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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27
TO INMATES.

For the information of new arrivals and all
others desiring to send THE MIRROR to friends
we wish to say that the privilege will be granted
by complying with the following rules: Write
out your own name, register and cell number
and send to this office with name and address
of person to whom paper is to be sent All
papers must be kept clean and folded in the
same manner as it is when you receive it and
placed in your door every Friday night. All in
mates are requested to comply with this order
whether sending out copy or not.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27

Very strange isn't it how easy it is
to learn some things? Being in guam
Diary as to how we should avoid our
sentence concluding ten days ahead of
time through the increased stride of
our office clock, inquiry was made from
an associate as to how we should slow
up Mr.. Clock. He volunteered the in
formation, ''that the square of the
weight of the length of the half circle
arc traversed by the pendulum in it's
meanderings to and fro would tell us
whether the pendulum was Sinking
or if the sun was incorrect" Now we
know all about clocks.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27
accomplish anything is to do it OurSelf

accomplish anything is to do it ourself
without making proviso binding
others to do the impossible. If you
want to stop drinking, stop it; let the
breweries and distilleries keep on. If
each individual will accomplish this
small part of their resolution the out
come will be the voluntary closing
down of the stills, and barley watts. In
no other way will temperance ever
prevail.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27

1t is our intention, if we can find
time to do so within our half hour as
signment, to arrange for general dis.
cussiOn of notable books in the library.
That is we shall have some of the in
mates give short articles each week on
the different works that have inspired
them with loftier views of life. TO
make success of this it will be neces-
sary to have the cooperation of all in
mates who are willing to look at life
as it should be lived, to give to their
fellow inmates in condensed form
character studies as inspired by the
best authors. All inmates who are
willing to write short articles of this
nature will please write out their name
and cell number and send it to the ed
itor by any of the night keepers.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27

We have no objections to "Winter
sitting in the lap of spring." but we
are opposed to Mr.. John Frost flirting
with May as he has been doing for a
few days past Mr.. Frost is old enough
to know better than to toy with the
warm affections of Miss May after her
21St birthday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27

One of the inmates who is very anx-
ious to write an article for publica-
ton in our columns asks in bewilder-
ing fashion, "Where will l get sub
ject to write on?" We may give gen.
eral answer to this question that will
be of value to others in the same guam
Diary. You do not need to 60 outside
the surroundings of your own life.
Just take glance backward in the
career that has led to your present con-
dition. You will therein find source
of inexhaustible inspiration. Be hon.
est with yourself and you can easily
write up interesting facts of your own
foolhardiness that must certainly help
others as we'll as yourself to see the
imbecility of life of crime.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27

Peter Burgle-I'm feeling as happy
as young duck, this morning.
Pick Pocket-Whats the matter,
have you been promised pardon?
Peter Burgle-No, not that; I'm in
still water. See, Picky?
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27

Supt. Hanlon and Engineer Jones
were out doing some crack shooting
Sunday. Our informant tells us that
Mr.. Hanlon made score of twenty
five points out of possible twenty"
Wonderful shooting, wonderful indeed!
Who says there's nothing new under
the sun?
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27

Mrs. H. G. Munson, of st. Paul, &C.
companied by Mrs. Wolfer and Miss
Granting was visitor to the prison
yesterday. Deputy Warden Lemon es-
corted the ladies through the different
departments.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Sunday Musings.

The good resolutions made by men
after they are arrested are sometimes
pathetic. Just think for moment
how it must tear at the very heart
strings of man to give up drinking
liquor while he is in jail or prison.
Not only that, but, like many other
well-meaning people they finally re-
solve not to drink any more vile liq-
uors if those nasty breweries and dis
tilleries will only stop manufacturing
them. What self-denial! Those poor
fellows would never think of going to
the trouble of making whisky for their
own use. How gladly they would stop
drinking if there was nothing to drink,
*
1t is presumable that on the same
basis of reasoning they would not
think of coming to prison if the police
would only desist from arresting them
or if the state would stop building
prisons. What good men they would
be then. Or if people would only stop
having money or valuables in their
possession these well-intentioned gen.
try would immediately stop robbing
them. What a beautiful world we
might have by following up such a
chain of reasoning! We could stop
eating if food was not furnished; we
could remain awake if beds were not
in sight; we could stop dying if life
was made perpetual, ETC., ad nauseam
Xxx
The man who can stop drinking
when the manufacture of whisky is
prescribed ought to be able to do so
now. If not he should be ashamed to
admit it. 1t is all poppycock to be
making such babyish appeals and ex-
cuses. If the liquor traffic is bad-as
all admit it is-the only way to subdue
it is by each individual abstaining from
it's use. The traffic, like all others, is
governed by the laws of supply and
demand. Just so long as there is a
demand for it there will be brainy men
to furnish the poison in any and all
quantities. But let public disapproval
in the shape of decreased demand be
shown and the supply will diminish in
the same ratio.
*
Distillers and brewers are not in the
business for their health. If people
ever arise above the need of the poison
as stimulant they will at once invest
their capital and brains in some more
remunerative enterprise. The evil of
intemperance cannot be dOwned by
arbitrary attempts to close breweries
and distilleries. Close the mouths of
the patrons to such poisons and the
manufactures will close of their own
volition.
k
Referring again to good resolutions,
we may say, in the words of the Irish
man, the only good resolutions are the
ones you don't break. 1t is easy to
give out precepts but the best way to
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27

1t will be gratifying to the many
friends and acquaintance here of DIR.
Chas. P. Bissell to learn that he has a
prosperous practice at Hills, Mimi,
and is about to open up drug store
in addition to his regular practice as a
physician
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27
Memorial Day, which this year falls

Memorial Day, which this year falls
on Sunday, will be celebrated in the
prison as elsewhere throughout the
state on Saturday the 29th inst. Exer-
cises will be held in the chapel in the
morning, at which time will also be
given, gramaphone exhibition of
subject matter suitable to the day. 1t
is also expected that Secretary Fl. H.
Hart, of the state board of charities
and corrections will be present. The
usual holiday privileges will be given
to the inmates.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27
q Local,
Ir1SOnetteS Lucid
y Logical.

There are many men of many minds,
And many crimes of many kinds;
But the wise man tries the safest crime
He's the banker who bursts in the nick of time.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27

There are some very interesting ecu
rious Facts" on the fourth page of this
issue, and also some very absorbing
truths in some of our latest ads.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27

Among the visitors to our fortified
bailiwick the past week were j. H
Ahrens, of Chicago, H. w. Colson, OF
Minneapolis, and H. B. Prime, of this
city. They were shown the rounds by
Dollhouse Keeper Alexander,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27

Geo. w. Golf, of St. Paul, and H. J.
McNevin, of this city, were shown
through the prison by Asst Deputy
Colligan on Friday last.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27

Every time we see that little word
mot" in print we make mental genu-
flexion to its superior power. Had a
certain Minneapolis jury tied little
mot" in it's verdict before handing it
to the clerk of court we would have
been tied in a different knot ere this.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27
BASEBALL.

Standing of Clubs in Western and
National Leagues on May 26th.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27

Orders for III carloads of binder
Irvine for the coming season have al
ready been received.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27

Warden Wolfer in speaking of his
late trip to North Dakota, which ex-
tended as far as Jamestown, says that
the farmers are jubilant in the expec-
tation of a large crop as all present
conditions point to such result. If
their anticipations are realized at har-
vest time it will tend greatly to con-
done the extraordinary rampage of the
Red river the past spring.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27

Mrs. H. c. Fidler, Miss Geneva Ber-
glund, and Miss Ella Persell, all of
this city, were shown through the
prison on Monday by Steward Benner.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27

Prisoners received during the week
ending May q, 3. Discharged, 3.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27

Prison population May q: Males,
487; females, 5; total, 1872.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27

Mrs. Fred Stiles, Miss Clara Jarchow
and Miss Lena Jarchow, all of this
city, were among our visitors the past
week. They were escorted through
the various departments by Foreman
Stiles, of the Irvine shops, who is broth
er.in-law to the first named lady.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27

Warden and Mrs. WOlfer arrived
home from their trip to Fargo, N. D.,
Saturday evening.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27

Grade standing May p: First
grade, 1856; second grade, 146; third
grade IT,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27

Patients undergoing treatment in
hospital, 5.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27

Prisoners received during the week:
Robert Schafer, Hennepin Co., grand
larceny second degree, two years.
George Yates, Hennepin Co., grand
larceny second degree, one year.
Artie Tidland, uennepin Co., grand
larceny second degree, four years.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27
CHURCH NOTICE.

Services in the Prison Chapel at 900 o'clock
every Sunday morning. Protestant and
Sa at services every aite IN sunday,
chaplainS.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27

PRISON OFFICIALS.
MANAGERS.
JAS. s. O'BRIEN President saltwater
EDWIN DUNN EyOta
JOHN F. NORRISH, Hastings
F. W. TEMPLE. Blue Earth City
N. o. HALL, Duluth
RESIDENT OFFICIALS.
HENRY WOLFER, Warden
F. H. LEMON, Deputy warden
GEO. BIXBY, Clerk
B. j. MERRILL, Physician
MISS MARY MCKINNEY, MatrOn
J. H. ALBERT, Protestant Chaplain
CHARLES CORCORAN, Catholic Chaplain
PRISON AGENT.
f. A. WHITTIER st. Paul.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-05-27

It is noticeable after meeting of
the board of managers or board of par
dons that every man who has his appli-
cation for pardon or parole refused
takes to the doctors call for consola-
ton. They are sick at heart and seek
alienation for the refused feeling
by the medical route. This is a prob
lem in therapeutics that our local ply
stefan has not as yet been able to solve.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-05
THE QUINN CASE ENDED.
The Jury Again Failed to Agree and the
Case Was Nolle Pressed


The case of Robert Quinn, charged
with seduction, was continued in the
hustings court yesterday morning by the
examination of witnesses for the com.
monwealth who testified to the good rep
utation Of Miss Grace Workman prior to
this trouble.
This examination was concluded ut
about II o'clock, when Commemorative
attorney Lyle made IL short opening
speech, stating to the jury that he would
argue the case more ut length after they
had heard the argument of the attorneys
for the defense. j. w. Cosby, howe yer,
stated in behalf of himself and Col. Hoge
that they had decided to submit the case
without argument, whcreupou it was
given to the jury, who retired to their
room
At - O'Clock the judge instructed the
Jury to continue their deliberations until
| o'clock when they might adjourn for
dinner and report to the court at 2:30.
When the court recouvcncd ut that
hour the jury reported that they had not
vet agreed upon II verdict. and continued
their deliberations until $40 O'Clock, ut
which time they came before the court
and informed the judge that agreement
was impossible, thus making the third
mistrial in the case.
The court then, OH motion of the attor-
ney for the commonwealth, ordered Il
nolle prose qui to he entered, and the de
PENDANT was discharged
Mr.. Quinn was warmly congratulated
Ivy his friends and soon afterwards left
the court room. 1t is understood that
the Jury stood nine foracquttal and thrc,
for conviction, whereas in the prevou.
trials the majority were for conviction.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-05
a WRIT OF DETINUE.
lIcw it Was Not Served by Two of Ser
geant Tillett's Deputies Yesterday.

liCw it Was Not Serv ed by Two of Ser
geant Tillett's Deputies Yesterday.
The law officers of the city had rather
IL novel experience with Il case on Kim
ball avenue in the past two days. 1t
seems that II Mrs. Martin claimed certain
pieces OF furniture in IL house there occu-
pied by II widow and her daughter, and
the case having gone through the lower
courts finally came to the hustings court.
There the plaintiff gave the required
bond ana n writ of detinue" was issued,
empowering her to take posse sion of the
furniture claimed, among the articles be-
ing IL bureau which figured prominently
Yesterday.
The writ was given first to the constu-
bile to enforce, but he found the females
SO belliSerent thnt he begged to he cx-
c,sed from the disigrceable duty. which
was transferred to two of Sergeant Til
let's deputies.
Like the faithful officers that they
are, the: proceeded armed with the writ
and provided with Vehicle, to enforce
| the law; but whenever they would take
hold of the bureau, the mother and
! daughter would do the same and pull in
an opposite direction, the old lady occa-
| sioDally varying the monotOny by calling
to her daughter to bring her gun.
The struggle was kept up over first one
| piece OF furniture and then another I'M
til finally disgusted ut the unequal game
| the officers came back and swore out Il
warrant for the arrest of the parties FOR
resisting them in the discharge of their
| duties
| Swearing ont the warrant and serving
it were, however, two different processes,
rs they found out when they reached til,
house; for on searching for the alleged
lawbreakers, they discovered chat the
birds had flown. AS all the parties show
no disposition to yield, it is probable that
the fight will be kept up with vigor OF
both sides.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-05
TOO MANY DOGS.

One of the greatest nuisances in Roam
oke is the large number of noisy and vie.
ious dogs. Yesterday il collection of can
ines of various sizes and from New
foundland to II small English terrier, got
after Il COW on Commerce street and 81
frightened the animal that il collded
with Il horse and nearly upset II buggy,
in which there was no one but a lady and
IN infant child. The accident might
have been serious one. Had it occur.
red the question is who would have been
TO blame:
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-05

Doll babies, doll babies, doll babies
Gravatts Fair, 8 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-05
y. NJ. |. BOOK RECEPTION.

4
The Young Mems Institute, No. IDS,
held their 3ool, reception last night.
The affair was Il great success and was
largely attended. y large number of
valuable books were presented to the In.
stitute and it is the beginning of what
may sometime make u valuable library.
The reception was of Il very interesting
nature. The opening address WAS deiiv-
cred l'y President Forbes, and WIS fol.
lowed by selection from the Ccceian
Quartette which is composed of Mrs
Brophy, Miss Mary Carr, Prof. Kelley
and Will y. Carr Mrs. +. +. Brown
rected and was not permitted 20 rest
without rendering second selection.
Miss Maggie Lougbery rendered Il de-
liGhtful piano solo. The Indian club eX.
ercises us shown by Mr.. Kavanaugh were
specially good. Miss Mamie Malone rem
dcred Il soprano solo much TO the delight
of the audience. Prof. l[ccley rendered
Il violin solo, the Neapolitan dance. Tim
Sheehan then brought out his photograph
and gave the audience il number of splcn.
did selections of music. speech and song.
One of the most interesting features of
the occasion was the laughablc farce com.
cly entitled ''Dnuh's Experience With /,
Tramp" by Messrs. Butler and Arm
strong, which ended the eve nings enter
tDinmcnt.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-05
PREPARING FOR BASEBALL.

The Alle9hany Institute baseball team
are now making preparations for active
season The organization has already
been perfected. G. ID. Boston, of Fred.
erick, Md, is manager of the team;
Charles Withers, who pitched for the
McCabe School last year, is captain. AS
soon rs the weather permits Brodc will
begin coaching the team. Heretofore Allie
ghany has never been represented among
the college teams, but she hopes to make
her mark the first season There are
twenty two applicants fer positions and
much enthusiasm prevails among the
students. After the school session closes
for vacation the team will take Il north
crn trip. Dates have already been ar
ranged with the following institutions
V. VI. l.. V. p. l., st Albans, Washing:
ton and Lee, Bellevue, McCuhe, Episeo-
pal High School, Washington College
Pen Tops, Woodbury., y. G., and Wake
Forest, y. c.
Doll babies, doll babies, doll babies.
Gravatt's Fair, 8 Salem avenue
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-05

On Wednesday hight II patty of Young
people were driven by Il transfer man out
i'll the country, Il distance of about five
miles. To IL dance. Owing To some misun-
dcrstan'ling the party was lett and the
driver came back without. them. They
remained over night and the young ladies
and gentlemen footed it. back tc town
yesterday, arriving here about IL. III.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-05
y. AND w. EARNINGS.

Philadelphia, Feb. 1.-The statemcnt
OF the Norfolk ana Western Railway
Company for December, 1896, Shows gross
earnings of $3St, 02I. ar increase over De-
ccmber. fS95, of SOB, 7GT net earnings,
$3l412i, an increase of Sl10, $50 For
the three months en,ling December IL,
iS9V, the gross earnings We're 50, 80. 7!I +,
decrease of $ll,9il, compared with the
cspon,ing period of 1895; net earn
ingS, $Ii2, BIG, an incrense oil $l34 I'll.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-05
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALvE.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rherm,
Fever Sores, letter Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price %
cents per box. For sale ut Massie's Phar-
macy, 100 jefferson street, Roanoke.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-05
MRS. r.. r. WORK. VI NN,
Roanoke, VA, Jan. -, 1891.

Having purchased the interest Of Mrs.
T.. +. Workman in the firm of William
son " Workman, ] will continue the bus
mess of new and second hand furniture.
carpets and house furnishing goods AZ
the same place, Nos. 222 and 22i Salem
avenue, tSmith buildng). Highest cash
prices paid for second hand furuiture
PERRY WILLIAMSON.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-05
COMING And GOING

+. II. Barksdale, travelling salesman
for Russell Greek Coal Company, was in
the city yesterday on business.
~ l.. Massie, OF Richmond, and ID. II.
Rucker, of Buena Vista, are among the
guests at the Ponce de Leon.
S. ID. Ferguson returned yesterday from
Franklin county, where he attended the
burial of his father.
Mrs Julian n Barksdale and son, who
nave been visiting her parents inlMarion,
returned home yesterday, accompanied
by her sister, Miss Sallie Miller.
Edgar l.. Miller, of the Interstate Telc
phone Company, who is here in the inter
est of the new telephone exchange, went
to Winston yesterday afternoon, TO be
away for II few days.
c. l.. Wilson and c. +. Epp's, of Co
lumbus. o., and. w. :. Williams, OF
Crede, W. Va, were registered ut the ST
James yesterday.
n. ?. Perkins went to Lynchburg yes
tcrday.
Rev. T. c. Denton, of Clovcrlale, was
in the city yesterday.
w. +. Carpenter, of Abingdon, Va, is
ut Hotel Roanoke.
Dir. c. G. Cannaday left yesterday af-
ternoon for Lynchburg on business.
c. l.. ITalton returned from Maybcury,
w. Va, yesterday afternoon, where he
has been on business.
w. c. Flagg, of Christiansburg, was
in the city yesterday.
y. partee. the we'll known contractor,
formerly OF this city. but now of Blue
field, was here yesterday. 4! tx.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-05
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

The firm of Williamson & Workman
hats this day been dissolved by mutual
consent, Mr.. Perry Williamson purchas
ing the interest of Mrs. j.. Il. Workman
in the firm. Tie business will he con
tinued by Perry Williamson ut 222 and
PA Salem avenue, who assumes all debt
owing by the firm. and to whom all debts
due the firm should he paid. Thanking
our friends and the public for thcir very
liberal patronage, and wishing IL continu-
ancc OF the same to the new firm.
PERRY WILLIAMSON
MHS l. L WORK. N Ak
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-14
JERSEY PRISONERS PARDONED.
The List Does Not Include Barclay
Peak, Katie Anderson's Slayer.

Trenton, July 14.-The New Jersey
board of pardons met at Sea Girt yes
terday, and pardoned ten prisoners and
paroled three, besides relnitting fines
and costs in the cases of seven others.
One of those pardoned finished his sem
tence five years ago. and was pardoned
for the purpose Of restoring him to citi-
zenship. His name is George Cox, of
Passaic county, sentenced in 1892 for
six months on the charge of conspir-
acy. Four of the prisoners were par
doned on acoomt of i'll health. These
are John Carsa"k, Hudson county, SEN
fenced to five years for breaking and
entering with intent to kill; Charles
Nabb, Cumberland county, sentenced
in 1895 to four years for abducting
girl under IA years. and whom he mar
ried; John H. McKeown, Passaic
county, 10 years for assaulting a girl
under the age Of consent; and Nicholas
Morrissey, sentenced to a similar term
for a like crime. Both these were sem
tenced in 1898, and were boys at the
time.
Others pardoned were John Carney.
of Bergen county, sentenced in 1897 for
nine months for assault and battery;
James Brooks, Atlantic county, sem
fenced to two years for assault and
battery; Daniel McGlone. Essex coun-
ty, sentenced in 1896 for IS months for
escaping from jail; William Graft, Es-
Sex county. sentenced this year for one
year for embezzlement; John Hopper,
Essex, sentenced this year to eight
months for attempting to pass false
coin.
Those paroIed were Richard Cald-
well. Union county. sentenced for five
years in 1894 for assault with intent to
kill; Richard McNabb, sentenced from
Essex county in 1896 to two years for
bigamy; and David Barry, Hudson,
sentenced in 1896 to seven years and
six months for grand larceny.
In the case of Barclay Peak, of
Mount Holly, the murderer of Katie
Anderson, pardon was refused