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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

Upon opening a car of brick which was received
at the state refOrmatory recently couple
of tramps we're found inside fast asleep. The
car had come in early in the morning and was
set inside of the prison walls. When the tramps
discovered where they we're their surprise can
be better imagined than told. The guards pre-
tended that they believed them to be prisoners
trying to escape and that the only thing that
ought to be done with them was to take them to
the SOLITARY" 1t was finally agreed that they
should be taken before Supt. Houlton. BY this
time the tramps we're badly scared. Supt. Houl-
ton looked very grave and it was some time be-
fore he could be convinced that they were not
escaped convicts When the superintendent
pretended to be satisfied that they were just
tramps stealing ride he agreed to parole them
upon promise of their future good behavior
seeing that as far as he knew it was the first time
that they had been caught stealing anything
st. Cloud Times.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

The convict dining-rOOms have been reprinted
in an artistic manner. The centre of the cell
ings are of very light but warm color with a
blue border. The walls are pea-green with an
elaborate frioZe.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

Five hundred bales of sisal-hemp were re-
ceived, and thirteen carloads of binder twne
were shipped the past week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

Miss Anna C. Ring, of Duluth, and Miss Alice
M White, city. accompanied by Mr.. Vincent P.
Connolly, viewed the various departments of the
institution on the Sth
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

Messrs. John w. Merriam and George ID.
Henry, of st. Paul, we're conducted about the
prison by Deputy Warden Lemon Oh the 3rd.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

The boys Of the Illinois state reformatory had
big day on the Fourth. The exercises con.
sisted of two parts. In the morning all kinds OF
sports and field diversions we're INDUCED in in.
Guiding races, tugs of war; putting the shot, ETC.
for which two hundred and seventy-fOur entries
had been made. In the afternoon musical and
literary entertainment of eleven numbers was
furnished. The winners in the contests were
treated to an officers dinner given in the officers
diningrOOm.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

Every ward of the state in the Joliet prison
was presented with new suit of clothes, cadet
gray in color, on the 4th.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

Editor M. C. Russell of the Riverside, in COM
pany with his family and few friends, is taking
months vacation. Every editor of our institu-
tiOnal exchanges has an annual holiday but
twenty.six moons will have passed before we can
EXPECT ours.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

Miss Gertrude S. Gates, of Eyota, Miss Blanche
Kenyon, daughter of Usher Kenyon, and w. G..
Hayden, of st. Paul, accompanied by Manager
Edwin Dunn hOnOred THE MIRROR Office with
visit on the 7th
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

This country writes Mr.. Casey to his cousin
In Ireland sis the greatest on earth. 1t is a
country where the man who earns his own living
is as good as any other man, and if he doesn't
earn it he is dom sight better. indianapolis
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

Supt. w. H. HOultOn of the st. Cloud Reform
atory was the guest of Warden WOfer on the Sth.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

Seven paroles we're granted by the Board OF
Managers at their meeting ON the Sth.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

Grade standing July 9th: First grade, 800;
second grade, 1853; third grade, 8.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

Heard in the Park on the FOurth-"I say
Jack, how did you like the singing in chapel to-
day?''
There was no singing in chapel today
The positive manner in which the question was
answered put an end to further discussion,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

Mrs. George E. HutchiDs, st. Paul, Mrs. Kate
DAZZLING and Mrs. E. Clark, city, were visitors at
the prison on the 3rd, and escorted by Asst.
Deputy Glennon called and registered in our
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

Prisoners received during the week ending
July 9TH 3. Discharged, 5.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

Mrs. M. E. Pease, of Marysville, Wash, Flor
ence Stevenson of Grantsburg, Wis.,, and Mrs.
j. E. Jackman, city, visited the prison on the
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

Mr.. c. H. Capron and wife, of Minneapolis,
were shown the various points of interest about
the prison by Asst Deputy Glennon on the end.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

See the young woman at the railway station.
She is waiting to meet relatives who are coming
on the train. See her rush eagerly to meet them.
They have come. They are her dear cousins.
See the haste with which she runs to kiss Cousin
Arabella. She doesn't lose an instant. But she
is not>in such hurry to kiss Cousin Jack. When
she sees him approaching she does not hasten.
she seems almost provoked because he wants to
kiss her. She keeps him waiting whle-she lifts
her veil.-Chicago Tribune.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

The small boy and the large firecracker were
in evidence on the hill north of the prison the
night of the Fourth, and the shouts of the joyous
youngsters perhaps called up visions to many
doing penance here of their own childhood days
when they, too we're happy and free-free from
the CALLING bondage of crime, the most bitter
slavery that can be imagined.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09
Local and General.
Patients undergoing treatment in hospital, s.

Patients undergoing treatment in hospitals.
Prison population July 9th: Males, 47s;
females, 4.
Mr. George E. Randall, of Duluth, visited the
prison on the 3rd.
Prisoners received during the week ending
July 9th, g. Discharged, 8.
Grade standing July 9TH First grade, s22
second grade, 1885, third grade, 8.
Seven paroles we're granted by the Board of
Managers at their meeting on the sth.
Supt w. H. Hou)ton of the st. Cloud Reform
atory was the guest of Warden Wolfer on the sth.
Mrs. M. E. Pease, of Marysville Wash, Flor
ence Stevenson, of Grantsburg, Wis, and Mrs.
j. E. Jackman, city, visited the prison on the
9Th.
Every ward of the state in the Joliet prison
was presented with new suit of Clothes cadet
gray in color, on the 4th.
Five hundred bales of sisa-hemp were re-
ceived, and thirteen carloads of binder twine
were shipped the past week.
Messrs. John w. Merriam and George d.
Henry, of st. Paul, we're conducted about the
prison by Deputy Warden Lemon Oh the srd.
Mr.. c. H. Capron and wife, of Minneapolis,
were shown the various points of interest about
the prison by Asst. Deputy Glennon on the 2nd
The Misses Anna and Ottilie Grote, of St. Paul,
and Miss Olga Drews, city, accompanied by Mr..
Frank WOlfer, made sightseeing tour of the in
stitutiOn on the 3rd.
Miss Anna c. Ring, of Duluth, and Miss Alice
M. White, city. accompanied by Mr.. Vincent P.
Connolly, viewed the various departments of the
institution on the sth.
Mrs. George E. HutchiDs, St. Paul, Mrs. Kate
DAZZLING and Mrs. E. Clark, city, were visitors at
the prison on the 3rd, and escorted by Asst.
Deputy Glennon called and registered in our
office.
The convict dining-rooms have been repainted
in an artistic manner. The centre of the cell
ings are of very light but warm color with a
blue border. The walls are pea-green with an
elaborate freze.
Miss Gertrude S. Gates, of Eyota Miss Blanche
Kenyon daughter of Usher Kenyon, and w. C.
Hayden, of St. Paul, accompanied by Manager
Edwin Dunn honored THE MIRROR Office with
visit on the 9TH.
This country writes Mr.. Casey to his cousin
In Ireland, sis the greatest on earth. 1t is a
country where the man who earns his own living
is as good as any other man, and if he doesn't
earn it he is dom sight better."-Indianapolis
Journal.
Editor M. C. Russell of the Riuerside in com
pany with his family and few friends, is taking
months vacation. Every editor of our institu
tiOnal exchanges has an annual holiday, bu
twenty six moons will have passed before we cal
expect ours.
Heard in the Park on the FOurth-"I say
Jack, how did you like the singing in chapel to
day?''
There was no singing in chapel today"
The positive manner in which the question wa
answered put an end to further discussion,
The boys of the Illinois state refOrmatOry hat
a big day on the Fourth. The exercises con
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

The Misses Anna and Ottile Grote, of st. Paul,
and Miss Olga Drews, city, accompanied by Mr..
Frank Wolfer, made sightseeing tour of the in
stitutiOn on the 3rd.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

Three new boarders arrived on the 3rd just in
time to celebrate the Fourth with us. Edward
Lee, St. Louis county, sentenced to serve term
of two years, for grand larceny in the second
degree. James E. Duncan and Charles P. Wat
son, found guilty of counterfeiting in the United
States District Court of the third district, will
remain two wears each.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-09

Mr.. George E. Randall of Duluth, visited the
prison on the 3rd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-12
The Gentle WeYIer.

Mr.. Hale arraignS several of his col
leagues in the Senate for injustice to Gen
eral Weyler. Has any Senator who has
denounced General Weyler exceeded his
authority? Is the word butcher as an
Piled to a man with such record too
severe? And is not General Weyler's nur-
pose in dealing with Cuba disclosed in
what stands incontestibly over his own
signature commander-in-chief of the
Spanish forces on the island?
Let us see. General Weyler succeeded
General Campos. Why? The authorities
at Madrid insisted on donoMnating the
insurgents as banditti and on netting out
to them the punishment of banditti. Cen
eral Campos drew back. He refused to
put such a policy into execution Every
possible influence was brought to bear on
him. But he stood out. He would not
even attempt to sweep the island with
sword and flame.
When it became apparent that General
Campos could not be made the instrument
of their purpose the Spanish authorities
looked around for a man who could lie
relied upon to do the work. And they
selected General Weyler. Why? Because
he was next in eminence to General Cam
pos as a commander? No: for as a mat
ter Of fact he was not. Because ne was
famous for calm judgment and had large tx
perience in the work Of Notwithstanding
ship? No; for he enjoyed no such reputa-
ton, nor had any of his commissions in
civil affairs been important. Why, then,
was he chosen? .
The answer Is pat to hand. General
Weyler had served in Cuba during the ten
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-12
More Water is Needed.

When the Board of Trade discusses the
weaknesses of the city's water supply
as it will next Tuesday evening-there
viii probably be unanimity of utter
ance as to the method by which the
supply may he increased. A board of
expert engineers, after a thorough sur
vey. satisfied itself that the best thing
and the feasible thing is the completion of
the aqucduct tunnel, for whose uselessness
the Distric. of Columbia is in nowise re-
sponsible. The board of experts investi-
gated al. the plans and then reported in
favor of the tunnel scheme, the cost of
which is estimated at about nine hundred
thousand dollars. Easing his action upon
that report, Senator Mcmillan introduced,
nearly month ago, a joint resolution
which is satisfactory in it's terms to the
engineer officers and to those of the general
public who have beer actively interested in
the working out of a problem that deeply
concerns the health and general welfare of
the community. Up to this time action
has beer: taken upon that resolution. but
in view of it's Importance and of the legis-
lative energy of the Senator who is it's
sponsor it is not likely to be long neglected.
Any one who is acquainted with water-sup-
ply conditions in Washington knows how
narrowly we have escaped water famnes
and their attendant suffering and danger.
Congress itself recognized the fact that dur
ing each succeeding summer for several
years past the shortage has steadily
become more and more conspicuous, for
1t provided for the elevation of the dam
at Great Falls. BY and by the dam
viii be high enough but unless the tun-
Eel is completed some other means
of conveyance is put in operation the
elevation of the dam will lack full eff
fectiveness- The need of the hour is, there
and these may be obtained if Congress will
only pass the Mcmillan joint resolution.
There is demand for an immediate ap-
preparation. Laid away in the Treasury
are more than two hundred and sixty thou
sand dollars of unexpended appropriation,
waiting only for the congressional word to
become active factors in local affairs This
operations. Much machinery has to be pro-
vlded and many prehmina ries must be at
tended to before the actual work of refining
the tunnel can proceed.
There is no good reason why any compli-
cations should appear to delay congress
SIGNAL action. No one who is conversant
with the situation will argue that the pres
quantity or satisfactory as TO quality. The
Beard of Trade cannot render better ser
vice to the city than by doing its utmost to
assist in bringing about speedy enactment
OF the Mcmillan joint resolution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-12

lshinstOn Corr. Philadelphia Press.

Washington Corr. Philadelphia Press.
Another bill which the House took ur
was one that came over from the Senate
providing for a free public library. 1t
capital of the nation. a city of ~, 0ts
people. has not a single free library. The
Congress sional library Is only reference
library for members of Congress and pub
lie officials. and in the nature of things
can never be a free public library.
a number of citizens have offered to
assist in establishing free library, if Con-
gress will provide a room. and provide for
it's maintenance. This work has to be done
by Congress because it is the board of al
der.nen for the city.
But with the inexp!icable spirit Of what
enc of the members of the House today
called smeanncss." the Senate bill was
amended In the House on motion of Mr.
Powers OF Vermont so as to compel the
expense of the library to be met entirely
from the revenues derived from taxation
in the city.
AS the government owns over half In
value of the property of the city and does
not Pay any taxes this wo;lld relieve the
government of contributing cent toward
the library. But Representatives In Con
general could get the benefit of the library
without helping in any way to pay the
cost of Its maintenance.
Amended in that way the bill has been
returned to the Senate. Hundreds of thou.
sands of dollars are spent by Congrsss in
Diseases of the Horse and Diseases of
Cattle and other things of that kind
which not one person in 10000 in the coun-
try gets copy of, and yet when the gov
eminent is asked to pay its just share OF
the cost of public library in this city the
House refuses to consent. This Is a specf.
men of the way this city is treated In leg
islation by Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-12

yeers' war. and had made . record there OF
cruelty and severity which had caused his
name to stand out in red relief On the roll
Of Spanish officers who during that leng
period did the bidding OF the home gov
eminent. This was the man for tHe work
He had once shown relish and aptitude
for 1t, and could be trusted to undertake
1t egain. His name alone would strike
terror to the hearts Of the insurgents re-
calling as 1t would, an the memories of
the past. And 80 General Weyler was ap-
pointed to do what General Campos had
refused to do.
Ihere Is the very amplest proof that
General Weyler accepted the commission
with full knowledge of what was expecSed
of him, and with a determination to try
ano meet the wishes of the Spanish gov
eminent. The case against him does not
rest ON the accuracy of a translation into
English of any interview with him printed
in a Spanish newspaper, but we have his
official proclamations issued after he
reached Havana, which show conclusivsly
that his purpose then was to move against
the people of Cuba in a spirit Of ferocity
and determination. The accuracy of the
rendering into English of those signed Of
fetal papers has never been questioned
either by Minister De LONE or by General
Weyler himself. And it will not be. Why
then all this pother on Minister De l.ome's
part about the peril of trying to draw
in English the nice shade of difference
which exists in the Spanish between Eek
terminate" and ''clean out?'' Weyler
slaughter by any name is appalling enough.
Mr.. Hale should be cautious As a good
American at heart he is but poorly pre-
pared to fight Spains battles With the
frIendliest intent he is yet moving on lines
that may seriously injure his hero. For
as matter of fact, the more he tries to
make General Weyler acceptable TO A,neri-
cans the less he leaves to him for useful
ness IN Cuba. The Barcelona students
will cease throwing up their caps, or
stones at the American consulate if Cen
eral Weyler. under Mr.. Hale's touch, is to
be transformed into kindly and humane
soldier. He will likewise be likely to lose
his commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-12
Founding One Wrong Upon Another.

Representative Pitney reasons that be
cause Congress habitualIy fails to appropri-
ate for proper municipal purposes. according
TO the terms of existing law. the fun amount
OF the taN-money which it (Congress) re-
qLlreS the District people to pay into the
treasury. therefore, in respect to this So
called surplus, the law of ISIS with respect
TO municipal appropriations may properly
be violated In other words, because Con-
gress wrongfully creates an unused surplus
of District money, it ought. since this sur
plus exists. to commit the additional wrong
of smashing the law o. 1875 so far as this
surplus is concerned. If Congress faithfully
fulfils the law there will be no surplus.
According to the laws terms, the Commits
Sioners make estimates of the municipal ex-
penditures Then: .. -..
To the extent to which Congress shall
approve of said estimates Congress shall
appropriate the amount of fifty per centum
thereof, and the remaining fifty per centum
OF such approved estimates shall be levied
and assessed upon the taxable property and
privileges in said District"
The only money lawfully raised by taxa
ton in the District is that which is levied
and assessed in an amount sufficient to meet
corresponding and preceding appropria-
ton by Congress to pay municipal expenses
previously approved by Congress. Not a
dollar is to be raised except to meet a cor
responding dollar from Congress. There is
no room under the law for the existence of
surplus. If Congress has permitted one
to be created it should be promptly ex-
pended. with proportiopate contribution
by Congress under the act of 1878. upon
sewers, water supply, free library or other
urgent municipal needs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-12

There was once a Congressman, one
Champ. Clark. who thought to make him.
self solid With his rural constituency by
fostering narrow prejuaices at the ex-
pense of Justice toward and patriotic in
tefest and pride in the national capital
fie tailed as he deserved. Mr.. Powers
might profit by the warning of his ex-
ample.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-12
EXOnfratcd.

Mother said the thoughtful juvenile
Il think that boys are painted good deal
blacker than they really are
In what wsy?"
They say We give people headaches by
the horrid noises We make"
so you do
L don't. You said yourself that 1 dom,
practice my piano exercises a bit more
than 1 can help
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-12
Signs.

The yellow flow'rets on the bush
Already tell a genial tale
OF wintry rufeness that must hush,
OF vernal joys that must prevail.
But, Of the harbingers of spring,
Those which with most conviction
come,
Are strange. bright bonnets blossom!ng
Within the gay emporium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-12

AS there seems to be no prospect of at
tanning any definite results from that line
OF procedure, either in Spain or this coun-
Try 1t might be just well to call the
faS-burning contest a draw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-12
Could Net BE Otherwise

so Miss keene is engaged" said one
young man.
Yes" replied the despendent lover, land
to another"
I thought she regarded you very kindly
''She did. And lavished every attention
on her. 1 took her to the opera every
light, and Immediately after that she mar
ried my rival
She thought he had more money than
YOU
'.She was sure of it. He couldn't help but
have, after 1 took her to the opera every
night"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-12

IL an Anacostia street car could afford
one horse at the values which prevailed
some time ago it. ought to be able to have
several In the present depreciation of prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-12

If the Spanish soldiers were as vigiiant as
the press censors, it might go much harder
with Cuba than it does
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-12

Mr.. Foraker took occasion to make it
clear that, while in his opinion Major Nc
Kinley would be exceedingly good man
to nominate, there are others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-12

1t will probably never be known how
much Quantico las had to do WITH the
destinieS of this country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-12

There were probably times when Mr.
Dunlop of Kentucky wished that the Of
fee would display a little less exuberance
in seeking the man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-12

The general sentiment is that Powers of
Vermont, being Vermonter, ought to know
better
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-12

Nobody can refuse the President the adj
mlr1ns interest invariably commanded by
the man who refuses to tell all he knows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-12
a Burst of Speed.

The race is on. With kindling eye
The trembling lines the sleigher draws,
And people halt to watch him try
To get back home before it tlaws,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-12
Cnterrifed.

These new women are getting to look
more and more like men," said Mr. Meek
ton.
Not to my eye" replied Bluffs. II amt
skeered bit by this talk O. their takin'
possession of the earth. En- fur ez l kin
see, they don't look like nothin' but jes'
dudes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-12
SHOOTING STARS,


I'm observing Lent" said the man who
spends a large amount of thought on
trifies. "a great deal is said about sack
cloth and ashes. 1 can see why people are
supposed to wear sackcloth But l fail to
Understand where the ashes come in
It's very simple" replied the man VINO
has an explanation for everything. In
weather like this, you show your considera-
ton for your fellow-man by putting the
ashes on the sidev ak
In dis kim er " edder,'' said Uncle Eben,
de steam heater remin's me o lots err peo-
pie Ii thumps an poun's an carries on
terrible, but it don seem ter transact 10
actual business"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-12

REMNANTS OF FINE IMPERIAL. nIMITIEs,
JACONET DUCHESSE, GORDElIE MARQlISf,.
TILLE CHATELAINE, DRAP DE VERONE AND
YARD IN THIS GRAND AGGREGATION THERE S
OVER 5On0 INCLUDING THE I'oNtiEE. STRAW
AND LINEN CO4IORS. VALUE FROM 12L:c TO
4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-12
Friday
at the
Palais Royal.

bargains for tomorrow sufficiently
attractive to overcome unfavorable
weather conditions.