The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-07-25

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1t is said that Grasse, France. is the sweetest
place in all Europe. There it is. where all the
roses and sweet scented flowers of fruit trees are
made to Weld up their evanescent soul in essence
of perfumery which permeates the atmosphere
for miles around. 1t would be quite treat for
us to go to GraSse.
just as we were about to plunge into an eX-
haustive editorial on prison reform. "Paiges
Players band. followed by several hacks hlled
with merry occupants, struck up a lively tune, III
passing the prison. We looked. we saw and
heard and then began to mediate about the
difference between the .'ins and OUTS of prison.
Weare glad at all times to meet Nick Nelson,
of the Washington Co. Journal. doubly so When
he brings with him such a genial gentleman as
"GilhOOey," who represents the American To-
bacco Co. Mr.. Gilhooley had but few words to
saw: but those few words left smile of the lar
rest dimensions on the faces of THE MIRROR
crew.
Last Sunday afternoon keepers Parker and
Westergren took team and drove up to Marine
on visit to their families who are at present re-
siding there. Mr.. Westergren spent portion
of his afternoon in fishing. but from his evident
reluctance to say anything about his luck we
would infer that he used nothing but the ortho-
dOX anglewOrm as bait.
j. E. Elliott. proprietor of the Elliott house,
escorted Pages players. who are billed for
weeks engagement at the Grand, through the
prison on the 23rd. THE MIRROR Once was
not forgotten in their tour of the prison. but they
forgot to leave the usual complimentary ticket
probably concluding from our sad vlsage that we
could not enjoy anything more liveythan tenn
perance lecture.
A BRASS hand forged fish-hOOk was found inn
bedded in a bale of manila hemp lately received
at the prison. 1t is crude piece OF work, and
would lead one to infer that the natives OF the
Philippine Islands have but slight knowledge of
mechanics. The fish-hOOk is in the possession OF
the clerk of the Irvine factory, who is evidently
keeping it as a reminder that he is not the only
innocent thing that is to be found in the
penitentiary.
Col. Clark Chambers in his official position con-
nected with prison reform. is arranging 1or
novel exhibit at the state fair, consisting OF the
products of the states prison and refOrmatery,
which will show the different manufactures OF
the institutions in operation. The states prison
will show its binding Irvine plant which Will be
operated by some of the trusty convicts and
showing from the Red Wing Training school is
also expected.
We can say, without fear of contradiction,
that saltwater has the most Obging business
men of any city in the good state of Minnesota.
Last week we sent pair of battered eyeglasses
, to Mr. Henningssen, jeweller and opticlan, for
repairs. The work was we'll and promptly done,
and returned with the words. mo charges
One would think that this method of doing busi-
ness would lead to bankruptcy, but Mr.. Hen
! for yjofyy an
For the information of the new arrivals who
come here from week to week. we wish to say, II
YOU want to send THE MIRROR to relatives or
friends you will be allowed the privilege by
complying with the following rule: Send to this
Office your name, register and cell numbers. also
full address of the person to whom you desire to
have THE MIRROR sent DO not Write address.
i cell number or any other matter on your paper;
j. keep them perfectly clean and place them in your
q cell door every Friday evening. Those who dc
not send THE MIRROR away will confer favor
by sending them to this office.
l. Capt, w. H. H. Taylor. of saltwater, has been
e appointed agent for Reeder's American Cold
Japan, the only perfect roof protector. The
American Cold Japan is highly recommended by
large property holders as not only the least eX
u pensive roof protector but as the very best, be
u ing waterproof wind-proof, acid-proof an(
clmate-proof and can be applied with perfect
s confidence to tin, iron, steel, galvanized iron
); Zinc wood or other material, without injury Il
E. their qualities of usefulness. and with absolute
certainty of perfect protection against dsintegra
ton rust or decay. For terms apply to w. ii
&c H. Taylor Saltwater. Minnesota.
- When we saw three inmates diligently layin;
a coat of paint on the roof OF the shoe shop las
week. we predicted rain. and so positive were w
N of a storm, that we left all the windows open il
re our office. About midnight there was flash 0
Is lightning, quickly followed by rolling thunder
a The wind began to blow furiously and the raj
fell in torrents In the morning main street wa
strewn with MIRRORS which the win
W lifted from our Office shelves and CAREFUL
vi deposited there Ared coat of paint covere
I'll the grass and more toated down the avenue
io borne swiftly onward by the running water
The ROCKWELL, to say the least, the root need
lie another coat of paint.
~ 1t may be imagined that collisions are an IN
~ possibility in punitive institution, stlli "
nc saw one the other day which made our hair stan
I'D with the arrogance of well kept pOmpadOu
7, A squad of inmates were coming in double fiji
n. from the shops lately. and, for some reaso
F. unknown, the leaders started out walking s
n briskly that the tailenders were unable to kee
up when suddenly there was cry OF Halt!
from the keeper in charge, which was readi
complied with by the leaders, but the minds
nc those in the rear being absorbed in the effort
Gil keep pace, and not hearing the command kel
III on going with accelerating speed, till the tail en-
collision which followed lifted the middle me
". a foot from the ground Our fears that injur
ch resulted to some one were not allayed until aft
ne the middle men again touched the earth and tt
Die command. northumberland march!' WI
rs. heard.