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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-06-01

lings are squeezed out into pauperism
or crime. The two things lie very close
together, and the boundary line between
them is shadOwy and indistinct. When
the laws of country tend to make the
rich richer and the poor poorer, they
necessarily increase crime. The great
er criminal is not the wretch who rObs
or murders, but the gentlemanly, re-
spectacle rascal who consciously helped
to produce conditions which would
press upon the infirmities of his fellow
men and degrade and ruffianize them.
One is the cause, the other is the con-
sequence.
But is it not enough to make us
pause, to think that forty years ago
there were $500 honest men to each
criminal, and now there are but 1856.
How many years will it take for the
criminals to be in the majority? And,
when they are, what will self-govern-
ment yield the world?
Is it not time to call halt? Or are
you satisfied with the outlook for your
country ?-Ignatiats Don'aelly, IN The
Representative.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-06-01
A Leaf From Real Life.

What caused this tumult here to-day.
That filled the air, three blocks away
Books, tables, desks and papers grew,
A huge, cOnglOmerate mass to view!
Why armed four men, $50 eager-eyed)
With brOOms and canes. and dogs beside
AS though they had fierce foes descried?-
What blanched Miss Lady Clerks modest hue
AS stepping over chair, or two,
High on the bookcase, safety sought,
Screaming the while. for want of thought,
Confusing the men, for her who fought
And done on purpOSe-like as not?
A little rat! J!
Who tackled the foe with chivalrOus fire,
And saved the maid from climbing higher
And did more work in one short minute,
Than they, who owned, they were not in it?
Who recOnnOitered the corners round,
Where enemies lurking might be found;
And then proclaimed to her. on high,
By truthful words sent from the eye,
That enemies more were not nigh;
And quickly to her side did fly,
AS guardian ever-tO do, or die?
''TriX," the dog!
SHORN POET.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-06-01

During Memorial services Tuesday the speak
ers' platform was graced by the presence of Mrs.
H. Wofer. Mrs. f. H. Lemon, Mrs. j. S. Albert
and DIR. and Mrs. B. J. Merrill.
DIR. B. j. Merrill returned from his visit to
the Worlds Fair last SATURDAY. The genial doctor
found things in better shape than he expected,
and he was pleased with his trip. He says the
tales of eXtortiOn practced by the hotel and res
taurant keepers have been greatly exaggerated,
and that it is not necessary to spend small for
tune in two weeks visit to the Fair
Some of the "bOys ;" have been poking fun at
us because we got the technical terms in common
use among agricuturalists slightly mixed in our
write-up of Steward Benners farm last week
We will admit that there are few things in the
world that we don't know much about, and farm
ing is one of them; but. we will say right now that
we do not belong to that class of journalistic pi-
rates who are afraid to tackle subject simply
because we know nothing whatever about it,
We have upon our desk piece of pottery
picked up by Guard McFall at the gravel pit.
where his crew have been at work eXcavating
the past few days. The relic is of red terra Gotta,
and seems to be broken from the side of some
vessel. AS it was found several feet below the
surface of the earth. it evidently belongs to an
age greatly anterior to our own. presumably the
mOund-builders who are said to have attained
great proficiency in ceramics. We are very
grateful to the donor, and have placed the gift
among our curiOs.
=" What gets me-" remarked beStriped
philosopher at last Tuesdays parade. I" is the
difference good clothes and little hair ON the
face can make in mans appearance. Here are
upwards of three hundred men, who, if reviewed
by an outsider in their present condition and
circumstances, would unhesitatngly be pro-
nounced the homeliest body of men he had ever
laid eyes upon; but let these same men wear
beard or mustache and dress in civilians cos
tune, and not only would they present goody
appearance and compare favOrably with their
more fortunate brethren on the outside. but the
really homely ones could be easily counted on the
fingers.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-06-01
Our Criminal Classes

The statement is made by the Medical Times,
thoroughly reliable paper, that the census of
the United States in 1850 showed one criminal in
5000 of population, while the census of 1890
showed one in 1865. 1t is an indisputed fact
that America contains a greater per cent. of
criminals than any other civilized country. The
reasons for all this seems pianist. Paul Globe.
The Globe goes on to argue that this
is due to sentimental sympathy with
criminals. This is well enough, as far
as it goes, but the disease lies deeper.
Crime is caused by the pressure of con-
ditions. If every convict in Saltwater
had had an income of So, 900 year, very
few of them would be there to-day.
Make life very difficult and the weak
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-06-01
Don't Shoot Him on the Run.

The English papers have been dis
cussing the question whether it is law
full for man to kill a housebreaker.
All sorts of authorities have been ap-
pealed to, and decision has been ar
rived at, based, it is said, on the opinions
of the most eminent jurists of the coun-
try, that while it is lawful to kill a
burglar in the act of breaking into a
house, one has no right to fire on a
burglar who, having completed his job,
is making off with his booty. The
ground given for this distinction is that,
while the burglar is trying to affect an
entrance, or is in the house, there is
good reason to apprehend that he in
tends violence, whereas when he is
making his escape the reason for the
apprehension of violence no longer ex-
lists. 1t is lawful to take life only in
defense of life, not of property.-St.
Paul Pioneer, Press.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-06-01
By the Way.

The Worlds fair-Lovely woman lex
cept our mothers-in-l
**x
Catchin' (cat-chinl music-A Thomas
cats serenade to his lady love.
*
Extending a cordial invitation-Urg-
ing man to take another drink.
***
1t makes grating noise-Kissing a
girl through the bars of your cell.
Xxx
Dispensing (dis-pursing) a crowd
Picking pockets at the Worlds Fair.
Xxx
The fellow who turns over many a
new leaf-The professional book-re-
viewer
A remarkable invention-The slate.
You can mark on it, erase the marks,
and remark on it.
Having a hell O. a time-Trying to
talk through a telephone when the
wires are crossed-Hello. Helloa.
H-e-l-EO-a - R-r-r-r-r-atS.
Holding up train is not by any
means modern idea; as far back as
the sixteenth century ladies' trains
were held up by small boys called pages.
***
Boys, we are getting there in great
shape. Professor Smith of the State
University started the ball last week,
by bringing the class in Sociology over
here, for us to give them pointers on
how to build up the structure of the
commonwealth; we may expect most
any day to have the President of the
United States and his cabinet drop in
to get their instructions about the finan-
cial crisis, and an extra session of
congress. r. NJ.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-06-01
In the Neck.

Puttencall: These failures on the
street, lately, all go to prove an old say
ing.
Marginarius: What saying is that?
Puttencall: Give man enough cord
age, and he'll hang himself Puck.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-06-01

The state stove works at the peniten-
tiary are getting started in full blast.
The first shipment will be made tOmOr-
row "wednesday, and the money will
begin to flow this way at the end of the
current month. The system of credits
to the cOnvicts working for the state
will be the same as those allowed by
the company that owned and operated
the foundry for the ten years up to last
January-amOunting to from 20 cents
to $3.50 for each prisoner doing good
work. The expenses of the concern
will not be any larger probably not as
large under the states management
than under the operation of the private
company thanks to the good manage
ment of the state bOard--and this writ
er predicts that this state foundry will
almost make OregOn's penitentiary self
supporting, despite the white elephant
of jute mill. The system of credits
for the prisoners, then, should be in
creased gradually so that men who
work faithfully and obey the rules
would have something with which to
start life anew when discharged. And
every man discharged should be given
full pardOn-reStOred to full citizen
ship. There should be no constitution
al provision depriving ex-cOnvictS of
citizenship, anyway oregon States
| man.
At a meeting called in Philadelphia
to consider the increase of crime among
cOlOred people some interesting facts
and figures as well as "views" were adj
vanced. Judge Gordon had mentioned
this increase of crime in an address he
made to the grand jury sometime since.
In his capacity of Judge and lawyer he
had noticed the large number of crimi-
mails among negroes criminals of vio-
lent and desperate character At the
meeting of cOlOred people to consider
the matter. their white brethren were
present and gave them good advice lib
orally. A Jewish rabbi was among the
speakers. Judge Gordon advised the
negroes to move away from slum quar-
tiers in towns and cities, to become
mechanics, and not depend too much
on white people. That sounds WE'LL
But suppose negro men should become
carpenters, masOns and machinists,
would white mechanics take them into
their trades unions and be willing to
work alongside of them? And if they
would not, what then would become of
the skilled negro mechanics psf. JOS
eph (Mo.) Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-05
AlsSanilria f. azGt1e.
TUEsn.v e. EHlNG DEC. 3. 1898.

QUEER FIGURES FOR THE MAN
Among some ofthe figures dhnced at a
cotillion at one Oft smart houses IL
London recently ,,ere the following
Fencing foils, in which two gtn'l,-
men fenced with foils tipped "ith pow
der puts, the one who first left his
white mark on his adversary claiming
the privilege of the dance vita tie
lady.
Airball figure, two balls thrown III
the air, and the competitor who first
secured one had the choice OF Il part
ner.
The wheelbarrow was another sue
cessful and amusing figure. Two bar
rows filled with light tribes were rapid
ly wheeled from one end Of the ball
room to the other, the man who ats
able to reach the goal first without up
setting the contents securing the dance.
The giant muf was a welcome nov
city, the ladies and gentleman thrust
ing their hands into it, and when il
was opened the interiocked hands de-
cided the question of partners Tor their
owners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-12-05
US. BRANCH, JAN'y. 1sr, 1892.
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
SCHOOL BOOKS c SCHOOL SUPPLIES

The largest stock of new ard secondhand
School Books ever offered at lowest prices
We have never been undcIsold. for we buy il
the lowest market for cash and give orr Gus.
toners the benefit. Ali our books are cover.
ed with DYSON'S UNEXCEILED COVER
which fits the book like glove and lasts
longer than any other made. They have
stood the test for six years. School Bags are
lower than ever. All makes, from sc TO 81
States covered and plain, double and single.
from &c to soc. Composition Books, new
liae 1, 3, 4. 5, 10, 10 and 25c. All we ask
is a look at our line, and you will be satisfied
that the little store CAN and DOES sell goods
low. ST. DYSON & BRO. sos King ST.,
aug2S Next to the Opera House.
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WAsHINGToN AND ONO DIVISION.

Leave Alexandria from depot at 9 10 a. m
and 80 p. m. daily, arrive at Round Hill
Il 40 a. m. and 10 p. M.
Leave w. s O. Junction daily Sal p m.
for Herndon, arriving at Hcrndon 40 p III.
Returning, trains leave Round Hill 90 a.
IN. and II 20 p. m. daily arriving at Alexan
dria at 8 % a. M. and = IS p m.
Leave Leesburg daily at 30 a. m. and
1851 p. m.
The 8 10 a. m. train from Alexandria con.
meets at Round Hill with stage for Blue Ridge.
Berryville and Winchester, ard at Leesbarg
with stages for Aldie and 9iiddleburg.
The 8 10 a. m. train and 4 80 p. m. train
from Alexandria connect at Vienna with
stages for Fairfax Courthouse
Through tickets ON sale at the principal
stations to all points. For rates or intorma-
ton apply to any agent of the company or to
w. A. TURK, G. p. A., Washington, D. C.
S. II. HARDWICK, A.G.P.A, Atlanta, Ga
Us. B. THOMPSON, Snpt, Rich'd., Va.
w. II. GREEN, Gen. Mgr, Washington.
SOL HAAS Traffic Mgr. Washington.
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MANASSAS RRANCH.

WARRENTON-Trai Nos. 0, ID, 30.
connect daily for Warrcnton. No. 10 daily
except Sunday. Nos A. 10 ard SO daily.
and Is daily except Sunday from Warrenton
FRANKLIN DIVISION-Leave Rocky
Mount daily except Sunday 3 90 q. m, ar
rive franklin Junction 5 90 a. NJ.
Leave Franklin junction daily except Sun
day 430 p. r.; arrive Rocky Mount 7:3C
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STEAMERS.
NTASHINGTON STEAMBOAT COM.
w PANY (L1MlTED.)
FERRY" SCHEDULE

w PANY (L1NIITED)
FERRY SCHEDULE
On and after Monday, March 9th, 1893, boats
will run as follows:
Leave Alexandria, foot of King street, al
6 90, 80, s 80, 9 30, 10 80, and II 30, a.
n, - SO, i 30, . 80, 3 30, A 30 5 30 and
o 20 .. N.
Leave Washington, foot of 18th street.
at 6 30 30, 8 80, $50, 10 80 anG
II 80 a. IN, y 30, 1 30, . 80, 3 30, 4 30,
) 80 and 6 30 p. m. n. B. Same schedule
sundays. commencing 8 30 a. m.
POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS-STEAM
Err ARR0WSIl1TH.-Lcav Washington
Mondays and Wednesdays at 3 p M, and
Alexandria at p. H., and Washington on
Saturdays at $50 p. m. and Alexandria at 6
p. m. for river landings as far as Kinsale. Re-
turning Wednesdays ard Fridays. STEAM
Err WAKEFIELD leaves Washington Mon
days, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 7 90
1. H.. and Alexandria at s 90 4. No. for land
ings as far as Nomin.
c. w. RIDLEY, General Manager
JOHN p. PADGETT, Agent
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We wish to call your attention to the
ALEXANDRIA TELEPHONE EXCHANGE
AND IT'S ADVANTAGES.
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New School Goods.

When times are hard buy to the best ad-
vantage. Remember you will SAVE MONEY
by buying SCHOOL BOOKS AND SCHOOL
SUPPLIES of every description
AT French'S Book Store,
All & 419 King St, Alexandria, Va.
HEADQUARTERS for everything used il
the School Room Be sure to examine our
line before purchasing. We have the largest
variety and best values in
SCHOOL BOOKS, NEW AND SECOND
HAND.
Composition Books. Student Note Books.
School Straps, Slates-plain and covered
frames Scholars Companions. &C., &c.
SCHOOL BAGS of every description, made
in Oilcloth Duck, Leather Cloth and Melted
Goods.
beautiful line of Writing Tablets for pen
or pei Gil cheaper than ever,
Don't forget that with every book purchased
at FRENCH'S you get one OF Holden's Patent
Book Covers, by fur the best cover made these
are initiated, but never equalcd). Johber of
miscellaneous school books and school desks
and furniture. Supply the trade with every
thing in the Book aud Stationery line. This
house is characterized by its promptneSs care
fulncss and Low Price. K. w. FRENCH.
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Additional local trains, 10 and 1G lcav,
Washington daily i 10 !. m, nrrive Char
lottcsvillc s 30 +. III. Returning leave Char.
!nttcsvillc 10 a. m. arrive Washington
s 40 Il IN.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-04
HATTERTowE.
4 STORY WITH 4 MORAL.

One night, last week, two Danburians passed through this place. They had been to Bridgeport and were en route for home. Just as they crossed the lower bridge, their nag hesitated and stopped. The two men demonstrated at this kind of thing but were met with an unan- swerable and logical argument on the part of the horse, in the shape of several well-directed vigorous kicks on the dash board. He was rapidly clearing him. self from the wagon when some men ap- peared on the scene, pacified the horse, patched up the harness and set the men on their way rejoicing. One of them was unable to "rejoice" though, owing to some strange trouble that seemed to af- feet his head. We have seen others man. ifest the same symptoms when return ing from the city, but we do not know the scientific name of the affection. The other man was comparatively "well bal anced." Just before they reached G. w. Turney's, the horse had another ''turn," and clearing himself from the wagon, uepafteo up bhe foau; anu, aI lhis "IiI- ing, had forgotten to return. When the man with the head trouble awoke next morning, he found himself sitting in his wagon in the middle of the road and both horse and travelling companion mi nus, as was also several dollars which he had in his pocket when he left Bridge port the night before. He had been rob- ed, undoubtedly by his companion. The ''Don't get drunk
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-04
GAVE HIM A WATERMELON.

It is safe to say that no official connect ed with the treasury department has gained more popularity than Treasurer D. N. Morgan.
 He is gentleman of the highest ffnan- cial and business qualifications, and is as successful as a social entertainer as he is as the custodian of Uncle Sam's cash. All of his visitors are treated with uni form courtesy, and the clasp of his hand as he greets a colored laborer is just as earnest as when he makes the acquaint- ance of the president of national bank.
 Mir Morgan likes to preserve the re- membrance of his visitors, and for that purpose keeps always on his table large book, in which his callers register their names. The treasurer also takes great interest in the people under him and fre- quently visits the various branches of his department. A few days ago he had oe- casion to visit the big vaults in which the silver is being counted. About score of dusky laborers are employed in ham, ding the money, and just at the time oi MT Morgan's visit they were eating theil lunch, which consisted for the most part of lucious watermelons.
 "Well, boys," said MT Morgan, jocose' ly, "you seem to be well supplied" think I'll have to take trip with you some night when you go on your water | melon raid."
 The darkies grinned and the treasurer | went upstairs to figure out the gold re serve. He thought nothing more about | it till yesterday, when, at noon, as juicy watermelon as ever tempted son O
 Ham was sent upto him with the com plitnents of the "boys" in the vault
 MT Morgan enjoyed the fruit hugely | and vert downstairs to thank his do nors.
 ssWho sent me that melon?" he asked
 One of the men told him that sMr liar
 rison" had sent it?''
 ssAnd which is Mir Harrison?" agail asked the treasurer as he surveyed tn score of dusky faces. The owner of tha
 name, an intelligent looking colore'
 man, was pointed out to him.
 "Well," said Mir Morgan, with grea
 good humor, II am about to establish
 precedent I have never done it before
 but really feel now as if can conscier tiously kurrah for Harrison. ."-[ Wash
 inton News.
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-04
AT THE WORLDS FAIR.

Among the Connecticut people regis tered at the Worlds fair are the follow ing:
 Bridgeport: William Seeley, Charles G. Sanford, J. A. Rusling, A. M. ..Engle- hard, Harry A. Smith, Mrs I. H. Butler, H. Sanford, G. E. Lawrence, E. Andrews, Annie L. Andrews, w. B. Osborn and wife, M. Louise Prindle, Hattie s. Tur- ner, T. I. Ferguson and wife, Katherine Engelhart. Mrs H. A. Smith, W. H Rus sell, H. Goldwater, Howard M. Osborn, D. M. Read and wife, Arthur John Vagg, Mary McCord, E. s. Marsh, Robert $. Hicks, Henry w. Hicks, s. A. Strong and wife, John Muth, J. c. Whittier and wife, George c. Beers, Homer Youngs, Mrs F. N. Marsh, Violet s. Marsh, Mabel R. Marsh, Clifford w. Marsh, F. w. Marsh, Dennis Haggerty andlwife, Mrs Nathaniel Wheeler, William B. Wheeler B. M. Blight.
 Danbury J. Hull, Effie M. Jackson Amelia H. Hoyt, Mrs M. E. Eddy, J. "
The Newtown bee., 1893-08-04
Newtown Affairs.
MATTERS OF BUSINESS.

wALLACE's QUAssAPAUG LAKE HOUSE
 AND PLEASURE GROUNDS.
 This old and popular resort needs no general introduction to the public, but to strangers would say there are no better accommodations in the state for those wishing days outing. The steamer, sail and row boats are in first-class order, many new boats having been added. The grounds are in fine condition, with plenty of table-room for large parties. There are also bowling alleys, art gall lery, and many other attractions, includ- ing good fishing. Meals at all hours and special orders at short notice. Ice cold temperance drinks and ice cream. The best of attention is guaranteed. For par | ticulars, address George ". Wallace, Proprietor, Middlebury, Conn. As an afternoon pill, to strengthen the stomach, assist digestion, and correct 1 any bilious tendencies, Ayers pills are considered the best. Being sugar-coated, they are as agreeable as any confection, l and may be taken by the most delicate. Are you spending money you can ill afford for tobacco, morphine, or drink? Stop it. Hills chloride of gold tablets, sold by all druggists, will cure you in | three to five days.
 During the dog-day season, the drain of nervous and vital energy may be enumerated by the use of Ayers sarsa- | parilla. In purifying the blood, it acts as superb corrective and tonic, and enables the system to defy malaria and other climate influences.
 | We would call especial attention to the l announcement in another column of George c. Stahl of Toledo, O., regard. | ing investments.
 All the latest in summer reading at L. | D. Plumb's news stand, Postoffice Arcade Bridgeport, Ct.
 The middle of the summer season has come and with it the reduction in price
 of all the ladies' oxfords, which mus
 be cleaned out that we may have room
 for the fall goods which will come a
 the summer is over. The reduction ha:
 affected all lines of ladies' and children!
 low shoes, and now you can strik
 bargains in this class of footwear. Th'
 prices have been cut apparently regard
 less of the cost at P. H. Fales', PTS Mair
 street, Bridgeport, and you can still SC
 lect from large assortment. Call ant | see them