newest styles
will be mailed to You free, Country deal
ers supplied from this Office with machine
at New York wholesale factory prices
C. Aucrbach, so!e agent, 7th i H SIS.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1889-10-18
A Good Move

- O"Ss N1sS
In the 6rst branch of the city council.
Wednesday, Mr. Stabler introduced n resolu-
ton me morislizing the Legislature to provide
for the creation Of department or bureau OF
agriculture and immigration, with the view OF
making the advantages and resources Of Mary
land better known and of attracting capital
and labor especially to the thinly populated
portions Of the State. The preamble TO The
resolution DAVIS tempting but not eIagRer-
ated picture OF the uouderiul variety of pro-
ducts and of advantages Of soil aud climate
which we enjoy, and which many Maryianders'
| i, is to te feared, do not appreciate ut their
full value, as otherwise We would not hear OF
the emigra,ios Of pers ms from the western
counties every spring for points in the far
West, instead of seeking homes in the spatsei!
settled but naturally fertile counties OF South
ern Marylaud. The San has for years giEeu
vide currency on frequent occasions TO he al.
fractions of Maryland for immigrants, S1d
.ys,ematic, w-Il-1irected eff,rts BY the pcp'e
would no doubt result in substantial gam 10
the State at large in attracting pr,t'y ana
substantial class of imnigrants.-'es"ty Sah'
We are gsld to see that the suoi'S spirited
ci,Eens Of Baltimore city arstak'ng an inter
est in this most necessary ne .s"re. to which
the TIxEs for years past bas been de'o'ins its
energies. When me.sure OF this character
was pending before IT,, Legislature. at the last
session, the dele sati'n in The low"r House from
B B.Itimare city, wiih single exec 'tio" stood
up soidly Tor II, and by their aid and inda-
snce contributed largely to i's passage BY that
body. A, that time, We regret to say that the
ms.sure did MT have that endoi semeni from
ne Baltimore press which its friends had y
right TO expect, bat we hope Al 4 E coming
session this may be difeient
Ii is N evident fact, AS We hare heretofore
more than once pointed out, that ~hstever
tends to develop the resources of any portion
Of the State rebounds to the teseh, Of the
common wealth at large, hut more especially
to its metropolis. 1t is in the line Of true pro-
gressiveness and ssgacious public spirit, there
fore, that our friends liz B fillmore should en-
courage this measure.