The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-06-25

the prison Oy the deputy one day last week.
Without an accident to interrupt the work.
eighty new engines will be turned out of the
Company's shops this month. This will be the
largest number ever made here in one month.
The site of the old paintshop has been nicely
leveled and there is fine crop of oates making
its appearance on the ground. The oats was
sown along with blue grass seed for the purpose,
we suppose. of showing the grass how to grow.
There a special meeting of the Chautau.
qua circle last Sunday and all the members but
sleepy boy were present. He says that the like
will not occur again. The papers read were of un-
usual merit, but the thunder storm interfered
with the pleasure of the listeners.
The Irvine factory is making about 5000
pounds of binding Irvine each working day. The
machinery is working well and the boys are be.
coming skilled workmen. so the probability is that
the daily output will equal the capacity of the
chinery before the season is over.
"A lot of pals being turned out in the tub
and pail factory that cannot be excelled in any
factory. There is not knot, streak or blemish in
one of them. Their beauty is not being obscured
with paint but is allowed to dazzle the eyes of
prospective purchasers through an oil and varnish
finish.
1t has been clearly demonstrated that THE
MIRROR is the best advertising medium in the
prison city. THE MIRRORS announcement of the
ice cream festival given by the Grace Congrega-
tional church last Thursday evening caused the
greatest turnout that was ever had in the city on
such an occasion. Rates furnished on applica.
ton.
in tho onrt hons in
number, says the Saltwater Gazette, "are un.
dergong much.needed process of identifying.
consisting Of the application of handsome paper
on the walls and ceiling" The Gazette did not
announce where they we're to exhibit. We have
heard of county officials being whitewashed, but
this papering process takes our breath away.
For the benefit of new arrivals we will state
again that they permitted to send their copies
of THE MIRROR home after they have read
them. Write the address plainly upon the margin
of the paper and place it in your door Friday
evening and it will be taken up. Fold the paper
just as it IS when you receive it. Do not write
anything more than the address upon the paper.
The sidewalk along Main street has been re.
ce Giving attention again this past week. From the
daily tramping of thousands of feet the asphalt
paving in front of the east entrance to the cell
room had become badly worn and broken. A strip
of asphalt the width of the entrance and extend
ing across the walk taken out and in its stead
was put down thing. This improves the appear.
ance Of the place
One of the oldest inmates of the prison re-
ceived letter last week from his whom he
had not seen or heard from, directly, since he
came to prison nearly fourteen years ago. He
advertised for the boy several years ago. but
could not learn of his whereabouts. The old man
was greatly affected by the letter, and he said:
"Just think of it, he only shaver of six
years when l came here and now he is a grown
man. All. sir. he could not forget his old father
"A change has been made in the manner of
leaving the chapel after services 1t used to be
that all rose to their feet at once. but now they
rise by sections. Each guard seats his own men
as they march in. When they come to 20 out the
guard signals his division and they rise and file
out; then the next guard takes his men; and
until all are out. change has been made also
in the manner of disposing of the hands during
the exercises. The rule was to keep the hands, or
arms, folded across the breast at all times. Now
the rule is to keep them folded while seated and
hanging at the side when standing. This latter is
pretty hard rule for the old timers to observe
who have become accustomed to the old way.
There was startling runaway in the prison
Tuesday. The mettlesome steed attached to the
vehicle by which the Company's materials are
conveyed from place to place serenely dream
ing of the days when he proudly pranced to the
crack of the Transfers whip in the campaigns of
the late Rebellion. while his associate was put.
ting on the load at the northside of the hardwood
shop. AS he dreamed his fances seemed realities;
the clatter of hammers and roar of machinery be.
came the tumult of BATTLE and when blue.bOttle
fly buzzed past his ear he thought it the hum of a
minieball; and then. true to instinct. he started
on the retreat He had not gone far when he
heard the shouts of the enemy in the rear. He
quickened his pace. One Of the timbers slipped
forward against him. He thought it bayonet
thrust. He redoubled his speed down the alley
and was gaining on his pursuers, when, as he
reached the foundry door. he was assailed by
new force OF shouting pursuers. But he eluded
them all and flew on like the wind until he dashed
up against the big gate, where he awoke and found
himself in the hands of his friends, Guards Elan
merry and Murphy. Of course he was somewhat
embarrassed, but when he found that no damage
had resulted from his escapade he returned to his
duties.