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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-11-17
BENEFICENT LEGISLATION.

1t is trite maxim, that the preven-
ton of evil is better than it's cure; and
nowhere is the maxim more true than
in relation to crime. TO destroy it's
seeds or hinder their termination; to
dry up it sources or turn their flow into
some harmless or useful directions; to
eradicate or neutraliZe it's courses. is
better than all efforts at it's repression
or even it's reform. 1t is easier, as well
as better, to throw off the incipient
fever than to stay it's full-grown pro-
greSS. 1t is easier and wiser to guard
against or extinguish the first kindling
Of the fire than to stem the sweeping
confagratiOn. Both processes, the pre-
ventive and the remedial, will always
be needed: for neither disease, nor con-
flagration, nor crime will ever be utterly
abolished among men: but each process
should be applied in it's proper place,
and in its due proportion. In our
former editorials attention has already
been most earnestly called to the I'M
speakable Importance of adopting eff
fectual measures for securing the uni
versal education of the young in learn
ing, industry and good morals; for him
dering truancy and vagrancy, idleness
and intemperance, and for furnishing
the destitute poor with such shelter and
support as may preserve them from
either miserably perishing or preying
upon the peace and property of society,
as well as giving occasion to still great
er multitudes of idle vagabOnds to i'm
pose upon it's charity. Such preventive
measures cannot be too urgently pressed
and pushed forward. They are the
most humane. the most beneficent. the
most effective, and in the end, they will
prove the cheapest. Still, measures of
repression and reform will always be
necessary: and they will continue to
tax the higest wisdom of the Legisla-
ture. Indeed, no subject connected
with the science of legislation, or of
public economy, possesses a deeper in
terest than this. After due preventive
enactmentS. no other has a more mo-
mentOus bearing upon the welfare and
progress of society. No other demands
prOfOunder consideration or more pa-
tient inquiry, as condition of wise
and beneticent legislation. Benefcent
legislation, we say -advisedly and pur-
pOsely; for humanity and charity are
concerned in it as we'll as policy and
wisdom; or, rather, in this case. they
are both policy and wisdom.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-11-17
THE PRISON MIRROR is a weekly pa

per published in the Minnesota State Prison. tt
was founded in 1887 by the cOnvicts and is edited
and managed by them. Its objects are: to be a
home newspaper: to encourage moral and intel
lect,al improvement among the prisoners; to
acquaint the public with the true status of the
prisoner; to disseminate pathological infOrma-
tiOn, and to aid in diSpelng that prejudice
which has ever been the bar sinister to a fallen
mans self-redemptiOn. The paper is entirely
dependent on the public for its financial sup
port If at any time there should accrue a sur
plus of funds the money would be expended in
the interests of the prison library.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-11-17

as they accumulated, proved that they
were beyond human sagacity to foresee,
and that the man most competent to
foresee them had no more financial pre-
science than the ignorant applewoman.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-11-17

Hand the frosted doughnut to Gin
cinnati. \ man broke into store in
that city in the morning and before
night was in a cell, beginning five years
sentence for his crime. How is that for
railroad Justice?
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1892-11-17

Almost a verbatim production of
Capt. Jack Crawford's poem, "On the
Common" is credited by the Boston
Globe to a Washington lady. The poem
was published in The clipper of. July
%, 1883. We advise our friend Capt.
Jack to use his gun-gun-gun.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-25
rprvcu MILITARY OFFICERS RETIRED

Paris. Aug. - owing 10 the many cases "i 'uh'
stroke that occurred among the French troops curing
tho march., and mhno.Lvres that held during
the extremely hot weather Of The last two weeks an
inquiry TITO the circumstances Wa held by order ol
NJ d. rrcycinet. Minister OF War. This court OF
inquiry has made H. report, which shows thht u'
movements Of the troops were entirely uncalled ior'
and could have been postponed Mth no detrmeht 10
the service until the weather became cooler Inc
court recommended that the officers who were re-
snonsblc FOR the holding OF the manOeuvres during
such terribly hot weather should be retired In ac-
cordancc with thI, recommendation two generals ana
one colonel have been placed OH tho retired list me
court also recommended that the corps commander
be c.nsIred FOR allowing his men to DO forced 10
manOeuVrc under suCh uniaYOralic conultlOHS, All"
mi, recommendation was also carried out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-25
A WIRELESS TELEPHONE.
From The Chicago Tribune.

From The Chicago Tribune.
would not undertake to say that wires nay sS
Alexander Graham Bell, Inventor OF the oeiePnons,
at the Grand Pacific YESTERDAY. ~ nave mysem
miles apart without connecting wires: we are on
me threshold Of our knowledge OF electray ana az ~
that we have learned only reveals that force OF
practically unlimited possibilities OF adaptauon 70 'no
wants Of humanity Hes Just beyond" a., ..,.,.,,.
What Immediate Improvements IN toe tciepnone
al think" said he, "the next Improvements WI
o Sp a i machinery s too Complicated
have to be slmpnhed so as to dispense WITH nc
@ 2 ,a +. n ssme no "se as s sS1
% mort T Complaint HS R en 81 Of SaSy any,
that the people have become educated to Its use.
The ear has to be trained Extraneous noises sucn
ference. The service in Paris, where the wires ere
run through the sewers, Is one OF the hnes' IN 'n'
Professor Bell said the telephone was coming Into
use in China and Japan and Interior africa %nsrs ~
Sss sssh SS he SRoash great
said, would be connected with New-f York before the
Ss IN e line
Professor Bell was on his way East after attending
I am devotins much Of nv time to that subject
said he. "The public generally does not realize tho
progress that has been de in this science Cnldien
who are born deaf are now taught u speak by several
methods, and with great success. resolution was
adopted at the convention, which expressed the con-
ndcce felt by educators that dcatmutes should aban
speech, bcause educational science has reached point
where the faculty OF speech can Dc taught any sn,a
recte their lessons orally whenever they could pos
niby do So,
dumb educational Institutions will be brought to this
city during the Worlds Fair for the purpose Of rep
esenting the progress In methods OF teaching Iney
allotted them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-25
A QUARREL FROM THE ROOF TO THE STREET.

The stage Of the Casino is the usual Acld action In
that house but night by way OF variety the
was transferred roof garden which Is devoted tho
variety anyway and the action place the part OF
the garden occupied by the audience. When light
ours and several people IT, there always just as
many accounts OF II there witnesses. and
preudced gator has 70 hear such evidence he
&c, and then guess 1t seems. then that 10 o'clock
last night sat at OF the tables In the roof garden
young man named Schsefer and that Frederick Yueng
Ing who IL pretty well known about town. stopped
his foot IN passing by and advised him keep his foot In
a less exposed position. When he passed the place a
second time the fsot sul the path. purposey 10
seemed and he stepped on II again.
and brilliant engagement followed. which ended In
about minute the detective stationed the roof and
the spectators separating the combatants second round
was then fought the buffet noor. which ended In a
policeman hustlng schsefer into tho elevator But the
elevator is slow having little sympathy with the
stairs reached the bottom nrst and when his got
out OF the car there renewal Of hoses which the
doorkeeper tho cabmen Ia the much enjoyed
Rudolph and Albert Aronson were both present and they
and others again parted the forces Mr.. schseer walked
toward Sixth-ave while Mr.. Yuengng went back into
the house Accounts sfterward disagreed which OF
the two was the better fighter but IL Mr.. Yueng.
ling who suggested that the bystanders should into
the cafe. he was the general fayorin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-25
THE v.rIc,v AND THE SCHOOLS.

Rome Aug o4.-Cardinal Ledochowsh has sent MS
,.t. on schools 20 a." American Bishops, 9propos OF
IN. rarbanlt all saltwater Incident The Holy sec
wishes uniformity Of Episcopal notion and above all an
cnd q MI dissenslon lie is keenly preoccupled WIN
the subject OF Catholic children requenung In large
number the state schools. In the case oil Far oaui
and saltwater the practical and Intelligent acuh OF
sbop Ireland tad a,sied the Holy See to seize
the points % the matter and ndviSe TIE American
epi,copacy thereon IN manner calculated u pro'no'e
uniformity ~ policy. Al the scholastic future OF the
American Church now depends directly on the American
eplscopncy For a." Holy See. SOLICITORS OF the pacin
cation n ID, United states. Tn which Leo Nil ms
passionate personal interest. wishes, almost Mt any
urlce thnt the dl--,u-ipns on the school qheShoh
should be closed and HAT the Church. at peace WIN
the state should pursue It's work Of spreading the
nsht OF religion. ia" Holy see believes the hour come
TO affirm both are rcElrs general rules and thciF pia'
heal application what T. best Ia be done upon tc
scho,astic questions la their ensemble -, IN thls
re.pect the incident with which MpnSlHhli
Ireland has aecn prominently associated VIII nave
Is value in IA" United states, a. compete ehaFt Dear
INK i.pun school rrlh;iJn,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-25
9psrial Notices
Paatamce Notice,

tShod be read dolly By ell interested a. changes may
Letters FOR foreign countries need not be specially -
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aocu%c9t. Letters not pssIay addressed being sent by
promptly AZ es;e this s toi E Se"s S.r
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campsshe Snapas Io Tai ac and Issata. per
SeSss" ss. is i9 % s'Ss go
pin! Ma FL y Tor oth s%e SsIaps s
and snd Tor Curacao Trinidad Brit.h and Dutch adisns
ss Ss II 90 'T p'o of island ana
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grit ril gsr from ssa 4 q: %
M:ssss rom S:s,: E'sss t!%?s 9s;
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august August '25 at 80 p M Malls 10. n. aswsIisn
here daily up TO August s25. at 30 p Mails for
Hnstrsiia New,zcaond; Hawaiian. Fla and samoan Isl
daily ap 70 September Nth az 80 n, &Sr on h.rys!
Austrsiio Malls for Newfoundland by rail TO Montreal
and thence nv steamer clos. at this office daily as p M
steamer at This once daily A. 80 Mail: 81,
rs Mondays and Thur'dnys close az This office daily -
for dispatch by steamer close at this once daily
W. Tran snarinc mails forwarded san Francisco
daily and schedule a. closing Is arranft the ire
sumption rnnt~rruptcd overland transit 70 ean
rarr,sco Mails from N. East arriving time ut San
th day OF sailing OF steamers dispatched
thence re sare dav.
.R-ei.,cred mali clo.ssa. 90 p. m. previous day
Extra Sui Elementary Mas are opened on the piers OF
tho Enelish Frnch And G.rran steamers at the hqrf
sailing n steamer.
CORNELIUS VAN COTr. Postmaster.
Po'.orHc". NewYork. " 2. August 10Th 1897.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-25
SIX WORKMEy OVERCOME BY SEWER GAS.

Patrick Hardnsn has the contract for cleaning out GER
tain OF the uptown HaTdnan got into nght
Of his late Tuesday night, and was 50
rnat he IS confined 10 his ROOM In MS
James Iarney, hts foreman, and gang OF six
men yesterday morning clean out The sewer o'
the East Twentyfourthst The gang consisted Of
Edward Sullivan, Patrick Crotty, Michael Flynn, John
Dwyer John Edward Sullivan. The sewer IL
fourfoot built Of brick and along the bulk
head In the Public Works Department ppc-yard OF the
foot Of Fast Twentyfour,h-st.
Soon after daylight yesterday morning the six men went
down into the brick with tie idea Of removing
the wooden supports that had been used in building IT,
They gone scarcely fifty feet when OF them COM
planned feeling sick and dizzy and fell In heap Hs
companions picked him up and started run Tor tho
mouth OF the First and then another ex-
perienced deadly fsDtness and ten feet from
the OF the they ell overcome and fell
In heap in the that covered the bottom OF the
saver The last font cries Of the falling men were
heard BY their companions outfde and the next moment
these men rushed In and dragged them OH. Of danger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-25

form statute and outlined an act 10 secure uniformity
OF legislation The points he would nave thls cover
Included deeds and conveyances wills. proving foreign
wil, Interpretation Of foreign wills, contrasting Foreign
Wills descent and distribution, legitimacy, ileg1u
macy and subsequent marriage, marriage and divorce
The reports Of the secretary. Edward Otis Hinckey,
Philadelphia read The former states that there
l1lO members Of the association living In ali the
States and the District OF Columbia. excepting North
Dakota, Montana and Idaho. There are no Territorial
members.
The reports the finances Of the association
In healthy condition, with a balance IN the treasury
Forty nine members were elected
Tomorrow morning tho annual address viii Be de-
about $50 members Of the association present.
meet with commissioners chosen BY the New.YorA
legislation met ct the Grand Union Hoe! today
stmson. Of Massachusetts, johnson ard Monaghan. OF
Pennsylvania; Robinson. o! Delaware; Cu,cheon. OF
Michigan Parker. OF NcwJersey; Mildred, Of Georgia,
and Bcekman. Browne. Henshel and Snyder. OF New.
York Michigan IS the eighth State that has appointed
commissioners, but was not Represented to-day. Or.
ganization perfected by The choice OF Henry r..
Beekman, OF NewYork. rs chairman, ard Thomas J.
stlmson. Of Boston. as secretary The matter unde'
tohs were adopted embodyng the suggestions OF tie
amendments The commissioners then adjourned 70
meet tomorrow. when the topics OF marriage and d..
vorce lave viii probably come under discussion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-25
A VIOLENT SUBMARINE EXPLOSION.

Port said Egypt. Aug. 24.-The British steamer
Clan MacGrcgor from the Clyde for Calcutta reports
an interesting incident that occurred to her. on
August 8. IN latitude IS north, longitude III east
which position places her In the Mediterranean north
northeast OF 1Tpol she began TO roll heavily The
weather had been fine and the sea smooth when sud
denly an extremely heavy swell began TO run. This
lasted for ten minutes when the commotion subsidized
and the steamer proceeded steadily. in short time
the sea for great distance around her boiled VIC
lently. The SWELL set in again and the steamer al
most rolled her rails under. This lasted only few
minutes when the sea again became calm. II Is tho
opinion OF those on the Clan MactresOr TINT they
pas ed place whore a violent submarine erup-
ton taking place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-25
PROUD OF THEIR BIG ROOF GARDEN.
CHERRY DIAMONDS HAVE DINNER TO GLE
BRATE ITS DECORATION.

CHERRY DIAMONDS HAVE DINNER TO GLE
BRATE ITS DECORATION.
The Manhattan Athletic Club Is proud Of Its roof
garden. Not long ago the big root q athar
barrenooking place 1t was not at all decorated or
made to look pleasant and beautiful. An Us changed,
however. and II nav has somewhat OF an Oriental
appearance. The bare columns are surrounded with
the bark Of trees and moses have been fastened "
the bark. On the limbs birds The rafters are
covered with vines. which give the appearance Of
festoons. From the rafters and Qi7nbs of the art
fcal trees many japanese and Chinese lanterns hang
They are lighted by electricity which. shining through
the tinted paper gives soft and delightful color to
everything.
The corners Of the roof garden so arranged as
to look like groves. and the effec from distance IS
especially pleasing to the eye Along the walls palms
and rubber plants standing and on the walls are
hung many trophies by the club in its athletic
contests. There are pictures Of all the wellknown
yachts photographs Of the new ships OF the Navy
are placed md there Several pieces OF statuary
adorn the centre OF the garden.
Above tire pictures on walls are hung weapons
OF all descriptions. Among these Is a rife used In
the Revolution one Of the War OF 1879, one used In
the Mexican War and several that did service In the
Cvil War. Swords and sabres and old flags also
adOrn the walls The heads OF animals and stuffed
birds placed here and there In the corners Every
thing done In artistic manner and as the things
placed nothing seems out OF place and everything
harmonizes nothing clashes
In celebration OF the improvements and decorations
OF the roof garden dinner held there last night
Almost 100 OF the members were present to ENJOY
the beauty Of the place. The president, George W.
Carr, presided at the dinner and made Pleasant
speech, in which he praised the work OF the Deco'a
ton Committee. Those who did the most In that
line were Roderck II. Smith, W. J. Keppler and Dr.
E. F. Hoyt. The Manhattan Club Orchestra played
halt han
IL was relieved by the Columbia Amateur Band Among
those present were James J. X. Hnckeu. G. G. Hneher
Walter Storm, F. a. McEwen, 4. Van Sohaick George
s,erry, Walter Cash IL. A. Taylor George Recs; r.
4. smith Harry COMBS H. van SShslGx; Dr. e Aen.
A. Hearn John Reilly Thomas Black W. dc F. Bost
wick II. II. HUTCHINSON and II. A. Gleason.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-25
TIE GAMES AT AsBURY PARK.

Asbury Park. \. j.. Aug. "a (specail.-The third
day Of the Asbury Park tennis tournament attracted
a large crowd 10 the Coleman House courts 10 day
The seml-nnal round IN the singles resulted as FOL
lows: Allen beat Whitmore. G-l, g; Kirker beat
Parker. 90. &c. Allen beat Neg'is &C, 90
Klrlcr beat M.lard. 3D. 60. g. kirler md
Allen Will meet in the nnal round on saturday. The
most exciting match IN the singles was the last. t',
tween Willard. Of Andover, and klrker. Of stevens
Mllnrd PLAYED brilliantly until the middle Of The last
set. when he went 10 pieces.
The preliminary round IN the doubles OpcGcd with n
surprise. when .hc lanton brothers defeated Wilt.
more and Negus. 10. C-3 g.. Willard and Allen
woi. from Hardy and COttpll. 6-3. 81 II. J.
Nichols OF Columbia College, acted as referee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-25
DISPOSED TO TALK IT OVER.

Canada has not pursued, and never will pursue.
policy OF unfriendness TO her Delghbors. on The
contrary she has extended to the Americans. through
her public works far benefits than the Americans
Lava ever given 10 her. and she IL ready 10 give
advantage for advantage. Moreover the circumstance
that conference Is In view ties the hands OF our Gov
eminent. A Of tolls after negotiations have been
decided upon would be equivalent 10 firing under a
flag OF truce What We must look for nov Is not a
battle OF cana! tolls but friendly discussion OF the
entire canal question. At the conference our rep
resentaves will find many points In respect OF which
a settlement is desired. We charging the 81. Law
renee canals 30 as 10 ennble the upper bake vessels
10 find their way the for winter freights The
United States cannot expect us 10 perform this ire
neudous service to American commerce for nothing.
We like TO oblige neghbors but 10 expend millions
and millions for the advantage OF their vessels j.
rather more than they ought 10 ask Of us. Further
more n agree 70 the view taken al Washington
with regard 10 the rebates the United States Gor'%s
mcnt ought 70 try 10 I've up 10 Its pledges WIN
reference 10 tho state canals AT the conferenc" III"
American authorities ought 10 be cordially invited 10
exhibit little regard Tor their side o! the treaty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-25
MINISTER'S REELECTED.
MR. GLADSTONE UNoPPosED IN MIDLOTHIAN
SIR WILLIAM VERNON HARcoURTs INCREASED
MAJORITY-HIS ECCENTRIC OPPO-
SFNT,S PIACARD.

NENTS PLACAkp
London. Aug o4-rhe election IN the Md"hiah
division OF Edrburghshre 10 I'll the vacancy la vi"
House OF Commons caused By the acceP'A"ee "
Office by Mr.. Gladstone. took place To-Day i"''.
wos M opnost,on 10 the return OF Mr. Gladstone and
the election was. therefore, mere ior"'''' "
IN. general election Mr.. Gladstone was opposed oy
C,non., Andrew Wauchope Conservative, who sue
ceeded In polling an extraordinarily heavy vo'e, re-
duanr Mr. Glsdsone's majority 70 600. The Con
..ryatyes were highly eated Mt this ana determiheu
that " Mr. Gladstone took ONCE they would mahc
a still stronger ngh; when he stood TOT re-eico"i'
Subsequently, however Il decided not 10 Oppose inc
Prime Minister'S reelection. and consequently "'
Gladstone will again represent the DIVISION io' ""''
he has sat since lo5O.
The election In the borough Of Derby Tor
successor TO the Right Hon. Slr "''i'"
Vernon Irarcourt Chancellor OF the E&che9ue' "u'
held to-day. Sir william contested the Dorouen III ''
Liberal interest while his opponent was lhe wei"
known Farmer Atkinson. whose eccehuc''es' ""e"
member NJ The House Of Commons for Boston, were
the subject OF much comment. Inc Liberals uc''oN
Mr. Ath,nson,s candidature as a Jest. Mr.. Atkinson
,ssroa q nlac.d IN which he said: "Tho statement
made BY Sir william Vernon Harcourt that made
while at Washington, blasphemous reharAs' VIII w
referred to the law courts as nbellous'"
s,r william Vernon Harcourt was reelected BY an
Increased majority receiving $500 votes against 10lo
for Farmer Atkinson In the recent general erection OH
william received 1907 votes, and his Conservative
opponent, 5,546. ,,,,,u y.r,o, uorcourt
With the exception Of Sir william vernon hoTs srG been
and John Morley, all the new ministers nave oeo"
formally re- elected without opposition. A., n,o.
In response 40 Inquiries as 10 the truth OF the ruor
mentioned By "Thc Chronicle this morning 10 o H.
scct thnt Tr Gladstone would retire from once III
the spring Mr.. Gladstone teleSiaphs lrou ha"'
that The whole story Is utterly sfouiu'e'