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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-04-17

The inmates of the penitentiary at
CharlestOwn, Mass. are not clothed in
striped garments. Their suits are all of one
color and not such as to make wide contrast
with suits worn by people outside of prison.
They are permitted to converse with each
other. From April to November they are
given the freedom of the yard for an hour
on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons of
each week. During the other months of
the year they have an hour every Saturday
afternoon. On these occasions they indulge
in all kinds of athletic games. On Sundays
they have three services: Catholic. Protest
ant and Bible Glass. They are we'll fav-
ored with holidays. having eight during a
year with the yard privilege for two and a
half hours on each occasion. All the in
mates are employed on the state-account
plan, but not enough work has yet been
provided to keep them fully employed.
CharestOwn is part of Boston and from
the upper windows of the prison the gilded
dome of the state capitol may be plainly
seen.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-04-17

decent behavior, or wish he had The
prison officials are kind and gentlemanly,
but they have appliances for taking
the cussedness out of an inmate in
mighty short order. He will be the only
representative of - county, located in
that institution, and while we cannot
recommend him to the boys down there as
a most agreeable companion. it is the best
we can do. he being the only available
timber. So long john"
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-04-17
TO THE PUBLIC.

THE PRISON MIRROR is weekly paper pub
lished in the Minnesota state prison. All matter
published in its columns is contributed by the
inmates except that properly credited. Its sup
port must come from the outside every inmate
is given a paper without cost. 1t is published in
the interest Of the prison library and after paying
for the printing outfit, contributed $3.50 to the
library fund the first year. Its objects are to en-
courage individual intellectual effort, provide
healthy journal for the inmates of this and other
prisons, and. above all, to acquaint the outside
world with the needs of the prison by rejecting
its inner life and thus aid the cause Of moral ad
vancement and prison reform.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-04-17

The wife of Ferdinand Ward, Of Grant
& Ward nOtOriety, died on the Sth inst
Ward asked permission to take last look at
the face of his faithful wife. but the laws of
New York denied him that cold consola-
ton. The Pioneer Press says editorially:
Ferd Ward the poor privilege of looking
upon his dead wifes face. 1t matters not
that such were the iron clad conditions of
the law. 1t only illustrates the inhuman
barbarity of such law. New York here
after will cut sorry figure in pointing the
finger of scorn at the ''blue laws' of New
England.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-04-17

The names that have been most prom
inent in the political affairs of the world
during the past twenty five years are fast
disappearing from the daily chroniclngs of
the worlds dOings. No name is more
missed than that of Bismark, name ia
miliar to the whole reading world. Within
the past few weeks the names of General
Crook and Hon. Samuel j. Randall have
been added to those who have played a
prominent part in the affairs of the United
States, and then passed beyond the bound
airy line of Earth.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-04-17

The most effective sermons delivered in
prison chapels are those treating on the prac-
tical affairs of life from a Christian or a
moral standpoint. An appeal to the de-
votiOnal or spiritual nature has very little
lasting effect. What men in prison are
most deficient in is worldly wisdom, and
until they gain that they are not in men
tai condition to see the practicability Of the
Christian religion.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-04-17
THE PRISON MIRROR, published by the

THE PRISON MIRROR, published by the
inmates of the Saltwater, Minnesota.
prison, is doing greater reformatory work
than all the scaffolds penitentiaries, jaiIs
and schools of reformation. 1t would be a
good thing if all State Penitentaries would
follow the example set by the Minnesota in
stitution in sending forth such publication.
Have they Paul and Silas in durance at
Saltwater? Universal Republic.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-04-17
TOUCHED A TENDER SPOT.

Hon. Chauncey NJ. Depew in speaking of
the general state of affairs in the South as
viewed by him on recent Southern visit
said:
One thing which more than any other has de-
bauched pubic sentiment in the South is the con-
vict labor system which holds in certain States.
Unless Remnants stories of Siberian horrors are
absolutely true there can be scenes in civ.
ilzed country so terrible as in the Southern con-
Wet CAMS. These poor wretches are leased to
men who have no interest in their welfare or ref
ormaton. No one sees whether they properly
fed. clothed, housed. treated or cared for.
Sometimes the contracts call for certain
number of convicts, and the State furnishes them.
If they can't fill the quota otherwise the most
trivial offenses are made excuses for long terms
of Imprisonment. have no doubt that many in
nocent men are serving sentences in Southern
convict camps that quota might be filed.
Statistics. published reports of legislative
investigating committees government re-
ports, newspaper and magazine publications
of late date furnish such weight of testi-
mony in substantiatiOn of Mr.. Depew's al
legations that one would hardly expect to
see him disputed. Neither is he disputed
with such force of facts as to lead those
who are at all posted on the true state of af-
fairs to think that he is wrong. Neverthe-
less, Southern chivalry is aroused to the de-
Tense of it's pet convict lease system; and
the press of the land of the magnolia and
chain gang is going for Mr.. Depew with a
resolution that would tear less strength
ened character into carpet rags. The New
Orleans Times Democrat pounces upon Mr..
Depew in the most bitter manner and closes
long editorial comment on communica-
ton denouncing him as a gross prevari-
Gator, by saying:
The charge. as correspondent points out. is
shameless calumny against the Southern States
and Mr.. Depew will either have to produce the
evidence on which he founded so gross accusa-
tion or he will remain under the unenviable
stigma of having deliberately falsified facts re-
spectng the South, merely to pander to Northern
prejudice.
This is all bosh and bluff, only weak
denial of disagreeable facts as close in
vestigation would prove. 1t is not neces-
sary to repeat the atrocities inflicted upon
the cOnvicts in the camps under the lessees.
The public both North and South has heard
so much OF the abuses under the convict
lease system that it is become almost to-
tally Indifferent Even those who de-
nounce Mr.. Depew so bitterly do not deny
the bad treatment of the prisoners, but
rather uphold it as proper retribution for
their crimes. The truth that strikes GER
tain ones hard is the charge that trivial
Imprisonment" in order to supply the les
sees with the number of men contracted
for. This is grave charge and reflects
seriously upon the judiciary of the South.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-04-17

One of our exchanges gives late member
of their community the following "send-
off" on the eve of his departure for this
place: "John - will be transferred to the
states prison at Saltwater, to serve sen
tence of two years at hard labor, and we
prophesy that he will put in two years of
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-04-17

A number of large dynamite cartridges
were found secreted near the walls of the
st. Cloud reformatOry. 1t is not known
for what purpose they were placed there,
but it is feared some one had an evil design
upon the states property.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-04-17

The Progressive Age, published in Min
neapolis. comes out this week enlarged and
greatly improved in appearance. We are
glad to see that the Age is prospecting.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-04-17

well. Jones. how are you feeling nowadays?'
.'Pm little peculiar. Roger, I'm different when
in different places"
FLOWS that?''
why, you see when I'm in church I'm for Civ
ing; when at an auction I'm for bidding and
when in saloon I'm for get full."-Plunder.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-04-17

THE PRISON MIRROR, one of our most
very interesting articles. The pen of I'm
installer" is especially appreciated.
Reveile.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-04-17
Rebuked.

West Point Cadet(to city bootblack): Here, you!
Black my boots
Bootblack Indignantly: If yer wants a shine.
say so perlitely, 1 amt no army private.-Sun-
shine.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13
NARsHALL's MUSIC HOUSE.

|
Car load of fresh cement at Rhea
Seehorn and Co.
Try box of Miller's candies at
kirkpatrick, Wofford & Miller's.
All kind OF groceries cheap at Will
Patterns.
Garden seeds in bulk by weight or
measure-Crop of 1889 Seaver & Sum-
mers.
DR.. G. III. Berry Dentist,
First National Bank Building.
Finest cheese in town at Will Pat
toms.
MARSHALL'S MUSIC HOUSE.
Kirkpatrick, Wofford & Miller car
ry the finest line of candies in town.
Chattanooga Chilled Flows at reduc-
ed rates, Rhea Seehorn & Co.
Fresh candy received daily from
the candy factory at Kirkpatrick,
Wofford & Miller's.
We are exclusive agents for the
celebrated buffalo scales Rhea Seehorn
and Co.
1t 10 economy to use the Mastic
Mixed Paints. Seaver & Summers.
Thurbers maple syrup at
Hunter & Browns
Thurber's SHREDDED oats and rolled
wheat, at Hunter Il Browns.
MABSIIALL'S MUSIC HOUSE.
For cheap groceries go to Will Pat
toms.
Oliver plows and repairs at G. K.
Lide Il Co.
Thurber's full cream cheese at Hun
ter & Browns.
Homemade honey at Is cents per
pound, al Hunter & Browns.
Carolina rice fresh from the fields,
at Hunter & Browns.
The latest improved purifyer and
water elevator on the market can be
had only at Rhea, Seehorn & Cos
All varieties of beans, peas &c. for
planting in bulk. You can see what
you are getting. Seaver & Summers
We keep nothing but pure clover
and timothy seed. Seayer & Sum
mers.
New Orleans molasses, best and
cheapest, at Hunter 4 Browns.
| MARSHALL'S MUSIC HOUSE.
Capitalists and small investors read
"War" Robertson's advertisement in
this paper.
The Johnson City candy factory il
in full operation by J, L. Miller Ar
elegant line Of fresh candies are daily
turned out; all should call and SEE
him.
Ii you want first class meal, served
in good style, call at the San Marco
restaurant. Transient visitors viii
find it to their interest to call.
Fresh seed beans, peas, beets, &c
by the piHt, quart, or peck. This il
the economical way to buy gardeI
seeds and they are positively genuine
Sssver & Summers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13

Greepeville is antic. V"''"S '"'i
road boom.
Judge A. ]. Brown was in '"' 'i''
last week
Judge Hacker was looking ov VI th0
town Monday.
Frank Nountcastle was in Kno Y
vile Monday.
Scott Hickey was up from Jones'
boro Tuesday.
Gen. I. L. Rosser was in the city
several days last week.
The Bristol evening News will be
issued about the Goth of March.
Ben Dulaney has gone back to
Philadelphia after the Bristol furnace.
If the peach crop was as certain as
"Wilder's railroad" Elizabethton
might get a cannery.
The windows OF the First National
Bank have been made very attractive
and interesting to capitalists.
We understand parties are in town looking
for location for steam laundry, Courier
What's the matter with the site
where the other one died.
Bridget is not here but Mr., Dona-
hue Of Troy, N. Y, has been secured
by the Johnson City Steam Laundry.
Judge John P. Smith closed his
court at Mountain City last Thursday
and spent Friday in the city return
ing to his home at Jonesboro.
Rev. r. d. Haymore, OF Bristol
preached one of his characteristic SER
mons at the Baptist Church in this
place last Tuesday night to an appre.
ciativs congregation.
Can the Mountaineer tell us how
"that millionaire" will steam into
Elizabethton on the Bristol line in &
broad guage palace car over a narrow
guage road to Watauga PointY
Mayor w. S. Dickinson, of Morris
tewn, was in town Tuesday, gathering
enthusiasm for boom at Morristewn
He went up to Bristol to cool his ar
dor before returning home.
Thomas Reidy, substitute fireman
has been arrested for stealing dia
mond bracelet, valued at $1,000, at tn
fire at Secretary Tracy's house.
Mrs, Abbott, the electrical wonder
exhibited her power at the Oper
House last Friday and Saturda.
nights. A large crowd was presen
en- both occasions and all are nov
wondering chow she did it,"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13
Three C Notes,

Nc. D. Burgin, contractor on the
Three C's, was oyer from Marion Mon
day He says work is being pushed
rapidly between Rutherfordton and
Marion.
VIM. Kennefck is putting a large
force in Unicoi county and will cora
plete the line to Erwin and have cars
running by the 4th of July, P, F Co.
gan has several miles of the work and
is moving things rapidly,
V. E. Stesn has the contract for
trestles in Carter and Unicoi counties
an already has largo forces at work in
both counties.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13
As Luck NsuId Have It.

Depot Agent, J. E. Wade, was made
very happy man last Saturday. Ear
ly in the morning he WaS informed
that an eight pound boy had arrived
at his home. In the course of al
hour while ne was receiving the con
CALCULATIONS of his friends he was no
tihed that another boy weighing n
pounds had joined his brother. Jo'
WAS almost paralyzed with Joy, and il
another hour-WAS able to get home
The following is respectfully dedi
Gated;
The man is deemed unfortunate
Who in the winter wild,
Must walk the floor at night to hush
A child
But greater misery knows he,
Who, just when he begins
To dream must rise and do the same
With twins.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13
Commenced Grinding.

Mr.. Pannill, who is managing the
affairs of the syndicate that purchased
the Love property, put large force at
work Monday grading streets. They
will be graded full width and side
walks laid. Plans far the hotel are
being drawn snd it will be = large and
very handsome docs that salt the
Courier) building. No lots will be put
on the market until streets are graded.
Mr.. Pannill is Norfolk real estate
hustler and says the company mean
business and will do all they promise.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13
Marble | Marble 4!

Put orders on time for building trim
mings, door and window stills, lintels,
hearths, skewbacks, nantes, etc.
Nice, smooth-sawed standardized stone
at $2.05 cubic foot; beautiful bright
marble at $305. Monuments, and
Tombs in finest material.
H. G. REMINE,
9O6-3Os Johnson City, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13

We are authorized to announce SAMUEL II.
PoUDRR, Of Johnson City, as a candidate for
Trustee subject to the decision Of the Republi-
can county convention.
We are authorized to announce the name OF
IA. 7, BACON, as a candidate for Trustee OF
Washington County, subject to the action of the
Republican convention.
We are authorized to announce the name OF
JOHN 8. HUMPHREYS, Jr., for the Office of Trus.
tee of Washington county subject to the action
OF the Democratic convention.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13

Col. 8. II. Yocum writes to have
his paper changed to Los Angeles,
Cal. and adds: eve constantly want
the news, which We get through your
valuable paper" When the Colonel
gets tired travelling and besides to
bring his family back to Johnson
City he will see many improvements.
The farm whore he used to live is now
cut up with public thoroughfares and
new buildings are going up all around
his old home.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13

A valuable residence for sale, sit
'uated on Walnut street, between Roam
and Spring streets Parties wishing
to purchase, can call on j. P Hardin
in my absence. T. G. GARsT.
sAmna
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13
Are Won going TO Painf2

If so use only the best goods. Prices
ready mixed paints are pronounced
the best by all painters and the best is
always the cheapest. Can only be
had at Rhea, Seehorn & Cos.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13

l want ten to twenty good men to
cut Cord-wood, at 40 cents a cord
Cash when the wood ls measured.
SAM P. WINS,
mar13tf Johnson City.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13
REGIsTER.

NJ. STUART as a candidate for reelection to the
office of Register for Washington county, sub
joct to the decision of the Republican county
convention.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13

ru.n %y-fve dollars reward will be
-. veturn to me of fair leather
p i;do ~. containing $50 so, lost
from my pock " w =" IT r op' , WY, MAJ Vi
6, 1890. 49, -, 0H o. " ~ H.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13
Steam Laundry,

If you want first class work done
send your linen to the Johnson City
Steam Laundry. Work done prompt
ly and cheap.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13
Paints!
Wood. Chonners Wanted,

Pure white lead at Ga cents C. X
Lide g. Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13

Builders are envited to examine our
large and complete assortment, our
shelves and ware house are full @. K.
Lide & Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13

We are authorized and requested to announce
the name of SILAs COOPER for election to the
Office OF Circuit Court Clerk Of Washington
county, subject to the action of the Republican
convention.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13
Wagons!
POckethOok Lest.

A carload of the celebrated Stude-
Naker wagons coming @ X. Lide 4 Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13
Hardware.

The best goods for the least money
is our motto G. K. Lide e. Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13
Announcements.
SHERIFF.,

We are authorized and requested to announce
the name OF 1. HAWKINS for reelection to the
cfice of Sheriff of Washington county, at the
ensuing August election.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13
Cement!
Paints! Paints!! PaIntg!!!

2 carloads best cement at Knoxville
prices G. K. Lide & Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13
Clover Seed.

100 bushels clover, Timothy orchard
and blue grass seed, cheap for cash
G. K. Lide & Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13
For Sale.

We defy competitor our goods are
pure G. K. Lide q Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13

The Splendid" is a genuine
French wove, and the best quality
of bone. The Splendid" is doubt.
less the best shape and finest Bust
of any Corset on the market, and
being the best shape, of course it is
the most comfortable.
We still carry the celebrated
Tricora Health, which is so well
known, that we feel it useless to
say anything about it.
The c B is a nice colored Corset
which bears close inspection, and
we will be pleased to show it at
any time.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13
COUNTY COURT CLERK.

We are authorized and requested to announce
the name of JACOB LEAB for reelection to the
office of County Court Clerk of Washington
county at the ensuing August election
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13

For Children and Misses Dress
Shoe, we are anxious to show you
our raw-hide tipped shoe, with a
raw-hide sole to it. This shoe has
never been equaled for Wear and
Style combined.
Our Star Tipped School Shoes for
Girls and Boys have no equal.
A look at our Line of Shoes will
convince you that we have the
Largest and Best Line ever offered
to this trade.
Truly,
], D. FAUCETTE B CO.,
P. S. REMEMBER, we always
keep Corn, Oats, Hay, Bran, Shorts,
&C., and deliver to any part of the
city, free of charge.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13
Still They Go.

Mr.. P, w. kirkpatrick purchased a
Grand Old Fischer Piano for his home
in Jonesboro, from Marshall q Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13
CalsOmine!
Casomine your rooms and make
them beautiful G. L, Lide & Co.

For the best results, get the 0rien-
tai powder for sale only at Rhea See
horn and Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13
Listanl

We are with you on Hardware G. K
Lide &Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13
Ore Candidate.

w M. Patton is q candidate for Al
derman from the west side. He is an
enterprising young man and would
make good Alderman. Such men
will be needed in the board from now
on, as the city is growing rapidly and
a great deal Of money is to be handled
this year and the city's business must
be conducted by business men. Elect
good men and you will not regret it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1890-03-13

What does the Mountaineer think
of Col. Toncray's crowd buying SO
largely in Johnson CITY?
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26
A TRIBUTE TO GREAT FALLS.

The Youths Companion, that journal
of wonderful and unequaled circulation
(440,220 copies weekly at presently is
circulating a handsome prospectus Of
several pages, the western issue of which
gives liberal attention to Montana, and
especially to Great Falls. On II page
is a faithful representation of the great
falls of the Missouri and the introduction
to the attractive little pamphlet is the
following flattering comment on Montana
and Great Falls:
tia Montana Rochesw said Verandrye,
after leading his expedition over the
shining hills under which the young city
of Helena now stands. Montana now is
states, being as large as New England,
New York and Pennsylvania.
She is one of the richest of the new
states; her mountains are mines of UNI
covered wealth, and her plains are vast
ranges of tlocks aud herds. She is the
new empire for emigration.
At the great falls Of the Missouri, once
famous for its nest of the black eagles
IL w VIC Iluiau sUH UTILITIES, IL Clty has
leaped into life, and erected giant smelters
that are among the wonders of the world.
Great Falls, Montana, must, in time,
become n of the greatest and most i'm
p%ortant of the inter ocean cities. 1t is
one of the most enterprislng cities in the
grand o ment of populations from the
East to the Pacific. She is beautiful in
situation, locked in the confluence of the
Sun river and the Missouri, with an hor-
lion cleaning with mountains, and the
clear air filled for miles with the music
of the waterfalls. Tie new railroads are
bringing the ores of the mines and noun
tains to her, and her great furnaces are
changing the rough material into streams
OF silver and copper and solid aud prac-
teal wealth.
Following this tribute t.? Great Falls
are given the W. poe,AS, ':ifelena' and
ia Montana Roches,' from the grace
full pen of Hezekiah i~;uttarworth, whom
many of our citizens had the pleasure of
meeting during the visit of the editorial
party last summer. The prospectus is a
splendid advertisement for the Youths
companion, and as vel! for Montana and
Great Falls.