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Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-11

eeme gentlemen were looking at the
tons Of ice piled upon the dixie
and the conversation turned upon
the power Of the ice during . shove.
An interesting sample of ice force was
recalled by one citizen-a house and
family swept away '1ike a pack of
cards brushed off table" as hc de-
scribed 1t. "The man and woman and
their two or three children were in the
house, which was an old French style
affair. At that time there was green
bank sloping up from the river toward
the house. The house had foundations
aud walls three feet thick in places. It
was about 12 clock, and the family
were at their dinner, when suddenly
the ice struck the sheet of shore ice
and sent it like a hugh knife up the
bank scraping all beforeit. Before the
family had time to escape, the edge of
the knife had struck the house. 1t cut
clean away and left not soul alive of
the entire family. Hardly one stone
remained upon another, SO heavy was
the crash of the ice upon the house.
One living thing alone escaped-the pet
dog of the family. Two cakes of ice
had fal len in such manner as to form
sort of roof over the dog, and it was
found unhurt."
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-11
A Japanese Professional Beauty.

The professional beauty of Japan,
like her sister of the West, has her uses
for the purpose of advertisement. The
following advertisement is an example:
"When We opened our tobacco store at
Toxic, our establishment was patron
lied by Miss Nakakoshi, celebrated
beauty of Inamotoro, Shin-yo-shiwara,
and she would only smoke tobacco pur-
chased at our store. Through her pat
ronage our tobacco became widely
known, so we call it by the name of
Ina Nakak oshi. And we beg to assure
the public that it is as fragrant and
sweet as the young lady herself. Try
it and you will find our words prove
true. ."-Japan Mail.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-11
ITEMS ON Hous sEwoRK.

Good housekeeping consists in con :
tinual care for small things which in
themselves are nothing, but in the total
make up the comfort of home life. It
is simple matter to see that all the
house stores are kept on hand, that each
match box about the premises is filed,
that every room has convenient re-
ceptacle for matches and one for bur ned
matches. Yet the neglect of so trifling
matter may cause some one, hunting
in the dark for match, an enormous
amount of annoyance. A good supply
of nice brown papers laid away care
fully and bag or box containing diff
ferent kinds of twine cost house +.
keeper nothing, as they may be saved
from parcels; yet such habit will find
ready appreciation when some one is in
need of paper and string to tie up
parcel. There is nothing so uusightly
as an old newspaper for such purpose.
There are so many good uses that old
newspapers can be put to, that
brown paper should be always
kept on hand to wrap up parcels.
There is othing better than old news.
papers under a carpet to soften the
tread and keep the hard floor fr ON
wearing out the carpet. There seems
to be some ingredient in the printer S
ink that drives away moths, and for
that reason newspapers are better than
anything else to wrap up furs and VOL
lens during the summer. They should
never be destroyed after they are read
unless used for kindling, but should be
kept in a straight pile. 1t IS a wise
precaution to keep roll of old linen,
one Of old cotton and needles and
thread in the kitchen draw where it
can be readily found in case of burn
or cut. A stepladder on hand to reach
to high places saves great deal of
trouble. A stcpladder- table, which
may be covered when not in use, or a
wooden seated chair should be on every
floor, except the kitchen floor, where
the ceilings are usually so low that any
high place can be reached by standing
on the kitchen chairs, which are always,
or should be, made with WOO den seats
that may be scrubbed and washed. All
these matters are small, but series of
petty vexations are more liable to irri-
tate the temper than genuine trials.
Neao York Tribune.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-11

A KANSAS CRY family consists of six
brothers whose names are as follows:
Jack Frost, Winter Frost, White Frost,
Cold Frost, Early Frost, and Snow
Frost.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-11
His Share Of the Burden.

George" said Mrs. Galley, re.
proachfully, "before we were married
you always insisted on carrying my
packages for me-"
Eyes" replied George, shut I didn't
have to pay for them then. IN Y
Sun.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-11
She Would Like to.

He Cat midnighD-Funny custom the
Chinese have. The hostess is expected
to notify the caller when it is time to
go.
She with sigh)-But we are "a
America, you know. = 1erye Hauts Er-
press.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-11

Thousands Of women owe their fresh,
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weakness" anteversion, retroversion, bear
ing g-down sensations, chronic congestion, In
fiammation and liberation Of the womb,
Inflammation, pain and tenderness In ova-
ries, accompanied with internal heat"
As regulator and promoter Of func-
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-11
HaX,a THAI

We offer One Hundred Dollars, reward for
any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by
taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY g. Co.. Props. Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J..
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perfectly honorable in all business transac-
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West q Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo.
Ohio.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price 76c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
WALT WHITMAN is anxious to go to Califor-
mia this Snrinp LIZ his health will hermit
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-11

is all that is asked for DIR. Pierce's Golden
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or lung scrofula commonly known as con-
sumption of the lungs) and If taken in time,
and given fair trial, 1t will cure or the money
paid for 1t will be refunded. 1t is the only
guaranteed cure
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-11

Str Norels Free sent by Cragin & Co., Phila,
Pa, to any one In Y. $: or Canada, post paid,
upon receipt of 25 Dobbins's Electrical Soap
wrappers. See list of novels on circulars around
each bar. This soap for sale by all grncers
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-11

tonal action, at that critical period Of
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For Book ll60 pages) on Woman: Her
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10 WoRI.D's DIsPENsARY MEDICAL Asso.
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Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-11

THERE are forty-five veterans of the late
war in the Iowa legislature.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-11

Cleanse the liver. stomach, bowels and whole
system by using DIR. Pierce's Pellets.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-11

They have stood the test of tfme-"Tansill's
Punch" Americas finest &c. Cigar.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-11

THE exports of farm implements during last
year amounted to SO, 6S5, 900.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-11

II afflicted with sore eyes use Dr. Isaac Thomp-
ton's EYewater. Druggists sell at 26c. per bottle
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-11

Watch for Murray" Buggy adv. next week.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-11
AN OLD HAID's sOLILOQUY.

y To or to IT, question
Whether It is better 70 end this earthly career
Drawing the smiles Of those who would insist
That lack Of ovesS caused lonely state,-
And see my eyes grow bright a. tho I bathed
In vain 10 RordaS peaceful shades.
/ Oft heard married sisters
That good old DIR. Pierces Fayorite Prescription
Would bring back color to Q faded cheek
Restore tho health Of who fain would die
To rid herself of all the pain she feel' 49,.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-11

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stomach and bowels One a dose Sold by druggists
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-04-11

WALT WHITMAN is anxious to 20 to Califor
mia this spring II his health will permit.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-01-02
Educate the Young,

That crime is increasing in the United
States is a fact beyond dispute. Sta
tistics not only verify this assertion
but there is further evidence in the
crowded condition of our prisons and the
building of new PRISONS reformatories
and houses of correction in number
of the States. Much attention is now
given to the reformation of criminals,
and number of institutions patterned after
the E1mira ReformatOry, have been estab-
lished. But even if the most hopeful an
ticipations in the reformation of the Grimm
ais are realized, society has yet to deal
with the prevention Of crime. We may 60 on
forever taking care of our criminal classes
and doing all in our power for their refOr
nation, and be counted very phlanthropic
and humane in our efforts. but unless we do
something to prevent the growth of men
into criminals we deserve condemnation.
The cause of an epidemic. whether of
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-01-02
They Mean wen Though They Fail.

They Mean Well Though They Fail.
Many of our number have at different
times contributed articles to THE MIRROR
for the purpose of warning others to avoid
the evils that result from indulgence in
strong drink, and while the writer's were
undoubtedly sincere in their utterances and
wrote from purely unSelfiSh motives, the
question naturally arises, will they in all
cases heed their own counsel? The prison
records prove to the contrary, and vet
many of these men are above the average
in intellect keenly sensitive of their degra-
dation, but powerless to resist the tempta-
tion that brings mental and physical suffer
ing upon themselves. When a convict
avows his determination to abstain from
liquor and fails to keep his pledge it proves
the mans weakness. but it does not prove
as many seem to think-that the man is
insncere, hypOcrtical and wholly bad.
Some years ago heard celebrated law
yer plead the cause of prisoner; with a
pathOs that touched all hearts, he depicted
the suffering that would ensue to the wife
and child OF his client--whO were seated by
the prisoners side--shOuld they be deprived
of their only protector, and as he concluded
his eloquent perOratiOn with grand eulOgy
on the wife's love and devotion to the err
ing husband, and begged judicial clemency
for her sake, there were few dry eyes in
that crowded court room. That same night
l saw this man. who, with his sublime elo-
quence could play upon the emotions of his
audience as the skilled musician upon an
instrument, in one OF the vilest saloons in
the city. in beastly state of intoxication
This man had repeatedly pledged himself to
total abstinence, and as often violated the
pledge. For him abstinence meant wealth
and high social position; with his talents
there was no office given by the suffrage of
the people of the state that he might not
have aspired to with reasonable hope of sue
cess; and yet his own efforts and the sup
port and encouragement of host of friends
were pOwerless to free him from his bond
age and he lived and died-a drunkard,
This. is only single instance and hundreds
could be cited of men who held high rank
in the arts. science and literature who have
been helpless victims to the sO-called drink
shabt.
But is it habit or is it not rather dis
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-01-02
For The Mirror.
ssESe of Good Cheers

In re-reading back numbers of THE MIR
RoR OF 'S9, my thoughts and earnest prayer
turned to you as individuals this day of
fYule-tide." And the message the angels
sang to the shepherds l repeat to you:
Peace on earth and goodwill to men,
Yes. peace and goodwill to you all. and
may this day. if not one of joy, be filled with
rest of soul; and may The peace of God
which passeth all understanding. keep your
hearts and minds, through Jesus Christ"
No doubt the way looks dark, and the
path is full of thorns: but if you only walk
with Him, He will lead you into the full
light. 1t is precious sort of life to walk
and talk with Him in these dark places. to
place our hands confdngly in His and fol-
low where He leads, to drink what bitter
experience We may meet by the way, for
this is Christ's method of proving us. And
though often the clouds come between Him
and us. we know He is there just the same
and can dispel the gloom with one touch as
soon as we are ready to bear the light.
The most valuable diamonds need to re-
ceive extra grinding and chiSeling in order
to reach the polishing wheel, though they
look the same as the more common ones in
the hands of the wOrkmen, but as soon as
the master workman sees them he says:
1--WE will test these in a more thorough
manner and see what they will amount to-"
So they are ground and chiseed and put
through many distressing processes, but
when they leave the polishing Wheel To-.
how they sparkle in their regal beauty: and
the master eXclaims with delight. They
are gems of priceless wOrth!''
And so with you, submit graciOuSly to
the varied triais-for they are blessings in
disguise if treated as such-loOk up and see
Jesus only and then attract others to Him.
In these long, dark days of grinding and
chiseling, remember you are being prepared
for the polishing wheel. Hark, He whisp-
ers They shall be mine in that day whe
make up my Jewels" With this object
in view, be of good courage and do what
you can for Him, doing duty grandly, do
ing ordinary things in an extraordinary
way.
Thank God for the toiing, delvng. I'M
ceasing plod Of every day life, and for being
able not only on some occasion to do SER
vice for Him. but every occasion. don't let
Satan with his willy ways. and thoughts of
the past discourage you, in the name of God
be conqueror. Watch we, stand fast in
the faith. quit you like men, be strong"
Prayer in the secret place is the coiner of
all blessings and will help heal the wounds
time has not etfaced. May you who do not
know how blessed it is to abide in Him,
give up all claim on self for "Y e are bought
with price" Commence the New Year by
so doing, transfer your allegiance to Him.
Let me wish you New Year of joy and
comfort in Him. l.. d.
Lansing. Mich.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-01-02

ease? When we see men of small intellect
and feeble will-pOwer following a practice
that rObs them of mental. moral and phys
ical strength. it is easy to look upon it as a
habit weakly induIged in; but men who
could lead great armies to victory were
surely not deficient in firmness, and yet
history tells us that some of the most sue
cessful generals the world ever produced
were drunkards. If then. it be disease.
why not treat it as such. Your insane are
put in padded cells and closely guarded that
they may do no harm to themselves or
Others. but what safeguards are placed
around him whose brain is on fire from al
cOhol?. Instead of protection do you not
lure him to his destruction by placing
licensed saloon on every block of your fair
cities? Go into the prisons of our land and
you will see men suffering the penalty for
crimes committed in the frenzy of drunk
enness that would be moral and physical
impOssiblity for them to have committed
while in their sober senses. and though they
may be morally irresponsible the law holds
them none the less guilty; many of these
men bitterly repent of their folly and de
termne to lead a life of abstinence. but
temptation besets them Oh all sides and is it
any wonder that many fail. M.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-01-02
Who Sneers at the Ex-Convfct.

In time past, and to marked extent, at
present. there was. or is wherever you may
90. certain class of people who glory in
whispering in their friends ears, there
goes an eX convict"
Who are these people who take pleasure
tian- n-hearted, business men, or are they true
and noble officials and professional gentle
men? No sir! not by much larger ma
jorty than Minnesota will ever go repub
lican.
Whenever you find man who makes a
practice OF digging up the past of a neigh
Dor, and peradventure he should find that
he(hiS neighbOr)has served time in prison
in years gone by, spreads the news with
vigOr to all with whom he is acquainted: :
that man is the one for you to brand as a
contemplate mischiefmaker. and one in
whom no man, not even the eX convict,
should place confidence. Such men are
those who are dishonest at heart, but cow
ardice saves them from crime.
DO not turn your back upon the eX-cOn-
vict, for when you do. you encourage crime
What is the young man who has just come
from prison going to do in such cases. Will
he starve? Oh no. he will dive deeper than
ever into crime first. 1t is easily demon
strated, in great measure how. and why,
crime continues to increase. and we find
our prisons partly filled with professional
criminals.
l ask you, reader, will a true, hearted
father shut the door in the face of his eX-
convict son? Will an intelligent mother
turn her back upon her wayward boy?
will an honest brother refuse to recognize
the unfortunate brother? or will pure
hearted wife fOrsake husband because he
is in prison? l answer all these questions,
and say no-no, not while real human blood
runs in their veins.
Many noble heart beats beneath the
coat OF stripes; many brilliant mind is
hidden behind prisoners darkened brow
Some of our best and abIest men have
made gross errors in their youth, and many
OF our once worst criminals have made the
best of men before their lives ended 1t is
not always the indOlent and weak-bralned
persons who occupy the prison cells; it is
more often the young man who is capable
OF making grand record in the business or
professional world. If only he would make
an effort; and many would make that effort
if given helping hand at the proper time
L will say to the prisoner Keep up
your courage and bear in mind that it is
more honorable in the sight of God, to serve
out the penalty of misdemeanor, than to
sneer at the misfortune of Others"
UNCLE JAKE.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-01-02

Agnostic (argumentatively) You say
that you believe in the immediate efficacy
of prayer?
Christian friend (firmly): do.
Agnostic: Well. now, suppose mother
kneels down and prays fervently for favor
ing winds to blow her sons ship safe home
from China, and another mother prays for
winds to blow her sons ship safe into
China, and these ships are passing each
other on the same course, do you mean to
tell me that both OF these prayers can be
answered satisfactorily?
Christian Friend: I-er--
Listening Boy (triumphantly): Why, Of
course, pa. Don't you see? That's what
makes so many cyclones. Gray &
Cos. Monthly.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-01-02
LEFE'S MEASURE.

Some measure their age by years,
Some measure their life by art:
But some tell their days by the flow of their tears
And their lives by the means of their heart.
Father RYAN
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-01-02
ADIOS!

ALMONT BARNES.
Good-by, Old Year!
Why linger here.
Now that you are not wanted
You're rather old,
And cross, and cold,'
And have too little granted
To us, no doubt,
Who sought you out
When you we're fresh and younger,
Believing you.
Could both renew
And safe our human hunger.
But what we dreamed
Or what you seemed
Were We or you mistaken?
AT least you gave
Not all we crave;
And so you must awaken,
In hours too late
To learn a fate
That has been known before you
Ask not, but give,
If you would live
To have us still adore you.
Good-by, Old Year;
The New is here,
His bright look turns not from us.
The multitude
Believe b i'm good,
And full of-weil, of promise.
You grumble 1--WE
Might happier be
Had we to you done duty
Don't scold! No doubt
Hark! Hear that shout.
Isn't New Year a beauty?
L'ENVOI
The old love. gone,
The new is on
This is. must be. the true year.
Is't in his arts.
Or our leal hearts,
Shall be Happy New Year!
Weekly Mail and Express
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-01-02
RESTORED.

The dreary grave is but the field
Where lies the hopeful grain,
And what with many tear we yield
Shall be our own again.
j. c. HOwden
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-01-02

Live within your income, because it is
very inconvenient to live without it.-Texas
Siftings.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-12
SWAPPING SILVER BILLS.
The Senate Will Adopt the House
Measure.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE senate
to-day passed senate bill extending the
criminal jurisdiction of the circuit and
district courts to the great lakes and
their connecting waters. Mr.. Morrill,,
from the committee on finance, reported
back favorably, and with sundry amend
ments, the house silver bill, and gave
notice that he would offer it as substi-
tute for the senate bill. The senate
silver bill was then taken up, and Mr..
Eustis addressed the senate. Mr.. Tur-
pie next addressed the senate. He
favored the free coinage of silver. AS
no other senator desired to speak
to-day on the question, the silver bill
went over without action till tomorrow.
The following bills. among others, were
taken from the calendar and passed:
Senate bill for a public building at Ra-
cine, Wis. cost not to exceed 100000;
senate bill to amend the Revised Stat
utes as to make the act of breaking into
postoffice for the purpose of larceny
the crime of burglary, and to increase
the maximum Imprisonment from five
to ten years; house bill increasing from
S15O,OO0 to S275, 1000 the limit of cost for
the public building at Duluth, Minn.; !;
senate bill to prohibit monopoly in the
transportation of cattle to foreign c0un-
tries (which was under discussion last
Monday was again taken up, and passed
without further discussion. The senate
then proceeded to the consideration of
individual pension bills on the calendar
and passed seventy-five of them. After
an executive session the senate ad-
journed.