The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1894-01-04

AS we were falling in line in the cell room
the other day, one of the boys leaned carelessly
up against of the radiators; when keeper
Forester, of the twine shop, whose vgilant eye
is ever on the alert, stepped promptly up and
touching the tired prisoner on the arm, asked:
"'Can't you stand up without leaning up against
that refrigerator"
Deputy Lemon says that his photograph gal
lery is kept pretty busy of late, presumably on
account of the holidays. Twenty-siX patrons
called at his art studio last Saturday, and had
their photos taken. and not one of them kicked
at the price. The deputy remarked that he still
had sittngs for six more.
Mrs. Annette Westergreen, mother of keeper |
Westergreen, of the boiler shop, died at her
residence in Marine, at O'Clock last Saturday
evening" of cancer of the breast. Mrs Wester-
green was beloved by all who knew her. She
leaves number of grown children and host OF
friends who sympathZe with the afflicted family
in their great bereavement.
One of our contributors, who signs himself l.
A. F. writes to us and asks "IS marriage fail
ure?" Weare very sorry to inform our esteemed
contributor, that so far our present surround
ings are concerned we should say it was. How
ever, as the question appears to be national one,
and of considerable weight we submit the mat
ter for a final decision to our esteemed friend
Heavy Thoughts
A runaway occurred on North Main street
Immediately in front of the warden's office, Sat
urtlay evening; horse driven by gentleman,
| whose name we did not catch, became unnanag-
able and started to run, being checked in his way
ward flight. he stopped and began to kick and
did not let up until the cutter was entirely de-
moshed. The occupant was thrown out upon
the ground but fortunately received no serious
injuries
Speaking of the entertainment held in our
chapel New Years day, one of the boys re-
marked THE Mandolin Club of saltwater,
may rightly be termed heros who bravely carried
their lives in their hands, and f1inched not mat
they, in the very midst of nearly five hundred
"despert men" had the nerve to make known the
fact that they. and they alone, were the authors
Of Tara "a boom-de-aye. was deed which emit
ties them to wear C;pser laurel wreath.
The heavy wooden clothing worn here saved
a couple of the boys in the foundry from what
might have been severe burning while the!
were engaged in pouring off" last Friday eve
ing; one of the men carrying large ladle, fel
down causing the hot metal to splatter ont upoI
them and only for their heavy wooden trousers
which shed it off. might have sustained severe
$ injuries Boys. be careful, and remember tina
old adage: "Who plays with fire. is liable to ge
q burnt.
AS party of visitors were passing throug
> the shops a few days ago, one OF the gentlella
> who appeared to be somewhat acquainted Wit
our customs. was explaining the rules. ETC., t
l. the others. just as the party reached machln
l. SHOP No. l. he was explaining that priSOne
= is permitted to let his beard grow Il couple G
l. months prior to discharge" Just then he e.
pied foreman Jansen. and nudgng his cOmpal
n ion he continued: There, see that fellow VII
If the beard he will be going out sOon.
e To all those who have applied to us for e!
III changes. we would say. BE PATIENT. we WI
t. strive to obtain papers for as soon as possible
it requires considerable time to hear from our a
$, plicatons for exchanges. and no little work G
% or part In the future we shall place but ON
ig cell number on each paper sent out from our @
IN fice those receiving papers from us are PRIV
1t legged to send them to any member OF the ISL
It. Ind grades. whom they desire. AS quite nul
m Der of the boys may wish to see the paper you I
g ceive you are requested to send it along as 500
;; as read. This rule applies to newspapers Onl
-. Books magazines etc. stamped with THE MI
m ROR office stamp, must not be marked, torn
,o mutated in any manner: and must De feturh'
- to us promptly and in good condition. Violate
of these reasonable provisions will only serve
III EXEMPT the offender from any further fave
d. Good books and good literature. like good frlen
ao ShOuld not abused,