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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-10-12
A Social Eden.

Albert island is in the South Pacific ocean near
the MarqueSaS group and from interview
with one of its inhabitants the San Francisco En-
dminer writes: "Abert island is only about five
miles by three in size and although have lived
on it for over twenty years its attractions have
just as strong hold on me as they had at first.
1t is typical isle of Oceanica. and of its beauties
one never tires. There is population of just
ninety-siX souls and the government is paternal
IN form and administered by Richard Wright.
In 1871 the manager Of a Nottingham lace COM
pany discovered shortage of $4,000 in the cash.
1t appeared that the money had been bodily
taken from the vaults on the night before pay
day. AS Mr.. Wright was the cashier and had all
the keys to the vault in which the money was
kept, suspicion at once fastened itself on him.
He was accused of the crime but protested that
he was not guilty The circumstances were all
strongly against him, however, and he was ar
rested, tried, found guilty and sentenced to seven
years Imprisonment at hard labor Even his
own relatives believed him guilty. His mother
died brOken-hearted because of the disgrace and
his wife cruelty abandOnded him to his fate and
refused to hear from him again.
Eighteen months after his term began the
money was found wedged, no one knows how,
between the metal sheetings of the vault and
wright was at once pardOned. BY the death of
his mother some time before his release he had
come into fortune which he could have
lived the remainder of his life in comparative
luxury without doing a stroke of labor He set
tied the greater portion of this upon his wife,
but refused to have any further relations with
her. He left England for Australia a broken
hearted man. From trader he learned of the
existence of Albert island and resolved to there
establish his home. He sent for a few families
who were tenants of his mothers estates and
they repaired to the sea-girt refuge. Every
family is provided with comfortable cottage
and almost everything required for domestic use
is produced on the island. The trading vessels
supply all that is necessary outside of this and
besides, they leave behind handsome sums of
coin every year in exchange for the surplus prod
ucts of the place. Of course everyone has an oc-
casiOnal desire to see the outside world and all
are at liberty to go and come when they please
But they rarely take advantage of this liberty
and those who go abroad always hasten back
We call the little settlement around Mr. Wrights
comfortable residence Alberta. Mr.. Wright set
Ties all disputes and we lead a very Arcadian
life. Although we are so far away from the CEN
ter of civilization, we not lacking in all the
good things of this advanced age. Our homes are
supplied with pianos fine furniture, books and
periodicals and we are living very cOzily. I am
on my way to Scotland and as soon as my bust
ness there has been dispatched 1 shall hurry
home to the little south sea island"
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-10-12
OHAUTAUQUA.

The Chautauqua classes will commence on
Sunday to grapple with the new subjects of study
and will roam through fresh fields and pastures
new" Like greyhOunds unleashed they will
race through Classic Latin Course, and prob
ably discover that the Corso at Rome is cele-
brated more for its Lenten hOrSe-racing and its
carnival of folly than for any greater usefulness.
And in that city. mighty still through its inf1u-
ence on history and art, they will find, in st.
Peters and the Vatican, the embodiment of the
Science of Prayer, whose high priest yet controls
the souls of many widely scattered millions.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-10-12
THE BAZAR::

We would
respectfully draw the attention Of
the readers of this paper to the fact
that we are in a position to sell all
kinds of Merchandise as cheap as
any concern in the United States
or Canada. Our connection in the
Eastern market places us on an
equal footing with the largest con-
Germs in the country, and our ex-
penses for selling and handling
Merchandise are far less than most
concerns of our size that are To-
Gated in larger cities. Samples
cheerfully sent to any part of the
United States or Canada.
Respectfully,
A. G. SHUTTINGER.
Saltwater, MINI.
THE BAZAAR.
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The sun., 1893-03-16
SEED GRAIN.

The seed grain bill that has passed
the legislature appropr,ates $4,000
for the supplying of seed grain to
those who lost their crops last fall by
hail or storm, Any person desirous
of avaling himself of the benefits of
this bill nust file with bis town clerk
written application, showing the
number Of acres of land occupied or
owned; the number Of acres he in
tends to SOW with grain, and the
number of bushels necessary to seed
the same. The town clerk shall
within five days after said application
transmit the same to the county
auditor by mail or otherwise. The
county auditor shall file the same in
his office. 1t shall be the duty of the
county auditor to give public notice
by publication in two or more news
papers printed and published in said
county, by one or more publications
therein, on or before the 25th, day OF
March 1893. The board of county
commissioners will meet at his office
at day to be named by said auditor.
for the purpose of considering the
allowance of relief Of such applicants
and to determine the amount oi
money to be allowed to eachapplicant
Immediately after such action by the
board, the auditor shall furnish 6
certified copy of same to the state
auditor.
The law further provides that the
value of such grain sr.an constitute {
first lien upon the land sown will
such grain; that the amount shal
bear interest at the rate of per cen
per annum, and shall be collectibl'
as other taxes, only that it shall b.
paid in three yearly installments, th'
first of which shall be paid in 1894.
The sun., 1893-03-16
DONr.ELLY.
New hotel man.

New hotel man. , q.
The town went dry on the liquor
question.
S. T. Hovder made a flying trip
to Alexandria this week.
Mrs. M. P. Garigan, of Duluth;
is visiting with her parents here. /
Our school is progressing under
the management of Prof. ]. S. Welch,
Miss frankie Tosney is slowly re-
covering from the accident which be-
fell her. ~g
Emil and John Nelson shipped
two carloads of stock to st. Paul
last week.
Mrs. Maloney, of Mauston, Wis,
is visiting her daughter here, Mrs. F.
J. Mclaughlin,
s. Atchinson, of Morris, has rented
the Evergreen House and will run a
first class hotel.
OTom O'Brien has traded his Clydes-
dale stallion for full-blood gray
Percheron. Tom knows good
horse when he sees one.
Election passed off quietly. The
following ticket was elected:.
| Superyisors-A. M. Dubry, Chm'n.
f. Wiltzen, A. j. Asumb.
Clerk-F. j. Mclaughlin.
! Treasurer j. B. Rohrenbach.
Assessor Rustad.
| Justice of Peace-A. A. Rohrenbacl
Constables Farley Tosney, Jo'
The sun., 1893-03-16
THE REINFORCEMENT.

The reapportionment sub-com-
mittee is instructed to arrange matters
SO that each county having 1900
population will have at least one
representative. This will cut the
tail off the kite in this district, for
that is all Stevens county has been
for many years. The new
apportionment reduces the senate
one e,and increased the house seventeen,
our district will remain teritorially as
it has been, but we will have one
senator and four representatives.
In future we will not need to go in
to quarrels with other counties; we
can have our family jars at home.
In the past the whole four counties
were republican, but of late politics
have got so ratified that it would be
unsafe to bet on the future. In our
opinion, the party that will lay
political hacks on the shelf, and trot
out good fresh man will be likely
to carry the victorious banner. At
present it looks as if nobody could be
found to enter political fight; the
war is over, the verdict of the jury is
given on prohibitive tariffs and force
bills; and the late iberality of Mess.
Harrison and Cleveland in going out
side their parties for the best timber
of which to construct the ship of state,
makes smaller politicians think it
not worth while to tear their clothes
about party politics. We are thank
full for a rest.
The sun., 1893-03-16
HON, LEWIS BAKER.

An effort is being made by the
friends of Hon. Lewis Baker to have
him appointed to q second class
mission under the present administra-
:tion. The character of President
Cleveland stands out too clear and
noble to suppose for one moment that
he has any yindective feeling against
a state, because his friends were not
strong enough to give him the
electoral vote of the state. Mr.. Baker
is the chief editor of the leading
democratic paper in Minnesota, be-
sides being the chairman of the
central committee. Mr.. Cleveland
has no warmer friends than the
democracy of Minnesota; and among
-he democrats, has no warmer friend
than Mr.. Baker. It would be high
compliment, and a great qualification
to the democratic press of the state
if their chief editor should be honored
by an appointment.
The sun., 1893-03-16
Town OF Morris.

Jesse Morrison intends to move ON
his farm in the near future.
The boys finished hauling their
wood from Holmes City last week.
The infant child of Mrs. w. o.
Cassel, died March 9th, with spasms.
Mrs. Moses Judd spent last week
with her daughter, Mrs. G. O..
Walker.
Mr.. E. and Grace Hall were among
those who participated at the ball
March 3rd.
Hay is very plentyful in this town
this spring; quite difference from
last spring. @
John johnson returned from the
woods, bringing with him a years
supply of wood.
Messrs A. J. Judd and A. S. Townt \
were putting their time in grinding
feed last week., 4.
Thesnowi is melting away gradually,
and the water seems to soak in the
ground as fast as it melts.
The farmers are preparing for
springs work; most of them are
cleaning their seed wheat. .,
Miss Lou Dopkins finished a
successful term of school in District
No. 4, on Thursday last.
Mrs. Henry Moore has had serious
attack of the winter Cholera, but we
are glad to say, has nearly recovered
! There will be a great amount Of
flax sown this spring on account of the
low price of wheat at the present time
We understand that Miss Eva
Haight has took a contract for the
spring term Of school in District No
A.
The literary society is a granc
suscess in every way, and we thinl
the Renvillians deserve a good dea
of credit for starting an organization
that will benefit the young people o
their town, as well as other towns
The members from the town O
Morris are very thankful indeed t.
receive benefits at the expense of thu
Rensvillians. 1t is not only beneficial
but pleasurable; and we think ever,
town that has, at least, a dozel
young people should have iterar,
society. The LITTLE YANKEE.
The sun., 1893-03-16
RENDSVILLE,

E. G. VanHorn enjoyed a turkish
bath in Chippewa Lake on Satur-
day. =
March came in like lamb but
seems resolved not to loose her
reputation.
On account of bad weather and
poor roads, the Literary meeting was
postponed week.
The Keeville mail carrier is rather
early in working his road tax,
apparently believing that the coming
season will be busy one.
A small card party was held at the
residence of James Borrill on Friday
evening in honor of that gentlemans
birthday, all present report a splen-
did time. $780,.
Miss Jennie Davidson attended
the teachers examination held at
Morris on Friday and Saturday, and
spent a few days following with
friends in that vicinity.
On Friday last the people of
Rendsville were surprised by a
thunder storm, tightening at this
time of year is a novelty and some
say it means six weeks more cold
weather. r..
During @e few fine days the first
of last week some one was heard to
remark, eve won't have spring right
away, I have not seen any geese yet"
he is the only one that can say as much
however, for the country abounds
with geese that don't know enough to
go south before cold weather comes.
FR1AR Tuck. ri
The sun., 1893-03-16
OLD SETTLERS.

An organization of old settlers is
being perfected for district COM
prising Traverse and Big Stone
counties in MINI. and Roberts county
S. D. The organization will be
completed on March 18th, in Browns
Valley. This is very pleasant
arrangement whereby frontier settlers
can come together and rensw their
old acquaintance; but to Qur yiew It
would look more like social home
gathering for each county to hold its
own gathering; however weEish them
the highest degree of success.
The sun., 1893-03-16
Out Correspondents.
HANCOCK.

Poor Rob got the blues and left
town. :
w. Drinkwine has returned from
the woods.
Don't forget that one ticket is sure
to take the lead.
Mrs. George Beggr is visiting
friends in Litchfield.
Miss L. Berg spent Sunday with
her aunt Mrs. Brevig.
George Hiland is with us again
hale and harty as ever. ~
The Dowagiac drill is now all the
go, for sale by J. D. Walters.
Mrs. Frank Anglers is visiting
friends in Litchfeld this week.
Miss Bessie Dahl and sister have
taken their departure for Dakota.
Mr.. DItton, brother-in-law of G, B,
Parks, spent Sunday in our big city.
On his 25 birthday Will Bucklin
was presinted with a hansome ten
pound boy.
Mrs. T. Mills who has been
rusticating for the past week is again
with poor Tom.
Farmers wishing seeders this
spring, do not hesitate to give oul
friend j. D. Walters call.
| Miss Mary Warhurton attended
! the teachers examination in StarbucI
Tuesday and Wednesday of this
week.
Miss Josephine Bucklin has taker
her departure for Kindred, Dakota, in
torder to be ready for the spring tern
of sewing.
! Blizzard Monday selection Tuesday
Literary Thursday; masquerade Fr
The sun., 1893-03-16
TAXING RAILROADLANDS,

The bill now before the legislature
to tax railroad lands is one that no
combine can appropriate to their own
use or benefit, but which would be
beneficial to the poor farmers of the
counties through which these lands
run. If this bib will not in any way
invalidate the present gross earning
tax, it should pass by all means. If
these lands we're taxed as other land
is taxed it would spur the roads to
sell to actual settlers, and would be
an act of justice to the farmers who
are now paying all the land tax; and
in improving their farms are enhapc-
ing the value of this untaxed land.
If this contemplated law should force
the companies to sell, this would be
the greatest blessing of all to the
present inhabitants of counties, for it
would bring in more settlers, who by
improving the land would pay much
more tax than the companies could
be compelled to pay on unimproved
land; would haye better roads, and
more and better school houses.
Untaxed railroad land is the
greatest curse a county can well b'
called upon to endure.
The sun., 1893-03-16

The Willmar Republican Gazette
thinks it was a mistake to give
publicity to the White Cap letters
sent to Prof. Hilleboe and others, as
other state papers have repeated the
publication; giving the impression
that Willmar is tough place. This
is a mistake of the Gazette; the
publication only shows to what ex-
tent the saloon element will go to
carry its point, With this object in
view we published one of the letters;
but we also published the fact that
two blind biggers are now in jail and
two more are awaiting the action of
the grand jury in Willmar; which
fact proves that prohibition does
sometimes prohibit; which it is now
undoubtedly doing with those four
Yiolaters of the law,
The sun., 1893-03-16
FROM WASHINGTON.

The first week of the new
administration has been much like
the first week of otlter administrations,
crowding, hustle, and more or less
confusion everywhere. The President
and the members of his cabinet have
been given time to do little else than
receive the thousands who have called
on them, some merely to pay their
respects and offer congratulations,
others, probably majority, to put in
a good word for themselves or friends
who want office. ..-
The chances of G. w. Edwards, of
Wilmington, Delaware, who was re-
ported to have been slated for Govern
ment Printer, are believed to have
been reduced to the zero point, by
the delegation of Uuion printers
which came here early in the week
and presented to President Cleveland,
in the name of organized labor, a
protest against his appointment, be-
cause of his being opposed to labor
unions and having himself been
at one time ''rat" printer.
The silver democrats are already
accusing Pres't. Cleveland of making
war upon them because of their
financial opinions, and some of Mr..
Cleveland's injudicious friends are
largely responsible for the accusation.
They have told it everywhere that it
was the views of Ex-Governor Gimp
bell, of Ohio, on silver that prevented
his being member of the cabinet,
and some of them do not hesitate to
say that it is the intention of the
administration to use the patronage
at its disposal to make votes in
Congress for the repeal of the Sher-
man silver law, and others assert that
the fight that is now going ON among
the democratic Senators to prevent
Senator Vorhees getting the chair,
manship of the Finance committee, tc
which he is by all the rules ot
precedence clearly entitled, was
instigated by the administration
There may be no truth in these
accusations, but they are made anc
discussed among men who are il
positions to know what they art
talking about. That's why l repeat
them.
, The widow of Gen. Grant evidently
is not superstitious even a little bit
Having sold her New York house anC
, made up her mind to make her per
manent home in Washington, ant
, liking the location of the house il
, which Mr.. Blaine died, which hal
been the scene of so many sac
occurrences, she has made Mrs
? Blaine an offer for the property
There are lots of people in Washing
ton who would not live in that hous,
if it was given to them.
, Some comment has been made OF
, account of the manner in which tn,
democratic Senators have treated tn
! populist Senators. Some time ago whel
it looked as though the votes of tn
populists would be necessary t.
r control the Senate they were tn
Recipients of constant attention, hu
now the democrats have enough
) votes of their own, and they did no
hesitate to slight Senators PETER, ,Kyl
and Allen by not extending them tn
courtesy of an invitation to attent
their caucus. It is doubtful whethe
either of these gentlemen woult
3 have attend the caucus, but the,
: would have appreciated the courtes,
: of an invitation Senator Martin, o
Kansas, was at the democratic caucus
He classes himself as a democra
with populist sympathies, and tn
l democrats have accepted the class
ification.
The sun., 1893-03-16

The largest travelling derrick ever
raised for practical use or experimental
purposes is the one which will be
used in placing the great steel roof of
1.-The MacKaye Spectatorium" at
Chicago. This derrick is an immense
affair, weighing nearly seventy tons
and is necessary to place in position
the 1000 tons of steel which will be
used in the roof of this building.
This derrick is 18O feet high and it
was raised only after themost strenuous
exertion. The first four attempts
made being failures on account of the
tackle used not being strong enough.
The feat, one of the most .extraord-
mary ever known to modern
engineering, was successfully
accomplished on the fifth trial.
The sun., 1893-03-16

day, Who says business is not pick
ing up this spring2
Candy, apples and oranges wore
Aoating around our village in album
dance, Mr.. w. Bucklin was the proud
donator, ON account of the young
gentleman visitor. Mother and son
are doing nicely.
&c. Bucklin is suffering with his
head and eyes, John says it is
u uyalg.a;we We Q airlid ths tpelhI
he might have strained his eyes look
ing at the first and best of all grand
sons, who called just in time for
election.
The sun., 1893-03-16
HOMES AT THE WORLDS FAIR

t5oME9 AZ TIE WOHLO'S FAER
There is no reason why anyone
should be deferred from visiting the
Worlds Fair by reason of possible in
convenience and uncertainty attend
ing the securing of satisfactory hotel
accommodations.
The Northern Pacific Railroad will
in due time publish low excursion
rates to Chicago and return for this
occasion, while it's double daily
passenger train service, including
through sleeping cars of both classes
STANDARD and Tourist) to Chicago,
will as usual be at the head of the
list in every particular.
To help you in fixing in advance
upon your place of residence while
attending tbs Worlds Fair, we have
placed in the hands of our agent at
your station a book complied by
perfectly trustworthy parties, called
"Homes for Visitors to the Worlds
Fair" This little book, which you
can purchase for fifty cents, contains
a list of about 5000 private families
who will accommodate visitors in
Chicago during the time of the Fair
viz: May 1st to October 8Oth; gives
their names and addresses, and
number of rooms each will have tc
spare. The book also gives list ei
the hotels and their locations; has
twelve fuA-pages large-scale maps
each representing section Of the
city, SO that with this information be-
fore him the intending visitor himself
can, at leisure, select the quarter o.
the city in which he would prefer t.
stop, corresponding in advance will
one or more families in that localit,
with regard to rates and the acommo
dations desired.
| CHAs. S. FEE, n. ?. r. r
The sun., 1893-03-16

Should be kept at stables and
stock yards.-Salvation Oil is the
best friend not only of man, but of
dumb beasts as well. For swelled
joints, strained tendons, old sores,
saddle gals, and wounds of all kinds
there is no remedy like Salvation Oil.
Price 25 cents per bottle.
The sun., 1893-03-16
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All Free.

Those who have used DIR. Kings
New Discovery know its value, and
those who have not, have now the
opportunity to try it free. Call on
the advertised druggist and get a
trial bottle, free. Send your name and
address to II. e, Bucklen 81 Co,
Chicago, ard get a sample box of DIR,
Kings New Life Pills free, as well as
copy CT guide to health and house
hold Instructor, free. All of which ID
guaranteed to do you good and cost
| you nothing. Ell. L. Huiburd & Cos
drugstore
The sun., 1893-03-16

A revolution in Minneapolis is the
latest fad. The democrats though in
a minority in council, have with the
aid of two republicans deposed the
president and elected one from their
party. They also dissolved all
committees and formed new ones, in
accordance with their own political
faith
The sun., 1893-03-16
Notice of Dissolution.

The partnership heretofore existing be-
tween Charles E. Camp and John ID. Gill
lispie, and doing business in the firm name
of Camp & Gillespie, is this day dissolved
by mutual consent, J. D. Gillespie retiring.
Charles E. Camp will continue the firm
business, pay all obligations against said
firm and collect all bills and accounts due
said firm.
Dated, Morris, Mimi, Feb. %, 1893
CHARLES i. CAMP.
17-3 JOHN ID. GILLESPIE.
The sun., 1893-03-16

See the Worlds Fair For Fifteen
Cent
Upon receipt of your address and
fifteen cents in postage stamps, we
Will mail you prepaid our Souvenir
Portfolio of the Worlds Columbian
Exposition, tho regular price is fifty
cents, but as we want you to have one,
we make the price nominal. You will
find it work of art and thing to be
priced. It contains full page views of
great buildings, with descriptions of
same, and is executed in highest style
of art. If not satisfied with it, after
you get it we will refund the stamps
and let you keep the book. Address
III. E. Bucklen q Co., Chicago, Ill.
The sun., 1893-03-16
Bucklin's Arnica Salve

The Best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
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Skin Eruptions, and positively cures
Piles, or no pay required. It is gaur-
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money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box.-For sale by H. L. Hulburd &
The sun., 1893-03-16

The Legislature has repealed the
town poor law, so iniquously forced
upon this county two years ago
Every fair minded man in the county
will acqmesce in this just jaetien of
our representatives. d.