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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-01-17

we feel that in taking upon oursef the
management of this paper we have assumed
great respons biIity. and one that will
tax our ability to The utmost The late ed
itor, III his farewell remarks rated us too
highly, and. we fear. promised too much
when he said that the paper would be kept
up to the standard. He left very high
standard. But give US your good will
backed by assistance and we will soon see
what can be done. Do not expect TOO much.
Remember that the reputation of the paper
depends altogether upon the quality of the
matter you contribute to it's columns. Show
your appreciation of the fact that we are
the only prisoners in the world who really
own and publish paper that is free from
official interference
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-01-17

dreary walls of prison-articles that
are good-anywhere. always. But too
many are of the goody good sort. They
are sometimes disgusting. No doubt there
are prisoners who have been unjuStly SEN
fenced or too severely punished. But that
does not Justify the attempt to paint them.
as a class. as white rObed seraphs just
waiting FOR their harps. Some of these ar
ticles would almost make it appear that
there are no criminals but those outside of
the penitentiarieS. Those who are inside
are only ''unfOrtunates'' who through force
of unavoidable circumstances DETECTED
slightly from the straight path of rectitude.
never Intentionally shining. but were the
victims of some cruel detectives spleen,
lawyers avarice and judges heartleSsness.
The effect OF such articles is bad. and
in publishing them THE MIRROR shows it.
self to be poor refector.-LOne Tree
Press.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-01-17

Now that the Warden has concluded to
open school we hope all you for whose
benefit it is done will show your apprecia-
ton by meeting him half way in his efforts
to do you good. Whether you learn much
or little will depend to great extent on the
amount of personal application you bring
to the work. At this day it is almost a
crime in man to be unable to read and
write, surrounded as we are wherever we
go by books. papers and teachers. This is
probably the best opportunity you will ever
have, so make the best of it.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-01-17

Those portions of the messages of the
outgoing and incoming governors relating
to prison matters are remarkable for the
humane sentiments they express toward fall
len humanity. and the advanced position
they take on the whole prison question.
The governors must have given the matter
considerable attention before arriving at
such advanced views. We earnestly hope
that our legislators will be guided by their
advice in their work on this knotty problem.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-01-17

This is our third attempt to say something
appropriate of him who babe us good-by
last week. 1T is surely An easy task to
praise friend. but to praise him wisely is
not easy" We realize the truth of these
words. If we were to say nothing. his good
work would be sufficient praise. His ability
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-01-17

Gov. Merriam's troubles began brilliantly
on Wednesday night. He received 5000
people, most OF whom will deal him out
5000 vigorous kicks before his term expires
Midway News.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-01-17
All Right MIR. Lone Tree.

We read with interest the copy of THE
MIRROR that comes to our exchange table.
In it we find articles which show all ability
that it seems pity to cage within the
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-01-17

We find we have great difficulty in hand
ling the editorial I'VE" but we hope we
may not misuse it to the injury of any man
or good cause.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-09-02
SCHOOL SHOES

Shoes for School Days. Every bright
thought In shoemaking that ought be
here now ready for your choosing.
Proper sorts for fine dress, and the best
and strongest that's made for slam-bang
wear. We know the prices of each line
advertised to be right. We'd not quote
them If we thought you could do better
elsewhere. Bring along the practical
shoemaker, II you will, to help you do
the choosing. Well set him wondering
who's making shoes 30 cheap, and YOU,
why you've not dealt here before. The
prices are where none can 60 below and
sell you shoes combining every good
quality essential to durability. Ours are
the kinds your now looking sharpest
for. They're pretty, At nicely, and
wear strongly every time. We've
Boys Lace Shoes, 3-6-$l.OO.
Boys Button and Lace Shoes, 3-5--
S1.25.
S1.5O.
Youths Button aud Lace Shoes, II to 2
--s1.00.
Youths Solar Tip, 1, u, 2--$l.OO.
Youths Button and Lace Shoes--$l. 25.
Youths Button and Lace Shoes-S1.60.
Misses Grain, Button-76c, 81 90, 81. %.
Misses Kid, Button--$l. 90, $l.25.
Child's Grain Heel and Spring Heel
75c.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-09-02
Be Merciful to Yourself,

And heed the appeals for assistance put forth
by your liver, when tho organ is out Of order,
Among these are distress In the right side and
through the right shoulder blade, yellowness Of
the skin and eyeballs, furred tongue, soui
breath, sick headache, and, above all, irregu'
larlty Of the bowels. The mercy you extend 70
the eflieted organ Ia wisely shown by q prompt
course Of medication with Hostctter's Stomach
Bitters. most genial Of Alternatives. and the he.
patio gland early reciprocates the deserved at,
tcntion by resuming It's secretive functions
actively and regularly. Among the accom-
panying good results, are renewed digestion,
freedom from headaches, and a resumption Of
activity OF the bowels. All bilious symptoms
disappear, and appetite and sleep improve.
Beneflcient are the effects of the Bitters In ma.
larial disease, kidney disorder, rheumatic all.
ments and nervousness.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-09-02
eRAnA1f ooEs own NIAGARA.
The Hoolhardy Cooper safely Aides the
Horseshoe Fails in . Barrel.

10o x0oInArdy Cooper Sately HIOeo the
Horseshoe Fails In . Barrel.
Early Sunday morning Carlisls D. Gra-
ham, the Philadelphia cooper, went over
In his barrel boat, and twenty five minutes
later was picked up comparatively un-
harmed in the eddy below the falls. His
barrel was beaten and wrenched somo-
what, but was still water-tight and perhaps
In condition to go over the falls again.
About any people witnessed the feat, which
In order TO avoid arrest, was conducted very
quietly. AT midnight the barrel and Graham
were taken across the upper suspension
bridge In a hack driven by Andrew Horn,
and brought around to the mouth Of Chip
pewa creek, on the Canadian side, three
Joined by Gerry X. Staley, who rowed
down from the village Of La sale In boat
and toward the barrel, 800 feet from the
shore, where, at 6:40 o'clock, II was let 60.
A ffty-foot drag ropo was on behind, and
100 pounds of railroad iron were attached
TO the bottom ofthe barrel TO keep 1t up
right.
Graham was doubled up on top Of two
thirty.pound bags Of sand, and had both
legs and arms thrust through the same
loop, his head being bent down between
his knees. The barrel rode to the brink Of
the falls in twenty-five. minutes, going
over at 7:l0 o'clock. After being submerged
minute and half 1t came to the surface
forty yards below the falls and hoated
about for twenty five minutes longer, when
Almer Jones swan out and towed II
ashore with tho remnants Of the drag rope.
The manhole had been padlocked from
the outside and the bars were 80 much
wrenched that they had to be cut of. Then
Graham was dragged out in a faint condi.
tlon, the foul. confined air and several hard
blows on the head while going through the
upper rapids having knocked him out.
Ho was soon restored, and, excepting a
few bruises, was uninjured. He says that
he Is satisfied, and does not care for any
more barrel glory. He will never enter
barrel again.
Graham says "The first knew was
when some one struck the barrel and said,
Graham, are you alive?'" He COM
planned OF terrible pains In the back and
head from tho racking he had received,
and could talk, but incoherently.
Graham Is native Of Wilmington, Del,
and Is 80 years of age.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-09-02
Mothersi Mothers Mothers

MOtherSI MOtherb MOthcrS n
Arc you disturbed at night and broken OF
your rest by sick child suffering and crying
with the excrucating pain OF cutting teeth? II
%, 60 at once and get bottle Of MRS. WINS
LOWS SOOTHING SYRUP. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer immediately-depend
upon II; there is no mistake about Il. There is
not mother on enrth who has ever used II,
who will not tell you at onco that II will regu-
late the bowels, and give rest to the mother, and
relief and health 10 the child, operating like
magic II Is perfectly safe TO in all cases and
pleasant TO the taste, and Is the prescription Of
one of the oldest and best female PHI ysioians and
nurses In the United States. Sold everywhere,
Is cents a bottle. june25lyd$w
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-09-02
Epoch.

Tho transition nom long, lingering and palm
the life Of the Individual Such remarkable
event is treasured In the memory and the
tajred is gratefully blessed. Hence II is that so
much Is heard In praise of Electric B!tters. So
many feel they owe their restoration to health,
to the use of the Great Alternative ana Tonic II
you are troubled with any disease of Kidneys,
Liver or stomach, OF long or short standing,
fers Sold at Soc and q per bottle at II. B. Coch.
rams Drug Store, lS7 and lS9 North Queen street,
Lancaster. Pa. Il
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-09-02
Snntn,rr Rranrts.
MT. GRETNA.

MT. GRErNA.
GOVERNOR DICK AND THE MT. GRETNA
NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD.
individuals and parties desiring to visit Mt.
Gretna and enjoy q ride over the Narrow Gauge
To the summit OF GOVERNOR DICK mountain,
can accomplish the trip from Lancaster In one
day by the following schedule.
am. am. am. pm. pm. pm
Leave Lancaster. 6:25 e:3l 1855 200 2JG 7;jO
Arrive MtGretna. 500 1880 1880 1885 i35 s:55
Arrive Gov. Dick. 49,. l2:20 lbs 4:05 $40 .....
Returning
am. am. am. pm. pm. PIN.
leave MI Gretna 6:4s 1874 liz 20 S:s7 S:S0
Arrive Lancaster. $40 ll:S5 1888 1886 f:i5 s:55
All trains Of the Cornwall & Lebanon Rail.
road ON arrival at Mt. Gretna station make i'm
mediate connection with the Narrow Gauge
Railroad. Lunch or dinner can be obtained at
the Park restaurant, thus avoiding the neces-
sity of carrying baskets and bundles.
The completion Of the Narrow Gauge Railway
throws open for view the magnificent scenery
OF the South Mountain, and this novel attrac-
tion is supplemented By the erection Of an OBJ
servatory 60 feet high on the mountains high
est peak, Gov. Dick, from which sight may be
obtained than which there are few grander, the
view taking In an area OF forty miles square,
and presenting landscape OF unparalleled
beauty.
Daily excursion tickets 20 MI. Gretna may be
obtained on application 10 the nearest ticket
agent.
Gen. Pas. Agent & & L. X. r., Lebanon. Pa.
NED IRISH. Gen. Supt. je28-Snd
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-09-02
&prrial atrttrrs.
Bucklen's Arnfca Salve.

y BuCKltn'S ArnIcn SHIVe.
THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts, Bruises
SSres, Utcea Sat EHs,H,, S,,, reVer s0.es ne"eIi Ell
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or
no pay required. II Is guaranteed to give Per.
feet satisfaction, or money refunded. Price IS
celts per box. For sale by ii. b. Cochran,
Druggist, Nos. l37 and lso North Queen street.
Lancaster. Pa. tuneH-lyd
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-09-02
TheIr business Boom,ng.

Probably no ono thing has caused such q gen.
eral revival of trade at H. h. Coehran's Drug
Store MS their giving away TO their customers OF
so many free trial bottles OF DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. Their trade Is simply
enormous IN TINS very vainsole arrlsie q from the
Coughs, Colds, Asthma Bronchitis, Group, and
all throat and lung diseases quickly cured. You
can test II before buying by getting trial bottle
free large size 81. Every bottle warranted at
n. d. Cochran's Drug store, 1877 and l39 North
Queen street, Lancaster, Pa )3)
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-09-02

tThe only trsins which run da1ly. q
On Sunday the Mall train wet fnna -
Columbia. ~ 4 y a 4 -
CHAS. e. PUGH. General Mans9Sf. II :x
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1889-09-02

KiyypDss YOU'RE LOOKING sHARrEsr
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-10
TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.
PITTsBURG. SATURDAY, AUG. 10, 1883
TEN PAGES.
THE PIPE EXPLOSION.

A cast iron gas pipe laid on the South
side did not stand testing yesterday. Un-
der the pressure of seventy pounds of COM
pressed air the pipe exploded like q shell.
Two men dead and nine wounded. some
perhaps fatally, are among the unexpected
results of the test. These are the certain
facts known. There are other facts which
the Coroner is bound to elicit, and until the
evidence is given under oath at the in
quest it is not just to distribute the blame
for this lamentable occurrence, if indeed
there be blame to assign.
There are two or three conclusions, how
ever, that may be drawn without reflection
upon anyone. Several of those injured
were merely pedestrians passing at the
time, unaware that any test Of the gas pipe
was being made. Hereafter it will be we'll
to have danger signal exhibited while the
experiment is in progress. The public
safety is too often imperilled in this man.
ner. A red flag and a man to wave it
ought not to be beyond the reach of the
average contractor.
The necessity for the employment Of an
inspector of gas and other pipes subject to
high pressure will be clearly demonstrated
If the allegations regarding the poor quality
of the pipe used in this particular instance
are borne out at the inquest. From all
points of view strict and searching investi-
cation is imperative.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-10
LOOKING FOR AN ISSUE.

Both the political parties give signs of
casting about even thus early for the next
Presidential campaign issue. The Repub-
lican Convention in this State on Tuesday
last threw its net so wide as to bring in al
most every possible national topic but the
''trusts." That was evidently thought too
weighty matter and dangerous to handle
on a mere State occasion until the lieuten-
ants are better informed where the leaders
stand Or, probably, it would be more cor
rect to say, until the leaders inform them
selves of their own position and purposes
for, since the utterance in defense OF trusts
by Blaine last fall, it is an open secret that,
among the Republican leaders, there is a
wide diversity of opinion as to the extent
TO which they should be made a subject of
legislation. This is one of the problems
that will exercise the wisdom of the party
to the utmost in the next two years.
The Democrats are skirmishing around
the administration outposts; but, with the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-10
THE ERA OF COMBINATIONS.

A reported purpose of the table glass
ware manufacturers of this State, Ohio
and West Virginia to merge into one big
corporation is the latest wrinkle. In these
days the occasional success of pooling is
sues makes such schemes inviting at first
| glance, but insurmountable difficulties gen.
orally arise when it is attempted to carry
them out. The reduction of expenses of
management, the advantage of large capi-
tai and united resources, and the facili-
ties of great concern controlling
factories at various points for shipping
to customers from the most convenient place
unquestionably are arguments in favor-not
TO talk Of the temporary check on local compe-
tition. Yet the same arguments apply about
as strongly to most Of the leading branches
of manufacture and trade. The various iron
concerns. the drygoods houses, the insurance
companies, might all make such savings if
the numerous operators In each line all put
their business into single representative
concerns. Why, then, do they not? For
the reason, it is to be assumed, that any
such plan presents enormous difficulties,
compared with which the stress Of compe-
tition and the drain Of present expenses are
less to be feared.
In appraising the value of each separate
concern, and saying how much stock it Is to
60 for in the larger one, conflicting estimates
make the first impediment. In managing
the consolidated concern, another set of
difficulties arises. The ways and means of
managing so MANY establishments usually
differ too much to be perfectly reconciled in
q single board; and, where the old managers
are not retained, the opportunities for SELL
ing out of the big concern and starting les
ser ones in competition are elements Of dis
turbance not to be overlooked.
Unless where possessing the means to make
q monopoly, extraordinary combinations in
manufacturing or trading are more apt to
split upon rocks than to float into golden
harbors. So long as the field is open to out
side competition, and to competition side
by side with the consolidated concerns, that
competition is sure to come as soon as the
market conspicuously warrants it. Tenn
porary combinations for special conditions
Of the market, from which individuals can
withdraw after period, are comparatively
loose and easy arrangements. These, in
some form or degree, are familiar enough in
the glass-making and other industries
already. But for all the tableware manu-
featuring establishments to merge wholly
into a single corporation, with no power
afterward to resume their separate assets or
identity, is quite another matter. However
much it may be discussed, or however far
the preparations go, the public will be war;
ranted in believing it when they see the
thing done-hardly before
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-10
ENGLISH COURT PROCEDURE.

While it is altogether likely that The ex-
pressions of dissatisfaction in England with
the verdict in the Maybric case may result
in reprieve, the proceedings so far show a
marked contrast with the usual course Of
procedure in our courts. Here the present
alton of new testimony and many other
causes would secure a second trial. In any
event an appeal to the higher courts is al
most invariably the rule. Seldom does a
trial arise in which an American lawyer
does not fad occasion for exception on
which to appeal. The general and usually
Just complaint here is of the laws delay.
The complaint of the English system on the
contrary, is that it goes somewhat to the
other extreme, and is liable to be so swift
that in the case of prejudiced Judge or
jury, or the failure of expected testimony,
the accused person if convicted fares i'll,
unless, as in the present instance, strong ap-
peals for q reprieve are made to the execu-
tive branch CT the Government.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-10
BI.MErALLIsM IN EUROPE.



Restoring the Standard.
WASHINGTON, August 9.-The State De.
partment 10 in receipt Of report by Consul
Frank H. Mason, of Marseilles upon ssThe
Outlook for Bi-Metallism in Europe" in which
he says: zone of the clearly defined tendencies
of public opinion In Europe-notably so in
France, Germany and England--is seen in the
steadily growing sentiment in favor Of restor-
ing the bi-metallic standard of currency. In
the strong and numerous petitions which have
been read before the German Reichstag; in the
recent resolutions Of Mr.. Chaplin in the British
House of Commons, as well as the frank
declaration of Lord Salisbury in favor of an
earnest participation by Great Britain in the
forthcoming conference at Paris; and in the
outspoken attitude of snch serious and influen-
tial French journals as lie Monfteuy des In
terets Materials and the Montteur des Syndi-
cats A. ricotes, may be recognized the outward
manifestations OF this new faith and purpose.
sixteen years experience OF monometallism
has entailed an industrial and agricultural situ-
alton in Western Europe which demands a
remedy. How much Of the present depres-
sion In these interests has been really due to
the practical characterization of silver is ques-
tion upon which there Is naturally wide di-
vergence of opinion but the belief that the
effect of that policy has been vitality prejudi-
cial is rapidly growing. Lord Duherin states
that the low and fuctuating yalIe S OF silver is
clares himself in favor of immediate demoneti-
zation, while Mr.. Samuel Smith, well known
Eng',sh economist even goes SO Tar as to at
tribute to decentralization and its economic
consequences large influence in the agrarian
troubles of Ireland, the discomfort of that
country, the protectionist reaction of continent
tai Europe, and the spread of Socialism and
other disorders incident to poverty and enforced
idleness.
"In view of all that one reads and hears in
the discussion of this question, it would seem
apparent that the monetary conference which
is TO assemble at Paris in September, will meet
under circumstances far more promising to the
interests of bi-metallism than those which sur.
rounded the conference of 1851"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-10
SUFFERING In SAMOA.
Some Danger of Famine and Starvation
Among the Natives.

Some Danger OF Famine and Starvation
Among the Natives.
WASHINGTON. August a-Under date of
July II. Rear Admiral Kimberly reports to the
Navy Department from Apia, Samoa, that the
fathers of the Catholic Mission there had re-
quested help from him to relieve the pressing
want of food then existing. Upon his return
from Pago Pago in q small vessel chartered for
the trip, he brought back with him from the
Monongahela 5000 pounds of buscuit, 24se
pounds of rice, 1000 pounds Of cornmeal, l,O0O
pounds of oatmeal, loo pounds of hominy,
1000 pounds of wheat flour and lis gallons of
beans, which, In accordance with the depart
ment's letter of May "a, he deemed it wise and
proper to turn over to the Catholic mission for
distribution among the distressed Samoans
The Monongahela still has for issue large
quantities Of the same stores The Admiral
writes:
food at present but I do not apprehend any
loss of life from famine, except possibly among
the old and feeble, as there are cocoanuts
be helped out by the approaching harvest of
bread Fruit and later by bananas. Yams and
taro are being generally planted, but it will
enough to gather. / offered to divide such
available stores as were on hand with the
London Missionary Society. but my offer was
declined on the ground that the present
care would not warrant such
distribution, and the society is very desirous Of
making the Samoans self-supporting. ! can
not recommend any further distribution of
food among the Samoans until the necessity is
made more apparent than it appears at pres
ent"
From q translation of the letter from the
Catholic fathers to Admiral Kimberly solicit
ing aid, which accompanies the Admiraps COM
munication, 1t appears that there are le0 stu
dents in attendance upon the course of instruc-
az fhafr ~ Arnfo Tha 70
theirs state that they have 40 people under
their charge for whom succor is necessary.