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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-01-07

Delicacy of feeling is not confined to
gentle people, commonly so called. 1t is
we'll known, for example, by those who
have to do with men confined in prison that
such cOnvicts never speak the lated word
''prison." but invariably use some euphem-
istic substitute. this institution" being
perhaps the one oftenest adopted. In my
girlhood, wrote Mrs. Andrew Lang, the
favOrite housemaid of a friend of mine
"gave warning" as she was going to be
married. Indeed" said the lady. land
what is your future husband?" ''Please,
ma'am, he's an asker" IA what?" IAN
asker" IL don't understand. What does
he do?" 'Well. ma'am. he-he goes about
the Streets and If he sees any one coming
along that looks kind. newell. he just
stops 'em and asks 'em to give him trife.
and he makes quite comfortable living in
that way" do you mean beggar?"
'.Well, ma'am, some people do call it that;
we call it asker. '"-Selected.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-01-07

We are pleased to see that Hon. A. De
Lacy Wood. the veteran Minnesota editor
and publisher, has been appointed judge of
probate for Cook county. He will surely
give everybody fair shake in his jurisdic-
ton, and he will not forget his fellow pub.
fishers when the estate of the delinquent
subscriber comes to probate.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-01-07

Still they come. but 1.-THE more the mer
rier." The new conner is the Industrial
School Courier from Kearney, Nebraska. 1t
is published semi monthly for the benefit of
the inmates of the Industrial school. 1t is
one of the handsomest of all the industrial
school journals published.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-01-07
WHAT TO DO WITH THEM.

During this winter the terms of number
of the convicts in the penitentiary at Still
water will expire. What will be the future
of these men?
The state law contains a provision which
permits the prison board to appoint spe-
cial commissioner to pay some attention to
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-01-07

The Romans IN the time of the poet
Horace delighted in the flesh of the
donkey and served wild ass from Africa
as far greater delicacy than venison. y
which goes to show how time changes even
the human appetite. Only the bull dog
thinks of tasting the deah fellahs nova
DAYS.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-01-07

1t must be that Chicago expects Boston
as visitor. for an exchange says: IA solid
train load OF beans. twelve carloads in all.
left Sallcoy. CAL, recently. consigned to
Chicago by the Farmers Alliance of
Ventura county,"
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-01-07

The Sibley County Republican has been
absorbed by the Sibley County Enterprise.
The banner of A. G. Buck is nailed to the
mast of the absOrbee.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-01-07

Without protesting to make Christmas
number at all, the Review of Reviews is. in
fact, giving its readers two numbers so full
of extra and timely attractions as to justify
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-01-07
Carl Pretzel,s Philosophy.

A Teller don't shed any chenuine pity. till he
wants q little by himself.
goot turn done a friendt more worth as
six turns vot you didn't done.
1t vas been said dot Evey made temptations of
Atam. but dots besser don't belief dot till We
vas heer her side of dot shtory. aind it.-Chicago
National Weekly.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-02-04

The Confederate Government was by this
time wei organized, and many Of the
OFFICERs OF THE 4. s. NAVY DESERTED
the old flag and espoused the cause OF the
Southern Cuniederacy One Of the first
traitors 10 throw mp his commission was
Commander Raphael Semmes, who subse-
quently gained nOtOTiety as the Commander
Of the steamer Alabama. He Immediately
proceeded 90 the seat Of the rebel Govern
ment aud offered his services TO the Conied-
crate Secretary of the Navy, and at The same
iimc proposed to organize a system OF pri-
watering which, IN fact, was nothing less
than pratoerIng His service was accepted
and his proposition adopted.
A board composed OF the traitorOus naval
officials was speedily appointed, charged with
theduty OF examining and purchasing steam
eTs suitable for priyatecring purposes.
The hound met i'm New Orleans, where a
number Oi CUasting steamers were exam
lned among which WAS the Habana, 300
ION propeller, which before the opening OF
hostlliiies piled between New Orleans and
Havana tnba The Halmna was accepted
by the board on recommendation OF Semmes,
who declared that she would answer hls
purpose She WAS immediately handed
over 10 him, aud he proceeded 20 alter her
10 suit has purpose. Her two light masts
were taken out and three heavier ones put
in: her upper cabins were taken down, and
suitahic quarters ior officers and crew put
up below decks and, after having a couple OF
guns mounted on her spar-deck, she WIS
ready Tor sea. Her name was changed 10
Sumter, In honor Of the first blow struck
ngainst the Union The Stars and Bars was
run up 10 herpeall, and Commander Semmcs
placed IN command. She was put in COm-
mission early IN June, and few days there
after slie dropped down The river and an
ChOrcd
UNDER THE GUNS or FORT JACKSON,
10 wasca Tor a favorable opportunity To slip
out 10 sea. Nearly TWO weeks elapsed, how
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-02-04

sailed for England, and some Of its members
soon found themselves ahoat again on
THE NOTORIOUS ALABAMA,
commanded by our acquaintance, Mr.. Semmos,
whose piTatical career ended of Cherb0urg, on
the coast Of France, where he met his match in
the person Of the brave Capt. WinslOw and the
gallant Yankee tars that manned the guns OF
the kCarsarge.
The Brooklyn remained on blockade duty,
capturing several small prizes until November.
1861, when she was ordered North for repairs,
arriving IN due course of time at the League
Island Nayy.yard, Philadelphia, where the
crew was paid OF and discharged. The repairs
having been completed, she was again put in
commission, aud under a new set of officers and
crew sailed in tie latter part OF December,
le6l, for Pensacola, Fla.
LIST OF OFFICERS.
Capt. Thos. T. Craven, commanding; Lieut..
X. B. Lowry, Executive Officer; Lieut. James
Okaue; George DeWhurst J. {. SpohOrd. w.
G. Gibbs, Lyman Wells Acting Masters; ii. i.
Grafton and John r. Bartlett, Midshipmcn !;
Samuel jackson, surgeon; J. S. Knight, Assist
ant surgeon &. ". Abbott, Paymasteri James
Forney First Lieutenant of Marines; Benz. G.
Chassaiug, First Assistant Engineer; A. Y
Frazer Second Assistant Engineer; J. l..
Bright, b Il. Myer B. ID. Clemens Jos. Morgan,
Third Assistant Engineers; ID. Beardsly, JAS
Buck. II. Bartlett H. C. Leslie, Acting Mas
ter5 Mates; J. A. Selmar, Boatswain; William
Yates, Gunner; w. T.. Toy, Carpenter; J..
Stevens, Salmakcr
On arriving az Pensacola The Brooklyn re-
ported 10 Flag Officer W. ". Mexican, COM
manding the lrigate Niagara, who ordered her
to her old station at Pass a lOutre, on block
ado duty.
Nothing Of any Importance occurred until
the morning Of Feb 10, when at about o'clock
a. m. large sidewheel ocean steamer sue
ceoded in breaking through the line OF block
aders and put 10 sea-
The Brooklyn Immediately slipped her cable
and gave chase, which lasted for nearly l3
hours. As the chase continued il was soon
made apparent, IN spite OF the most strenuous
efforts the runner was making 10 escape that
the Brooklyn was gradually oyerhauling her,
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-02-04
Oaick-WIttsd.
lHarper's Jfaga=iHe.1

An actor now famous made his disappearance
on the stage in provincial city where theater-
goers were accustomed to make their disapprOyal
felt when an entertainment did not succeed in
pleasing them. He was young and nervous,
and failed dismally in the part he was en-
deavOring TO present, and soon found himself
the target for an assortment Of Objectionable
bric-a- brac. When the uprOar was at its high
est one OF his disgusted auditors flung q cab
bage-head at him. As il fell on the stage the
actor picked it up and stepped forward to the
footliglts. lie raised his hand to command
silence and when his t0rmentors paused to hear
what he had to say, exclaimed pointing TO the
cabbage head:
Ladies and gentlemen, / expected to please
you with my acting, but / confess | did not
expect that anyone in the audience would lose
his head over II"
He was allowed to proceed without further
nlOies tatiOn.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-02-04

one gun on land is equal TO three afloat. which
has been conceded by all military men, IL will
be admitted that the advantage lay greatly
with the Confederates Let us see how the
Yankee blue;iackets acquitted themselves IN
the trying ordeal.
A word as to who were the principal COM
manders on the Confederate side. Brighten.
J. X. Duncan, commanding the defenses on
land; Lieut. Col. Edward Higgins. command
ing at Forts Jackson and st. Philip, with head
quarters at the former foTt Capt. Nj. T. Squires
commanded at Fort St. Philip during the en-
gagement; Commander J. X. Mitchell, {. ). NJ,
commanding the defenses ahOat
Having now described the Confederate de-
feuses, We will return TO the Union feet and
see what preparations il has made for the
reduction of the defenses First Of all it was
necessary 10 remove part Of the distractions
across the channel in order 10 secure a passage
way for the fleet For this purpose the Ad
miral selected the gunboats ltasea, Leut-Com-
mander Caldwell, aud Pinola, Lieut.. Com
mander Crosby. The expedition was placed
In charge Of Capt II. II. Bell. During the
night of the Goth Of April, the expedition got
under way and moved up to the line Of obstruc-
tions, and, in spite of the heavy FIRE that was
opened upon the boats succeeded in severing
the chain cable, and making an opening wide
enough for the feet TO pass through in single
lne
III Auc meantime lnc CleW OF the DTuohlNH
was busily engaged preparing the ship for the
fight. All the light spars were sent down from
alOlt and the howitzers sent 10 the tops; bags
filled with sand were placed around the steam
drum; all the spare chain cable was brought
up from below and hung over the side as to
cover that part Of the ships hull where the
boilers were located.
THIS CHAIN ARNoR DEVICE
proved TO be a capital idea and a wise precau.
tion, as the sequel will show. All the other
vessels of the feet adopted the same device as
a protection against the enemy's shot. Every
thing being n readiness for the general assault
the Admiral instructed the Commander Of each
ship TO be in readiness TO get under way early
the next morning.
Two o'clock a. m April 24-ever- memorable
date-the cry Light ho!" from the lookouts
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-02-04
a Good one On Papa.
LUrnks,s Mnnn-fne.L

There is a story told of a veteran night eiitOr
who for some reason, had couple of days OF.
For years he had reached his home a5 about
o'clock in the morning slept until late in the
afternoon, and been Obliged TO rush off TO his
work. His children naturally saw but little of
him. On this occasion he found it necessary to
correct his youngest daughter for some flagrant
breach Of discipline. The child rushed TO her
mother. flushed with Indignation Mamma"
she exclaimed, 80 that man wiv whiskers that
,leeps here DAYTIME pankel mo-
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-02-04
Lots Of It in Texas.

Miss Wabash-Ies, indeed, the snow is per-
fectly delightful and we'll have such Jolly times
while il lasts. l suppose that you Texans
hardly know what slu!ghing means. do you ?
Miss Dallas from TeXas)-Don't we? The
day before / left 20 come North 10 visit you
Col Seruggs shot a cowboy in the morning,
a horse-thief was hanged in the public square
about noon and couple Of niggers were
lynched az the County jail early in the even
ing. IL you want 10 sce Staying, cousin, come
TO Texas.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-02-04
Her Kind OF a hover.

The elder Of two daughters in one of our
West End families was lately married and left
home the same evening on her wedding tour.
1t was not till the vacant place appeared at the
breakfast table the next morning that the
father realized the full measure Of the breach
made in the family circle, and turning to the
other daughter, a miss Of ten years, he said
"See here. my young lady, this severing O
family relations is something am not going tC
put up with, and if / ever see any fellow COM
ing around here after you shall most assuredly
set the dogs on him."
"WelI," replied the little one, "when / am
big enough to have real, rightly beau, if he
and between US can't get around you and the
dogs, too then set them on him, and won't
say a word"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-02-04
armH. more especiaII1 Shermnn,s Corna. ~

army, more especially Sherman's Corps, was
at hand 10 defend and utilize it."
Thus we have Sherman's and MePherson's
Corps closing up this 18th Of May on the
iated city. Farther to the left McClernand's
Corps, to which we belonged, was also NOV
ing on the foe.
The turn to the left. in order to reach the
Baldwin's Ferry road, took US q much far
ther distance than the other corps had to
make; but we halted about 10 o'clock at
night within some six miles of Vicksburg.
/ recall our camp there yiyidly. We searched
for water in every direction. A good mile
had to be gone to find it. Some gave the
search up and lay down without supper or
coffee. There were scarcely any cooking
utensils in the company. All our company
baggage had been left behind at Champions
Hill with our knapsacks. Some -four had
been issued-Or procured in some other way,
! have forgotten nOw-and those who were
fortunate pOssessors Of fryiDg-pans made
batter and
PROCEEDED TO COOK
with a speed and vigor that many house,
wife might have tried in vain to equal. 1t
was amusing to hear the soldiers speaking
for their turns:
Jim, want that pan when you're DONE"
"Can't have it. George spoke before you."
"Speak for it after you, George"
you'll have to ask Alec about that; he
comes next"
And thus it would go the rounds.
Having half hardtack in some way still
in my hayersaek, and plenty Of sugar taken
from the plantations, did not trouble my
self about the pan, but spread down my
rebel blanket which had procured at Black
River, and on it went to sleep. The hour
was about midnight. About half-past 2 or
at most 8 o'clock we were aroused and
ordered to move Immediately Being the
first up, laid claim to what was now the
single frying pan of the company, and pro-
ceeded to fry. Ny cake promised to be a
most handsome one, and was beginning to
congratulate myself upon my good fortune,
when down the line rode the Colonel How
he did swear as he thundeTed out his com
mands:
Fall in, fall in, every man of you!
Don't you know there's a rebel brigade
right on you? Fall in"
1t was dangerous to linger at such times,
but my cake had got warmed on one side,
and thought should have time to do as
well by the other before all the boys were
in line. Lifting up the pan, attempted to
give it the hoist of the skillful turner of
pancakes. The only difference was that
didn't happen to be very skillful, and down
it went in the dirt.
There was certainly no time for lamenta-
tiOns, and, seizing my musket, fell into my
place and away we went toward Vicksburg.
We marched rapidly for three miles and
then moved forward with greater caution.
Halfway to the city we sent out foraging
parties, and there was certainly great need
for something to eat. Nearly every man
there was breakfastles5, and, worse still, had
nothing TO break that fast, If he had had all
the time in the world TO spend on it. Never
theless, the cimmand was in good spirits
/ were we not soon TO catch sight of the
object of all our effort, Yicksburg itself?
Il, L.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-02-04
Bound To Hnrn r.

MCsr and I igW have it, exclaimed the little
man and he dashed the paper % the H0Or, jumped
ffou uis chair and brought his cliuChed hand down
on the table vigorously then moppIng his brow
aud adjusting his glasses, he seated himself seized
d. I. Ferry y Co. SeeGsmeu. Detroit. NJ lch.
cent tsDtrt Referring to your advertisement in
IuE NATIONAL TRIBUNE. notice that your Seed
ANNUAL for ls9, is Tree To all applicants. As buy
considerable quantities. of vegetable and flower
seeds esch sprung. would esteem "a q favor u ven
woUid mail me your Catalogue. My ueighbOrss say
10 Is tAe best.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-02-04
Hoods SaYsapaYiIIa

has been found 81 iucstmahie value la restoring
desired vigor after Ia grippe. scarlet fever. diph.
iberia, pneumonia aud other proslratius dsscAses.
Hoods Pills cure liver ills.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-02-04
La Grippe

How to Avoid It's Attacks and How To Re-
cover from Its Effects.
A. Ia grippe Is undoubtedly caused by some
micro-orPau-m carried in and by the mir, the best
general advice which can be given Is 90 avoid ex
posure IA Indictment weather aud keep your
strength up. your blood la good condition aud
your digestive organs la regular action These
last three conditions can best DE attained by taking
Hoods sarsapuriila, which 70 happily meets the
requirements that with ils protection you
kood Not Fear La Grippe.
II hns been wiltlly said that Ia grippe keeps
you sick fifteen days after you are well" so slowly
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-02-04

WTANTED-Oue agent In every town % handIe our
w goods. W. nave n new water alter FOR household
use which will remove enough sediment from uataF
supply In fifteen minute, 20 cIse 10 % be sold wherever
shown. We propose 90 give away several hundred %
thpIu and lf I've i town city having water
works where we have no canva5ser we viii mail YOU
free 0f cost condition chat agree 90 canvas
with Do at least two DAYS aud further handle t E
Ged Mention This paper. Address,
JONES NAM FACTI RING CO..
= t3 Franklin ~. Boston, 1iuss.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-02-04
RAISED THE STARS AND STRIPES

KAIHEU IHE 0TNH0 AND 6TEIFTs
on the United St1tes-Aint. The sight Of the
glorious Old banner floating over the public
building drove the mub To such a frenzy that
they tore the DAG dove aud tTampIci il under
foot. The insult WAS met hy a threat from the
Admiral 10 the clccEt that If il should be re-
peatcd he would open, fire on the city. Capt.
II. II. Bell landcd ~itB squad OF marines aud
two hOwitzcrs, asd Proceeded 70 the Custom
house aud hostsd the starry nag over that
building. This time the mob respected the
colors, and kept quasi. Five days later the
transports having on board Gen. Butler aud his
army came up the river aud landed their liy-
ing freight. The control aud Government oi
the city was then handed over to Gen. Butler.
10 bC s8utliuFfl
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-02-04

Very truly yours.
RICHARD Doe.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-10-26
THE HUMB BILE DAVID.
He Tells the Tiger What Great Man
Grover Cleveland Is.

New YORK, October 25.-Tammany
Hall held grand ratification meeting
tonight. The Wigwam was packed and
the throng about the - open air, over
flow stands filled up the streets and par
alyzed traffic for blocks around. 1t
is claimed the total attendance exceeded
100000.
Senator D. 8. Hill was received with
great cheering. He expressed contempt
for the ostentatious zeal of a new con-
vert who, after having for years enjoyed
the honors and emoluments OF position
conferred on him by his party, suddenly
assumes to see new light, turns around
and bitterly assails his former political
associates with venomous vituperation.
Referring to Cleveland and Stevenson,
Senator Hill said: ''They both answer
the Jeffersonan standard of
fitness, and both have been
satisfactorily tested in public service,
both represent the cherished principles
of our party in this campaign. Mr.
Cleveland needs no eulogy at my hands.
His life and public service are familiar
to the people. His administration was
disnified. honest and able, safely with
stood popular criticism, passed into his
tory and reflected credit upon the coun-
try. His reelection will not only be a
personal triumph but vindication of
our principles and the triumphs of the
Democratic party
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-10-26
TEN THOUSAND AHEAD.
Where Registration Figures Place the
Republica ms in New York.

NEW YORK, October 25.-Experts who
have been figuring on the registration
agree that the registration will exceed
100000, and may go as high as $4,000.
1t is generally believed that the Prohibi-
tionists and Socialists will poll about
10000, and Croker expects about 800, 600
votes to be polled, which would leave
the Republican and Democratic aggre-
gates about $1,000. If the proportion
of Republican registration is equal to
the averages of other years, the party
ought to poll from 125,000 to 130, 900
votes, which would leave the Democratic
majority 10000 to $4,000 votes. So far
as analysed. the registration returns in
dicate that the Republicans are keeping
up their proportionate share of the in
crease. The presumed majority of co.
600 OF thereabouts agrees with the esti-
mates of careful observers made before
the registration was taken. Croker
himself would be amazed if the Demo-
cratic majority was over 1000. Dana,
Grace and others estimate 10000, while
Whitney puts it at 81, 10000.
Chairman Murphy, of the Democratic
committee, estimates that the Republi-
cans will come to Harlem river with 90,-
900. As the Democrats estimate their
majorities at $4,000, this leaves the Re-
publicans 10000 ahead.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-10-26
HER LAST JOURNEY,
Arrangements for Conveying the Remains
to indianapolis.

Arrangements for Conveying the Remains
to indianapolis.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, October 25.-Ar-
rangements for the special train which
will bear Mrs. Harrison's remains from
Washington to indianapolis were com
pleted by Vice President Frank Thomp-
son of the Pennsylvania railroad today.
Accommodations will be provided for
the President, his family, and few per-
sonal friends, including the Vice Presi-
dent members of the Cabinet and their
families. At 11.30 a. m. Thursday, the
train will leave Washington, reaching In
dianapolis at $50 Friday morning. The
return will be made as soon as convent
ent after the funeral services Friday eve
ming. The mourners are expected to be
in Washington again at 6.10 p. m. Satur
day. The train will consist of combi-
nation, baggage and drawing room car,
dining car, three sleepers, the Presidents
private car and an observation car, con-
tanning the remains.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-10-26
York County sunday Schools.

SAco, October 25.-The annual conven-
ton of the York County Sunday School
Association was held at North Berwick
today, with 100 delegates in attendance.
Addresses were made on various Sunday
school topics by prominent clergymen
and laymen of the county, Mrs. Lucia E..
F. Kimball of Chicago, national Sunday
school secretary of the Women's Chris
tian Temperance Union, and Rev. G. H.
Spaulding. At the business meeting
these officers were elected:
President-W. T. Hussey, North Berwick.
Secretary and Treasurer-Rev. T. F. Millit of
Eliot.
Assistant Secretary-Rev. Joseph Monitor of
NeMtald