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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

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At the meeting of the National
Prison Association, held at Milwaukee,
September $3.50, 1896, the following
resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, sunday, October %, 1896
has been designated as "Prison Sun
day."
"Resolved: That the National Pris-
on Association earnestly requests all
clergymen in the United States and
Canada to preach sermon or hold a
service on or near that day in the in
terests of prison reform and the pre-
vention of crime
Resolved: That the wardens and
superintendent of prisons and reform
atories, who publish newspapers, are
requested to publish prison Sunday
edition early in October and to circu-
late it among the clergymen in their
respective states.
In compliance with the above, our
next issue will be largely devoted TO
subjects appertaining to prison reform.
During the past week we were pre-.
sented with an order to take our meals
in "Dining-room No. g." Bright antici-
pations of pie and juicy beefsteak fitted
across our mind as we tOyed with this
precious missive. But, upon being in
trOduced to the cuisine of the afore-
mentioned dining.room, we found that
anticipations, like dreams, usually re-
suit contrary to expectations. The cof-
fee we found to be counterfeit, the soup
too weak to fall down and the bread
was suggestive OF the kind dug up from
the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
But there is one great advantage in
"Dining-room No. g." which is deserving
of mention. In the struggle to make
use of these appetizing viands, there is
always in plain sight an ample supply
of the choicest delicacies, and the air is
sweet with the aroma of dripped coffee.
This is conducive to funny thoughts.
And this is why there are so many fun
ny items in the paper this week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

The state federation of wOman's
clubs are holding convention in Still
water. Many of the ladies visited the
prison yesterday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

We trust that the party which sweeps
Saltwater at the coming election will
not overlook the dirty street in front
of the prison.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

While at is never too late to mend
it is well not to forget that st is never
too early to Begin
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

The Misses Maggie and Kitty Bar
rett, of Dubuque, La, and Miss Dono-
van of Minneapolis, who are visiting
the family of Asst. Deputy Warden
Glennon, visited the institution on the
9Th under the chaperonage of that Of
Gcpr
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

If people would only abandon
what they know, which is not so, there
would be reasonable grounds for be-
lieving that what is so would be better
known
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

People who have money to burn are
the ones who populate the poorhouses
in old age.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

If everybody would practice what
they preach, the preachers would soon
be out of a job for the need of some
thing to inveigh against.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

Warden.-"How is ALA, who is in
the dungeon
Officer Screws.-"He has fallen away
considerable, but promises to behave
himself on one condition."
Warden.-"What is that?'
o. S.-"He wishes to wear pair of
bloomers for the next few weeks, claim
ing, that as he is all broke up, they will
make him feel new" again.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

Prisoners received during the week
ending Oct. 8th,2 Discharged, t.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

A man by the name of Teacher is
running for Office down in Texas. He
should be we'll equipped to conduct
campaign of education.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

Grade standing Oct. Sth: First
grade, 329; second grade, lO7; third
grade. 10.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08
CHURCH NOTICES.
Prison Chapel.

Services in the Prison Chapel at 900 O'Clock
every Sunday morning. Protestant and
Rev. j. H. ALBERT and Rev. FIR. CORCORAN
chaplains.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

Business is always sew-sew in the
tailor shop.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

1t is now said that crime is more pre-
valent among brain-workers than any
other class. AS soon as we learned
this we stopped working ours.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08
Wanted An Idea r.: s? ss!s

Write JOHN WEDDERBURN & CO., Patent Attor.
neys Washington, D. c. for their q 800 prize offer
and list OF two hundred inventions wanted.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

Plat B. Walker Jr., in the last issue
Of the Minneapolis Lumberman, has
eulogistic article on the late Edward A.
O'Brien, and pays splendid tribute to
his memory.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

1t is curious that SO many people
get roasted when the political pot boils.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

The Chautauqua Circle will hold it's
quarterly meeting next Sunday. An
extended program of recitations, mu-
steal selections and papers on miscel-
laneous subjects will be presented. A
large company of ladies and gentlemen
from Saltwater will be present.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

From Union Shoe and Leather company
for convict labor. .......... ......$3,1 42 50
For material furnished. ............ 20
For half pay. night foreman. ........ % 90
From visitors fees Observation-Disclosures. 1917 IS
Sale of old barrels. ............ ....... % %
Sale of meal tickets observation-disclosures. 80
Sale of old machinery Observation-Disclosures. 500 90
From Disc Atwood Suspender Co..... 3 81
Minnesota Thresher Co. on ACCOUNT. II
FOrfetures (punshments) August .. Is 80
Sales and collections of binder twine.. 500 90
Total ............... ................. ,943 90
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

Mr.. George Jenkinson, of Rhine
lander, Wis, was visitor to the insti-
tuition on the 9Th. Manager Dunn es-
corted him in his sightseeing.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

One of the boys, who works not more
than seventeen miles from the engine
room, was heard to lament the pitiable
fact that he had three months work
before him and only eighteen days in
which to do it, as his time expires
within that period. This would be af-
fecting if it was not known that he
has for some time been busily engaged
trying to crowd two days loafng into
one.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

Experience has proven that the fell
lows who leave here imbued with the
idea that they must make big stake"
before settling down, are the ones who
find it necessary to make a return trip
in order to complete their education.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

Messrs. Daniel Mcleod, of Eau
Claire, Wis.,, and John O'Brien, of Still
water, were among the prominent visi-
tors to the institution the past week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

Prisoners received during the week,
John FitZsimmOns and Thomas Clark,
Mower Co., burglary 3rd degree; one
and two years respectively.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

little word of kindness spoken,
A motion or a tear
Has often healed the heart that's broken,
And made friend sincere.
Madison Lake Mirror.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

The editor of THE PRISON MIRROR
must intend to wear "citiZen clothes"
We notice that he advertises for mer-
chant tailor and such an ''ad' generally
means a "change'' for the editor
Grove City Times.
TO be sure But some of our deln-
Quent subscribers seem to entertain
the idea that we are comfortably
stored away for life, judging from the
scornful manner in which our little
bills are received. We will be after
them very soon, however, and on the
outside we have always been noted as
good collector.
The prison school opened on Monday
evening with an attendance of 1872.
The session was spent in preliminary
work, organizing the classes, ascertain
ing the attalnments of the students etc.
The advanced studies have not yet
been selected, nor will they be until the
school gets in perfect working order
IOr CnC season.. All dDl0 SUdII Oh C0dcn-
ers has been selected from the better
educated inmates and the outlook for
a successful term is highly flattering.
Prof.. w. A. Weld, superintendent of
the city schools of Saltwater, will have
charge and a better selection could
hardly have been made His long ex-
perience in educational matters is a
guarantee Of his fitness for the posi-
ton. When the school gets running
smoothly we will give it more ex-
tended notice.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

Prison population Oct. Sth: Males,
443; females, 3.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

Patients undergoing treatment in
hospital, 8.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

Mrs. P. and Chas. E. Clausen, An
drew Havison and Clara B. Chilson of
Minneapolis and Mrs. j. L. Washburn
of Duluth visited the prison on the 9th
and were conducted by Deputy Ward
en- Lemon.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

The doors that shield the front Of
flee from the blasts of winter have
been in the hands of the grainers dur
ing the past week. They have been
oak grained and present an attractive
appearance.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

Bismarck has come out in favor of
free silver. If France has any regard
for her reputation she will now trOt
out one of her sons to declare for the
gold standard.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

Great criminologist-"Andw what were
your early environments, my good
man?"
Convict.-"My what?'
G.C.-"Your early environments
that is the conditions that surrounded
your early training?"
Convict.-"Oh! 1 was surrounded by
four coppers who trained their guns
on me and laid down the conditions
that 1 would have to throw up my
hands or get shot,"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

Hon. J. c. Clarity, collector of Gus
toms for the port of st. Paul, and A. F.
Storey, of st. Paul, accompanied by
their wives, were shown the various
departments of the institution OH the
1st by General NOrrish.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

When Eml error William referred to
the grand knightly appearance of the
Gar of Russia, he probably had in
mind his after dark look of consterna-
ton when Informed that nihilists are
about
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08

Ofthis amount S3,SO6.91 goes toward
the support Of the institution and
$736.O9 into the revolving fund.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-10-08
Local and General.

little word of kindness spoken,
A motion or tear
Has often healed the heart that's broken,
And made friend sincere.
Madison Lake Mirror.
Patients undergoing treatment in
hospital, 8.
Prison population Oct. Sth: Males,
443; females, 3.
Prisoners received during the week
ending Oct. 8th,2 Discharged, 4.
Business is always sew-sew in the
tailor shop.
1t is curious that so many people
get roasted when the political pot boils.
Grade standing Oct. Sth: First
grade, 329; second grade, lO7; third
grade, 10.
People who have money to burn are
the ones who populate the poorhouses
in old age.
While sit is never too late to mend"
it is well not to forget that 1T is never
too early to Begin
1t is only in presidential years that
the politicians discover how badly off
the workingmen are.
The pork served for dinner on
Wednesday must have had shaving
ticket" judging by the whiskers it was
wearing.
Birds of feather flock together"
But of course this does not apply to
jail-birds, who have no feathers-in
their beds.
We trust that the party which sweeps
Saltwater at the coming election will
not overlook the dirty street in front
of the prison.
The state federation of woman's
clubs are holding convention in Still
water Many of the ladies visited the
prison yesterday.
A man by the name of Teacher is
running for Office down in Texas. He
should be we'll equipped to conduct a
campaign of education.
If everybody would practice what
they preach, the preachers would soon
be out of job for the need of some.
thing to inveigh against.
Prisoners received during the week,
John FitZsimmOns and Thomas Clark,
Mower Co., burglary 3rd degree; one
and two years respectively.
Mr.. George Jenkinson, of Rhine.
lander, Wis, was a visitor to the insti-
tuition on the 9Th. Manager Dunn es-
cOrted him in his sightseeing.
1t is now said that crime is more pre-
valent among brain-workers than any
other class. AS soon as we learned
this we stopped working ours.
Messrs. Daniel Mcleod, of Eau
Claire, Wis, and John O'Brien, of Still
water, were among the prominent visi-
tors to the institution the past week.
The Chautauqua Circle will hold it's
quarterly meeting next Sunday. An
extended program of recitations, mu-
steal selections and papers on miscel-
laneous subjects will be presented. A
large company of ladies and gentlemen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-22
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Congressman Dingley. Saturday
nominated William W. Campbell OF
Bath as naval cadet from the I'd con-
gressionl district, in accordance with
the result of the competitive examina-
ton held recently in lewiston
The store of Starret Bros at Mill
River. was robbed, Friday night, but
nothing of any considerable amount
was taken. 1t looked like the work of
novices or boys, as only jack knives,
tobacco and like small articles We're
stolen.
The farm buildings owned by W. E.
Durham and occupied by John LARA
Dee. situated on the north shore of
Lake Wassakeag, Dexter. were burned,
Saturday noon. Loss. $1,000; insured.
The farm buildings of Charles w. Far
rer. close by. caught from sparks and
were considerably damaged. The
timely arrival of the fire department
from Dexter village saved them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-22
RICHMOND REPUBLICANS
Instruct County Convention Delegates Tor C.
D.. Newell for County Attorney.

,Rdchfind, June 21.-(SpeciaD.-AR Re
publican caucus was held at the Town
hall, Saturday afternoon, six delegates
ito the Republican, county convention
rat Bath, June 80. being chosen. "he
caucus also elected, a new town commit
tee and nominated candidate for rep
resentative to the Legislature, Noble
Maxwell being the nominee. The eau
Gus was called to order by DR.. c. o.
Rowe. w. H. Whitney was chosen
chairman and w. H. Stutevant, secre-
tary The delegates will support c. d.
Newell, ESQ.,, for county attorney. An
other caucus for the purpose of choos-
ing delegates to attend the same con-
walton will be held, Thursday, June
from the above it will be seen that
there is lack of harmony between the
members of the town committee, the
sot nan, J. II. Robinson, being on
a aide and several members of the
c0mmittee being on the other side.
The caucus will probably choose del
egates favoring the denomination of
Grant Rogers. Esq, for county attor-
ney, and the convention will be called
ito decide which set of delegates
shall be seated. Considering the ex-
treme heat, Saturdays caucus was
well attended. a goodly number of rep
resentative Republicans being present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-22
SENT CLEVELAND.
Dispatches Of Utmost Import
ance Relating to Cuba.
In Dispatches Are Two Documents
Pertaining to State Of Affairs.
These Reports Are Of Vital interest TO United
States and Spain.

Havana. via Key West. Fla, June
21.-Consul- General Lee forwarded to
President Cleveland, yesterday. dis
patches of the utmost Importance.
They should reach the President and
Secretary Olney early in the coming
week. They contain the full reports
of the consul-general upon the Cuban
situation. and are of extremely sensa-
tional character.
In the dispatches there are two quite
distinct documents. the one wholly
confidential and for the personal in
formation of President Cleveland, and
the other a clear. frank exposition of
the situation in the island at the pres
ent time. With the greatest candor
the report describes the existing con-
dition of affairs in Cuba, both from a
practical and commercial point of
view.
Consul-General Lee was interviewed,
yesterday, and Notwithstanding his
extreme reticence and his refusal to
comply to questions in relation to his
confidential report to President ,Cleve-
land, the conclusion is justified that
his document is of tremendous import
ance to the United States and Spain.
So strong is it, in fact. that it's con-
tents may, it is limited, be made the
basis of armed intervention in Cuban
affairs on the part of the administra-
ton at Washington.
The report intended as information
particularly designed for the depart
ment of state. and which will be pre-
sented to Secretary Olney, is a COM
plete and impartial review of the field.
COnSul-General Lee takes the
ground that the only possible solution
Of the dreadful problem existing in the
Island is autonomy on Canadian lines
While the Spanish flag flies on the
island of Cuba; Consul-General Lee
says, no other remedy can be found to
stay the rebellion or end the blood
she'd and devastation which are at
present making Golgotha of one of
the fairest portions of the earth's sur
face. Even this remedy. the consul
general informs President Cleveland
and Secretary Olney. at this late day
may be Intellectual. At one time in
the course of the rebellion the Cuban
revolutionists might. perhaps. have
welcomed such autonomy, as it would
have won friends in a party Of pecu-
ii"i ACSPSStdDiuty III tIe lSldIu, Out at
present this party has lost all it's hold
in a great degree. and as for the in
surgents and their friends, their
watchwords are now unconditional
surrender" on the part of Spain and
"a free republic in Cuba"
Consul-General Lee finds that the
Spanish government has in many in
stances been entirely impotent in its
efforts to protect either the lives Of
foreigners resident on the island or
their property. This has been. per-
haps, unavoidable. the Spanish troops
having been fully occupied in the field
in resisting the persistent raids and
manoeuvres of the insur-
gents. The consul-general hints. fin
ally, that unless this danger to for
eign residents can be avoIueu, the
of belligerency of the Gu
ban revolutionists will soon become
advisable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-22
BROWNING At GARDINER.
Harry Mari Meets Drowning in the cobbossee
Stream. Saturday.

Gardiner, June 2l.-(SpeciaD.-A very
sad drowning accident happened here,
Saturday forenoon, at about 10 o'clock. A
number of boys of from 10 to Is years of
age were in swimming below the eel
wharf between the upper. and Richards
dam among them Harry Mari. the only
@chidl of Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah MARI of the
New Mills. and Eddie Stuber. These two
boys thought they would swim up against
the Strong current. so started out. The
water coming through the gates at such
force and volume makes a regular race
way on one side down and on the other
side the watsr flows back making almost
a Circle. Wien the two boys had gone
some distance young MARI began to grow
tired SO the Stuber boy told him to strike
too weak to do any more than to keep
nhTMself above water and was rapidly
Coming to the gates which We're open.
n Before. Stuber could get him olX of
danger, the, Mari boy was hit by the
volume of water and. carried across the
stFeam where he was seen and then went
down again and was carried back by the
under current.
&. Young Stuber gave the alarm and in a
few minutes the water was shut Off.
FraRk Gooden. a yong man who IS an
expert swimmer, was sent for and as
quick as TIE water was still, dove in the
pool and Immediately came up with the
body. This was a most remarkable feat
Is the water was Is feet deep and con-
Siderable muddy, besides having to locate
| the body and get 1t to the surface. The
work of resuscitatiOn was Immediately
begun but to no effort.
The sudden death Of young MARI cast a
deep gloom oyer the city as he was a
remarkably smart and bright boy. The
funeral was held Sunday afternoon at
his home, Rev Mr.. Thayer officiating.
A large number of the friends of Mr.. and
| Mrs Mari was present and the Epworth
League of which, he was a member at
blended in a body as did the class that has
| Just graduated from the Central, Avenue
The rooms of the house were in reality
flower gardens, an exceeding large num-
Der being given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-22
BLOWS GREAT GUNS.
Thunder Storms Ragged With
Ferocity, Sunday Evening.
Almost Cyclone at HaveriI|, Mass,
Causing Much Damage.
Storm Quite Severe al Portland. BANGOR and
Storm Quite Severe at Portland, Bangor and
Other Maine Cities.

/. Hayerhill, Mass, June 21.-A fearful
tornado, amounting almost to cy-
clone. passed over this city about 4.30.
this afternoon. The wind blew so,
and the dust was such that for a few
minutes it was impossible to see
across the street. A large memorial
stained glass window over the front
entrance to the Mt. Washington Bap-
fist church. was blown out and bro
ken to pieces. Many -elm trees We're
torn up. Branches were blown off
from many shade trees. in all parts of
the city. A lady, crossing the Haver-
hill bridge, was compelled to lie down
and hold to an iron rod to save her
self from serious harm from the wind.
A heavy shower followed the tornado.
The electric light wires are down in
every direction and no electric lights
are in use, tonight. 1t was the worst
storm. experienced here. for many
wears