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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-08
PRISON POPULATION ON
THE INCREASE.

Secretary Hart, of the state board of
corrections and charities, has recent
ly issued his monthly report on the
population of the state institutions.
Commenting on the number of inmates
in the state prison, he says:
"The increase in the number of con-
victs during the past year has been
almost unprecedented. The number Of
convicts, excluding United States pris-
oners from other states, was 465 on
Oct. 81, 1898, and 531 on Oct. 81, 1894,
an increase of 16 per cent. The in
crease for several years previous has
not been more than or per cent.
This increase is to be attributed, in
part at least, to the hard times"
Concerning the population of the in
sane hospitals, the secretary says;
"The number of insane patients in
the hospitals is now 2,6O7. Two years
ago it was estimated that the number
on Oct. 81, 1894, would be 2,647. Should
the number of patients in the hospital
continue to increase for the next two
years at the same rate as for the past
two years-7.2 per year-we should
have, Oct. 81, 1895, 2,795; Oct. 81, 1896,
1896; Oct. 81, 1897, 1912"
Following is the statement of the
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-08
THE MIRROR is weekly paper publishes

THE MIRROR is weekly paper publlSned
in the Minnesota State Prison. 1t was founded
in 1887 by the prisoners and is edited and man
aged by them. Its objects are to be home
newspaper; to encourage moral and intellectual
improvement among the prisoners; to acquaint
the public with the true STATUS of the prisoner;
to disseminate pathological information and to aid
in dispelling that prejudice which has ever been
the bar sinister to fallen mans self-redemptiOn.
The paper is entirely dependent on the public for
its financial support. If at any time there should
accrue surplus of funds, the money would be
expended in the interests of the prison library.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-08

The state prison figures for 1893 in
Guided 1902 prisoners from other states
and those for 1894 also include eighty
prisoners from other states.-St. Paul
Dispatch
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-08
WANTED.

The St. Louis Republic offer most
liberal terms to canvassers.
Write them.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-08
AROUND THE WORLD.

VIENNA, Nov. 5.-There was noisy
time in the reichrath today. The presi-
dent of the house delivered an eulOgy of
the late car. The greater number of
the Polish members withdrew from the
chamber. The incident was an unpleas-
ant one for the government, and
Emperor Francis Joseph is likely to
take it as personal Offense.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-08
>i0KF (! X:!eX'!SllS2Ss*

Solitary confinement is calculated,
doctors state, to produce melancholia,
suicidal mania and loss of reason. Nine
months of absolutely solitary confine-
ment is almost certain to result in
mental ruin of the convict Washing
ton Co., Journal.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-08

LONDON, Nov. GA dispatch from
Berlin says the Agrarian League has
presented memorial to Chancellor
Won Hohenlohe, requesting him to ex-
clude all American cattle shipped to
Germany on Oct. %. The memorial
demands that the cattle be returned to
theUnited States, and after unloading
the ships that brought them to Ger
many, be quarantined. The object of the
memorial is to brand ex- Chancellor Won
Caprivi's decree as defective and so avoid
being compelled to acknowledge that
Won Caprivi had the welfare of Agrar-
ians at heart.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-08

CHICAGO, Nov. 5.-Fifty German So
cieties, representing a total membership
of 5000, met in the North Side Turner
Hall yesterday to organize a plan for
furnishing relief for Germans in Min
nesota who have suffered by the recent
forests fires in the Northwest. George
Benz, of St. Paul, told of the restitution
which had been caused in Minnesota
by forest fires. 1t was decided that
each of the societies, including the
turnvereins, singing societies and lodges,
should circulate subscription lists.
These are to be reported to a finance
committee appointed today. Gustav
SchlOtthaur was made treasurer of the
committee and Emil Bloch secretary.
This committee. besides handling all
the money subscribed, will also solicit
subscriptions in the down town district,
and another meeting will be held Nov.
10. when the committee will report.
LONDON, Nov. 6.-The Daily News
says that the Chinese minister has I'M
parted to the foreign office China's
desire that the powers mediate with
Japan for peace. The minister has.
| gone to Paris to make a similar request
of France.
In leader commenting on the fore
going, the Daily News says that the
Chinese have approached the powers
with terms of peace she will offer Japan.
This is formal renewal on a larger
scale of the overtures made to the
queens ministers month ago. Lord
Roseberys course could not have been
more fully and conclusively indicated.
No European power can well desire to
prolong this disastrous conflict. Even
the United States, despite the Monroe
doctrine, must be concerned for the,
regularity and security of their great
trade with Japan. 1t will be difficult
to contend that interference is prema-
! tur0 now.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-11-08

BRADDoCK, Pa, Nov. 6.-The finish
ing department of the Edgar Thomas
steel works is idle, and complete sus-
pension may follow The rail straight
eners were told that the telegraphers
were to be dispensed with, and the
straighteners would be required to do
the extra work without additional COM
pensation. The straighteners there
upon quit work and appointed COM
mittee to carry their grievance to
Chairman Prick. About $50 men are
now affected, and should compromise
not be made the entire plant will have
to close down.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-07
IN THE FOURTH DISTRICT.

Something About Candidates for Con-
gress-Ravenswood Wants the Conven-
tion.
Hon. John A. Mcintosh, a prominent
Democrat OF Jackson county, came up
from RaVenswood yesterday to attend q
meeting of the Board of Penitentiary
Directors. and spent last night in
Wheeling. Mr.. Mcintosh says that an
effort will be made TO secure the next
Democratic Congressional Convention Of
the Fourth District for Ravenswood.
"No objection can be made TO the
place." he said. ut is easy Of access,
about in the csnter OF the district and
as convenient to all parts OF the
district as any available place
which could be named. Jackson coun-
ty will have no candidate and her vote
will be divided among the candidates
so that the location could not be consid-
cred as being in the interest OF any par
ticular candidate, and then" he added,
with a laugh, "our council has recent
ly granted license In the town So that
the wet wing OF the party could raise no
objection to Ravenswood on that score. y
Huntington is already in the field aud
probably Parkersburg will be, so that
the Ravenswood people will not secure
the convention without opposition.
1T will be a pretty three cornered
fight" continued Mr. Mcintosh, when
questioned about the nomination, land
lively convention and nobody is going
TO have a walk-over. AS rule, it may
be said that as Roane and Jackson 60,
so goes the district"
well, how do you think they will
go?"
"They will give votes to each OF the
candidates. Jackson county has never
been known to go into convention and
cast a solid vote, aad don't think
either OF these counties will do so this
time. Jsdge McCluer has many warm
friends in these counties, but there are a
great many old soldiers who remember
the times when they served in the army
with Tom harvey and they will
not cast their votes for any one
else so long as he is csndi-
date. Capehart will also have votes In
the district, and is by many considered
the most available Of the candidates on
account Of the PopuliSts votes he could
control and which no other Democrat
might get. Judge McCluer is an ele-
CANT gentleman, and will receive many
votes in our county, but the others will
divide the county with him"
(Which is your preference among the
candidates."
81 am not committed"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-07

truth OF the allegation Of the article
that be was obstructing the tariff bill.
lie admitted be did not favor all the
provisions of the Wilson bill as 1t came
from the House because he believed GER
tain of its provisions we're unfair to the
industries of his State. He had sought
Co have these provisions changed and
believed the members of the Finance
Committee recognized the justice OF his
representations and would change them,
but while seeking these changes IN the
bill. be bad always as Democrat, stood
ready 20 support any bill the Finance
Committee might report, and had so
stated TO the committee. He did not
favor an extensive free list but such an
adjustment OF duties as would yield the
needed revenue for the support OF the
government.
The main interest OF the day centered
about the discussion as 10 the disposal
Of the Bland bilI
There was evidence during the prog
ress OF routine business this morning or
a purpose on the Republican side OF the
chamber 90 disDlace tariff questions
with silver discussion over the Bland
seigni0rage bill.
Mr. Hill awakened interest by offer
ing the following resolution, and ask
ing its reference To- the Committee on
Finance:
Whereas, the Secretary OF the Treas
ury has announced a deficit OF Sio,OOO-
600 for the current fiscal wear,
Whereas, House Bill Ne. 4Sj4, known
as the Wilson bul, proposes TO discard
S-5.00O,OOO revenue from the present
taxation, and 20 meet the double de-
6cisncy by new internal and direct
taxation, therefore,
"Rcs0lUCd. That the Senate Finance
Committee frame amendments 20 the
said bill, omitt.ng the said Internal aud
direct taxes newly proposed, and in
stead thereof make provision for suil-
cieut revenue sy tarifiug other foreign
irU0rts and otherwise revising the tar
if without creating a deficiency
Az TWO o'clock, Mr.. Stewart arose
and stated that owing 90 several Sena-
tors who are interested, not being ready
to take up the Bland bill, he would not
call 60 up tim the same hOur tomorrow,
when he would move % make it the
business before the Senate till 10 was
completed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-07
n1s WHEELS WERE WHEELING.
An Operator Gets q Bug and Tries TO
shoot Several Peopls-Quite an Exciting

An Operator Gets q Bug and Tries TO
Shoot Several PeopIe-ouite an Exciting
Time.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, March Ga
scene Of the widest excitement and ter
ror was enacted this afternoon in the
rooms OF the Commerce and Commits
sion Company, on the first floor OF the
Guaranty Loan Building Company,
when Attorney B. B Clay, who has
been operating somewhat ex-
tensively, became greatly ex-
cited and pulled a revolver
upon Manager Clarke. 1t was just as
the market was closing and the last re-
ports being received. Mr.. Clarke was.
seated at the desk and his assistant,
Mr.. Litterfeld, seated near him. Clay
had been trading the market, buying
and selling first in one department and
then in anyther, and things did not
go to sui5 him. He believed
that he was losing heavily.
just before the market closed
sugar went up 10 points and this seems
to be the straw which broke the came's
back for Clay became suddenly enraged
and drawing a loaded revolver rushed
up TO Manager Clarke and demanded
settlement of the money which he
thinks is due him from the transaction.
Mr.. Clarke Informed Clay that ne was
entitled TO DO money, whereat Clay
cooked the gun and went step nearer
Clarke. The latter now became thor
oughly frightened, and thinking discre-
tlon the better part OF valor. told the
lnfuriated man that he would give him
a check for the 500. Clarke turned to
go into the vault where the
check-book was. Clay followed
closely. Clarke suddenly darted
into the vault and slammed the door
behind him. Clay turned toward
Mr.. Littlefeld, and showed the cooked
revolver within six inches Of his face.
CLAY turned and called to a companion
to close the doors, but not before the
frightened crowd had plenty OF time to
get out OF the way of bullets which were
likely TO be turned loose. Clay did not
offer to shoot at Littlefeld, and after
some further parley left the place aud
was not seen afterwards. The police
we're notified and are investigating the
affair.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-07
srsetal 7.Leqram 70 u. R.aLste-.

CHARLESTON, W. VA, March 6.-The
interest in the coal miners strike seems
now TO centre around Fayetteville,
where it is believed that an attempt
will be made by the strikers tonight or
tomorrow to rescue the prisoners. In
anticipation Of an attack on Fayette-
vile, two gattling guns, one from the
armory at the State House and one
from Moundsville yesterday, were for
warded to that place to-day.
Men were seen going in the direction
of Fayetteville yesterday and to-day
both by rail and on foot through the
country aud the civil and military
officers seem to attach great deal OF
importance to this movement OF the
strikers.
1t is learned that the military force
at Fayetteville will be increased to-day.
II is reported also that the strikers
have many sympathizers among the
miners in the New river region who
have agreed to assist in the Liberation
of the prisoners incarcerated in the jail
at that point.
IL appears that the strikers have
abandoned the hope of forcing the men
now employed at Eagle and other mines
to Quit work. Their first and foremost
aim now is to get control Of Fayette-
vile. as much for the purpose OF taking
possession of Wyant as to set the pris-
oners free. There appears to be
no abatement OF the enmity between
the strikers and the operators, and no
one of the operators feels safe TO go any
where among the strikers without an
armed guard. The Carver brothers,
who received note of warning yester-
day that their house would be blown up,
came TO this city last night and are now
here.
The rage of tbs strikers has been
famed and kept alive by the presence
of number OF anarchists from Pitts
burg and other points who have
preached the gospel of desperation and
destruction continually for the last
week. 1t is said that these men have
directed the movement of the strikers
thus far and will stay with them till
still more destruction OF life and prop
erty is accomplished.
A small force OF men resumed work
again in the Eagle mines this morning.
Inc AubbdUtdhb ulub dA 4AduhtO1 -
also reported to have resumed to day.
The air is full of rumOrs of plots to
attack and clean out the military at
Eagle, but none OF these rumors can be
verified. The Governor and the
military officers have been very
reticent to-day, and it is almost impos-
sible TO learn what orders have been
issued, but it is said upon good authority
that a plan has been formulated on
their part to crush the strikers at once
by a direct blow, but by what plan has
not been learned.
The information CLEANED from the
striker who was here yesterday and
gave away the scheme of his associates,
will be made use Of by the authorities
to crush the strikers and put an end 10
the trouble
The strikers are said to be holding a
secret meeting at Montgomery tonight,
but what the object OF the meeting IL
is impossible to learn.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-07
NEWSLETS
Interesting Piece. of Telegraph News in
Small Space.

small space.
san Francisco, Gala, March 6.-The
brig Albert has arrived from Honolulu.
She left there February 90 five days later
than the date Of the last previous advices.
Nothing OF Importance has transpired on
the islands.
PrrrsBuRG. Pa. March 6-The boiler
at the Forest OIL Company's well, Laurel
Hill. exploded this evening killing Edward
Neely. The body was blown 100 ieet over
a tree.
WILLIAMSBURG, KY, March 6-A0out
one hundred union men went into Bro
Eve mine Yesterday, where non-union men
were at work and compelled them 10 with
draw. The leaders fed TO Tennessee.
BosToN. March 6.-Mrs. Mary Hemen-
wav died to-day Of long illness aged %
years. She was worth $l5,0OO,OOO
BERL1S. March 6.-It is reported that
Mr.. Gladstone intends 10 donsult Dr.
Pagenstricher, celebrated oculst OF
Wiesbaden, with regard 10 the trouble to
his eyes.
CoNcoRD, n. H., March 7.-Senator
Chandler is out in a letter announcing him
self a candidate for reelection 10 the
United States Senate.
BALTIMORE, MD.. March 6.-Joseph Don
ian. who was sentenced 20 Is months in
the Maryland penitentiary for sending
threatening postal card 70 Vice President
Stevenson, has written litter 70 Presl-
dent Cleveland asking for pardon.
LOUISVILLE, KY, March 6.-Horace >.
Brown. journalist, died suddenly to-day OF
heart disease. He was city editor Of the
Commercial
BURLTSGToS, VT, March 6.-The Repub-
licans carried Burlington city election To-
day by the largest majority ever given any
candidate.
YOUNGSTOWN, o.. March 6.-During an
effort on the part Of the street car people
10 run car non-Union to-day, dynamite
bomb was exploded, wrecking car, but
hurting 20 one.
ProUA, ONO, March The three-story
building belonging 10 the Piqua National
Bank next 20 the Plaza hotel Is burning.
The building is occupied by Lewis Cloth
ing Store. the Western Union Telephone
Office and Mendenhalrs Insurance Co.
HoUsToN, TEXAS, March 6.-Iu wreck
on the Southern Pacific, near Allerton- this
morning, r. Bogert, Of 5teuDenville, ONO,
was injured internally.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-07

COLUMBUS. O., March 6.-The Penn
sylVania railroad special No. >. which ar
rived at Columbus at $40 .. m, and lefs
at SEQ, met with an accident st Reeds
avenue crossing about two miles east OF
the city at $50. This is the solid vestl-
buled limited and carries passengers
from Cincinnati, ST. Louis and the West
to New York. II is generally we'll
crowded with passengers.
There is target tower located at
Reed avenue which is two stories high
and from which the interlocking
switches apparatus is operated. The
train had just passed the tower at
rate estimated to be about twenty miles
an hour, when the last sleeper jumped
the track and was thrown against the tar
get, being practically smashed into kind
ling wood. The force and weight Of the
sleeper leaving the track pulled the
other cars of, and the whole train was
derailed, but none OF the cars turned
over. Al the time the train passed the
tower the crew OF yard engine wero
in the tower waiting 10 begin work.
The fremen OF this crew, John Me-
Cormick, was badly hurt. Fireman
James Jenkins and Yardmaster Bert
Woodward were also badly Injured.
Bert Cooper, telegraph operator, badly
hurt; NJ. l.. Wilson, car inspector, badly
hurt; c. C. II. Bell, brakemen, Injured
all OF Columbus.
A telegraph pols standing near the
tower was broken OF by the force Of tho
sleeper when 10 jumped the track and
one end OF il ran through the sleeper.
This aided ia the destruction OF tho
sleeper and placed the passengers IN
most perIlous position. The car was
we'll filed aud only few had retired
for the night. The greatest OF excite
ment prevailed as the passengers
were imprisoned In the car
and the. work OF rec 10 ,.was
inauguratsd. Assistance W proml mlIE
called from the Pan Handle yards neaS
by, and the police patrols aud ambul
lances responded All aided In the res
cue. The latest Information from the
scene OF the wreck is that all have been
taken out OF the sleeper, and IL has not
been discovered that any OF the passen-
gers are seriously Injured, although
many Of them have suffered cuts and
bruises and severe shocks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-07
YESTERDAYS HORSE RACING.

RoBY. IND, March 6.-Results: First
s furlougS, Go Lo won; time, 1881.
Second, 3 furlongs, Bankrupt won;
time, 1:l2'5 Third, 9-16 mile, Linden
Boy won; time, 1:Ofi5. Fourth, Z fur
longs, Craft won; time, 1916. Fifth, 5
furIongS. McGinty won; time, 1905.
ST. LOUIS, No, March G.-FirSt, .
furIongS, Sam g. won; time, 1913. Sec
ond, So furlongs, No Remarks won;
time, 1905. Third, furlongS, Little
Fellow Jr. won; time, 1:12i5. Fourth,
selling, So furlongs, Arthur G. won;
time. 1905. Fifth, selling, . furlongs,
Roy won; time, 1:114. Sixth, Ga fur
longs, Pioneer won; time, 1874.
NEW ORLEANS, March 6.-Seventy-
fifth day. Weather pleasant; track very
heavy: attendance fair; betting mOdeT-
ate. First, purse 5000, selliug, six fur
longs. Pomfret won, John Irwin second,
Rondeau third; time, 1915. Second,
purse 5000, selling, five furlongs, Wat
terson won, Mollie . Y. second,
Robv Payne third; time, 1:14l4.
Third, purse $3.50, selling, 8 . furlOngS,
Horace Leland won, Progression sec
oud. Satinet third; time 1919. Fourth,
purse 500, handicap, six furlongs,
Lombard won, Wigwam second, Wal
lace third; time, 1:19i4. Fifth, purse
5000, selling, furlongs, Parquette won,
Emp. Billet second, Billy Duncan
third; time 1:12it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-07

PITTsBURG, PA, March q. - Charles
+. Coghlan, the English actor, who was
billed 20 appear az the Duquese thoater.
in this city this week, in bis new play
OF "Disengaged. is 90 at Mercy hospi-
tai and the theater was closed. DR..
Montgomery, who has been Attending
Mr.. Coghlan, says be Is suffering from
nervous prostration, oyerwork and
worry.
Manager Henderson, OF the Duqnesne
theatre has begun proceedings against
Mr.. Cougblan for damages for non-ful-
fllment q contract The engaEement
at the Chicago Opera House next week
has also been cancelled.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-07

WASHINGTON, d. O., March 6-The
President, Secretary Gresham and Cap
tain Evans arrived here az the wharf az
l.2S p. 10. on their return home from
their cunning trip To North Carolina
waters. The President looked remark
ably well ana vigorous, as did the other
members of the party. Good luck evil
IDENTIFY fell Co the-IOt of the Sp0rtsmen
for there was a large collection Of wild
swan, geese and ducks on the Niolet's
deck. Private Secretary Thuber met
the party ana the President was driven
direct 20 the White House.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-07
NEW YORK MINOR ELECTIONS.
Republicans Make Gains at a Number Of
Points.

New YORK, March 6.-The election
returns from the various counties OF
the State show decided Republican
gains. They have made gains in some
districts that the Democrats held 10 Dc
essentially their own.
In Geneva the Republicans made a
clean sweep. Every one OF their candl-
dates was elected by an overwhelming
majority.
In Rochester the Republicans are lu-
bilant over the outcome OF the electlon,
their candidate for Mayor having been
elected by majority OF probably 5000.
10 Little Falls not single Democrat
was elected.
Every town in Warren county shows
Republican gains.
Ia Gloversville the Board OF Alder
men is entirely Republican.
Lansingburg elected the entire he-
publican ticket by over l,2OO majority
Last year the Democratic majority was
sos.
Saratoga county went Republican by
increased majorties.
In Oswego the fight was between
Cleveland Democrats, Hill Democrats
and Platt and anti-Platt Republicans.
The returns in the MayOralty light are
so badly mixed that an official count
will be necessary TO decide as TO the
winning candidate.
The anti-Platt Republicans elect four
aldermen against two each for the
Cleveland Democrats aud Platt Repu0ll-
ce,e Il, +ba nevy hoard of Supervisors
the anti-Patt Republicans will have a
majority OF at least four.
Late this evening the returns show a
noteworthy Democratic victory. This
was in the town Of Albion, where they
elected all their candidates, with the
exception OF one who was runDing for
police Justice. The majOritles given
were large.
The Democrats In Rochester gained
three seats in the common council Tho
new board of supervisors will be about
the same as the old one.