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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-12-04
SUNDAY Services.

Rev. Father Nj. E. Murphy conducted the serv-
ices. The sermon was preached upon the script
ure for the first Sunday in Advent st Paul to the
Romans xiii. lila: The following is brief synop.
sis of the sermon:
I'm the lesson which 1 have read to you this
morning we find most earnest appeal to as
followers of Jesus Christ to rise from our sleep.
a sleep which we have for so long allowed to con-
troll US. He urges us to wake up and realize that
we have been created for something nobler and
better than what we have been. He says to us,
The night is past. and the day is at hand Let
therefore cast off the works of darkness, and put
on the armour of light Whenever you feel
desire to break away from the evil of the past it
is the light breaking in through the darkness of
your life and invites you to walk honestly forth
into the light of day. Whenever you look into
your own heart you see that you have been guilty
of many sins and wrongs. and you are moved to
resolve leading a better life in future. You
have often had these good impulses in the past
and have determined to cast off your evil habits
and live as Christian man; but. alas, you have
procrastinated. There is two classes of sinners. .
The one class are those persons who live in a
state of habitual SIM and the other one is made
up of that numerous class of persons who live in
a state between the very good and the very bad
and are always resolving to give up the bad
altogether. Now, even those bel onging to the
first class visited by divine inspirations i'm.
polling them to q better life and sometimes when
their conscences have been moved by some good
influence they resolve to undo some of the evil
things they have DONE but they generally let the
good impulse die unanswered. And those too
who are not such great sinners also resolve to do
better. How do they act? They find excuses for
delay. They cannot deny the inner voice of
conscience, SO they say. will avoid this or that
bad habit in the future, and at such and such time
l will make amends for this that wrong, but this
putting off of the divine voice of inspiration con-
tinues until it becomes fixed habit. When you
receive these divine inspirations to amend your
way it is your duty to obey. Is not God worthy
and deserving of better treatment by your What
would you think if man You had hired should
refuse to carry out some reasonable order at the
time you wished it done saying that he would do
it at some future convenient time? Why, you
would be indignant When these divine inspira-
tions come to you the devil-for it is he who keeps
you from responding to good impulses -does not
ask you to deny them, but only urges you to pos
pone action that he may bring all his forces to
bear to thwart you"
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-12-04
LOCAL PICKINGS.

Jim the Penman has taken in an apprentice.
George says that he lost money ION the street.,
this year.
Rev. w. B. Coombe. of Great Falls, Mont.
was in Monday.
Fred Bordwell has been nursing a sore hand
for more than a week.
Deputy Langum visited his home at Preston
part of the past week.
Two new arrivals in the past week-one for
years and the other for year.
Sheriff Holcombe gave the boys in the county
Jail Thanksgiving blowout"
Don't touch me-" said the powder to the
burning match, "or I'll explode"
Miss Stoker. of Winona, the guest of
Warden Randalls family last week.
Editor ]. s. Vandiver and wife are at home
again after a few weeks journeying abroad.
Mrs. w. N. Danforth and Mr. S. c. Sargent, of
Taylors Falls. we're visitors one day last week.
Drop dollar in the slot and get THE PRISON
MIRROR out Of the new post Office for one year.
Miss Emma Peterson, of Minneapolis in
the prison one day last week with Mrs. H. A.
Tiffany.
The tub and pail factory is turning out on
average Of 20 dozen pals and IL dozen tubs each
working day.
-J.W. Gillroy and T. O'Niel. of St. Paul. were
in the prison with Ed. OBrien. of Saltwater.
day last week.
The French readers in the prison indebted
to Mr. Alex. Richards, of saltwater for a number
of French books.
The guardhouss which perched upon the
edge of the sandstone cliff. has been moved down
on to the new wall.
Said the turkey. as it viewed itself the morn.
ing after Thanksgiving, by george have fallen
away to a skeleton"
Exchange is robbery" said Handouts to
himself as he left his old shirt On the gooseberry
bush for a clean one.
my dear Mrs. Hen Turkey. am glad to see
you-but where's your husband?' "Boo-hoo-hoo-
hoo-in the s-so.sou.sOup."
The prison yard was never before well rid
ded of rubbish at the present time; and every
thing is snug for the winter.
One of the large frosted cakes on one of the
guards tables bore it's top this familiar quota
ton 1.-THE PRISON MIRROR"
Our Indian brother has not yet been struck
with the new messiah craze, consequently hes
taking no part in the ghost dance.
Statement of population Dec. 8: Working for
Thresher Co., 1915 working for state, lsO sick and
infrm, 6. Total population, 3lS.
Mr.. L. w. Walker. of st. Paul. and DR.. w. H.
Caine, of saltwater mingled in with the boys in
the cellroom on Thanksgiving Day.
Mrs. Hattie ]. Felkins and Miss Maggie Ryan.
Of st. Paul. and Miss Mollie Burns. of saltwater.
were shown through the prison yesterday.
The shafting and pullies are all ready for
in the new hardwood shop. They were started
Monday for the first time and worked al right.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-12-04

mirably by giving us an old lady's experience
with a waggish elocutionist.
After the choir had sung +" Starry Waves" DR.
w. H. Cain introduced. Many knew what to
expect from the doctor and they accordingly pre-
pared themselves for a long laugh He made a
few cheering remarks and then proceeded with
Telefone PolsOn's experience at the reception
given President Cleveland and wife at the Ryan
hotel in st. Paul. DR.. Cain and Mr. Walker each
favored with eral other enjoyable recitations
and stories. Deputy Langum thanked the gentle
men for the entertainment they had kindly
volunteered. and he then announced that we
should march out and enjoy the freedom of the
cellroom nntl dinner was served. The hour Of
freedom in the hall was spent in very quiet man.
ner and Of course enjoyed. The dinner bell
rang at l O'Clock and grand charge of all forces
was made for the grub pile. The following is the
bill of fare: Roast turkey and cranberry sauce.
mashed potatoes and gravy beets cheese, bunns,
mince pie, and coffee.
Apples and cigars served after dinner.
The count was taken and none found missing, the
officers and guards relieved from duty. All
things considered it WAS day to be thankful for.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1890-12-04
Dramatics at the Reformatory.

Upon the request of Superintendent Myers
through Manager Davidson the May Louise Aigen
Company visited the Reformatory Tuesday evening
and gave hour of dramatcs for the amusement
of the inmates of that institution. The members
of the company were taken over in carriages and
after excellent supper served in the officers
dining room. they donned their 'regimentals',
while 1.-The boys filed into the hall. 1t was notice
able that large ma jority of the inmates wore
first grade uniforms, and the youth and vigor of
all impressed the outsiders. One hundred and
twentyseven of them were in their seats and
heartily enjoyed the capital program provided for
them. 1t was undoubtedly happy break in the
monotony of their lives and one they certainly
seemed to fully appreciate. twas praseworthy
act in the company and Mr.. Davidson to under
take the visit.-St. Cloud Journal Press.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-12-06

TO KEEP COWS FROM BACKING.

small rope, suspended from the ceilirg
above, is fastened with wire fence
staple. A piece of wire through the
rope, high enough to clear mans
head, is bent into hook upon which to
hang the pole when not in use; second
wire staple being driven partly into the
pole to serve as an eye for this purpose.
The pole being light does not interfere
with the cows movements to and fro,
and she may back off against it
and get the benefit of change in
position, but in doing SO the pole
bangles at her heels and she soon moves
away from 1t. The pole is but very lit
tie in the way when doing the stable
work, as it can be swung out at either
end, or hung up out of the way; and it
is so low that person can easily step
over it. II it is desired to keep the COW
from getting off of the stall floor except
when led out then fasten small rope
from partition, between the stalls, to the
pole. BY the device given the cow can
be kept clean. Use q halter in tying
the COW, so as to give her all the free
dom possible. Orange Judd Farmer
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-12-06
Electric Treatment Coed.

Wasting of the muscles of the shoul-
der may be due to any continued foot
lameness, including laminitis or foun-
der. 1t may also be due to severe strain
of the muscles. The displacement of
the shoulder blades is only seeming
displacement, the wasting of the muscles
causing the bones to become nnnatur-
ally prominent II the trouble is of
long standing, cure is not to be ex.
pected. Treatment consists in reliev
ing any lameness which may have
caused the trouble and in rubbing the
shoulder several times daily, the fol-
lowing liniment being used night and
morning: Camphorated soap liniment
OF. and water of ammonia OF. the bottle
to he kept we'll corked. The horse
should have light carriage work only.
If there is veterinarian at hand who
can treat the case with electricity, he
should be employed A horse whose
shoulder muscles are swollen and in
famed because Of strain should be
given from five to seven drains of alocs
or o quart of raw linseed oil and should
have the shoulders wrapped with blank
cts wrung out in hot water. This treat
ment well carried out may subdue the
inflammation and prevent wasting of
of the muscles. An interesting fact in
connection with this trouble is that the
wasting may become complete within
three weeks after the infiiction of the
injury.-Farm and Home.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-12-06

them, and terrific struggle began.
Bayonet crashed through shaggy breast
cleaning brute teeth tore ut human
throats, snarls and howls, yelps and
cries, groans and moans--who can do
scribe the horrors OF that awful struggled
The snow was soaked with the mingled
blood OF man and beast. Back to back
mon fought as never men fought be-
fore-hurling the savage, leaping
beasts down to the ground with deadly
thrust Of stell. Numbers fell, but num-
bers stiel pressed on in overwhelming
force.
The little troop Of soldiers fought on
till but score remained to defy those
cruel teeth--fought on till but ten still
faced the foe-fought on as long as five
could raise hand-fought on till the
last man sank beneath those tearing
fangs-conquered but not subdued.
But the wolves did not profit by their
victory.
The fleeing Cossack band met regi-
ment of Russian lancers and told their
tail, and the whole force went to the
rescue. Too late to save man, they
reached the scene of thestruggle in time
to drive the victorious brutes from their
prey. Three hundred wolves lay dead
in and arouno the encampment show
ing how fierce had been the defense,
and with military houors the Russians
buried the bodies of their brave enemies
the last of the Sixteenth Chasseurs.-
Detroit Free Press.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-12-06
THE HUNTERS RuSE.
How the Slayer of "Rig Bon" Got His
Prize Conveyed Homo.

How the Slayer of "Rig Ben" Got His
Prize Conveyed Home.
Years ago, near place called Enter
prise, on point jutting into Lake Mon
roe, during all bright days certain big
alligator used to lie basking in the sun.
He was we'll known to the whole neigh
borhood. The entire coterie of sport
men at the only hotel used to call him
talk, and even dream, of the time when
well-aimed rife-shot would end his
long career. But Big Ben was as cum
ming as a serpent, and whenever any
one, afoot or afloat, came unpleasantly
near he would slide of into the water
which meant goodbye" for the rest Of
the day.
One fine morning one of these sports
mon padding up the lake, luckily with
his rifle in his canoe, came upon Big
Ben so sound asleep that he stole up
within range and put bullet
through the alligator's brain. What
to do next was problem. He
could not tow the monster all the way
to Enterprise with his small canoe.
A bright idea struck him. He put his
visiting card in the beasts mouth and
padded swiftly back. A number OF
hunters were at the wharf, and the
slayer of Big Ben hastened to inform
them, with apparent sincerity, that
while out padding he had come within
easy range Of the "'gator," who was, no
doubt, still lying motionless on the
point. A flotilla of boats and canoes,
manned by an army with rifles, instantly
started for the point. To avoid confu-
sion, it was unanimously agreed that
all should go down together, and that
the entire party, If they were lucky
enough to find Big Ben still there,
should fire volley at the word of COM
mand.
As they approached the point, the
hearts of all beat quickly; and when,
with straiuing eyes, they saw Big Ben
apparently asleep and motionless upon
the bank, even the coolest could scarcely
control his feelings. The boats were
silently drawn up within easy shot, and
the word was given Bang! bang! went
score of rifles, and Big Ben, riddled
with bullets, lay motionless upon the
point! With cheer of triumph the ex-
cited sportsmen leaped ashore, and fast
ening rope around the dead alligator
speedily towed him to Enterprise.
There the original slayer awaited them
upon the wharf When Big Ben was
laid upon the shore, opening the ami
malls mighty jaws he disclosed his visit
ing card, and thanked them most po-
litely for their kindness in bringing his
gator home for him.-Ciarence b.
Moore in st. Nicholas
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-12-06
FARM AND GARDEN.
KEEPING cABBAeEs.
Hest Methods for Preserving Their
Throu rh the Winter.

Bcss Methods for Preserving Them
Through the Winter.
The different methods Of keeping cab.
bage during the winter are as numer-
ous, almost, as are the varieties Of cab
bage grown, and nearly all methods
have their records Of success and fall
ure. There Is, no doubt says the
American Agriculturist, that much de-
pends upon the meteorological condi-
tions Of the winter, and that method
which proved eminently successful dur
ing a severe winter would give indiffer-
ent results during mild or open one.
Tho cabbage grower must, therefore,
either strike q medium or else adapt
tions Of the winter.
There are two of the different meth
ods OF storing cabbage which we have
found satisfactory. One Is to select o
high piece Of gound to afford natural
drainage. A light mat or bed is made
with dry straw, about the width Of two
cabbage heads, and as long as may be de-
sired. The cabbage are pulled up,
carefully carted to this place, and then,
having the outside leaves neatly closed
against the heads, the plants are placed,
roots uppermost on the straw, and as
closely together as possible, making
two compact rows. A few inches Of
straw are put carefully on the cabbage,
and the earth is thrown on gradually to
the depth Of about foot, drawing in
the roots to form tho top of the ridge.
The earth is taken alongside Of the row,
thus affording additional drainage,
while the mound when finished must
be we'll packed down with the back OF
the spade. When this Is finished, q row
of corn fodder is piled along each side
to still further protect from the wealth
or. This will keep off both rain and
cold, IL properly placed. In taking out
any cabbage during the winter, at once
cover up the row to protect the remain.
ing heads.
Another method is to place the cab.
bage roots downward instead of invert
ing them, and then pursuing the same
general plan as above. II there is 9
root cellar mot underneath the dwell
| ing-house, as vegetables should never
be stored there), the cabbage can be
stored there in almost the same man
ner, except that no litter need be used,
| and instead of earth a small quantity
Of sand, there being but little covering
needed to protect from cold when thus
sheltered, and what is used being tc
keep the cabbages from drying out. In
whatever manner the cabbages are
stored. If it is desired to keep in prime
condition, the roots must not be re-
moved until the heads are needed fol
use or shipment Rats and mice are
very fond of this vegetable, and grow
ers must do all they can to keep then
out. AS the straw used in storing
makes fine nests for them and the cab
bage affords plenty to eat, these rodent!
naturally like to find such quarters tx
pass the winter.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-12-06
The Colt.

One of our esteemed contemporaries
thinks that as this is the time when
colts are to be brought up from the
pastures, they should be accustomed to
handling. so that they may be made
gentle. That is good advice if they
have never been handled before. But q
colt ought to be handled from the very
beginning. Nothing is more ridiculous
than to permit colt to grow up wild as
O hawk, and then to spend days and
weeks to "break" tho animal Itwould
be just as sensible for a man to sit un-
der the shade and let the weeds in the
corn-field grow until they had become
almost full-grown before attempting to
eradicate them. The corn crop would
under such, circumstances be greatly
damaged and 1t would cost good deal
more to get lid Of the weeds II the
colt is allowed to grow up wild, it is
dangerous as rule. In the majority OF
cases the colt will never make as val
liable and sorvicable horse rs 1t would
II 1T had been taught to be gentle, fear.
less and obedient when young. 1t is
true that patience and tact may bring
such colt to high degree of educa-
tion. But neither patience or tact is
employed in the great proportion of
cases in which wild colts are broken.
Begin ut the beginning and teach the
colt that you are Its friend. BUTT that
has not bsen done, better follow the ad-
vice OF our contemporary. = Western
Rural.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-12-06
No. suoh n very Cold world.

In New York little newsboy with an
armful OF papers fell in the street, and
when he regained his feet his stock in
trade was covered with mud. Brokers,
capitalists, merchants, clerks, errand
boys, and the thousands and one differ
ent kinds of people saw the accident
did not stop, hastened on; butevery now
and then one OF them would dive into
his pockets, pull forth a handful OF
change and toss it down by the boys
feet, and, as he stood there, enough
money was thrown at his feet to more
than pay for his ruined stock in trade.
There were no inquiries rs to how he
was injured, how badly he was hurt, no
looking for policeman, but sym
pathy, perhaps as warm as any, and cer'
tainly, more substantial, was laid at his
feet in manner that must have made
him feel happy amid all his trouble and
sorrow-Boston Traveller.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-12-06
eurrERcups AND DAISIES.

Do YOU know how the tale Of tho buttercup
Became the song Of the daisy,
As they grew beside tho meadow bars.
In the spring.time soft and hazys
Was there promise Of gold in the buttercups
Was there promise Of snow in tho daisyf
AS boy and girl came after tho COWS,
John West and his playmate, Mazief
We'll namo the cows," said Johnny West
''Oh, so we WILL" said Mazie;
"Yours shall he named for this buttercup,
And mine called after this daisy"
They fingered 40 oft by the pasture bars
That In after years q daisy
Would remind John West of o sunny. haired girl
HIS blue-eyed playmate, Maize.
Ton yenrs and again by the meadow bnrs
John West confessed to Maize;
VI would give all the gold Of the buttercup
For the golden heart OF the daisy"
And thusthe tale Of the buttercup
Became the song Of the daisy,
As they kissed across the meadow bars,
John West and his sweetheart, Mazie.
Annie A. Preston, in Springfield (Mass) Re
publican.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-12-06

"A new phase of street vender has
appeared lately in New York-a man
who carries a long staff that has the ap-
pearance of hoe-handle, with pretzeis
strung upon it like beads on string.
He walks up and down his particular
beat" and transfers his "business" to
the shady side or into a doorway Tin
case OF rain) with the greatest er.se.
When he has acustomer he elevates the
lower end of his staff and dexterously
allows one or more pretzels, as may be
required, TO slip off into the hands of
the purchaser. A couple of nails driven
through tlre stick crosswise hold 1.-The
stock foot above the ground. As the
vendcr walks along he uses the staff as
il it we're 4 cane, with a careless disre-
gard for keeping his merchandise clean.
He is patronhed principally by COWS
boys and bootblacks.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-12-06

The people at the Worlds
Dispensary of Buffalo, N. Y,
have a stock-taking time once
a year and what do you think
they do? Count the number
of bottles that've been re-
turned by the men and women
who say that DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery or
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton didn't do what they said
ii would do.
And how many do you
think they have to count.
One in ten? Not one zs Jzas
.AAxarea i!
Here are two remedies
one the Golden Medical Dis
covery, for regulating and in
vlgoratlnS the liver ana purify
ing the blood; the other, the
hope Of weakly womanhood,
and they've been sold for
years, sold by the million bot
ties; sold under a boszkaOe
guarantee, and not one in five
hundred can say:
ut was not the medicine for
mel"
And-is there any reason
why you should be the one f?
And-supposing you are what
do you lose 7 absolutely
nothing !
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-12-06
TO PREVENT COWS BACKING.
A Very Good Device, Simple and Easily
Made.

Our illustration shows an effectual
method by which COW can be kept
from backing of OF her stall, especially
when lying down to rest. AS shown,
take q light pole and place behind the
COW, on line with the gambrel joints
as the animal stands on the floored
stall, and about six inches behind her.
A pole long enough to pass two cows is
more convenient than a longer or short
or one. To each end of this piece of
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-12-06

Am amusing example Of the expe-
dients resorted to by people to escape
taxation is afforded by promiaent
farmer OF Lafayette Precinct, who
claimed an offset of s2d0 against his as
sessment on account of indebtedness.
Investigation Of his claim by the board of
equalization showed ttat he owed the
$500 sure enough. 1t WAS due the coun-
ty for back taxes, which he had refused
to pay.--McMinnville (Gregon) Report
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-12-06
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