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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-02-13
Sunday Services.

Rev. M. e. Murphy conducted the usual morn
ing service The sermon a review Of the life
of Saint Paul. Below is given a brief extract from
it:
The epistle which have just read to you pre-
sents to the minds eye pen portrait of one of
the greatest characters in the history of the world
st. Paul. How strange indeed is the life of this
man! Small and insignificant in stature. but tow
ering like mountain in the greatness of his char
acter.
At first we find him ravagng the Church and
dragging men and women from it to prison; later
we see him strong pillar of this same Church,
being dragged to prison himself for his fidelity to
what he believed and preached was the true re-
ligion.
The chief trait in the life of Saint Paul was
earnestness. He was earnest in his every under
taking And if there is one thing more than an
other we need in this present lackadaisical cent.
ury OF ours it is earnestness. st. Paurs earnest.
ness was due to his strong love of truth. His de.
termined search for the truth changed him from a
Hebrew zealOt to Christian zealot. If in his early
life he hated the truth it was because he did not
understand it, st. Paul hated the Christian re-
ligion because he thought it was dangerous; but
he was mistaken and admitted the fact.
1t is ever thus in the world those who are earn.
est seekers for the truth will be impressed by it
wherever and under whatever circumstances they
see it, those who ind different to truth and con-
tracted in ideas are least open to conviction, for
divine truth has attractions only for souls
st. Paul after all his life of tolls and privations
in the cause of Christi after being imprisoned and
scourged many times by both the Jews and the
Romans; after being stoned and left for dead. was
yet fearful that he should be damned. and chas-
tsed himself further in order to prepare the bet.
ter to meet the Master he served so well in this
life.
Father Murphy in continuing his sermon quoted
at length from the writings of Saint Paul, and in
his comments thereon showed that earnestness is
a necessary adjunct to success in worldly matters
as we'll as in religion.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-02-13
BY the Arch bishops Hand.

The parishioners and friends of Rev. P. A. Nc
Carren will by this article receive a surprise in
the first intimation of that clergymans transfer
to field probably more extensive than this par
lsh could have afforded The official. and in fact
the first notice, of the change is contained in the
following autograph letter received this morning
from the archbishop of the diocese.
February &c. $780,
REVEREND DEAR FATHER:
have appointed you assistant to Father
Byrne at the Immaculate Conception church min.
neapolis). Please report to him as soon as con-
venient. Sincerely,
To REV. P. A. M'CARREN.
Rev. Patrick McCarren, assistant pastor of st.
Michaels's church. Saltwater, graduated at St.
Benedict's. Tenterden. Kent. England, after a
course including the years 1S7l-4. He next be-
came graduate of ST. Ambroses College, Rome,
affiliated to the Roman College, where he took the
degree of bachelor of philosophy in 1875. He was
next junior professor and sub. project at St. Au.
gustine's college, Ramsgate, England during 1877
IS and afterwards d,vir of St. Benedict's mon.
astery, Canterbury. for two years and then divine
of st. JOsephs theological college, Leeds, Eng
land. in lSS0-Sl afterwards assistant pastor of st.
Joseph's, Liverpool; assistant of st. Mary's
Wigan. and also of st. Josephs. Wigan: after
Rosary chapels, West eigh. England and next as
sistant of st. Patricks church, Wigan. Father
McCarren is quite an accomplished lnguist. being
familiar with the Latin, Greek, French and Ital-
ian languages. tter Gazette
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-02-13
room in order to work all the machines he has on

room in order to work all the machines he has on
hand.
The great advance of machine over hand
labor can be fully comprehended by glance at
some of the ingenious contriv used in man.
ufacturing bolts in the companys shop. 1t is only
a few years ago that considerable portion of the
work of making bolts was done by hand or very
awkward machinery. Now they have an auto
matte circular furnace for heating the metal. and
a machine known as a header, for shaping the
head or top of the bolt. 1t requires only two men
to manage these machines that do with ease the
work Of dozen hand laborers
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-02-13
A Preacher Goes OH the Tramp and
Gets Left.

Several years since noted Brooklyn clergyman
somewhat scandalized his flock by making nightly
tours of the slums and then preaching against the
vice which he there revealed in all its hdeous
nakedness. The Rev. Charles M. Sheldon. of To
peka. KS, preached sermon on 1.-THE Struggle
for Existence" in the course Of which he told of
his experience during day spent. dressed in the
attire of common laborer. in quest of work. He
walked ten miles and secured one hours work in
putting in coal. The only kindness he met with
was from men of the class to which he assumed to
belong. those of the employing caste usually treat
ing him CURLY, if not with actual rudeness. He
said that. had his supper and bed really depended
upon success. his disappointment could not have
been more bitter.-Chicago Saturday Blade.
The first use of a locomotive in this country was
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-02-13
Visit to a Persian Prison.


mud wall about twelve feet high surrounded
an Enclosure of quarter of an acre On one side
was an arched entrance. guarded by massive
wooden gates covered with sheet iron. Over the
gateway were two rooms, the abode Of the jaier
fight of steps.
Squatting at the gate was guard of three SOL
diers. needy-looking fellows in tattered uniforms
of gray. Three muskets, with rusty bayOnets at
tached rested against the wall close behind them.
Upon seeing Feringhi-European- two of
the Governors farrashes approaching. the soldiers
rose to their feet. seized their muskets and fav-
ored us with a military salute. The slight COM
motion they made in doing this brought to the
door of the bala.khana above, the jailer, who at
once saluted us with "salaam aleykum'' and in
vited us up.
The farrashes explained the object Of our visit;
the taller stroked his henna-stained whiskers in
token of approval. spread piece of carpet on the
floor and babe me be seated. Two kalians
water pipes we're quickly produced, one Of which
was handed to me and the other to the farrashes
The pipes being finished we descended the stairs
and entered the gate. The jailer and the guards
who accompanied us carried in their hands iron
maces with spiked heads. These weapons were
intended TO warn the prlSO1eTS against dttcupL.
ing any violence. Seated beneath the further
wall was a of about forty misunderstanding
wretches, with but few tattered rags to cover
their nakedness.
Around each mans neck iron ring Of
rude workmanship. Heavy iron chains passed
from collar to collar. bound each prisoner to his
neighbor In another place were several poor
wretches lying their backs with their feet
thrust through holes in log of wood. Heavy iron
letters passed around each ankle and held the
feet secure.
The jailer explained that the men with the iron
collars about their necks we're the ones who had
committed small offenses. petty thieves. debtors
and others who were in for short periods of time.
Those with their feet in the rude stocks were
criminals of more Importance murderers, high
way robbers. old offenders and jail breakers
On either side OF the gate was a long, low room.
built against the wall. also of mud, and without
windows or ventilation save two or three small
round holes in the side. These were places OF
confinement for the prisoners at night and in
rainy weather. but there was neither bed nor fur
n ture.
In one of these dens were seated three prisoners
with huge blocks of wood chained to their feet
The jailer explained that they were refractory
new arrivals who were being brought to TERMS
Thomas Stevens. in Youths Companion.
man,s host things nearest him:
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-02-13

Der fundamental qualities of drue friendships
vas conshtancy und fidelity.
We don't did desert goot much in dis vorldt,
but how much vas enchoy enyhow.
Put shtock in your mind of bully knowledge,
goot brincibes und frtues dot vet init der rain
trops of buridy, und obey shduck on you when der
vorldt vas so placker as plue.
Offer you dond can pay der brincibal Of der debt
of dis life dots besser you try und pay der in
terest. 1t vas to your interest to pay der brnci-
BILE und your brincible to pay der interest anyhow
The way immigration has impressed
itself on Minneapolis is shown by reference
to the new directory of that fiOurslIDg city.
which contains 1000 Ole OlsODs. 1910
Erick Ericksons, 1.215 Nels Nelson's. 1.O11
John Johnsons 1,O1O Peter PetersOns, $50
Jurgen Jurgensons 900 Paul PaulsOns, 1896
Swan Swansons. and 210 Andrew Ander-
sOnS.-Seiected.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-02-13
LOCAL PICKINGS.

Strong butter-The goat.
"A "bridge of sighs"-The Brooklyn.
The way of the transgressor is barred.
Mr.. Goldsmith owns a fine waterfront.
Cupid should be armed with popgun.
Every city has an "ordnance" for firing buns.
We never go sleighing in prison except after
bed-bugs.
"A bad debtor is usually found out-when his
creditor calls.
j. p Fitzgerald. of this city. took in the sights
here Thursday.
The first locomotive feather its load
was train of thought.
Nearly all the shops are short of men. Crime
must be on the decrease
BE contented with your lot.' is good advice
for real estate purchasers.
to the prison last Thursday.
The "marigold' is the favorite flower of i'm
poverished European mobiles.
The gladatorial contest in the bolt shop was
short and sharp, but undecsive.
ALI the world seems chestnut sometimes
when we sit down to make locals.
"A woman. when fishing for "her ring should
be careful lest she catch a shark.
1t NAV be truly said of the old man who falls
in love that he is in his dote.age.
Mr.. X. Fischer and Miss M. McFadden of ST..
Paul, called at the prison Monday.
MIR. ]. Egan, of Moland, visited his brother,
William, the forepart of the week.
Don't let that little statement of your account,
which We sent you last week. get lost.
The prison BARRIERS have no razors of their
own still they hone occasionally.
M. ]. Butler saltwater. and Nathan Butler.
GAINESVILLE, visited the prison Thursday.
The tinshop has been getting in some neces-
sary machinery and Papa is happy thereat.
-Itis noised about that considerable change
will be made in the texture and cut of our spring
suits.
James Lane Jr., of this city. and M. J. Kelley,
Of Minneapolis. were among the visitors here last
week.
I'm the tub and pail factory there are at pres
emit 100 doz. tubs and 80 doz pals awaiting ship
ment.
We acknowledge receipt of renewals from G..
F. Talmadge. of Hastings, and F. ]. Christ, of Red
Wing.
The librarian returns thanks to Mrs. s. NJ.
Swain of saltwater, for reading matter received
last week.
Sec. Hart. Hon. John Willis. and II. H. Mel.
son Of Cascade. Montana, visited the prison last
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Davies of Barnereld, Wis,
and Mrs. Deliver. of this city, were callers here
this week.
Rev. j. H. Albert delivered a sermon before
the Congregational Minister'S Association at st.
Paul Tuesday.
-Thos. j. Welk, Owatonna, and Robt Williams,
Minneapolis. were among the visitors to the
prison last week.
Some friend Of THE MIRROR sends us three
numbers Of the Army and Navy journal which
contain much Interesting reading matter. Thank
you.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-02-13

A mans best things are nearest him,
Lie close about his feet. Mines.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-02-13

The first use of a locomotive in this country was
in 1929 =
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-03-27
ONLY TWO ROUNDS.
Wilson Was Unable to Stand Before

Wilson Was Unable to Stand Before
Choynski
SAN FRANCISCO, March 26th.-Joe Choyn.
SKI, who made such q determined stand
in the fight with Jim Corbett last summer
and Billy Wilson, the colored heavy.
weight from st. Paul, met at the Golden
Gate Athletic Club this evening in a finish
light for 81 500 purse, of which $3.50 went
to the loser
Wilson came here with an unbroken
record, and was expected to make a hot
battle with Choynski, who is game and
clever fighter.
Wilson weighed 1877, and was in good
condition. Choynski was in perfect trim
at 1863.
Mike Lucie was chosen referee.
Round Wilson showed himself TO be
remarkably quick, and started to force Joe.
The latter would either retreat or duck,
and then suddenly turning would drive his
heavy right on Wilson's nose, which
started bleeding. He repeated this a few
times, when Wilson settled down a bit.
but was badly iabbed, and towards the end
OF the round was knocked down with a
heavy blow in the mouth and went to his
corner in very bad shape.
Round 2-Wilson came up spry again,
but was very cautious. Choynski was the
first to lead, but Wilson ducked, and,
throwing out his right shoulder, threw Joe
heavily. Joe was up in a moment, how
ever, and kept jabbing away on Wilson'S
bleeding nose. Wilson seemed to lose
heart at the poor showing he was making,
being almost unable to touch Choynski.
Joe finally got in heavy smash on Viii.
sons mouth, which took the latter off his
feet, his head rebounding from the floor,
Where he laid until counted out.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-03-27
Monkey and Crab.

The way in which monkeys catch land
crabs is, described by a sportsman who
made al expedition to the janglss around
Singapore. The monkey lies down fiat on
its stomach, fesgning death. From the
countless passages piercing the mud in
every direction thousands of little red and
yellow crabs soon make their appearance,
and soon after suspicsausly cycling fer a
few minutes the brown fur of the monkey
they slowly and caatiousiy slide an to
aim, in great glee ali the prospect of a big
feed off the bones Of master JockO> The
latter peeps through his half-clcsed eye
lids and fixes upon the biggest Of the as
sembled multitude. When the crab comes
within reach, out dashes the monkeys arm
and off he seampers into the Jungle with a
| cry of delight TO discuss at leisure his pley
erly earned dinner
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-03-27
THE IRON STRIKERS.
They Send Telegram to Senator Stan
ford at Washington.

Ihey Send Telegram to Senator STAN
ford at Washington.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 26th.--The Iron.
Molders' Union has sent the following tele.
gram to Senator Stanford:
Hon. Leland Stanford United States Senate
washington, ID. C.: The iron -molders of this
city are ON strike against reduction of wages.
TEo oGl are importing men from the
East Inc Union Iron Works leads this move.
This city is flooded with idle men. We are paw.
ing their fares back. VIII you give us a rebate
Oh o o. per cent, or some practical relief? An
sWel oy Telegraph JOSEPH E. VALENTINE,
President 1ron-Molders' Union, San Francisco.
Senator Stanford's reply to the above dis
patch was received this morning. 1t was
as follows:
Joseph F. Valentine, President Iran. Molders,
Uaion: Ny absence from Washington nre
vented me sending you an answer sooner II
VIII take some time to make arrangements with
connecting railroad lines, and would therefore
Feier you 10 A. N. Iowne. LELAND STANFORD
Inc Union considers that the telegram
indicates that Senator Stanford will grant
the so per cent. rebate on the amount paid
the railroad company in fares for the East.
ern molders who returned to Philadelphia
The members of the Executive Committee
had not time to visit General Manager
Towne, at Fourth and Townsend streets
to-day, as they were busy visiting the pick.
cts around the various foundries. for a de.
termlned effort is being made TO get all
molders to leave their work, and the pickets
have been instructed to use extra vigilance
MI Towne will be called upon to- m orrow.
however
The Brotherhood of Boilermakers and
lron-ship Builders last night donated 5000
10 the strikers; the Brewery Workmen's
Union gave 500; the Steamship Sailors
U mon promised a donation, and both
branches of the Furniture Workers Union
have offered financial assistance.
1t is now pretty certain that the Eight.
hour League will hold no parade on Nav
list, the day the building trades will inaue.
urate the eight. hour rule. At a meeting
last night the league received letter from
governor Waterman declining to make
May LIST legal holiday and recommend
ing that the money which would be ex-
pended in the proposed demonstration be
given to the relief fund for the un-
employed.
Several members spoke bitterly of the
Governors action, saying that the leapue
would not support him politically if he
should be candidate for reelection.
Then vote was taken upon motion to
appoint Committee of Arrangements for
the parade, but it was lost BY a vote of Ia
to 8, and at the next meeting the parade
question will be finally decided.
Senator Stanford and Representative
Mckenna have promised TO favor eight.
hour legislation.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-03-27
WASHINGTON CULLINGS.
The Wyoming Bill Under COnSidera.
ton in the House.
A DEBATE ON WOMAN SUFFRAGE.
Discussion on the Tariff on Hides
appointments Confirmed
Windows Plan.
ESPECIAL DlspATCHEs tn rrr srooppuryov
A DEBATE ON WOMAN SUFFRAGE,
ESPECIAL pIspArcHEs TO THE RrooRp-usIos.l
AMERICAN MUSIC.

Concerts Given Where None but Amer
lean Music is Used.
WASHINGTON, March 26th.-This even.
ing at Lincoln Music Hall, in the presence
of a distinguished and critical audience
an important step was taken in working
and placing American music on q plane
with other branches of. American art, bv
the rendition for the first time of concert
programme selected wholly from eompo-
sitions of Americans. The idea of dis.
tinctively American concerts has at.
tracted considerable attention among
the music-loving persons throughout
the country, and resulted in d.
recting notice to the rapid progress
made in the United States within a
comparatively recent period, not only in
the performance, but in the study and
composition.
The musical entertainment tonight
which was under the auspices, of the Ma
tional Conservatory of Music, is intended
tos be the inaugural of series of strictly
American concerts, which Mrs. Thurber,
the protector OF the scheme, hopes will en-
brace The leading cities of the country.
The object being more fully to apprise the
American people of the works of native.
born citizens and stimulate an increasing
interest in music of high grade.
The soloists at these concerts will also be
Americans, and in many instances the Sc.
lections will be personally conducted by the
composers. The concerts will conclude
with grand American Composers Festi-
val, the first of the kind ever held to take
place at Omaha, November 2ah, 18th and
10Th.
The programme tonight was presented
to represent native group of American
composers. The selections consisted OF
short pieces adapted to illustrate and con-
trast the diversity and originality OF
thought, adeptness at orchestration, and
the typical characteristics of each composer
Each number on the programme was
well and carefully rendered, and the Amer.
lean Composers Concert was very success.
fully inaugurated.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-03-27
A CHINAMAN's REQUEST.
He Asks to be Allowed to Send tor His
Wife and Babies.

WIG bdDless
WASHINGTON, March 26ih.-Hermann OF
Oregon to-day reported to the House from
the Committee on Indian Depredatiens and
Claims his bill to provide for the adiu-
dication and payment of those claims.
Quong Lee, Chinese laundryman OF
Plattsmouth, Neb., asked the Treasury De-
partment whether he can send to China for
his wife and children. He says he intended
to become a citizen of the United States,
and intimates that he is wealthy. In re-
ply, Secretary Tichenor says his oecupa-
ton as laundryman does not exclude him
from the class of laborers and that he can
not claim immunity for his relatives from
the Chinese Restriction Act by reason of
his intention to become a citizen of the
United States, since the law prohibits the
admission of any Chinese to citizenship.
His wife and children cannot be admitted
otherwise than upon the production of a
certificate from the Chinese Government
declaring those persons other than laborers.
The Republican members of the Ways
and Means Committee spent the day in
consultation on the tariff bill. Several
delegations were heard. The principal &C.
ton of the day was the reconsideration of
the decision to tax hides and they have
been restored to the free list. The duty on
jute bagging was carried.
Warrants to-day were sworn out by G. A.
Newton and ]. ]. Verser upon charge of
violating the civil service law in soliciting
contributions from Government employees
for political purposes. Newton and Verser
were President and Treasurer of the Old
Dominion Republican League.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-03-27
STOCKTON ITEMS.
A Fall from a Third-Story Window-Big
Insurance Suit.

A Fall from Third-Story Window-Bie
Insurance Suit.
STOCKTON, March 26th.-Hans Hansen, q
laborer employed on the Court house, to.
day fell from the third story to the base.
ment floor. When picked up he did moi
appear to be injured, but he is out of his
head and probably suffered internal in.
juries which will produce death.
The noted insurance case involving 500.
600, which was begun in the Superior
Court on January 4th last, was closed to.
day and will be argued in San Fran.
cisco on April 9th. About a wear
and half ago large building in
the city owned by the Stockton Combine
Harvester and Agricultural Works, and
used as storehouse for agricultural ma.
chinery was burned. The insurance on the
premises was $4,000. The arbitration
committee placed the damages at 500, 600
and various insurance companies decided
to pay up, but afterwards refused, claiming
that the machinery which was burned was
practically useless and was only so much
old junk. The Harvester Company brought
test suit against the Glen Falls Com pany
and the case has attracted great attention
on account of its important bearing on the
question of insurance.