davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-06-10

DIR. Beebe, assistant physician at the
prison, was the victim Of serious
mishap through fainting fit Tuesday
morning. The doctor has not been
feeling quite we'll of late but did not
pay much attention to it, keeping right
on at his duties. Tuesday morning he
went from the hospital to the toilet
room on the floor below falling to the
floor in faint before reaching the
door. He struck some projection
which knocked out three of his upper
teeth. He is now confined to his room
with what is thought to be an attack
of fever.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-06-10

To some of the inmates who feel that
the poetic muse is playing sad havoc
with their innards all for the sake of
blank paper upon which to toast the
rhythmic embers, we would say that
while there are large number of poets
born very, very few of them come to
prison. If they desire seclusion from
the cruel world they usually take to
the lunatic asylums. We would not
discourage any poetical prodigies in
prison, but in spirit of brotherly love
we must say that next to copying
"originap articles from library books
the writing of doggerel is a vice not to
be cultivated unless you are certain
that the muse is a slayer.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-06-10

IldUlG is IIOU dUOllSuCu.
A mild-mannered inmate recently
asked the writer what he considered
"the best way to keep out of prison ?"
1t may be inferred that the answer to
this was easy-to remain honest. After
looking carefully over the many easy
routes to prison we have concluded
that one way to keep out is to Gull
tivate the habit of drinking water.
There is no danger of you becoming
an excessive water fiend. If you &C.
quire strong love for water it will be
as easy to stay out of prison as it is
now to slide in on beer keg. Water
and honesty mix as easily as do whisky
and crime. There is no more danger
of constant water drinker coming to
prison than there is of confirmed Gig
arctic smoker living to the age of fifty.
One prisoner came here the past
week who was not accompanied by any
Otficial-nOt even the commitment pa
pers so essential to the records of
prison. The prisoner referred to is
sturdy female specimen of the cat
tribe. She came all the way from
Milwaukee in box car and showed
all the more confirmed qualities of the
"new female" when the car door was
opened as she Immediately betook her
self to the culinary department for
needed refreshments consequent upon
the journey from the beer city she hav-
ing had nothing but sisal and hobos'
monograms to eat Oh the route. She
has been assigned to the congenial en-
ployment of minimizing the mice pop
ulatiOn.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-06-10

1t is always noticeable in the manu-
script received from inmates that the
sentences are very short; the writer's
seem to abhor long sentences. We
wonder why?
The above was handed us by the
snake editor with the further infOrma-
ton that it was joke. We make this
statement in order that our readers
will not fail of the beneficial laugh
supposed to be the portion of all jokes.
The following cOterie of young peo-
pie formed a bicycle party who came
awheel from Hudson, Wis.,, to the
prison city on Saturday. Messrs. Spen-
Ger Hunt, A. M. Deragisch, H. X. Hun
toon; Misses Mary McDermott, Bertha
Clark and Elva Barker. They were
escorted on their prison explorations
by A. G. Triebel, of the Minnesota
Mercantile Co.. who took fatherly
interest in them while they inspected
MinnesOta'S select five hundred.
The following party of Thespians
forming the Redmond Dramatic Com
pany, now playing an engagement in
this city, were visitors to the prison
Monday afternoon:
Ed Redmond Estelle Redmond
w. H. Dalrymple Laura Lovelle
l. D. Clinton Bertha Dalrymple
F. Dudley Lillian Schools
S. M. Griffith Oracle Beebee
Geo. Salisbury Baby Claude
Master Glenn
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-06-10

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 copy or not.
Q Local,
Prisonettes Lucid
y Logical.
The Moderate Drinker.
He was only "mOdra drinker,'
And knew when he had enough
Like many modern" thinker
Could control the poisonous stuff.
He's doing moderate" sentence now
And thinking modern" thought,
OF why an 'honest" man will steal
When he gets about "half-shOt."
Patients undergoing treatment in
hospital, 7.
Prison population June 10: Males,
SOL; females, 5; total, SOC.
Prisoners received during the week
ending June 10, 12 Discharged, 2.
Grade standing June 10: First
grade, 1854; second grade, IA; third
grade, 8.
A Song Service will be held in chapel
next Sunday morning. 1t is expected
that some outside talent will be present.
Nearly 5000 bales of manila and sisal
fibre we're received and unloaded at
the prison warehouses during four
days of the past week.
The Towering plants that adorn our
main highway have serious time of
it battling with frosty nights in the
beautiful month of June.
H. w. Melville and Geo. Manson,
two Minneapolitans, were shown the
various departments of our commu-
nifty on Monday by Assistant Deputy
Colligan.
Geo. G. Dunlop, H. L. ART and E. A.
ART, three students from the state
university were visitors to our edit
orial den on Tuesday. They were &C.
companied by State Agent Whittier.
c. J. Meilick, the st. Paul agent of
the Minneapolis and St. Louis road
was visitor to our quarters on Satur-
day. He was accompanied by A. c.
Neumeier, the jovial editor of the St.
Croix Post.
Clay pipe-(to banker smoking it,
You beat anything 1 ever run across
on the draw
Banker-(between puffs) That's what
they all say. 1 was sent here for over
drawing, you know.
DR.. G. R. Day of Pennington, and
DR.. w. J. Benjamin of Minneapolis,
were among our visitors the past week.
They were accompanied by State
Agent Whittier who was also here on
other prison business.
Friend Congratulations, old man,
hear that son and heir has been born
to you. What are you going to call
him?
Happy Father-From the manner in
which the son rends the air have de-
cided to call him the Prince of Walls.
DR.. Parke Richie and wife of Min
neapolis were visitors to the prison on
Friday last as the guests of Dr. Merrill.
They spent a considerable part of the
day inspecting the general routine of
prison life. DR.. Richie is dean of the
medical department OF the state uni
versity.
Deputy Warden Lemon has impor-
tant letters addressed to w. C. Spencer
and John Lawrence, who are supposed
to be in the prison under different
names. If they will make themselves
known to the Deputy Warden the let
tiers will be delivered to them.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-04
High water AT Chicago.

CHICAGO, Jan. S.-The continuous rain
OF today. falling without iutermission.
smd the downpour Of tho two previous
days, caused deluge which has rarely
been experienced in Chicago and Cook
county. In the middle Of the city. where
the drainage facilities were In better
shape. not so much Inconvenience was
felt hut in the outer districts the streets
looked more ike ponds than thorough
fares. and many Easements were flooded.
Outside Of the city many roads were I'm
pascal BILE. and the fields were covered with
water. The Desplaires river the Illinois
and Michigan canal and the drainage ca
nal were torrents. In numse~ az local
tiles. notably a Summit. the condition Of
affairs was alarming. The water OF the
Desplaines river tonight rose TO within
two feet of the top of the dam and II
was feared that 81 tho water continued 20
rise IL would overflow into OEden's ditch.
and both streams would row toward Chi
cage. At midnight 90 looked as IL the
water would break It's banks at any mo-
meut.
At Lamont things looked equally seri-
Gus, At a late hour tonight Il was feared
that the Illinois and Michigan canal
would leave It's banks and sweep away
tho lumber Yards iocated there. Portions
II the country north o. lamont. known
as the flats" were flooded FOR miles.
The rain turned % snow az midnight. the
weather turning suddenly cold
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-04
Domestic Department.

Yard-wide Bleached Muslin. good quail
ity. at Siec yard
Ysrd-Wide Lonsisle or Fruit o. Loom
Muslin al Size yard.
1S-Tnch Bleached Crash Towehng. twill
60. az SIC yard.
Turkish Bath Towels. size 1SxSG inches,
AZ sac each.
Bleached Damask Napkins. all linen, fun
size. H.s5 dozen.
Bleaehed Irish Table Damask, Is inches
wide. at SSisc ward.
B'eaehed Ail-Idnen Huck Towels size
1885 inches, st i9c each.
Heavy Unhleached Canton Fgannel full
width. at &c yard.
Fancy Outing Fiannels. regular 1910
quality. large variety, &C ward.
Heavy Apron Ginghams. al colors and
sizes. st Slac yard.
Fine White Batting for Cornforters,
good quality, Sisc roll.
Navy Blue and Dark Red Calicos. best
quality. size yard.
ia Heavy Gray Blankets, with hand
some borders. at CSC pair.
ga Table Oileloth. best quality, new pat
terms ar f2iec yard.
Full-Size Bed Comforts. white nIlinx.
Turkey red lining. at Sc each.
Lace Curtains. full yards long. new
and pretty patterns. soc pair
Lace Curtains IN LARGE variety az wards
stylish patterns, $50 pair
Sofa Cushions. covered with Art Denim
with Fuisie, variety OF patterns. soc each.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-04
Dress Goods andSiIkS.

Wash China Silks. in all shades and
cream, zoe yard
All Silk Black Peau de Sole. "A inches
wide. worth Sl.5o az Sc a yard
All Wool Tricot Cloth, sill colors. "a
inches wide, I5c a yard.
All Wool Fancy Cheviots, IS and 40
inches wide, formerly soc, at CSC yard.
All Wool Fancy Dress Goods, checks.
Tweeds and fancy novelties. 70 aud "A
inches wide. formerly csc and 75c, at soc
a yard.
Fancy Bourettes Cord Suitings and Silk
Mixtures. IS and IS inches wide. formerly
II and SIS. az Toe a yard.
Ladies Cloth. ali wool. 81 inches wide,
solid and fancy colors. formerly 6ec at
csc yard.
45-inch Clay Serge. in navy blue and
black, usual price SOC. at aSc a yard.
d-inch All Wool storm Serge. heavy,
regular price 75c. at SOC a yard
About twenty-five dozen broken lines
consisting of 4-bUtton and S-button length
Suede. Mosquetaire and Biarriiz Gloves,
broken sizes, formerly 81. viii he closed
out at the low price OF sec pair.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-04

NEW YORK. Jan. At o'clock to-
night a dense fog which hung over this
city. North and East rivers, lifted. and
traffic, which had been impeded on water
and land, was resumed. With few sxcep-
tons the ferries were shut down absolute
~ for the greater part OF the day. and
travellers leaving for the West and other
points by way Of the Jersey City railroad
terminals suffered great deal OF ineon-
venience and annoyance. On the East
river only one ferry was in operation dur
ing the morning and early afternoon.
That vas the Grand street line. running
to Broadway. In Williamsburg. and pas
sengers for points West on the Jersey
Central railroad were obliged 20 ride or
walk 10 the lower East side.
The boats of the Union Ferry Company.
which include the Hamilton, South Wall
street, Fulton street and Catharine street
lines. were tied up almost all day. As
result travel over the bridge in both direc-
tions was greatly increased. Staten island
was virtually cut of from the metropolis
until this evening. when boats ran inter
mittently. Few passengers left port to-
day and none entered, because of the
dense vapors in the lower bay and sound,
where the Fall river boat Pilgrim was
caught and had TO disc barge her passen-
gers because her commander dared not
tread the dangerous eddies of Hell Gate.
Not only on the water, but on the land
as well was travel impeded by the fog.
and the elevated railroads and cable cars
were Obliged To travel very carefully.
At 10 O'Clock tonight the Cunarder An
rama, from Liverpool. dropped anchor of
the Sandy Hook lighthouse. The Aurania
Is the first vessel sighted since $40 last
night, when the Orinoco, from Bermuda
arrived at the bar. The steamers Orinoco
and Sirius, which arrived and anchored
OF Quarantine last evening still remain
fog-bound off that place. their command
ers deeming il more prudent to wait until
the fog clears.
The Wilson line steamer Hindoo. which
was in collision with the Cromwell liner
Creole in the lower bay last evening, re-
turned in the fog and anchored off Cliff
ton. Capt. Douglass landed at Quarantine
at noon. He reports the Hindoo leaking
In the forehold. Some of her bow is crack
ed and as the damage is under water its
I'll she is locked. A portion OF the cargo
Will have TO be discharged before the nee
essary repairs can be made. The steam
er's pumps are kept constantly going TO
have the forepeak free OF water. Moth
ing further has been heard from the Gre
ole since the collision occurred last ey-
ening. She is probably at anchor In the
lower bay
Among the fog bound steamships now
due at this port are the French liner La
Normandie. from Havre December 26: the
Anchor line Olympia, from Naples De-
cember II, and the Habana and Yumuri.
from Havana December 30
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-04

Correspondence Of the Associated Press.
MANAGUA. Nicaragua, Dec. IA ter
ri5ls state Of affairs prevails in the labor
market here. and the system Of selling
labor has resulted in reducing very large
numbers OF men, women and children TO a
state OF slavery. Owners OF coffee estates
recently held meeting with the object
of influencing the government Of Nicara-
qua TO establish in Cuba a labor agency 90
induce Cuban iaborers 10 migrate 20 ME-
aragua.
Men and women. however, are endeav-
orIns by every possible means. excepting
an armed revolution. 20 escape from the
servitude incident TO the sale OF their la
Dor. authorized by tue constitution OF Me
aragua. and enforced as vigorously as pos
sihle by the military power. until the
money fer goods advanced 10 them and
Interest thereon and heavy fines for de-
linquency have been paid in full by labor
at low rates.
This years crop of coffee IN Nicaragua
is estimated II about 80 per cent. OF a full
crop. The deficit has been caused by in
sufficient rains during the year. The tw3gs
on which the coffee crop of 1897 is 10 De
borne are from drouth so small and short
as not TO be able 20 yield a fun crop IN
many estates in Nicaragua next year.
A number OF persons in Nicaragua es-
pecially in the eastern portion. are max
ing preparations TO cultivate sugar cane
instead of coffee. as heretofore.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-04
Many Homes Demolished

LITTLE ROCK. Jan. Accommodation
was re-established with all the towns
south of here on the Iron Mountain line
today, and the reports indicate the great
est suffringe by last nights storm was in
the town of Benton. where half dozen
small frame houses were demolished and
several freight cars standing at the sta
ton were overturned Several persons
were more or less injured. and many had
narrow escapes and thrilling experiences
but no fatalities occurred.
IL seems the storm was severest In the
southern portion of the state and II is not
unlikely that casualties occurred in some
of the numerous lumber camps in that
section. All towns between Little Rock
and Texarkana suffered more or less dam
age and reports from the country give
several instances OF damage to farm
houses. Tho rain all over the southern
portion of the state was the heaviest in
years and all the ranches and creeks were
overlooked. The railroads in many places
are under water, but they are now run
ming nearly on time.
The Cannon Ball" which was held at
Benton last night. had narrow escape
from being wrecked and but for the hero
ism of country lad a terrible disaster
might have occurred. Tns train was late
and was running at high rate of speed
when nearing Benton. Five minutes be-
fore 1t would have reached the spot a
farm house near the track had been de-
molished and trees were blown across the
track. A boy. realizing the danger. Sc
cured lantern and tagged the Cannon
Ball. Just in time. The passengers made
up a purse and presented II to him.
The rainfall at Little Rock continued I'M
Gil this morning. the precipitation being
more than four inches. The streets were
flooded. and in many portions of the city
stood to the depth of foot IN many build
ings. The water from Second and Third
streets west OF state, came down that
street to Markham. like mill race and
the streets were filled with debris all the
way from State east 10 Arch.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-04
THE CYCLONES VICTIMS
Nine Persons Taken to the Hospital \,
Two of Whom Cannot
RecoypF.


SHREVEPORT. La. Jan. 3-There is lit
tie 10 add TO the Mooringsport disaster re-
ported last night. The relief train OF the
Kansas City. Shreveport & Gulf road ar
rived this morning with the following
named wounded. who were taken 10 the
hospital:
Mrs Susan Head. body bruised. cash in
abdomen and skull fractured.
Mrs. r. g. Morgan, three scalp wounds
and badly bruised.
Mrs. Morgan's child. skull broken.
Emma Morgan, Skull fractured.
Alice Goodman. skull fractured and bro
ken arm.
Paralee Goodman, body bruised.
Claude Goodman, arm broken.
Mrs. Jesse Goodman. scalp wound and
body bruised
Jordan Robertson (colored). shoulder and
arm broken.
Two of the four Goodman children killed
were found 100 yards from their home with
their clothes stripped from their bodies.
which were bruised and mangled. OF the
number at the hospital. Mrs. Morgan's
child and Mrs Head have little chance Of
recovery. The wounded are receiving all
the attention and care that can be given.
The residence OF j. 5. Cole and the Meth
Oh st church have been converter into
temporary hospitals.
The path of rhe storm was narrow and
short. but terr. bly, destructive. A number
Of horses. cattle and hogs were killed. The
body OF a man who was blown from a
bridge has been recovered. but il not iden-
titled. man whose name e not given is
missing. II is believed ne was killed. A
number Of lad es visited the hospital to-
day and provided garments for the injured.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-04
PADDOCK ROLL OF HONOR.
Last Report of Mrs. Ryan, Who IL
County school superintendent.

HADLOCk. Jan. 3.-Special-The pupils
attending the public schools In Hadlock.
having neither tardy nor absent marks
for the month ending January i. 1881, are:
Elsie Davis. Lutte Fitzpatrick. Lorena
King. Toose Lee. Nellie Little. Nora Ma
loney. Cecilia Maloney, Annie Palmer.
Della Short Eva Whitney. Mabel Whit
ney Herbert Whitney. Joseph Arey, Leo
Fitzpatrick, Russell Fulton, Robert
Beinsch George Heinsch Eddie Little.
Michael Naloney. Lysie Ninemyer, Amos
Palmer, Rosie Short, Coachie Short, Ben
ME Short.
Those ranking first in the classes are:
Ninth year-Ieo Fitzpatrick.
Seventh year-Joseph Arey. Russell Full
ton. Nora Maloney. Cecilia Maloney.
Sixth yeaT-Eva Whitney. Toosie Lee,
Michael Maloney. Coachie Short.
Fourth year-Mabe Whitney.
Third year--Amos Palmer.
Second year-Lols King. Elsie Davis,
Annie Palmer Eddie Little. Bonnie Short.
First year-Lutie Fitzpatrick. George
Heinsch. LySte Ninemeyer.
This is the last report Mrs Clara Ryan,
the teacher. viii make. having resigned
her position as principal of the Hadlock
schools 10 enter upon the duties of her
office as county superintendent of schools
IL Jefferson county.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-04
The P.-T. in Great Demnno.

TACOMA, Jan. 2-Special.--The New
Tears special edition of the PoSt-Intelii-
rencer has made hit In Tacoma, exceil-
ng anything OF the kind ever known here
Circulation Agent James c. Murphy sent
q last night an order for 500 copies OF the
sdI,ion tn excess of his regular large Sun
lay order. Before o'clock the last of
he papers had been sold. The demand
MAS enormous. and Mr.. Murphy was COM
eellsd 20 send in two more telegrsphic or
lers for more papers
On al sides there were heard words Of
enthusiastic praise for the New Years
Number The edition was characterized as
ne best review 81 the states resources
and Industrial and commercial progress
wer printed. Advertisers were especially
ratified by its size and completeness
rhe demand FOR copies promises 10 con-
Inne for several aaYN.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-04
FInea. M Thronah .Iiddle Mr,t.

CHICAGO. J 20. 3-From All parts % the
West reports ~ damage by food and
storm dayinE tho hzt teeutv-f0ur hours
are coming Ia Illinois heavy rain has
ta3an. strea ras are flooded. making the
roads tnpassehie ard damaging winter
wheat. Water js sweeping through the
lumber wards and the Rock Island track
IS suSuaeFgst IN the vicinity OF Lscon.
y heat has been DANA sed badly ~ tire
tweDty-four hours rain. and the roads are
impossible T7e SanEs non river f. rts-
tRE threatening destruction 20 thousands
% bushels 81 corn g has rsined for sixty
hours. AMI is stsli raining but growing
colder
Ia Northern Michigan the rain s also
severe. Near Menominea e has rslnsd
for forty -eiEnt hours. Ice gorges a. Fish
tr ard o5her points on the Menominee
river threaten seTioaS consequences %
MrnoFuinee and MaFtnetts
ia Minuescts hIizzzrd "a xed al day.
Hith alternating rain aud sleef.
Soa3a IsAkcJA Suffered q severe snow
sr0raa- whlcb prevailed aA day The snow
aTstsed amd rAilT0a8 blockade Is feares.
Nebraska 81 offering from the worst
hizzsrd IS AAs experienced for years.
SDow N@s twelve inches teep On the level
tonlgnt saa ths END pited great drifts
SIX and seven feei aga. Trains are DE-
4&ye4 II the vicinity % Hastings. To-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-04
Robin-Stroud Nuptials.

NEW wHATCOM. Jan 3.-Specfal-Mr.
j. c. Robin and Miss Jennie NJ. Stroud
were married by Rev. Horstio Alkng on
the eve OF the new year at the residence
OF the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. H y.
Stroud. 1885, Elk street. Mr.. Leslie Fl. OAR
win was best man. and Miss Phoebe
Stroud as bridesmaid was charming. After
the ceremony the party sat down 10 an
elegant wedding dinner. after which
toasts were gwen for the long life and
happiness Of the newly welded couple.
AZ $50 O'clock the handsomely decorated
psrlors were thrown open and friends of
the bride and groom were received. Sc
Iect violin and piano duets were given by
Mr.. White and Miss Phoebe Stroud. and
vocal solos by Mrs. Trimhie and fnstru-
mental selections by Mss Hofercamp.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-04
SACRILEGIoUs THIEVES.
They stole the silver Communion
Service From "a Church.

OAKLAND. Cal. Jan. s.-The commun-
ion service of Sacred Heart church was
stolen by irreverent thieves last night.
They stripped the tabernacle on the altar
of all its vessels and carried the safe
which conta ned most OF the service 10 a
convenient point near the church. whsre
they blew II up. The work was evidently
done by experts. The crime was not dis
covered until this morning. The principal
articles stolen were a silver chalice. taken
from the safe. two eiboriums, also of sill
yer. and a silver paten. Melted down the
value Of the silver would hardly exceed SO
Sacred Heart church was robbed in a
similar manner six years ago. and Father
L. Sierra, the pastor said this morning
that il was possible that both rohberies
were committed by the same thieves. The
church was recently presented with very
v2lua ble,communion service. II is thought
tNkt was what the thieves were after.