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Sharp County record., 1897-12-31
POUGHKEEPSIE.

Geo, Freeman is in fin.
spirits-its a boy,
James Madison's baby wa.
buried on the 1lth, at tie
Marvin church,
John Demint has bought
the blacksmith property of
Jno' Jarret at this place.
We are having a hog kill.
ing time just now. Forty
or fifty 200.pounders have
beer killed,
r. M, Biggs is pushing the
work on his home. Marion
has a fine location and is
putting up a neat and sub.
tantidl residence,
Sharp County record., 1897-12-31

Ed Hoskinsor, a young
man of Boone county, in the
penitentiary for twenty-one
years, was pardoned on the
9th by Gov. Jones. He is
paralyzed on one side, and
was anxious to be discharged
that he might return to his
mother to die.
Sharp County record., 1897-12-31
1t is pitiable to observe an

1t is pitiable to observe an
otherwise reputable youth
slowly but surely developing
into the dude. The law of
evolution, however, may be
retroactive, and there is no
power on earth to stay these
singularly sad movements Of
nature --Ex.
Sharp County record., 1897-12-31

The early bird usually
catches the worm. Next
week the RECORD will open
up an announcement column,
and wait for some one who
wants an office right bad to
break the ice.
Sharp County record., 1897-12-31

If there is any person in
this world we admire, It is
that one who has grit enough
to say on all occasions, when
necessary just What he
thinks, and always thinks
just what he says, There
are a class of people, who
like the lrishmon's ilea,--
you can't put your finger on
them, regular llip.ilaps. If
Sharp County record., 1897-12-31

Here is a bit of advice
from the Conway Log Cabin:
If you want to run for office
let your friends know it
early, before they commit
themselves to some one else.
Sharp County record., 1897-12-31

Another year is gone, and
a new one is npop us. Let
us all reflect upon the mis-
takes made during the past
year, and profit by them
during the new one.
Sharp County record., 1897-12-31
-.n a COlOred

George Mex Rock re-
barber ot ere whipping at
ceived insulting a white
Hoxlf Hoxie isn't so bad
wolll,
Sharp County record., 1897-12-31
~--s-A

A Kansas miaister 2 the
thusly: Let us nd the
living more taffv
dead less epitaff-
Sharp County record., 1897-12-31

The McCoy-C -Creedon hsnt
resulted in a victory tor 'D'
former,
Sharp County record., 1897-12-31

There is one class OF peo'
ple who never MAKE HI''
takes----de ones
Sharp County record., 1897-12-31

IN exchange says a good
Ay for the farmers to get
4 mortgage on the farm is to
give the animals only the
fence corners for hangers
and shelters.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21

one prejudiced, to sit on his jury, and
why should it not forbid them circulat-
ing petitions Of remOnstrances against
him obtaining the full benefit of the
indeterminate sentence law. Each
prisoner should make. his own record,
show his fitness for again resuming the
duties of citizenship, by his manner of
conduct, and if he has the manhood and
stability of character to raise above his
past and is sincere in the desire to live
better in the future, he should be given
his liberty and aid extended him to re-
sumo his former station IN society, and
in this his enemies should not be
allowed to place any obstacles in the
way.
Any provision of the indeterminate
sentence that leaves the prisoner at the
mercy of those whose efforts sent him
to prison, defeats it's purpose. Reform
can be effected only when the prisoner
is made to believe that others are inter-
ested in his reformation. The question
of his release must be left to those who
have him in charge. They are best
qualified to judge of the degree of ref
ormation, and when they endeavor to
follow this course conscientiOusly they
should not be hampered by interested
parties. ROMEO.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21
written for The Prison Mirror.
HOME INFLUENCES.

Home is the greatest power on earth.
In it are formed the well-springs of
patriotism and manliness. Every gen.
erOuS impulse that marks our lives
may be traced to the influences of
home training. What a pleasure it is
to stranger in foreign land to meet
a native Of his own city or country;
there is no formality in their CONVEX
sation-they sympathize with each other
as brothers in exile. The fact of their
being born in country that is sacred
to each, joins them in bond of the
closest brotherhood. Their cordial well
come is proof that the possibility of a
human brotherhood is something more
than mere poetic fancy.
If you speak to the most depraved
in kindly terms of their childhood and
homes, you touch chord in their
hearts that responds in tones altogether
foreign to the ribaldry of their present
degradation. How often has simple
story of the child-life of the world
brought tears of affection and joy to
our eyes? AS the mothers lullaby
soOthes the babe into angels dreams,
so these tender memories calm us into
happy recollections of the sunshine of
our homes.
Devotion to home is not confined to
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21
Vol. X.-NO. 26.
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Written for The Prison Mirror.
THE TREE OF LIFE.


Youth planted some trees in the garden of Time,
And tended them we'll for year and a day.
Till the blossoms came,-then he gave them
away.
To such as knew we'll the soil and the cline.
And could give them care, till the Master came
The fruit of each separate tree to claim.
Some entered the garden with bounding heart.
And fastened to gather the beautiful flowers
To enjoy their fragrance through sunny hours;
Forgetful that care and labor form part
Of the duties of life,-that some blossoms
must be
Left hanging upon their garden tree,
Else too late the careless spirit perceives
At the Masters coming. there's Nothing but
leaves
Some viewed their charge with a critical eye.
And said; MY neighbOr's is larger than
mine:''
SO they wasted time and strength, to divine
How justice could look with cOmpacency
On such unjust division. and stand so mute:
They knew not how carefully she had weighed
The chances of each, and discovery made.
That the smallest trees oft bear faireSt fruit.
There were others who looked with satisfied
smile
at the rich prOfusOn. that promised such
An abundant harvest. and said: $50 much
Has been done. we will sleep for little while.'
Yet somehow it happened. that while they
slept.
4 thief had into the garden crept,
And stolen the best that their trees contained.
So for them but the smallest fruit remained.
ID places the worms, unmOleSted. wOve
Their silken nests, and raised their young
To feed on the fruit that grew among
The fresh green leaves; the insects throve.
But the tree was stunted; its leaves showed
rust.
Then after Il time they crumbled to dust:
And ere the harvest, its keepers found
The wOrnl-eaten fruit decayed on the ground.
There were some whose trees were healthy and
strong
These kept not such vigilant watch as they
ought.
And so by the hurricane-blast were caught.
And twisted and torn, until it was long
Before they could rise; and never again
Were they strong and straight as they might
have been.
2et if by labor from sun to sun,
With earnest purpose, they save a few
Of the many that on those branches grew.
The Master will give them the plaudit. "Well
dOne!''
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21
" r'tten for The Prison Mirror.
SEPARATION-RIGH AND WRONG.

have read with special interest the
correspondence in THE PRISON MIR
ROR, on the subject of the separation
of prisoners from evil influences, (but
not from good ones.) And whilst |
most cordially approve of the letter Of
my hOnOred friend, Mr.. II. ii. Hart, |
must also admit that his respondent,
"Jasper'', has scored good point, when
he objects to cellular separation on the
ground of the insufficient size and ven
tilatiOn of the cells in some of your
prisons.
Mr.. Hart is gentleman whose long
official experience and practical wis
dom command high respect on both
sides of the Atlantic: and. as he rightly
says, the advantages of the separate
system are being increasingly recog-
nized by the best penologists through
out the world; and, l may add, even by
the best of the prisoners inside jails.
But at the same time all extremes of
isolation should be avoided. To shut
up any man in such narrow, dark, ILL
ventilated cells as "Jasper" describes,
is cruelty to body and mind.
One of the strongest advocates of
the separate system, the veteran Mr..
Richard Peterson, many years Govern
or of Christiania Norway, Prison, has
emphatically recorded his opinion that
that system should necessarily involve
fair sized cells and plenty of light and
air. After he had visited Copenhagen,
where separation is we'll carried out, in
roomy cells with adequate windows,
Mr.. Peterson, on his return to Norway,
enlarged the windows in his own prison
and whilst still advocating separation,
he insists that its unquestiOnable ad-
vantages shall be secured by means of
healthful and humane conditions. The
Belgians, also, who have been honora-
BILE pioneers in the separate system, are
exemplary in their provision of roomy
cells, we'll lighted and ventilated, and
frequently visited by the officers, min
listers of religion and commissions from
outside. The inmates are diligently
employed and are permitted share of
their earnings. The small size of prison
cells in America has frequently i'm
pressed European visitors.
1t is to be hoped that the movement
for extending the Separate system as
increasingly advocated by the best Off
cials in America, may make general
progress in your great country, as Mr..
Hart and others in Minnesota DESIRE
but it will also be needful that the
necessity for healthful cell-construc-
tion, as pleaded for by casper" be SIM
ultaneously and practically recognized.
WIN. Tallack, Sec. of the Howard
Association, London, England.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21
Written for The Prison Mirror
THE INDETERMINATES SENTENCE.

For years the indeterminate sentence
has occupied the attention of the legis-
lature. 1t has its advocates and it's
enemies. The writer of this article be-
lieves that if all the penal institutions
of this state were conducted under the
operation of this plan it would prove
the right thing for both the state and
the prisoners. But, to make it sue
cess, the first thing that should be un-
derstood is that when a prisoner has
been tried, convicted and turned over
to the prison officials the influence and
prosecution of those instrumental in
securing his conviction should cease.
The prisoner should be left to work out
his own salvation, free from the inter
ference of outsiders interested in pro-
longing his imprisonment. The law
does not permit prisoners enemy, OF
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21

any particular class. The Esquimaux
of the nOrth-in his simple nature-is
as strongly attached to his abode of
snow, as the millionaire to his brown
stone front. AS the inhabitants of
this, and adjacent states we'll know,
the Indian loves his star-studded home
no less than the prince his castle. The
same instructive love of the native
heath is manifest in the pagan and
Christian-in the civilized and un-
civilized. Even the lower domestic
animals cling tenderly to the home in
which they were reared
But we sometimes meet with unfOr-
tunates who have nothing but curses
and maledictions for the home and
parents that gave them birth. Such
hatred of what should be the strongest
earthly ties is dreadful to think of;
still the cold facts too often brought to
our notice, show us that such cOndi-
tiOns are possible. | remember once
reading of a youth who was about to
pay the death penalty for crime he
had committed. When asked on the
scatfold if he had anything to say, he
pointed to his mother, who was pres
ent, and Kissed out in the bitterest
tones "You. curse you! are the cause
of my being here today What that
mothers feelings must have been is
horrible to 'surmise. If the son was
justified in such denunciatiOn of his
mother, it is terrible commentary on
the wayward life she led him.
1t is happy to reflect that such case
is of rare occurrence, yet, there are
many examples, which, though not
reaching such solemn climax, should
be warning to careless parents of the
duty they owe to their offspring.
In the tenement houses of large cities
the degrading influences that exist are
of the saddest nature. Whole families
are packed into single apartment
that is not large enough for the drunk
en- wranglings of the parents. The
children when barely able to walk, are
sent to the lowest dives for the beer
that is stealing the bread from their
mouths. What these children are ex-
pected to be when they grow up, the
world does not seem to care much; so
let us draw curtain over their lives,
for even some of these unfortunates
live to cherish the memory of broth
er. sister or playmate that marks a
bright spot in the darkness of their
childhood.
The children are often more to blame
than parents for the misfortunes that
bsfall either, but this does not tighten
the duty of father or mother. The
home is the greatest training-schooli in
the world. Its teachings are never
forgotten, so there is a strong necessity
that these lessons should be of an ele-
waiting character. How often we say
to ourselves, eff l was only child
again and knew as much as l do now.
what different life Iwould lead" Since
such transformation is impossible,
let the knowledge we have acquired
so dearly be the means of enabling our
own children to lead happy life.
A. CIR.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21
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Six Months so cents.

good, more often for evil, the evil of
negatiOn.
TO Danish such sorrow certainly
brings mental happiness before un-
known and enables one to bathe in the
waters of Rest, to bask in the sunshine
of contentment, even though such rest
and Contentment comes through cess
pool of evil and the brand of the prison..
LEONARD.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21
CONDENSATION.

Every apparent good brings its cares
and temptations, and every seeming
evil teaches it's stern lesson and inciteS
every true man to greater exertiOn and
to better things. 1t is not reasonable
to expect that prosperity can at once
return to America in the full measure
once enjoyed by our people, and our
long struggle with the results of gen
GRAFTON of increasing monopolies, grind
ing competition, and municipal, state
and national extravaganza must still
be continued until plain, simple jus,
tice, honesty and effort are once more
the mainsprings Of social, industrial
and political action.
Until men who produce are enabled
to sell in an uncontrolled market, and
at prices made firm and just by lively
competition: until the young men en-
tering into the struggle for existence
can hope for the same conditions of
usefulness and success which their ia
theirs enjoyed; until utter greed and
selfiShness become nauseouS and hate
full in the sight of the people, and un-
til it is thoroughly understood that in
dividual wealth is to be held and used
subject to the well-being of society, the
conditions which now neutraliZe our
vast advantages, resources and enter
prise as nation will only be modified
by unusual harvests and increased ac-
tivity.
Wealth which builds up mOnOpolies
is curse to any nation. and the mod
crate prosperity of vast proportion
of the people has been the basis of that
great consumption of staples and lux
uries which has made the American
market the envy of nations.
If we can learn this lesson and stern
ly repress the insolent greed of those
who seek to destroy host of competi-
tors that they may become the real die
tators of the republic, we can accept
with resignation the cares and suffer
ings which have naturally resulted
from our departure from the most
obvious principles of national and
local well-being These lessons are
bearing fruit, and the man who
does not heed them or listen to the
ever-increasing distrust and discon-
tent of people whose origin forbids
the hope that they will long endure
the want and idleness which has so
long been their portion, is either deaf
to public sentiment, or careless of the
best interests of the republic.
The American people are patriotic,
intelligent and law-abiding above all
other nations of the earth, and they
are seeking now as never before for
leaders and legislators who will serve
them honestly and intelligently in deal
ing with the great industrial and busi-
ness questions which must be settled
in their interests. They are willing to
work for just pay and for the further
reward which their ability and energy
entities them to attain. That prospect
of reasonable independence and just
reward must be secured to them if the
nation which Washington fought for
and which Lincoln redeemed is to find
its full measure of peace and prosper
ity.
If we can be true to the principles
and teachings of these truly great
Americans, we can begin anew that
splendid career which today seems so
clouded by apathy and distrust.-St.
Paul Trade Journal.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-01-21

When a good man dies the man who
takes his place has mighty hard time
of it.-Atchison, (Kan.) Globe.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-11-19


Tell the people of your biz
crops; Of the million4lOf acres
of land in this county, upon
which three crops of hay can
be cut each year; Of your
peaches, plums, pears, apples,
grapes, melons, sweet POTATOES,
corn, oats, wheat and the many
other products of
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-11-19

The Salt Like Tribune has published
an attractive book from its popular eff
ty Years Ago Today" series, giving an
accurate history Of the trip Of the first
pioneers to Utah. The book has all the
original matter as it appeared from day
to day, and in addition CONF lete brief
history OF the other immigrations of the
same year carefully complied.
Additional portraits and historical
subjects are included. the book contain
ing l25 illustrations, which alone are
very valuable, so per cent of the por-
traits never before having appeared in
print.
The price of the work is 20 cents by
mail
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-11-19
THE UNION PAOIFaU

Passes through the best cities and
towns in Utah, Wyoming, Colorado
Kansas and Nebraska, and is the
best route to Denver, Kansas City,
Council Bluffs, Sioux City, St.
Louis, Chicago and all eastern
points.
The advantages gained by travel
ing via the Union Pacific are
Quick Time,
Unequaled Service,
Magnificent Equipment,
Double Drawing Room,
Pullman Palace Sleepers,
Pullman Dining Cars,
Free Reclining Chair Cars.
Pullman Tourist Sleepers.
For time tables. pamphlets de-
of the county traversed,
rates of fare, or any other informa-
ton address
e. L. Lomax, General Passenger
and Ticket Agent, Omaha, Neb.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-11-19

a change has taken place in the time
Of the Portland tourist Sleeper, hereto
fore operating between Granger and
Portland. Under the present schedual
this car will run as follows. West bound
viii leave Salt Lake city, S:45, and ar
rive in Portland at z 20 a. M, second
day. East bound leaves Portland at o.
90 p. n. and arrives in Salt Lake at 9:05
a. m, second day.
ID. e. Burnley, Gen'l., Pass, & Ticket
Agent, salt Lake, Utah.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-11-19

TO CHICAGO OR ST LOUIS vi
Omaha or Kansas City. The Union Pa
cifc, via either route is the very best.
The equipment consists Of handsome
day coaches, Chair cars, Pullman buffet
and Drawing room sleepers, Dining cars
and fewer changes than via any other
line. For time tables, rates etc. cal on
K. r. Cheney, agent.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-11-19

Total Paid Polley-hoIders In
loyO &2A.l26.12h rs
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-11-19
State, COUNTY and SCHOOL
TAKES.
Notice to Tax Payers.

Notice is hereby gwen that the
state, county and school taxes are
now due and payable at this office,
and if not paid prior to the first day
Of January, 1888 will become dim.
Iuent and the law in regard to dclin
quents will be strictly enforced.
+. w. GooDTNG,
Assessor and Collector for Lin
coin county.
Assessor and Collectors office
Shoshone. Idaho, Sept. 23d 1897.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-11-19

Report OF tHc examining committee
Office Of The Mutual Lie Insurance Company
Of New York
February II, 1890
AZ a meeting Of the Board of Trustees OF this
Company, held on the is,h day of December last,
the undersigned were appointed a Committee to
ctarains the annual statement for the year ending
December 81, Isos, and to verify the same by
comparison with the assets Of the Company.
The Committee have carefully performed the
duty assigned 70 them, and hereby certify that
the statement Is in all particulars correct and thar
the specified therein arc IN possession Of the
Company.
In making this certificate the Committee bear
testimony to the high character Of the investments
II the Company and express their approval Of the
s. stem, order, and accuracy with which the ac-
counts and vouchers have been kept, and the
business In general transacted.
tsarso) n. c. von posr RonrRr otYptAsr
cHAe. H. iirg0sRsos WM. p Dnos
JAnrs e. HOLDEN :. n. HfRRlcx
COMMITTEE
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-11-19

The Union Pacific has lnaugurated
a thorough colonist sleeping car service
between Council Bluffs and Portland.
This car leaves Council Bluffs, daily. on
train no. 8 at 10 p m. In addition to
the above they run through colonist
sleeper to San Francisco.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-11-19
WARRANT CALL.

Treasurer's Notice of Redemption OF
Warrants.
Notice is. hereby given that on
presentation at my office in Sho-
shone, will pay the following war
rants drawn on the Road and Bridge
fund.
Registered Warrants Number IA
and Is.
c. w. WERNIcKE.
Treasurer Lincoln Co.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-11-19

The Oregon Short Line has made the
rate OF one and one-flth fare for the fol-
lowing occasions;
Idaho State Normal school, at Albion,
Sept 9TH to Dec esd.
For full particulars call on or address
f. Il. Cheney, agent, Shoshone, Idaho.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-11-19

Oregon Short Line 5000 mile books
are now out. Price $75 free allowance
of 100 pounds Of baggage. Good on o.
S. j, railroad, o. r. & N. and San Pete
Valley railroad, Montana Union and
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific railroad. Z.
r. Cheney, agent, Shoshone.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-11-19

The oldest Nursery IN the state, is the
Payette Nursery, they have the largest
collection of hardy Apples, Pears, Plums
Prunes, Apricots, ETC., grown IN the
state. Send list OF your wants and
get their prices. See advertisement.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-11-19

have carefully examined the foregoing State
neat aad and the same 10 be correct
CHARLES A. PRELLER Auditor
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-11-19

Insurance merely zDyiffen Is discarded
froia this Statement as wholly misleading, and
Only insurance actually issued and paid Tor in
cash is Included.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-11-19
Report of the Examining Committee

FROM the surplus a dividend will be arpor.ioned
The Republican journal., 1897-05-27

upon further physical advancement, and
man should look to his morals, that sexual
harmony may result.
1t is no wonder that the towards and
narrow-h hearted among the men are bitter
ly opposed to the ''new woman They
see "the rod of empire slipping from
their grasp, and feel that their brute force
and cunning cannot save them. Women
are already man S moral superiors, and are
fast beco ming their intellectual equals.
Their physique is improving more rapidly
than the mans. Altogether, the outlook
assures us of sexual equality at no far dis
tant date. Whenever it arrives, it will
give universal impetus to progress, and
mark new and happier era for humani-
ty. for right, not might, will govern, and
the worthiest wear the crown. The brave
women of the past and present will then
be revered as the daring pioneers in the
discovery of new heaven and new
earth.