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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-01

Macon. Ga, September 9..The car
nival association OF Macon today ex-
tended invitations to President NcKin-
ley and his cabinet to be present at
the grand parade and collision Of loco
motives on October 11th and Eth.
Senator John Daniel. of Virgins, has
been invited to deliver IN address. Gov
ernor Atkinson and staff, ot GeorEia.
will be present The vast concourpe
Of people will make It . jubilee cele-
bration Of the return Of prosperity,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-01
TWENTY EIGHT NBV CASBS
YELLOW FEVER RECORD FOR
NEW ORLEANS YESTERDAY

Iosbtlity % Strictly Quarantine the II
fscteA Heusas-A Better Showing 81
MohIlo--Iacrease In Case as EAv1sos
A Case I'm m Indiana T0vn-DiDsEooel
Of Opani0n n to the Cass as Hsuseoa 01s
picious
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-01

having refused to allow his expenses.
he could not go to Wilmington. But he
may get the money in some way. he
says, by borrowing il, for instance. and
SO it Is likely he will be on hand He
says he does not want the impression
to go out that he is not ready to do the
states business.
Colonel A. B. Andrews and family
returned today from a delightful twen-
ty-five days tour across the continent.
Mr.. Henry w. Miller was in the party.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-01
A DISASTROUS FIRE,
A Six Story Building Covering an Entire
Block, Bordering on Pennsylvanis Ave
nue. In Warrington City Burned - The
Loss q Million Dollars

nue. In Warrington City Burned - The
Loss . Million Dollars
Washington, September 29.-Fire
broke out in the central power station Of
the Capital Traction Company, a few
minutes before IL o'clock tonight and
in thirty minutes the magnificent six
story structure was doomed. The
building occupies the entire block from
Pennsylvania avenue to G. street and
from 13k to 14th streets. The blaze
started in the southwest corner and
despite the efforts of the entire fire
department swept like wind through
the enormous building. The heat was
so intense that the men were driven
from the adjoining street. When it be-
came evident that no efforts could save
the power station, the department turn
ed it's attention to the adjoining proper
ty, but the flames leaped across 14th
street on the west to big livery stable
and then across 131s street on the east
and attacked a row of three story brick
houses. So fearful was the heat that
the firemen could not get within reach
of the burning buildings. They were driv
en- back foot by foot until the streams
from the hose pipes could not reach the
fire. The entire fire department was
on the scene, but so fierce was the con-
flagration that their efforts were futile.
The power house was built four years
ago. It is six stories in height and, be-
sides containing the power plant of the
Pennsylvania avenue lines Of the Cap
ital Traction Company, is occupied by
dozens Of offices. The walls began to
fall by IL O'clock and with the decreas-
ing heat the men were enabled to get
to work on adjoining property. Several
houses, however. have been gutted.
At this hour, it is impossible to state
the loss. Approximately it will be
about $780, on the building, about
| 100000 on machinery and stored cars,
while the losses sustained by tenants
will amount to 5000, 900 more, making the
total damage $1,000,000.
Two hours after the first alarm was
| given the huge building was reduced to
| a few crumbling walls. The loss on ad-
| Joining buildings will not be large as
| those burned are old and small. At
| one time the Offices of the Southern rail-
| way were threatened, but prompt work
| by the firemen checked the flames.
| AS a result OF the fire, the navy yard
and Georgetown division Of the trac-
| ton comDxny will be tied up until
power cam be installed at some other
point.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-01
The standing OF the clubs. incfudi.~
yesterdays games fs.
MASSACHUSETTS DEMOCRACY.


The State Cenveetien Nominstes . ~
Ticket, With George y. WuMs,ns n -
Hssd-Exciting Contest Over State o.
miteeemen -
Worcester. Mass. September H.
George Fred Williams. OF Dedhan,. ~
today nominated for governor OF lGnp~
sachusetts by the democratic state Con-
ventton, on platform that sQuare5Y
indorses that adopted by the matt
convention at Chicago last suxnxzE
The other nominees are: Lieutenaun
governor. Christopher T. Callahan: nu-
retary. c. d. Nash: attorney geneEk
John A. O'keefe; treasurer and re-.
ceiver general, T. A. Watson; audifar
J. L. Chalifoux.
The convention was 80 dfsorderIv -,
times as almost to require the tnaer-,
vention Of the police. GeorYe Ffu1
Wiuiams was the principal figure -
the convention. There was no oppcxG-
ton to his nomination for goverunr
but his insistence on the turning dovR
or old party leaders who were LUKE
warm In support OF himself and Bry@
last fall created a tumult at the outae9
before permanent organization hH4
been effected. Willims wanted men -
his personal choice selected ~ members.
OF the state committee at large. IT,
present members Of that organfxatfua
resented the suggestion that they -,
given cause for suspicion. but Mr.. W.
ltAms made q personal demand Tor -
men, and over this the contest waps2
nercely. Mr.. Williams was succesHfAk
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-01

Whiteville News: The grape crop is a.
considerable item in this county, but no
one is buying them this year that we
know Of The new law as to spirituous
liquors for Columbus county permits
them to be made into wine and sold ex.
cept In districts in which II Is prohibited
by local option laws. .gis1.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-01

Troy, N. c., Sept. 6, 1871 have
been subject to neuralgia headaches
for several years. I resorted to Hoods
Sarsaparilla and it relieved me. After
having the grip I was left in a debili-
tated condition. I took Hoods Sarsa-
parilla and it restored me to my usual
health. do not think there is any
medicine equal to Hoods Sarsaparilla
for purifying the blood and building up
the system. w. T. BOULDEN.
Hoods Pills are the only pills to take
with Hoods SarSaparilla
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-10-01

Economy and strength are combined
In Hoods 6arsapariIla. Every bottle
contains 100 doses and win average to
last q month,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

readers may exercise their gray mat
ter in spare moments: A aud b have
stock of 81 apples each. A sells his
at three for one cent realizing ten
cents B sells his at two f, r one cent
selling out with a cash return of fifteen
cents. Next day they start out with
the same number of apples each. B is
taken sick and \ agrees to pool issues
selling all the apples at the same prices
which was five for two cents. At the
close of the day he had sold out the
combined stock of sixty apples but had
difference Of one cent come in this
days sales, the prices being exactly
the same as Oh the previous day.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22
Easter Sunday Services.

On Sunday morning in the dining
hall our hearts were gently notified
through our stomachs that the feast
most universally hOnOred by all Chris
tan sectS was with us. Each inmate
was allowed four boiled eggs in addi-
ton to the ordinary breakfast.
The regular morning services were
conducted by Rev. j. H. Albert. The
front Of the rostrum was prOfusely
decorated with Easter lilies and other
fragrant pOtted plants. Our chaplain
delivered a touching sermon from the
lesson taught by the Resurrection.
In the afternoon services were con-
Quoted in the impressive ritual of the
Episcopal faith by Rev. a. D. Stowe,
of Ascension Church this city. Rt. Rev.
Bishop Gilbert, of St. Paul filled the
pulpit, giving us an eloquent grafton
on the Christian faith in general as
based on the Resurrection of Christ.
The choir from Ascension Church
was present and added considerably to
the dignity of the joyous occasion. The
prison choir rendered some very diff
cult music at both services under the
direction of Miss Granting as leader
and Mrs. F. H. Lemon as pianist.
This is the 10th consecutive Easter
Sunday on which Bishop Gilbert has
SnOkan tO uS
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22
Funeral Services.

"A very sudden death occurred in the
prison, Saturday. Theodore Thune,
sent here in October last from Wa
tonwan Co., to serve two years, was
the victim. He had just completed his
probationary term of six months in the
second grade and was sent to the store
room after dinner to put on first
grade suit. When he came back to the
shop he sat down on the stool he usu-
ally occupied. The keeper noticing he
acted as if sick made inquiries from
him, and Deputy Warden Lemon who
was going through the shop at the
time was notified and ordered him sent
to the hospital. He was assisted to the
elevator but had to be carried there
from to the hospital on stretcher.
StimulantS were administered to him
but they were of no avail. He died a
few moments after reaching the hos
pital. Heart disease was the cause of
death given by the county coroner after
postmOrtem examination.
1t is not known if the name he was
under here is his right one. None of
his friends or relatives can be found.
On Monday at noon funeral services
over the remains were conducted by
Chaplain Albert. The prison choir
sang some hymns appropriate to the
sad occasion. Chaplain Albert in his
funeral sermon brought out some
thoughts which should impress every
man who heard them. He said in part:
"The grave is the great leveller of all.
Beyond the grave there are no doctors
of divinity; no distinctions are made.
We are judged according to the use
made of the opportunities given us.
He to whom much has been given, of
him much shall be expected; he to
whom little has been given, but little
shall be expected. Our friend here may
have had but little opportunity in this
life. God will make allowance for such
souls He knows their heart and what
they might have been under different
circumstances. This mans identity
goes with him to the grave. We know
not of his friends or where he came
from originally. Maybe some poor old
mother is heartbroken watching the
railroad trains and the postoffice for
sight of her boy or joyful word from
him. l would beseech every one of
you here who has mother who may
be even now scanning every stranger,
watching every train, hoping against
hope for look or a word from a long
lost son, to send message of love to
that mother. Answer her prayer that
she may at least 60 to the grave in Joy,
and not in grief"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22
TO INMATES.

For the information of new arrivals and all
others desiring to send THE MIRROR to friends
we wish to say that the privilege will be granted
by complying with the following rules: Write
out your own name, register and cell number
and send to this office with name and address
of person to whom paper is to be sent. All
papers must be kept clean and folded in the
same manner as it is when you receive it and
placed in your door every Friday night. All in
mates are requested to comply with this order
whether sending out a copy or not
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

There are large number of men
with hobby in this prison. And as a
strong reiterant of how "great minds
run in the same channel" it is remark
able that though not allowed to com.
municate with one another they are
nearly all working on the same hobby
at present. 1t is How to hObble out
of prison through the board Of pardons
route"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

Cellroom Keeper Alexander had his
full force of men practicing the "Anvil
Chorus on the steam radiators Thurs
day. He seemed to enjoy the noise
hugely and gave us the information
that it was good for the "innards' of
the pipes in keeping the corrosive mat
ter on the move, as well as cleaning
the outer surface preparatory to receiv-
ing their summer coat of paint.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

1t is very hard to overcome the fail
ings of human nature. The first pum-
meier of the land was on business
visit to the {. S. Patent Office lately,
and the refined society of the National
capitol jostled one another to catch a
glimpse. not of famous inventor, but
of champion jaw smasher.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22
The Murderer of The Future:

The Murderer of The Future:
Victim Ton scaffOld) Just another
cigarette. SheritI-One more inhale be-
fore you pull on the black cap.
Sheriif-DOnt Ito 1t my boy, they
brought you here; and you'll be in
haal soon enough, anyhow.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

Mrs. PneuwOman lWhO reads the pa
pers.) ID was reading today that an
attempt will be made to reach the
North Pole in an airship."
Mr.. Pneuwoman (who don't)-"I just
knowed there was some fool bizness
agoing on when they raised the poll
tax TO 81
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

How the new journalism of the East
must vince, now that their publica-
tions will not be read even by convicts.
They could stand not being admitted
to some of the aristOcratic resorts of
New York's cane-sucking fraternity
but when the level-headed criminal re-
fuses to partake of their wishy- washy
slush, then you have the concentrated
extract Of brainy disapproval.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

n. G. Shelley, of West Superior, Wis.,,
and Frank Mcclure, of this city were
accompanied by Sheriff G.. w. Smith
on visit here this week. Unlike most
of us who made visit here in similar
official company they bore no wrist
jewelry and left in company with the
same gentleman when they had seen
the sights.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22
CHURCH NOTICE.

Services in the Prison Chapel at 900 o'clock
every Sunday morning. Protestant and
Rev. j. H. ALBERT and Rev. FIR. CoRCORAN
chaplains.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

Warden WOlfer on Tuesday last
started for Wheaton, Mimi, and other
points on business trip connected
with the binder wine industry.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

Mrs. J. F. Jacobson and Mrs. G.. F.
Staples, wives of two of our state law
makers, were visitors here on Monday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

Prisoners received during the week
Otto Weed, Hennepin Co., grand
larceny second degree, one year.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

If every man on earth got his just
due there would not be any left for the
fields and flowers.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

An excavation was being made in
the prison yards some time ago and
one of the daft inmates of supersti-
tious turn found string of beads.
LabOring under the hallucination that
some potent power was attached to
his find he has been daily hurting a
bead at the stone wall in the hope that
it will topple over. Up to the present
writing it does not appear that
the "Bede's Budget
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22
Local.,
Lucid
and
Logical.
Irvine Shop Refrain.

In days gone by we tarried in
Sweet idleneSs and wine
The farmers were the victims, then,
We made them ''tOe the line
Now the tune is twisted, yet,
We cannot justly whine
For we are the real buffers, and,
They make us "tOw their twine.''
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

P. L. Murphy, one of Hennepin Co. s
deputy sheriffs was caller at our edi-
torial hermitage on Friday under es-
cort of Asst. Deputy Colligan.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

We have heard of printers (s)Ink'
in prison occasionally.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

PRISON OFFICIALS.
MANAGERS.
JAS. s. O'BRIEN. President saltwater
EDWIN DUNN, EyOta
JOHN F. NORRISH, Hastings
F. w. TEMPLE. Blue Earth City
RESILIENT OFFICIALS.
HENRY WOLFER, Warden
F. H. LEMON, Deputy warden
GEO. BIXBY, Clerk
B. j. MERRILL, Physician
MISS MARY MCKINNEY, MatrOn
j. H. ALBERT. Protestant Chaplain
CHARLES CORCORAN, Catholic Chaplain
PRISON AGENT.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

Cell-door Speaking of new inmate)
-"Get onto his jagsr'
Stone Wall-'It will be long time
before he can get on to his jags again.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

VIM. p. Lyon, Madison, WIS.,, and
E. R. Petherick of Milwaukee, both
members of the Wisconsin State Board
of Control, were shown through the
prison by Deputy Warden Lemon on
Saturday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

On the principle that time is money
the free coinage ratio of 16 years. to
one IMAM is about the standard in
prison.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

Do not hesitate about stopping the
editor when making his rounds. He
can answer all questions on law, medi-
cine, astronomy, the present health of
your wife and mother-in-law, and the
chances of your receiving pardon at
the next session of the board. He also
can inform you with ease why you did
not receive your weekly paper as he
has telepathic connections with the
leading publications of the country
and knows just when the Bingusville
Bingletonian's "patent insides" are late
or when the foreman of the Hamtown
Hammer is on a drunk. He can do
this with ease every day in his half
hour limit for 400 men and look after
other matters to be attended to in the
same half hour; and then dash off a
screed on the aptitude of happiness"
as dessert.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

Patients undergoing treatment in
hospital, 6.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

Prison population April %: Males
1856; females, 5; total, 491.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

F. w. Panchot, f. G. Shepherd and
W. E. Thompson, three st. Paulites
escorted by Usher Kenyon took peep
at Minnesota's selects" on Monday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

Prisoners received during the week
ending April %, 1. Discharged, II.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

Grade standing April %: First
grade, 324; second grade, 154; third
grade, 13.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

Average school attendance during
the week, 121.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

He was an able lawyer,
And he did his level best.
But his Honor touched the button
And the prisoner did the "rest.''
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

One of the kitchen assistants claims
he knows of Easter Sundays when he
had eaten twenty-eight eggs for break
fast, and he says his appetite was not
is the same man who thinks that the
addition of small piece of cheese to
a cup of coffee is the greatest pan
acea for dyspepsia.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

We are forcibly struck with the in
congruities of prison life when the new
arrival with ten-year sentence is
placed under the skylight and re-
quested by the photographer to "look
nlaaSant
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

W. H. Boland, Minneapolis, and
William Russell of Stephen, Mimi,
were here in connection with Irvine
supplies for the coming season. Supt.
Hanlon escorted them on tour of our
entertainments.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

Every member of the prison choir
should feel proud of their excellent
singing Easter Sunday. 1t was com.
mented on by citizens and prisoners
alike as being remarkably good. A
goOdly share of praise is due Miss
Granting for her untiring efforts in
producing this grand achievement
We trust the boys of the choir shall
continue in the good work of improve
ment under her leadership.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

Death is gruesome subject to deal
with under all circumstances. Yet it
takes such stern reminders as the flu.
neral service of Monday last to bring
some of us to a realization of what life
should be-of what we may make it by
using what talent and strength we pos
sess in honorable lines, rather than
wasting them in purposes that may
bring lifelong misery, Imprisonment
and perhaps death far away from, and
unknown to, those who are near and
dear to us by ties of blood and affec.
ton.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

An arithmetical proposition once
given some prominence has been resur-
rected and we print it that some of our
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22

What has proven to the world to be
as good, noble and true as has religion is
worthy of the respect and support of
every one of us, in prison or out. 1t is
not necessary to be demonstrative; nor
does religion imply the need of carry
ing about an elongated face of satur-
nine stiffness. Just be yourself as you
know you OUGHT to be.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-26
COUNCIL MAKES NO CHANGE
IN THE WORK.
Several Property Owners Are Heard,
Showing that the Upper and Lower
Sides Cannot Agree on Grade===MOve
Started to Take Up the Sidewalks Of
Broken StOne===Deed From Willard &
Barney.

The regular meeting of the council
was held Saturday night. Mayor
Pau presided and all Of the aldermen
ans wered to their names. The most
important business considered was
the grade and width Of South Broad
street. Several property owners were
heard, but it did not appear that they
could agree on change, and no ac-
tion was taken. for fear of invalidat-
ing the assessments.
An application for liquor license
was received from Powell & Conrad,
and Dec. 18th WAS set as the day for a
hearing. The firms present license
expires Dec. 17tb.
q Mayor Pau said that the saloon
keepers should be notified to bring in
their applications earlier than they
usually do, so that there will be time
to advertise the applications with.
out calling special meetings.
A petition from Mr.. Edwards for
a small rebate on his water rent was
received and referred to the water
works committee.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-26
THE WINONA GAMES.

The Winona Herald, after giving an
account of the victory of the Mankatu
foot ball team over the WinOna Nor
NAL team, by score of 20 TO 0, says:
II the evening the members of the
MankatO team were rendered recep-
zion by the young ladies of the Nor
mai home. The home Was very pref
lilly decorated with flowers and pOGteO
plants and draperieS of the Normal
aud MankalO cOlOrS. The dining room
presented very beautiful appearance
Ine tables were decorated in the
cUlUrS of the different teams, and The
ice cream was served in the cOlOrs OF
the WlnOna team and the cake III
Mdnkato cUlOrs. Nearly all the mem
bers of both teams were present and
he best of feelings prevailed through
out, and the young ladies aud their
congenIal matrOn, Mrs Coleman, made
their guests feel perfectly at home,
and everyone present spent most de-
IighJful evening in music and singing
and general sOciabIlity. Several Of
the MankatO team remarked thai
they cou d never forget the royal en-,
tel taiDment which they received
while in the city.
The Normals lost the game with
the Winona high school by score of
"a 20 0. Tue team Was received with
much demonstration on It's return
Saturday evening.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-26
AMBOY.

From the Herald
Mrs. Louisa McLead, of Mankato.
returned home Tuesday afternoon.
after a few weeks visit with her
nephew and family, D. E. Cross.
The Willow Creek creamery shows
healthy growth, According to Mr.
Haas, the milk receipts of that in
stitution for the month of October
are just double what they were for
the same month last year.
Mrs. Henry Evans had rather a
costly experience with a new hired
man last Saturday. She sent him to
town with load of hogs which he
sold to Chamberlain & Mallery,
amounting to something like $23
He told Mr.. Mallery to make out the
check in his name which he gave a.
Jos. Mccain, telling "Ans" tha
Mrs. Evans wanted him to bring back
the cash. He cashed the check,
jumped the southbOund passenger
train, and up to this writing all
efforts to locate his whereabouts
have proven e, Notwithstanding
our excellent telegraphlc and "talka
phOnic" service.