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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

The genial traveling-man likes his
joke but he doesn't always come out
ahead. A little occurrence illustrating
this took place at a hotel at Grand
Forks. A drummer finding fly in his
coffee caught dozen more and put
them in also, and then roasted the
waitress for bringing it to him. "What
do l want my coffee favored with flies
for?" asked he. swell, l don't know"
said the girl, "but you put them there
YOURSELF; there was only one fly and
two bedbugs in it when I gave it to
YOU" That was once the drummer
didn't drink. -Satterlee's Journal
Ihe La Crosse Press tells the follow
ing good story: A Georgia justice re-
Gently sentenced man to be hanged.
On the lawyers explaining that there
was no law which empowered him to
pronounce the death sentence, he re-
piled: "That may be, but I've hanged
six OF EN- jest the same!" There is
considerable food for thought in the
above and Milwaukee county can fur.
nish justice the equal of the Georgia
man. The Wisconsin justice married
couple one day, and the next day. by
request, he tore up the marriage H.
cense and declared the newly married
pair divorced.-Peck's Sun.
IL is strange that many God fearing.
so-called Christian people, who abhor
anything which savers of lawlessness.
when it comes to matters of particular
Importance to themselves or their Or
CARNATIONS, will use very questionable
and unchristianlike methods to secure
their ends. A case in point is the line
OF work recently undertaken by some
Christian endeavorers in JERSEY CITY.
In order to determine whether there
might be any violations of the Sunday
liquor law, young men of exemplary(?)
habits were sent into the saloons
through the side doors to secure the
forbidden cocktails, which would be
evidence of excise violations. Strangely
enough this work was sanctioned by
the local clergy, who, however, advised
limit to the number of drinks the
young men should MINNEAPOLIS
Weekly Mirror.
Heretofore the church has had it all |
It's own way, but now comes Hawk
eye publican who believes the saloon
has right to object to the proximity
OF the church. Hence, the people of
Madrid, Boone county, Iowa, are con-
fronted with the question: Can
saloon enjoin the building of church
Barney Arie owns a saloon in that
town, operated under the mulct law.
which fOrbids saloons within 300 feet
of any church or school. Lately the
erection of a Methodist Episcopal
church has been commenced within
300 feet of the saloon, and Arie claims
that either the saloon or church must
be outside that limit. AS the saloon
was there first, the claim is made that
the same law that prescribes the rule
for the saloon operates as a bar to
church being erected within saloon ter
ritory, and threatens injunction pro-
ceedings. The courts will settle the
matter in some shape, either through
the proposed injunction or proceed
ngs to close the saloon after the
church is built.-St. Joseph Gazette.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

The Supreme Court of this state has
rendered decision to the effect that
all prisoners, male or female, must be
sentenced by the courts to public in
stitution. 1t declares that all persons
committed to private prisons are held
illegally.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02
" LITERARY NOTES.. ~

Rudyard Kipling, as he showed
himself to his intimate friends just be.
fore he became known to all the world
will be the subject of a paper in
McClure's Magazine for July. 1t is
written by the man with whom Mr.
Kippling was associated in the ed
itorship of newspaper in India, and
it will be illustrated with portraits and
other pictures from photographs fur
nished by Mr.. Kipling's family.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

THERE are some mean, lOw-down
thieves in this world and they are not
all in prison, either. Last week thief
of this stamp burglarized the Office of
the Hills Crescent and carried off all
the cash on hand 80 cents) and few
articles of minor Importance. The
burglar, in his hurry to get away from
the scene of his crime, overlooked the
scissors and paste-pot and the issue of
the Crescent was not delayed.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02
N 0 TIC E..

THOSE receiving copies of THE MIR.
ROR who are not subscribers will
please consider them as sample cop
les. 1t, after reading them, you should
conclude that THE MIRROR is
worthy of your patronage, send one
dollar to this office and we will enter
your name on our books for a
years subscription.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

"A CONTEMPORARY says that Hobart
is the handsomest man that ever re-.
ceived the nomination for vice. presi-
dent of the United States. Is that all :?
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

Mr.. y. G.. WALL, we'll known
newspaper man, has purchased Editor
Angus Hays interest in the Big Stone
County Journal That the Journal
under the new management will be a
success, as it has been heretofore, is a
fOregone conclusion.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

IN THE Empire State a woman has
just been acquitted of the charge of
matricide after hard fought and bit.
terly contested trial, lasting over eight
weeks. The evidence was almost en-.
tirely circumstantial but many men
have been convicted and executed on
weaker evidence than that produced
at this trial. A motive was clearly
established, poison was found in the
stomach of the deceased, and traces of
it on the utensils used by the defend
ant. The prosecution employed a
chemical expert of the highest reputa-
ton and relied to great extent upon
his testimony to secure a conviction.
1t is almost incredible that any person
would deliberately plan and plot to
convict another of the gravest crime
under the law for the sake of enhanc-
ing his professional reputation. Yet
in this case the attorneys for the de-
Tense proved beyond reasonable
doubt that this expert had stated, while
under the influence of liquor, that the
woman must be convicted in order to
strengthen his reputation. They also
indirectly charged him with putting
the poison where it was found. It was
through mere accident that the de.
Tense learned of these boasts and were
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

THE thirteenth annual report of the
Directors of the St. Paul Workhouse
has been placed upon our desk. The
report contains detailed statement
of the work accomplished during the
year, the cost of maintenance, and of
other matters connected Herewith
Owing to the efficient management of
Superintendent Fitzgerald the institu-
ton is substantially self-sustaining.
According to the report the majority
of the inmates are employed in improv-
ing the grounds of Como Park and on
the farm, a few being engaged in the
manufacture of socks and brooms.
The number of prisoners received dur
ing the year was 1852, two of these were
committed for the thirty. fifth time.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

WE SUPPOSED there could be no d.
versity of opinion among wheelmen
regarding the good roads movement,
but an exchange says that "bicycIists
want good roads and want them bad"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

SOURBEER is the active spirit that
animates the Sunday school sessions at
Meade, Kans. He is the superinten-
dent.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

Should THE MIRROR fail to reach subscriber
each week, notice should be sent to this office,
and the matter will be attended to at once.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

President Diaz has fixed Sept. Is, 49,
49, as the final and definite date for the
opening of Mexico's exposition.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

"A blue gum tree in New South Wales.
49, feet high, is thought to be the tall
est tree in the world.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

1t appears from statistics just pub
lished that there are about $500 news
papers and periodicals printed in Paris
every week, more than appear in all
the rest of France. OF these 1O7 are
political, 100 illustrated, 1O8 devoted.
to fashions, 100 to medicine, over 200
to finance and 60 to sport.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

This paper will be forwarded to subscribers
until ordered discontinued and all arrears are
paid
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

The dog is mentioned thirty three.
times in the Bible.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

The first American railroad was laid
IN 1856. 1t was three miles long, from
the granite quarries of Quincy, Mass,
to NepOnset river.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

The most accomplished of linguists,
was Mezzofanti. At the time of his
death he is said to have been familiar
with ia languages.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

Contributions solicited from any and all sour
ces. Rejected manuscript will not be returned.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02
CURRENT GLEANINGS.

Brazil grows half the coffee crop Of
the world
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

It is said that half the worlds pro-
duction of quinine is used in the
United States. Quinine is sold by Ital-
ian druggists at from $50 to 800 a:
pound, while the Government gets it
for the army at SIS a pound. 1t is pro-
posed to make the sale of the drug a,
government monopoly.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-02

Entered at the Post Office at saltwater, Minn
as SecOnd-claSS mail matter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-27
Gendron and Crescent Bicycles.
Wasted Money.

Wasted Money. o. One }f Of the h 4tSrangsst things
many people have about Bicycles They oct
1t into their heads that if Bicycle is sold for
less than 500 it is not Il reliable wheel So they
deliberately go down into their pockets a nd
bring forth the 500 that the dealer asks
Money was never more wantOniy waste d.
ThGCreSGent Bicycle. Mob Nobody on this earth
wearing or more stylish Bicycle than the CREs.
CENT Ten times its price will not buy a more
reliable Wheel The makers of Crescent Ri.
cycles are satisfied with less profit than the
makers OF other wheels, this is why they sell
for $50 and $50. The Crescents are positively
the highest grade Bicycle made They are
handsome easy-running and perfect in detail
The $50 Crescent is as durable-an honest
wheel at an honest price, You simply cannot
equal these wheels anywhere else at S6U, $50
SS5, or 500.
The Crescent Bicycle is guaranteed by the
largest Bicycle factory in the world to be free
from 1mperfection in material or workman
SNIP and agree to make good any defect not
caused by use or abuse within one year
we snail be glad to have you come in and
supmiI the Crescents to any test or compare
son; The fastest mile ever ridden on a BIZ
cycle was made on a Crescent S75 wheel
Time, one minute, eleven and three-fifths sec
onds Every description of Bicycling Sun
dries. Bicycles to rent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-27
Highest of all in Leavenng Power-Latest Report
R3>!A!'!ll! q! Rskae&F RskiR&
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE
Silver Wedding,

Mr.. and Mrs. William Gorder, num-
bered among our prOminenta and popu-
lar German residents, celebrated their
twenty fifth wedding anniversary last
Thursday evening at their home, 400
East avenue. Extensive preparations
had been made for the event and there
was nothing lacking for the utmost en-
Joyment of the guests, who numbered
more than a hundred. The grounds
were brilliantly lighted with Japanese
lanterns and the house decorated with
plants and flowers. Two notable feat
ures of The evenings entertainment
were an address by Rev. H. PankOw,
of Lebanon, and a serenade by the
choirs Of St. Marks Lutheran church.
In pavilion on the lawn the young
people enjoyed dancing, to the strains
Of Hardege's orchestra. An elaborate
supper was served, corps of obliging
young ladies aching as walters. Alto
gether the celebration was an extensive
and noteworthy social event and
source Of great pleasure to the assem-
bled company, Mr. and Mrs. Gorder
were the reel ipients of hearty congratu-
lations and many appropriate memen-
tos.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-27
Died..

The town of Shields is fast losing its
pioneers; another, Mrs. Edward Nc
Call, who had lived there since 1S49
crossed the dark river last Friday ,
aged rs years. Her death was quite
unexpected, as she WAS i'll only a few
days. Mrs Mccall was we'll known
and highly respected. Her funeral
occurred from st. Joseph's church,
Redwood, Sunday afternoon, the in
terment being ir st. Bernard's Genre
terry, this city The venerable hus-
band and the following children sur
vive her: John. William and Edward,
of St. Paul; Torrance, of Montana;
James, of Washington; Frank, Mrs. NJ
Mcclure and Mrs. F. McHugh, of
Shields; Mrs. Phillip Kelley, of this
city.
Mrs. Ann Egan died during the
night of May 19 at her home III Shields,
aged SO years. She was born in County
Longford, Ireland, and settled in the
town of Shields about forty five years
ago. She was a woman of excellent
character and kindly ways, much
esteemed by her neighbors and friends
She leaves the following children:
Michael Egan and Mrs. Ed. Brooks, OF
Shields; John Egan. of Chicago;
Thomas Egan, Mrs. NJ. Connell, Mrs.
T. Carroll and Mrs. P Griffin, of
Usage, Ia. The remains were laid to
rest Friday morning in ST. Bernard s
cemetery, after services at ST. Joseph's
church, Redwood.
Mrs. Louis Dornfeld, daughter of our
resident, Peter Behl, died Tuesday
morning at her home in Lebanon. She
was "a years of age and had been mar
| ried only about a year. A large circle
| of friends mourn her untimely death.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-27
WILL BE OBSERVED.
Appropriate Memorial Day Exercises
by the G.. A. R. Post.

Appropriate Memorial Day Exercise S
by the G.. A. r. Post.
Memorial day, one of the most i'm
portant of the national holidays, oc
ours next Saturday, May 80. 1t will be
observed in proper and fitting man
ner by O. D. Pease post, No. 81, G.. A.
r., arrangements with that end in
view having been made. AS is GUS
tomary, the business men are re-
quested to close their stores in the
afternoon, SO as not to conflict with
any who may desire to participate in
the exercises. The post will be glad
to receive. up to 8 A. M, contributions
of flowers to be used in decorating the
dead soldiers graves.
According to a special order issued
by Commander John Habhegger. it is
expected to carry out program in
conformity to the following: At 9 A. NJ.
the graves of soldiers in the different
cemeteries will be decorated by de-
tails from the post; ct 80 P. NJ. the pro-
cession will be formed ct the Post hall
and march to Oak Hill cemetery, where
the g. A r. ritual service will be held,
after which exercises will take place on
Concordia island, including the Mem
orial day address by Hon. Alexander
E. Matheson, of GAINESVILLE. The fol-
lowing will be in the procession: Sim
issippi band, Northwestern university
cadets, 0. ID. Pease post, orator and
chaplain in carriage, and disabled
comrades in conveyances.
Following the practice of recent
years, the members of O. D. Pease
post attended memorial services Sun
day evening at the M. E. church upon
invitation of the pastor, Rev. j. j.
Ceiling. The exercises included
patriotic singing and an address ger
name to the occasion delivered by Mr..
Ceiling.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-27
Catholic Mission.

The mission of the Passionist Faith
ers which began at st. Bernard's
church last Sunday is arousing great
interest among Catholics and wiz
doubtless result in considerable good
to the church. -Four services are held
daily--at 5 and A. NJ and at 8 and
7:30 P. NJ. Rev. Father Norbert, of the
Monastry of Our Lady of Good Coun->
sci, Normandy, Mo-, and Rev. Father
Bonifare, of st. Michael's church, Ak
tell, Kan, conduct the mission. They
are both interesting workers and of
excellent address. The mission will.
continue through next Sunday.
Call at Globe Milling Co for your
flour. Every sack warranted equal
to any sold i'm the city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-27
The SmalIey Concert.

The following testimonial speaks for
itself:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-27
How to Treat a Wife.

(From Pacific Health Journal.)
First, get wife; second, be patient
You may have great trials and perplex.
tiles in your business, but do not therefore
carry to your home cloudy or contracted
brow. Your wife may have trials. which
though of less magnitude, may be hard
for her to bear. A kind word, a tender
look, will do wonders in chasing from
her brow clouds of gloom.-To this we
would add always keep bottle of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy in the house
1t is the best and is sure to be needed
sooner or later. Your wife will then know
that you really care for her and wish to
protect her health. For sale by John
MolZahn, druggist.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-27
3 BaSebaII.

In the second game of the season be-
tween the teams of the Northwestern
university and the Sacred Heart col
lege, played last Wednesday afternoon
on the formers grounds, the latter
were defeated by the close score of Is
to Is. He1merl and Markworth offici-
ated as the Northwestern battery, W hile
Meagher and Cahill, of Waukesha,
served in the same capacity for Sacred
Heart.
Sunday afternoon the Wegemann &
Strauss team defeated the Crescents by
a score of 20to6. The game was played
on the old fair grounds.
The Boston Boomers, female base
ball club, will play with representa-
tive local nine on the Fifth ward
grounds next Friday afternoon. Ad-
mission, 25 cents.
Waterloo defeated Sun Prairie Fri
day at the former place by score of 81
to 7. Tony Oestreicher, of this city
pitched for Waterloo. Jumbo" Keel,
the latter's catcher, had thumb split
during the game. necessitating his re-
tirement.
At jefferson Sunday the local team
defeated Fort Atkinson by score of 7
to 3. Heimerl, Jefferson's twirler, al
lowed his opponents only three hits.
Tuesdays game proved the great
ability of Louis Heimerl. Jefferson &
pitcher. To do what he did against q
team Of such professionals as the Page
Fence Giants shows, beyond doubt
that he is worthy of being ranked
among the very best of amateur pitch
ers.-Jeferson Banner.
FOR RENT
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-27
Strawberries and Ice Cream.

The Woman's guild of st. Paul. 8
Episcopal church will serve strawbe9-
Ties and ice cream in II. Bieber's store
building, at 208 Main street, on Friday
afternoon and evening of this week,
beginning at O'Clock. A general and
cordial invitation is extended and the
ladies would be pleased to have lib
eral patronage.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-27
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT,
System To Be Somewhat Changed
Plans of the Council.

|
Contemplated changes in the city
fire department, deemed necessary
upon the satisfactory service of the
waterworks system, are just now
bothering the heads of the alder
men, especially those who COM
pose the Committee on Fire Depart
ment. In conversation last week with
a member of this committee, we were
! given an outline of the proposed
changes. The alderman stated that,
instead of increasing the expense of
| the department, as many supposed
was to be the case, it is intended to
| considerably decrease it. During the
! past year the department cost about
So, 800, which is probably very con-
places of equal size. AS an initial
step towards more efficient and salts
factory service, the council has already
ordered two hose wagons at cost of
$275 each, built substantially and to be
hauled by horses. 1t is not supposed
there will be any need Of the steamers
at fires In the future, except possibly
occasionally, and 10y using the pres
ent teams the nose wagons can be con-
veyed without additional expense.
Regarding tie disposal of any of the
fire apparatus now in use the majority
of the aldermen seem to oppose it, on
the ground that it would have to be
sold at great sacrifice, if at ALL Of
course, If an opportunity of selling one
of the steamers at a fair price presents
itself, we have confidence il. the good
sense of the council to get rid OF it, but
the theory is advanced that most small
places formerly in need of fire engines
are now building waterworks for fire
protection, and consequently have no
use for an engine. 1t is proposed to
outskirts of the city, where they may
be utilized without awaiting the arrival
of the department. This is good
idea. Touching upon the extent of
the paid portion of the department.
our informant said the committee
would probably recommend the
adoption Of something like the follow
ing plan: Granting that one OF the en-
gines would be put out Of service, it
woC'd be necessary to engage but one
engineer this engineer to also act as
janitor of the house which be repre-
sents and as hose captain of the com
panv, ii being his duty to keep in
proper shape all hose. carts and other
property about the house; the salary
to be about $500 per year. Perhaps
his services as engineer would
not be required once in year. The
other engine house is to be provided
with a janitor whose duties shall be
the same as the other ones, except in
regard to engineer; his salary to be
about $3.50 Here would be an expense
of $3.50, whereas last year the same
line of engineering janitorship,
washing hose and hauling carts cost
over 81 200. The engagement of three
teams with drivers-for the hook and
ladder truck and the two hose carts
adds ali expense per contract of $3.50,
making the total 81 400. This leaves
81, 100 for the purchase of the new hose
wagons and for contingent expenses,
to keep within last years amount.
Under these plans the three volunteer
companies would be kept intact and
the city would no doubt possess a very
adequate and satisfactory fire service.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-27

The following testimonial speaks for
itself:
WAUPUN, May 20, 1896.
Mr.. c. A. Skinner, WatertoaVa, Wis
Dear Sir: The Smalley Grand Concert
company, in their two entertainments
here, haye SO thoroughly captivated
our people by their modest, lady-lik e
manners, pleasing address and most
excellent concerts that they are always
sure to receive hearty welcome when
ever they come. / guarantee you run
no risk in engaging them.
Very truly,
EMMA NJ. WILLIAMS
At the Congregational church, Mon.
day evening, June l. Reserved seats
at Molzahn's drug store Prices 35 and
25 cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-27
DoN,T TAKE AMY snRsr1r1rn

DON'T TAKE ANY SUBSTITUTE!
Ask for "Herald Pure Rye" Has
no rival for family and medical pur-
poses. Rich, soft and mellow. Guar
anteed years old. Give it trial.
MOLZAHN & FEIssT,
Telephone 96. Third street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-05-27
FOR RENT

Rooms at 500 Fifth street for rent
after May /.