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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

We have recently mailed to many OF our SUD-
scrbers statements of account which, we trust
will meet their prompt attention. In so doing
we had three objects in view to which we call
their special notice, viz: First. as matter OF
straightforward business principle under Which
THE MIRROR is conducted. Second we are
very DESTROYS of purchasing press OF our own
by which we shall be enabled to save large
monthly expenditure besides great amount OF
labor and risk each week in handling and trans
ferring our forms. If we had the money que us
on subscriptions alone, we could easily accom-
plish the above object and have snug sum lett
by which to make additions to our prison library.
Third, we are rearranging and transferring our
accounts to a new set of books, and desire, so
far as practicable or possible to have our &C
counts balanced up to date.
Respectfully
THE PRISON MIRROR.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10
He Lost His Case.

Judge Emerson, one of the most eloquent men
Illinois ever produced, was once taken down
completely in speech at Decatur. said E. f.
Layman, an attorney of Chicago. He had case
in which there were some peculiarly pathetlc
circumstances, the rights of young girl whose
property had been squandered and who was re-
duced to restitution being involved. Judge
Emerson made the most of it, and as he closed
his speech a solemn hush had fallen over the
courtroom.
Tears stood in the eyes of the jurors, and
even the Judge coughed sympathetically and hid
his head behind the trial docket His opponent,
whose name have now forgotten, saw that the
spell had to be broken in some way, or his case
was lost. Arising slowly to his feet, and in
voice of deep soemnity, and with slow delibera
ton, he said: "Gentlemen or the jury let us con
tinue these solemn exercises by singing the one
hundred and fifteen PSALM" A roar of laughter
followed from the audience and Judge Emerson
lost his case.-Ex.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

The terrific rain storm of last evening caused
considerable damage about the prison. The
ward became flooded with water which poured
m torrents into the basement offices and store
rooms where large quantities of sugar, syrup,
flour. etc. was stored. Through the timely eff
forts of Stewart Benner and his kitchen boys,
large amount of property was saved that might
have been totally destroyed. The amount OF
damage cannot, at present writing, be fully es-
timated. The raging waters. descending the
steep bluffs. poured in torrents over the top of
the west wall. and it seemed for time, that
the massive masonry must give way to the ter
rife force of the flood.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10
Peace With God.

Making ones peace with God is, and has for
many years, been pet phrase and the world has
been forced to accept it because there seemed
something sacred about it. People didn't IN
yestigate or dissect the process because they
have been warned that it would be sacrilegiOus
to do so.
But little light has recently been let in upon
this mysterious business by an affair which re-
Gently came to light in small town in Illinois.
woman named Amanda Lock swore that
Robert and Martha Stout had feloniOusly
assaulted her. and swere to her story in such
detailed and circumstantial manner that the
Jury believed her. and the woman was sentenced
to the penitentiary. The man could not be
found or he would no doubt have got long term
in prison.
However, Judge Phillips, before whom Martha
Stout was tried, set the verdict aside as not
warranted by sufficient evidence; and second
trial resulted in her acquittal. This was ten
wears ago. Now this woman, Amanda LOCK,
comes forward and admits having first ''made
her peace with GOd'-that her whole story was
concocted to extort money from the Stouts, and
that there was not word of truth in her testl-
mony, which was perjury from beginning to end.
! "She has made her peace with God, - the mlsera-
BILE wretch says, after trying for number OF
years to tell the truth about her own crime.
But what of the unfortunate man and woman
she had deliberately endeavored to ruin and dis
grace? How shall the wretch make her peace
with them? And wouldn't it have been more IL
accord with the dictates of true religion anc
common decency to have first made her peace
with her victims upon whom she dellDeratel!
and wickedy strove to bring ruin and ignominy
And how shall the base miscreant, who ha
'made her peace with God,' with apparently
little effort, make her peace with the law she be
trayed, with justice she outraged, with the cour
in which her perjury was perpetrated? making
peace with God" is poor comfort to her ntende
victims.
ut is sorry use for religion that under tn
snivelng invention of making her peace Wit
Cod periurer can continue to enjoy theiibert
she sought to take from her victims. 'Peac
with God in the above case, ought to carr
y with it penitentiary term.-Stillwater Gazette
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Once again the home of Keeper Lester Bord-
we'll has been visited by the angel Of death; this
time calling away little Eddie the bright and
manly little favorite of the household. While
playing with other children on log raft oppo-
site his home on the North side. Tuesday evening.
little Eddie fell from the raft into the lake and
ere help could be summoned to save him, his lit
tie body had sank in the deep and treacherous
waters to rise no more in life. The body was
soon recovered and tenderly conveyed to his
home, whence Keeper Bordwell was hastily sum-
moned, to view with aching heart, the lifeless
form of his youngest and favorite son. MI
Bordwell and family have our deepest, heartfelt
sympathy, likewise that OF every officer and prls
oner of this institution, in their sad atfiictiOn.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10
THE BAZAR::
We would

Ne 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, 1894-05-10

after which he became engaged in the farming
and mercantile business. Was for many years
county commissioner. and held other official
positions with much credit. He leaves widow
and one son. Mrs. Isabella Parker, of Marine,
and Keeper Archie Parker of this institution.
Funeral services were held Monday from the
family residence in Marine, Rev. j. II. Albert
officiating
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Rev. DR.. banner, of the Presbyterian church
of this city, with Rev. DR.. d. NJ Edwards, OF
DAYTON Park Pres. church, Rev. c. G. Reynolds,
of Goodrich Ave. Pres. church, Rev. VIM. G..
Covert, of Merriam Park Pres. church, Rev. j. s..
Freeman, of Arlington Hills Pres. church. Rev.
DR.. G. w. Davis, of Manchester College, Rev. o.
H. Elmer, Hamline, and Rev. j. P. Hearst OF
Hastings, in company with Deputy Warden
Lemon viewed the industries of this institution
Monday making THE MIRROR office very
DleaSant call,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

The Prison Board OF Managers met in regular
monthly session at the warden's office last Tues
day morning Besides auditing the usual num-
Der of bills and transacting the general routine
business, the following named prisoners were
paroed: Frank Alves, Kenneth Mckay, Ed
Preston, Frank Randall, Frank P. Norris,
Archibald r. Mcdonald and Harry Peters.
The last named has, for the past two years been
employed in this Office, where he has been ex-
ceptionally faithful in the performance OF his
each and every duty, ever taking decided in
terest and pride in the welfare of THE MIRROR,
and to him much is due for the typographical
neatness of its makeup. Harry has well earned
the full benefit of the new parole law, which he
receives, and while we are very 10th to part
with his valued services we most heartily con-
graduate him upon his near approach to lfe's
greatest boon and blessing-sweet liberty.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

In perambulating around in search OF stray
item Monday we wandered into the almost MD
den precints of Steward Benner's garden and
was much surprised to find beautiful and
hourshing crop of new onions, lettuce, Spinach
ETC., which will. within few days be sufficiently
matured for use, at which time we shall strive TO
find time to visit the stewards miniature farm
AGAIN
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10
The following are the grade changes for the

Five car loads of prison made Irvine have been
sold this season, together with number OF
smaller orders, and Warden Wolfer believes that
the factory will be we'll patronized the coming
season by the farmers of the state. very large
force of convicts is employed and an excellent
grade of Irvine is being manufactured. In past
seasons few alliances have taken up the binding
Irvine matter but this season alliances in all
parts of the state are clubbing together for the
purchase of twne.-St. Paul Pioneer Press.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

The saltwater correspondent to the st. raul
Pioneer Press says: The report comes from
Schulenburg's addition to this city OF a strange
case of suspended animation. A chlld there
had been ill several days, and on Monday IL
ceased to breathe. The parents supposed thelr
child was dead. and set about making prepara-
lions for the funeral, but the following day the
apparently inanimate form began TO sho" lnol-
cations of life. and it is said the child is now
recovering
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Through the courtesy of the Chicago branch OF
The Brown Bros, Co., Continental Nurseries,
we last Friday received variety OF rose bushes
and several Towering vines, which were mme-
diately turned over to the deputy who had
them set out in various places about the prison
I'd
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

"Uncle Billy Hall, Captain of the night watch
met with quite severe accident While en- route
from his home to the prison last evening. A
terrible flood, caused by the tremendous rain
storm of last evening, was pouring down one OF
the principal streets, which 1t was necessary 1or
him to cross. Not anticipating the great force
of the flood he made the venture; but no sooner
had he done so, when he was trlpped up by the
treacherous stream, and carried, tumbllng and
rolling, over sharp crags and rocks for over
thirty yards, cutting and bruising him IN many
places. Several stitches had to be taken in an
uply cash on his left knee and his clothing was
nearly torn from his body. To use his own lam
euage, when he reached the prison, he was
nearly "a total wreck"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10
DIED.

D1ED-At his residence at Marine, Washington
county, Mimi, at 900 O'Clock Saturday morn,
ing MAY 9Th, 1894. Mr.. Asa. 5. Parker aged
so years months and "a days.
Deceased was born in Windsor county YER
mont, July 18th, 1911. He became resident OF
Marine in 1889. He was prominent member OF
the Marine company for nearly nineteen years,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10
Grace Congregational

Corner 9Th and Laurel streets, Rev. j. d.
ALBERT, pastor. Sunday services, Preia preach,
ing 1890 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Sunday Scnool
11:45 a. M Junior Endeavor 800 p. m.
Christian Endeavor $3.50 p. m Chlidren S
Mission Band the second Sunday OF eacn
month at 800 D. m. Midweek and Prayer
meetings, Wednesdays 7:45 p. m. Ladies
Aid Society, Thursday afternoons. Ladies
Missionary Society, the last Friday OF eacn
month
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Before the large number OF United States
prisoners arrived from the South year ago.
says an exchange, $50 inmates in our prison was
considered large number, but it will probably
go quite ways above 500 when all the prisoners
who are now in the jails of this state awaiting
trial arrive.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

The Daily Gazette says: 'Some miscreant
broke into the boat club house sometime during
the past winter, and smashed every boat stored
therein. 1t is clearly a case of righteousness,
and if possible the offenders should be de-
tected and punished" And THE MIRROR
comedies. Such implacable cussedness can not
be too severely punished.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Keeper Ben Cayou has so far recovered from
his long seige of sickness as to be able to come
over from his home at White Bear and pay the
prison brief visit Monday. Mr.. Cayou hopes
to be able to return to duty the first OF n ext
week
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10
Methodist Episcopal.

CRESSY. pastor Services at 1O:3Oa. m. and
7:3O D. M Sunday School at y m. junior or
League at 400 p. m: Epworth League at S;So
at 7:3O 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, 1894-05-10

Mr.. and Mrs Crosby, Mr.. and Mrs. Barnes,
Mr.. and Mrs MITCHELL and Mr.. and Mrs. Wan
lex of Minneapolis. with Mrs Darling and Mrs.
A. Harper of this city, and Mr., Burlington OF the
Thresher Co., in company with Asst. Deputy
Glennon, viewed the industries of this institu
ton Saturday, making pleasant call at our
office.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Rev. Father Burke, Of White Bear Lake IN
company with Rev. Father O'Brien was seen up
on the galleries Monday evening, where they
paid visit to a goodly number OF the boys,
cheering them up with many kind words OF hope
and comfort.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Foreman Bronson last Saturday donated to the
prison library 22O back numbers of The Amerl-
can Machinist, which were highly Appreciated
especially among the boys of the several machine
shops who take great interest in that class OF
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

The beautiful star-shaped flower bed nearest
to the front entrance of our Office. the deputy
has named the editorial flower bed" We pre-
sumo he gave it this name because it MIRRORS
so much credit to his good Judgment and taste
as a f1OrculturiSt
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Deputy Warden Lemon received last saturday,
from Omaha Neb., fine thoroughbred st. Ber-
nard pup. This handsome and remarkable spec
linen of the kings of the canine race is but one
year old and balances the scales at one hundred
and forty and One-half pounds.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

new line of shafting is being put up in the
wagon shop for the purpose of thoroughly test
ing each new self-feeding attachment before the
same is taken from the shop.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Henry Schultz a farmer of Oakdale, whose pc
culiar actions have attracted considerable atten-
ton of late was taken before the probate court
Saturday, where he was examined and pro
nounced insane. He will be taken to the Roch-
ester asylum.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

1t is said that Foreman John Rowan, OF the
boiler Shops is thinking of organizing company
of Stillwatertes with view to joining the
CoXeyiteS at Washington.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Sandal. who re-
side on Myrtle street. Friday noon, May 4th, a
daughter. Mother and child are doing we'll.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Stillwater's newly organized base ball team
will play it's first game at the park next Sunday.
August Meyer was instantly killed Tuesday at
Lakeland by the caving in Of a we'll which he
was digging He leaves wife and three chill
dren.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Miss Hicks and Miss Reed, teachers at the
Lincoln school, took the scholars OF tnelr depart
ments out gathering flowers Monday evening"
the little folks enjoyed the trip hugely and had
a merry and happy time.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Storekeeper Fred Bordwell has been on the
sick list the past week suffering with
severe attack of neuralgia. Keeper Stilkey had
charge of the storerOom during the formers
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Engineer Jones has constructed central tele-
phone station on the ground floor beneath IHE
MIRROR Office Thanks Mr.. Jones, THE MIR
RoR is not quite prepared yet, to accept assocla-
ted press services.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Miss Wayne Barrett. of Minneapolis, in COM
pany with editor Nelson, of the Washington
County Journal, paid the prison visit Tuesday,
making The MIRROR office very pleasant call.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

The Farmer Stebbins' entertainment, given.
under the management and instruction OF Mrs.
Clara Gish. at Grace Congregational Church'
last Friday evening, is said to have been very
pleasing success.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

State Supt. of Schools Pendergast delivered a
lecture to the teachers of this county, at the
court house Saturday afternoon.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

John Boastrom, who formerly resided on
Maple street has moved to the country "here
he will try farming the present season.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Fruit culture is more profitable to the FARMER
now than his other crops. Brown Bros. Co.,
the most extensive nursery house in the .. S.,
have vacancy in this section. Write them at
Chicago ILL.,, for their terms.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Miss Viva Castle, who was shot by jealous
cOlOred woman while in Minneapolis last week,
is still in critical condition; and while strong
hopes are entertained for her ultimate recovery
there is no certainty as to the outcome.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Mrs Ed. Foster, residing on Churchill street,
has been confined to her home during the past
week by severe illness.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Members of the Presbyterian Minister'S Club,
of St. Paul, were entertained by Rev. DIR. banner
of the First Presbyterian church, Monday even
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Rev. J. H. Albert preached very lntesestlng
sermon to parents last Sunday evening at Grace
CONGREGATIONAL church. to q large congregation.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

The boys of the First Grade are now enjoying
the prerequisite of ham each meal, that is Ham
Hong and Ham Wing Sing, our two Chinese
brethren have been promoted to this grade.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Steward Benner went to Minneapolis Saturday
evening. spending the Sabbath in that city visit
ing at the home of his daughters.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Burt Busby is again pounding dirt around the
mods in the prison foundry as in days OF
yore Burt is an old hand at the business and
can turn out foundry work with the best of them
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

The storeroom runner came out Saturday in
new spring suit of the First Grade The towel
and overall business must be booming these days.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10
CITY ITEMS.

DR.. B. J. Merrill has gone to Galveston, Texas,
on short visit.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

The bible circle met last Saturday Afternoon
at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. >. ID. Albert
on Laurel street.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Sheriff Marty. Monday morning, sold the Stlll-
water street railway at auction. Judge Netha-
way bid the property in for $69,25427, IN DehaH
of the bondholders. The purchasers Will take
immediate possession.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

A new printers devil is now holding forth
in the sacred precincts of our sanctum.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

c. F. Meny, of Dickinson, N. d.. in company
with Asst Deputy Glennon, visited the prison
yesterday, making THE MIRROR office pleas
ant call
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Foreman j. F. Sullivan went to White Bear
Lake, Sunday, to attend the grand opening Of
WELL we won't give him away
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Keeper May and wife spent Sunday at White
Bear Lake, the guests Of MIR. and Mrs. Reuben
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Soren P Rees. who is attending college
Minneapolis, spent Sunday with his parents IN
this city.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

The Nelson mill at Lakeland will not be run
the present season.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Isaac Sarsel of OwatOnna, was in the city
several days last week, visiting friends and at
tending to business affairs in connection with
the resident property which he still retains
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

It is rumered that Mrs. Mary Lease, the
Kansas female POpulist Free Mason, Will
lecture at the opera house sometime during the
preSent month.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

House cleaning is the cOatagion most prev
alent about the city just now.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

The family of Mr.. Geo. Galloway, moved last
Saturday to Wildwood. Wis, where Mr.. Gal
loway is employed as engineer by the Mime
sofa & Wisconsin R'y Co.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10
CHURCH NOTICES.
Prison Chapel.

Services in the Prison Chapel at 900 O'Clock
every Sunday morning. Protestant lnd ana
Rev. ]. TT. ALBERT and Rev. FIR. CORCORAN
chaplainS.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

The ST. CroiX Lumber Co.'S. big mill at South
saltwater started up Friday morning, thus al
fording work and much needed relief to large
number of men.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

The Republican meeting will be held in tht
chamber of commerce rooms this evening.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Keeper Archie Parker was called to Marine
last Thursday morning to the slck-bed OF MS
aged father who passed quietly and peacefully
away Saturday, at the advanced age OF elghty-
four years.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Asst. Deputy GlennOn acted as deputy Satul
day during the absence of Deputy Lemon.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Chaplain J. H. Albert occupied the pulpit IN
our prison chapel last Sunday morning, preach
ing highly instructive and interesting sermon,
the substance and subject of which was the SIM
plicity of Christ and His teachings,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-10

Beef barreled alive, was the novel sight wit
messed at the old Frank Walker place on Main
street, a few days ago. An innocent female OF
the bovine species was perambulating about
the premises taking in a lunch of domesticated
lawn grass, when suddenly she descended into
large beer cask which, in years gone by, had
been sunk into the ground and used as els
tern: being covered. it had become moss-strewn
and hidden from view, but was thus discovered
by the unsuspecting COW. Those who witnessed
the sight. say that it is the first time they ever
saw beef barreed alive. Phil. Armour,
Cudahy Bros, et al. are not in it with saltwater.