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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-10
THE CONVICT'S STATUS.

Did it ever occur to you, fellow con-
victs, how low down in the world we
are? How far below that plane of hu-
manity called man? DO you realize
that the "hobo," the tramp, is an ex-
alted being beside you? When the
gates closed behind us here in prison,
we touched bedrock on earth. No
legal status, no rights under the law
that are enjoyed by our fellows of
yesterday. Just simply number,
unit, a scar on the face Of nature. Can
we wonder that the problem of the age
is our future? In olden time dun.
geon. a crust, and rheumatic, painful
death was the best to be had, and it
quickly and sternly settled the pro-
blem. But the advancing sense of the
age, the tender, civilizing growth of
that delicate plant, charity, has aroused
the strong, quiet thinkers of humanity,
and enlisted their hearts in the desire
to smooth over and soften the path
leading from these walls. Can they
do it? Can they make us men again
so that we can look our fellows in the
face and say, 81 am man?" They
surely cannot do that, but they can
put us in the way of it, and they cer-
tainly will if we but meet them half
way. They are doing their part nobly
and grandly, and if we cannot realize,
appreciate and grasp the chance of
reformation offered, then we deserve
orr fate. MEMO.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-10

praying for. And the thoughts that
come to the poor fellow then, who will
take upon himself to define. There is
not man, though he be in prison, If
"a letter from home moves him, and
makes him wish he had been better
man, is past redemption. He can be
put on the right road again.
Now, boys, when we read our letters,
and thank God for the help we receive
from them, let us make new resolve;
one which will be everlasting. And
that is to be-nOt to try to be, but to
be- what our mothers and fathers hope
for. We may not have noticed the
faltering pen as the eyes of mother
grew dim with tears; if we look close
we can see the break in some of the
words, the cause of which we can Judge
best by our own hearts. We do not
know the anguish which the writing OF
those letters to us has caused our par
ents. We can not guess the misery
and long suffering which our folly has
caused those loving hearts, or how
much sacrifice it caused our prOuG
fathers to address a letter to his sor
in prison.
"a letter from home," let these words
be lesson to us in the future. Let III
not give our parents the cause of be
ing ashamed to address the letter
Keep the memory of your letter fresl
in your mind and heart, and look for
ward with this new resolution to th
time when you may receive as fre
man 'a letter from home. No. 1874
in Reformatory Record.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-10
ALETTER FROM HOME.

"A letter from home" Yes; that is
what you may hear on letter day. l
have "a letter from home.' A missive
from those whom we love. Those who
may enjoy this blessing are among the
envied ones.
DO YOU know how much these few
words mean to one who is unfortunate
enough to be in confinement? 1t
means a Frightening of the face,
pleasant smile, thankful heart and
making of new resolves. Laugh you
may; but even the making of new re-
solves has an uplifting tendency for
good. Though the next letter may be
the creator of new resolves, still the
thought that the old resolves were
made. remains and each resolve is
better than the last one.
1t is like a ray of the sun, which by
chance has shone its light into deep
mine, to the Enlightened. 1t sends a
CLEAN of comfort to the poor fellow S
heart How many of those who send
each line is scanned over and over, un-
til every word is committed to memory
How many sad hearts are made glad
Dy the cheerful words of comfort and
hope from father; kind, loving words
and tender blessings from mother; and
the youthful prattle of young brothers
and sisters, which mother so truthfully
depicts in her letters.
Friends, if | was asked, "When
thought a prisoner was nearest God
would say without hesitation. when he
is reading his letter from home. 1t i:
message Of love and hope, which will
relieve the overfiOwing heart of som'
of it's burden. 1t will bring forth thu
refreshing showers of tears which d.
so much good. 1t will endow hin
with more courage to bear his misfor
tune to the end with more cheerful
heart. 1t makes him wish to be bet
ter man than he has been; it teache
him a lesson in patience, for does no
the mother or father who penned tn
lines, show him an example in patien
fortitude; the mother who prays tina
her son may see the error of his way
and turn again into the right path, an
the father who supports his famil,
hopes and prays that the erring on
may return home, to be help an
comfort to them in their old age.
Of course the letter may not say S
in that many words; but does not tt
writing of it by those loving han(
show US what they are waiting ar
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-10
Vol. IX.-No. 10.
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THE WATCHWORD OF THE WILL

Now, when the race is just begun,
With all its warmth and ZeSt,
And twice the needful gifts and powers
Are trembling in your breast.
While Fortune beckOnS just before,
While Hope is in the van,
Resolve with all your strength and soul
To do the best you can!
The best YOU can! The time will come
When that will seem too small
Ambition scarcely worth the pains.
So grievOus is its fall;
To pick the scattered fragments up,
Accept the altered plan.
1t almost needs herOS heart
To do the best you can!
Dangers and dOwnfalls lie in store
For every soul alive,
And life, in truth, is not case
Of three and two are five.
But trust me, he, and only he.
Is wiser than the rest,
Who puts his shoulder to the wheel
And simply does has BEST
Some chance is always left at hand,
If not the chance we sought.
And none can tell what good may fall
From the least deed or thought.
Then take the troubles as they come.
Acquit you like man.
Accept your part with all your heart.
And do the best you can!
Dora READ GOODALE. in independent
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-10

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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-04
SUFFOLK LOCAL.

The first meeting of the Business
Mems Association Of Suffolk siuce or
ganization will take place at p. m. to.
day.
The final exerclses OF the Suffolk
Collegiate aud Military Institute began
last evening.
The second recital by the pupils Of
Nansemond Seminary occurred Inst
evening at s O'Clock The celebration
OF the Current Topic Club at the City
Hall this evening will conclude the tinnl
exercises OF that institution.
w. Fitzhugh TurnIoy, late OF the
Farmers Bank, has accepted the po-
elton OF book keeper of tho Newsom
Lumber Company and left yesterday
for TINT place.
J.. IL. Guy hus completed the work
on the Suffolk and Carolina telephone
wires and returned TO home in Suffolk,
d. III. McDuell is visiting his former
home near Harpers Forty.
Mr.. CARBELL'S 0psEouIEs, The
funeral of the late John David CarbelI,
ST., took place Sunday afternoon at
$3.50 O'Clock from st. Johns z. T..
Church. near Chuckatuck. Rev. MIR.
Scott. Of Smithiield, officiating. The
obsequies were largely attended. many
friends from Suffolk being present
Among the noted people IN the church
was Mrs. Gen. George Il. Pickett, Of
Washington, daughter of The deceased.
The remains were inferred in tho ceme-
terry adjacent TO the church. The fol.
lowing were pail bearers: DR.. George
w. Butts, Col. Il. w. Smith, Capt. L.
Q. Ramsey and Messrs. II. G. Smith,
S. L. Ellis md j. W. Martin.
NOTICE OF CONTEST FrLEp.-A notice
OF contest styled +, ". Cross, w. II.
Reed and others vs.. s. Il. Ellis hal
been Glod in the County Clerks Office
nnd copy of same bas been served on
the defendant by Sheriff Baker. The
document Was prepared by Ncely,
Seldner and Warrington, of Norfolk,
and its length is five pages Of type,
written paper. There are four lengthy
specifications, " hlch III substance alloeo
that said s. L. Ellis, tho defendant. no
has been awarded the certificate of
election for the Office OF County Treas
urer OF Nanssmond, was not duly elect.
ed to the said office.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-04
BIAS BALL..
The TRUCKERS" Add Another To
Their Victory Column.

Yesterday was the hottest of the sea.
son, and this fact liz responsible for the
small attendance ut League Park yes
tsrdny afternoon. when the Roanoke
aggregation crossed bats with the
locals. The intense heat took oil the
ginger out of the players. and cousid-
oring all things, the game was we'll
played Portsmouth was BANKED in
her iirst.
ln Roanoke's first Sherer got his life
by being hit by pitched ball, Paddsn
cracked out beauty two Dagger, and
1t looked like they were going to score,
but Little sent hot liner to Knox,
and as Padden had started for third,
Reed covered second base. and by
quick throw from Knox completed a
beautiful double play. The next batter
ended the inning by striking out.
Portsmouth earned run in the third
on single by Heed and double by
Joanes. Roanoke scored two on bases
on balls, two wild pitches and single
by Sherer. In the seventh inning,
with the score to 2 against them, the
Truckers batted out six runs. four of
which were earned. Roanoke failed TO
score during the remaining three in-
nings. while Portsmouth scored two in
the eighth and Que in the ninth.
Huffman pitched very good game,
only allowing the visitors eight scatter
ing hits, while Lloyd was touched up
for seventeen. with a total OF twenty
two bases. Chil6s made his first OPP
pearance on the home grounds and
caught q good game. Clark caught in
great style for the visitors. The fea.
lures were the batting of Joanes aud
the fielding of Knox. Reed, Thurston,
Jonnes. Padden and Sherer. Ports.
mouth had five double plays to their
credit. which is the largest number
made in any one gamo this year. The
same teams play again this afternoon
at 1870.
Below is the score compiled by MIR.
Walter D. Virnelson, official scorer OF
the game:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-04

The fnneral OF Mr.. and Mrs. G.. E,
TrIedln's little child took place Sun.
day afternoon from their residence. on
EffiDgham street. The services were
conducted by Rev. w. Ii. Edwards.
The remains were inferred in Oak
Grove Cemetery.
The funeral of Mr.. Mrs. Emmett's
IeavItt's little son took place Sunday
afternoon from their residence, No. 300
Washington street. The services wero
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Edwards. The
@emains were inferred in Oak Grove
Cemetery.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-04

Sunday afternoon well. dressed
looking white man went into the rear
of the Chinese laundry on High street.
took ont some tools and commenced
boring hole through the Chiuaman's
door. Mr.. c. w. King. who keeps
next door, happened to be in his place
and heard the noise and went out to
see the cause. Flo saw a man aud asked
blm what he was dong. The man re.
piled that tho ChinGman had six of his
hhirta IN there and he wanted them.
The man then ran, jumped over a
ienoe and went into the street. Officer
Dlggs happened to be passing and MIR.
Ning told him the circumstances, but
Ae was too late to capture his man,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-04
A WESTERN MAN.
Is General sohoficld tho Military Man Re-
ferred to by Speaker orisp2

ferred TO by speaker Orisp2
Whom did Speaker Crisp have In
mind when he said that in order to win
the Democrats must nominate "a west
ern man with q military record?" Per
haps Schofeld. At any rate, lieutenant
General Schofield, who will retire from
tho army next fall, exactly meets the
Crisp requirements. And he possesses
other qualifications
Illinois will name the next president.
General Schofleld is perhaps, the most
celebrated living citiaen Of Illinois. The
next president must be acceptable to
Missouri as the meeting ground Of west
and south General Schotiuld flas more
friends in Missouri on both sides than
any other Union officer
Not the least OF his merits is that he
has always been stanch Democrat. he
was Tilden S choice for tie nomination
of 1880, and if lie had beesrneniinated
would surely have been excited. He
would certainly be elected in 1896 if
nominated on straight out western
Democratic platform-declaring for the
free coinage of gold and silver. st.
Louis Post tDispntcb
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-04
Cnn SnXn Nou

Something on every purchase. Goods
we'll bought are half sold. therefore
take advantage of our we'll selected
stock. which cannot help but please
you, if You care to be treated Justly
and got your moneys worth. Cheviots,
serges. worsteds, diagonals. at reduced
figures for the balance OF the season.
Our large stock must be cut down and
If prices arc any inducements for you to
buy we'll sell you your clothes. We
mean business, do you? Levy IL
j acobs, 300 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-04

those who derive tho greatest benent.
liz other words, economy and justice are
alike subServed by the new law.
But palpable rs these advantages arc
they do not comprise tho only claims to
favor which the Fifty third congress can
present. The saving in the expenses Of
the governmental departments are of suf-
ficient importance to command attention.
1t simplified and improved the system
of bookkeeping i'll all the departments,
with the result that better and quicker
service is rendered. with greatly re-
duced force aud pay roll In the treasury
department alono more than 100 en-
ployecs are cut off and saving of $780,
600 in salaries secured In other depart
ments the same advantages arc gained,
and altogether an inestimable benefit is
secured to the people by the reforms of
the Fifty-third congress. kansas City
Times
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-04
ONE OF THE 600.
A Man Who Passed Through That Fiery
Ordeal and Slnos Wont to the Bad.


A Man Who Passed Through Thnt Fiery
Ordeal and Slnos Wont to the Bad.
III the rosues' gallery Of the secret
service bureau of the treasury depart
meAt is the card photograph of a once
famous ceunterfeiter who was arrested
by the treasury agents and made to serve
n long term in tho penitentiary. The
face is that of a rather plain looking
man Of about 40, with the sort of fuce
that impresses because. of look of fear
lessness unmingled with holiness
Tho photograph is that of German
who served in the British army as
private and passed through ono of the
most exciting events Of the Crimc.ln
war. He was member Of the famous
Light Dragons. the immortal 600 that
rode into the valley Of death in their
charge on the Russian position and one
Of the few that survived that terrible
engagement. He was distinguished by
tho British government, but went to the
bad, and even after bis experience i'll the
United States committed u similar crime
i'll Germany aud was again sentenced to
long term of imprisonment. Wash
ington Post.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-04
POTATOES AND THE TARIFF.
Import Duties Cut Small Figure Except
In Times OF Scarcity.

1t appears from statistics gathered by
the agricultural department that during
the ten years ended June 30, 1894, there
were imported into the United States
20, 495, All bushels Of potatoes, valued
at $13, 100, AL, says the Philadelphia
Record. The imports Of potatoes during
the same period exceeded i'll value the
exports by the sum Of 90, 2s6, 345.
AT first view it seems remarkable that
country in which there is such pro-
life yield Of potatoes should mot fully
supply itself without importatibns. Bat
into the question Of supply the cost of
TRANSFORMATION enters as o centyo llipg
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-04
The sunday ice ouc.tIon.

The Mayor on being informed that
the Ice men have made it appear that
the delivery of ice on Sunday morning
has been discontinued by orders FROM
his office. wishes to say, in view of the
fact that the sick must be supplied that
many of our citizens are unable to have
refrlgerators. or buy the amount ne.
cessary to keep through the night. that
he considers Ice q necessity, and III
consideration of the number who have
limited means, will not force the dis
continuance OF tho delivery. thereof.
The ice men agreed among themselves
to stop Sunday delivery, but have since
delivered on Sunday and have not been
prosecuted for violation of law. The
ice boxes have furnished without inter.
ruption.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-04

factor 1t is sometimes cheaper to bring
potatoes from tho Canadian provinces.
Bermuda, or even Scotland, by means
of water transportation and to pay tho
tariff levied upon them than to supply
our eastern markets from domestic
sources at heavier cost Of land transpor-
tation. 1t must also be remembered that
the potato crop is very uncertain Drop.
Sometimes the potato bug and sometimes
"the rot" plays havoc with the yield.
The tariff is of small consequence, ex-
ceFt to make dearer the seed Of the
farmers in years Of scarcity and the pur-
chas cs of consumers who are so situated
as to- be more cheaply supplied from for
eign sources.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-04
ToCOE3 - MOUTH NEWS


me Uiyh School Weymouth Evans,
Fred Glnssett, Lenven Plummer, Eth
burroughs, Adelaide Etherldge, Laura
Hutchins.
Second Dishict-Third Grammer;
Madse Duerson, Mary Moore. May
Person, Morgan Hudgins. Frank Rid
ley, Il. Men. Simpson.
Second GRAMMAR; Joseph Parish,
Linwood Leavitt, Garry White.
FIRST Grammar; Robert Iiuk, Laura
Friedlin, Mamie Hudgins, Belle Nash,
lola Williams.
First Intermediate-Susie Porter,
Blanche Burroughs, Lester Markham,
Willie Edwards. Alexander Morris.
Leila Deans, Ruth Grimes, Ethel Par
lin, Annie Pruden, Bessie Richardson,
Wallace Wemple.
Second Willie White, Leila
Ballentino, Laura Clark, May Craig.
Ruth Ewell, Bessie Earnest, Hilda
White.
First Primary-Butler Balance, Will.
lie Goodson, Albert Peterson, Raymond
Rogers, Enroll Vaug han, Irene Dashiel,
AMMO Diggs, Alice King, Ethel Only,
Anne White.
fowh Disrict-First Grammar
Lottie Bailey, Grace Dayton, Hattie
Brown, Lillian Hamilton, Mary Her
bert, Katie Hope, Clara Kirk, Lee
Myers Mary Thompson. Mary Will
llsms.
Second Intermediste-Joh ohm Gum
ming.
First intermediate William Bunt
ing.
Third Primary-Lysle Wood, Her.
mena knpp.
Second Primary-Gracie Armstead,
LOIS Brewer, Fannie Gregory, Grace
Jarvis, Emma Martin, Evelyn Robert.
con, Essie Calvert, Golden Seeds,
Jennie Myers, Kittie Barrett, Lizzie
White, j esse White.
First Primary-Clyde Rollins, Josie
Barrett, Lizzie Burroughe, Mabel
Gregory, Sarah Jarvis, Oracle Zeigen.
hahn, Eva Boole. Marie Enniss, Daisy
Jordan, Olive Scott.
Third Districts Second Grammar
Rachel White.
First Grammar: Edgar Christmas.
Second Intermediate: Ida Msngrum,
Ethel Gordon, James Dickens.
Third Primary: Maggie Gordon,
Matte Randolph, Ethelyn Kirby. Hes
ter Goodman, Porter Norcnm. William
Green.
First Primary: Lennie Matthias, Lin.
wood WILDLY, John Lewis, Maria Rid
dick, Lavinia Psrham.
FUW DjStrict-Archie Etheredge.
Raymond Myers, Louise Nlemeyer,
jessie Stewart, Bessie Snyder,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-04
4 Whole Gaug captured.

For some time gang of negroes
have been getting drunk near Church
land every Saturday night. They would
make the night hideous by gam bling.
abooting OFF pistols and csrousing gen.
orally. The county authorities have
.iot been able to come mp with them
until Saturday night. when Constable
]shnm and.DepntylSheriir Siverson ran
up with the gang and captured eight of
them. They ali had pistols, knives,
razors, ETC., on their persons. They
wore brought to the county iail early
Sunday morning. The balance of tho
gang made their escape and left their
weapons behind.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-04
Thoy Ees,ea tho Old aran.

Wiifiam Bush and Miss Ida REDEEM
Of st. .Peul .eleped the other megning.
Tho fAther had ohiected to the Patah
heGa4Ra Atr. BUSH is "a POLITICIAN, a few
mornings age he heard his dapahtsr
srrise at ;ffaut Q O'clock, and thinking
mischief was hrnwing no hastily dSessea
aud got down stairs just in time TO seq
the laygs drive away. TIE fssher seized
% shotgun, maunted herss and pur-
susd tho couple, but they Were too swift
for tina old gentleman. They stepped
long enough at stemer Fer Palsea Evans
to praneERss the ceroHrpRy, and them
rushed OH ~te Adams Just in time Ia
eateh the east iaund' train. AsEhsy vere
moving cut of tawn the irata Sathor
ihsve in sight, ceyersd with dGas assd
gessienlating fraptiaaaly, hpt he Fvas too
,,lsta to intercept the 9pgisi
later 6osap 81 q
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-04
EQUALIZATION OF TAXES
Retrospective Glance at the Work OF the
Fifty-third Congress.

Fifty-third Congress.
If the Fifty-third congress had accom-
plished no other reform than the equal
ization Of taxes, it would nevertheless
have earned public gratitude for its
work i'll that direction. For example,
under the Mckinley law and the Hpecifio
system of lcvying duties which it repre-
sented the duties on yard of silk worth
90 cents were precisely the same rs on a
yard of silk worth 81. The SO cent silk
Is tho fabric used by the wives and
daughters of the mechanics and others
of average resources The 81 silks are
purchased by the wealthy The McKin-
ley law tax was 80 cents a pound, and
the rich consumers We're required to pay
only about one-fourth of tho percentage
on values that was charged to tho less
favored consumers The new law taxes
according to value, and this creates
equality in tho burdens Of government.
Tho Times has shown that the new
tariff law saves tho people more than
81 900, 10000 year in taxes, which
Of itself is great advantage But when
1t is considered that in addition to this
total saving it also makes a moro Just
and equitable distribution of tho bur-
deus which repain an additional virtue
Is disclosed. Tie saving Of the vast SUN
creates fund for investment in indus
trial aud commercial pursuits, the profits
of which add to the common capital Of
the country. The equalizatin of the
taxes releases those least able to pay
from unjust burdens and puts fair
shave Of the cost Of Reverapept upon
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-04

MIR. Luke Boyle. q well known resi-.
dent, died at his residence, No. 1913
Randolph street, Sunday, in the 10Th
year of his age. The funeral will take
place this morning alto o'clock from
st. Paul's Catholic Cemetery.
"Many of the citizens of Evansville,
Indiana are never without bottle of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in tho
house" says Jacob Brown, the leading
merchant OF the place. This Remedy
has proven OF so much value for colds
Group and whooping cough in children
that lew mothers who know its worth
are willing to be without it. For sale
by all druggists.