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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02
WcrtbIe$$ Ce$timony.

Among the stories in pages
from an Adventurous Life" by j.
b. Preston Muddock, is one that
Lord Alverstone was wont to tell
with appreciation. In postofice
prosecution at Hartford assizes a
clever Irish barrister appeared for
the defendant, who was poor let
ter carrier guilty of some irregu-
larity. Among the witnesses was
Anthony Trollope, then govern
ment postofice inspector. After
he had given his testimony he was
handedsover to the lawyer for the
defense for cross-examination.
"What are your" demanded the
keen Ilishman in a severe and
commanding tone sonorous with a
rich brogue.
IAN official in the post Office"
answered Trollope, somewhat as
tonished by the lawyers brusque-
ness.
Anything else?" demanded the
cross-examiner. with snap.
Eyes; an author" This little
proudly.
"What is the name of your last
book?"
"Barchester Towers.
"Now, tell me, is there a word
of truth in that. book?"
well. it is what is generally
called work of fiction"
sFiotion!' with a scornful curl
Of the lip. Fiction! That is to
say, there isn't word of truth in
it from beginning to end?"
IL am afraid if you put it that
way there isn't stammered Troll
lope in an embarrassed way.
With triumphant air, the law
yer turned to the jury.
"Gentlemen," he exclaimed,
how can you possibly convict a
nan on the evidence of witness
Ike this, who here in this court of
Justice unblushingly confesses that
10 has written a book in which
here is not one word of truthr'
Trollope had fallen squsrely into
ne pit digged for him by his un-
GROSS examiner.Ex.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02

Three of the six prisoners who
were pronounced mentally I'M.
balanced by the insanity commits
sion that met at the prison recently,
were taken to the asylum last Fri
day by DR.. O'Brien and Supt.
Williams of the twine plant.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02
TO INMATES.

For the information of new arrivals
and all others desiring to send THE
MIRR0R to friends We wish to say that
the privilege will be granted by COM
plying with the following rules: Write
out your own name and register num-
Der and send to this Office with name
and address of person to whom paper is
to be sent. Each paper must be kept
clean and folded in the same manner as
IL Is wnen You receive 1t and placed In
your door every Fridcy night. All In
mates are requested to comply with this
order whether sending out a copy or not.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02

The track in the freroom has
been removed temporarily in order
to make room to burn slabs.
Several thousand cords of slabs
have been bought and these will
be used in place of coal for the
next few months.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02

The occupant of cell SO said he
would like to read the ''Cloister
and the HEARTH" a book written
by Charles Reade. If any inmate
has said book in his possession it
will be appreciated if he sends it
to cell 49,.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02

The plumbers we're very busy
last Saturday morning thawing
out several water pipes that had
frozen during the night. They
were not expecting zero weather
and of course the unexpected hap
pened.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02

Eight prisoners will be dis
charged from the prison on expi-
ration of sentence during this
month. This is the smallest num-
Der to be discharged in one month
for some time.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02

The occupant Of cell 504 would
appreciate the kindness if some
inmate would send him the San
Francisco Examiner, as he is with
out means to subscribe for it.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02
new Years Day.

There was no work in the shops
on New Years Day. The enter
tainment in the chapel was given
by talent from Minneapolis. Mrs.
Josephine Bonaparte Rice, who is
an elocutionist of rare attainments
and who as a reader has few
equals in the northwest, and who
has entertained the prisoners on
numerous occasions, was present;
including Mrs. M. P. Wander
Horck, pianist; Adolph Grethen
genius with the violin; and Mr..
V. W. Wellde, violinist.
Mrs. Rice's selections were all
humorous, and they aroused much
applause among the large audience
who had the pleasure of hearing
her recite. Her repertoire con-
sisted of such favorites as darius
Green" by Trowbridge; "Court-
ship OF David Copper6eld," by
Dickens; Legend of Battle Hol-
low" by Bret Harte; christmas
Carol by Dickens; and "Anger
and Enumeration" O'Grady's
Goat" LARRY O'Dee," and "Mon-
ey Musk"
The musical part of the program,
which was rendered by Mrs. Van
der Horck, Adolph Grethen, and
Mr.. Wellde, was highly appreci-
ated by the lovers of classic music,
for their playing has seldom been
surpassed in our chapel. The
musical features consisted of an
andante from First Mandelsshon
Trio for violin, cello, and piano:
andante from Second Mendelsshon
Trio; and First Movement Second
Mendelsshon Trio. Mrs. Wander
Horck played two selections on
the piano, Minuete from the
Grieg Sonata, and an African
Dance Ideal from Sorrentino. Mr.,
Grethen, before playing violin
solo "for those who don't like
music" caused considerable merri-
ment by making q few impromptu
remarks on general topics. His
evident embarrassment was very
good acting.
At the conclusion of the enter
sainment Warden Wolfer thanked
he visitors on behalf of the in
mates. after which the men marched |
o the dollhouse corridors where
hey were permitted to talk until
he noon hour. After dinner each
innate was permitted to write a
pecial letter. I
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02

Fifty-eight of the Catholic men,
bers of this community attended
confession last Saturday afternoon.
They alsoA were given an oppor-
tunity to attend mass early Sun
day morning.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02

Last Saturday morning the
thermometer registered the lowest
mark that has been reached this
winter. A few more weeks of zero
weather and the prison will be able
to harvest it's annual crop of ice.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02

The inmates in the hospital
Jared very we'll for Christmas. All
the fruit and candy the prisoners
received and which they could not
eat, was sent to the convalescent
patients. The boys in that depart
ment certainly had no trouble in
filling their sweet tooth.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02

Another female prisoner was re-
ceived at the Matron's department
during the past week. She was
received from st. Paul and will
serve a reformatory plan sentence.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02

Guard Bloom was absent q few
days during the past week on &C.
count of illness.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02

The following transfers were
made during the past week: 1876
to 1872; 479 to hosp; 361 to 1875:
l20 to 557; $50 to 422; SGT to 400;
1872 TO 481; 588 to 1856.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02

Since cold weather set in quite
number of the inmates have been
afflicted with slightcolds. Other
wise the health of the prisoners is
excellent.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02

The band was without a snare
drummer last Sunday morning at
drill exercise. 1t is likely that
another drummer will be added in
the near future.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02

10 the inmate who asked for in.
formation: On five year sentence
you will have to serve, three years,
seven months, and eighteen dave.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02

Don't forget those New Years
resolutions, for this is tho time of
year that they are fashionable.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02

Capt. Maish, head mechanic of
the state repair shop, returned
home Monday, he having spent
Christmas among friends in Iowa.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02
Hnnaal Christmas message to tbe Inmates q tbe
Minnesota State Prison.
From 5 Emory rycn coward association
4, Superintendent of the coward association.

This yuletide greeting IT, tho-e
who are detained is a., fort to
put into a few phrases The interest
and good wishes of one whose en-
tire thought and time is given to
planning and working for the well
fare of prisoners. And if there is
one time more than another when
my whole heart goes out to the
men behind the bars, it is at the
approach of Christmas and the
new year. There is a reason for
this aside from the general feeling
of good will from man to man.
To the workers of the Central
Howard Association at this time,
there is an accumulation of graft
tude and appreciation for the
splendid response Of hundreds of
men who have begun life anew.
just now, we are summing up the
results of the years work, and as
we think of the new purposes of a
better life expressed in thousands
of letters, and still more emphatic
ally on the part of>hundreds of ex-
prisoners by successful industry,
we are deeply impressed with the
possibilities that are in store for
every man, either In prison or after
discharge.
1t is safe to say that the desire
to be free is the prevailing wish of
all men behind prison bars. While
l appreciate this Datural hope, yet
you will forgive me if l ask you to
be content, for the present, with
your lot. In thus advising you, I
do not underestimate your misfor-
tune, or wish to minimize your
sufferings. But my experience
during the past year has greatly
impressed me with the possibilities
that lie within prison walls and
the opportunities for self-im-
provement. Nor is this any dream
of an outsider. I propose to prove
it to you from the words of those
who know by practical experience.
As one prisoner put it:
Il am making the best of my
time here. The trees and grass
are changing and will soon. be
dead and forgotten until spring
time. Then in all their beauty
they will show us what was in
their dead past. SO I class myself
in that way at times. Now I am
dead and forgotten, but when I
have paid the debt for my wrong,
| will 60 out in the world and take
my place in helping to serve the
community" Another says: 81
have ever been Knocked with ambi.
tions. which until now, [ have had
no chance to crafty. Now for the
sake of salf-respect; my own pro-
lection and peace of mind, what
ever else [ do, [ shall not neglect
this opportunity for thorough
training. With hard work instead
of luck, shall think, act, and live
in the expectation of success"
Still another indicates many direct
ways by which the prisoner may
improve his time, as follows: "The
means that we need to give us
start toward the goal to which we
aspire are at hand. All around us
are opportunities bidding us to
rise and fight to win. If we would
learn trade, we can. If we would
prepare for business, the means
are at hand. A successful man
takes advantage of his opportuni-
ties" Thus a thousand opportu-
mites of preparation for future
achievement lie in the very task
that is supposed to be irksome and
done for nothing. In the stone
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02

Supt. Casey, of the Western
Shoe Co., has been In Chicago a
few days during the past week on
business.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02
LOCAL NEWS.
A Happy New Year.
Fir. Corcoran was visitor at the
prison one day last week.

A new alto player was added to
the prison band during the past
week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02
CHURCH NOTICE.

Service in the Prison Chapel at nine
O'Clock every Sunday morning. Pro-
testant and Catholic service every
alternate Sunday. Rev. s. j. Ken
needy, and Rev. FIR. COrc0ran chap
lains.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02
Chapel Service.

The following is the program Of
the service held in the chapel, Sun
days Dec. 10Th, Father Corcoran
officiating:
March-"Peaceful Henry" ;. Orchestra
Hymn-"Joyto the World. Congregation
scripture. ......-...............F Father Corcoran
on-"Reminiscences Of the South -.
Prayer. :. Father COrcOran and CONGREGATION
sTospel heading....... ......... Father Corcoran
Sermon. .ather C,orcorsn
Hymn-"Ring the Bells of Heaven.
...................... ........ Congregation
March-"Spirit OF Libefty"... 49,. Orchestra
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-01-02

pened.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-07-20
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| EASILY DEFEATED
J. NIX Halls We're No Much For
a. Tired Georgia Vvsa.
..revL WORK sv NaK HALLS

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The Summary.
blowing is the tabulvtNd score:
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-07-20
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Sacrifice hJA Clark.
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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-07-20

Henderson popped out 20 right retir-
Ing the side.
Following Il the tabuiated score:
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1908-07-15

teasing laugh. The outcast sat up like
startled gopher, one hand to his
breast, one out before him. Again q
scratch. A tiny fame fiickered. Too
amazed for fear. Charley put his eye
to the slit.
Both hands came up to drive back
cry AT the rear of the wickiup the
skins were pulled aside to reveal the
stockade wall. OF this two logs show
ed-hollowed out SO completely at the
base that they were mere shells!
Before these logs, all kneeling, were
the bag. Standing Buffalo and Brown
Mink. The chief held the match, the
old woman knife: the girl was empty
handed. But she was not Ill, not vast
ed, not dying! She was full figured.
Her face was round. Her cheeks and
lips were as bright as the dab of paint
at the part In her hair, as crimson
with health as gorgeous cactus
flower.
cro be Continued
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1908-07-15

The moon was drifting up the east
ern sky, and as she went her shadow
pursued her. He watched until It
blended with the shadow of the shack.
then walked far to the left and laid
out beat that half circled the squat
building.
There's just one man l got to look
out for" he said aloud. ut d be diff
ferent If l had to worry about In
dians."
That moment across the river in the
lodge Of Standing Buffalo the young
chieftain was bending over an I'M
covered box. holding in one hand the
shaft of an arrow, ON the end of which
was a piece of freshly killed dog; in
the other hand he held willow wand,
sharpened. Beneath him, crawling
and coiling and singing. were Lieuten-
ant Fraser's rattlers.
The Indian kept the shaft to one
side while he diligently prodded the
reptiles with the willow When he
had enraged them so that they began
to strike blindly at each other and at
themselves he lowered the shaft and
let them drive their fangs into the
meat And when they were spent
with their anger and springing he COW
cred the box and held up the flesh.
which had turned from red to green
and was dripping dark with venom.
Then into it he began thrusting the
points of culver of arrows.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1908-07-15

the hostage braves. Their pipe smoke
blended with the smoke of the fire.
Their loud gibberish was broken only
when shrieks of laughter followed a
sally of wit. Their black eyes spar
killed.. Their white feath flashed
Before them were their sons, now
romping with the favored dogs of the
pack, now gathering to watch wres-
ting match between a chosen couple,
again lining the way while several
raced down the Enclosure.
The squaws and girls were also out
side the lodges, the July night being
hot. They cackled together to the
windward side of the lordly males and
did not approach except to throw more
wet sticks upon the smolder.
The outcast watched the jollity from
his dark corner and marveled at Ii,
for were there not two tragedies
threatening, either Of which should
properly lay hard upon the hearts of
the village?
One was the nearing execution of the
four condemned. Two sleeps ago, on
the arrival of a runner from the absent
cavalry, wood wagon had hauled sew
eral loads of lumber to the site of the
pony corral. From that lumber-it was
said openly. and he had told it In sign
language to the braves-was to be
built a scaffold!
The other tragedy lowered In the Ill
ness of Brown Mink. Since her lodge
had been placed against the upper
curve of the pen there had been much
singing, conjuring, dancing and beating
Of drums. But to no purpose. Daily
she wasted. She was dying!
He was not allowed to see her, to
tend her fire or clean her kettle. When
on her removal he had dared to stop at
her tent flap with string of pike,
Afraid-of-aFawn swooped down upon
him, her long tushes clicking and froth-
ing, snatched the wall eyes from his
hold and belabored him with them. He
had not gone back. But In secret he
grieved over Brown Mink's suffering,
and often he petitioned in her behalf
and lifted his worshiping vine toward
the Milky Way.
In his sorrow his shoulders were
bent lower than ever, his ebon eyes
were more doglike, yet he still dream
ed of reinstatement, for he saw,
though he could not understand it.
that the warriors were again counting
on escape.
They were unkempt no longer. but
wore their hair neatly. braided and
well creased. They ate sparingly and
only twice a day. They almost for
swore water. And by covert exercise
they trained away their flesh. Stand
Ing Buffalo and his naughty comrades
did not waddle now under Il weight of
fat. As OF The ca" OF t,.cir capture.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1908-07-15
Continued from page 3
1906. by Mcclure, Phillips a
CGnln0nM


NNoHllHueu from page 81
Il happened to be the first man she
got to know this side of Texas. She'd
forget me In a week If she met some
one else. If she don't meet some one
else, I'm afraid she'll have to be hurt"
Dallas Strengthened proudly. I'll
never hurt her." she said.
Nor If can help it. She needn't
know about us just YETI
II won't lie to her either"
mot lie, dear. But you won't refuse
to come out here
Il do! l do! I'll never come again"
"Ah, Dallas, why should we deny
ourselves that much? Why keep apart?
I've lost the last dear one had.
You've lost your father. You're alone
with your little sister. Come to me-"
you'd take me away?" she asked.
You'd have me give up the claim, to
forget what happened?"
God help me, no. l ask you to
share your life with me, your work,
your revenge, everything"
mot yet
II can't bear to see you and Marylyn
staying here alone. And / can't stay
near enough to protect you as | ought.
Matthews is sly. If meet him I'll kill
him as l would wolf. Then he'll be
out of the way. But-suppose he gets
ahead of me-does you harm? Your
staying here seems all the more terri
BILE to me since I've been east. The
idea of your having just Charley to
guard, of your blowing and planting
and cutting hay
She laughed. Outside work is fine"
she said. Better than cooking over
hot stove or breaking your back over
q tub Men have the best half of
things-the air and the sky and the
horses. l don't complain. l like my
work. Let it make me like a man."
at couldn't. don't mean that
You're the womanliest woman I've
ever known"
II don't want you to ever think diff
ferent."
Never will. And | don't ask you to
chain yourself UP in a house. There's
a big future in the COW business. We'd
take my share of the Clark herd-you'd
ride with me-we'd be partners"
"Wait-wait." Temptation was drag
ging sore!y at her heart. She glanced
homeward. Behind her the tall grass
was running with the wind. She long
ed to run with it. Yet
"T'll wait and wait" he said, long as
you ask, If it's years"
She retreated few steps. II must
60 now. Don't think | don't know
what you've done for us-the sutler
and all that I'll remember 1T. but
got to go. Goodby."
Good night not goodby," he answer
ed. Cant | come this far and help
Won tomorrow with the hay?"
mo, Eor'
LET me send couple of men, then"
'T'n do 1t alone. I'd rather. It's all
In but this little bit"
"But please go slow. Don't wear
yourself out. Dallas"
"If my work was air. she said sor-
rowfully.
"If you would come here now and
then to me. dear
"I'll never come again. This once
couldn't help It, Oh. tried and tried!
But next time l can. I'll think OF
Marylyn. Why, I'd give my life to
make her happy"
"But your love-that goes where 1t
pleases."
you won't come TO see herr
"It wouldn't help. But I'll be here
every night"
She retreated again. He did not at
tempt to follow.
"(3ood night" she said.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1908-07-15

Go to Hogan for a satisfactory
shave, haircut, bath, or anything in
the line of first class tonsorial work.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1908-07-15
CHAPTER XXI.

SMUDGE was burning at the
center Of the stockade. In its
lee. to be safe from the swarms
of Fostering MOSQUITOES. sat