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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-02

Miss Miami Brown," he said. severe
ly. II wah jes happenin' 10 pass lie
window yesterday evenin' an | hyuhd
a SCUM Ut wah a smack"
"Oh. I done fohgot 10 tell you dat de
kissln' bug done broke In. You mus OF
hyuhd i'm"
Miss Miami. I bids you aGoo."
"Whah is YOU gwineY'
"I's gwine down and fin a pahfesser.
7 wants to tell i'm dat Foggy Bottom
hab done turned up a kissin' hug dat
wars a red necktie an plays de banjo"
Washington star.
"where did the dog bite the plain
un?"
"Tust outside the planning mill"
sI asked YOU. sir. where the dog bit
b-i-t-the plaintiff?"
"Oh, I'm the small OF the back"
"weIl> why didn't you say so in the
first place.
II did say So"
"You claim YOU said small or the
hack in the first place.
"No. 7 said lumbar region. "-Clevc-
land Plain Dealer.
The average weekly wagesof the men
employed in the cotton mills of Maine
are si.SS. OF the women $500. and of the
csiildren. S2.13.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-02

san Diego. Cal. 9th ult
ronfa,nin ". Arnold formerly Of
Providence. Il. L.. aged Is years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-02
New York Stocks.

Reported by Sullivan Sc Sullivan
Banigan building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-02

The value of ali rrecious stones
found In Tho United states ~ lSeN W.
sieo 90. as compared With slso's'S H'
1897.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13

you; I'll show you how to spell
Choir" Chappy collered the big
old man, and we walled them
below.
You never saw two fellows
look quite SO cheap; they had
cleaned up over $4,000 on that
trick; but they got twelve years
and half apeace. That is one
spelling school I don't think every
man goes to. You are all right,
but you still have something to
learn, although you may be we'll
educated. w. S.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13

Among the visitors who went
through the prison last week &C.
companied by Mr.. Colligan, I
accidently recognized Mrs. A. G.
McCurdy Of Minneapolis, who
with deep sympathy interests her.
self in behalf of all inmates All
those who have been fortunate
enough to enter into conversation
with her, will remember her good
and blessed advice, which taken in
time, would save us from all this
trouble and sorrow.
Her good, kind heart feels for
every one of us, and although we
have brought unhappiness upon
ourselves and others whom we
lovely entering into the wrong
road-yet her kind advice is help
full. She will tell us that we need
the help of God to enable us to
override temptation. She is doing
great work in prisons and jails,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13

The services of the Church on
last Sunday were fully up to the
ideal of Christian life. The Rev.
Mr.. Kennedy, in his prayer re-
ferred to the Almighty God as
our Father, and His Son as our
elder brother, showing US of a
future home and rest. The object
Of the lesson was to induce us to
forget that we are or have been
disobedient to His laws, and to
help us to look forward to a better
ment in our social condition and
spiritual life in the future that lies
before us. The selections sung
by the choir, and also the congre-
gational singing, appealed to the
heart, and was beautifully rem
dered.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13
Read and pass THE MIRROR to friend.

Col. G. H. Bonn, Deputy Sheriff
for Ramsey County, in charge Of
the Jail, has just returned from a
summer vacation of two weeks,
which he spent at Cincinnati, O.,
as delegate to ''The Labor Union
Convention" from Ramsey County
He brings back honorable laurels
for his interchangeable work as a
Labor Representative. He is one
of the men having his mission at
heart, and being able, can explain
the merits Of Labor Organization
in free and lucid manner.
The Colonel is liked and re-
spected by all who know him for
his genial and happy mannerisms.
AS jailor of Ramsey County Jail,
he may be said to be strict in
regard to his duty; but after duty,
then he is the friend of the unfor-
tunate, among which may be num-
bered a variety of singular charac-
tiers. There is one, Foster, who
has distinguished himself for his
vocal ability, being a thorough.
musician and vocalist. His excel
lent tenor voice, frequently at
tracts a large number of the
passers-by on the public street
who delight to hear him sing
beautiful songs, especially as the
concert is free Of charge. He is
assisted by his understudy Burns
who has an excellent contralto
voice. Then there is another
whom they designate as Happy
Harry who is also possessed of a
fine baritone voice. Besides a
various collection of other talent,
most Of whom will in the early
future become inmates of the insti-
tuition at Saltwater. All these the
Colonel manages with singular
adroitness pleasing all, offending
none, and with all, performing his
duty.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13

and she is always a welcome
friend, bringing with her the hap
by sunshine of God and loving
Savior. 5l3O.
We congratulate Mrs: McCurdy
on having recovered from her late
illness, and hope she may long be
spared to continue in her good and
holy mission at Saltwater. AL
though her welcome may be silent,
yet it will be hers from the deep
recesses of the heart of every in
mate who has the privilege Of her
acquaintance.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13

We wish to carry yon back to
the days Of your youth. Do you
remember just one circumstance
when someone said just one kind
word to you or in your behalf? Do
you remember that time? 1t was
one of the green spots in your life.
It cost so little, and it did TO much
for you. You cannot and never
will forget it. We think and be-
lieve that if all persons would
speak kindly of one another. that
then earth woulk become a real
Paradise. We must not blame
God for our condition. 1t is our
own fault, and not another's.
Speak gently to the young,
For they have enough to bare;
Pass through this world as best they may,
It's full of anxious care.
Speak gently to the aged one,
His days are growing few,
Better, perhaps, he might have done,
Had he but only knew.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13

IF THERE ARE THOSE WHO WOULD
DESIRE TO STUDY THE CARE AND
MANAGEMENT OF FARMS AND FARM =
ING; OF HORSE AND CATTLE RAILS
ING, PIGS, AND POULTRY, WE
WOULD BE GLAD TO OPEN THE
COLUMNS OF The MIRROR FOR
THOSE PURPOSES. WE THINK 1T
WOULD BE A MOST DELIGHTFUL
STUDY. TELL US ALL YOU KNOW
ON ANY OF THESE SUBJECTS, AND
WE WILL BE GLAD TO FIND SPACE
FOR YOUR PAPERS.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13
Written for The Prison Mirror.
THE SMART,S OUTWITTED.

"How do you spell Choir" asked
a man in the library.
what do you mean, paper or
music?" inquired a smart young
man who poses as an authority on
all topics.
emusic, singing of counsel" re-
piled the man in search of ortho-
graphical information.
"C-h-o-i-r," responded the smart
young man decisively.
"Q-u-i-r-e," chimed in colored
citizen, who was busy looking at
some books.
"You are referring to paper"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13
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 AMI 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, 1899-07-13

the horses bed, then his own, side
by side they sleep together, and the
horse is much the cleaner of the
two, for the horse is washed with
water, soap and brush, soap suds
are all over him, he is scraped and
brushed, and rubbed until he is
dry and sweet and clean, a lady
could rub him with her white kid
gloved hand, and not a soil or
spot of mark would be left on her
delicate glove. The horse
can tell if you are pleased with
him, or not, he knows when he
is all cleaned up ready for bed. He
will switch his tail, shake his head,
and try to talk to you, he wants
to tell you something, but poor
dumb friend, he can only fondle
you with his watery black eyes,
which look at you IN love and
gentleness, and submission to your
will and this faithful position.
The horse has held for thousand
and thousand years, and we hope
that he may still hold his own
among men, for many centuries
yet to come.
But alas, the automobile show
in Paris exhibits no less than five
million dollars worth of herseless
carriages, and this is circumstance
that requires our attention. The
amount of capital invested, and
the great convenience, and saving
Of expense will eventually drive
our old familiar friend the horse
to the back woods. Let us hope
that the automobile craze may
soon die out, and not stand before
the path of our peaceful friend.
Although we must admire the
gift of invention, still we also
admire the faithfulness Of our horse.
We have today electric street cars
all kinds Of machinery-the
Bicycle-and now we have the
Automobile Horseless vehicle.
made up for every kind of service,
from the bakers bread delivery
wagon, up to the cabby. "Cab
Sir" the Sam Sing Lee Chinese
laundryman can use them to de-
liver his things done; whilst the
lady Of fashion can sun herself
on the fashionable boulevards
without the danger of her tandem
running away. Now the day Of
the horse is practically over.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13

The horse is a noble animal; he
is the friend of man, he is also a
companion and a brother. Who
is there who having had experience
with horses but will carefully en-
dorse this statement. If you have
any doubt of it, go to merry old
England, and take a drive into a
country town, and make yourself
familiar with the circumstances of
the place, and you will see the
squires grooms, making up first
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13

On July 10th, Charles Dixon,
colored, a native of the FIJI
Islands, died within the institu-
ton. The Rev. Mr.. Kennedy con-
Quoted the funeral services in the
chapel on Tuesday at noon. The
musical selections being rendered
by the choir.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13
Advertise in THE PRISON MIRROR.

Miss Edna Kahlke of Rock
Island, ILL.,, Miss Grace Short of
Winona, and the Misses Hermione
Shepard, Jean Shepard, Mary Con-
molly and Gertrude Wolfer of the
city, we're ushered through the
institution by Supt. Connolly.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13
Written for The Prison Mirror.
THE CONVICTS FAREWELL.

Farewell, old prison, I've looked my last
Upon your sOmbre walls.
I'll put behind me all my past,
And go where duty calls.
I've spent the best years of my life
Behind your slanging door,
60 now midst the toll and strife
OF the outer world once more,
l leave you now, without tear,
To battle once again,
And face the world without fear,
That my efforts are in vain.
IT'S time that was leaving you,
Farewell my fellow men;
Yes, tits farewell, It's not adieu,
will not return again.
JOJO,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13
Read and pass THE MIRROR to friend.

Old Gent ito newsboy)-
young man, why don't you stop
smoking and swearing and, and, I
never did such things when I was
a boy"
Young Newsboy-"Say Gov,
wen did yer begin?"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13
Read and pass THE MIRROR to friend.

Shelby dear, if a footpad
was to hold you up, would you
call the police for help?'
He-''No stree, [ would do
and I would SEQ how [ would
She-'T hrow up your hands,"
He-"No, nit, never, I would
see I would place my gun, see
500"
She-"Would you fire upon
them, and be murderer, oh-?''
He-"Nit auber, [ would take
them, -see-."
During his severe gestulation
he overturned the dinner table and
all.
That same night he was held up
by footpad, and upon his knees
he delivered up all he had.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13

Mr.. Hiram Ebenezer Fishquill,
is a direct descendant of the man
who invented wooden nutmegs;
and he will be candidate for
Congress on the silver ticket, next
year.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13

James Long, sentenced in 1895
for life, on murder charge, was by
the State Board of Pardcns given
his liberty. The pardon was grant
ed on the recommendation of the
trial judge and prosecuting attor-
new.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13

Miss Prim-"Oh mama, they
say that Miss Go-out is very much
admired where ever she goes.''
Mother-''That may be quite
possible, for [ have not known her
to be at home, she is always "out.' -
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13

Mr.. J. w. Lawrence of the y.
S. Treas. Dept, st. Paul, and Miss
Maud Estey, visited the institu-
ton the past week and were
escorted through the various de-
partments by Deputy Warden
Alexander.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13
CHURCH NOTICE.

Services in the Prison Chapel at 900 o'clock
every Sunday morning. :. Protestant and
Catholic services every alternate Sunday.
Rev. S. j. Kennedy. and Rev. FIR. COrcOran
chaplainS.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13
Read and pass THE MIRROR to friend.

Rev. Father T. A. Printon of St.
Paul, accompanied by Rev. Father
Charles Corcoran of this city, were
visitors here on Monday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13
Subscribe for THE MIRROR 81 90 per anum.

Miss Agatha Snufler-"You
say Mr.. Lady Killer was veteran
was he at the warp
Mr.. Woodbe-"No, but he had
a number of engagements at New
port news in the Province Della
ware, last summer, and was lost in
seafoam.'
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13

said the smart young man, looking
sadly at the interrupter.
eve were speaking about music
4 mean music, too," said the
colored man calmly. "Q-u-i-r-e,
to sing in concert"
The smart young mans express
sion changed from sadness to con-
tempt. "You had better consult
your dictionary" he said with a
sheer.
"Never mind" retorted the
colored man. my way of spelling
may be little old-fashioned, but
you will find it correct according
to Webster; you will also find it
correct according to the Century
Dictionary, and if I am not mis-
taken it is likewise given in the
Standard. Your way, is all right
too"
The smart young man gave a
sniff of scorn. "Will Smith and
you should have collaborated on
a phonetic spelling book"
Look herep' said the colored
man. "I'll bet you $500 that
Webster's latest spells itq-u-i-r-e."
make it $780," said the smart
young man, pulling out a roll.
mo, I don't want to rob you.
Get the dictionary
The money was put up and
Webster's International, brought
out. There it was q-u-i-r-e, to
sing in concert.
Il didn't mean a verb" said the
smart young man, growing white
around the nose and ears.
"Where is the noun?"
They found that too, although
it was marked obsolete. Then the
smart young man wilted.
Il won't take your money" said
the colored man handing back the
bills. my name is Crack-shot
johnny; [ have had educational
advantages which you probably
never received, and [ spent sew
eral months learning the different
ways to spell that word. Several
years ago [ was on the Secret
Service; my partner and l had
been on the trail Of a pair of
sharpers who had repertory of
con games that would have made
the ordinary bunko-man look sick
they were men Of far more than
ordinary intelligence and had the
manners of cultured men Of the
world. The way we happened to
get them was pure accident
My partner and l were going down
from St. Paul on the river packet
there were about twenty Of us in
the smoking-room, talking and
trying to pass the time com
fortably, just as lull came in the
conversation, young man seated
at a table writing some letters
looked up with troubled air, and
said: ''Could any of you gentle
men tell me how to spell Choir
I am a little puzzled over it.
"What kind Of a one do you
mean?" asked several.
"Choir, to sing in concert,
chirped the young man, wrinkling
his brow as if to recall the proper
photography.
"C-h-o-i-r," said a scholarly man
with glasses on.
"Q-u-i-r-e," sang out we'll fed
old man off in the corner.
"C-h-o-i-r," repeated the first
man with some emphasis 81
thought every fool knew that"
''That's all right" said the old
man off in the corner.
money talks-I'll bet you $50
that Webster spells it q-u-i-r-e,
too"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13

Judge CLANCY, are you sure
the prisoner was raising a disturb
ance?"
Clancy (the cop)-"Sure yer
honor, he broke my pace and he
woke me up-and so he did, yer
honor"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13

A.-''Why is your mother-in-
law so ferocious?"
-"She cleaned her teeth with
hair restorative instead Of a
tooth brush.''
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13

Mr.. Jack Bootliby of Hammond,
Wis, and D. L. Birmingham of
this city, passed through our sane
tum on Monday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13

Standing of the clubs in Western and
National Leagues July IL.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13

PRISON OFFICIALS.
MANAGERS.
B. F. NELSON, President = Minneapolis
EDWIN DUNN, EyOta
F. w. TEMPLE, Blue Earth City
A. C. WEISS, Duluth
DAVID BRONSON, Saltwater
RESIDENT OFFICIALS.
HENRY WOLFER, warden
T. w. ALEXANDER, Deputy Warden
GEO. BIXBY, Clerk
B. j. MERRILL, Physician
MISS MARY MCKINNEY, - MatrOn
s. j. KENNEDY, Protestant Chaplain
CHARLES CORCORAN, Catholic Chaplain
PRISON AGENT.
F. A. WHITTIER, st. Paul.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-07-13

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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-01-14
An Ohio Business Woman,

Mrs. Fletcher Douthitt, of Canal
Dover, Ohio, is a wonan OF extraor-
dinary business tack, and just at pres
ent is superintendent Of the Tuscara-
was Electric Railroad running between
New Philadelphia and UhrichsviHe,
Ohio. Mrs. Douthitt is managing the
line during the absence O. her father,
the owner and builder. and will have
charge for several months at least.
When The line was first built two years
ago this remarkable woman, then Miss
Anna NitcheDer, was much interested.
and gradually acQuaintiIg herself with
the roads business, she became a very
useful assistant for her father, until
now he tec!s that tie line is as safe in
her hands as in lis. During a big
snow blockade OF the line last winter
she mounted horse and riding to the
scene OF the big drifts superir:ended
tie labor OF the big gang Of men at
VOL: in opening the line. The Clere-
land, Lorain ana Wheeling Railroad
declared war on the little electric road
ana tried to drive i: out o. business,
but 50 cieYeriv did Mr.. Nouth;t1 man
nee affairs that the war tended 70 ad-
yertise the electric road, and to IL
crease instead Of decrease its business.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-01-14
The Great Paris DressInaker.

The great dressmaker is not, except
in rare cases, al artist; he is bust
ness man employing artists and trained
artisans on large scale, engaged IN
commerce that returns very proita-
bic per cent. He is in some instances
the director only of the establishment,
which a stock company owns. HIS
position makes special calls on him,
nevertheless. He must have enough
critical knowledge to fill the highest
aesthetic demand, anda O. flair that he
may, By anticipating, present his
clients with the novelty that the So
cial movement will lead them iAvolun-
tarily to demand or to accept. He is
called upon also to act as critiefor the
manufacturers, who subinis to him tue
designs and colors proposed sor the
season ahead, and among these he
chooses what he will take 70 be made
exclusively for him, what ,ae will
take on commission, and sh4t others
he will take to pay for if be finds it
convenient to use them. He is sort
Of barometer, registering the varla-
tions Of fashion for the use of the
manufacturers, who are guided by his
choice as to what some time thereafter
the great public is likely to demand.
Ada Cone. in Scribner's.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-01-14
Hints About Wells.

Little by little the wells are climb,
ing upward, and Paris says that they
may now be worn no further over the
face than just beneath the nose.
This fashion has certainly its con-
yenience to recommend it.
Some one remarked: "What COM
fort for one to be able to drink an ice
cream soda Or take cup of tea without
all that bother of raising the veil and
the worse bother Of getting it down
again
There are ali kinds Of veilings, but
before buying little study OF effect is
necessary. A face that looks we'll
behind a thin gauze, with occasional
dots, will look wan and haggard under
g Russian net, heavy with chenille
balls. Women who persist in wear
ing dotted veil under one of chiffon
are simply running their eyesisht.
Doctors say that the wearing of wells,
dotted ones in particular, is ruinous
to the eyesight, and also that oculists
owe large part of their incomes to
this feminine habit. If wells must be
worn, the bow at the back must be
avoided and the ends drawn into the
smallest kind Of knot and tucked out
Of sight.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-01-14
LITERARY NOTES.

George ". Gable, who has just ended
a somewhat lengthy visit to England,
where he was very cordially received,
promises to write a book OF his impress
sions Of England. Turn about is fair
play.
The demolition Of Furnivall's inn,
Ho!bo-n, is now almost complete. The
last portion Of the birthplace Of Pick
wick to fall under the destroyer's hand
will be the gateway, which still stands
forlorn amid the ruin-leading no.
where.
Surprise has been expressed mat the
Ashburnham first folio Shakespeare
brought only s2,925 at a recent sale.
It was supposed that not less than S4,-
600 would be realized from it. The
reason given is that after it was cata-
losued two or three small blemishes
were discovered, which were thought
to detract from its value.
WI. Swinburne left Oxford without
taking a degree and takes pride In
avowing his illiteracy. Notwithstand-
ing this fact, he is master Of Greek
and French. He grows more eccentric
in his waxing years, now approaching
three score and ten, lives near London,
but is almost never seen in society,
and is particularly food Of children
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-01-14
Teachers Country Club.

Chicago teachers are going to launch
out into a new enterprise. They are
going into country life, the pleasures
of farm life and the delights Of rural
existence in summer, on the co-opera-
tive plan.
They are going to systematic and
arrange the methods by which an an
nual vacation may be enjoyed at little
expense on their own farm. They are
now organizing what may be called
the Teachers Country Club, where
rest and health may be obtained and
out-of-door sports may be INDUCED N.
Their plan for q country club with o
model farm attached for the purposes
OF revenue is far in advance OF any
scheme put forward by teachers Or
CARNATIONS in other cities. If the plan
is successful-apd the promoters have
no doubt on this score-the teachers
Of Chicago will have accomplished
something which has never before been
attempted imes-Heraid.