The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1889-04-25

chimney-pot to chimney-pot on the root of the
prison.
The prison readers are indebted to the Rev.
AID. Stowe for years subscription to The Stand
ard OF The Cross and The Church. 1t is one of
the highest class journals published and is gen.
erous gift.
Amos Rowe was initiated into the second de-
gree of Odd-Fellowship Monday evening. AS
he not feeling very good the following day. it
is safe to presume that the goat threw him
pretty hard.
Relief Guard Cox has, with many other unfort-
unates, been engulfed in the spring whirlpool of
house moving. but is at last comfortably settled
in his new home at the corner of Main and Elm
streets, on the north side of the prison.
1t is proposed to make erase plot of the open
court between the two wings of the cellbuilding.
That bit of ground could be made beautiful spot
at small outlay of labor. We hope it will be
done there is too little of the green about the
prison yard.
Might Guard Goldsmith says that it may have
puzzled John Degan to keep track OF the amount
of water he drinks and adds that the latter should
bear in mind that it was not for him the Steward
bought fifty extra bushels of potatoes and bar
rel of sauerkraut. There is, doubt hidden
meaning to this which ]. D. may be able to ex-
plain.
-"Camp Scenes War Songs and Tableaux,'
had its first rehearsal last week. and will be pro-
duced by Muller Post the second week in May.
This is one of series of entertainments planned
by Capt Taylor, the proceeds of which will go to-
ward defrayng the expenses of those members Of
the Post who will attend the grand encampment
at Milwaukee this summer.
Deputy westby received a letter from Mrs. R.
Liehtenberger the latter part of last week. in
which she expressed her regret at being unable to
visit Easter Sunday, owing to the serious
illness of her sister. Mrs. L. is one Of the most
active members among the ladies of the Gospel
Temperance Union, and it is to be hoped that her
visit is only pleasure deferred.
Charlie Carlgren who has superintendent all
the building that has been done about the prison
during many years, has had much experience in
working prisoners; and says that he has never had
any dificulty in getting them to dc much and
as good work in a day as free men could do. Char
lie never fails to speak good word for the
vict whenever the opportunity presents itself.
/ Mr.. began is a very sore man; but it is thought
his recovery will be complete in a few days if
mustard plasters. ETC., have any healing virtues.
been revealed. but it is supposed that narrative
of the facts would make splendid sequel to that
story lately told of why Capt. Parsons had his
whiskers shaved off. We think though that lit
tie more reverence should be shown to gray-haired
patriarohs.
We aim to give satisfaction in prices and in
quality of goods. in all departments of our bust
ness and can. with pride, refer all strangers to
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columns of THE MIRROR to call the public's atten-
| ton to our stock, at all times new, modern and
by far the largest in the ST. Croix valley of drugs
family medicines. lumbermens drug supplies,
paints, varnishes, brushes, and beautiful parlor
and hanging lamps. Crandall s. Barclay.
The old wash sink which took up half the pas
sage way between the kitchen and private dining
room is now thing of the past. Steward Benner
has had a new one erected in the pantry, and the
| "biscut shooters have plenty Of room to
| circulate with their orders. The carving is done
at the pantry entrance, and all orders filled at
the pantry door, thus avoiding great deal Of un-
| necessary crowding and confusion. The Steward
better pleased with this alteration than any he
has made since the new steam kitchen
erected.
Paul Dill died Of consumption early on Easter
Sunday morning. He had been inmate Of
the hospital ever since his arrival from Swift
county on March 20. He was "a years old and q
native OF Germany. Judging from his dying state
ments he had been much sinned against sim
ming. He serving two years sentence for
| breaking a store window and reaching in and TAX
| ing pair of mittens. 1t is said he suffering
from cold, hunger and sickness at the time he
committed the act, and was more to be piticd than
| blamed.
Those dromedaries who have always hump
on them for making fun of the natural defects of
| their fellowmen, have at all times heavy burden
| of their own to carry, without criticising those
whose heads are devoid of natures covering. The