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The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-08-06
CURIOUS CHILLING.
Sweeping for Lost Anchors in the Bottom
 of Vineyard Sound.

Sweeping for Lost Anchors in the Bottom
 of Vineyard Sound.
 Sweeping for lost anchors Is one of the curious and remunerative trades of Marthas Vineyard sailor men, says a writer in the Boston Sunday Herald.
 When a likely spot Is reached the sweeping line is made ready. It is small, about the size and strength of a two weights are bent, about ten feet apart. One end of the line is fastened to the stern of the schooner, while the other is taken into the boat Three men step into the boat and row some distance away from the schooner. Then they range the boat so she will drift with sthe tide with the weighted sweep line on the bottom. Schooner and boat proceed at equal speed and the line, between the weights, drags on the sand ready to catch on any pro- jection, be 1t anchor, wreck or rock.
 The man in the stern of the boat handles the sweep most gingerly. He is ever in readiness to pay it out when 1t catches on an obstruction. Some times mile of water wll be swept be- fore the line brings up. Then comes a sudden yank and all hands are on the Qui vive. The boat signals the schoon- CT to Stop and the vessel is brought into the. wind so as to lie practically motionless. The crew of the boat back on the oars, while the man in the stern slowly hauls in the sweep line, being very, careful not to dislodge 1t. Foot by foot it comes into the boat as that fral craft gradually draws near the schooner. Then one of the weights comes to the surface and a few seconds later the sweep, between the sinkers, Is examined for traces of rust If the line exhibits the reddish tinge the sweepers are confident that an anchor has been caught. The utmost care is exercised so as not to dislodge the line from the f1uke or stock of the anchor, for if that accident occurs the laborious work must be repeated.
 The men in the schooner have at hand . chain or heavy rope in one, end of which is thimble or eye. The other or free end is bent to the sweepline and then carefully pulled down to the ob- struction, under or around it and to the surface by the boats crew. When this work Is performed chain occupies a position formerly held by the. sweep The free end of the chain having been passed through the eye at it's other end, sort, of slip moose or running blight is thus formed. The moose is worked down to the anchor and when the sweepers are reasonably sure it has fallen to the proper position. strain is brought to bear on 1t and an effort is made to raise the anchor to the surface.
 If the anchor weighs sixty thousand pounds it is difficult. matter to break 1t out of the sand, but by dint of back ing and filling the schooner this is usu- ally accomplished and the ungainly mud hook is raised to the surface and got aboard by means of purchases.
 If the anchor is in good condition it can be sold, according to the iron mar ket, at varying prices. There are to- day hundred tons of anchors thus se- cured by Vineyard Haven sweepers that would bring three cents per pound From Sweeping for Lost Anchors" |" tp the Boston Sunday Herald. August k 1894.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15
OUR CHAPEL SERVICE.

Catholic services were held in the chapel last
Sunday morning Rev. FIR. CorcOran. chaplain
conducting the services.
Asa prelude the choir sang the anthem 30
How Lovely" The chaplain then read chapter
from Evidences of Religion The Messiah es-
tablishing new laws" followed blythe solo Jesus
Lover of my Soup by member of the choir
After the congregation had joined in prayer the
chaplain read the scripture lesson for the day,
the Goth Sunday after PentecOst, choosing
St. Paul to the COlOsSians Sd chapter 10Th to 18th
verses And for his text, st. Mathew, XIII.
24,-43,
"AnOther parable put he forth unto them. say
ina; The Kingdom Of Hedren is likencd untO q
man arfich sOaUed good seed IN his field"
The world contains among men many dis
tinctiOns and classes. The high look with scorn
upon those below them; even among savages
this is true. There is always room in mems
minds for opposition to his fellow creature;
humanity is ever divided by some kind of power,
even as the field is divided. the wheat from the
tares, the good grain from the bad. But the
Gospel of Jesus Christ shows no distinction;
the rich and the poor. the high born and the
low born, are the same. Sin is the only dis
tinction before almighty God. He sees but two
classes, the good and the bad. Humanity is
Gods field In man He has planted noble in
pulses, high thoughts, pure minds; but man. in
his weakness, has allowed the arch-tempter, the
devil to enter his heart, pervert his mind and
SOW the seed of sin, corruption, and moral death.
The heart has become mixed with the good and
bad even as the wheat field is mixed with the
tares and chaff; and it should be mans constant
aim to eradicate the evil of his nature and be
prepared for that time which is coming soon,
coming TO each one of us, when the good will
be separated from the bad; when the great
reaper, death, gathers the good and bad alike
and we stand before God for judgement. II
we would be classed with the good we must
cultivate the better impulses of our hearts
eradicate the evil desires and thoughts crush
the devil and all his temptations; resist every
thing that has tendency to bring us down tC
ruin 1t is not sufficient that we appear all thai
is good and pure before man, but God who
knows all our thoughts and desires. requires
that we be pure in spirit. 1t is fatal to delay
this day, this hour we may be called hence tt
meet just retributOn. "Oh, my brethren are
we prepared to meet our God, to answer His
judgment? He placed in this world, Cod:
field as good seed, will we be restored to Hi
granery with the good, or thrown out to burr
with the chaff? No matter what our condition
now, there is still hope for us; let us cultivate
the good crush out the evil, call on God. He il
merciful and will assist us. Let us strengthen
ourselves by relying on His promises, and ''whel
the righteous shine forth as the Sun in the king
dom of their Father let us be counted amons
them"
Services closed by the congregation joining il
singing Hymn Sc.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15
Pat Regan's Dog Prince.

An incident of the great Western forest fire.
when they struck Hinckley, Minn Septembe
LIST. 1891
"You needn't ask to buy this dog
The reason why can soon be told,
We love him as our dearest friend;
No! stranger, nO.-take back your gold.
"A cyclone from the forest fire
In flaming pillows came rushing down,
It wrecked the hundred happy homes
Which made our peaceful, happy town.
The air was full of fire-balS;
The very earth was smoking hot;
And nothing but a blackened waste
Now stands where stood our little cot.
We heard a flying neighbOr shout
The gravel pit!-Run for yOttr tJe!'
dragged two children as ran
Our babe was carried by my wife.
'She plunged into the blessed pool.
And with one daughter followed L
The eldest, frightened ran away.
But Prince ran too, with warning cry.
HE pulled her back with gentle force,
Came with her to her mothers side,
And held her safe while over all
For hours rolled on the flaming tide.
That's why we call him Hero Prince
He proved himself wise, true and bold;
We're homeless and IN lCdnt, but aCe
Won't sell this dog for d1,y gold.
Walter Church. in our Dumb Animals.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15
ENGLAND'S GREATNESS.
BY A MEMBER OF CLASS b.

1t is generally admitted that England, with
possibly one exception, is the greatest nation on
the globe What is it that has given England
this greatness? Causes can he traced back to
the time Caesar invaded Great Britain for con-
quest At that time the island known as Great
Britain was inhabited by three tribes, known as
the Angles, Jutes, and SaXOns, the word English
was derived from the tribe of Angles. A father
of a family was the ruler with power of life and
death in some cases. An old law says that, 1.-THE
husband could not chastise his wife with a stick
larger than his thumb" This power continued
as long as the father lived. 1t was sort OF
family unity. the father the head. children never
becoming exempt from his control. Each sepa-
rate tribe was of the same Blood there was no
marrying or inter -marrying with different tribes.
They were each controlled by the oldest head OF
the family until Caesar entered and conquered
the southern portion, placing a governor in con-
troll. Aggressiveness has always been factor
of the English people. These tribes then con-
fined, went to war with Rome and conquered;
| from that period to the present day they nave
beeen achieving great military results. That
| they are skilled in military organization and
discipline must be admitted. No nation has
attached so much Importance to their army and
navy-for the object to be obtained was con-
quest. One of the peculiariteS of the English
people is the methods Of colonization. I'M
medately after Il conquest they decided how the
conquered should be governed; if Il stubborn
race the demands were greater than if they sue
cumbed easily Politics were all destroyed, re-
ligiOus rights hampered; the officers placed IL
power were protected by a military force. They
are tenacious too; they never let go after once
they get control; witness Canada and Ireland
these colonies are bound to render support tt
the home government; by this means she keeps
a sympathetic hand on all her conquered prov
inces. Immediately after a conquest she Ell
couraged immigration. with two objects in view
an outlet to her super1uous population, and TIN
band of union this creates.
England in her supremacy and greatness ha
ALWAYS considered other nations as a race of III
civilized people. America passed through
severe struggle of war and blOOdshed befOr
we were partly recognized as in the line Q
civilized people Ireland has always been cor
sidered land of SavageS. October 10Th, lS9-
England agreed to recognize Japan in fey
,, wears as a civilized nation under certain COZ
ditiOns Has not the present war something t
do with this agreement: Germany and Russl
are great powers, consequently they are clvllzet
France is weak Will Britannia rule in tn
1 twentieth century:
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15

The Gazette says: We understand that MessrS.
Sargent & Bergund of the Saltwater Manufac-
turing company are making arrangements to re-
build their factory. recently destroyed by fire.
on its former site, satisfactory arrangements
having been completed for the lease of the
ground The gentlemen above named have Sc
cured some outside financial aid to assist them
in the undertaking and the work of cleaning the
ground will be commenced Immediately. We
are not informed of the size or capacity OF the
new factory or the number of men it will en-
ploy but we gladly welcome the resumption OF
business of this one of the most important of
Stillwaters industries
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15

Mayor Eusts of Minneapolis has added new
summOning to the mayors Office every day of the
salOonists who sold liquors to drunkards arrested
the night before. This is in accordance with the
policy adopted some time ago of lnqulrlng OF tne
men before taking them into court where they
obtained their liquor and it is thought will have
a salutary effect in making the salOonmen slow
to Sell to persons who are already intoxicated or
manifesting symptoms of it. The number of
DRINKS now arraigned is very small so that the
labor involved in summOnlng the salOonmen
daily is not as great as it would have been under
the old conditions.
Why could not the same condition surround
the selling to ex-convcts as advocated by THE
MIRROR?
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15

Pen-Slings, in the saltwater Gazette. suggest
that in view of the fact that the new postage
stamps manufactured by Uncle Sam are in bad
odor among the post office authorities in conse-
quence of the poor quality of gum-stickum put
on the backs, that the patrons fasten them on
with safety pins, or sew em on. The postmaster
could furnish needle and thread with every
purchase. Now what's the matter with the
government employing thousands OF the UNI
employed. it has helped make, to stick them on?
They could furnish a bottle of mucilage and
brush, and every time person purchased
stamps they could stick em on. What's the
matter with employing thousands of permanent
stickers? It's nasty stuff to lick at any time.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15

Governor Nelson has designated Thursday.
November Goth, as day of Thanksgiving and
recommends its observance in all public institu-
lions. In the proclamation the Governor says:
Consecrating the day to holy purposes, let the
people gather together in their accustomed
places of worship and around the firesides of
their homes and kindle afreSh at those affairs
devotions to their country; let us show our
thankfulness by our charity and let not the
mnistrations of the day find full measure until
some act of kindness has brought cheer to a
Borrowing heart or smile to careWOrn lace"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15
Grace Congregational.

Corner 9Th and Laurel streets. Rev. j.. Il.
ALBERT, pastor. Sunday services, preacl,
ing 1890 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Sunday SchOOl
11:45 a. M Junior EndeavOr 800 p. m.
Christian EndeavOr $3.50 p. m. Children, S
Mission Band the second Sunday of each
month at 800 D. m. 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, 1894-11-15

We were pleased to see the kind face OF our
former matron Miss. H. H. Walker in our midst
last week. Miss Walker was the guest of Miss
Mary Mckinney, the present matron. for few
days last week and remained over Sunday
attending chapel services Sunday morning.
Accompanied by matron Mckinney, Miss Nellie
Green and Mrs. Charles HixOn. of st. Paul.
tour of the prison was INDUCED in last Thurs
day paving our sanctum a pleasant visit.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15

Jim. Root, the Engineer made famous by MS
bravery during the Hinckley fire. has just per-
formed the bravest act of his life. He has
Jumped off the show stage, and back on his en-
CINE. 1t takes hero to Jump large salary and
public applause. and content himself In his
proper sphere, and the world at large will honor
this brave engineer the more for the sacrifice he
makes. May he never experience another
HinckleV.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15
Methodist Episcopal.

Third street. opposite Pittman House. Rev. =: A
Grassy pastOr. Services at 10: 80 a. m. and
7:3O p. m. Sunday School at y m. Junior
League at 400 p. m. Epworth League at CSC
d. M Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
AT 40 Pastors class in Bible Study, Friday
evening at 7:3O. Ladies Bible Circle. Friday
at 500 D. m. Mrs. S. B. SlOcumb, teacher.
Pastors residence, 523 N. Second street.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15
!! CHAUqAUQUA. /

The regular meeting of the Pierian circle was
held Sunday afternoon and the entire member |
ship answered to roll call. The president Occu- |
pied the chair After the reading of the minutes
of previous meeting, and the enrolment of two
new members. the following program was
rendered:
THE Saxon and the Cet."
Our English Mother.
Class C........................ .He1ter
The Iron Chancellor.
Glass ID. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ..GrlmeS
The Inner Man.
Glass NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. JACKSON.
Democratic Government.
EARTHQUAKES and Their Causes
The critic reviewed the several papers cOmpli-
mentDg the members upon their work and
delivery, and created no little meriment N the
brushing off he gave the ragged edges of some
of the papers, 1t is noteworthy fact. that the
circle is showing marked improvement each
succeeding meeting: the papers read are more
in line with the studies than has ever before
characterized them, and clearly demonstrate
study, and a desire to learn.
The question box contained many pertinent
queries, and, also, some that show more fri
yolity than thought; the latter, however. are
rare, and are source of considerable amuse-
ment but should not be INDUCED in too frequntly.
The next meeting has been set aside in COM
| memOration of Thanksgiving. and a special pro-
gram will be arranged. The circle is to be COM
mended upon their observances of such holidays
as Christmas. Thanksgiving, Fourth of July,
Washington's Birthday. ETC.. as it gives the mem
bers an opportunity of refreshing their minds In
preparing papers for these occasions. as well as
ever keeping before them the great events sur
rounding these Observances. The birth of Christ
the Light of the World; Thanksgiving. when al
men should look to God; for none so poor or un
fortunate, but can find something directly at
tributable to His great mercy and love. Washing
ton the Patriot; Father of his country; Fourth
July, blessed day, when it was proclaimed to th
world that this country should be "of the people
for the people. and by the people" henceforth
He is indeed dense who cannot find some wore
to say upon these occasions.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15
Public Rehearsal.


The following program was rendered by Mrs.
Clara Gish's North Hill class at the COngrega-
tional church last Friday evening:
Vocal duet ... The Fisherman and His Child
Ruby and Laura COlligan.
RecitatiOn-The Little Light 80. Sarah johnson
RecitatiOn ...,......AB Boy Essay on Girls
Beltram Sauntry.
Recitation. ......... SpOOpendyke and The Towel
Gertrude WOlfer.
Recitation ............ Evening at The Farm
Virginia Conrad
Recitation. ................. My Neighbours Call
Laura Bronson.
Recitation. He AdvertiSes His Sisters Wedding
Recitation. ............ Grandpa's Spectacles
Lille Lillygren.
Recitation Patrick Henry's Speech Before
The Virginia Assembly,. -: Paul Albert
Recitation-yerry and Me-. 49,. Lizzie Quincy
Recitation-Bay Billy ;.;... FORESTER BarStoW
RecitatiOn-Sister and I.............. Ruth Hall
Recitation Bewitched Clock. Ralph Reed
Recitation -... The Emancipation of Man
Gail Albert.
Recitation. ......... How Cyrus Laid the Gable
Betram Sauntry.
Song-Wait Mister Postman. -. Maggie Quincy
| Each of the above numbers was we'll received
by large and appreciatve audience. This is
the second of a series given by the pupils of Mrs
Gish and they, by the very skillful manner in
which they handled their parts, show the care
full and conscientious training they are receiving
at the hands of their Istructress. We have had
the pleasure of listening to some of the above
pupils in our chapel in the past, and assure them
we would appreciate anything they may give Us
| in the near future
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15

The choir has indeed lost a voice. and THE
MIRROR one of its abest contributors through
one of the boys taking the world right by the
neck this week. We wish him all success and
conjure him to drop that glass. It'll down
YOU ..P" it IL down you every time.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15

The stringing of the electric lights in the Union
Shoe and Leather Co.. shops was completed
Tuesday and the lamps tested. They proved all
o. X. and Engineer Jones will have the entire
building lighted up by the last of the week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15

Sheriff Adam Marty and son of saltwater. and
niece Miss Seiferlng of st. Paul. were visitors at
the prison last Saturday registering with THE
AII,I
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15

1873 has been the attendance at school during
the past week. and excellent progress Is Delng
made in all branches of study.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15

The Union Shoe and Leather Company received
two carloads of leather last week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15

Usher Kenyon is taking few days vacation.
and Keeper Taylor is doing the graceful during
his absence.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15

Mrs Sauntry, and Mrs La Turey of saltwater,
and Mrs A. Smith and son of Eau Claire, Wis,
viewed the prison industries last Friday register
ing with THE MIRROR.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15

Car of paper boxes received at Union Shoe Il
Leather Co.'S. shops Monday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15

The large iron oil tank was sunk feet lower
last week. 1t was a huge job as it is exceedingly
heavy and bulky, but the boys got it there in
good shape.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15

Skating on the neghbOring lakes is in excellent
condition and the boy is in his glory, at least
the saltwater boy was last Sunday. We have
resolved not to try the slippery sport this
Uin
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15

Steward Benner was with his family in Mime
apOlis last Sunday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15

Received November 9th, 2 from Ramsey Co.
assault lst degree. SO years each November TO-
1 from Norman Co.. incest years; 2 from Ram
sey Co., assault 51a years, and forgery 2nd de-
gree 80 years; November ~ from Ramsey Co.
forgery 2nd decree RefOrmatOry plan.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15
CHURCH NOTICES.
Prison Chapel.

Services in the Prison Chapel at 900 o'clock
every Sunday morning. Protestant S,tnd ana
Catholic services every alteTnate ounuay.
chaplanS.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15
NOTICE..

THE MIRROR will be sent to inmates of penal
institutions at 80 cents per year.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15
Following are the grade changes for the week
endinm "Wednesday November Il. 1894:

good many of our base ball cranks will re-
gret to learn that Michael j. Kelley, the king Of
the diamond field is no more. He died at the
Emergency hospital at Boston. of acute pneumo-
Mia last week. No man in the base bali world
has cut such figure as king Kelley the
famous right fielder AS an all around player he
has never had an equal. He was a whole souled
man and a genial companion, and leaves host of
friends in base ball circles all over the country.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15

The board of prison managers. with the eX-
ception of Mr.. O'Brien who had gone east. met
in the warden's office last Friday. Nothing out
side of the regular order of business came before
the gentlemen other than the reading and
approval of Warden VOTERS Biennial report
and the granting of two paroles as follows:
William Hackman, sentenced to serve year
from Yellow Medicine county January II, 1894.
Michael Utz. sentenced to serve one year from
Otter Tail county May 10, 1894.
The board adjourned until the first Tuesday in
December,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15

New water hydrants are being placed in the
prison yard
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15

We fancied an invasion by a juvenile corps of
Coxey's army one day last week, when in single
file large body of young people marched through
our composing rooms and Office escorted by the
Asst. Deputy and Usher. They were the pupils
of some school, we did not learn particulars.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-15

A storm shed has been placed over the fountain
in the park.