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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05
Devices of Lawyers.

Lawyers. even eminent ones, have not always
disdained the use OF tricks in the courtroom, or
devices by which they produced an effect on the
jury more telling than words could have done.
A suit was brought I; few years ago by the
people OF a certain quarter of Montreal against a
manufacturing company. The vile OdOrs of the
chemicals used III the works, they alleged, had
made the neighborhOOd untenantable and SER
lousy eSsened the value of their property.
Judge and jury were inclined to turn a deaf
ear to the complaint. The company was rich
and powerful, and" an alleged SMELL" as their
counsel said, twas too intangible grievance to
grasp"
One of the opposing counsel was seen to go
out and not long after returned with two glass
retOrtS.
Here he said in the course of his plea for
his clients, "are the offending subjects of our
contention" He passed them to the judge and
then to the jury, who smeled them and smlingly
declared them to DE pure and odOrless.
But said the COUNSEL 1.-The company mixes
them" He suddenly poured the contents of
one of the retorts into the other, and the nause-
Gus fumes of hydro-sulphuric acid or sulphur
cited hydrogen filled the air. Judge, jury and
spectators gasped for breath. 1t was necessary
to adjourn court until the next day, when heavy
damages were awarded to the plaintiffs.
In murder trial before aWestern court, the
prisoner was able to account for the whole of his
time except five minutes on the evening when
the crime was committed. His counsel argued
that it was impossible for him to have killed the
man, under the circumstances in so brief peri
cd, and on that plea largely based his defense,
the other testimony being largely against his
client.
When the prosecuting attorney replied. he
said, How long time really is five minutes?
Let us see. Will his honor command absolute
silence, in the courtroom for that space?'
The judge graciOusly complied. There was a
clock on the wall. Every eye in the courtroom
was fixed upon it as the pendulum licked off the
seconds. There was breathless silence.
We all know how time that is waited for creeps
and halts, and at last does not seem to move at
all.
The keen-witted counsel waited until the tired
audience gave sigh of relief at the close of the
period. and then asked quietly:
Gould he not have struck one fatal blow dur
ing all that time?''
The prisoner was found guilty, and as it was
proved afterwards, justly.
Dramatic effects, however, are hazardous
agencies to use. as it is not impossible to spoil
them by an antl-cllmax-as a member of the
English Parliament found, when at the close of
a fiery adjuratiOn to the government to declare
war, he cried out, "Unsheath the Sword!" and
drawing dagger. threw it on the floor.
"Ah! !" cody said an opponent, There is the
knife, but where is the fOrk?"
A shout of laughter was the resut.-Youth's
COMPANION,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05
Hereditary Tendencies.

Some insane instincts. AS a matter of fact, do
exist among us. revealing their destructive
ferOcity In thousand forms of suffering, sin,
shame and temptation. Not a living soul has
entirely escaped some injury. hereditary or i'm
mediate, direct or indirect. from their lOrdshipS
Yet we are instructed l., retard them rs scarcely
mOdifable factors of existence. They recall to
memory the fabulous monsters of ancient story,
who used to ravage and destroy whatever eros
sed their path. carrying terror to the heart of
man. until at length no hero went forth to Stay
them.
The monsters of today unhappily, do not per-
init themselves to be slain too easily. They spit
fire, as of yore; they rend and pierce and tear,
but they are no longer to be overcome in one
sharp struggle, after the fashion of their more
worthy ancestors. 1t Is through the mysterious
forces of hereditary that the evil gathers such
unhOly strength. 1t seems as if nature had some
mystic stOrehOuse wherein she garnered secretly.
moment by moment, the thousand influences of
daily life; the luringS and cOmpulsiOnS of crcum-
stances; and that these accommodating silently
and ineXorably, became transmitted into living
passions, imperiOuS needs which we are wont
to call natural impulses and to accept in the
same resigned spirit as that in which the Ger
mans welcome typhoid fever as part of the divine
scheme.
There is something appalling in the knowledge
that because a mans grandfather allowed evil
habits to grow upon him. that man is to be cur
sed all his life with some awful punishment; tor
mented, perhaps, with a strength of mere crude
instinct entirely out of harmony with his whole
character, causing him infinite struggles, unless
the worse thing happen-again through the ex-
istence of some hereditary weakness-and he
Surrenders the human side of him to the en-
croachments of the animal Westminster Re
view
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05
A Bad Man in Trouble.

Judge Hunt of Helena, Montana, brought an
opium fend up with turn so short on Friday
that he will not get over his surprise until his
term expires. Nick Williams is known wherever
there is a variety show in the West, having been
manager and actor for several years. Thursday
he furnished an affidavit in a suit for temporary
alimony, stating that the woman in the case had
frequented certain opium joint in town, where
he had smoked opium with her. AS soon as the
affidavit had been read, Judge Hunt directed the
county attorney to file information against Will
liams, saying he stood by his own confession
guilty of violating the two state laws. Nick was
in the court room but is now in Jail. The viger-
GUS action of the judge meets hearty favor with
everybody except WilliamS.-Ex.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05
HOW WE SPENT THE FOURTH.
An Able Address, Good Dinner and
Plenty Of the Usual Holiday Chin
Music the Principal Events of the

Independence Day, July 4th is perhaps, one
of the most welcome and interesting holidays
known to the inmates OF this and similar institu-
tons throughout our broad land. Its name for
tells a breathing spell of liberty to imprisoned
souls; Il brief respite from the CALLING chains OF
bondage. to breathe anew the sweet air Of free
dom and bask again in Gods golden sunlight I'M
der the pure blue canopy OF heaven, forgetful,
for brief time, of the great misfortune which
has cast cloud of gloomy darkness upon our
lives and separated us from all those whom we
love and cherish most near and dear on earth.
1t is day fraught with sweet memories OF our
joyous childhood, mingled with fond hopes OF
the glad days yet to come when we shall once
again be permitted to enjoy the priceless boon
of unrestricted liberty surrounded by the ever
sweet presence of our loved ones at home.
July 4th 1894 dawned upon us, bright and
beautiful; not a cloud bedecked the azure sky to
mar the beauty of the glorious sunlight; bespeak-
ing to us that such may yet be the clearness
and purity of our future lives If we but will 1t
so. At $3.50 O'Clock the great iron bars which
lock our cells were quietly raised and we were
Immediately assembled in the spacious prison
chapel where, after we'll chosen and beautifully
rendered selections by the prison choir and the
offering of prayer by Chaplain j. II. Albert,
Warden WOfer introduced Hon. j. M. Haw-
thorne of st. Paul, who proceeded to entertain us
for an hour or more with very pleasing and patri-
otto address. The prison choir, under the guild
ance of Mrs. Clara Gish rendered some most eX-
ceent patriotic songs, embracing the 'Son's OF
Liberty.""Star Spangled Banner, etc. At 1875
we were ushered into the prison yard, forming
in military order near the solitary building
where, after few remarks and the well-wishes
of Deputy Lemon. were hidden to break
ranks and enjoy the liberty and soft green yer.
dure of Lemon Park where we proceeded tt
participate i'll the hours almost unrestricted
freedom SO kindly afforded us. The prison yar(
and buildings were beautifully decorated will
numerous flags and bunting which served to i'm
bue the occasion with patriotic spirit and good
natured zeal.
At 1900 flock the shrill whistle of the engine
room announced to us that the noon hour haC
arrived, which was also signal to fall in an(
march to the big dining rooms, where Steward
Benner had a sumptuOus dinner awaiting us
composed of the following viands: Veal Pie
Mashed Potatoes, Light Biscuit, Cheese, Pickles
Lettuce. Spiced Cake. Coffee with Milk ant
Sugar, Lemonade and Cigars.
The afternoon was spent in our respective cells
where each inmate was permitted to write al
extra letter and bask in the cOnsolng luxury o
his ''havana's." Thus was the Fourth of July
1894, spent behind the bars.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05
den Lemon

Miss Mary GlennOn. sister of Asst Deputy
Warden GlennOn, met with a very narrow
escape at her home in st. Paul, last Thursday
While out driving with several small children
the horses became unmanageable, throwing
Miss Glennon and her little companions violently
from the carriage. Fortunately, beyond severe
shock and considerable fright no serious dam
age was done. Immediate word of the accident
was sent to Mr. GlennOn, who, in company
with Mrs. GlennOn repaired Immediately to ST.
Paul, where they were pleased to learn that the
accident above noted was not more serious
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

We are in possession of a couple of "highly
illumnated'' poems from the pen o Ed. Kelly,
an inmate of the 'pen' at Jefferson City, Mo-,
We are striving to obtain proper and correspond
ing cuts SO as to publish these "poetcal gems y
as near as possible, in their original form.
These brilliant verses are proof positive that
1.-The poet is born, not made" and were, it is
presumed. originally dedicated to Deputy War
den Lemon.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05
Grace Congregational.

Corner 5th and Laurel streets, Rev. j. H.
ALBERT. pastor. Sunday services, preach,
ing 1920 a. IN. and 7:45 p. m. Sunday School
1:45 a. m. Junior EndeavOr 800 p. m.
Christian EndeavOr $50 p. M. Childrens
Mission Band the second Sunday OF each
meetings. Wednesdays 7:45 p. m. Ladies'
Aid Society, Thursday afternoons Ladies
Missionary Society, the last Friday OF each
month";
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

A large number of visitors were present at
the services in the prison chapel yesterday
few of whom assembled with us in the prison
yard to view the program there.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

C. M. Morris and daughter. of Plano, Illinois,
with Mrs. R. H. Dixon and Miss Pearl Dixon, of
this city. in company with Supt. G. Z. Wilson,
paid the prison visit Thursday afternoon last
making THE MIRROR a pleasant CALL
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

j. r. Brown, who came to this city last week
from Minneapolis with young girl whom he
alleged was his wife, was arrested Friday. and
taken back to Minneapolis to answer to a charge
of jumping his board BILL The young girl was
taken in hand by her brOther-in-law, who had
followed the twain thither, and returned to her
home in Iowa. 1t is said that when Brown gets
through with his board-bill business in Mime
apolis, he will have to answer to more serious
oI,o
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

Solitaire Keeper Gallagher has been engaged
the past few days in picking out and hauling in
pileing to be utilized in preparing the foun-
dalton for the new wall of the foundry.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05
Methodist Episcopal.

Third street, opposite Pittman House. Rev. c. A.
CREssY, pastor. Services at 1O:3Oa. m. and
1880 p.m Sunday School at y m. Junior
League at 400 p. m. EpwOrth League at $50
m. Prayer meeting. Wednesday evening
at 7:3O. Pastors class in Bible Study, Friday
evening at 7:3O. Ladies' Bible Circle, Friday
at 3:Oep. m. Mrs. S. B. SlOcumb. teacher.
Pastors residence. 523 N. Second street.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

When the chapel exercises were over on the
Forth and the members of this secluded COM
munity were enjoying their brief hour of liberty
in the Park one of our members stepped up to
the Hon. j. M. Hawthorne, the speaker of the
day. and in addressing him said: Excuse me,
but cannot recall your name.'' Mr. Hawthorne
laughingly said "Oh, when you want to recall
my name just think of those things with jags
on" "IhOpe, said one of the boys standing near,
that you do not mean to leave the impression
that you are in the habit of having on ''jags."
The Hon. gentleman heartily set himself right.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05
THE BAZAR::
We would

wv WOulO
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 mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

The prison Chautauqua will render special
program at their meeting in the prison chapel
next Sunday afternoon, in honor of the Fo~rth
of July,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

Mrs. w. G. Forester returned to her home in
St, Paul. Saturday, after having spent few
days in the city with her husband, Keeper w. c.
Forester, of the Irvine shops.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

"Uncle john began is holding the centre OF
the west wall down for few days, owing to
scarcity of wall guards, one or two of whom are
absent on brief vacation.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

Chaplain j. H. Albert occupied the pulpit in
the prison chapel, last Sunday morning, preach
ing to us very interesting Fourth of July sermon
on "true natriQtiSim.''
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

Keeper John Cover with a crew of thirty or
forty men, has erected pe-driver at the East
end of the foundry. where he will drive at least
seventy piles into the ground to form solid
base for the new wall of the foundry building.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

Cole Younger has been appointed as an assist
ant, to fill vacancy in the prison hospital.
Cole can fill the bill all right. and he we'll merits
his new position.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

Supt. HanlOn is kept pretty busy these hot
days preparing and shipping twine, which is
being moved daily in carload lots, at the rate of
from four to six cars per day.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

Mr.. John PEBBLES, of the Wolf Valve Motion
Gear Co.. of Minneapolis. spent several days at
the prison during the past week, putting the
above named celebrated valves on engines for
the ThreSher Co.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

Warden WOlfer returned home Sunday morn
ing from weeks trip through the northwestern
part of the state in the interest of the prison
binder twine. The Warden reports having sold
thirteen carloads of Irvine with prospective
orders for even a greater amount.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

DR.. Boleyn is progressing rapidly with the eX-
animation of inmates averaging about ten per
day. A careful and distinct record Is kept of
each individual examination, which is conducted
under microscOpical observation.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

Keeper John S. May is confined to his home
by severe illness. Last Friday Mr.. May was
taken with severe hemorrhage of the lungs
and for a time it was thought his recovery was
doubtful, at the present, however, he is some
what cOnvaleScent.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

Deputy Warden Lemon superintendent the
loading of two carloads of Irvine on the Steamer
Ben Hersey. Tuesday morning, the same being
consigned to AdOlph Creiger, at Lake City
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

Mrs. +. r. Johnson of Quincy H.. sister of
Mrs Clara Gish, VIII spend the summer with the
latter at her home in this city.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

A gOodly number OF citizens went to White
Bear Sunday to witness the base ball game
between the Minneapolis :tlld Sioux City teams
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05
CITY ITEMS.

Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Linblad and family spent
Sunday at White Bear Lake.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05
CHURCH NOTICES.
Prison Chapel.

Services in the Prison Chapel at 900 O'Clock
every Sunday morning. Protestant and
Catholic services every alternate Sunday.
Rev. j. H. ALBERT and Rev. FIR. CORCORAN
chaOlanS.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

j. Bartes. of st. Paul, representing the Stand
ard Oil Co., and A. King of this city, in company
with DR.. BOleyn, took in the sights of this insti
tuition Thursday afternoon, making THE MIR
ROR office pleasant call. Mr.. Bartels had his
name enrolled upon our subscription books and
will henceforth be regular reader of the most
reliable paper published in Washington county.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

The Fourth passed off very quietly in the city,
no public observance of the day being visible
beyond d few races and athletic sports at the
park during the afternoon.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

The pOpulsts of Washington county met at
the court house in this city Monday and elected
delegates to the state convention to be held in
Minneapolis the 10th inst
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs f. Mcclellan and family spent
the Fourth visiting at the home of &. W. Wedge
wood, at MOnteceo.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

The team attached to Joseph VOLTS beer
wagon ran away last Thursday evening, throw
ing Chris Cathomcn. the 'aiver, from his seat,
breaking his collier bone.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

The eccentric rod of the motor engine was
broken Friday night, causing the electric lights
to be shut Off for a couple of nights. Owing,
however, to the ncessant labOrs of Engineer
Jones and his crew of efficient mechanics, who
worked until late Saturday night the necessary
repairs were completed and the electric light
plant was again in running order Sunday night.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

A large dele cation OF Saltwater residents en-
ioyed an excursion to Red Wing last Sunday on
the Henrietta and barge. A most delightful
trip was reported.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

The Swiss Society held d grand picnic i'll Beams
grove near South Saltwater. last sunday. The
attendance was very large and a good time en-
loved
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

The people OF South Saltwater took to their
cellars Friday night. for safety, being frightened
by the appearance of d black funnel-shaped cloud
which had every semblance Of d genuine cy-
clone. The cloud passed away however, with
out doing any harm.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

After Il severe illness. which confined him to
his home for the past two weeks, ASS Deputy
Warden Glennon again assumed his regular
duties Monday morning. The visible loss OF
fifteen or twenty pounds of flesh Despeaks the
effect of Mr.. GlennOn's brief confinement to the
sick room
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

The deputy's oleander tree, near the solitaire.
is now in full blossom. and is one of the most
beautiful Towering plants that we have ever
seen. The deputy values this choice gem of the
f1Owery kingdom almost as highly as he does his
monster mastiff dog; and that means ''away up. -
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

The law condemns the man or woman
Who steals the goose from off the common,
But lets the greater felon loose
Who steals the common from the COOSe.-EX.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05
senger.

Mr.. E. n. Swanson, formerly principal of the
Oak Park schools and Miss Harriet [. Cover,
were united in marriage Wednesday evening
June, 9th. at the parsonage. Rev. Father Cor
coran officiating The wedding supper took
place later in the evening at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John &. Cover,
only few relatives and friends being present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Swanson will spend their honey
moon at Lake MinnetOnka.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

The railroad strike has begun to have its effect
in this city. Thirteen car loads of Irvine are
standing on the tracks here awaiting shipment to
various points in the state. Warden Wolfer says
that the situation is by no means pleasant one.
Farmers are anxious to have their Irvine, and
there is no WAY to get it to them.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

The young people OF the Presbyterian {. l..
Society held d lawn festival Tuesday evening Oh
the Lincoln school grounds. Fourth of July
fish pond was one OF the principal and most
pleaSiEH attractions.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

Miss Kittie Jones of Minneapolis, sister of
Asst. Clerk Miss Minnie JONES' is spending few
days with the latter. ia this city,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

A very enjoyable dance was INDUCED in at
Oak Park yesterday, at the residence of G. Blan
chor
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

Thomas GOodine, who has recently taken up
his residence in this city, attempted to commit
suicide, at his home on Martha street, last
Thursday evening" by shooting himself through
the left breast 1t is thought that he will recover.
Cause a mixture Of WhiSkey and deSpOndencY.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

Asst. Clerk Miss Minnie Jones and Mrs. Harry
B. CaprOn went to st. Paul Saturday afternoon,
shopping, returning the same evening.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

Mr. Charles Seville. general agent for the
Thresher Co.. paid the home office visit Mon
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

DIR. H. P. Richie of st. Paul, in company with
DIR. Boleyn, paid visit to this institution Mon
day making pleasant call at our sanctum.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

Mr.. John Nelson, of st. Paul, in company
with night Gatekeeper Lund viewed the indus
tries of this institution Friday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

L. S. Burlington, of Minneapolis, in company
with Deputy Warden Lemon paid the prison
visit last Thursday afternoon.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

The st. CroiX Boom Co., started up work again
Monday morning. They shut down last Friday,
owing it is said, to the swiftness of the current
1t seems that the swiftness of the current and
depth of water must be tempered to specified
degree to keep the boom business on the
St CrOiX booming
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

Capt. Taylor was in charge of the wagon shop
several days the past week in the absence of
Kaapar Nav
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

Among the editors at the Elks celebration
Thursday night were E. A. Paradis of the Mid
way News, G. s. Pease of the Anoka Union and
Smith Hall of the Minneapolis Times; also
advertising agents j. l.. Stack and Elmer Dearth
of St. Paul and C. z. Slime and Del Sutton of
the Minnesota type foundry. saltwater Mes
Senger.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

Johnny Keyes of this city, is NOW filling the
position of shipping clerk TOR the prison Irvine
shops. johnny is a steady and capable young
man and will vet make his mark in this world.
Charles Johnson, will, it is said, bring another
action against the city for the collection of his
salary special police officer. Judge Willis
ton in recent similar action, ruled i'll favor of
LII
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-07-05

DR.. Boleyn is passing three days examination
before the State Medical Examining Board now
in session in st. Paul.