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The mirror., 1896-02-27

The city ticket agents consider themselves so
abused a class of jealous Americans into whose
lives only few pleasures come, that Warden
Wolfer, of the state prison in saltwater. gave
them an opportunity yesterday of contrasting
their own lives with those that are cast in other
places. By invitation of the Warden the pur-
veyors of round trip passports were offered a
view of the prison and its workings The invi-
tation was not accepted without some inward
quaking on the part of a few timorOus ones who
feared this might be an unholy scheme to way
lay them, and while they devoutly hoped they
might see home safely again. they proceeded in
body to Saltwater Sunday and were expected
to return intact Monday evening. Those in the
party we're V. C. Russell, of the Wisconsin Cen
trail; G. F. Mcneil, Northern Pacific; John
O'Brien, Omaha; Charles Rogers. Milwaukee;
V. d. Jones, Great Northern; w. Hathaway
Minneapolis and st. Louis; J. McElroy, Burling
ton; Robert Thompson. Chicago Great Western
Minneapolis Tribune.
The mirror., 1896-02-27

The painters and carpenters who have been at
work several weeks on the interior of the chapel
have made marked improvement, and in the
course of another week, when the center piece
back OF the pulpit is completed, the chapel will
present a better appearance than ever before.
The mirror., 1896-02-27

Warden Wolfer has received the following
letter from the treasurer of the Bible Institute
COlpOrtage Association of Chicago:
Dear Sir:-Our object in writing you at this
time is twO-fOd: First, for the convicts who
are Christians that are being discharged having
served their sentence; and realizing that it is
harder for them to get start at this time than
at any other period of their life. Second, to call
their attention, through you, to our willingness
to give them employment by selling the colpor-
tage books. To them we would sell the books at
seven dollars a hundred, and they retailing
them at fifteen cents each would gain eight dol
lars on every hundred sold. Many good men
are making from two to three dollars day SELL
ing them on the streets. Besides gaining a
livelihood, they would at the same time do a
noble work for the Master.
Hoping that you may be able to cooperate
with us in helping them, remain,
Very truly yours,
A. F. Gaylord.
The mirror., 1896-02-27

Arrivals: Thomas Doyle and John OBren
from Hennepin county, Doyle to serve two years
and O'Brien one year for the crime of grand
larceny in the second degree.
The mirror., 1896-02-27

Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Mahon. of ST. Paul, were
among the number to register in our office or
Washngton's birthday. Mrs. Mahon is {
niece of Capt. Taylor.
The mirror., 1896-02-27
Judge-What eXtenuating circumstances

Judge-What eXtenuating circumstances can
you give?
Counterfeiter-Please.y your honor, made the
money to pay for my lodgings.
Judge-Very good. 1t will pay for your board
and lodgings for the next five years.-London
Tit-BitS
The mirror., 1896-02-27

Mr.. w. P. st. john of Heron Lake, registered
in our office yesterday, and after taking glance
up and down the columns of THE MIRROR. eX-
pressed his approval of our publication by order
ing it sent to his address.
The mirror., 1896-02-27

DR.. E. Sydney Boleyn and MIR. Harry r. Dan
ner, city; DR.. E. w. Danner and Messrs. j. M.
Hay, r. H. Edwards and j. L. Barnes, all of st.
Paul registered in our Office the 25th.
The mirror., 1896-02-27

Prof O. B. Bass called at our office on the 24th
and desired us to announce that Master Paul
Cook a former pupil of the professor, would be
present in our chapel next Sunday and sing a
The mirror., 1896-02-27

Attorney F. w. Ayers, of Minneapolis, was at
the prison on business the 25th, and he improved
the opportunity to call at office and subscribe
for THE MIRROR-saying as he did so that the
paper was in every way worthy of support.
The mirror., 1896-02-27

THE MIRROR Office now has neat visitors
register the work of our foreman. There was a
good deal of speculation as to the name of the
first visitor to register iE the book, but the
guessing contest was closed on the 25th by a
visitor registering as John Smith, Oshkosh,
Wic
The mirror., 1896-02-27
CHURCH NOTICES.
Prison Chapel.

Prison Chapel.
Services in the Prison Chapel at 900 O'Clock
every Sunday morning. Protestant and
Catholic services every alternate Sunday.
Rev. j. H. ALBERT and Rev. FIR. CORCORAN
chapldinS.
The mirror., 1896-02-27

Morris Cox, of Minneapolis was visitor at
the prison last week.
The mirror., 1896-02-27

Sheriff Holmberg and Deputy Sheriff Sirrls OF
Hennepin county. were at the prison on business
last week.
The mirror., 1896-02-27

Average scnool attendance for the week end
ing February 9th. 152
The mirror., 1896-02-27

Prisoners received during the week ending
Feb. 9th. 2. Discharged. 8.
The mirror., 1896-02-27

Grade standing Feb. 9th First grade. 317;
second grade. 139; third grade 6.
The mirror., 1896-02-27

"Old Glory" waved proudly in the breeze Oh
Washington's birthday.
The mirror., 1896-02-27
Local and General,
The Convict.

(Wrtten by Convict in the Missouri Pen. for the
jefferson City Courier.)
The mirror., 1896-02-27

Prison population Feb. 9th: Males. 400;
females. ..
The mirror., 1896-02-27
WASHING'PON'S BIRTHDAY.

WASHlNGIUNS BIRTHDAY.
THE WARDS OF THE STATE DOING
PENANCE IN THE MINNESOTA
STATE PRISON ENJOY A
MOST EXCELLENT EN-
TERTAINMENT.
An Address by Governor David M. Clough,
Dramatic Readings, and Vocal Selec-
tions by the Eastern Star Quartet
of Minneapolis, Was the Pro-
gram Which Made Washing
tons Birthday the Most
Enjoyable Holiday of
the Season.
The mirror., 1896-02-27

The Gaylord Herald wound up compliment
to a young schoolma'a am with good word about
1.-The reputation for teaching she BEARS" The
next day the schoOlma'am met the editor and
chased him down the street with a blue um-
brslla, and every jump in the road she screamed
that she had never taught a she bear in all her
Nfe.-Kansas Breeze.
The mirror., 1896-02-27

Miss Belle RostOn, Miss Nellie McCollom
Mrs. j. w. Richmond, Miss Cornie May Mr.
Roland H. Hartley, all of Minneapolis; Miss
Edith Cline Ford, of st. Paul, and Mr. NJ. P
Satterlee editor of the Atwater Republican
honored our office by a visit oD the afternoon of
the 22nd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-26
JURY STILL OUT.
After Several Hours Consider alton
No Conclusion in Earle Case.

At a late hour this afternoon the jury
that has heard the testiomny in the case
of State against John Hopkins, Moses
Profit and oJhn Mcnamara indicted for
stealing si37 in cash and other valuables
form the person of George X. Earle, had
not returned with verdict.
The jury returned at 10:40 o'clock and
it was the general opinion of persons who
had followed the testimony that the
members Of the jury would take consider
able time TO arrive at a verdict. This be-
lief seems to have had considerable foun-
dstion.
The JUDGES charge, which was begun
at the opening of the court this morn
ing, occupied about an hour, and was a
careful and lucid review OF the law APP
plicable to the case. Several requests to
charge made by the defendants counsel
We're granted. Just as the charge was
concluded Juror James III. Andrews asked
the court il verdict for simple larceny
cou d be brought in under the indict-
ment and he received an affirmative reply.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-26
Didn't Want Gen. CaSey'S
Successor Chosen.
To Do So Would Be to LegiS-
late Him Into Office.
Mr.. Heatw0le Offers Banking and
Currency Resolution.

WAshIN sToN, March 26.-As a result
OF the sudden death yesterday of General
Casey, enigneer-in-charge OF the con-
struction of the Congressional library,
Mr.. Morrill,, of Vermont, today presented
to the Senate a JOINT resolution appoint
ing Bernard X. Green, civil engineer,
TO succeed in charge OF the library con-
struction at $4,000 annually. Mr.. Morrill,
explained that Mr.. Green was the imme-
diate assistant OF General Casey in build
ing the Washington monument. the war,
state and navy buildings, and library.
MIR. morrill, took occasion To speak OF the
high qualities of the late General Casey,
designating him as one of the best OF all
officers in the public service.
long discussion ensued, MIR. Hill OBJ
jecting on the ground that II was pro-
posed to legislate man into office.
In The House.
At the opening OF the session of the
House today Mr.. Heatwole Rep, Mimi
introduced' the following resolution,
which was referred:
Whereas, in view of our present made
quate banking and currency system 1t IS
desirable that Congress have the aid of
such recommendations as a non-partizan
commission OF experts might be able 10
offer;
Resolved, That the President Is hereby
authorized to appoint nine citizens, emf
nent in trade, political economy and
banking, to act with the comptroller of
the currency as such commission and
that such commission report its conclu-
sions to Congress.
Several minor bills were passed: To
provide for reimbursement for the con-
struction of sewer on the permanent
reservation at Hot Springs, Ark, for
granting the Gulf, Colorado and Santa
re Railroad the right to acquire terminal
facilities at Davis, j. r.
Shortly before. i O'Clock the House went
into committee of the whole and resumed
consideration of the naval appropriation
bill.
II wss decided TO allow three hours for
general debate on the paragraph relat-
ing to the increase of the navy. MIR.
Hanliey (Rep., Ind, member of the
naval committee which faovred a larger
increase of the navy that the majority of
the committee argued in favor of an
amendment whichghe gave notice he
would offer, to- ihcfease the number of
battleships from TO 6. Although his
people lived thousand miles from tide
water, they were patriotic enough and
proud enough to. desire 10 see their coun-
try with a navy befitting her position as
the greatest country on the Globe. He
thought IL was time for the United States
to enter upon a distinctively national
policy. He referred TO the aggressions
OF Great Britain ana our other foreign
complications as an argument for strong
navy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-26
CAUCUS REFORM BILLS.
Public Hearing at the Slate House
Today.

The judiciary committees OF the Senate
and house held joint session this after
noon Chairman Blodgett OF the House
committee presiding) and granted pub
lie hearing TO those interested In the bills
for acts providing for ''caucus reform"
There Ge two OF these bills. one before
L. Blodgett and introduced by Senator
Woods and the other before the House in
troduced by Representative Kimbau.
They are practically the came.
Representative Kim ball stated that both
bills were based on the caucus law Of
Massac achusetts.
lie then outlined what he considered
to be the reasons why some caucus law
should be adopted for the purpose OF do
ing away with the discomforts and un-
desirable features OF the present system.
Such a law would be consistent with the
election laws.
The differerce bet weefi the two bills,
Mr.. Ximball said, Is that the ii ouse
measure is permissive, while the Senate
bill Is permissive only in the town and
compulsory in the cities.
AS to the provision for q secret ballot
Mr.. Kimball claimed that II q secret bal
lot Is necessary TO prevent fraud at cleo
tion II is equally necessary to prevent dis
honest practices OF the primaries.
CAUCUS PACKING PREVENTED.
The seventh section of Mr.. Kimball' 8
bill provides for the protection OF politi-
cal parties against would-be voters of
other parties. Ii reads as follows:
"Ail notices for holding caucuses shall
apply to all members of the political
party whose caucuses are TO be held, and
TO them only. No person having voted in
the caucus of one political party shall be
entitled to vote or take part in the eau
Gus of another political party In the same
year. Each town or city committee may
make reasonable regulations, not incon-
sistent.with the provisions of law, to de-
termine membership in the party, and to
restrain others than those who are entitl-
ed to vote at the caucus from attendance
thereat or taking part therein; but no po-
litical committee OF any party shall de-
priye.any voter form taking part ~ a eau
Gus of said party on the ground that the
voter had supported an independent candi-
date for political office. F"
Commissioner John Il. Blodgett said
tbat IL the Senate bill passed the Legis-
laturs 1t would become a state law on its
passage, for all parties and without further
action of the people while the House bill
would make II optional.
In discussing the Senate bill MIR. Blod-
which he claimed should become a law
whether a caucus law is adopted or not.
The clause referred to is:
"No person shall be nominated in any
manner for any Office who is not at the
time of such nomination a qualified
elector for euch Office, except for mem
bers of a school committee, nor shall the
name of any such person, IL nominated,
be printed upon the official ballot of any
bind, except In case of members of a
school committee.
TIE speaker cited one case in behalf of
making some such provision and stated
that there is one candidate for the Gen.
eral Assembly in the coming election who
is not qualified elector.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-26

They Will Be In the Game on Harry
Wrights Day.

At The last meeting of the National League,
April l8 was set aside and designated as
Harry Wright's Day. and II ~ the inten-
tion TO devote the gate receipts on that day
to fund for erecting a monument to his
memory. The National League teams are
making preparations. but without doubt the
most interesting game will be played at Rock
ford, ILL.,, which was and is today looked
upon6as the cradle OF baseball. Way back in
the early COS the famous Forest City baseball
team was organized there, and its triumph
ant tour throughout the country will be re-
mt mbered ny all. When the question Of
Harry Wright Day was first thought OF. the
residents of Rockford de cided to hold a grand
memorial game. and at onos q prominent
business man sent committees to all the old
players. begging them to be present ON that
day 10 give an exhibition OF the game accord
ing to the old-time rules. The committee
waited upon A. q. Spalding upon his return
from Now Mexico and induced him TO 60 TO
Rockford and pitch once more for that day.
IL has not as yet been decided upon what
rules they will play, because the knowing
ones think II they played according to the
present rules the old timers would not be in
IL. Spalding however. seems to be perfectly
at ease. and is willing.to go in and play under
the present rules or the old rules, whore a
foul on n bound is out and nine balls takes a
base. Among the players who will take part
with A. @. spalding on the date will be
Barnes, Cone and Addy. They were all four
very much Interested in Harry Wright. aud
assisted him materially in obtaining his posi-
tion in the baseball world. With the famous
Forest City team in 1869 wns A. g. Spalding.
who has since made vast fortune in baseball
supplies. AS a country boy he knew how to
pitch deceiving balls in the old style of the
round arm throwing, which was tho only de-
livery permitted. Ross Barnes played short
stop. Fred Conc OF the Wellington Hotel. Chi
cago. played first bsse, and Bob Addy. who is
now wealthy resident OF Utah. was catcher.
During the SESSION Of 1869 the Forest Citys.
among other clubs. vaDauisbed the famous
Cincinnati Red Stockings. who were on a
triumphal tour OF the country. Harry and
George Wright played with the Cincinnatis in
these days, together with Leonard, Gould,
Waterman, Allison, Brainerd, sweazy and
McVey. In the spring Of 1870 Harry Wright
was commissioned to secure a world boa ting
team for Boston. He had such respect for the
prowess of the Forest City Club that he came
straight TO Rockford and signed Spaldine,
Barnes, Cone and Addy. From this season
virtually began :he career Of spslding, as
Wright recognized in the young man ability
besides that OF pitcher. spaldine was sent
to England agent of the team on its famous
European trip later, and in fact was given
various opportunities which he made the most
Of, although he is spoken OF having been
very shy and retiring rs young man. The
road TO success was easy for him afterward.
See That Your News
Comes wrapped in its pretty souvenir Easter
covar tarnorraw
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-26


Herriok Duggan of the Royal st. Lawrence
Yacht club, the Canadian challenger for
the Seawanhaka cup. The importance of
Mr. Duggau In yachting circles was large
ly enhanced by the withdrawal OF the chal-
lenge of Mr.. Linton Hope, who, through
the Royal Corintbinn Yacht club, was to
have represented England in the contest
of the coming season.
His enthusiasm as a yachtsmanis but a
single feature Of Mr.. Duggans interesting
personality. He Is native Of Toronto,
"a years old, and is very much of a man in
both character and physique. He was ed
ucated to be civil and mechanical en-
gineer. After the completion of the Cana
dian Pacific railroad across the continent,
In which work he was engaged, he accepted
a position with the Dominion Bridge COM
pany of Montreal, where, by reason of
rapid and deserved promotion, he became
chief engineer.
He has resided In Montreal during the
past ten years, devoting the greater part OF
his leisure to yachting. His wife. who is
a native of Montreal, Is said TO be one OF
the most expert yachtswomen In the Royal
ST. Lawrence Yacht club.
Mr.. Duegan, besides being the crack
yachtsman of his club, is good all around
athlete and fostball player.
While living In Toronto Mr.. Dupgan
was Instrumental in forming the Toronto
Yacht club and was elected captain of that
organization; he was also one Of the three
gentlemen who called the first meeting of
the Lake Yacht Racing association, an or
ganization Of Importance, to which all the
clubs of Lake Ontario, American or Cana
dian, belong.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-26
READER RIDDLES CHARGE
Wants Executor of Cordelia San
ford's Will Removed.

NEWPORT, r. l., March 26.-The petit
tion OF George W. Riddle, the well
known reader. for the removal of Rev.
K X. Harlow of Midway, Mass, as
executor Of the will of Cordelia Sanford,
was taken up In the probate court here
tooay. Mr.. Riddle prefers charges Of
fraud AGAINST Mr.. Harlow stating that
he has been refused access to papers re-
lating TO the estate by Mr.. Harlow in de-
tisnce OF Mr.. Riddles rights as residuary
legatee. er
The executor Gains the papers in ques-
tion are the personal property of Miss
ALA Newston of Newport, VT, who was
the attendant upon Mrs. Sanford for
years before her death, and to whom Mrs.
Sanford bsqusathed the bulk of her prop
erty.
The plaintiff also lntimates that certain
porperty alleged to haev been left by Mrs
Sanford, has disappeared and there is no
account of it, The defendant denied this
imputation. Decision in the case reserved.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-26
BURIAL AT WEXFORD.
Arrangements for the Funeral OF
Late Gen. Casey.

The funeral arrangements are now te-
ng made by Caratin Casey, son of thed
eceased, and it is the present intention to
have the remains removed from Wash
ington, after services here tomorrow,
to the family burial ground at Wick
ford, II. 4. The pail beavers
will be General Craighill, chief OF engin-
eers, u. :. A.; Y. =. Senator's Frye,
Gorman, Morrill, and Voorhees,; General
Vincent, General Baird and Colonle John
M. Wilson. The service will be held at
the family residence here tomorrow morn
ing and tie remeins will be taken imme-
diately 10 the train.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-26
50'CLOCK
FINANCIAL NEWS
Continued from Page s.)

A slump on light offerings OF per
cent. i'm Susquehanna II Western common
ana of 23a per cent. In the preferred, at
tracted some attention In the last hour.
The weakness was attributed to the un-
favora BILE present effect OF the restriction
OF anthracite production, OIL the smaller
companies, whose financial condition is
not unexceptionally good.
The general market ruled firm and ad-
vances OF slight fraction were general,
despite further advance in rates of sterl-
ing exchange. The buying was mainly OF
q speculative character, induced by ru-
mors of probable early adjournment OF
Congress. Toward mloday Susquehanna
TO 23 The general list is steady at the TOP
notch. The sales TO noon were go, 40C
shares.
New York Stock Quotations.
IxRQRIEp MiIIER
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-26
TOOK A RECESS.
Republican Convention in Texas
Begins Its LabOrS.

AUSTIN, Tex, March 26.-Wben the Repub.
lican State convention was called to order for
today's session, all indications pointed to "a
stormy meeting. The chair announced that
the committee on credentials would not be-
ready to report until IL o'clock, and suggested
an adjournment until that hour. Much oppo-
sition was offered by the McRinleyiies. hut
tie chair put the vote. and recess was had
until noon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-26
CRANSTON TOWN COUNCIL.
Business Transactions in the Meeting.
Names Stricken From Voting List.

The members of the Crsnston Town
Council were all present at the meeting
today.
William r. Patley was given leave to
withdraw his petition.
The petition to lay out street from
Oakland road to Pontiac street on May
field plat was recommended by Mr.. Mer-
rill. he acceptance of the street was
continued. with order OF notice, to meet
ing TO be held April Ii.
The petition to curb and light Res
ervoir avenue received no action and the
Council adjourned.
As a board of csnvassers the Council
considered the list. On list / eleven
names were transferred or stricken off
and the same number was added. Strong
protest was made against tho placing on
tho list the names of those who had not
filed their naturalization papers in ac-
cordance with the law. The settlement
OF the matter was left until later in the
day when IL was supposed the town solic-
itor would be on hand.
An Easter Souvenir.
The cover for the Easter NEws-out tomor-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-26
Dismissed the Service.

wAsuISGToS, March 26-The rssult OF the
general court martial in tho case Of medical
inspector tdward Kershnter, United States
navy, convicted OF violation Of a lawful Tegu.
lation issued by the Secretary Of the Navy.
and also OF scsndslous conduct tending TO the
destruction OF good morale. was made publ"
I'm orders issued from tho navy departments
today. di'missing the ofH.srr from the naval
service.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-26
CONFEREES AGREE.
Decide in Favor OF the Senate Cuban
Resolution.

wAsuISoToS, March 26--Tbe oonferevs on
tho Cuban resolutions have asreed to accept
the resolutions as passed ny the Senate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-26
WANTS THE SEAwANNHAKA CUP.

Gs II. Duggap, CanAuian. Challenges For
the American Small Boat Trophy.
Although the yachting pride of the
American public is moro powerfully APP
pealed TO by an International contest
among 90 footors, the yachtsman proper
Is quite as deeply concerned In the strug-
gle for the small boat trophy, and his in
terest Is at present directed toward G.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-26
Its Easter Gown.

order today your News Of tomorrow. You
Oil be delighted with tie besusiful Easter
hresA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-26
HOUSES TO LET.

TO LEr-TENEhENT. FOUR ROOMS, ss4
Friendship street $40 month. GOFfE.
mar23-dt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-26

TO LET-oN EAST SIDE, UPPER PART OF
house. % Halsey street, 8 rooms modern
conveniences. Apply on premises.
mar23-6t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-26

fINo LET-TEN ROOM HOUSE. loi BURNETT
Il street; hot and cold water, furnace, etc. APP
ply to ID. Russell Brown. aprii-u
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-26

rI'o LET--BRIcK DWELLING, EAST SIDE,
Il Ave minutes walk Market square. containing
10 rooms. with convenience large yard, moderate
rent; Apply SO Bowen street m2i-Gt