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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-11-05

The Review of Reviews. which makes
something of a speciality of sketches which
elucdate the character of noteworthy peo-
pie. is not by any means given up to obitu.
airy treatment of men and women who
make their mark upon tie page of history.
1t prefers to sketch men at the moment of
their highest activity. But it also sums up
their services after death has called them
away. Thus the October number not
only sketched the character and career
of Hugh Price Hughes. 1.-THE livest of living
Methodists," but it also published group
of original and striking articles upon Mr..
Lowell. The forthcoming November num-
Der. while dealing in its principal character
sketch with the vivid personality of Will.
lam H.. Emperor of Germany, has also a
group of articles that must attract wide at
tentiOn under the head. Three Fallen
Leaders" These articles comprise sketches
of the late Messrs. Parnell, Boulanger and
Balmaceda. Mr.. Arthur Stedman also con-
tributes a noteworthy sketch of the once
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-11-05

During the past week the daily papers
have been filled with talk of war between
the United States and Chilli. Our country
has been greatly provoked at the insolent
manner in which the belligerent citizens of
the long drawn out republic have acted in
our demand for satisfaction for the afro
ciOus treatment of American sailors. The
Chlians have concluded that the best thing
they can do is to give Uncle Sam such salts
faction as he may demand. According to
the sworn statements it was most brutal
affair. About ITO sailors were allowed to
go ashore from the war ship Baltimore.
They scattered about the principal part of
the city and were enjoying themselves in a
quiet manner. The Chilians seemed to
have provoked the riot by splitting in the
faces of the sailors and by insulting them in
other ways. AS soon as the row started
the sailors we're assaulted, beaten and
stabbed wherever found about the city.
Two were stabbed to death and about a
dozen others received stabs. bruises and sa-
Der slashes. The mounted police arrested
the sailors and dragged them through the
streets by ropes about their necks and
wrists. One sailor received twenty two
stabs. Only four of the sailors were found
to have been drunk, and not one of them
carried arms of any kind. The Gillian Of
fcers refused to permit the sailors to have a
friend present at the trial, which was in
secret
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-11-05

AS we have a few young men among our
free readers we offer them these few pro-
visional "don'ts." If you like to be out
of nights with the boys and lay abed late of
mornings don't come here. If you detest
hash and abhOr mush. don't come here. If
you are adverse to loud clothes and cannot
wear brOgan shoes, don't come here. If
you must have your dram in the morning
and your cigar after dinner, don't come
here. If you like to talk, whistle and sing
and play tricks don't come within mile
of here. If you are fond of the theater and
following the bandwagon on circus day,
don't come here. If you like to attend dog
fights, cooking mains. sparring matches and
horse races, don't come here. In fact, if
you want to have good time, or be sport,
or tough. or respected gentleman, rest as.
sured that this is not the place you are look.
ing for. so take our advice and don't come
here.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-11-05
TO THE PUBLIC.

THE PRISON MIRROR is a 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 to en-
courage individual intellectual effort, provide a
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, 1891-11-05
TO CONSIDER PRISON MATTERS.

TO CONSIDER PRISON MATTERS.
A joint meeting of the boards of mana
gers of the state prison and retormatory
yesterday afternoon to consider the matter
of transferring prisoners from the state pris-
on to the st. Cloud reformatory. This is an
adjourned meeting. quorum of the reforma.
tory managers having failed to be present at
the meeting called week ago. The reform
atOry managers seem to be opposed to the
transfer of life prisoners, while the state
prison managers are in favor of in
terpreting the law as reads. Chapter $50 of
the General Laws of Minnesota for 1889
provides for the transfer of prisoners from
the state prison to the reformatory and vice
versa. In the matter of transferring pris.
Oners the statute provides THAT no life con-
vct shall be transferred from the state
prison to the state refOrmatory until he
shall have first served term in the state
prison of at least twenty one years, (21) less
the diminution which would have been al
lowed by law for good conduct had he been
sentenced for term of twenty-one (21)
years." The parole of life convicts is pro-
vided for as follows:
Section %. Parole of Life Convicts-
No life convict who shall have been trans
ferred to the state refOrmatOry shall be pa
rolled until the approval and authority of
the governor shall have been given for such
parole and no such parOled life convict shall
be Internationally released by the board of
managers; but such convict shall remain in
the legal custody of the said board of man.
ayers and be subject at any time to be taken
back within the enclosure of said refOrma-
tory during the term of his natural life, uD-
less the governor shall sooner issue
pardon for such convict.
A life convict having fulfilled all the
requirements of this law made application
for transfer to the reformatory, and thus
the matter was brought up for considera-
ton.
The following section of the same act
provides for the appointment of state
agent to look after released prisoners. and
this also was to be considered:
Section %. State Agent May Be Ap,
pOinted-The said board of managers in
joint session may at any time when they
deem it necessary appoint state agent for
the aid and supervision of discharged prs-
Oners. The said state agent shall receive
such salary as they shall fix and determine,
together with the necessary travelling ex-
penses incurred in the discharge of his
duties, and shall perform such duties as
they may prescribe in behalf of prisoners
discharged from the state prison, the state
refOrmatory or any other public prison in
this state. 1t shall be his special duty to
assist discharged prisoners in obtaining em.
plOyment.
The salary and expense of the said state
agent shall be paid from the current ex-
pense fund of the state prison and state
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-11-05

In speaking of his late trip to the Ma
tional Prison congress, Manager M. o..
Hall said that of the several prisons visited
while away he saw none that could, in his
opinion. compare favorably with the Mime
sofa state prison in points of cleanliness,
convenience and general good order. This
was not said as reflection on other pris-
ons, but in justice to Minnesota institu-
tons.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-11-05

reformatory, and shall be divided between
the two institutions in proportion to the
appropriation made by the legislature for
their current expenses
LATER-A quorum of the reformatory
board again failed to be present at yester-
days meeting.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-11-05

In the darkest hour through which hui
man soul can pass. whatever else is doubt
full, this at least is certain: if there be no
God and no future state, yet even then it is
better to be generous than selfish, better to
be chaste than licentious. better to be true
than false. better to be brave than to be a
cOward.-F. w. Robertson.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-11-05

There is an ancient maxim which says.
Rigorous law is often rigorous injustice. {"
The Tennessee judge would have done we'll
by observing this before he sent twelve
year old boy to the penitentiary for theft.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-11-05

world. famed author. Herman Melville, who
has died within the month almost wholly
forgotten after many years of strict retire.
ment from authorship and society.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-11-05

Syrus asks. what is left when honor is
ton.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-11-05

To put the best Interpretation on motives
and events is the key to the success of life.
Boston Budget.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-11-05

There is an old saying that 1.-The quar-
rels of lovers are the renewal of love"
which may be rendered thus, Trouble is
only happiness renewing itself.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-11-05

"Success is mans god." That accounts
for there being so many atheists in the
world.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-06-11
For the Ellsworth American.
Temperance or Intemperance.

To read articles written on the power
Of the saloon in our land, not only
in cities, but in towns and villages
where there is almost always n rum
shop to be found, as beginning of
ruin for the young men; we might be
led to say, there is no such thing as
temperance How can men vote in
favor of such u traffic men too, some
of them, who are ministers of the Cos
pei, preaching Gods word. trying to
lead men to Christ, and vet unfolding
them in that which is the ruination Of
their body and soul l wish we could
have an article written upon this sub
ject which would point out the reason
why such things are approved BY
them.
How can they reconcile the Bible
truth, mo drunkard shall inherit the
kingdom of heaven" with their in
fluence which is going out in favor of
making drunkards Why cannot men,
especially christian men. come out
boldly and denounce the business, and
not say, 80, yes, we know it is too bad
but we cannot help it." Perhaps you
will not say this as Indifferently as
you now do later, when your son has
been made one of the victims, by al
lowing rumshop in your village. I
say it can be helped in a measure,
for each of us has an influence, and
thst influence is going out day by day
for good or evil which shall it be?
Southwest Harbor. FAITH.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-06-11
To the Poet Whittier.

ron receiving a small volume Of his
poems with autograph, entitled "At Sun
down." These have been written since
advancing age has enforced his retirement
to the old home at Amesbury; they have
been privately published for special dstr-
button among his friends.]
When does the eager sun go down,
Dear Friend, where do his last rays fall
Is it where the gems in the young Nights
crown
Soft spangle the shadows with sheen of
their own,
And the still world lies in sable pail?
Is it there where the sun goes down!
Oh. never the sun goes down, Dear Friend
Nor abates he the spell OF his reign;
High rolling his fight on course without
Other gories OF pomp his splendors trans
cend,
While he courses mid-heaven again and
again.
But he never goes down, Good Friend.
o never. My Friend should twilight bring
ANY more than a symbol of night;
For barely the nightingale ceases to sing,
When the lark shakes the dew from his
uTOWsS wing,
To carol song to the orient light
That heralds the days coming king.
Before him the night fees away
Isles rise up through darkness and wave,
| And always their naiads in gladness OF
day.
Disporting in amber and crystalline spray.
| Flash up through the foam of their coral
| cave;
Broad circling the night crceps away.
| How less than the far flaming sun
| Is man. standing next to the Throne?
| Standing First when the cycles OF time
were begun,
Standing Last when the sun in his circling
is done,
First in rank, Firm in chaos. Alone.
| Out being; outdoing the sun.
Man is and forever will be-
Though his form, but husk, lives no
more;
To him will there come nor shutdown nor
night,
But wearing eternal the nimbus of light
That halos Deaths river from center 10
shore
| Man is and forever will be.
. bard of the sweet-sounding harp,
BE timbrel of echo as clear as it, voice:
Nav the sun Of thy fame in ages to come
When the heart is still and the lips are
dumb.
Rejecting its light make thy country re-
ioice;
o bard OF the sweet-sounding harp.
a. ). CoSDoN.
OGpEN, MAY q. 1901
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-06-11

Among the exhibits at the Worlds
Fair will be skeletons and relics Of the
mound builders.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-06-11
Woman's Vote on the Temperance Issue

OGDEN, May g, 1891.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-06-11

Whenever there is good ohjec: to
be helped forward, worthy point to be
gained, great cause to be advanced,
the voice and work OF woman is de-
manded to bring about the desired end.
and she is Always ready and willing
to respond ave, and to volunteer aid
even before the call has been officially
made. 50 customary is this that, in
every walk Of life. the women are now
called ii. for counsel and help when the
question i, in doubtful balance OF
right and wrong, and their influence
invariably decides for the right their
work is done. and effectively done. in
the same line. Their voice is ever
raised in defence of right and just
measures. that is, as far a their voices
are ever heard at all for there is n
strong prejudice against any publicity
icing given TO this strong and right
rous element Of every day life which is
practically silent and secret in Its
working.
In the cause of temperance, for in
stance, the women are always on the
right side. They think Of it, they work
for II, they teach il to their children.
They do better still.-thev live it,
They do everything for the cause but
vote tor 1t, and A. this is the most
efficient method Of helping along any
measure. either good or bad. they fall
short Of their highest good on tins
point when debarrcd from the right to
say mo to the uetarious traffic at the
polls. 1t has been argued that there
are women Of low moral character who
would vote contrary to the interests Of
The community in this respect, but they
are few and far between, and in couu-
Try towns and small cities these women
would hardly like to appear among
other women and work for that which
has no moral backing among women
No matter how well the sophistry of
some men may convince voters OF their
own sex that policy demands their sup
port for the destructive measure. no
argument can persuade woman. with
the instinct Of motherhood within her.
TO do aught to imperil the safety of her
children.
Take, for instance, the town of
Natick, Mass, town which for five
consecutive years voted mo on the
license question. but at the last election
went yes" by a majority Of nine
votes. We may safely say that no
married man who voted mo" at that
meeting would be opposed by his wife
were she allowed to vote that. for
every unmarried man who was on the
same side, there was at least one IN
married woman vino would agree with
him; and then think of the vast array
of mothers who have drinking hus-
bands, fathers, brothers. and who
would vote "no" to secure their sons
from the same fate OF the surplus Of
women who would vote mo" because
it is right; and instead of the small
ajority of nine on the wrong side.
there would have been an overw helm
ing majority for right, and strong
support TO the no-license party. The
party needs this support, there and
everywhere. Why, then. does it not
work unanimously and with all its
might to secure thus powerful ally
the woman's vote?-C. IN Woman's
Column.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-06-11
No. IsmoIhe.

On Friday p. NJ, at o'clock Mr.
Wallace Cogglns quietly passed away
after quite long and lingering sick
! ness IN the 10th wear OF his age. Mr.
Coggins WAS one Of our most respected
and highlyprlZed citizens, A man OF
strict integrity, and as neighbor,
kind. generous, and sympathetic His
funeral services were held in the La
moline Baptist church conducted by the
Rev. +. ). Bickford who gave an
affective discourse from the words
Rejoice with those that rejoice, and
weep with those that weep" There was
large congregation of friends and rel
atves in attendance, many from the
surrounding towns. Mr., Coggins was
member Of Lamoine Baptist church
more than 30 years, and for more than
seven years superintendent of our No.
Lamolne sunday school, the members
of which showed in a marked manner
their love and respect for him by all APP
pearlng in body (each with bouquets
at the funeral and Joining in the large
| procession that followed his remains to
/ their last resting place. His earnest,
| terveut prayer in the Sunday school
aud our weekly social services will
| long be remembered : and his good
example for punctualty and persever-
| ing christian work must be an iucen-
tive to those that are now left to fill his
place now vacant. The casket and desk
We're beautifully decorated with floral
offerings from many friends ''who
brought their sweet-wreathed offering
embalmed with grateful tears" Mrs.
Hazen Bartlett of California, and Mrs.
Henry Clark OF Southwest Harbor, his
daughters. were with him the last
week OF his sickness We all shall deep
" mourn his loss, but feel assured our
loss is his gain.
On Sunday morning train Capt. A.
G. Holt arrived home to remain while
his vessel goes trip, as his health is
not very good.
Mrs. DR.. Osgood of your city is VS.
iting Mrs. +. d. Braedon, hoping the
change aud the refreshing sea air will
benefit her health.
Mr.. Elmer Austin who lost finger
and had his hand badly crushed at
Bath while at work there. has returned
home. D'NErr,
June l.
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When The HAIR

Shows Signs Of falling. begin at once the use
of Ayers Hair Nigor. This preparation
strengthens the scalp. promotes the growth
Of new hair, restores the natural color to
gray and faded hair and renders 1t soft,
plant and glossy
I'VE have no hesitation In pronouncing
Ayers Hair Nigor unequaled for dressing
the hair, and we do this after long expert
ence in its use. This preparation preserves
the hair cures dandruff and all diseases of
the scalp. makes rough and brittle hair soft
and plant, and prevents badness. While it
is not n dye, those who have used the Nigor
say ii Will stimulate the roots and color
gland Of faded. gray, light, and red hair,
changing the color 10
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-06-11
FOR SALE!

The best farm in Hancock county for sale
Anown as the Mountain View" farm. form
crly owned bv General Joseph A. Smith. L. :. y
This farm situated In the town of Trenton. only
two miles from Mt. Desert Island on the direct
road from Ellsworth 10 Bar Iarbor six miles
from the former and fourteen from the latter
consists OF two adjoining farms, which will be
sold singly a whole II not sold by private
sale by the first Of July, II will be sold al public
auction TO the highest bidder. 1t contains two
hundred acres OF land divided into tillage pasture
a ID woodland. The tiliage is under high state
OF cultivation, cutting about ninety tons of hay; It
has all been heavily dressed with musse, and all
the hay raised upon it with from one thousand TO
two thousand bushels of grain yearly eaten upon
the farm has all gone back upon 1t in the form of
dressing. am winterng the present winter for
myself and others forty-two Ar horses twenty
two OF which are boarers and have applica ions
which cannot fill. There are good accommoda-
tons for thirtyhree 1881 horses at the farm most
ly good roomy box stalls, sealed with blamed
spruce boards, with large, sunny yards for the
horses TO exercise in This rare chance for a
man who If acquainted with horses and likes
farming. At is only ten miles from Bar Harh0r
by water and would make a grand milk farm to
supply Bar Harbor. \ number of Trenton farm.
ers are DESTROYS of buying small steamer to run
to Bar Harbor daily to carry farm produce II is
estimated by good judges that there are from two
thousand to three thousand cords of wood suita.
bic for stave, spool and cord wood and it is within
one mile of navigation. Another valuable feature
OF this farm is that there is good ay.out for the
manufacture of brick as there is in Hancock coun.
y. have had an expert MIR. Gould of this cityl
examine the clay which he pronounced to be OF
the very best quality, Bricks made in the yard
(which Is close TO tide water can be wheeled
aboard of vessel. and in one hour with fair
wind can be landed at Bar Harbor, Sorrento or
Sullivan, and are profit nearer either of those
places than they would be at Ellsworth. There
is plenty of sand TO be had near the farm and
never failing water which can easily be turned to
the Yard Ellsworth cannot supply the bricks
used around Frenchman's Bay and Mt. Desert Is
land. have also wood lot adjoining the farm
said to contain three hundred 5000 acres that will
or VIII not be sold with the farm as purchaser NAV
desire 1t can be seen by any brick maker at
glance that with the clay wood, water, market
and convenience of shipping ii would be hard
to locate brickyard in better place
For any tourist In want of seaside farm, with
beautiful mountain and water views pleasant
drives, and good salt sea bathing &C.. IL cannot
be exceled. 1t viii be sold on very easy terms.
81 also have fifteen to twenty kind horses to
sell, consisting of stations brood mares, colts.
&c, that win give good trades In
For further particulars and terms. address.
Ellsworth. April !, 1891. Smosia
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Surry.

Surry.
We notice that under the AGGRESSIVE
leadership of their pastor the Metho
dist ladies have formed mite society
and we should judge one of the pleas
ant features Of that gathering Of
Thursday last was the presence o
their esteemed and honored citizen
Mrs. Jane Ray. who has been i'll for
the last two years.
May oath being Memorial Sunday
the pastor of the NJ. f. church, BY in
vitation Of the veterans living 10 this
community, preached one of his able
and instructive sermons to large and
appreciative audience.
May 3lst, two persons were bap-
tized and nine received in full at the
Methodist Episcopal church at East
Bluehill. The Rev. D. B. Phelan has
labOred untiringly with that people.
and his work has not been in vain.
Mrs. Capt. James Knowles has gone
to Castine to attend the graduating
exercises Of the State Normal School
her daughter, Miss Grace, being one of
the graduating class.
June |.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-06-11

-Contentment abides with truth.
You will generally suffer for wishing to
appear other than you are; whether it
be richer or greater or more learned.
The mask soon becomes an instrument
of torture.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-06-11

If thou wouldst conquer thy weak
ness thou must never crafty it. No
man is compelled to evil; his consent
only makes it his. 1t is no sin to be
tempted, but to be overcome,-
rWm, Penn.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1891-04-18
RannarIrnhla Raaoue,

Mrs. Michael Curtain, PlaInfield
ILL.,, makes the statement that she
caught cold, which settled on her
lungs; she was treated for q month
by her family physician, but grew
worse. lie told her she was q hopeless
victim of consumption and that no
medicine could cufe her. Her drug
gis; suggested DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for consumption; she bought
bottle and 70 4ef delight found
herself benefited from first dose
She continued its use and after Iak.
ing ten bottles, fopnd herself sound
and well, now does her. own house
work and Is as welEas she. aver was
Ten cent trial. bottles at AL -drn1
Stores. sc =.