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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-04-09
Chanel SNrYicaa.

Rev. Father M. E. Murphy conducted the serv
ices. and his sermon was upon faith and works
He said that there used to be a class of people
who held that to have faith was all that was nee.
essary to be good Christian. Under such be.
lief one might do as he pleased and so long as he
had faith he would be saved. But that belief has
given place to its opposite, and now the principle
is that if a man does what he thinks right and
honest by his fellow all will be we'll with him
in the hereafter whether he has faith in Christian.
ty or not. These are the two extremes. What
we want is the golden mean. To meet the re-
quirements of the Christian religion we must join
with faith good works and charity. 1t is not hard
to understand what is required Of Christians:
all we need to do is to use the common sense we
use in the affairs Of our daily life. There is a
live faith and there is a dead faith. There is
such thing as the moral death of faith-that is
the faith remains in the man after he is morally
dead. As the spirit is dead without faith, so is
faith dead without works. If mans life does
not accord with the faith that is in him he carries
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-04-09
Literary Notes.

The Minneapolis Times came out Sun
day morning with a new ''head- dress. :"
Perhaps there was never daily paper
started in Minnesota that jumped into pop
ular prominence in so shert a period as the
Times has. Let 'er jump.
A few of the articles and illustrations in
this weeks Puck april Sth) are: 1.-The
Boston Girl's Tale. by j. L. Ford; about
Lunches" by G. N. Hood; "Waiting for
the Parade. by F. Upper; and ''All Balled.
Up" by Sgd B. Griffin. Mr.. Grifin's solu-
ton of the street-car problem, "A Possibility
in Street Cars" is both unique and original.
1.-The Scrap Book" is the title of new
st. Paul publication of which the first num-
Der has been received. The journal is dis
tinctly what its name implies, and is made
up of selections from the best of current
literature, and of prose and p0etical gems of
all times. The Scrap Book is handsomely
gotten up with the view to its being bound
in book form. 1t is to be published monthly
by the Scrap Book Publishing Co.. st.
Paul, MINI. Terms: $1.0O per year or 10
cents per copy.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-04-09
SelfShnesS.

Selfshness. not money. is the root of all
evil. All the great schemes for the i'm
provement of mankind fail from ignoring
the natural selfshness of all mankind. The
theories of the Nationalist sound beautiful,
and their arguments are convincing until
you take into consideration the humanity
of man, and his humanity is selfshness.
Both socialists and communists lose sight of
this. and Of anarchy, selfishness is the key
stone.| The successful man, the man who
piles up his thousands long after he has ac-
quired more than he can possibly enjoy. is
but giving play to his selfish instincts to
keep from the less fortunate all he can and
make it his own. The man who acquires
wealth may not be more selfish than other
men, but he has with his selishness the
faculty of gratifying it to greater extent
than others. Turn whatever way he will,
the theOrist is confronted by the fnsur-
mountable wall of individual selfshness,
and until the nature of man is changed his
hopes must fail.-Texas Siftings.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-04-09

about within him dead faith. Faith is golden
light that shines within Us. and the good works is
the Oil that keeps the light of faith burning.
When the oil is exhausted the light dies out. If
it were only necessary to simply believe in order
to be saved. 1 would undertake to save the
whole world. The devils in hell believe and trem-
BILE. Our blessed Lord wishes to save all men and
have them with Him in heaven. but He expects
us to work our way to Him. He stands on the op.
posite side of the river ready to receive us. but
He expects us to plunge in and struggle across.
You must take hold of the work and make your
life harmonic with your faith.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-04-09
State Charity.

Secretary Hart in the report he is prepar-
ing for the national conference of cOrrec-
tions and charities has some figures which
have not been published before. Some of
them are as follows: Total number of pub
lie poor in pOOrhOuses 721; average num-
Der. BAL: net cost. deducting sale of pro-
ducts, 1854, 200; annual cost per inmate. $188;
weekly cost per inmate, $500.
Relief given outside of pOOrhOuses lin
GLIDING hospital care), total expenditure.
1888, O72: estimated number of cases, 10, 900;
total expenditure tor pauperism Including
insanity. $297.272. annual cost of pauper-
ism for each inhabitant of the state, %. 8
cents.
Number of dependent children cared for
in the state public school. 247; average
number, 1O2; total cost. $21. 400. Children
cared for in private orphan asylumS, 500;
average number. $50; total cost, $42. 900, or
800 per inmate.
The prison population for 1890 shows a
total of 527 at the Saltwater prison, an aver
age of 352. and total cost of maintenance,
$81. 500; total number in county jails, 3. 581;
average IT'S; total cost, SOL, 500; total num-
Der in village lock- ups. IS. 936: average So.
The number of pauper inhabitants in
June, 1890, was 5.O41; December, 1890,
1880; making ratio Of pauper to 258 in
habtants in June, and to 166 in Deem
Der, the great difference being made in
Ramsey and Hennepin counties. The ratio
in Hennepin is pauper to 263 inhabitants
in summer and 10 in winter; Ramsey has 1
to 1856 in summer and to Sc in winter, the
total outside being to 267 and to 235.-
Pioneer Press.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-04-09
Death valley.

A scientific commission under the leader
ship of DR.. G. Hart Merriam has recently
been sent by the United States government
to Death Valley to investigate the existing
conditions of that remarkable locality. The
Department of Agriculture is engaged in
mapping out the whole of the United States
into what are called 'faunal areas" and it
is in connection with this work that the en-
terprise has been undertaken. Death Val
ley is so called because party of emigrants
persisted while trying to cross it in 1852.
1t is narrow plain situated on the borders
of Nevada and California, and enclosed by
two mountain ranges some of the peaks of
which rise to height of ten thousand feet.
The mountains are so precipitous that in a
distance of fourteen miles from the plain
there is difference in elevation OF from
two miles above sea level to IT'S feet below
the ocean tide mark. The surface of the
plain consists of salt and alkali, which is
deposited there at certain seasons of the
year by the alkaline river that flows into it
from the AmargOsa desert east of the val
ley. A grey haze is always present that pre-.
vents everything from being distinctly seen.
The valley can be crossed only by certain
paths, as the foot in stepping breaks
through the surface crust and sinks in the
thick alkali paste below. No vegetation is
able to exist there except scanty sage
brush and species of cactus. There is great
dread of the valley on account of the intense
heat that constantly prevails, and which is
made worse by scorching breeze. None of
the mountain streams reach the plain be-
cause the heat dries them up as they ap.
proach it. Many persons at different times
have lost their lives while trying to cross
the valley. 1t is said that in this place the
evaporation of bodily moisture is so great
that three gallons of water day is neces
sary to relieve the thirst of one individual.
1t is therefore most important for the trav-
eler to know exactly where water can be
found before attempting to go over the
plain. 1t is stated that bodies of men and
animals are found scattered throughout the
valley. They do not decay but become
mummified through the peculiar action of
the atmosphere. The object of the present
expedition in exploring this remarkable ter
ritory is to locate places where water can
be found and to obtain specimens of its
flora and fauna.-The Educator.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-04-09
LOCAL PICKINGS.

Guard Henry jenkins resigned Tuesday.
Mrs. J. s. o'Brien was in the prison Monday
with party of friends.
has been spun in our factory.
The lawn along Main street has begun to
show its appreciation Of the April sunshine.
Mr. s. c. Kosher. of Columbus. Ohio was
shown through the prison last Friday by Manager
Dunn.
Mr. Orlando McFall, late chief of police of
Anoka, was assigned to duty guard in this in
stitution Tuesday
Capt Hall was in the prison Tuesday for the
a pretty hard tustle.
Hon. E. w. Durant was reelected mayor of
saltwater at Tuesdays election by the handsome
majority of 4SO votes.
Statement of population April g. Working for
Thresher Co., 1856; working for state. 1866 sick and
infrm, 26. Total population. BIS.
Five prisoners we're received from Crow Wing
county last Friday-two for years each. two for
years each, and one for9 months.
Mrs. D. Nj. Sullivan and Mrs. w. L. Amss. Of
st. Paul. and MIR. and Mrs. John OBrien, of Still
water, were in the prison yesterday.
The board of managers held their regular
monthly meeting last Friday. No business other
than the usual routine transacted.
The laundry has been kept working up to its
full capacity during the past two or three weeks
at the extra work of washing the prison blankets.
-Four men are confined to cots in the hospital
ward with the grip The Of one of the boys
is so serions that his recovery is considered very
doubtful.
The main shaft broke in the blacksmith shop
Tuesday morning, which stopped work in the shop
for the day. 1t took the workmen all day and the
following night to repair the break.
Foreman Sutton of the engine shop has been
reelected as one of the aldermanic fathers of
saltwater MIR. Sutton attributes his success to
his winning looks more than to his political
shrewdness.
Geo. c. McNeal. who was at one time guard
in this institution, was a visitor Tuesday. Mr..
McNeal dropped his annual dollar in treasure
box, and remarked that he could not get along
without THE MIRROR.
Mrs. Helen A. Mcclure. widow of Judge Nc.
Clure, has presented stone cross to Muller Post
No. l. G.. A. r.. to be placed in the lot in Fairvew
cemetery in memory of the Posts old and staunch
friend Judge VIM. NJ. Mcclure.
Mr.. John Hilley, of Gordon Wis, was in the
city Monday and called in to see how his subscrip-
ton account was getting along. He found it in q
healthy condition. which cannot be said of the &C.
counts of some other good people in the same
book.
There is now in the course of construction in
the Thresher company's engine shop the first one
of a number of larger sized traction engines than
have ever been made in the prison. This new
engine is to be known the 16.horse-power Giant
traction engine. The largest made heretofore
was l4.horse.power engine.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-04-09
Crime in Brazil.

1t will throw some light upon the char
acter of the inhabitants of Fernando de
Noronha to know how crime is looked upon
by the common people in Brazil. and [ can
not better show this than by relating bit
of personal experience.
I had the misfortune at one time to
wound Brazilian labOrer-in his dignity.
He thereupon threatened to take my life,
and was by no means careful to keep his
resolutions to himself. AS the carrying
out of such determination upon his part
would have caused me much inconvenience
l called upon him in person. with the pur-
pose, if possible. of dissuading him. 1
found that he did not look upon the condi-
ton of a criminal with dread at all. He
told me frankly that if he should succeed in
carrying out his designs he knew perfectly
we'll what his career would be. lat pres
ent," said he, Il am obliged to work for
living; if am sent to Jail my living will be-
furnished me and l shall have nothing to,
do. If you are dead there will be no one to
appear against me in the courts as my &C.
cuser, and in the course of year or less
shall be set free, we'll rested. and with the
reputation in the community of being man
of courage"
In this case 1 saw to it that he had the
opportunity of enjoying the coveted otium
cum dignitate in Jail without having to
commit the crime. But in country where
wrong doing sets so lightly upon the con-
science. and where it so frequently goes al
together unpublished. the criminal class is
large. as we should expect.
Many of the prisoners on the convict ISL
hon hwy hot
seemed to be very odd names, and l learned
that they were nicknames taken from some
circumstance connected with the crimes
they were eXpiating. Sometimes there was
a chastity sort of humOr about these names.
One, who had murdered a priest, was called
80 Padre" the priest; another, who had
murdered man for his money and had
found but half pataca upon him, was
called "Meia Pataca." half pataca, about
16 cents: another. for a similar reason. was
called 'Quatro Vintens," cents.
These are simply instances of how the,
minds of these people dwelt constantly
upon crime, how they admired crime. and
consequently gravitated toward it. About
their work in shop or field the daily bread
of their minds was to think and talk of
crime in every shade that diseased minds
and perverted natures can cOnjure it up.
One would entertain his companions by de-
failing to them the story of some crime
committed by himself or of which he had
knowledge, while every one listened attent-
lively. like so many experts. The story
ended. criticism began. and each one would
indicate what he considered the weak points
in the plan and its execution, and would
suggest improvements here and there. One,
story led to another. and. as might be ex-
pected, minds accustomed to this highly
seasoned food soon rejected all Other.-John
G.. Branner, in Popular Science Monthly.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-04-09

Whenever you hear man clarifying the
past and driveling of the good old days. you
may be sure that mans physical and intel
lectual powers are waning. and that he is
struggling further and further behind in the
rush of the worlds progress. The best
thing about the good old days is that they
have not got return ticket. The past,
can't come back if it wants to ever so bad.
Texas Siftings.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-04-09
An Invocation.

Wake in your caverns struggling worms!
Ho! half dead spiders, wake and spin!
Unfold, ye curled-up insect germs.
Come forth, and get your find work in.
What are you thinking of? You must
Bestir yourselves. Hi! do you hear!
The Spring has come. Get up and dust!
You can't expect to sleep all year,
Madeline S. Bridges, in Puck
Arizona republican., 1891-05-07

SUCH men as "Old Hutch" the broken down speculator of Chicago, get little sympathy from the public at large in their trouble. A man who systematically and without conscience amuses himself and fills his pockets at the expense of starving thousands, is not entitled to much sympathy. The poor people who have paid more for their flour or gone without that necessity, owing to Hutch inson's manipulations, will be very apt to take their view of the case.
Arizona republican., 1891-05-07

TIE San Francisco Erdminsr of May 2 says: "In the item of raisins, for i'm stance, the census shows that not box is produced in the Union outside of this State." Mir. Ezamaer, we produced enough London layers last season for the consumption of the Salt River valley, besides shipping some three carloads of dried grapes to Eastern points. This coming fall the pack will be very con siderable of choice raisiRs, and in 1898 we propose to capture the blue ribbon at Chicago. Correct your error and watch your laurels, please.
Arizona republican., 1891-05-07
In Favor of Canadi an Barley.

BUFFALO, May 6.-The senate con- mittee on trade relations with Canada began hearing here today. John B. Manning, representing the malting in- terest, said the thirty cents duty put on Canadian barley has annihilsted that barley. He declared Canadian barley is better for malting than that grown in the United States. A number oi other witnesses were examined.
Arizona republican., 1891-05-07

SAYS the Globe Silper Belt: "rhe nomination of Thomas Davis by the Re publicans of Pinsl county, as a candi- date for representative in the Territorial Constitutional Convention, could not be improved upon. He is man of conserva- tive ideas, is well versed in what is necessary to constitute a State and for that reason should be elected"
Arizona republican., 1891-05-07
Horse Sale

CLEVELAND, May 6.--At the Emory Fasig sale yesterday number of horses were disposed of at good prices. Don Monteith, by Electioneer, went to II. F. Hayes for $3400. Suisun, by Elec- tioneer Susie to B. L. Lay, for 5000 Bud, by Electioneer, to Geo. K. Blair, Tyron, Pennsylvania, $26O0. Cora Bell, by Electioneer, to same, 5000. Coraline, by Electioneer, Cora, J. c. Lineman Lima, Ohio s3500. Fifty-three horses brought $45, ,760.
Arizona republican., 1891-05-07
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

UPSTATE OF HENRY W. KUEHLE, DE- lL ceased. -...... '.. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned administrator of the estate of Henry W. Kuehle, deceased, to the creditors of, and all persons having claims against said deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers within ten months afterthe first publication, to wit, the 27th day of March 1891, to the said Administrator at his office on Center street, in the Commer- cial Hotel building in Phoenix, Arizona, the same beingthe place for the transaction of the business of said estate.
 Dated March p, 1891.
 JULIUS F. SCHIECK,
 Administrator.
Arizona republican., 1891-05-07

IT IS becoming rapidly apparent that Rudini is simply trying to keep down a Crispi ghost-dance, by agitating the New Orleans business. We ought to ap- preciate the delicacy of Sig. Rudini's position. We've been there ourselves.
Arizona republican., 1891-05-07

IN the appointment of Messrs. Shaver and Perley the Governor has picked out two good citizens for important posi- tions, and gentlemen who will discharge the duties of their offices to the satisfac- ton of the people.
Arizona republican., 1891-05-07

Now that the Editorial Association of Southern California have decided to hold their meeting at Flagstaff, every effort should be made by the Arizona brethren to make their stay pleasant. California does nothing by halves, neither should Arizona
Arizona republican., 1891-05-07
AGENCIES.
SIO.OO REWARD.

So many complaints have been made by sub scribers of having their paper stolen that THE REPUBLICAN will give a reward of 5000 for in formation leading to the arrest and conviction of any person caught stealing this paper from the yards or steps of subscribers.
Arizona republican., 1891-05-07

THE new Yuma will be handsomer and more important town in every way. Yuma, with her natural advantages, is not to be kept down by an over-dose of water
Arizona republican., 1891-05-07
Getting Even.

FLORENCE, May Civilian Jacques, an American, from Newton, Mass, was out driving with his daughter yesterday, when a mob of Italians pursued his car riage, pelted it with stones and severely injured his daughter, who interfered in his defense.
Arizona republican., 1891-05-07
NOTICE.

THE REPUBLICAN is pleased to contribute in public matters, but all notices of fes- tivals, fairs, meetings of societies. suppers' en- tertainments and mentions of marriages, births and deaths beyond the regular announcement will be charged for at regular rates.
Arizona republican., 1891-05-07
WORTHY OF PERUSAL

Gradually correspondents are being secured at all advantageous points; thus every incident of interest occurring in any part of the Territory will be placed before our readers as speedily as cleo tricity can send it. THE REPUBLICAN will earnestly watch city, county and territorial affairs with the utmost jeal- ousy in behalf of the people.
 By following the course laid out, with the introduction of new and desirable local features that must cause THE RE PUBLICAN to be more interesting than it ever has been, it is hoped to make it in- dispensible to all who want the news of the day. It will be welcomed to every counting-room, and by every reader, as an instructive, pleasant visitor, and a
 Valued Friend and Advisor
 No other State or Territory in the Great West is go thoroughly covered by the circulation of one paper as is Arizona by THE REPUBLICAN. It is equipped with ample facilities for the prompt publication of the news, and it's large circulation is so systematized that it reaches its subscribers in all the impor. sant towns and settlements in the Terri tory on the day of publication.
Arizona republican., 1891-05-07
The Columns of The Republican

Show the earnestness of it's purpose by the expansive thoroughness of its news gathering methods, its carefully written editorials, and the exclusion from its columns of whatever would make it ob- jectionable for entering the family cir cie--these evidences are most conclusive that an intelligent and discriminating patronage is the kind sought for. Be- sides giving full details of local occur ences and noteworthy events, special telegrams on all matters of interest to this Territory, as well as those regularly received through the Associated Press reports, will be published daily.
Arizona republican., 1891-05-07

TIE Turks have stopped another Rus sian vessel in the Bosphorus. The Turks will stop one too many vessels of that kind if extreme caution is not mead
Arizona republican., 1891-05-07

importance. They are welded to the idea that partisan processes are upon the whole the best; and they are not likelyto abandon this view under any circumstances.
Arizona republican., 1891-05-07
NOTICE TO BUSINESS MEN.

From this date THE REPUBLICAN will not be responsible for any bills unless contracted on written order ot the management.
 W. L. VAIL, Manager.
Arizona republican., 1891-05-07
SILVER, COPPER AND LEAD.

Silver was quoted yesterday at s'4c per ounce; copper at s12.75 per loo pounds, and lead at $40 per 100 pounds
Arizona republican., 1891-05-07
For Health, Rest or Pleasure

The Hotel del Coronado has no rival on earth It Is the most charming of places. This idea summer resort is well worthy of visit. Out door sports and indoor amusements of all kinds Yachting, fishing and hunting are always good One can have q continual round of enjoyment there. For terms for the season, room plans ol pamphlets, address,
 E.S. BABCOCK, Manager, Coronado
Arizona republican., 1891-05-07
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Il dissolved partnership.
 F. A. PHILLIPS,
 VIM. C0RLETT.
Arizona republican., 1891-05-07

It affords pleasure to the management of THE REPUBLICAN to be entitled to &C., knowledge steady and marked increase in the circulation. This, doubtless, is the best, as it is the most substantial, evidence that could be given that it is gaining the approval and confidence of the people. The more SO is this gratify- ing, as the new subscribers rank among the best and most substantial residents of Arizona; these invariably have mani tested their kindly feeling, not simply by becoming subscribers, but by their accompanying favorable and kindly ex- pressions of appreciation.
Arizona republican., 1891-05-07
United states. - NS

Isn't it better to have our little joke and feel that in this country the plumber is a we'll paid, prosperous man and a more important element as consumer than he would be at English wages?
Arizona republican., 1891-05-07
TO BE ABLE TO SERVE THE
Best Interests of the Territory

And to enable THE REPUBLICAN to fulfill itslmpor.ant mission of usefulness with a measurable degree ofcredit, every effort will be used in trying to comprehend the actual requirements of all classes throughout Arizona. Every assistance will be generously rendered in fostering and encouraging new enterprises.
Arizona republican., 1891-05-07

THE REPUBLICAN is the only newspaper be- tween Galveston, Texas, and Los Angeles, Call fornia, which publishes the full telegraphic re- port of the Associated Press-the largest news gathering agency in the world.