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The record-union., 1895-12-25
MAXIMUM FREIGHT RATES.
A Nebraska Case Before the United
States Supreme Court.

States supreme court.
LINCOLN (Neb.), Dec. 23.-The ac-
ton of the United States Supreme Court
at Washington in naming an early day
for consideration Of the maximum
freight rate appeal was received with
much satisfaction by Attorney-G
Churchill, who has the case in charge.
The maximum freight bill was passed
by the Legislatur in 1892, after one of
the most bitter parliamentary strug-
giles in the history of Nebraska legisla-
ton. 1t was passed by q, very narrow
majority, and much pressure was
brought to bear on Governor Crounse
to veto it, as had Governor Boyd SINH
lar bill two years before. Governor
Crounse approved it, however and then
the railroads effected combines and car
ried it to the Federal Court, where
Judge Dundy declared it unconstitu-
tional, on the ground that the reduction
OF rates was excessive From Judge
Dundy it went to the Federal Court of
Appeals at st. Paul. Mimi, which, with
out passing on its merits, referred it in
turn to the court of last resort.
The outcome of the noted case will be
watched with much interest by the peo-
pie of Nebraska.
The record-union., 1895-12-25
GOVERNMENT EXPENSES.
Appropriations VIII be Reduced to the
Lowest Limit

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Mr. Can
non of Illinois, Chairman Of the House
Appropriations Committee, to-day in
formed United Press reporter that the
appropriations for the next fiscal year
would be reduced to the lowest limit
consistent with the need of the public
service. He explained that this did not
mean ''cheese-paring' policy, but that
no appropriations would be made for
new work which could by any possi-
bility be postponed until the national
finances were more redundant. On the
other hand, where new work is virtually
necessary appropriations would be
made for it, even if bonds had to be
sold to procure the means.
The record-union., 1895-12-25
SHOT FROM AMBUSH.
A Nebraska Stockman Assassinated by
His Enemies.

CHAPPELL Neb), Dee. 23.-Re.
ports by courier from the sandhills,
forty miles north of here, tell of the as
sassination Friday night of William
Helm, a stock man, who was shot from
ambush. There We're four bullet-holes
in his body, and his horse was also
killed. Two years ago Helm shot H. r.
Jacket, but in a trial before Judge
(now Governor) Holcomb he was ac-
quilted. Threats at that time and
since against his life have been made,
and the killing is not a great surprise
Great fear is felt for the safety of
others, as matters are strained between
Helms friends and his enemies, the two
factions being evenly divided and
equally desperate
The record-union., 1895-12-25
SERVED HIS SENTENCE
Release From Jail of an Editor of a
New Mexico journal.

ALBUQUERQUE On. NJ, Dec. 23.-
AT g o'clock tonight the Hon. Thomas
Hughes, editor of the Daily Citizen"
and a former Territorial Senator,
emerged from the County Jail, after
serving out sentence of sixty days i'm
posed upon him by a majority of the
Territorial Supreme Court His pun
ifshment arose out of editorial utter
ances made during the Chavez murder
trial, in which he used the name of Hon.
T. B. Catron, Delegate in Congress, in a
way which the court deemed unwise.
The release of Mr.. Hughes was cele-
brated this evening by a large crowd of
citizens and friends from other points in
the Territory, the railroad having given
reduced rates for this occasion.
The record-union., 1895-12-25

PROPOSALS FOR RUNNING THE Y
street sewerage pump by steam or electricity
for the period of six months and one year, in
accordance with the specifications under
which 1t is now being operated, will be re-
ceived at the Office OF the undersigned until 3
O'Clock .. Ill. Monday, December so. 1895.
Bidders must furnish fuel or electricity and
motor and sufficient help to run the pump.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a
certified check tor o per cent. of the amount
OF the bid payable to the City Clerk.
For further information apply at this Office.
d11-td o. S. FLINT, City Clerk.
The record-union., 1895-12-25
Proposals for Operating Y-street Pump.

President Board of Trustees.
O. S. Flint, City Clerk. d20-10t
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28
PRISON POPULATION NEARLY 1000
FOR FIVE HOURS ON FRIDAY
FEBRUARY 90, 1895.
Over 600 People Take Possession OF the
Prison, Look at the Boys, and Eat.


Perhaps at no time IN the prisons history. has
so great crowd assembled behind its walls as
were here Friday. Aside from its being legal
holiday. when the inmates are treated 10 an
entertainment and other privileges. the mem
bers OF the Doth legislature were expected when
added considerably to the usual interest taken
in the holiday exercises; but the magnitude OF
the crowd that entered the prison yards shortly
after the noon hour fairly took the breath away
from every official and inmate of the institution.
Promptly at $40 a. III. Deputy Lemon gave the
signal. the brakes were thrown. and the inmates
filed into the chapel, where Warden Wolfer en-
tered a few minutes later escorting the speaker of
the day. Rev. Mr. Carson Of the Central Presby-
terrain Church of ST. Paul. Mrs. Wolfer. Master
Frank and Miss Gertie W0lfer, Mrs Lemon and
daughter Gladys and Master Paul Albert and
other friends The Warden introduced the
speaker briefly saying; That in view Of the
lengthy program given on Lincoln's day, which
while not strictly legal holiday this year, he
had decided to give them. the exercises in the
chapel would be short and they would be per-
mitted to enjoy longer time than usual ID the
large paint shop. He also, stated, that as the
members of the legislature were going to take
possession of the prison today, ID had been deci-
ded to let the inmates go to their respective
shops In the afternoon as the honorable body
would find more interest in their visit to see the
machinery moving. and the men would no doubt
be better satisfied than to be compelled to occu-
py their cells during the entire afternoon; that
there would be no holiday docking of earnings;
wages would run on just the same" quar-
tette comprised of members of the prison choir
then sang. "Let the Lower Lights be Burning,
and Chaplain Albert led in short prayer, when
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28
Following are the grade changes for the week
ending Wednesday February q. 1895:
OUR CHAPEL SERVICE.

Rev. j. H. Albert. chaplain. conducted the
chapel services last Sunday. and delivered the
first of the series of lectures commenced last
Sunday night at the Congregational Church'
France on the eve of the Revolution. IS9
The lecture has created the greatest interest,"
among the inmates and as the chaplain lntehds
giving us the entire series. we hope next week
to be able to report them; want of space mas pre-
vented our doing so this issue.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

Hon. w. f. Lee. of the State ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Miss Grace johnson of st. Paul were callers at
THE MIRROR office the 22nd and we are indeD-
ted to Mr.. Lee for many handsome compll-
ments and appreciate his kind words of advice
and cheer
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

w. Il. Eaton of Danbury. Conn.,. and Mr. ii. b
Capron of Saltwater. formerly foreman in mach
inery department of the Thresher Co.. were TAX
ing in the prison sights last saturday. and spent
few minutes in THE MIRROR Office Mr.. EaS-
ton is personal friend OF Warden VOTERS. and
a brother Elk and was very much interested in
THE MIRROR.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

Geo. d. Kirkham representing Marshall Wells
Hardware Co.. Duluth Mimi. escorted by Sup't
Hanlon took in the prison sights Wednesday.
calling at THE MIRROR office.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

Miss Finley. teacher in the Central school at
saltwater. Mr.. and Miss Armstrong of River
Falls. Mrs. Charles Lawson and Miss Jennie
Jewell of Minneapolis and Mr.. John Bentrel of
st. Paul were at the prison Saturday. and regis
tered at THE MIRROR office.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

The Union Shoe & Leather Company have re-
ceived one car load paper boxes. one car load
wooden boxes. and shipped one car load shoes
during the week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

Mrs. Clara Gsh. who has been in attendance
upon a very sick mother in Iowa for the past &c
days. has returned and we are pleased to report
she left her mother in a far way to complete re-
c0Vpry
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

Mrs. JnO Goodpan and Miss Rose Kelley o.
saltwater and Miss julie of Minneapolis took {
view of the prison yesterday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

Keeper John Westergreen is on his vacation
which he will spend with his family at Marine.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

Major Theodore Schwam. of the United States
Army. was at the prison the 10Th. inspecting the
Z. g. military prisoners confined here, and
speaks very highly OF the institution. claiming
that it is the cleanest and neatest that he has
vet visited.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

Keeper Thos. Rush. we are pleased to Learn
is rapidly recovering and will soon resume hi:
duties at the prison.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

queer specimen of dog has taken possession
OF the Electric Light room: he is a cross between
a brindle bull aud anybOdy's dog, and will crawl
into red-hOt furnace to get away from the fer
ret. He is being trained shadow chaser.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

Geo. f. Butler. Of st. Paul Park l.. Milleo of
saltwater. escorted by Turnkey Taylor took in
the prison sights Saturday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

Z. z. LeMasurier of the Hallock News accom-
panied by Z. H. Anderson of HalOck MINI was
d caller at THE MIRROR office last Saturday.
and tosk in the prison sights escorted by Turn
kew TaVlor.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

Inmates must not mark The MIRROR, the!
will be addressed in the office. Papers marked
will not be mailed.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

Nh Merrill the father of Dr.. Merrill occupied
q seat or the platform during the chapel eNer
cseS Friday morning.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

Keeper McFan was quite sick couple OF days
last week. returning to duty Sunday morning.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

Mr. :. b. TarboX and party of ladies took In
the prison sights yesterday. visiting The MIR
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

Geo T. Wright. was Il pleasant caller the 22nd
and paid (?) his subscription. Where is thai
cart-whee?
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

Geo. Behan. of the secret service of the Mime
apols police force. was observed in the crowd
last Friday He was very much carried away
with THE MIRROR office and expressed him.
self as dead willing to get job in such pleas
ant office When asked by one OF THE MIR
ROR staff. how he would like to change places
for few years. he did not appear to be so dead
will
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

The warm weather of the past few days is
rapidly clearing the yards and streets of snow
and ice. The drains and sewers are in excellent
shape. and unless the entire water-wOrks burst.
they will be in condition to carry off all the water
the spring thaws and rain will bring; as Capt.
Ben says: there'll be no mud and water shovel
ing this year. thank the good sewers!
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28
WHO DID HE FEAR.

A recent arrival just before retiring the first
night looked out through the door. very care
fully scanned the walls to see that there were no
panel rackets to fear. squinted up through the
ventilator then carefully folded his pantalOOns
and vest and tucked them under his pillow.
Wonder who he feared" or was it force OF habit.
A new bulletin has been placed IN the recep-
ton room. which lends additional beauty to
these splendid rooms. The bulletin contains in
structons to visitors. gives visiting hours. price,
of admission and THE MIRRORS advertisement.
1t IS printed in gold cOlOred letters on dark
brown background, 40 inches long by % inches
wide, and set in a Mahogany frame AZ inches
deep. The entire work done by an inmate
and is an artistic piece of workmanship.
Dr.Boleyn escorted very pleasant party OF
gentlemen through the prison last Monday, con-
sisting of the following H. r. Banner, ESQ.,,
attorney at law, Saltwater ThOs. McDermott
of the State University. and the members of the
University quartette. JnO. Soper first tenor, A
F. Birdsall, second tenor H. Parks Richie first
bass, j. G. Badly, second bass. The members OF
the quartette expressed regret that they could
not regale the boys with the song that cheers, Oh
the 22nd, but will try to favor us in the neal
future.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

Representative Baston OF Hennepn count!
was among Fridays callers.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28
LOCALS.

Population. 505 Received. 3. Paroled /.
TwentyOne days till spring.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

- PRISON OFFICIALS.
MANAGERS.
EDWIN DUNN, President. EyOta.
las s O'BRlEN saltwater.
f. ". TEMPLE. Blue Eartn Clty
M. q. HALL. DuluIh'
RESIDENT OFFICIALS.
HENRY WOLFER. warden
f. II. LEMON. Deputy warden
E. A. O'BRIEN, Clerk.
b. J. MERRILL PHYSICIAN.
MISS MARY MCKINNEY, MatIon.
j. ii. ALBERT. Protestant Cilapldill.
CHARLES CORCORAN, Cathohc chaplain.
PRISON AGENT:
CLARK CHAMBERS OWatohhd.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

Asst. Deputy Glennon was away one,day last
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

/ uiU qHarantee my patrons Just as
g0od uork and as perfect tit for less money
thaR the suits can be bought for elSeWheTe
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

|
pie. to many 1t marks the wonderful discipline.
properly applied, men can command, when in
the immediate presence of over 800 viOlatOrs of
the law. an equal number OF people OF apparent
good repute. can walk freely among them with
out the slightest infractiOn of rule by an IN
mate and the force of this discipline must have
been felt by the visitors. as not voice was
raised above the ordinary tone. not the slightest
disturbance or annoyance was made by anyone.
1t is simply astonishing how Steward Benner
ever managed to feed so large crowd; men.
women. and children could be seen everywhere
around the kitchen and dining rooms. some
standing some sitting when they could find a
| chair or table corner empty. yet all satisfying
| the inner man with something from the follow
ing.bill of fare: OysterS-raw and Stewed-rOast
beef roast turkey boiled ham, smoked halibut.
celery light biscuit. cake, apples, oranges bana-
mas apple and mince pie. Vermont cheese, and
several stceteras. Not one was permitted to 20
hungry and the score of able and active walters
seemed to be everywhere, trying to make every
one happy and at ease. We doubt If there Is a
hotel ia the state with all their convenences to
serve large ASSEMBLE es. that could have served
more quickly. or with more grace and dignity
than the stewards walters, picked from among
the inmates But when the crowd had hnally TAX
en- their departure, and the wreck tney naa ie ,
behind became apparent; a depleted cOmmlsary
everything swallowed up but the inexhauStlble
spring of aqua that fills the kitchen tank, every
man exclaimed through mapping collars ah s;eo ae
By $3.50 the last visitor had departed, anu
while they cannot but have taken the very
highest opinion of this institution and tne
courtesy and hospitality OF It's Omcla!s VIII
them. we say, come again, but not so nu
mer0uS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-12

Manhattan Nationalist The report
comes that Governor Morrill, has
about decided to appoint A. ?. Riddle,
editor Of the Minneapolis Messenger,
to succeed Judge Moore as regent Of
the University This will make four
newspaper men in the Fifth district
who have been overtakcn by the re-
lentless pursuit of Office within the
last few months. 1t takes great nerve
fer an editor to'able to stand calmly
by and see the choicest of his brethren
picked off one by one in this manner,
not knowing where the devastating
blow will fall next. Still, there Is
not single one Of lis who, II the dread
summons should come tomorrow
would not be prepared to take up the
burden Of Office and bear 1t cheerfully.
That is the kind Of stun the Fifth dis.
trict editors are made Of,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-12
Christmas Greeting.

hfANY times IN the round Of days
Y making up the year come relax
alton and cheer. Often are there hol-
idays when work is laid by, when Joy
is sought, when cares are to a degree
forgotten. But king Of them all, best
Of the entire company, Is Christmas
the children's holiday, the anniver-
sary of the holiest event in history,
the litter OF all hearts. So universally
Is this recognized as supreme that
"Merry' is part Of its very name,
and in every portion Of the Christian
world honor is heaped high before
its altar.
Nothing but good should be re-
membercd for Christmas. He Is a
traitor to jolly old Santa Claus who
allows an ill-natured memory to mar
the Joy Of the day. The same pure
happiness that turks in the laughing
eyes Of the children when on Christ
mas morning they find pretty remem-
brances spread before their wonder
ing eyes should be the inmate of
every heart, and it is the duty of
young and old to endeavor to spread
this Christmas happiness far and
wide.
What though the year has not been
prolific in riches; what though trouble
and care have crossed the threshold;
will il increase the contents of the
granary or lessen the burden of duty
to be disconsolate and complainipgp
make Christmas time a merry time
for it may be the last Christmas on
earth for some loved one or for your
self.
The REFLECTOR wishes every good
gift, every hearty cheer for Its read
ers. May the Christmas OF all who
read these lines be merry, CHEEKY and
glad.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-12
The Mortgage Redemption Law

One good effect Of the new mort
gage redemption law is to make the
mortgage bid at least the amount Of
the mortgage when property is sold
at shcriIl's sale, Heretofore it has
not heen unusual for property mort
gagged for $4,000 to sell for 81 300 and
the former owner thus not only give
up the property hut have a 5000
Judgment hanging over him. Now
with the debtor given Is months in
which to redeem the property for the
amount ut which II was sold creditors
will be obliged to bid at least the
amount Of the debt as u matter of
self-protcctlon, else they may have
the debt paid by n less amount than
the face Of it through the redemption
provision. In this respect the law is
a just one
II Is also good law in lsproyision
as to the amount u sheriff shall re-
ccive for foreclosing a mortgage. A
fee Of $40 is an abundance and there
never was either justice or sense in
allowing Il graduated fec dependent
on the amount OF the debt. No more
work is required for foreclosing a
mortgage of $4,000 than for one Of
$500 and the fee should be the same.
Whether the foreclosures taking
place since March II, 1893, are all to
be revised on the new basis Is a mat
ter OF doubt. Some OF the best law
yers hold that having been confirmed
by the courts the sales are closed and
the time Of redress is past. At any
rate future sales will DO provided for
under the new schedule and although
some of the provisions are the most
liberal in the foreclosure laws of the
nation II is difficult to see where any
great injury is done investors or too
much protection given dcbtors--who,
after all, are entitled to the best posi-
bic conditions. The case will doubt
less be carried to the U. s. supreme
court. 1t is thought that owing to the
large interests involved it will be ad-
vanced to a speedy hearing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-12

DR.. c. A. Swensson, of Bethany
college, Lindsburg, is announced as
candidate for delegate to the Ma
tional Republican convention. In
cidenIally the doctor could probably
be induced TO accept the position Of
minister to Sweden-and we don't
know who would fill the place more
worthilv
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-12

Bad luck gets scattered around O
littlcas well as the good. In the United
States circuit court at Topeka yes.
terday Judgment Of sll,O54.56 was
awarded against John +. Hessin, the
Manhattan lawyer and er-banker, in
favor of the First National Bank OF
Huntington, Ind. Hessin. was inter-
ested in a jute baggiug manufacture
Ing plant, and the suit was for money
advanced by the bank.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-12

The state supreme courts new rul-
ing on the mortgage redemption law
Is at variance with the holdings Of
most Judges of district courts in the
state and is something of a surprise
to investors and capitalists. The
eighteen months redemption period
will in some instances detract from
Kansas Investments standing, but on
the whole, the interest being always
in full force, il need work no hard
shin
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-12
Why Don't He Kick?

John j. Ingalls, says that j. r. Bur
ton has been begging him to kick him
for some time. Well, why don't you
do 1t, Mr.. Ingalls, 1t appears to us
that Mr., Burton has given You sew
eral very good opportunities lately to
do so and we would be pleased to
know why you failed to avail your
self of these opportunities. The peo'
pie of Kansas all think that Mr.. Bur
ton gave you another splendid oppor-
tunity last Monday at Chicago to kick
him off of the platform, when he made
one of the grandest speeches ever de-
livered in that city or anywhere else
in defense of Kansas, and you, Mr..
ingalls,, although billed for a speech
at the same time and place, failed to
materialize. This would have been
an excellent time to kick generally
for Kansas and every man in the state.
But you didn't kick anybody or any,
thing. The people out here in CEN
trail or western Kansas as well as in
the southern part of the state want
this statesman out of a job to come
home and do his kicking in front Of
Mr.. Burton, where he can be seen and
answered face to face. We will then
soon see who gets the bloody nose
and cracked shins. We don't think
Mr.. ingalls, will find it all dress pa
rade in the hustle Burton will give
him. The people in Kansas begin to
think land not without some reason)
that in a square fight Burton would
do ingalls, up SO badly that he would
feel as il he had been attacked by a
thousand coyotes. We are all more
than anxious to have Mr.. Ingalls, bring
on the fight, and we will promise him
that Gov. Morrill, will not interfere
either. Junction City Republican.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-12
Your Uncle Henri Wafterso

Your Uncle Henri watterson under.
stands the needs Of Democracy as
well as the best. He says "If II is
to live, to do business, and to pros
per, the Democratic party will have
to open fresh set Of books and get a
new set Of bookkeepers." Mr.. Wat
terson could not have spoken more
truly were be Republican.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1895-12-12


The Junction City Union disposes
Of the existing discussion as to John
X. Wright's movements thus: Cap
tain Wright is not candidate. Geary
had senator in 1888. Wabaunsee
had the nominee in 1892, and now
Capt. Wright is for the Riley county
man who can be agreed upon by that
county. Capt Wright will always be
found employing the same honorable
tactics in politics that he does in bus
mess He is not political BUSH
whacker.'