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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-23

LA SALE, Ills, May GA serious riot
occurred here in which several men were
injured. Ever since the mines closed the
Union Coal company has kept some men
at work to clean ur'. Nothing was said
against it by the strikers, but last evening
as the men came from work they were set
upon and brutally beaten by a mob of at
least 1000 strikers. benjamin lettering
ton was pounded into insensibility, and
Edward Cummings was fat lily beaten.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-23
Englishman Robbed While Asleep.

PARIS, May 23.-On the arrival of the
Calais express an Englishman complained
to the police that while asleep on the
train he had been robbed of a bag con-
tanning 100000 francs worth of diamonds
by a fellow passenger who had disap-
peared
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-23
Remove the Eliot.

The knowledge Of what is lost by the
neglect Of our wagon ways is daily ex-
tending, and with it's spread is certain to
come a more and more pressing demand
for action that shall remove what is not
merely hindrance to progress, but q
blot upon our national character.
Turf, Field and Farm.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-23
Overdue United States Steamer.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 23.-There is some
apprehension in naval circles for the safety
of the United States steamer Marion
which was badly damaged in typhoon
soon after leaving Yokohama several
months ago and compelled to put back fol
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-23

The board of supervisors of Gogebic
county, Mich, recently, in response to
an appeal of unemployed miners, voted
10 to Ito issue bonds to the amount
of $75, 900 for the purpose Of improving
the roads and furnishing employment to
tho i11a MOI,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-23

given her. took her in to my wife,
and that poor, unfortunate woman who
wrecked her life when she married me
conceived an affection for her at once.
We never had any children. She desired
to keep her I permitted her to do SO.
That is the whole story. Do not think I
wish to be short with you. I will an
swer any question you think it worth
your while to address to me.
''Did you leave the city Immediately
after you found the child?"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-23
Old Frieste Constellation at Newport.

NEWPORT, r. l., May 23.-The United
States cruiser Atlanta, Captain Bartlett,
arrived here from Norfolk, having in tow
the old war frigate Constellation, which
win take the place of the Richmond IA IL
training ships
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-23
American Architecture

The distinctive form of American archi-
lecture may be seen in the modern Office
building now SO popular in most of our
large cities. It combines in the highest
degree utility with excellence and is at
once o model of convenience and Of
beauty Loi,is GJObc-Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-05-23

Thirty-one male principals of the New
York city schools have taught "a years and
longer, and So female principals 80 years or
more. Thirty-two Of the present principals
Us male and IA female) have taught more
than 40 years.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12
Saltwater Council No. $50. National
Union.

Is a secret beneficial society. It's main object
is life insurance conducted on the assessment
plan 1t is safe and reliable. of large member
ship, steadily increasing, and prompt in paying
its death claims. 1t issues from one thousand
to five Thousand dollar policies; assessing its
members proportionately. $1,000 policy holder
at 10 years of age, paid during the year 1898
$50; annual dues, s.; total, $3S: a holder of a
81 600 policy $72O; dues, ST. total, 20. Who
beat this? The Senate Secretary is its only sal
AIRED officer, including clerical assistance, and
having no Dead Heads to consume a large eX-
pense fund, accounts for the remarkable low rate
Every member is stock holder deriving pro-
pOrtiOnately direct benefit from every dollar
the society earns from lapSes, suspensions and
explosions The physicians examinations are
very thorough and rigid. We solicit your men,
bership. If you are healthy, come and join us and
enjoy with us the privilege of a safe investment
at moderate outlay and thus establish pro-
lection for those dependent upon you at time
when your sturdy arm can no longer provide
for them. Your death will be calmer and
the remembrance sweeter to those you leave to
mourn your demise.
Applications for membership can be obtained
of Mr.. A. F. Wing, Secretary, or of any member
of the Council.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Louisiana courts by special arrangement with
the government Then again, under a recent
law, offenders are now sent here to serve SEN
fences on the "reformatory plan;" that is, they
may be parOled or conditiOnally pardoned any
time after one-half the term of the lightest SEN
tence for their crime may have expired. In this
way many of the offenders are now sent to priS-
on here who were formerly sentenced to the st.
Cloud refOrmatOry. OF the prison population PIT
are working in the threSher cOmpany's shops on
contract, (tO-day'S recOrd.) nine are in the
hospital, five are females and the rest, 254, are
working for the state; l15 in the Irvine factories.
% in the StOrerOOm and laundry, % in the cell
room, "a in the yard at odd jobs. and the rest as
clerks, Orderlies. engineers. fremen, teamsters
etc. The boot and shoe factory is almost an as
Sured industry but ut any rate, will not be in
operation for some months yet. However.
there are no idle cOnvicts, all are kept busy at
work and are doubtless more happy therefor
Minneapolis Penny Press.
An old man, with SnOW-white hair and enfee-
bled form, laboring under the heavy burden of
three score years and ten, wended his way into
the wardens office last Friday and asked if the
warden would kindly provide him with some
thing to eat. 1t is needless to say that his hum
After appeasing his hunger the old man proceed
ed to unravel to the warden and other listeners,
a strange and sadly romantic tale. 1t was the
story of d msspent, useless and depraved life.
The old man had been an inmate of eighteen
prisons, and on two occasions, in years gone by.
found a home within the realms of our own pris-
on walls. Now, on the very verge of the grave,
homeless. friendlesS, without means, an aimless
m no facn If no ,rlO ho h
bread from place to place, this decrepit old man
is reaping the sad and bitter harvest of mis-
spent life. Space forbids us giving in detail the
long story of his varied and romantic career.
The above, however, is sufficient proof that there
is no profit in evil doing. and a living witness to
portray the fact that 1.-The way of the transgress-
Or is hard After listening to the sad story OF
his life, the warden kindly provided him with
much needed comforts, and the Old man went on
his weary way, seeking a place. he knew not
whittier, there to lay him down and die.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12
THE BAZAR::

w e 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 To-
Gated in larger cities. Samples
cheerfully sent to any part Of the
United States or Canada.
Respectfully,
A. G. SHUTTINGER.
saltwater, MINI.
THE BAZAAR.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12
The following are the grade changes for the

The Board of Prison Managers met in regular
monthly session in their parOrs at this institu-
ton last Thursday. The usual routine of bust
ness transacted and paroles granted to
Frank Powlok of Mcleod county, o. P. Wilkin,
Of Clay county. and Frank Anderson, of Aitkin
county. The Board adjourned at 200 O'Clock
the same day to meet again the Sth of next
month
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Last Thursday evening we were the favored
recipient of a portion of Miss Henrietta
YOunger'S wedding cake, the recent marriage of
whom was announced in last weeks MIRROR.
May the future lives of Mr.. and Mrs. Rawlins
be ever as sweet and rich as the sample of cake
which we received,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

William Kreeger, a prisoner employed in the
engine shops, got caught in the fiy-wheel of an
engine. Monday breaking his left forearm. He
was Immediately taken to the prison hospital
where his arm was properly set and dressed by
DR.. Hall. under whose care he is doing nicely.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Scarlet fever has inflicted the home of night
Keeper Anderson, one of his children having
contracted the disease. Mr.. AndersOn's resi-
dence,5OO n. Owen st. has been quarantined by
the city health officer and Mr.. Anderson as
signed to duty on the wall, temporarily, Keeper
McFall filling his place ia the cell room.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12
An Oc-Cur-RentS.

An OC-Cur- henCS.
The garden gate was open vide
Upon a summers night;
The bull-pup by Matilda's side.
In quivering CLEANS OF demon pride,
just like cur from her did glide,
And walled, and walled, and walled!
The garden gate was open wide,
When Ephriam hove in sight;
He saw the bull-pup. tiendish-eyed
He felt his cleaning tushes white,
And stood in deep and dreary fright
OF pantaloOns oh, horrible plight!
Cur-tailed! Cur tailed! . Cur-tailed! J.!
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

II. w. Brewster, acting principal of the School
of Agriculture of the State University, and Mrs.
Florence Brewster librarian, st. Anthony Park
in company with Deputy Warden Lemon, made
a tour of the prison yesterday calling at THE
MIRROR office.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

James P. Thompson, who formerly resided
on Maple Street, this city, has moved to farm,
about eight miles above St. Croix Falls, where
he will till the soil the coming season.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

AS the school children were passing through
the prison the ether day, one of the teacherswas
heard to remark that one great improvement
which she especially noticed and appreciated,
was the absence of coal oil upon the gallery
walks
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Engineer King, of the Omaha road. who re-
sides at the corner of ohio and Fifth Streets,
will soon move 10 st Paul. The change of time
on the aforesaid road receSstates Mr.. King $
change of residence
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Fruit culture is more profitable To the farmer
now than his other crops. Brown Bros Co.. the
most extensive nursery house in the U. s., have
a vacancy in this section Write them at Chicago,
ILL.,, for their terms.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Robert Mcclellan, was the fortunate holder of
the key which opened the prize box at the Chest
nut st. Pharmacy. The box contained $500 in
cash which little Robert captured.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Sheriff John Tierney and Frank Talbot. of
AnOka. in company with Keeper McFall, made
a tour of the prison Monday, making pleasant
call at our office
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Editor P. A. KrOshus, of the Pope County
Journal, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Z. johnson and Miss
Williams, of GlenwOOd, in company with Deputy
Warden Lemon, paid visit to this institution
yesterday making our Office pleasant call.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

The Swedish Lutheran Church, on Thrdstreet
has ordered a very fine pipe organ. at cost of
$1,000 Its arrival is expected within a few
days, when it will be Immediately put in place.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

The lower dining room. prisoners kitchen and
bake shop have all received a fresh coat of
whitewash within the last few days, which
greatly improves their appearance.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Mrs. Jones. wife of Engineer Jones has been
confined to her home by severe sickness for the
past week. but is now. we are pleased to state
cOnvaleScent
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

We have several very able contributions.
which on account of space. were crowded out of
this weeks issue. but will appear in our issue of
next week. without fail.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

If you receive a sample copy, of THE MIRROR
this week, and you are not, already a subscriber,
please consider the complimentary copy sent
you as a special Invitation from us, to become
one. Fill out the accompanying blank and re-
turn the same, with ST. to this office. and you will
receive THE MIRROR one year, post paid.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

George Reynolds, in company with Harry
WOlfer paid THE MIRROR office a pleas
ant visit Saturday. while viewing the prison.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12
A Banquet.

Oh. brilliant rays,
The book is read.
Avaunt, dull days!
Upon your head
We now lay an embargo;
Yelled from your gaze
On fish and bread
We would not Craze.
But feast in Stead
If Christ came to Chicago!
$. p.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

PRISON OFFICIALS.
MANAGERS.
EDWIN DUNN President EyOta.
JOHN r. NORRlSH - Hastings
JAS S. O'BRlEN. saltwater
+. W. TEMPLE. Blue Earth CITY,
RESIDENT OFFICIALS.
HENRY WOLFER, warden
+. H. LEMON. Deputy warden
f. A. O'BRIEN. Clerk
b. J. MERRILL. Physician
MISS MARY MCKINNEY, MatrOn
j. II. ALBERT. Protestant Chaplain
CHARLES CORCORAN Catholic Chaplain
PRISON AGENT.
CLARK CHAMBERS OwatOnna
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Asst. Clerk Miss Minnie Jones spent the
Sabbath at her home in Minneapolis.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Miss Maggie Quincy and Fred. BOrdwel Jr. in
company with Miss Gerte and Master Frank
WOlfer, paid THE MIRROR office pleasant
visit last Friday afternoon.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Clerk f. A, O'Brien spent Sunday with his
numerous friends in st. Paul.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Keeper McFal returned Thursday night last
from brief visit to his home at Anoka.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

The boys in the basement offices have been
pretty busy of late. packing and sending out
printed matter for the Thresher Co.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Miss Louise LIiigreen, who has been engaged
as teacher in an out Of town district, returned to
her home. at 32l Laurel street, last Friday,
where she has since been confined by Il severe
attack OF lung fever.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Leopold Champois writes us from Auburn.
n. Y. saying: IL would not exchange THE
MIRROR for the London Times"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Chas. Miller A. BrOutsOheck and j. H. Reiner
of st. Paul, with editor F. c. Neumeier, of the
ST. Croix Post, of this city. in company with
Keeper Stilkey, paid the prison visit Tuesday,
making THE MIRROR pleasant call.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

H. ID. Brown, of Brown, Treacy & Co., st.
Paul was a guest of Warden WOlfer Friday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Louis Helggren. who has been teaching school
in the country for some time past, returned to
his home On West Laurel street, Friday, where
he is now confined by Sickness
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Two car loads of Nebraska hemp was received
at the prison Irvine shops, Saturday morning.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Levi B. Wightman, of Minneapolis, in compa-
ny with Steward Benner. visited the prison last
Thursday. making a pleasant call at our sane
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

One of the city policemen, was seen roaming
around on the North Hill, the other day, looking
for a boy whom he wanted for fighting, and
using abusive language to a lady. who chided
him for his ruffianly conduct
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

During the heavy snow storm Monday, Deputy
Lemon remarked that he would not make any
more garden. nor plant any more flower seeds,
until spring.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

1t is evident that Warden WOlfer expects a
big sale of Irvine the coming season. He has
sent out about one thousand samples to every
part of the state during the past week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Work in the boiler shop being somewhat
slack just at present, the citizen bOilermakerS
are taking brief rest.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12
PRISON LOCALS.

Population 497.
How do you like the new MIRROR?
Discharged four. Regular >; pardOned l; pa
rolled l.
Over four thousand MIRRORS were printed
and issued this week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

p Lier. of Ashby in company with Usher Ken
yon. took in the sights of our prison home Thurs
day last, making THE MIRROR very pleasant
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Mr.. James O'Rourke. of Goodhue Co.. spent
the Sabbath in this city. visiting the family of
his brother Keeper O'Rourke, of the engine
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

We are sorry to record the illness of Keeper
Ben Cayou who is at his home in White Bear
Lake. suffering with a severe attack of the
rheumatism
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

The city fire department was called out about
eight O'Clock, last Sunday evening, by a small
blaze on Third ST., caused by the explosion Or
burning of a pail Of oil. The fire was put out
before any serious damage was done.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

One of the boys in machine shop No. 1. met
with severe accident.Saturday morning. While
running one of the big planes he carlessly laid
his hand on the machine. which in moving for
ward caught the fourth finger of his left hand
cutting it nearly Off. He was Immediately assist
ed to the prison hospital. where DR.. Hall dres-
sed the wounded member and he is now doing
well. but will hencefOrth be minus finger.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

John Armstrong. and Peter Murray. trans
ferred from the ST. Cloud refOrmatOry. were re-
ceived here Saturday
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

1t is rumored that several of our prison officials
and number of the company's employees will
become members of the National Union, at the
next meeting of that popular organization, one
week from tomorrow night
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

EX-Chief of Police Matt Shortall has received
information that his appointment as Deputy US.
Marshal will be made and go into effect the Goth
of April, present month.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Theodore Wemar an inmate of this institution
and natural born artist, has just completed
fine moulding in clay, representing the Mime
sofa Chief from which, castings will be made
in metal to be used as paper weights for adver
Using purposes. by the Thresher Co.. the pro-
ductiOn is a work of true art and shows the skill
of master hand.
The MIRRORS new headline was designed and
drawn by an inmate of this institution whose
artistic pen work is fast becoming famous and
recognized as the work of a true and clever
artist. The work was engraved and electro
typed by the Minneapolis Engraving Co.. both
of which facts fully explain the originality of
design and the excellence of its construction.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Steward Benner has begun making garden,
having already planted a full crop of onions.
lettiece and parsley.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

The prison population now numbers 495, the
largest it has ever been. This does not necessa-
rily mean an increase of crime in the state, for
nearly 100 of the prisoners are United States con-
victs, most of whom were sent from Texas and
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

We are never sure that spring has come to
stay until we behold the deputy's signs: Keep
off the graSS''
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Several of our prison keepers are making a
vigorous kick because the Omaha road took off
their Sunday train. which prevents them from
making their regular Sunday trips to their
homes In st. Paul.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Six hundred pupils of the Lincoln School, of
this city, in company with their teachers, paid a
visit to this institution Friday. and were shown
through the prison by Deputy Warden Lemon
and Asst. Deputy GlennOn, assisted by Keepers
Lund. Goldsmith, and McFall. Among the teach
ers under whose watchful care this multitude of
little ones were thus permitted to enjoy an extra
holiday. were Pricipal, Miss Eva Smith. Miss
Sara Smith, and Misses Davis, Mathews, Hetfer-
ner, Needs, Scott, Hicks, Roney, Reed, Brown
and SOal. The little folks enjoyed their visit
hugely, and it is to be hoped that many of the
larger scholars, at least. reaped wholesome les
son which will profit them greatly in time to come
We made mention not long since, in our local
columns, of the fact that an enterprising cat had
undertaken the task of raising family in the
basement, under the officers kitchen. Sorrow,
alas has entered into that erstwhile happy
family of felines and the grim reaper has used
his sickle keen, SO recklessly that only one di-
minutive little pussy is left to its brothers
and sisters. Nc one seems to know positively
Just how it came about on Monday there were
six lively, playful kittens; on Tuesday there was
but one. When, or where or how they met
their death is a matter of conjecture, but sus-
piciOn seems to point towards and center upon
the state butcher, who is said to have once
looked Longevity at them as they played, and
muttered under his breath: Sausage
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

1t is said that the North Hill Band furnished
the Wilson Theatre Co., with music all last week
and received as compensation a few cOmp-
mentary tickets. Cheap music, boys; but then
twas a cheap show. so the thing is about even.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Warden WOlfer received a telegram Friday
from United States Attorney General Olney.
stating that President Cleveland had RENTED
the fine of Rufus Atkinson, United States pris
Oner sent here from Paris, Tex. Atkinson
was serving a fifteen months sentence. and
owing to his ill health, Warden WOlfer wrote to
the department of justice stating his condition
and recommending that he be liberated without
serving the thirty days required in leach case
where the fine imposed is not paid Atkinson
was very grateful when informed of the presi-
dents act, and left the prison with a light heart
St Paul Globe.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Frank Reiter, proprietor of the Stockholm
hotel, Second street, and q we'll known citizen,
died at his residence on North Harriet ST., at
10 O'Clock Monday night, of dropsy. Deceased
leaves wife and two children to mourn his loss
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

Secretary H. H. Hart with Rev. A. H. Heath
d. d. of st. Paul and Rev. Francis Wrigley. of
Springfield, in company with Warden Wolfer
viewed the industries of this institution Satur-
day. paying THE MIRROR office pleasant call.
While investigating the mysteries of our secluded
community, Rev. Wrigley underwent personal
test of the Bertillion system of measurements.
which. we, Judging from our own experience,
the warden desires for future naturalization.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-04-12

The reorganization of the City Council took
place at the city council chambers, Tuesday
night. j. j. Eichter was elected President and
James Barron, Vice President. A cOmmunca-
ton was received from the Mayor. appointing
Patrick Collins. Health Officer. which was re-
ferred back for the approval of the Board of
Health. DR.. Weight was elected City Physician
and Aug. Pairier, Levee Master. The election
of Street Commissioner was laid over until next
meeting