The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-12-14

will please change the address to 112 End ST. &c.,
rear.
The keeper of the Setting-up shop, says,
while they are not doing much just at present
in that department. they always have Rush on
hand.
One of the foundry boys says that de-
partment is run on the equal rights plan. There
is now one cOlOred man learning the mOulders
trade.
The hospital fioricuturst lost his pet canary
bird. last Friday. The bird was not only favor
lite, but an excellent singer. and he feels it's loss
deeply.
Will our contributors please remember and
write on one side of the paper only; and do not
run your lines together. and write as plainly as
possible.
We are highly pleased and encouraged by
the kindly assistance and prOffered help, which
we have received from many of our most able
contributors.
Mrs. G, c. BOrdwell wife of the genial fore
man of the Thresher Co.'S. shipping department,
is confined to her bed with an aggravated attack
of La Grippe.
Hon. John w. Willis, of st. Paul, dropped
dollar in THE MIRROR slot. one day this week,
and will hencefOrth be numbered amidst our list
of subscribers.
The illness of keeper McFall became so seri-
GUS that he was compelled to return to his home,
at Anoka. Keeper Westergreen assisted him as
far as Minneapolis.
We are, as fast as possible. adding new ex-
changes to our list, and will, we trust, within a
few weeks, be able to supply all the boys with
good paper each week.
Gate keeper Crandall has rendered his resig-
nation official of this institution, on account
of ill-health. He will seek the more congenial
climate of Tennessee.
Mrs. Clara Gish. who went to Bloomfield, Ia,
last week to attend the bedside of sick brother,
returned last Monday evening; her brother hay
ing died two hours after her arrival.
While it is not our purpose to limit those
who write for THE MIRROR. to any specified
space or number of words: we suggest that you
make your articles as brief as possible.
The three cells at the west end of block three,
2nd gallery fOrmerely used as sOlitaries, are be-
ing reconstructed and fixed up in good shape,
and will in future. be used as regular cells.
-Sinbad says that he is another victim of
drink. and is in full sympathy with r. E. L. on
the liquor question. in accordance with the lat
tiers contribution in our issue of last week.
Foreman Bronson of the Thresher Co., by
daily practicing with a pair of 2Olb. dumb bells,
is developing pair of muscles that would make
John l.. or Jim Corbett trembe.
The state plumber, under the supervision of
engineer Jones. is putting a new bath tub in the
commissioners room. Other improvements are
also progressing in the same department.
Our new butcher. in his first attempt at
carving up link of bologna sausage, whacked a
chunk Off one of his fingers. If found, a liberal
reward will be paid, if the same is returned to
its former pOssessOr.
We desire to call the attention of our city
readers to the fact that the chapel service at
the prison commences at O'Clock, A. NJ. sharp.
ITO be assured of admission should be here not
later than 8: 80 o'clock.
We hope and trust that all subscribers of
THE MIRROR who are in arrears, will not forget
to send in the small amounts due u.s. prior to the
beginning of the new year, so that we may
straighten up our books.
Deputy Warden Lemon has been of the sick
list for the past few days with pretty severe
touch of quinsy. We have not, however, heard
any complaints in regard to his being absent
from the usual court call.
-Four members of the COrse PaytOn Comedy
Co. playing an engagement at the Grand opera
house, in the city, visited the prison Friday after
noon, in company with Editor Nelson. of the
Washington Co. Journal.
Foreman Plaster, of the paint shop, is en-
barking in a new branch of his profession; cut
tiers, blinds, and large amount of such deco
rative" work is now being touched up by his
artistic hand and direction.
While MIR. Chas. Emerson. foreman of the
blacksmith shop. was out riding Thursday
evening, he was ran into by careless driver,
and had his cutter badly demolished; fortunately
he escaped personal injuries.
We want to appoint a good local reporter in
every shop and department in the prison. one
who will make careful notes of anything of local
interest in his respective department. Who will
venture? Let us hear from you.
One Of our enigmatical brethren asks: What
is the difference between a ten year sentence
and a hollow tOoth?" Our printers devil an
swers: lone is decayed hole, and the other is
whole decade Give him a harder one.
"A new dining room is to be fitted up as soon
as the lumber and fixtures arrive. 1t will be To-
Gated in the mess room. on the ground floor,
next to the kitchen. The fast increasing pOpula-
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