The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-04-11

heavens says CIloTe is peculiar IcdCuIc W Ooou
Friday this year. for on that day the heavenly
bodies which gravitate round the sun will be in
exactly the same position they occupied in the
armament the day Christ died on the cross. 1t
will be the first time such a thing has occurred
since that great day. just 1862 years ago. That
was the 33d year of the Christian era, which
dates from the birth of Jesus. At 900 p. M. on
April 18th. the moon will pass before Virgins
(Spica) and hide that constellation for over an
hour.
Miss Matte Wetherbee whose beautiful little
gems have frequently appeared in THE MIR
RORS columns sends us THE Coming U the
May" published in another column this ISSUE
from GlOversville, n. " where she has gone to
spend the summer THE MIRROR prays the
visit will be an enjoyable one, in fact. can fancy
no other result than that of health and
pleasure. quatfed from the bracing air. and in
the enjoyment of the beautiful scenery that ex-
tends from one end of the glorious old Empire
state to the other. For many years "Ye Editor"
enjoyed the same, and CD
Judge Levi Goshen, of Pennington. Illinois.
who with his wife has been visiting his sOn-in-
law, Prof. Aylard. this winter, was the guest OF
Steward Benner yesterday. and as it has been
the custom of the Judge to call on THE MIRROR,
in which he manifests great interest. yesterday
was no exception and with Steward Benner
spent a pleasant ten minutes looking through
our composing room, press room, and the few
curiosities of our den. The Judge leaves for
home next Tuesday. and in bidding us good bye
expressed the highest compliment upon The
MIRROR and gave us encouragement in the
hearty word of cheer and firm hand clasp THE
MIRROR prayS safe trip home, and many years
of peace and uuietness to one of those sterling
old characters that are rapidly passing from
active life. land it's pity IT'S So
Deputy Warden Lemon is in receipt of one OF
the very neatest catalogues that we have seen
from florists this year. 1t is gotten out by the
Good & Reese Co.. of Springfield. Ohio. the larg-
est rose growers in the world. The catalogue was
accompanied by box containing 20 roses of the
| following variety One each Of: ElOile de Lyon
Pearl of the Gardens Christian de Move. Prin
cess of Wales, Madam Cammilles. the Queen
Queen Scarlet. RheingOld, the Bride. Souvenir
de WOrtten. the Waban, Golden Gate, Cham
pion of the World. Brides Maid, Star of Gold
Catherine Mermot. Madam Krugan. Madam
Christine TestOnte. These plants were received
neatly packed. and free from disease. with
good root. and in excellent condition. and the
Deputy prOnounces them the best he has eve
received and intends duplicating the order II
a short time.
| A very curious phenomenon took place one ia.
last week. which has made strong impression
upon our heretofore positive disbelief il
spooks, hobgoblins, or uncanny things. Ger
tain gentleman entered our den. and imme
diately took up the discussion OF the probabl
complexion of the next congress, Cleveland
successor the war rumOr between England an
divers other powers. the Wilde scandal tn
weather. crops and every live question of tn
hour, finally winding up with when are 20
going out? The very instant this latter ques
ton was touched, the clock stopped. We exam
ined the weight, and inspected the wheels
, everything seemed il apparent good order.
suggestion from the gentleman to touch tn
pendulum and start her going. met with fla
refusal: not for millions could we be Induced t
monkey with the hypnotic influence that appa
emily controlled the working of that wOodpil'
For several minutes we sat and watched the thinl
3 Every other idea was baniShed from our minC
IN our endeavOr to fathem the mystery of whs
stopped that clock, when our friend who neve
. does look at anything very long or seriousl
arose and started to leave the room. softly mu
muring in deep contraltO. ''some day. SON
t day! we will--when. click. click. the old mi
. began to grind, the ponderOus old pendulum b
gan to sway back and forth without any visb
aid Somehow it has given us an uncOmfOrtab
u feeling.
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