The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-06-27
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lawful avocaton. Some not far distant
day and-they are in the tolls again.
1t is then they plainly see their mis-
take. 1t is then the pent-up emotions
sally forth a stream of remorse: Alas!
too late, the deed was committed,
punishment the only recourse.
Society stands aghast and wonders
at the second downfall of these men
who persistently assured them they had
enough of prison life. Another ex-
ample of men going out OF prison
clinging to resolution, expecting it to
safely lead them in the path of happi-
ness and prosperity. Resolutions alone
are only skin deep like the red, glossy
apple, so inviting to the palate, yet
rotten to the core. Resolutions cheer
and lend new hope to the downcast
mind as long as it is subjected to con-
finement and unable to act at will
Take away the prison barriers and the
endured hardships become remlnls-
cences of the past and soon sink into
oblivion. AS look through the grated
window into the darkness of night l
can imagine [ behold a sea Of cOnvlctS,
with gray heads, faltering footsteps,
ashen faces haggard bodies and tremb-
ling outstretched arms, appealing to
heaven for that light, for that wisdom,
for that understanding and knowledge
which will urge and guide them on
ward toward the medicinal waters
where their ills, pains, burns, ulcers.
and sores of crime may be healed, and
thereby restore them as fit human be-
ings among the people at large again.
Inquiries are made. one after another
for a remedy, but all the suggestions
made have been tried without avail.
Behold. afar off they see white light
approaching, carried by a hurrylng
footman. Is it a philanthropist,
prison reformer or an agent of society?
Oh no. they do not come in the night.
AS he comes nearer they see he is wear
ing prison garb. "And was it left
to him to find remedy for us unfor-
tunates?" they ask. When yet at
1 distance they hear his voice utter this
| welcome strain. 81 have found it. A
cure for all of you. Not preventative,
> not resolution, but cure
simultaneously their hearts are filled
d with Joy, manifested by insuppress-
: able outbursts of applause. BY per-
suasion he quieted them and secured
> their undivided attention while mar
s rating his story. Il see," he began,
IL 'you are all covered with the ailments
t and sufierings of life Of crime. l, too,
have had them, not one, but all the ills
!, YOU now possess. Time and again
Il have | made resolutions and applied
Il them, but upon my discharge l neg.
y lected further treatment, and the old
r malady would put in its appearance
:, and drag me down again. Mother died
Il of broken heart. Sisters and brothers
i. disowned me. Friends pointed the
,r finger of scorn at me. Society refused
h me that recognition they so willingly
" bestowed upon the honest man. saw
> that vengeance would do me no good
" it only aggravated my ills, l observed
" it to be a patent fact that alone was
n at fault. It was then that | determined
ar to yet be an honest and upright man
lf during my life. | concluded TO 60 &c
Uno IlOuuUdlllS dllO NelllOSS o"oJ - OAA
n all civilization, and there spend my
re days digging and searching for tha
m medicinal root or water which woulC
- cleanse and cure me of the mos
~ damnable tormenting diseases tha
n ever encroached upon the peaceful
c. happiness of mankind. Incessantly die
ne I labor; and today my effort has beer
- crowned with a wreath of glorlou
no success To you I bring these gla'
ly tidings that have found; that which
ed sought and which you need and want
pe a cure. 1t may leave slight sea
., which society may notice, but con
IL tinuous application of this soothing
n lotion will soon cause the scar t.
ut vanish. You must use it according t
VS. directions or it will do you no good. ]
~, may take long time to effect the dc
w. sired object, but have patience
Perseverance and unceasing battlln
IN, against the foe will ultimately triumph
ey antly conquer it. Here, vial fer eac
,or one of you, observe the directions an
-. study them carefully"
ho Immediately thousands of lean, pa
on arms with skeleton fingers were thrus
tv. through the grated iron doors, eagerl
nd grasping a vial of this wonderfl
Nv remedy as it was handed them and
lld once thew began to study the direction
he CLEMENTUs I.
IN ITO BE CONTINUED.