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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-02-11
sBUTLER,S BOOK.o

Gen. Benjamin F. Butler. the most
unique living character in the United
States. has just published book in which
he tells the story of his life. We have not
seen the book, except through the eyes of
the reviewers. but we are sure he has told
some truths concerning important affairs
connected with the war of the rebellion
that will not coincide with the true state
ments of other persons who took prominent
parts in the same affairs. The General, we
have heard said. has memory that never
forgets. therefore he has, perhaps. put some
things in his book that others will think he
should have cOurteOusly forgotten twenty.
five or thirty years ago. AS Gen. Butler is
now in his seventy. fifth year it is not likely,
being man of prudence. that he has al.
lowed himself much latitude in his state.
ment of facts. We are sorry therefore that
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-02-11

has already made failure. and which is
therefore disinclned either to believe in or
encourage him." and then continues as
follows:
Moreover. while he has in some cases acquired
something in the way Of regular and industrious
habits. and while he may begin his new career
with more or less definite resolutions to make it
an improveme mt on the past, still he must have
come to lean more or less the props of sur.
veillance; and, these props removed, he has moth.
ing between such stability of character as he may
possess and the general distrust. 1t is a severe
test. and the moral sturdiness which can with.
stand it must be very genuine. Temptation,
whether similar different to that which first
caused his downfall. has new and powerful argu.
ment. He is easily made to feel that he has
nothing to lose and that the only success life has
for hi no is successful villainy.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-02-11
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 as every inmate
IL 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 are 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 reeds of the prison by rejecting
its inner life and thus aid the Of moral ad-
vsncement and prison reform.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-02-11
NONE ARE PERFECT.

| There is not, there never was, and there
never will be an absolutely just man. We
hear of the just judge, but he does not ex
ist Man is fallible being: judge is only
man. Because a man has been placed
upon the seat of justice it does not follow
that he will be an exact personfication of
justice. Yet there are many who expect
that he should ever keep the scales evenly
balanced. If man could do that he would
be Intellectually equal to God. There are
undoubtedly judges who are willfuly un-
just, but the great majority are men who
feel the weight of their responsibilities as
the chosen arbiters of the disagreements be-
tween man and man. They do all their
acts in GOd-fearing spirit, but they donot
always escape errors. because they are only
men, and mans work is never perfect even
for long in his own sight. The present
generation is tearing down and reconstruct
ing the work of its predecessor; the coming
generation will have to undo and correct
the work we are doing to- day. This should
always be borne i'm mind. that we are not
only liable to make mistakes but that we
actually do make them all along the way
of life. 1t is on this account that charity is
counted the first of virtues. There is no
man in greater need of charity than the
judge, for on no other man are so many
perplexing responsibilities placed. He must
pass judgment. yet the proof may so evenly
balance the scales that hairs weight
would tip the beam either way. Those who
suffer defeat in just cause should bear in
mind that the judge is not reader of mems
souls and that he can only see the outside
of things. Then the judge also should re-
member that his judgment may have been
wrong, that he may have been mised by
appearances and the prejudices that take
hold upon the human mind no matter how
hard one may endeavor to rise superior to
them. There is no better place on earth to
study the failure of mans justice than in a
state prison. There we may find say, three
men serving sentences of five. seven and ten
years for the one crime. They were CO.
partners in the crime, yet the Judge has
seen fit in his judgment to make great diff.
ference in the amount of punishment
allotted to each. To those acquainted with
the history of the crime and the true char
acters of the men the judges action
amounts to almost a judicial outrage, for
the greatest criminal of the three has per.
haps been given the lightest punishment
q
fact throughout the whole world in matters
regulated by the human judgment. A man
should never burn the bridges behind him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-05
mac UNCONSTITUTIONAL Han.
The Supreme Lodge WIN Probably Tame
Some Action.

The next convention of the supreme
Lodge Kniehts Pythias. which viii De nei s
nj Kansas City. commencing August zSu,
will be OF more than usual interest," 70 ~
Pythian brotherhood in this city. a. II y
expected that the plans oil tne hl ~;
memorial will be fully discussed anu Po''T
bly, brought TO maturity. u;.os
The treasurer OF the Grand Lodge lint
Memorial Committee. Past Grand Onan,
cellor G. L. Loehr. who has taken MS
active part IN the matter. Will be IN "
tendance as q special representative ~
push matters TO CONCLUSION.
The various lodges in the city nave con-
tributed handsomely to this fund, as wen
as nave several others scattered over tns
whole State. together with the granu
LODGES of other States. 1t - proposed "
make this hall, which will be contributes
TO by the order universal, The home Oh tne
Grand Lodge Of Virginia, as wei as q
meeting-place for the city lodges. VIRGINS,
and esDecially Richmond. Will 90 great
deal towards making II q success;
The Supreme Lodge has on hanu nov
several thousand dollars coilecseu
Throughout the various grand Iurisdlcl,ons
which il will turn over TO the committee
as soon as il is satisfied that they are doug
everything IN their power to promote tne
undertaking. And IL ~ confidently e4-
pected by the members here that Past-
Grand Chancellor Loehr will be aoie u
brinc that money back with him 10 pur-
! chase lot and commence building oper"-
| tions as soon as practicable.
This hall should be built in Richmond
by all means. as the hero TO whose memory
1t is to be erected lived and died here'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-05
l1sMs IRON rns COLLEGE.
Professor Harris Receives Watering
Off.r-Otber Personal Notes.

Professor II. II. Harris. ID. D.. LII. D..
of Richmond College. has recently
received a very fiattering and high-
ly-romunerative offer TO AL tho cnair
Of Greek IN university OF another State
(Texas). Professor Harris has 80 long
been identified with the best. most pro-
gressiye interests of the college and en-
lows such a far-reaching reputation tor
scholarship and practical wisdom that his
removal would be great loss TO the state
as we'll as to the institution with which he
rs connected. IL goes without saving that
the alumni and the Board OF Trustees,
nearly all Of whom are out OF the city, II
they had opportunity would by Official
action enter a protest against his going.
1t Is hoped that the Doctor will turn a
deaf ear to the siren voice and remain
with his native State in the noble work IN
which he is engaged.
Professor Harrison's condition, winch
has excited such serious and widespread
anxiety, seems to be more hopeful.
Letters from Professors Boatwright ana
Gaines, now studying abroad, report them
in fire health and greatly enjoying their
vacation work. They expect 70 return
eDOut September LIST.
Several of the Professors families lnger
We, at the college. and number Of the stu
dents are summering there, so the campus
does not look entirely deserted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-05

today on tho Board Of Trade. Corn ana o.,e
we're oxc'tsn. the crop news Developing . fcnaioe
scare. Wheat wont up in symnalby' eto..os
rss. n'fhsr Than last night Corn gained IS<c.,
started with the trade nervous ana p,ic~~ 40
nc. OF more ovcrnieh. on tho hos weather AMI
ngt WHO'S snd talk on mo curb last night and
snis morning. some point In Kansns had a
temperature al about 100 degrees sov a us,ts
VINE yesterday, sud tho dispatches aui..kly
raised the cry OF damage 10 cofn. Kansas CIV
messages thss morning said abe situation va,
growing daily w0-se On the carly aiyanre thar,
was freeh realizing, and a drop "A No tran
Dest prices all around The Pres Ovg,nf vas
peafisb. saying that the average was we'll main.
,ainod and tho prospect generally encouraging.
kansaa dispatches received about noon pr~.ilea-
Ing only half to three-quarter- OF a crop caarn,
the traders on the short side and sent pres uu
Ac.. where they remained. A heavy business
was transacted 10 oats. The advancing ten
dency, 40 conspicuous yesterday, was continued
Tho cause for The activity aud advance vas
liberal local and ontsido buynK. parties
who handle largo quantities being heavy BUYERS.
Their purchases wero basel on tho continued
unfavofable tone Of the crop reports which are
coming IN from thia State. Iowa aud an the sur-
plus ost States. Tbs threshing returns are dts
Apo ntlng. The offerings we're not large and
tho demand was 80 good mat the prices were
kept on the upward course tho greater par; u
the day. In wheat a armer feeling vas
established IL was fairly Actve early, aud
then duiness wss followed By come a.
tivity. The situation IN provisions Is .
surprise 10 many, who regarded TIE ad-
vance which started In q few weeks ago a.
temporary affair. The shipment OF meats. the
reduction of stocks. the decrease IA the move
ment 81 hogs, all continue bsvond expectations
In addition TO these influences. the market bad
hoip to-day from very decided buying by shorts,
and additional buying by the big holders, VINO
were bulltng the market, ana from ths grain
markets. which were excited and higher There
was an advance from last night At the best prices
u about 22l<c. in pork, 12ttc In Lard, and BIC.
In short-rbe. Tho close was at a shade from the
top.
Cash quotations: Flour hrm aud unchanged.
No. 2 spring wheat, 7S9tc.: No. ? red, 1870.
No. 2 corn, 5lhc.; No. ? oats, 33l<c Pork.
el2.5O. Lard. e7.55. short-ribs, s7.soas7.a 90.
Dry-saited shoulders, s7ae7.l5. short-clear
ss.05sss.10 Whisky. s1.lo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-05

about his speech. He talked more partic-
epe ech was evidently in the interests OF
the people's PARTY. The audience was
very much mixed, being composed OF Alt
ance Democrats, Third party men, kepuD-
licans, and several lady school teachers
who are here in attendance upon tue
teachers annual examination, The mission
work of Messrs Beverley and Gaines did
not seem to materiallze. although there
we're several ardent Ihlrd.pa1,y men nnn
win tho attacks made upon the Demo-
cratic party by both speakers. Our Demo-
cratic county chairman, MIR. u. l.. DeJar-
nett made very earnest and effective
Tepiv 70 NJ. Gaines and brought out the
admission from that gentleman that no
was an aspirant for Mr.. kdmunds's seat IN
Congress. Enough said.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-05

SHE STAYED AWAY TOO LONG,
And Heard OF InhielIty on the Part OF
Her Husband when she Returned.

Charles II. White, machlnist by trace,
and Kate Schwartz, a rather good-looking
woman with keen blue eyes and falr com
nlexion. were the central objects OF at
troction in the Police Court yesterday
morning. They were charged with mis-
Jomranor. the warrants having been
sworn ont by the wife of White. When
The man was placed upon the stand he
testified that he had taken his vile TO
Norfolk OIL a soiourn OF five weeks and
left her at the house OF n Madame
Ie Grand, on Church street. She
did not return home at the time
stimulated. and when she hnaily
arrived IN Richmond again she saw ana
heard things which caused her 10 doubt
her husbands tidelity TO her. Mrs. Whlle
then took action against the man ana tho
Schwartz woman, but after thorough In
vestinatiOn the Justice thought the EVIL
dcnce too slight 10 warrant him III sending
the case 20 the grand jury. Mrs. Wnlte Is
said TO have been one Of the snake-charIn-
ers at the State Fair last tall.
John Watkins (colored) was sent on TO
the Hastings Court on the charge OF steal
ins watch aud chain from Sam Scott,
Marcellus Mosby tcolored), accused OF
feloniously entering the cigar store OF =.
4. Schmidt 4 Co. and stealing certain
sum Of money therefrom, was sent on 10
the grand jury. ,,.,, ~ HILL
ton and George Lewis (colored), charged
with breaking into a frelght-car or the
Virginia Midland railroad with intent 70
commit larceny, was dismissed, there DC
ing no evidence against the delehdahVS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-05
MN Rsport TO the committee.

Eome time ago application was made 70
the CITY Council by the Richmond CITY
and Seven-Pines Railroad Company Tor
permission TO electrify its line. from the
corporate limits down Twenty ninth street
10 p and to connect at this point with the
tracks of the Richmond Union PASSENGER
Railway Company The matter was 70,
ferred 10 the Committee on streets, ana
by that body turned over to the ward d r...-
CATION, the City Engineer, ana tne oi's
This latter body met upon the grounds
AZ O'Clock yesterday afternoon AND care
fully investigated the proposed change
No definite action was taken upon the pc
tition of the railroad company; tnougn
another meeting will be held and Q report
drawn up 10 be presented TO the Oonln'.'
tee on Streets proper at Its regular meet
inc 10 be- held on the 18th instant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-05
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.

NEW YORK, August ACTION quiet; middilng
upIands 73sc. Orleans, Inc; sales VII
bales: total net receipts. all ports, i,ssI
bales: exports--to Great Britain. 600 bales
20 the Continent, 5,l22 bales; stock, 44o.ios
bales. Southern nonr quiet and steady. Wneei
ormer and dull: No. 2 red, SSl4aS3y4c In store
and elevator: S4ssas4Jsc. afioat; options closed
f1rm al Aai6c. over yesterday; NO. " feu'
August. s3Sle.: September, S4t<c. December
sHSkc Corn higher, scarce, and quiet NO. =,
zoe Ia elevator; ole. afoat; optioas advanced
issgtc.: August. 57gtc. September, ootac
Dctober. 50SLc. Oats higher and fairly active
spot No. 2 3si4aaS@4c. mixed western. ass5ee.
Angus, and September. 3s5tc.; Octooer, 3sssc.
coiiea-fJptIons closed steady as 5si1c. up
August. sia.45; septemesr and Veso a,e.
$500: spot Rio quiet; No. 4, l5saIst1,
Sugar-Renned steady and IN fair acmano
Moia sses New Orleans steady ana quiet
lice arm and In fair demand. Petroleum quic'
ana steady: renned--New York, 60; PhilAdeE
ma and baltimore, 1905. cotton-sscd Oh dal
and easy: crude. s9c.; yellow. 3o}se hosin
steady aad more actiyei strained. comnon =
good' al. 20axl.e 7sf. furpentine dull and
wsar AT gstag2pc. Pork hrn; extra prime
sfS5o. Otner meats dull and stead,- feannss
ouiet. Lard higher and quiet; western nesn
closed az 1850; September. sLeo; ocsoees
s7.sL freigats ssssdy and raors scsivs; oos
| ton, SOD; grain, 3fsd
CHICAGO
| CmcAso. III. August S.--The brosdess en1
slronxsss Trading ics psaz xesn ~ WITNESSES
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-05
Another bridge Across the River.

Over year ago there was talk of throw
ing bridge across the river IRON, West
View and running an electric oelt-line 10
Bon AR and Forest-Hill Park, with a pro-
bablo extension to Huguenot Springs.
Recently the scheme has been partially re-
vived. Wednesday evening a meeting Oh
capitalists was held and temporary Of
oanization effected, with view 10 build
ing the bridge. One gentleman IS said to
have offered to put 1900 into the enter
prise. and 1t is understood that northern
capitalists are int rested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-05
MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT LIGHTS.
A Tour to BE Made Tuesday Night-other
Committee Business.

A regular meeting of the Council Com
mittee on Light was held at the upper gas
works last evening. A large amount OF
routine business was transacted and many
complaints as to the new electric arc-hghtss
were received. The trouble was discussed
at considerable length, and 1t was nnaiiy
decided to make tour of the city IN THIS
connection on next Tuesday night. All
the table until after this inspection trap.
Mr.. Taylor moved that superintendent
Adams be instructed to light gas-lamps on
alleys and at other points where the elec.
trio lights fail. He took the ground tnat
If the electric hight does not do It's WORK IL
is the duty of the committee to protect
the taxpayer by giving him ON aecepta-
ble substitute. This motion prevailed.
The bill of the Richmond hali~HGy 'oo " snr
Electric Company for s., 80, less w i9r
lights not burning, was ordered TO De PAID
Alter the disposition Of some othel uhiin-
portant matters the body adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-05

IkepOrted Tor tho Dispatch.l
AuGusr 3.-Aucton offerings on Change to-
day: "a packages; l taken IN highest price,
ais lowest, s3; average, So 90.
Private sales Filleis, 10; smokers, 90;
cutters, 10; wrappers, o.; darks, 3-total, W
hogsheads.
s5.O72,I5: tobacco, sl,s94.35; special tax,
sIso.50 penalties $3.50 total, e7,ss3-os.
A considerable number Of reviews were offered
to-day at auction: prices are moderate fof sun
cured.
Wrappsr sales were small, with some good
orders for cheap grades on the market
The surrounding counties crop news are very
poor from Hanover, Caroline, Louisa, ana row.
hstaD.
Tobacco is small and irregular and GROWING
very slowly, having had poor start
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-05
Tho sbeItertng Arms Home.

The Sheltering Arms Board met yester-
day in the Office OF DIR. L. A. Gary 10 con
slider the purchase of suitable building
for a permanent home for this charity IN
which they are interested. Mr.. G; Y; Mere
dith presided. Anumber of large buildings,
occupied at present as private residences
were considered. and on motion hessrs.
Ferguson. Hutzler. and Ryan were ap e
pointed committee to make certain Oh
fer, and, IN view of the offer not oeing ao-
cented. to look after other property.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-05

chanan are among the counties that WI oe
visited. The committee 10 constitu'eu -
follows: Mr.. A. Y. Withrow, OF BAUM on eliza.
Mr. IN. A. Fentress. of Portsmouth: mr.
M. r. jackson. OF Buchanan. and Mr. o. 81. r.
Mason. of King George. From the zen ,
a .e-Mr. Henry Fairfax, OF Fauquieri Nj
james w. Marshall, OF Ronnoke. anu mt
CONWAY u. Sands, of Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-05
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN efectually, dispels colds, head:
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Doc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Flc SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. cAt.
LOUISVILLE, ~. NEW YORK. NV
ia I-Su. Wtw)Fotlp focrl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-05
PICKETT CAMP
win Erect a Cottage at the Soldiers
Home.


A. tho meetinp of Pickett Camp, Con-
eo1crato Veterans. held last night there
was a good attendance and several new
members were elected.
A committee. consisting of Colonel f.
2. Reeve chairman. Comrades A; Jen-
nines. @. z. Loehr. p. AlcCurdy, ). T..
Stansberry, j. L. Sullivan, G. Conway, A.
n. Wallace. Il. T. Powell, Colonel W. r.
Aylett. General W. II. Terry, y. $. Thomas
:. w. Paulett, Major h. Taylor Scott
George Winfree, and Colonel Joseph Mayo
were appointed to raise funds Tor the e re-
ton OF a cottage at the Lee-Camp sol
d1.rs' Home. to be known as the " Pickett;
Camp Cottage" Colonel Reeve will cail
the committee at an early day TO com
mence operations.
The camp voted TO join the unlteu 'e'o'
ran Camp Of the Southern States. -.
The adiutant reported the membership
of the camp at 1872 admitted, of which IL
were in good standing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-05
rna r,nnr.Iona far one Poor.

A public-spirIted aud philanthroplc g ei ..
zen has authorized the Warwick-Park
Transportation Company TO give four ea y
cursions down the river for the benent OF
the poor children. These excursions are
modelled after those given In baitiinoIe
and New York. These excursions are ~
be run on four succeeding Thursdays, anu
the first one will be on THURSDAY Oh nen'
week. The ladies of the City MISSION W. NJ
have charge Of them. and VIII meet y. .uo
Youno Mons Christian Association 5atur-
day afternoon at $50 O'clock TO make
arrangements for the distribution o. tick.
AZ afa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-05
nrnrp nr.rns ann rrNEnA1s.
v,,o,n,a MineraI-Lsnds.

The Joint committee of the General As
sembly appointed 10 examine into aud re-
mort 10 the next meeting OF the body the
real value and the assessed value OF the
mineral-lands OF the State will meet at
Coyington on the 10th OF this month IN
stead OF at Luray. as previously announced.
Allegheny, Bath, Craig, Botetourt, koa-
noke. Rockbridge, Augusta. Page, WISE,
Dickerscn. Russell. Tazevall. and Bu-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-05
Cf,v CfrcuIt Court.

The following suits were entered IN the
Cltv Circuit Court yesterday: ~
The Vessels Company against 10 l.
Montgomery for Sl63.03
r. q Minor. surviving trustee, against
the First National Bank action to test the
ownership of q certificate Of stock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-05
po,rdof police Commissioner.

The Board of Police Commissioners
met Yesterday afternoon at police mead;
quarters. The subcommittee on patrol
reported that the wires were peing pus ~
transaction of some routine business the
hoard adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-05
cAARLoTTE,s PUZZLED CROWD.
h,'sIs. Gaines and Beverley PROFOUND Co
uuudrums TO Mixed Audience.
Special telegram 20 the Dispa,sh1

Especial telegram 20 tue Dispaich.l
HousIoS. Va. August AIR. j. Brad
beverley, State-Alliance lecturer. aud
"'e|of H. Y. Gaines. of Charlotte. addressed
e!uoitiately large audience here to-day.
'iAiof Games spoke first, and his entire
speech seemed 10 be intended 10 gain con-
''iis 10 the Peoples party. lie than ked
vi Tor that party. and said be believed
'1a' mother Harrison nor Cleveland would
elected, but that Weaver would be our
s'1l President. How be arrived at this
f2Acluslon Is still puzziing the minds Of
as audience. great deal OF his speech
va TAKEN up with denouncing unpopular
iea,uies OF our National Government. but
~ islied 10 cay that all the measureswhich
~ Implanted OF were originated by the
Republican party.
MIXED AUDIENCE.
ar. Beverley made 8 favorable impress
~, 'oa on the crowd. chiefly by his manner.
wi 'hsfs Sas nothing new or very striking