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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-11-30
Not For That.

OF Col. Ethan Allen, the hero of Ii
conderoga and Crown Point, the follow
ing story is told in illustration of his
uncOmpromising devotion to the prin-
ciples of strict honesty:
Allen owed a gentleman a note for
$500. 1t was sent to an attorney for
collection, and it being announcement
for the old hero to pay the sum on pres
entatiOn of the claim, suit was common
ced on the note. Allen employed an
attorney to attend the court and have
the judgment postponed, saying that in
few days, if he had little time, he
could secure the money and make pay
ment. AS the readiest way to postpone
the matter, the lawyer determined to
deny the genuiness of the signature, in
which case witness in Boston would
have to be sent for. and so the matter
would be delayed. Col Allen happened
to be in remote part of the courtroom
when the case was called, and with as
constituent and indignation he heard
his lawyer gravely arise and deny the
signature to the note With long and
fierce strides Allen rushed through the
crowd and confronting his attorney, he
said in voice that was heard from be-
yond the confines of the courthouse:
Come, come, sir, l did not hire you
to come here and lie. That's true
note. l signed it'll swear to it-and
I'll pay it. l want no Sinking. l only
want time. What hired you for was
to get this suit put off till the next term
of court, not to come here and lie and
juggle about it.''-Er.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-11-30
THE PRISON MIRROR is a weekly pa

per published in the Minnesota State Prison. 1T
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
lectual improvement among the prisoners; to
acquaint the public with the true status of the
prisoner; to disseminate pathological infOrma-
tion and to aid in dispelling that prejudice
which has ever been the bar sinister to fallen
mans selfredemptiOn. The paper is entirely
dependent on the public for its financial sup
port If at any time there should accrue sur
plus of funds the money would be expended in
the interests of the prison library.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-11-30

The volatile Partisan is enjoying the excite
ment of another resignation of the cabinet.
"Hurrah for trifles," they cry and forget all in
the turmoil of the moment
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-11-30

After long term of considerable power, Mr..
POwderly resigns his leadership of the Knights
of Labor chiefly because the newly elected exec
utive committee are not in sympathy with him.
He can hardly congratulate himself very much
on the progress made by organized labor against
capital, or his methods of guiding the poor man
to better his condition. Unsuccessful strikes
are moves lost in the game and the records of
the struggles of labor are strewed with the
wrecks Of many such.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-11-30

The United States having the champion cruiser
of the world will now proceed to build lot of tor
pedO boats to destroy the mighty monsters of
other nations that may come prowling about on
trouble bent.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-11-30

Washington Hessing receives his reward for
the $4,000 German Lutheran votes polled for
Cleveland in Illinois last fall. as per contract the
Chicago pOStoffice is fat plum.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-11-30

If bread is the staff Of life, hard tack must be
its crOwbar.-Puck.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-11-30

The tariff bill that puts diamonds, oil and wa
ter color paintings silks and statuary on the free
list. in not entirely catering to the poor and
needy. Luxuries of all kinds should be made to
pay largely and the necessities given the freedom
of our ports.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-11-30

1t is absolutely amusing to men in the peniten-
tiary to read that the st. Paul financeering firm
of Bushnell & Bushnell left as much as one
eighth of one per cent. to their creditors. They
must have employed a One-eyed bOOk-keeper who
could only see the credit side of his ledger
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-11-30

Millionaire Walker of Chicago does not keep
a private detective. With his own right arm he
knocked the fellow, who demanded $4,000 at the
muZzle of pistol. down stairs and telephOned
for his arrest.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-11-30

The German chancellor evidently has rustic
tastes and appreciates the quiet yet humble adj
vantages of country life. To the ''glittering at
fractions of cties he ascribes the distress of the
nation whose Drawn has been drawn away from
agricultural pursuits till American products have
taken full possession af the food markets of the
Fatherland to the utter destruction of agrarian
interests.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-11-30

1t is given out at Washington by the Presidents
political foes that he is trying to acquire control
of the Democratic Congressional Committee so
as to get representation in Congress entirely
subject to his will. This would seem a wild
duck" of utterly too vigorous nature.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-11-30

The President is emphatic in asserting that he
would veto any tax on incomes. He is not the
Moses to lead the poor man out of the land of
bondage.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-11-30

Its an i'll wind that blows no one good. The
anarchistic utterances lately made in New York.
have developed a new line for labor. MilliOnaires
are not only personally guarded by detectives
but large force of watchmen are employed
about the aristocratic mansions to guard them
against destruction by anarchists. That the
scare has much foundation is hardly possible;
but the feeling of danger is a blessing to many a
poor family.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-11-30
CURRENCY.
of progress

Hard times have developed bank swndles
everywhere and the disruption of two very
prominent Italian banks has made Rome howl -
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-11-30

The dime novel is evidently guilty of abetting
three Michigan boys in their diabolical pastime
of roasting small companion at the stake. Moth
ing saved them from being murderers but the
courage of another small boy who cut loose the
victim to be himself in turn triced up to similarly
suffer. His Outcries brought help to save both.
The Standard Oil influence has acquired pos
session of the Superior, Wisconsin. steel plant.
This doubtless means a vast extentiOn of the
plant in connection with their northwestern iron
mining interests and a certain prosperity for
Superior; but it bodies ill for the industrial con-
ditiOns of the country which are steadily falling
into the hands of gingantic mOnOpOlies.
The race between Directum the great trOtting
four year old stallion, and Saladin the champion
pacing wonder of the year was a bruiser. The
machine like trOtter never lift his feet in the
four heats and was beaten in the first by the ter
rifle rush home of the PAGER who went the last
quarter in 80 seconds flat. But breaks are al
ways bad for PAGER and a break in each subse-
quent heat just beat the sidewheeler.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-11-30
NEWS OF A WEEK..
November %.
Heavy fighting in Brazil.

Heavy hghtlng in Brazil.
Iron ore to be admitted free.
Japan has been severity flooded At least 500
lives were lost.
Minneapolis grand jury finds indictments
against several bankers.
Under the Sherman act 1864, $50 ounces of
silver have been purchased.
Ex-minister Stevens takes to the lecture plat
form to put his case on record.
American beef highly commended by the
House of Lords committee of inquiry.
Minister ThurStOn's statements about Hawaii
an embrogliO dissatisfes some high officials
Armour Packing Co., will fight the Minnesota
law requiring OleOmargarine colOred pink.
November %.
Menage not yet caught.
Lehigh strikers get ugly.
HRngi, the wife murderer insane.
Baumberger will hang January 49,
Sub-zerO weather sweeps the Northwest
Latest Hawaiian news leaves Dole on deck
Fatal and disastrous fire at Detroit, Mich
Feury's jury breaks even; a new trial will soon :
be commenced.
England cOnfesses inferiOrty to us in all cleo
trio science but telegraphy
English buy up German interests in Samoa and
will probably annex those islands.
Nearly all raw and crude materials entering in
to manufacturing will be placed on the free list
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ALnu,GuTsvsL,.E.
Correspondence OF tho Argus.

Correspondence OF the Argus.
Rev. Sharps preached very
interesting sermon last Sabbath to
a good congregation. Rev. Il. C..
Martin went to fill an appointment
made for him at the Pleasant Hill
church.
Mcclure Mason. who has been at
Wheeling for some months, is now
visiting the parental roof.
s. w. Smallcy, of Kingwood.
was in town last Friday on Official
business.
james +. Menefee's pension has
been reduced from $S to So. lilo
says the rain is sent on the just as
well as the unjust.
Our genial Postmaster has out a
fine crop of corn and oats.
Our fruit crop will be very light
except berries.
Mrs. Gale is running confcc-
tionery in tho Pcll Block-selling,
also, ice-cream.
The two Hotels are doing good
business.
Staley's Gallery will have 10 be
aired pretty soon.
There is young man not ten
miles from here guilty of running
into the blackboard of Girls Mar
tins, on which he was carrying the
U. $. Mail, striking Martins buck
board so hard tho hub was flattened
like rs il it had been hit with a
sledge hammer. Before this was
done Martin had drove to ono side
to let him pass. Look sharp,
young man, and don't repeat tins,
you can't monkey with that kind Of
business. X. Y. Y.
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cRANEsyrLLE.

Correspondence OF the Argus.
The Fourth passed off quietly at
this place. The most OF our social
circle were visiting at distant
points.
Messrs. Charles Crane, Jos. IL.
Mattingly, A. j. Sunderland j. q.
Wilhelm, who were building houses
at Davis, are at home on vacation.
Our adjoining settlements were
visited by u number of refreshing
rains, yet this section seemed to be
missed and we are still in need Of
refreshing shower.
Quite o number of our people
went to Cuzzart for cherries during
the past week.
A.. s. Albright and family and
Mrs. Edward Albright have return
cd from the Worlds Fair and re-
port good time.
a. o. Wolfe, Frank Falkenstine
and MISS Georgia Albright have re-
turned from Oakland, where they
have been attending school during
the season.
The Garrett county school exam
nations will be in session this week
and several of our pcdagogues will
DO in attendance. 1t appears as
though our teachers prefer to teach
in Maryland rather than Preston,
simply because they claim that our
Institutes and some Of our school
laws are q nuisance.
Miss Rachel Hartman seems TO
be fraction better than usual,
and there is some hopO Of her re-
coVery.
John Reed, Of the Secret Service
Of Pennsylvania, was in our midst
during the past week.
This section will not be represcn-
ted at Court this term.
Our cold blooded Republicans
seem TO be glad that they can get Il
cents per pound for chickens, 20
cents for ham, 10 for butter, and
IA for eggs, etc, and yet thoy seom
to think tho Administration fail
ure because Cleveland cannot mond
McKinley's rend in the wool mar
ket, and at tho same time they only
fear that he will. Xxx.
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side OF oats field above his house,
so no softly raised tho window,
crawled out aud went as rapidly as
he could TO the woods, and nc
entirely forgot to como back. MP to
date, but OF course he will as soon
as he gets mis- pocket book.
Ncwburg had one of the incest
and most complete Columbian Gel.
ebraticn ever witnessed by her citi.
zcns. Everything passed Oft salts
faotorily. The special featuresc
were tho "Kallithumpian" parade,
the children's parade from the NJ.
Z. church to tho grove and the
very excellent speaking by Drs. Il.
+. Lanham aud M. Il. Powell, i'm
the forenoon, and Bros. ID. G..
Smith and l.. A. McNemar in the
afternoon. The two ministers
delivered tho best 4th of July ad.
dresses ever delivered at Newburg,
that is the opinion of nearly all
who heard them.
Miss Bridget Coughlin has be-
come violently insane, and legal
steps have been taken to convey
her to the Insane Asylum at
Weston. Tho bereaved family
have the sympathy of all, as Miss
Coughlin was a very excellent lady
and much respected by all who
knew her.
Religious services in MI the
churches in town .on last Sabbath,
and all well attended.
Weather very scasonable and
prospects for abundant crops.
RusTIcUs.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-07-13

Another Preston county boy and
good Democrat gets there. Last
week Mr.. John Mattingly, who has
been merchandising at Dobbin,
Grant county, on the w. Va. Cen.
trail r. r., was appointed Postmas.
ter at that place, in place Of w. r.
Mooney, who resigned. John is
son Of Squire Simeon Mattingly, Of
townsville.
At regular meeting OF Brown
Lodge, No. 30, X. Of p, held
Tuesday night, J. Slidell Brown
was elected and installed as Master
Of Exchoquer, in place Of NJ. G.
Feather, who resigned, and Cam.
den Messenger aud e. T.. Reppcrt
were appointed and duly installed
as Inner and Outer Guards, for the
ensuing term.
We regret to learn that Mr.. Isaac
J. WhetseIl, Of the whetsell Settle.
ment, lost his home and all the
contents, by FIRE, early last Sunday
morning. The fire originated from
the kitchen stove in some way and
the whole building was on Gre
before the sleeping family dis
covered it and had barely timo to
get out ia their night clothes.
Nothing whatever was saved, not
even their clothing, and the loss is
a severe one to Sir. WhetselI, who
is hard working and industrious
citizen.
We hope everyone who owns = horse VIII read
The advertisement o. the Elthart Carriace and
Harness Manufacturing Company, u kslkba1t,
tndiana appeatinH An this papsr.
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Preston Council. 40, a. g.o.r,-a,

A''Ss"h Nouottt. no. o. 10 II. ~
WuER.as. 1t bath pleased IN
Great Councillor of the Universe ~
remove from among as by the hard
OF death our esteemed Brethcr. X.
j. Walls; therefore be it resolved by
our Lodge:
Icsolccd. LIST, That while we Ia
ment tho loss Of our beloved brytI :
er, we bow in humble submiasion IL
the divine will of God.
Resolrcd. 2nd, That in his death
this Lodge has lost u brother WIN
was loved aud esteemed and WIN
was always truc anu faithful to the
principles of the Order.
Resolrcd, Bird, That va extend
our heartfelt sympathy to his rela-
tivos and friends i'm their sore allie
ton, and point them to our Ilea,-
only Father who will help them to
bear their burden OF sorrow.
Rcsolred, 4th, That as token III
respect our Charter be drapcd Inv
mourning for period of thirty
days, aud that the brothers wear
the usual badge or mourning.
Resolved, 5th, That n COPY OF
these resolutions DO presented to
the relatives of the deceased, DC re-
corded on the journal of the Lodge.
and be sent to each OF the county
papers for publication.
LoRAIN FoRTSEY,
Is. j. FoRTNEy,
j. III. SoUiREs,
Committcn.
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Eternal Vigilance

IL the price Of health. But with
oil our prceaufion there are enemies
always lurking about eur systems,
only waiting q favorable 0ppor.
tunity to assert themselves. Inn
purities in the blood may be hidden
for years or even for generations
and suddenly break forth, under
mining health and fastening death.
For all diseases arising from impure
blood Hoods SarsapArIlla is the
unequalled and nnappfOachod
remedy. 1t is King Of them all,
for IL conquers disease.
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ROwI.Esuul,G.
Correspondence of tho Argus.

A MODERN TIM FiNEGAN's WAKE.
In cleaning up tho debris after
the 4th, which consisted OF kegs,
jugs, bottles and other bar.room
bric-a-brac, two full kegs OF the
Gambler colored foamy fluid" wero
discovered, and az it would not
keep until next 4th, wo decided to
get rid of it at once. AS tho day
was very warm several Of our citi-
zens volunteered to take it out OF
town and dispense Of il in quiet
why. AS they were crossing the
bridge they met Patsy Daily, and
as Patsy Is n whole. souled fellow,
and the life of any crowd he is in,
they entreated HIM to come along.
Patsy, who is not overly fond OF
beer, and knowing the prankish
custom Of the boys, at first declined
the offer. But after great deal of
talk and no little persuasion, no
decided to 60. They halted at
lonely place called "Spooner's
Grove" midway between here and
"Stoer's Mill" So called because
all lovers repair to that place for
quiet and sociable chat. Tho boys
all got very timber, and Patsy in
particular, so much 80 that he
stretched out on the grass and be-
gan singing II want to be an An
gel" In the meantime. Messrs.
Sam Whctsell and Scott FELTON,
came along, and as there was beer
galore they asked them TO stop and
participate in their festivities. AS
they wanted to be angelic, too, they
readily consented. Hour 10y hour
the crowd grew more hilarious, till
at length Patsy refused to speak.
Sam Jackson felt his pulse and
pronounced him dead. They at
once made preparations for his fu-
neral. IL. V. Scott constructed
rude shroud from an old salt sack
and Scott FELTON, acted rs under
taker. II was not necessary TO EN-.
balm bin, rs he had already taken
enough Of the fluid to prevent de-
composition from setting in. The
funeral Grafton WAS delivered by
Rev. Sam Whotscll in an able and
pathetic manner. His text WAS.
BLESSED are tho meek and lonely,
fer they shall possess the earth.
Mr.. Ed CLANCY was the only
mourner, and introduced new
feature called the "Irish Cry"
CLANCY is man Of rare lung power,
and could be distinctly hoard up at
Old Man Dunn's watch box. as
they were hanging over the bier Of
beer, taking last look ut his re-
mains, he arose, Finnegan like,
and promptly knocked CLANCY
down. This would have been The
end Of It had not Clancy taken
Patsy's watch. Some one, in order
to carry out the joke, stole the
watch in earnest, and now Patsy is
suing CLANCY for the same.
J. NAPIER TANDY.
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Correspondence Of the Argus.
Mr.. George Albright was arrested
the other morning for an offense
against the peace and dignity OF
tho town Of Ncwburg. lie was
taken before Mayor Lanham and
tried, found guilty and fined g.. 90
and costs, and, Of course, he being
DESTROYS Of paying it and having
left his pocket.book at the house.
be insisted on going thither With
Constable W. b. Taylor to get the
same. After a demurrer on part
Of Taylor and same being oyerruled
by the prisoner, they went together
to Mr.. Albright's house and bis
pocket book was in the back room,
and leaving Taylor in front room
be went to get It aud something
attracted his attention 70 upper
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A Home Camp Meeting will be
held in the Kingwood NJ. r. church
from July 10Th to 23d inclusive.
Prof. Il. Il. Hudson, of Alliance,
Ohio. a sweet singer and nm evan.
gelist, will be present throughout.
Two or more services will be held
each day. All are cordially invited
to join in this midsummer revival
movement. NJ. w. RIDER.
Died, at her home near Yelling
ton, Kansas. on July 0, 1898, Mrs.
Hester Minerva Albright, wife of
Conrod Albright, who moved out
there from this county several years
ago. The deceased was daughter
Of che late Samuel SNYDER and
sister of Mrs. George L. Hoffman,
of this place. She leaves an oifec-
tomato husband and six children to
mourn her untimely death, which
was caused by typhoid fever.
Special Drives In BOOTS and
SHOES for Cash at TAYLOR'S Boot
and Shoe Store. Call at once.
One more Democratic Postmaster
appointed in this county. Last
Friday Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General Maxwell removed Julius
Scheer, of Eglon, aud appointed
Will s. Lantz. Postmaster at that
place. The latter is merchandising
there and will, of course, move the
office from Scherr's store to his
own. lie is brother to Eek. Depu-
ty Sheriff Lantz, of Aurora, and
Camden and Lewis, o: this place.
Tho Postofiicc over at Horse
Shoe Run has been discontinued for
several months. The last postmas-
ter got tired of bothcring with it
and resigned and as there was no
other applicant at that time, the
office was dropped. The patrons
of the Office are making an effort to
get it re-established and have sent
in the name of another applicant
for the position OF Postmaster. In
the mean time the mail for that
office goes to Eglon.
The many friends in this county
Of Rev. f. q. Haimann, of New
burg, will regret to hear that he
has been transferred to duty along
the West Virginia Central X. r..
and will therefore remove from this
county. lie has been Rector of the
Catholic Church at Ncwburg for
several years and is greatly beloved
by his Pensioners there and Mt
TOWNSVILLE. lie preached his fare
well sermon at the latter place last
Sunday. Tho closing down of the
mines at Newburg and general dull
ness in business there, is the main
cause OF the transfer Of Rev. Father
Haimann, rs the church cannot
afford to keep regular Pastor, and
Rev. Z. a. Boyce, Of Rowlesburg,
will fill the appointments hereafter
and will be the only Priest in the
county.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Whereas, my wife, Sarah O. Gale,
having left my bed ard board with
out just cause, hereby give notice
to the Public that I will not be
responsible for any debts contracted
by her. SAN IL. GALE,
Valley Point, w. Va.
July /, 1898.
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Farmers. Look Herel

Please do not wait until your
grass is ripe to order repairs for
your mowers. Why not order now
and be ready? If you wish MS to
get them, call or write explicitly
now. Special prices in Mowers and
Ralscs and Power forks.
MONROE & WALLS.
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NOTICE 10 THE PUBLIC.

I hereby notify tho public that
my vile, Mrs. Mary F.. Meyers, has
left my bed and board without any
just cause or prOvOcation --whereas
j viii not be responsible or pay any
debts made OF contracted with my
said wife. Given under my hand
this Both day Of May, 1893.
81 GEORGE w. MOVERS.
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A Battle for Blood

is what Hoods Sarsaparilla vigor-
ously fights and 1t IS always victor
ious in expellng all the foul taints
and giving the vital fluid the quail
ity and quantity Of perfect health.
HOOPS PILLS cure all liver ills.
25c.
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coaI FIro cents Pnr RnsheIf

/ will deliver coal from the
ZIMMERMAN BANK, from this
date until further notice, at the
remarkable low price Of FIVE
CENTS per bushel. Have your
coal house filed at once.
JOHN GRBAsER.