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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04
OUR CHAPEL SERVICE.

Rev FIR Corcoran prison chaplain. occupied the
pulpit Sunday morning. After the singing of
the anthem by the choir, the chaplain read from
Evidences of Religion. the chapter, Revelation
necessary to Society," following with the Lords
Prayer, in which the congregation joined. The
lesson for the day, the twentieth Sunday after
PentecOst. was st. Luke " 49, 81 and the gospel,
ST. John ". II. 81. The Rev. Father delivered
a very fOrcible sermon on mans prOneness to put
off till the last moment his preparation for death;
to prepare his soul to meet his God Man is
ever wasting his precious moments of daylight
in schemes for his advancement, his gain, and
the pleasures of this life; and when the hour
approaches when the daylight must fade away
and the dark hour of death is upon us, we are
appalled, at what our future is to be; then, when
too Late we realize that all has been vanity. We
are about to be ushered into the presence of
Him, who gave us life; to whom we are respOn-
sible for every moments time spent on earth; to
whom we must render an account of our steward
ship; and when too late we would give all we
possessed all the possessions of the earth to be
allowed to go back for one small hour, and repent
for past sinS the repentance of sincerity, of love
for God and his holy laws. He pictured the
death bed repentance as too often one of fear.
Man looked to God, not with love; not with a
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04
OUR SCHOOL.

School term began Monday night with an
attendance of IA scholars. and eight teachers,
under the supervision of Prof Alyard. OF the
saltwater high school Warden WOfer and
Deputy Warden Lemon were present. In a very
short time the flowing classes were arranged.
Glass of beginners. p nelnbers. Second Reader.
and addition. subtraction. and multiplication, 81
members: divided INTO two classes. Third Read
err and common fractions. 81 members; divided
into two classes. 81 members of this class being
somewhat advanced in arithmetic they will form
a separate class. Fourth Reader. and advanced
arithmetic, % members. Tie same teachers
who so successfully conducted the school last
term with some changes as TO assignment to
classes are in attendance this term; and with a
thorough knowledge of the duties to be per-
formed everyone looks forward to the most sue
cessfuI year in the history Of the school. The
greater number of inmates enrolled. attended
! school last winter; and having made good use
of their vacation. by reviewing last years studies
and preparing !or the present. great results are
| to be expected.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04
CHAU TAUQUA.

The regular meeting of the Perian Circle held
in the chapel Sunday afternoon, was devoted
to the election of officers for the ensuing year.
After roll call, reading of the minutes, and the
admission of a new member, special musical
program was announced; but owing to the alb
sence of Mrs. Gish, who was expected to partic-
ipate, this feature was abandoned. The presi-
dent then read his annual address, in which he
reviewed the work of the past year; showing the
progress the circle had made in its increase of
membership, and the vast improvement in the
character of the papers read clearly demOnstra-
ting that the circle was performing its mission
as an educator. The address was received with
marked favor. The president then vacatng the
chair. announced that nominations of officers
for 1S9i-95, were in order. A menOer, with a
few we'll deserved words of eulOgy for the retiring
president, placed his name again before the
circle; stating, that in view of the impartial and
mastery manner in which the retiring officer
had presided during the past year, he deserved
at the hands of the circle their unanimous choice
for reelection; and without dissenting voice
President Hefter was reelected by acclamatlon
For vice president several candidates were
placed i'll nomination.; member Young was de-
cared elected after first ballot. by reclamation;
Vice President Hill retiring. Member Dwight
the present secretary was reelected. Rev. y. IL.
| Albert was unanimously chosen as honorable
critic to succeed himself The following class
| leaders were also chosen. Class A.-TrOWbrldEe,
Glass B.-YOung. Glass Chill. Glass D.-Prce.
Glass E.-JOhnSOn, Class F.-Mills 1t was decided
to add civil government to the studies the COM
ing year, upon the suggestion of the critic; ana
a committee was appointed to arrange for the
| books. Having a few minutes time to spare,
member Dwight gave an excellent rendition
from a mad scene in Shakespeare. Meeting adj
iourned for two weeks. when the regular studies
will begin.
With the largest class in the history OF the
circle; with well equipped officers. and an eager
ness to improve every moment; the circle
hopes to make the coming year the most fruit
full of its existence And with every encourage
} ment from the authorities, there is no reason
J why each member of this circle cannot maxi
/, the coming year the most fruitful of his life. o.
inculcating into his heart and mind the lott
: principles of the lives of those great character
t whose histories will enter into the studies Q
the coming year; and guiding his future by tn
examples the lives of these characters have lei
to the student and mankind.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

consciousness of righteous life behind him. and
an assurance of eternal happiness. but rather
with the knowledge that he is wrong in Gods
sight, and begs for that blessing IL righteous
life would have assured him. He begged his
hearers to begin right now to look to God as
their best friend as they know not the day, nor
the hour they will be called on to face that
awful eternity. The sermon WAS very Instructive
and impressive,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04
Following are the grade changes for the week
ending Wednesday October 3, 1894.
Third

Inmates who wish their papers sent to trends
outside must place them i'll their door on FRIDAY
evenings. as we cannot duplicate. Our rapidly
increasing circulation leaves us but few extras.
and we would be pleased if all the boys would,
after reading. give their papers to the officers
collecting them. as all papers not sent TO SUD-
scribers, or as samples. we send free to different
institutions each week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04
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 10
Gated in larger cities. Samples
cheerfully sent to any part OF the
United States or Canada.
Respectfully,
A. G. SHUTTINGER.
Saltwater, Mimi.
THE Bazaar.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

Mrs. VIM. SmithsOn, wife of VIM. Smithson,
former steward of the prison, Mrs. L. b. Gold
smith and daughter, wife and daughter OF Night
Guard Goldsmith. and Miss M. E. Drake OF
Minneapolis, escorted by Keeper Goldsmith
were visitors at the prison one day last week,
registering at this office.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04
Grace Congregational.

Corner 9Th and Laurel streets Rev. j. II.
ALBERT pastor. Sunday services. preach,
ing 1920 a. IN. and AS y. M. Sunday School
11:45 Il, IN. Junior Endeavor 800 p. m
Christian En,eavOr 630 p. IN. Chlldren 5
Mission Band the second Sunday OF each
month at 3:OOp. IN. Midweek and Prayer
meetings. Wednesdays 7:45 p. IN. Ladies,
Aid Society, Thursday afternoons. Ladies'
Missionary Society. the last Friday OF each
month.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

A. P Blanchard of Little Falls. MIMI, and n.
A. Nelson of the Washington Co. Journal Stlll-
water, were visitors at the prison. Monday, CIV
ing THE MIRROR a friendly call. Brother N Is
willing to admit that the only way to obtain rell-
able prison news is to become an inmate; es-
pecially pointers on fire.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

Hon. Wm r. johnson. Hon. H. j. Strauss,
members of State Assembly, Judge r. B..
Gausha. Judge j. j. Egan. Jno. Fitzgerald.
supt work house. JnO. Caulfeld, supt. water
works, and E. A. Stevens, Esq. attorney at law.
all of st. Paul were guests of Warden Wolter
last Thursday. The visit being semi official one
the gentlemen viewed the entire prison, register
ing at THE MIRROR office.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

The partition dividing shoe shop from finishing
department of Irvine factory. on the second floor,
has been removed: and the machinery OF the
latter is being transferred to the old hardwood
shop Extra machinery will be placed in the
space formerly occupied by twlne shop. on this
floor, necesstating the employment of several
extra men.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

The Union Shoe Co., are shipping boots and
shoes regularly to St. Paul 100 cases. containing
200 dozen pairs having beeDishipped during the
past four days. New machinery is being added
to the finishing room which will expedite work
in this department. and naturally increase the
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

A part of the shafting in the finishing room OF
the shoe factory broke down Tuesday after
noon and the boys had breathing spell for
couple of hours.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

The cat who led Moscow to his doom Sunday
afternoon, made her appearance Tuesday, and
from the looks of her head she must have got
tangled up in Cyclone somewhere over in Wis
consin. Even Moscow, were he alive, would
shun her. She is tough looking cat.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

We learn that Editor COwell of the saltwater
American, was brutally assaulted one day last
week by DR.. E. E. Buell. of st. Paul Park. 1t
seems that the American published story re-
flecting on the doctors character, who accosting
the editor, assaulted him. 1t was cowardly at
tack Mr.. Cowell being handicapped with lug
gage and unable to defend himself, he was
beaten over the head by the burly doctor. The
doctor was arrested, and his trial set for Oct. 3
at 10 a. m. We trust Mr.. COwell is not seriously
injured.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04
Methodist Episcopal.

Third street, opposite Pttman House; Rev: G; "A Al
7:3O D. IN. Sunday School at IL m. Junior
League at 400 p. III. Epworth League at G:3O
D. m. Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening
at 1880. Pastors class in Bible Study. FRIDAY
evening at 1870. Ladies' Bible Circle. Friday
at 800 p. M. Mrs. S. B. Slocumb, teacher.
PASTORS residence, 523 n. Second street.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

State Boiler INSPECTOR r. G.. Clark and wife, of
st. Paul were visitors at the prison one day last
week, and in company with Mr.. j. b. Sutton,
foreman MINI. Thresher Mfg. Co., registered
with THE MIRROR office. Inspector Clark is
making an Official trip through the state.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

All inmates cautioned against placing up
on any paper bearing the stamp of THE PRISON
MIRROR, the number of any other cells or
names They will not only be debarred from
receiving any more papers, but they are violating
one of the prison rules
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

Prof. w, M. Cross, Prof. E. A. Brooks and
wife. Mrs. f. A. Albee, of Dyer Music Hall,
Minneapolis; and Mrs. Clara Gish of Saltwater,
accompanied by Usher Kenyon were visitors at
the prison Wednesday, registering at THE MIR
off
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

Mr. Charles Anderson has been appointed adj
ditiona night Waterman in the prison yards and
shops, made necessary by the removal of the
Thresher Co., who have always employed man
to watch their interests and who leaves with the
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

The New York Emporium, saltwater, carries
the largest stock of Dry Goods Clothing, Ladies'
and Children's Garments in this section of the
country 1t will pay you to call on them when
in the city, not an old piece of goods in the house.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

Miss E. Good of Pittstield, ILL.,, and Miss A.
Pringle of Saltwater. escorted by Cell House
Keeper Alexander viewed the prison last Satur-
day, registering at this office.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

If you need a suit of clothes for fall or winter
wear, made up in latest fashions at lowest prices,
call on or write NJ. A. Thon, the leading mer-
chant tailor, Saltwater. MINI.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

The new guard house outside the gate is nearly
completed, and will present a decided improve
ment in appearance, over the old one.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

The Thresher Co.. who for the present will
occupy portion of the Union Depot for their
Offices removed the last load of furniture, books
and papers, Tuesday afternoon.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

C. w. Mengle. of Crotius, Tucker, Austin & Co.,
wholesale druggists Minneapolis, escorted by
DR.. Boleyn visited the prison, Monday, register
ing with THE MIRROR.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

With an ever increasing circulation through
out the Northwest. it will pay you to advertise
in THE MIRRORS columns. We make low
rates. Write for terms.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

Rev. j. H. Albert made four hearts happy last
Wednesday, September 26, by the hymen plan.
The happy people were Oscar Garbush and Min
ME Westgaard, and Jones Andrew and Ruth j.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

An experienced man has been placed in charge
of the shipping department in the shoe factory
having been transferred from the Thresher com
pany's office.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

The large st. Bernard dog, Moscow. owned
by Deputy Warden Lemon, met with an accident
Sunday evening which necessitated his being
shot and in doing this the deputy found his
nerve taxed more severely than he ever deemed
it possible the killing of brute would require.
Moscow while gentle fellow to everything else,
had a natural antipathy to cats. He would tackle
a cat whenever he saw one. But the particular
cat he was after Sunday night, knew thing or
two: and perhaps through a spirit of revenge for
| the many times Moscow had given her chase,
! she led the poor fellow to his doom. Run
ming up the stairs leading to the chapel with
! Moscow a close second she found herself cor
nered in the hallway. 1t would be presumed
she would show fight i'll this predicament, but
one look at his great big frame and massive jaws
would make a lion take water. The window was
Open and, grasping the situation knowing that
one snap from those jaws and she would never
more disturb our slumbers with her plaintive wal
to Tom my she took header through the window
with the result that she, as all cats do. landed
safely upon her feet, and burned the wind get
ting out of the front gate to a place OF safety
Moscow, not to be OutdOne, also took header
with the result that-well, dogs amt CATS and he
lay a bruised and bleeding mass on the stone
pavement eighteen feet below. While we ad
mire his grit in not being OutdOne by cat, WI
can say very little as to his Judgment. In falling
he struck one of the stone posts forming part o
the stairway leading up to the tower ant
fractured his forelegs so severely that to spar
his life would be inhuman. so the deputy merci
fully shot him, and having the carcass sewed III
in canvas, buried him. The deputy was YER
fond of this really noble looking dog. as was hi
, little daughter Gladys. who seemed really bro
:, ken hearted at his untimely end and he Wi
hardly find another to which he will become S
much attached Moral: ''Look before you leap.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

The machinery in the finishing department OF
the Irvine factory is being removed to the hard
wood shop, and will be in operation in a few
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

Quite Il number of people have visited the
prison. during the past week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

Steward Benner is laying i'll 4 large stock OF
provisions. groceries, etc.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

Received: Oct. 2, one from U. 5. district court
Fergus Falls, assault with entent to kill; three
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04
CHURCH NOTICES.
Prison Chapel.

Services in the Prison Chapel at 900 o'clock
every Sunday morning. Protestant ana
Catholic services every alternate SUNDAY:
chanaiQS.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

Engineer Jones i'll having the water pipe in the
wash room disconnected, Saturday morning, to
ascertain why the fire department could get only
ten foot stream to play on the fire Friday night,
discovered the obstacle to be large muskrat
that had been sucked up from the main pipe.
He is now preparing a large tank for the recep-
ton of the sea serpent, a whale or saw log,
whenever they get tired of McKusick's Lake. and
come up to the prison via city water works route
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

Keeper Alexander had a lively time hghtlng
fire Friday night and nothing but "eternal vigil
lance" saved him a place to lay his head Be-
tween his house and wOodpile his entire stock of
patience. strength and cuss words were ex-
hausted; and he would be pleased with twenty
tour hours notice the next time fire is expected
in the neighborhood. SO that if he cannot have
the fire department, he can lay in supply o.
wet blankets, or prepare dug-out to escape the
heat.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-04

A car load of leather WAS received at the shoe
shops last Friday.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-16

THE SAME UNFORTUNATE FATE. e ATLANTA, Nov. 15.-Tbree negro chill dren were burned to death near Chipley, Gs., yesterday. They had been locked In the house by their parents and the house caught afire.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-16
"A GRAND SUCCESS
Was the Reception of the Commercial Club and Woman's Auxiliary
 Last Night.

The woman's auxiliary of the Commer- ciaI club last night gave an entertainment in the rooms that was pleasing as well as interesting.
 While the number had been limited to the members of the families of members of the Commercial club and woman's auxil- iary, the halls were filled to their utmost capacity.
 The halls were beautifully decorated with flowers, and the presence of the beautiful women made the scene an enchanting one. Music, short addresses, recitations, and last, but best of all, delicious refreshments made up the evenings programme.
 Presidents Moore of the Commercial club made the opening address, 'Our Re. sources." He spoke in fiattering terms of how nature had lavished her blessings upon us, and that we were not only blessed with coal and iron, but also with soil that is rich and timber in abundance. His ad- dress was well received.
 Mrs. H. H. Sinnige rendered vocal solo, "Leaving, Yet Loving,o which charmed the audience and brought forth much applause.
 Miss Florrie Graves in violin solo made she performs is decided evidence of the wonderful musical talent which she pos. sesses.
 Colonel Manly, on ''Our Social Feat ures, - made an interesting talk, which re- ceivsd much applause.
 Miss Mary Alice Gerald in vocal solo, ''The Holy City," was an interesting feature of the programme.
 Hon. E. H. Cabaniss made a short talk on ..Union Effort,' and spoke of how the people of Birmingham sh ould work together in every imaginable manner for the benefit of the city. He urged the people to patron ize homo industries and to encourage the manufacturers. His talk was good one.
 Miss Lucille Douglass recited "Two Thanksgiving Dances'' in manner which pleased the audience. She was warmly applauded.
 Openshaw's orchestra was on hand and rendered some pleasing selections.
 Following this refreshments were served until Ii o'clock, when the entertainment came to an end.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-16
FLORENCE HOTEL ARRIVALS.

M. J. WHEELER 6 CO.,, PRoPRIEToRs.
 W l. Rogers, Pratt City; 0 c King. Me. ridian, Miss;W B Learnard, Memphis; F c % SiIis; A fl Brigham, B.sssfasf; Mrs Cock reil, Besssmer; s NJ Knox, Boston; P Winn, Detroit; H R Drew, W 5 K Smith, M G Johnson, W o Johnson, G Q Hawkins, R 8 Rust, J Raine. J Tan H Colmore, H R McKeag, H c Foss, James D Warren, w B Ball, Sswanee foot. ball team; 8 c Clark, St Louis; D M Stew art, Brookside; 0 A McMahon, H E Kid. asr 4S GhicssoiJ s.v. .serHna Aoaistoa
 Jones, Baitimore;A F Jones, W H May, Selma; Fox, Frank MoMahon, Kansas City; A Mulford, Memphis; Miss Irene White, Monticello, Ala; B F Sissof1, Sante bo born, Al Aia John % nsss scisllsnd Iiviagood, Bailey, Nashville; o T Holmes, Albert. vile, Ala; M Avery, Hale county; R Dewberry, Tuskaloosa; " n Ferguson, vile; Leonard Cox, New York, Sam Dus- tin, Memphis; Louis Williams, Nashville, D Hall, Lowndesboro, Ala; N B Crowford, Atlanta; L W simpson, Tusaaioosai Miss MusgrSys Jasperi i, .S5.ls MsoGsnts T;, Q M Wood, H M Bankhead, 5 B Sloan, M Stone, o 0 Nesmith, J Jenkins, 8 Goodwin, A Thomas, R Mattorney, J l. Mcconnell, D H Brown, E D Smith. M F Cahalan, J Lyons, N A Turtle, University of Alabama football team; Q Cebb, Balti. more; George A Searoy, Alabama; " B Weathers, Enfaula; A Ssverooof, Fort Wayne; J B Woodside, M Wood. Annis- ton; M H Rochatsh, Mobile; O I McAr- thur, Bessemer; A Smith, city; A s Blodg. cit, H B Gould. M SHerSiii, A Price, Q Hunt, F N Williams, Charles Ruler, K 0 M & B R R; J F Rsynolds. Columbiana, gomery; D Osborne, Mobiie;J w Young, Thomas, Ala; A D Rogers, Paducah,. Ky; o W Frazer and wife, Miss P Frazer, Mem phisj w P Oliver, Tuskaloosa; 9 D Mans- @ field, Memphis; a Grant shsPRssa, sswaw1s;H,. w;,. bur G Brown, Sewanee, Tenn.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-16
TERsELY TOLD.

John Williams was arrested and locked d up in the police station last night for the larceny of one pair of pants.
 T. O. King Is receiving large shipments of shoes, bought almighty cheap. Cash talks. You can buy shoes very low there.
 Frank Johnston was arrested last night on charge of being wanted in Coalburg for stealing chickens. Pc was locked up in the police station.
 There is an effort being made to get the football game on Thanksgiving between Auburn and Tuskaloosa played in this city. As yet 1t has not been determined where the game will be played, but there is strong probability that it will come here.
 The Kansas City, Memphis and Birming- ham pay train was in the city yesterday and with it were the following officials: A. 8. Blodgett, H. D. Gould and Messrs. Price, sherrell, Hurt, Williams and Keeer. They are registered at the Flor ence hotel
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-11-16
BLACK DRESS GOODS.

46.inch all wool black Henrietta, worth soc, for 60c.
 4O,inch all wool black Serge, worth 75o, for 50c.
 54-inch Ladies' Cloth, in black, worth 8Oc. at 50c yard.
 Only few more left of those pretty Plaid Serges at Dc a yard.
 Remnants of an kinds, wool Dress Goods, Ginghams, bleached and unbleached Do- mestics, Calicoes, Canton Flannels and Out ings ap a price that will rush them out.
 72-inch stamped sideEoard or dresser Scarfs, worth Soc, will go this week at 25c.
 Elegant 72-inch stamped and tinted dresser and sideboard Scarfs, colored fringe, at 45c, worth S1. .00.
 A large and beautiful Art Square, in all the tinted coIorings, at 25c.
 Ladies' Side Combs, with silver trin- mings, at 25c.
 Tortoise Shell Hair Ornaments at 10c, worth 50c.
 Fancy Hair Ornaments, with silver trim- mings, worth $1.00, goes this week at 35c.