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The Indianapolis journal., 1890-02-01
THE FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT.
A Mississippian Who Thinks Its Repeal the
Only Solution of the Race Problem.

JACKSON, Miss, Jan. 31.-The memorial
recently introduced by Gen. A. n. West in
the House of Representatives, asking the
repeal by Congress of the fifteenth
amendment was reported upon favorably
yesterday. A minority report, recommend
ing that the bill do not pass, was also read.
Gen. A. N. West. in preparing the memo
rial, asks the Legislature of Mississippi to
make tho authoritative utterance III Con-
gress that this is the easiest, cheapest and
best of all the plans proposed for settling
the race problem, and the only one which
will not interfere with the labor or
social organism of the South. and
every citizen freedom and the equal
protection of the laws; for it must be
known that when the white people of the
South ask the repeal of the fifteenth
amendment they promise as the considera-
tion of it's repeal that the thirteenth and
fourteenth amendments shall be most freely
and absolutely obeycd. No doubt in many
parts of the continent the people are watch
ing this Legislature to see it act, and now,
Mt this oppOrtune moment, give to Congress
this utterance. Democrats who fully and
freely approve and support the thirteenth
and fourteenth amendments only ask, by
fifteenth amendment of the Constitution of
tho United States.
The book containing the above declara-
tion Is now open for signatures. The Sem
ate passed the House bill calling a consti-
tutional convention by q vote of % to II.
Governor Stone will sign the bill. Tie
convention Is called to meet in August.
The Indianapolis journal., 1890-02-01

does not know that, but he has no doubt
that it Is within the power, ana that IL
is the right of any member to raise the ques-
tion of consideration.
Mr. Dalzell-The gentleman from Georgia
Is out of order.
Mr.. Crisp-The gentleman from Penn
sylvania is not in order, and am raising
the question of consideration. L have
right to present this proposition 10 the
Speaker and TO the country, so thai IL may
be understood that you are pursuing lur,
ther that course you seem TO have enbereu
upon. of design, of disregarding all Gus
toms, practices and parliamentary rules.
lApplause on the Democratic side.
Mr.. DalZell then proceeded to speak In
favor of the claims of Mr.. Smith to ms
seat, but the disorder was so great that ne
was obliged to discontinue, and finally TO
appeal for quiet hearing.
Mr. Allen of Mississ ppi-Appeals are not
entertained in this House. Laughter.
The disorder continued until Mr.. Crisp
arose. and, addressing his Democratic col,
leagues, said that the election case had
been taken mp against their protest. but
that it was up and that they should give 1t
a quiet hearing. so that they might pass
upon it tintelligently. lApplause.
This advice was acted upon, and Mr..
Dalzell continued his argument. at the con-
clusion of which the House adjourned.
The Indianapolis journal., 1890-02-01
HEROIC DEED RECALLED.
Death of Young Marylander Who Saved
Gang Of Men from Perishing in a Mine.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
CUMBERLAND, Nd. Jan. 31.-Hugh Gar
land Mems, aged twenty-five years, died
tonight, at Mount Savage. of typhoid
fever. Mr.. Mems is the young civil en-
gineer who two years ago. made himself
famous by walking into the very jaws of
death in O successful endeavor to save hu-
man life. One of the mines operated by
the Consolidated Coal Company had been
driven into an old working. one that con-
tanned millions of gallons of water The
men ouside were apprised of the mishap,
by seeing torrent rush out of the drift.
Young Meems took in the situation in a
moment. and started into the mine. alone.
against the stream. which was up to his
arm-pits. He found the miners assembled
together in a chamber, awaiting death.
told them to follow him. and. taking boy
on his shoulders. he started. He towed the
whole party safely. Since that time Mr..
Meems has been the idol of the coal region,
and his death causes universal SORROW.
The Indianapolis journal., 1890-02-01
Assistant Postmaster Arrested.

BLACKsBURG. s. c.. Jan. 3i.-J. II. Goss.
assistant postmaster here. was arrested late
The arrest was made by Postoffice Depart
ment detectives. Much money has been
missing at this postoffice for months, but
the exact amount is not known. Goss stood
high socially and in business circles He
WAS taken to Spartansburg this morning,
where he will be tried.
The Indianapolis journal., 1890-02-01
THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE.

Its Consideration Begun After Another Days
Struggle with the Obstrepcrous Minority.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3l.-That the public
at large understood the contest in the
House was not ended by yesterdays Re-
publican victory was made manifest by a
glance at the galleries this morning. Half
an hour before noon every nook and Granny
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Tho question OF the location Of the worlds fair of
lsyz has been The subject of many obscure jokes
ton for sOLIDITY OF character and firm TIES
which cement ~ 10 the public, preciudes the
b.iity II It's being regarded in the light OF okerl
rises TO remark that the intense interest the
subject Is not 50 much the location the
good people who travel tha. no matter where IL Is
beid--whefher IN New York. Washington, Chicago.
- Louis or BrghtwOod. Ini. the Big 4 is the best
and quickest route. From East. west. north. south
the steel tepHclesO OF the Vanderbilt system will clasp
IN their protecting embrace the great throngs OF
passengers and seat them in solid vesfbule trains
with the Injurious appointments which make rail-
way journey pleasure and will transport them with
safety. eomfor and speed 10 the future site OF the
great worlds fair. And IN the meantime while wait
Ing for 1892. the Big Will con ntinue 10 run ia
trains with its accustomed regularity and expects
carry passengers As bal ass each aud every one OF
line and 5s IneI.ts 70. tickets 70 all points and
washington st.. 13o b. Illinois 81 and Union Depot
J. II MARTIN, u. =. A.
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The Speaker-The decision of the Chair
has been sustained by the House, and 1t be-
comes the duty of the Chair to refuse to
entertain the motion.
Mr.. Springer-When will q motion to ad-
iourn be in Orderf
The Speaker-It will be in order at the
proper time: lLaughterl
The Speaker thereupon recognized Mr..
Dalzell of Pennsylvania to speak upon the
Smith VS.. jackson election case.
Mr.. Crisp of Georgia--If the gentleman
from Pennsy vania designs to call up the
election case he has not yet done SO. rise
to question of consideration.
The Speaker-And the Chair declines to
entertain the question.
Mr. Crisp called upon the Speaker for his
reasons, whereupOn the Speaker replied
that the House had already decided to con-
slider the election case, and. notwithstand-
consideration had been decided on previ-
ous day. and was not binding to-day, and
that no Speaker had ever declined to enter
tain such motion. the Speaker refused to
put the question TO the House.
Mr.. Crisp-Then appeal
The Speaker-The Chair declines to en-
tertain the appeal. democratic hisses.l
Mr. Crisp-Will the Chair give his rea-
The Speaker-The Chair gives as his rea-
son the vote of the House inst now. sus.
tanning the ruling of the Chair against
dilatory motions.
Mr.. Crisp protested that the Speaker had
no right to determine his motives. to which
the Speaker replied that he thought them
perfectly apparent.
Mr.. CTisp-The opinion of the Chair il
not of any value TO me. and is not the ques-
tion. The opinion of the Chair cannot pre-
vail as TO what my motives are.
The Speaker-The Chair has put the Ques.
tion To the House, fully stating the views
that have governed the Chair. The gentle
man from Georgia cannot be ignorant OF
the scenes which have transpired before
his eyes and within sound of his ears. and
the gentleman knows that the action OF the
House has covered his casa
Mr.. Crisp-The gentleman from Georgia
The Indianapolis journal., 1890-02-01
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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-11-20
A Practical Sermon.

There was a great wealth of good stories
told at the Methodist centennial last week,
and one of the best related to well-known
New England minister of former times of
the name of Cravens. He was as noted for
his muscular as ribs spiritual Christianity.
He was conducting a campaign in this
state on one occasion and was somewhat
annoyed by the interference of certain
rough characters IN the vicinity. one of
whom announced that he would come to the
camp and lick" the preacher on a specific
day. TO keep his promise he rode some
distance on horseback. Meeting the parson
at the close of the service he diSmOunted
and calmly told him to prepare to meet his
doom.
The meek looking preacher. who was at
that time anything but a young man, at
once began to Labor" with the fellow. and
finally asked him if he wouldn't kindly
kneel down and pray with him for his SOULS
salvation. The latter's answer was saw
age blow at the parsOn, which was count
cred" in the most approved pugilistic style.
and the next thing the tough man knew he
was flung over an adjoining fence to the,
stony ground beyond. Surprised and dazed,
he slowly picked himself up. and after
making sure that no bones were broken. in
respectful and trembling voice said to his
cOnQuerOr:
IL hate to trouble you so much, parsOn.
but if you would kindly throw my horse
over to me would be very much Obliged"
Boston Globe.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-11-20
A COnVict,S Ingenuity.

Last Tuesday noon, while the quarry gang Of
twenty. nine convicts were eating dinner, one of
the men Mr. Frank Ireland, asked permission to
step out of the building. The request was granted.
After moment or two of hesitation, Ireland
suddenly bolted. passing by the guard-housa
where Mr.. M. Kenyon duty. The latter
commanded Ireland to halt, but he refused.
Another command met with no better result and
when the convict was some twenty yards distant,
Mr.. Kenyo fired twice, bringing the fugitive down.
Word was teephoned to the prison and Ireland
was soon placed in the hospital in charge of sur
geon Adar. When the convct's clothes were be.
ing removed a curious disclosure made. Be-
tween his two understands were found three thick
nesses of ordinary cotton batting taken from
bedqult and carefully stitched in. This of course
was intended shield to the body. In add-
ton to this precaution, Ireland had supplied him
self with lot of old pamphlets, fastened them
together and encrced his body under his arms.
The pamphlets were half inch more in thick
ness and about seven inches deep
completely protected from the effects of buck
shot though clad in the mailed ar'tor of E
earlier centuries The coat also waddc
with batting. and when the garment was taken of
four buckshot fell out of it.
1t was found that four buckshOt wounds had
been received One shot passed through the calf
of the right leg. second and third through the
right hand and arm, another lodged in the thigh
and is there yet. We understand that Ireland
claims that he received the shot through his hand
while holding part of Rays arithmetic by the side
of his face in passing the guard fifth shot
plowed through the cotton on the right shoulder
and struck very near the jugar vein on the neck,
but did not break the skin. His life was undoubt-
eddy saved by these precautions. Ireland natu-
rally feels very sore, but will doubt speedily
recover. He is "a years of age and came here
from Linn county November %, 1889. for two years
on a charge of burglary. His time would have
expired August Sd next, but it is probable the
attempt to escape will cost him his good time.
some sixty-ive days in all since the new law went
into effect.-Anamosa Iowa) Eureka.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-11-20
For His Mothers Sake II Criminal
Denies His Own Name.

The recent death in Canada OF Mrs. Sterling,
the mother of Charles NJ. Sterling, who
ecuted here youngstown, o. for the murder of
Lizzie Grombacher. has unvailed strange facts
concerning an incident that occurred shortly be-
fore his execution.
His mother came from Maxwell. Canada and
though he had left home when but a lad. with
ternal intuition she recognized him when brought
to his CELL Sterling, without the culver of mus
Gle, said:
She mplored him to recognize her, but he re-
fused, and she returned home half convinced that
she was mistaken. To his counsel Sterling said
"She is my mother, but could not break her
heart by telling her that her son would be hanged
Keep it a secret until she dies"
Her death the past week caused his attorney.
W. S. Anderson. to break the seal of silence to-
day.
1T was the most dramatic scene 1 ever wit
nessed," said Mr.. Anderson. ~ have seen all
the tragedies of the past quarter of century,
but none that compared to the scene on that
casion-the mother, every line in her face show
ing the most intense suffering and her heart nearly
broken. while the son. konwing that the truth
would kill her, stood like statue. his face show
ing the pallor of death. assuring her that she
was mistaken. Such intensity of action was
never produced on any stage. 1t could not be.''
Minneapolis Evening Tribune.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-11-20
LOCAL PICKINGS.

The population is 31l.
Six arrivals in the past week.
Mr.. Patrick Flannery returned to guard duty
Monday.
Nearly evary one in the prison is troubled
with cold.
The steam fitting in the building will be
finished in a few days.
james Fortier and John N. Parisean, of Min
neapolis, were in Sunday.
The health of the prison was never better
than at the present time
"A large delegation of Lutheran ministers
visited the prison yesterday.
Clocks repaired and put in good time-keeping
order at No. 1853. Terms reasonable.
Engineer Woods is pretty busy and dirty these
days fitting up his new set of boilers.
Mr.. M. D. Gibbs, of Tracy, the guest of
Warden Randall Monday and Tuesday.
We understand the Thresher company will
begin active operations again about Dec. 1.
Mr. w. H. Girvin. of Mankato. and Mrs. W. H.
Odell, of saltwater, in the prison this week.
DIR. C. F. Miller, of st. Paul, looked through
the prison with DR.. B. J. Merrill Sunday evening.
Glennon. were shown through the prison Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. s. 0. Thayer, of st. Paul. were
guests of Warden Randall's family Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Mr.. C. M. MacLaren, of ST. Paul. and Mr. Weed
Munro, of Minneapolis were in the prison yester-
day morning
Captain Mikes "donkeys" doing well
the range this winter. They frisky as the
captain himself.
The inmates of the Matron's department send
thanks to some unknown friend in Minneapolis for
fine house plant.
The pumps in the enginerOom have been
painted up and polished up until they pair
of real dude pumps.
The Board of Managers held meeting yester
day to finish up business left unfinished at the
last regular meeting.
Mrs. John Rogers and Miss Ella C. O'Brien of
SO'Brien, of Saltwater.
The Esquimaux custom of greeting by rubbing
noses together, if all accounts be true might be
called a real estate transfer"
Mr.. l. e. Blabon. of Portland. Maine. and Mr..
R. e. Hatch. of st. Paul. were in the prison with
Warden Randall Tuesday afternoon.
MIR. Hans stenshoel, of Valley City. N. OAK.
visited Deputy Warden Langum last Thursday.
He will be constant reader of THE MIRROR
hereafter.
The inmate who had the serious hemorrhage
of the lungs last week is confined to his bed in the
hospital yet. but he is regaining strength and will
be up and about again in a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Antonio Nero and daughter
Minneapolis yesterday with Mrs. Fortier and
daughter Joy to spend a few days with Guard
Fortier.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-11-20
Two of our unhappy brethren made an un.

Two of our unhappy brethren made an un-
successful attempt to break out of their cells Sum
day night. They smuggled some tools into their
cells from the machine shop where they work.
They were heard working on the doors by the
guard::and were notified that any further labor in
that direction would be worse than wasted. One
of them did considerable damage to his door, but
it would have taken him a long time to have eff
fected an exit. He was it is presumed, working
more for notoriety than freedom as he continued
his work some time after discovery sure and
escape hopeless. The other man did not do a
great deal of work before he abandoned the job
as impracticable.
The Pen-Slngs man of the Daily Call gives
aerial establishment boost that raises it clear
through the roof. He says: Visitors to the city
should not miss seeing the model newspaper Office
of the state. the sanctum of THE PRISON MIR
KOR. Perched away up in the roof of the prison
building, the editor exerc the shears and ad-
ministers blessing to the "devir' in truly ar
tistic way regardless of politics, and unannoyed
by fears of indignant subscribers One misses the
lttered-up floor and Office desk. the array of dead
ads tied up on the imposing stone, and other ear
marks of the usual run Of printing Offices but the
editor turns out crisp. readable sheet, and does
not need to 60 out and hustle for news either."'
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-11-20

Are you not awe stricken, you who have
passed through many struggles of defeat, success
crime, remorse to yourself only known! to think
how you are the same. You whom in childhood
you remember before the voyage of life began
-Thackeray.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-11-20

Noble blood. bah! What blood is more noble
than that of the lion? And yet he is only brute
1t is merit, education and virtue, not blood which
lifts men above the level of brutes.-Michael lie
Faucheur.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-11-20

Superiority to circumstances is one of the most
prominent characteristics of great men.-Horace
Mann.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-09-21

ma e ever Ince been and still are nus
o. NJ ana wife. TIL It for more than a
yer last past defend mt has VINO ~
~ z ectt ,nu efu~ed am he still re-
z eeJs and efuses % provide plsintiff
WITH tire common pecesSarie of !ife,
ana Suci. neg is not and nt Yer as
q esu of pOVertA on The part of the
de fe adnt which he douid not avoid by
or,.ineTy uStry and the same Is an 4
eveI has been Without the fault OF
DiaiI'.in. hat The e are two min II
chiIdr4.t, ISIS of said marriage and
iafa'ntiff - nd iefe dan is not nit
perso tn have neir care and co ltrol
That thrr- cJmm1nfty property. All
of which Will nore lily appear from
So u compl int TO which reference is
hereby m d
And you are hereby notified that if you
fail to answer SAID complaint the said
plaintiff VIII apply to the Court for relief
III SAID complaint demanded.
Given under my hand in Lyon county,
this 18th cav of June in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
ninety.
E. d. KNIGHT,
ttorney for Plaintiff.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-09-21

In the District Court ofthe S a'e OF =
W id, o m~bS Gun y, l.. O. Brau les
atnLff VS. A. " BrsidI ~ uefe ndant.
action brought IN he District @ eur
of tbs State OF Sevad "A. OrfbSbv county !.
and the compliant fii-d in said co y
in The office or tire G e k of s,Id District
Court on the 10Th day OIL June A u. 1895
The State of Nevada sends gre etlng 10
A. V. Bradley defeDda' {.
You are heTebs required to appear in
an action brought against y u by The
above ma ed plaintiff In the District
Court of Tho st tte Nevaua. rm 10
codntv and answer com ptaint fl ed
therein within Ten days exclusive If
the day OF servic after the s rvice Oh
YOU OF this summon ii served ssil
County or If erved out Of said county,
but within the D strict twenty days, In
all other cases forty disvs. or Judgment
oy default will be taken against you &C
cOIaing TO the prayer Of Saidc mpiaint.
The said action rs brought to obtain
the decree of this Court forever q iSsolv-
ing the bond of mat imony existing b
tween plaintiff anu defendant, the car e,
CUSTODY and control OF their mlnor chit
dren, the community property anu
general relief. For thai plaintiff is and
for more than a year lat past has be. Il
resident of O-m by county That plain-
tiff and defendant intermarried Nov 20
1890. ~ Mount Pleasant, Iowa, and Ihes
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-09-21
The following Resolut. ons we e unan mously

The following RasoIut ons We unan mously
adaptld
.ts>0lOed That this EN- n tee rsstii ms the
state ahu atiDhll Rep Ibi al y atform Of
Is > Inc, udins ~. ci.,rttipn ehl. ''dne Re
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gol AMI i ver none" "a JhtJ il condemns
al II ~ t. .tafuou, TIE 81 YER
BesoICed, 1ha he perS ste I i ..IeeJ / Sec
Tettry vi dom 70 increase he coinage of sill
yer t the n tXimd n OF fOIr ii i N do itr' per
mon h. coupIe with his tempt niu-nce
G "a res -iOual ie ,aStat "a so as % p rpetuate
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Platform an al cN u the hts vi infer-
est oi the mi',er-. farmers and NOrSers - tire
land, ACT of y perfidv that 81 luto
ca fpr his retirement from the uact OF an
ministratian which is l,ie iged 70 ne and
not u hin he remOne IL ton 3 81. or.
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stat in favor { = ee and tiniud cotnags
of ! "Jh goId an silver; Jhlt tt % - 20 TINS
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party te.s anc : thai il will permit II ne
band o nnlent ,,r N b3ifica'Ion II THIS dc rlne;
hat le VIII : eF r viii pr1ve eht 20 the
princi ,le Of bun sta it will remain steadTast
the eto a h t il invites all vut rs IL New
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l,neat d NV # 1913 nv ica sttvrr de-
Il. ,nI " 40 sire h estab is lment
If free a uali mite ,ina as he Law Of the
Uritel states ii ,m r. ca, to joia il electing
de T. ates . A giepIb ic n as on ln' lOn.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-09-21

Cluup, Whooping Cough and
Bronchitis Immediately relieved
by Shiloh's Cure.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-09-21
PYim AIRY Election
OF the People On
SkTURDiY. AUG. is, 1890.

For the pu~p.ss of e.ecti1g De eg ,tes 70 the
said ) o ehttol ;. 5h pFim nv Elections
= be or le "a =" com Ii nc with tue laws
n ate aud IN ia, ructi01s ii THIS Com,
miJtee.