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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-01-24

tremens. Your life would then hang
on the mere caprice of the man.
Then there is the chemist who makes
up prescription for you. How easy
it would be for him to make mistake
and give you deadly poison! How
often in point of fact is this sort of
mistake made! And there is your
cook, to whom, perhaps, you have given
warning, and who has good reason to
detest you. With what ease could that
cook poison you, not merely with flan-
mel pancakes, or plum pudding, or any
of the deadly cOncoctions in which
too careless government permits her
to deal, but with genuine rat poison or
any other fatal drug.
Consider the ease with which your
housekeeper. when you have accused
her of too great laity in permitting the
cat to drink your best whisky, could
put damp sheets on your bed, and so
make you present of pneumonia,
rheumatism or consumption. Remem-
Der how completely your life is at the
mercy of the engine-driver who is in
charge OF the train in which you are
travelling, or of the various signalmen
who are supposed to see that the line
is clear, and OF the hack-driver who
puts you in sudden danger of an attack
of heart-faiIure on demanding his fare
for having driven you short distance.
And think of the grocer or wine-dealer
who may at any time adulterate your
wine or whisky with water from the
sanitary canal, and thereby serve you
with all sorts and conditions of un-
desirable microbes with all their at
tendant horrors.
Thus we go through life carrying our
lives, not precisely in our own hands
but in the hands of all sorts and condi-
tions of men and women. We could
be done to death in dozen different
ways daily, if the persons whom we are
compelled to trust proved incompetent
or faithless.
That in the midst of so many dan
gers we should any of us manage to
reach middle life is simply wonderful.
How we manage to do it is certainly
a mystery. Nervous mothers often
express the opinion that it is miracle
that any man or woman succeeds in
living through single year of his or
her perilous existence. A. r. S.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-01-24
TepMa.( Shopper year, In advance
Six Months so cents.

to obtain an article much used by them
at price lower than they could other
wise obtain it? If not, then the twine
plant should be abolished. Does the
one-tenth of one per cent which repre-
sents the proportion of prison-made
goods to the entire production of simi-
lar articles manufactured in this coun.
try, actually form menace to the sue
cessful development of free labor?
Then the shoe plant should be abol-
ished. Has the policy forced upon the
great State of New York by the efforts
of organized labor, which has stopped
absolutely the production of any ar
ticles for sale by the prisoners of the
Empire State, and which leaves men to
brood in solitary confinement over
their wrongs, real or fancied, until
brain and heart break, and they curse
God and die, has this been success?
In the present over-crowded condi-
tion of the various crafts of skilled
labor, as claimed by the members of
those crafts, is it we'll to teach others.
and those others criminals, the secrets
of these trades? IT not, then it is un-
wise to establish in our prisons schools
where inmates may be taught those
trades by which they might earn an
honest living when set at liberty.
l confess cannot answer; and sit
ing at the feet of Gamaliel I shall
listen with the greatest interest to the
expression of opinion by those who
follow me.
I thank the members for their re
spectful attention. have tried not to
advance any idea or state any fact,
both and either of which understand
to be in direct violation of the rules of
the Club.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-01-24

military prisoners two and half
miles to the new work at Leavenworth
each morning, bringing them back to
sleep in the old cell house. 1t is a
question of very little time when the
present location must be abandoned, or
a very considerable amount of money
injudlciously expended in the construc-
tion of new buildings. With, however,
a new prison decided on, the shops for
such industries as are to be followed
could be first constructed and occupied,
the men going to their daily task a
distance not to exceed a mile. This
would give them few minutes each
day in the open air, which the Physi-
clan assures me would be one of the
most humane and sanitary privileges
which could possibly be extended to
them. No matter what we are to do
with our cOnvicts plead for the en-
dorsement, by the liberal, intelligent
judgment of this representative body,
of such efforts as may be made to in
augurated, better methods, to
provide better facilities, and to
pursue broader policy in the
care of these unfortunate wards of the
State, in some of whom at least, the
good has not all been destroyed, and
who may yet be won back to useful
honorable citizenship.
Such are the conditions surrounding
the convicts today. What can best be
done with them? You have many
things to consider in arriving at an in
telligent conclusion. Is the maintenance
of an industry which teaches moth
ing to those engaged in it PROPOSE
tion to be defended merely because it
is operated in the interest of one class
of tax payers, thereby enabling them
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-01-24
Written for The PRISON Mirror.
A September Morn.

Late last night, as we'll slept,
FOndest visions O'er me crept:
1 saw bright September moon
Break o'er fields of tasseled corn;
The Standing sun, DER tempted hill,
Danced upon the ripping rill;-
Beauty did my soul beguile,
AS stayed my steps awhile,
Where the precipice and brake
Mark the margin of lake.
Gazed 1, on the lakelet trim,-
Wild flowers danced upon its brim.
Pine trees, tall and tangled brake,
Were seen within the limpid lake.
1 herd the wild dolOrous note
Bubbling from songbirds throat;
And the waving willow tree
Chant its morning melody.
Blushing flowers, with fragrance rare,
Scented sweet the morning air
When sleep again I'd fain,
See that glorious morn again.
SLIM JOHNSON
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-01-24

hold office during the pleasure of the
Board; all other officials and employees
! are appointed by the warden, subject to
the approval of the Board and may be
removed by him at will.
The prison buildings are unfortun-
ately located in a deep ravine in the
city OF Saltwater. They are obsolete
in construction, restricted in size and
have been added to from time to time
without the slightest attempt at a
comprehensive or intelligent plan of
enlargement. The shops where the
prisoners find employment are series
OF old shells of buildings, rapidly
falling to decay, remnants of the car
building plant of defunct contract
! corporation. The nature of the sur
roundings renders it impossible to
acquire more land for the uses of the
prison, and the present enclosure is
crowded to the utmost limit.
The cell house is good example of
how cell house should not be built.
Wing and transcept have been added
from time to time, many of the cells
being so dark even in the brightest
days that reading or writing by an
inmate is impossible. Thus, prisoner
occupying one of these cells is doomed
on Sundays and holidays, through no
fault OF his, to the worst feature of
solitary confinement The use of these
cells has been abandoned during the
past year, but an increase in the num-
ber of prisoners above five hundred and
thirty would render their use again
necessary.
The dining-rooms occupied by the
first and second grade men, are crowded
far beyond their reasonable capacity
and do not admit of enlargement The
hospital is an excellent modern build
ing, but far too small, and, as the prison
physician points out in his last report,
should be at once supplemented by
another building for the purpose of
| ioOloClllS COiCdS,COUo UlSCdScS.
All the work of the prison proper is
performed by inmates the preparation
and cooking of the food, bread-making,
serving meals, making underclothes
and outside garments and repairing the
same; repairing shoes, darning socks,
making sheets and piliowcases and
towels, and doing all the laundry work.
A large number of men, about sixteen,
are required to keep the dollhouse
clean, the floors of which are scrubbed
every day. Then there are the hospital
attendants, the printers, the librarians,
few trustys, generally old men, who
work about the greenhouses, grounds
and streets, the blacksmith and machine
men, and the day and night engineers
and firemen. There are few repairs or
changes of any ordinary character but
what are done by the inmates. Al
though the number of inmates varies
as much as hundred between maxi
mum and minimum in the course of a
year, the number as above employed
remains of necessity constant and is,
in round numbers, about one hundred
and fifty, all told. From this number,
nearly one-third of the present popula-
tiOn, the State does not and cannot
derive any revenue whatever.
I will not weary you with any minute
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-01-24

Ancient history informs us that some
three thousand years ago on the plain
of Troy, when the Grecians, having
constructed the famous wooden horse
as an ostensible gift to the goddess
Minerva, we're waiting with such pa
thence as they could command, the
success of their stratagem, Laoccoon
the priest, endeavored to dissuade
his countrymen from taking the pom
derous horse within the walls, making
use of these famous words: 81 distrust
the Greeks even when bringing gifts
Like him, am fearful what may be
back of an apparently harmless in
vitation to speak. a novice in the
profession, if such it be, of caring for
convicts, I am called on, and the honor
I cheerfully acknowledge, by this re-
preventative body whose chief amuse-
ment is, like the Athenians of old, to
hear and tell some new thing. 1 am
called on, say, to answer the rather
intricate and far-reaching question,
"'What shall we do with our convicts %
AS an organization which has for its
object the discussion of all the live
questions of the day, always mindful
to differ from what the other fellow
thinks, no matter what that may be, |
am free to conjecture that this subject
must have been carefully considered
by each and every one here present in
its broadest bearings; possible by some
without any settled convictions further
than that feeling of loyalty to the ira
ditions of the Club which is sufficient
to bring each gentleman to his feet
with the protest II cannot agree with
the honorable speaker" For myself
at the outset, l admit the only answer
which has suggested itself to me has
been, to prevent our convicts from
getting away, at least SO long as 1 am
warden.
But in order that you gentlemen
may have an opportunity to round out
the opinions on this subject which
you have doubtless already formed
and which, when expressed will
am confident furnish the
proper answer to the question be-
fore the Club, it may not be amiss fol
me to detail briefly the physical con.
ditions as they exist at Saltwater
Michael Angelo might have painted the
Last Judgment with whitewash brush
had he been driven to the necessity,
but don't believe he could; and while
the gentlemen here gathered may have
the question under discussion properly
solved, 1 cannot but think that possibly
some slight points which l may touch
on, may have been overlooked by them
1t is with this idea alone that presume
to speak.
The Minnesota State Prison is under
the immediate and absolute control OF
Board of Managers consisting of five
persons appointed by the governor
one each year, who hold office for the
period of five years unless sooner re.
moved for cause, the law providing
that not more than three members shall
belong to either political party. OF the
Board the governor is not even an ex-
officio member.
The warden, physician and chaplains
of whom there are two, one Protestant
and one Catholic, are selected by and
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-01-24
WHAT SHALL WE DO WITH
OUR CRIMINALS?

Address delivered by General c. McC. Reeve before the
sixty-eighth meeting of the Informal Club of St. Paul.
famous
ire W
20 Constiu No DressCo
ad Beats
Meannes
Vitupea
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-05-10
Beware of a Couch.

A cough is not disease but a
symptom. Consumption and bron-
chilis, which are the most dangerous
and fatal diseases. have for their first
indication a persistent cough, and if
properly treated as soon as the cough
appears are easily cured. Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy has proven wonderfully
successful, and gained its wide reputa-
ton and extensive sale by its success
in curing the diseases which cause
coughing. If it is not beneficial it will
not cost you cent For sale by c.
w. Kinney & Co.. Druggists.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-05-10
SOCIETY AFFAIR.
Silver State Lodge No ~, Ladies'
Society to B. of L. F., Celebrate
Their Second Anniversary.

y
One hundred guests were delight
fully entertained and banqueted at
Music Hall Wednesday night by Silver
State Lodge No. III. Ladies Society
to the B. of L. F., the occasion of the
affair being their second anniversary.
Cleverly and nobly did the assembly
of hosts prove themselves gracious
entertainers. The hall never looked
prettier because the ladies' looked
pretty and everybody was aglow with
happiness.
At nine O'Clock the ladies' invited
the guests to play cards, and to be in
accordance with the feelings of SO
many of our loving young people. the
game was progressive hearts with
cards. Some won out that evening
and others are winning as fast as they
can.
Mrs. A. Applegate proved to be the
best player and won the progressive
prize. box Of fine stationery. Miss
Mae Givan won the BOBBY prize, de-
lightful "dollet" twins-not mates.
Mr.. McBeth was given a rubber ball
with a string attached, on general
principles-faithful cheating.
At twelve o'clock the guests were
seated to banquet and the table. ex-
tending the length Of the hall, was
laden with substantials and dellcacies
and ornamented by beautiful bouquet:
of fragrent roses Of all colors. Appeas-
ing justice was done by all.
Merrlment making and dancing wa.
INDUCED in until two O'Clock. Misse.
BIiven and Marshall furnished music
for the occasion.
The success Of the occasion wa.
without parallel, and all declared the
ladies Of Silver State Lodge charming
entertainers.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-05-10
Field Day.

The field day given by the High
School Wednesday was we'll attended
and heartily enjoyed by all. The racing.
voting and jumping was we'll contested
and the winners will probably make a
showing in Reno today and tomorrow.
The High School Association will be
represented from Wadsworth as follows:
Defamation contestants, Miss Ma
bel Evans and Frank Allen.
iOo-yard race. Clarence Esden.
44o-yard race. w. M. Thrall.
22o-yard race. Clarence Esden.
High jump. Clarence Esden.
Pole volt, John Monte.
Shot put, Allen Wickland and w.
M. Thrall.
Running broad jump, Allen Wick
land.
Many Of the Wadsworth people will
attend and Wadsworth will share in
part OF the laurels.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-05-10
HONOR A GUEST.
The G. |. A. to the B. L. E. Banquet
at the Residence of MIR. and
Mrs. E. Shcpley.

Mrs. Nj. E. Cassel. Grand Vice
President and EdItress Of the G. |. A.
t. the B. of L. E., visited Wadsworth
last Tuesday and was rendered a re-
ception by Division AZ at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. Spepley.
Vocal and instrumental music was
rendered by Mrs. M. E. Cassell, Misses
Leta Yeargin and Lila Abbay; recita-
ton by Miss Mabel Evans. Cards were
played among other amusements.
An elaborate supper was served at
IL o'clock.
Mrs. Cunningham, in behalf Of Di-
vision 48, presented Mrs. Cassell with
souvenirs of Wadsworth and Nevada.
Mrs. Cassell responded in a delightful
manner and spoke for several minutes
in behalf Of the Order.
The event was a decided social sue
cess.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-05-10
SOME FOOLISH PEOPLE

Allow cough to run until it gets be-
yond the reach of medicine. They
often say, "Oh, it will wear away but
in most cases it wears them away.
Could they be induced to try the sue
cessful medicine called Kemp's Bal
sam, which is sold on a positive guar
antee to cure, they would Immediately
see the excellent effect after taking the
first dose. Price 25c and Soc Trial
size free. For sale by C. w. Kinney
g. Co., sole agents.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-05-10

James Raser, for the past eleven
years superintendent for the Gerlach
Live Stock Company at Deep Hole,
mas resigned his position and S. S.
Dean will hereafter be in charge.
A. H. Griswold goes below tonight
on number three, acting on the advice
OF our doctors, to obtain specialists
advice in regard to a refractory SWELL
ing on his jaw, which is the result of
a bad case of tonsilltis.
Three cases Of scarlet fever are re-
ported in Truckee. The RepubIicn
lays that the bad conditions of the
sewers are in a measure responsible
for the disese. The cases Of typhoid
lever in Wadsworth are charged to the
wells.
Over $500, 900. 900 in gold and silver
nave been taken out of the Comstock
mines; SIPS 100000 from Austin +;
SIS. 100000 from Eureka /; SIS, ,ooo,-
900 from Pioche !; $40, ,ooo,o 900 from
Candelaria $4,000, 900 from Tus-
carora.
A new 4method of blasting without
report or shock has been devised 1t
consists Of first charging the holes
drilled on the line of the cleavage of
the rock with steam to heat 1t then
introducing charge Of liquid air to
suddenly chill 1t. The sudden con.
traction of the rock by the liquid air
makes it brittle and easy to remove.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-05-10

The DISPATCH offers $5 reward for any person
caught and found guilty Of stealing any paper
delivered by our carrier. Many papers and
magazines have been taken from the Library of
late and the practicsr had better discontinue
these habits.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-05-10
The Auxiliary Visits the Reserve.

Wednesday Mrs. M. E. Gassell, Mrs.
T. Blunt. Mrs. E. Shepley. Mrs. F.
Marshal, Mrs. Theo. Wetmore. Mrs.
]. W. Swaney. Mrs. T. J. Yeargin,
Mrs. B. F. Dolan. Mrs. A. Clements,
Mrs. H. L. Huston. accompanied by
Mr.. J. w. Swaney, visited the Reser-
walton and spent very delightful day
Mrs. Cassell departed Wednesday
evening to visit Ogden and Salt Lake
on her way home to Columbus, Ohio.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-05-10
A BAD BREATH

Is the most disgusting thing one can be
afflicted with. 1t is nauseating to
those with whom you come in contact.
Lanes Tea, taken at night, will keep
the stomach and bowels in their proper
condition and make your breath clean,
25c and soc package. For sale by
C. w. Kinney & Co.. sole agents
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-05-10
Fashionable DessmakinQ.

Mrs. G. C. Douglas will do all kinds
of fashionable dressmaking. Residence
opposite James Poole's.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-05-10

Skin affections will readily disappear
by using DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve
Look out for counterfeits. If you get
DeWitt's you will get good results. It
is the quick and positive cure for piles.
Kinney & Co. GA
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-05-10
Hunters RaMara.

Hunters trespassing on my ranch have caused
me trouble with loss Of livestock and othei
damage and are hereby warned to keep OF the
pref lises and avoid prosecution.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-05-10

Hunters will please not go into the fields on
the Italian ranch near Jake Hamilton's old
place, or on the Hill ranch, TO shoot, as the
wild cattle break out and cause us much trou-
BILE and expense. L. OLINGHoUsR
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-05-10
AT BED TIME

| take pleasant herb drink, the next
morning feel bright and my COM
plexion is better. My doctor says it
acts gently on the stomach, liver and
kidneys, and is pleasant laxative. 1t
is made from herbs, and is prepared as
easily as tea. 1t is called Lanes Med
icine. Lanes Family Medicine moves
the bowels each day. Price 25c and
soc. For sale by c. w. Kinney &
Co., sole agents.
For SALE-One bedroom set, cook
ing stove, tables and chairs. Inquire
of MRS. A. DILLARD.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-05-10
NOTICE.

Hunters are hereby notified that they are for
hidden to shoot on my ranch and parties will be
prosecuted II caught doing so.
JOHN GARAvANTA
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-05-10
For Sale.

A Ave room residence; good we'll and cellar
four lots and other improvements. Inquire a
Wadsworth Supply Company.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-05-10
BRIEF ITEMS OF ;
TOWN AND STATE ;

AJCO. DQIlOll 10 Ill lOWIl lOQAY,
Lots of books for sale or rent at this
office.
Mrs. A. H. Griswold is improving
nicely.
Mrs w. F. Stigler is attending the
Sacramento fair.
The water supply in the Humboldt
river is failing rapidly.
The elephant will be admired by the
small boys tomorrow
Miss May Pollock is spending the
week in Sacramento.
Evan Williams died in San Fran
cisco Tuesday evening.
Mrs. J. F. George has one elegant
furnished room to rent.
Thos. Compton departed for Sacra-
mento Wednesday night.
Matt Callahan Of Washoe is busy
writing political history Of Nevada.
Assistant Postmaster Frank Gates
is visiting Reno and Carson this week,
VIM. |. Anderson is. up from San
francisco visiting his sister, Mrs. A. n.
Griswold.
Evening services at Union Church
will be held at o'clock instead of 7:3o
as heretofore
We have not heard announcement
that Memorial Day will be observed
in Wadsworth.
The Truckee "6ol" were on the
march of inspection twice this week
cleaning up the town. fN
Mr.. and Jos. Sturm have returned
from an extensive trip to the places Of
interest on the coast. C8
Honorables Jas. Richard. J. H.
Runt ard F. M. Small will take in the
sights at San Francisco next week.
Engineer Dolan and family have
moved to Hot Springs. L. Rasmus-
sen has moved into MIR. Dolan's house.
A marriage license has been issued
to VIM. O'Leary of Lovelock and Miss
Mamie Lane of Reno, formerly a
teacher here.
1t is rumored in Austin yesterday
that the Lemaire Bros. have purchased
the Battle Mountain newspaper plant
from r. c. Blossom.
The announcement has been made
Of the marriage of VIM. Clay and
Miss Ella Reynolds which will take.
place next Tuesday evening.
Montagu White, the Boer diplomatic
agent who has been in Washington a
week, has announced that Dom Paul
Kruger will visit this country in Octo-
Der.
The State Board Of Pharmacy or
ganized in Carson Monday by electing
S. J. Hodgkinson Of Reno, president.
and F, j. Steinmetz Of Carson, secre-
tary.
Negotiations for the purchase OF the
ionapah mines are off and the own
ers will incorporate and work the
mines without the assistance of out
side capital.
Frank Mcmahon and his son, Fred.
nave sold all their Reese river prop
erty, including two ranches,N horses
wagons. cattle. etc, to J. r. Wilson,
+. E, Wilson and A. E. Rocker.
Wanted-A furnished house or fur
mshed rooms suitable for housekeep-
ing. Leave word at this office.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-05-10
Notice TO Hunters

hereby notify all hunters not to trespass on
my premises. Those who do not heed this no.
tice will be prosecuted. T. G. HERMAN
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-05-10
Information, Want and Sale
Notices.

Notices not exceeding six lines, inserted for
IS cents per week or % cents per month.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-05-10

J. A. Gregory will open his ice cream
parlor next Saturday-circus day.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-05-10
Consolation.

II on your wheel you come to sorow
With muscles sore. no trouble borrow;
For tell no fib
When | say that Trib
VIII make them fit for work tomorrow.