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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-03-16
SUNDAY IN PRISON.

Sunday is the day most dreaded by
prisoners. 1t is then that one feels
the effects of Imprisonment with all
its dreariness and monotony. 1t is
then that thoughts start arambling
over many "reminiscences: some exhil-
aratlng, some quiet pleasant followed
by those Of darkness and gloom.
Memory now turns to fond parents:
visage appears, yet no voice; a smile,
yet without utterance-nOw evanes.
cent. "When shall we meet again %
is inaudibly asked. but without reply.
In reverie, your mind now carries you
to the dismal prospects hence-to the
anticipated time of your remittance IN
the worldly battle of life, and for a
time you view all at its worst. Like
as Macbeth, you exclaim, SLOW is it
with me that every noise appalls me Z"
But this trend Of disposition has its
termination, thus our better nature
in turn, recOnciles us with ideas more
liberal and brings personified matters
under observation in more optimistic
light.
AS to rising and retiring, there is
little or no distinction made Sundays,
and all bob about as serenely as ever
until after breakfast. 1t is from this
on that prisoners are effected and
in duress vile. His cell measures 7x5
x7, with a doorway of about 6x3 lead
ing to gallery. In this cell opposite
the doorway is a ventilator with an
aperture the size of boys fist. In
this spacious apartment Mr.. Con now
finds himself encamped. 1t is here
the daily toilet is arranged. 1t is here
that he gets his "satify" out of the
corncob.
Supinely couched on the bed, the
after breakfast smoke is next in order;
but owing to the delay in getting fire,
or light as it is more often phrased,
it frequently happens that we go with
out. With some book or periodical
we now become deeply interested; and
right here it may be noted that of
books, periodicals, etc., more choice
selection could not be desired, much
less expected, and of assortment is
such as would content the fastidOus.
This probably accounts for the fact
that among many of the inmates may
be found men who in knowledge of
Of a IN ri hni
hold their own with many citizens of
degree. Hereto | can also exclude
those bearing degrees, of which there
are no few. To recur, hardly do we
become interested in our perusaI when
bang! bang! comes the call to chapel.
The participating in the chapel SER
vices not being compulsory and the
regularity of attendance could also be
accounted for aside from the excellent
sermon and music, in the fact that
prisoners are only too anxious to get
an opportunity to get out of their coop
even for the time being rather than
remain in cell, the atmosphere of
which has become decidedly foul, al
though furnished with many modern
improvements for ventilation, also be
cause holidays it is impracticable to
sufficiently ventilate, with the hazard
and risk of endangering many with
draft. In chapel therefore remarkably
few inmates are absent. Thus also
the noteworthy familiarity with which
the men participate in the hymns
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-03-16
TERMS. S1.OOp per year, in advance
Six Months so cents.

It's no sign, that the small boy whose
father leads him to the woodshed, and
there serves out justice, is patriotic
because he feels stripes and sees stars.
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Many man is held under suspicion
of being brute, when the panied
expression on his wife's face, is caused
by corn and tight pair of shoes.
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The trouble with the milk of human
Kindness" convict gets, is that it's
been skinned so often that even the
color of it gives him the blues.
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If you ask Fireman how good his
business is, he's not joshing if he says,
''best OUT
Penologists state that crime is hered-
ity. Wonder if that's the reason so
many family trees are shady
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OWED TO HANS MILLER
He's handy man with shooting stick,
An extra good hand with chase;
He's full of fun and hilarity
Whenever he gets to the case.
The editors all admire him.
And whenever him they see;
All shout O.! Dutchy.
You are the man for me-
**.
Arfo of
full. Religion at moral and social per-
fection. Reformation of the criminal
classes at machine perfection.
| cannot understand why the Chapel
is called the Court Room. Whenever
l am reported always go to the head
of the street
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don't mind putting on this lawn
tennis suit Mr.. StOrekeeper, for sure
they are sign of summer; and my
thoughts are ever far away in my coun-
try, where it is now summer time. AS
L am consistent person, it pleases me
to know that my outer man is clothed
in raiment that BELTS the sunny con-
dition of my mind.
.s**
After donning his summer suit, Dan
viewed himself critically for a few
moments, and then exclaimed: "Well
was always contrary divil! Here 1
am trying to alter the course of
come after spring, [ am making it
come after a fall
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-03-16

The photographer gives you
face value, but he does it in a ne
negative sort of way. - Orange
IVA Observer.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-03-16
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Written for The Prison Mirror
Pabulum Animae.
Soul of mortal, spark divine!
The food that makes thee strong
Is daily acts of love performed
Amid the suffering thrOng:
Each tear dried, each kindled smile.
Shall round thine exile here,
And bear thee ON Loves piniOns,
To thy Celestial Sphere.
Written for The Prison Mu1Or
The ConVicts Tale.
My lady do not your pennies beseech:
I'll need them no more.
Take not from thy store;
For greater the need for prayer or creed,
Or the love of a lady like you.
wy oColy! 1iOC W tcli IL tonight,
Thy heart is too kind.
1t still should be blind.
For sorrows like mine no loving heart line.
have wasted the hope that had been.
Could tell not the date of my fall if l would;
My birth was in grief;
My tail shall be brief
Was cursed in my youth, fOrsaken by truth;
While no love of a mother knew.
sowed all the fOlles of youth, and reaped
OF the seed all the
Grief and the shame;
The way seems so dark, not even spark
Shines athwart my path of ill-fame.
A prayer softly said, and a few falling tears;
And one weary mind,
Left fOllies behind;
No love had he knOwn-al pleasure OutgrOwn
But Oh, who could have heart to condemn?
L turn from the answer, and pray can you tell
Where gOeth his soul,
BeyOrd the control
Of evil and wrong? No more can belong
To the wicked, the low and the vile.
But God has remembered him. dark was hi
path,
He gave him seat
Way down by his feet.
The first that he knew of love that was true
And his soul found contentment and peace.
FANNIE FULLERTON
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-03-16

Written for The Prison M1rror.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-03-16

He's handy man with shooting stick,
An extra good hand with chase;
He's full of fun and hilarity,
Whenever he gets to the case.
The editors all admire him.
And whenever him they see;
All shout o! Dutchy.
You are the man for me.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-03-16

Art aims at perfection of the beauti-
full. Religion at moral and social per-
fection. Reformation of the criminal
classes at machine perfection.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-08-26
A ltrlIIlnni lnAc.imsns

Probably one OF the prottiest pieces
OF financial foresight. US well AZ keen
sta,ccraf,. on record was tho acauIsi.
tion Of the shares which Great Britain
holds In the Suex canal. Condemned
by the ahof,-sish,ci at the time, events
have since proved the wisdom OF the
policy. A mere Investment tho
purchase OF these shares was u spien.
did stroke OF buslnof.. Tho sum Of
t.oso.ooo pounds was originally paid for
them, and their market value At the
present day ir close upon 2s.00e. 900
pounds. Moreover. the original pur-
chase price has been more than ro-
turned In dividends. 40 that Ora,
Britain stands In the position that she
10 the holder OF :5.ooooo0 pounds Of
capital which has not coat her q half
penny TO acquire. and which produces
an annual income Of some thre~-quar-
trrs OF q million. while also bestowing
on hsr an enormous political inau-
euee.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-08-26
where Was -. Patrick Horn.

vne question OF where was ST. l-.,-
rick born often crops up. and IL would
seem as II there were as many claim
ants for the honor OF his birth as there
were for that OF Homer. The Rev Ed
ward O'Brien. of L!mavady, Ireland
starts n new theory In n late issu, Of
the Irish Ecclesiastical Record. The
patron saint o! Erin has generally got.
ten the credit OF halling from Scotland
but Mr.. 0'3rlen claims Spain as the
land OF his nativity. He tMr. O'Brien)
holds that ST. Patrick was either horn
Mt Emporia or was living there when a
very young child. Emporia Is on the
Clyde mot the Scottish river of TINT
name. bu; the Clodcnus) which falls
In the Gulf OF Rosas lRhoda). a gulf Of
the Thyrrcnc sea. the Mare Infernum
OF the Romans. The saints grandfatb-
cr was a prerbytcr. or member OF the
supreme council, and his father was n
doeurio. The city OF which he was dc.
curlo was VIcus. an episcopal see. I,
was on the River Alba Fiubia, in tho
territory OF Tiburnc. The argument.
for this theory are most logical. and
ars certain TO lead 10 nm Interesting
discussion amongst archacologlsts and
historians,
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-08-26
PREPARING FOR a NEW PLAY.
Complete Model In Miniature of the
Scenery Made Bssors the Production.

Complete Model In Mlniaturs of the
Scenery Made Before tho Production.
The preparation for new play. as
far as the scenery is concerned, Is
most interesting. A complete model
in miniature is made, about the size
Of one of the German toy theaters seen
In the shops. The picture is carefully
painted. the rocks II there be any, and
the foliage are cut out, and all the de-
tails are followed with no less thought
than when the real affair is attacked.
mounted on pasteboard, and II the
scheme be an interior there are real
curtains in miniature. flights Of steps
and the hangings, all seriously worked
out. 1t Is something that would de-
light the heart Of boy and furnish
him with endless amusement. These
models are kept until after the piece
Is produced, and are then put away on
shelves, alas, only to warp and be-
come covered with dust. But the mas
ter painters work does not end here
by any means, for there are lights to
10 arranged since they play an impor-
tant part In the performance, and they
must be regulated by the scheme OF
color; SO there are long conferences
with electricians and many discussions
with the makers OF glass shades where
by the exact tints may be obtained.
When every detail has been settled,
then the great acres of canvas are
spread on the paint frames and the
drawing is begun. Large china pots
are used for the colors. These are fill
ed with paints which are mixed with
water and size. and enormous brush
es put the pigment on the canvas. 1t
Is wonderful to watch the artist, who
dashes on the paint with no apparent
care and who has to work fast to COW
er the surface before the color dries,
which 1t does very quickly.-New York
Commercial Advertiser.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-08-26
HE OBJECTED
To the nride's Low-Necked Dr-ss and
she Jiited Hin, at the Altar.

Ts the Hride's I.ow-Necked Dress and
she Tilted llis, At the Altar.
Derby Comm Special New York
World: II was because Florine Pc
quikney. the Thomasville beauty. who
was to have become the bride OF DR..
James J. Mccarthy Of Meriden. Insist
ed on wearing a low-necked dress that
her nancc refused to go to the altar
with her. THAT sort Of thing for q
morning wedding would frighten tho
natives" protested Dr. Mccarthy. as
she stood before him In her wedding
gown. He had Just come In from Merl-
den with his best man. procured the
marriage license. and had dropped In
At his nancee's home on the way to
his hotel. where he was to dress for
the wedding. Miss Florine burst out
crying and her mother denounced the
critical bridegroom. Young man."
she said. you're . fool. and II my
daughter marries you I'll disown her"
Then the doctor weakened. but II was
In vain he retracted. Mrs. Pequigney
and Miss PequiEney Indignantly left
the house and caught the very next
train for home. Miss PeQuigney is \
telegraph operator and her mother 10
widow. The friends Of both parties
say the wedding 10 on.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-08-26

Remember that cholera morbus,
cholera infantum, summer com
plant. bilious collie, dlarrhuea and
dysentery are each and all catarrh
OF the bowels, Catarrh Is the only
correct name for these affections
Pe-ru-na is an absolute specific for
these ailments. which are so com
mon In summer. Dr. Hartman. in
practice of over forty years, never
lost n single case OF cholera infau-
tnm, dysentary. diHrrhoca or chol-
era morbus, and his only remedy
was Pe-ru-na. Those desiring fur
ther particulars should send for a
free copy of Summer Catarrh."
Address DR.. Hartman. Columbus, o.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-08-26

county has known of no such sensa-
tton as tho murder OF young Mrs.
Newhart. and tremendous public sym
pathy has been aroused for the prac-
tically orphaned children. II. as is
supposed, Newhart's fate has been de-
cided by the words from his baby's
lips. every effort will be made to keep
the two little girls from realizing the
horror Of the situation. In any event,
1t Is likely that they will be adopted
or well cared for by those who have
shown the most sympathy for them.
1t Is but few weeks since the cruelty
and neglect with which Frank New
hart is said to have made life hateful
to his overworked young wife reached
their friGhtful elimination. For nine
years Mrs. Newhart. her nelghbors
say. suffered endless petty tortures
which made her an old woman at 25.
but did not succeed In crushing out
her love for her drunken husband.
The secret Of her forbearance. they
say, Is that Newhart when soDer was
sincerely devoted to her and his chill
dren. Unhappily. the occasions when
he could be called sober grew fewe,
and fewer. Newhart was a laborer
and made at the best but small wages,
barely enough to keep alive q family
Of four. In the last year or two most
Of his paltry earnings went for drink.
Al home he was brutal and abusive.
The children went hungry. The moth
er lived on. hoping vaguely for relief.
One day the neiGhbors heard a shot
6red In the Newharts' tiny cottage.
Then . scream. Some one ran for
policeman. When the ofncers arrived
they found Mrs. Eewhart's dead body.
her husband suffering from a severe
wound In his side. and the two chill
drsn hidden away. too frightened to
cry for help. Newhart forced the men
to listen to his explanation. my wife
tried to kin me-" he said. Il could
not defend myself. 20 struggled with
her to wrench the revolver from her
hand. She had the strength of mad
woman and resisted me. The revolv-
Or was discharged as We fought and
killed her. am helpless. you see.
from the bullet she sent through mo-"
The policemen relented. There was
no reason why the mans story should
not be true. Nevertheless. hs must be
put under arrest until hearing could
be held. Suilenly. Newhart submitted,
his story.
A day or two ago the hearing was
held before Squire" Williams. the
leading Judge Of the district. The
neighborhood had been canvaassd
meanwhile for possible witnesses Of
the conflict between Newhart and his
wife. None could be found. There
were plenty Of gossips who were ready
70 tell what they thought Of Frank
Nswhart and how much they had
liked his wife. but Of evidence not q
scrap. whichever had been the as
saiiant there had been. Il was plain,
10 deliberation. The murder was due
70 . sudden passion OF hate on the
part OF one OF them. The crime was
almost unique In the absence OF clcws
Il afforded. The ofacers Of the law
were at their wits ends.
But wise Squire williams had q plan
vhlnh be did not coande. When the
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-08-26

the men who heard her wept as she
gave her pitiful testimony. But little
Mary grew bolder a. she went on.
me and Annie" she said. was
playing In the kitchen. Mamma, she
was sweeping. Papa came In. He was
awful mad. He say bad words to
mamma. Mamma she cry and papa
he hit her ON the head. Annie and
me we scared and hide under the
table. We 'frad papa whip US. too.
Papa he keep ON saying bad words
and then he got into bedroom. Mann
ma she cry awful.
Papa come ont with shooter and
he say to mamma, Me shoot you now.'
Mamma she awful scared. She cry
out. oh. God, Frank. don't kill me-
Frank is papa's name. you know.
Papa he push her away from him
and shoot the shooter. Mamma cry
awful loud. She awful hurt. She fell
down on floor and blood all come.
Papa he didn't care-he Just stand
right by and shoot shooter twice.
Mamma she dead, guess. cause
she never say anything more. Papa
he walked up and down. Me and
Annie was SO 'fraid we dasn't cry.
Then policeman and lot of people
shout out In the yard and papa he put
shooter up against him, like this. and
shoot. and blood come. too, and make
his shirt red. Then policemen came
and papa tight him with club, and
then they take him away. Me and
Annie don't know what to do, We all
alone"
After this evidence the squire was
not long in committing Newhart to
Jail without bail.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-08-26
ELECTRICAL sARszR SHOPS.
orsss AAvaasss llaAs ~ P.ris ..roasorsa
Artssts.~

Great AAvaasss AAAs ~ Paris 'sTonsofial
AFtasts.~
The French are following up their
active crusade against the injection
carrying practices Of the ordinary bar.
be(s shop by the equipment Of shay
ing and halr-cutting saloons with
complete set Of electrical appliances.
In Paris the brush aud comb and the
ehAying brush are disinfected or Dip
PED into an antiseptic solution every
time they are used, and for each Gus
TONER they are practically clean. This
enactment has greatly reduced the
amount Of skin dlseascs-some Of them
loathsome aud dangerous-which were
Formerly caught In the BARRIERS chair.
The Parislans, having improved the
hygiene Of their barbern' shops, are
now increasing their comfort BY rum
ming them electrically. In q shop re-
Gently fitted out hot water II obtained
by passing the stream Of hydrant
through German silver tube In
soapstone case. The tubing is electric
ally heated, so that the water is nearly
oolIing when 1t passes out Of the spig-
OF. The old heating irons, which often
burned the hair, are no longer used for
curling. The electric curling irons,
which have taken their place, are safe
and sure. as they can be brought TO
any temperature, which they will re.
tain indefinitely. Scissors are out Of
date, and the cutting OF hair 10 now
done by clipping machines, the speed
or which can bc regulated to nicety
ny the operator. Where 1t Is desired
TO singc the hair the clipping machine
gives place to the electrically heated
platinum wire. which passes across the
teeth OF metallic comb. The comb
iakes up certain quantity Of the hair,
holding II for an instant: the BARRIERS
man presses tiny button at the end
or the comb. and there Is nn influx of
current which heats the wire. Az the
wire approaches red heat tho hair Is
burned on neatly and smoothly and its
ends are sealed up In most approved
fashion.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-08-26
Aztec CalendAv

The Santa Fe Route has issued
handsome six months calendar, July
TO December. 1899, which contains six
separate reproductions in color, Skill
inches. OF f. A. Burbank's celebrated
portraits OF Pueblo Indians; one for
each month.
These are the same reproductions
used In Brush and Pencil" and can
not be obtained separately for less
than $1.5O. In fact. some Of them al.
ready command high premium. The
Aztec Calendar also has an engraved
rover containing reproduction Of the
ancient Aztec Calendar stone.
Obtninnble for % cents by applying
10 ]. +. Hall, General Agent A., r. 4 8.
i. Ry.. Denver. May bc ordered by
mall.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-08-26
TREASURE TROvE.
The Innocence of One of the Prisoner.
Saved Him,

Inc innocence OF One OF the Prisoners
Saved Him.
In 1868 man named Thomas Butch
er, n laborer in the employment OF a
farmer at Mountfiell in Sussex, was
plowing field one fine day when his
plowshare threw up n long piece of
metal like brass, with a trumpet at
each end. and doubled up like coil of
string. says Chambers Journal There
were several other similar pieces in the
same furrow, the whole weighing alto
gether eleven pounds. Butcher, who
had very little Imagination, thought
nothing Of the find, and allowed the
metal to lie at the bottom of the field
till evening, when he carried 1t home.
thinking 1t to be the discarded orna-
mcn's OF some gentleman's hall or par
lor. subsequently he mentioned the
matter casually to an acquaintance
named Thomas. who, after taking a
look at the so-called brass. and consult
Ing with his brotherln-iaw. Willett.
went to Butchers house with n pair of
scales and a great show of honesty.
and bought the metal at the rate OF
''NP'"'e " Pouhu -HNc anu slSpenCe
for the lot The plowman heard moth
Ing more OF the transaction until his
acquaintances began to annoy him by
inquiring jestingly II he had found any
more old brass lately. and then 4, leak
ed out that Thomas and willet, had
sold the brass" to Arm OF gold refin-
ers In Cheapside for f529 13s I'd. The
crown took the matter up. an inques,
was held by the coroner. and Thomas
and Willett were at once arrested,
Butcher. whose simplicity had saved
him from temptation. was an Innocent
finder: but the prisoners, who. knowing
how the metal had been found. had
bought It as brass and sold It for their
own benefit as gold. were convicted on
the evidence and punished severely.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-08-26

Robert Downing, the TraEcdlan.
Il find it a preventive against all
sudden summer ills that swoop upon
one In changing climates and water.
1T is the finest travelling companion
and safeguard against malarial in
fuences.
ITO sum 1t up, Pe-ru-na has done me
more good than any tonic have ever
taken"
Healthy mucous membranes protect
the body against the heat Of summer
and the cold of winter. Pe-ru-na Is
sure to bring health to the mucous
membranes of the whole body.
Write for a copy OF Dr. Hartman's
latest book entitled Summer Cutarrh." "
Address DR.. Hartman, Columbus o.
The Monte Vista journal., 1899-08-26
,.... NJ. Near. ..A Nc. n.,.....

The ioitcrerx down At one Of the
TO see = young woman 20 tumbling
head over heels down = rather long
flight Of stcps-and Jack went tum-
bling after. In other words. her cs-
cort made an effort to catch her that
merely resulted In his following hcr ex-
ample. hut tho sad part Of Il was the
way he took tho whole disaster. She
had made him ridiculous. and he was
Indignant at her In consequence. and
the poor girl found that not only had
she bumped her head. but that she
had losi his heart when she iost her
baiaAre.-Nsw York Evening Sun.