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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

j. Knott, an inmate of this in
stitution who served in Go. D, 9TH
Iii. Vol. in the late Hispano-Amer-
lean war, has just received an hon.
orable discharge from the war de-
partment. He says that our hash
is considerable better than the
army beef he received while in the
intrenchments before Santiago de
Cuba.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

When sending copy please sign
your name and cell number. In
requesting you to comply with
these instructions it will not only
enable us to call upon you, but
will assist us in pointing you out
to the butcher in case your matter
has been lifted from some other
publication.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

room in cleaning out the hail."
much to the disgust of those who
expect to have a slice of bread
handed to them the next minute
with the same hand. The use of
your handkerchief, old boy, would
look much better.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24
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 AMI cell number
and send to this Off(e 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
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

must be taken lessons on locomo-
ton. The man beneath thinks
that he is practising with bench
on how to stop trolley car in the
shortest space possible.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

The chrysanthemums in the
greenhouse have been repotted for
the last time. Sinbad reports that
the supply will be put on the mar
ket this fall some time.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

To the boys who are on parole
inhaling the fragrant breezes of
liberty, we wish to say, that you
need not feel any apprehension in
regard to paying for the paper.
The paper is sent to you free
gratis and according to the War
den's instructions.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

In Irvine shop D, the construc-
tive feature Of the floor is being
improved. Instead Of having the
planking rest upon sand, the sand
will be removed and considerable
space left for the free circulation
of air.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

For the information of the Star
of Hope, we would state that
''Hans" did have a vacation, but
he does not remember how it hap
pened. Now between ourselves,
this was the way of it.
Along about book beer time,
Hans grew very thirsty for the
beverage of the Fatherland. He
called on the baker and asked him
for some hops, intending to make
up some Hop Brew. The baker,
being Chino, got slightly mixed
and gave Hans some hop, instead.
Surprising this to be hops in a
concentrated form, Hans made up
a solution Of it and drank it off
He has only now woke up.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

A French scientist has Just
demonstrated that the intellect can
be quickened by a judicious appli-
cation of electricity. It's good
thing that we are personal friend
of Engineer Jones, for we can get
an application most any time.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

One of the walters in the first
grade dining room is evidently
intending to give dance soon as
it has been noticed on a number
OF occasions that he employs his
leisure time while in the DINING
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

The book binder says that he is
a busy man these days. He has
just received 1873 books from St.
Cloud to be repaired in the latest
style-a la Dewey.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

During the latter part of last
week a couple Of the boys from
the "Soldiers Home at Fair
weather park, were browsing on
the succulent morsels along Main
street.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

Our staff of contributors have
responded cheerfully to the call for
copy. We soon expect to have
more generals added to our staff
than there are colonies in Ken
tuckv.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

Because a methodist preacher
down in Georgia left out two
words while repeating the Lords
prayer, a good deacon Of twenty
years, standing left the church in
wrath.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

The Deputy Warden gave us
quite scare the other day. At
tracing our attention he pointed
along the corner Of the wall and
limited that little water and soap
could be applied there very nicely
We got down and followed the
point of his cane, but not crumb
could we see. Then we called in
the dollhouse keeper and the re-
suit was the same. Since then we
have had fourteen different men
looking at that spot and all pro-
nounced it clean and tidy. If the
deputy keeps on seeing dust at
this rate he will soon be rich
man.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

It is hoped that he'll stock up
Lake st. Croix while they are bit
ing hard, SO as to supply the tables
occasionally.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

Warden Wolfer is the recipient
of magnificent hatrack, made of
the horns Of Texas steers. It was
presented to him by the warden of
the Lansing, Mich, penitentiary.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

In order to make room for the
increase of new twine machinery,
the state machine shop will be re-
moved from shop F to shop J.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

Miss Granting, instructress Of
the prison choir, has left on a two
weeks vacation.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

The agriculture editor is laying
off indefinitely and we do not know
when he will return; but we faith
fully promise to warn our readers
in time to make their escape.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

The tremendous big loads of
CURLING being hauled in, are not
to be used on our temper, but are
to be used on the magnificent
roadway being built around the
yard.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

Engineer Jones is nowadays the
busiest man in the place. He has
more work on his hands than a
band Of Indians have who are on
the warpath.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

An excursion of about five hun
dred pleasure seekers passed
through the prison last Saturday.
To see those radiently happy,
old and smiling young people,
awakens beautiful memories that
helps to lessen the keenness of
prison mOnotOny.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

Brittania-"Oh please! come 'elp
me get my queue from the Bear
Columbia "Certainly, but just
wait till I digest this Philopena
that I won from the DON"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

A gang of men are "Degan" uI
the earth in the "Backland" near
the west wall, making a new road
The grounds around it will be lev.
eled and then they are going to
Parker This may be a little
coarse but it goes.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

Those non-conducting lightning
rods that were placed over The
MIRROR Office, have been removed
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

''Golley," our pet canary bird, is
just recovering from a severe ill
ness. The Office cat will live, but
it was mighty narrow escape.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

Wanted: A name for the bou-
levard, now being constructed
around Battery Park.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24
MAIL BOX.

No. 3188:-Ignorance of law
excuses none.
No. 2l76:-There are 275O Ian
guages in the world.
No. 5O07:-If kerosene is ap-
piled with rag it will keep your
cell floor from rusting.
No. 5O54:-There is more money
kept at the Sub-Treasury in San
Francisco than in the Treasury in
Washington.
No. 4988:-Your penmanship is
fair. Keep up the practice you
have begun, and send us another
sample soon.
No. 5O52:-1t costs the people
of Great Britain in annuities alone
1884, 900 each year to maintain
the Royal Family.
No. 4615:-The Mount St. Got
hard Tunnel, Italy, As, $40 feet or
nearly 10 miles long, is the long
est tunnel in the world.
No. 46O5:-2ye years, 3 months and
Is days must be served on the
sentence Of three years; and 80
days for the 500 fine. United
States prisoners are not eligible
for parole.
No. 3273:-The words of ''Home
Sweet Home were written by
John Howard Payne and intro
duced in his melodrama called
"Clair or the Maid of Milan The
music is by Sir Henry Bishop.
No. 4143:-Disasterous financial
crisis occurred in this country in
1887, when during the "Wild Cat
crisis all banks closed, and in
1851 when 1900 business firms
failed for Ill million dollars.
No. 324S:-Lucchesi, the assas
sin of the Empress Elizabeth Of
Austria, was tried, convicted and
sentenced to Imprisonment for life,
in Geneva, Switzerland, November
10, 1898, and is now in prison.
No. 5655:-Yes. You can get
buttons, thread, needles, soap,
rags, old paper, in fact anything
you need to keep your cell, person
or clothes clean and in order, from
the captain of the dollhouse. ALI
you need do is ask for it.
No. Webster defines the
canteloupe, or muskmelon, as the
fruit of a cucurbiteceous plant.
Chambers Encyclopedia refers to
it as fruit The Century Die
tionary says: "a well-known plant
and it's fruit" The Standard Die
tionary designates it as the juicy
edible fruit of a trailing herb.
And [ think it's fruit.
No. 4757:-The "Secret Dossier'
in the Dreyfus case is a collection
Of documents supposed to bear
upon the guilt of Dreyfus. It
consists Of two parts, first, mill
tary; second, diplomatic. It is
composed of over nine hundred
different papers, seven hundred Of
which are unimportant, being
merely letters of army officers to
their mistresses; and not one Of
the two hundred that are held as
important by the military tribunal,
would be admitted as evidence in
any civil court in the world.
No. 4373:-In the inaugural adj
dresses of the Presidents, the per-
sonal pronoun ''I' was used most
by .. S. Grant and least by A.
Lincoln Tin his second address)
Grant used the personal pronoun
80 times and Lincoln used it but
once.-Note w. c., request No.
1873, not to get fresh with the
Professor. In this column we are
glad to answer any question that
will benefit our fellows, but all
''Smart Aleck'' questions will go
to the waste basket. The above
question is answered merely to
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

One Of the ferries working on
the boulevard back of the shoe
shop, kicked for something stronger
to be placed in his water jar. One
of the gallery gods heard Of it and
dropped a pebble the size of a
baseball in his water.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

One of the students occupying a
hole in the wall on number three.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24
MOVEMENTS OF OUR POPULATION

Total population, 494.
Males, 4S5; Females, 9.
Discharged during the past
week, 4.
Received, 0.
Grade standing as follows: first,
352; second, 118; third, "a.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

Primrose is the latest brand of
tobacco. Every Whit is as sweet
as berry and guaranteed to
produce a ring as large as your
water Jar.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

Since the new devil took a good
look at the type lice, we have de-
cided to let him play with the
Office cat.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

The new editor kindly appreci-
ates the reception rendered him.
Even big rodent creeped into
our den and smiled most gra-
cious acknowledgement, and then
stood on his head for five minutes.
Translated into English, this
means that he was very patient
and enduring.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

Since Benner is away, the guards
Bord-
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24
CHURCH NOTICE.

CHURCH NOTICE.
Services in the Prison Chapel at 900 O'Clock
every Sunday morning. Protestant and
Catholic services every alternate Sunday.
Rev. S. j. Kennedy. and Rev. FIR. Corcoran
chaplains.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

The "tenderloin district" up in
the west end of the yard, is under
going marvellous changes during
the past week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

Deputy Ito No. 6O01)-"You
are reported for talking in the
shop and line. What have you to
say to the charger
No. 6001-"E-e-e-every t-t-time
cocoon IT,
Deputy-"Well, sir, what is the
matter? Answer me sir, why you
thus disobey the rules-see!"
No. 6OO1-"I-I-I, w-w-w-well,
b-b-b-b-but lifts $3.50 l-l-long
s-s-s-since II have s-s-spoken
to a-a-any Done t-t-that live
f-f-f- forgotten h-h-h-h-how tito
t-t-talk."
Deputy Ito tea clerk )-"Putthat
man on hospital diet, pie three
times a day. Also enter his name
for parole. You may 60 COOL, and
may Lord have mercy upon
your SOUL"
The assistant deputy tainted as
the band struck up "Hot Time,
etc."
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

No ham sandwich goes with this
paper.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

The tonsorial artist down in the
front Office made a big think and
finally decided it was high time to
corral brer fly. He has constructed
beautiful air palace on the wall,
in which an automatic butcher
knife and a boomerang is kept
constantly going. He expects a
big harvest later on.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

Steward Benner and his fee
send on word from the lakes that
the trout are ravenously hungry.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

The boys visiting the storeroom
are now getting what you call a
''fall'' suit.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24
BASEBALL.

Standing Of the clubs in Western and
National Leagues August 90.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

One of the keepers went home
the other night and found his
house locked. After infinite troub-
lie he managed to gain entrance
through a back window, and then
discovered a note on the parlor
table from his wife reading: II
have gone out. You will find the
key on the side steps, Holy
''blood sausage" but he was mad.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

Sinbad says the Shamrock will
surely win the Americas cup.
Had we been as long away from
salt water, as Sinbad, we would
certainly not venture a prediction.
1t has been limited around that
there might possibly be a little
sham about Sinbad himself; in
deed, it has been whispered that
he has been known to mistake
White Bear Lake for the Spanish
Main.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-08-24

Wanted:-To join the choir
that fellow who sings Irish come
all-yes, in his sleep.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-12-21
To Local Plantation Mill.

The following from a Coast CORES
pendent comes by the Coptic to num-
Der of plantation agencies here:
AMERICAN SUGAR TRUST.
The decline in stock was very likely
partially in sympathy with the general
falling off of securities during the last
week owing TO the condition of the
London market incidental to the
Transvaal war which up to this time
has not been very encouraging to Eng
land; but no doubt II was more large
ly due to the rumored disaffection on
the part of some of the Trust officials.
Mr.. Mathiesen is reported to have Sc
vered his connection and whether this
Is true or not there are certainly some
changes pending, but of which no one
has any opportunity of learning as
everything pertaining to the A. s. X.
Co. is conducted with the utmost Sc
crecy; more active rivalry or an I'M
Outstanding between the different fac
tons is bound to materialize very
shortly, meanwhile there is no dispo-
sltion to enter into new contract
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-12-21
Rice Market Dull.

Local rice factors of Honolulu have
received these advices from San Fran.
cisco under date Of December. g:
Island-The last arrival from Hawaii
per Australia, 500 bags: price 47s cents
less ~ and weak at this figure owine
to large importation of New Orleans
A grade of New Orleans equal to Isl.
and can ne landed here at i% cents.
Japan-Selling at ASS less IL. The
supply is limited. A grade of Japan
raised in New Orleans is being sold
In this market for less money than the
imported article and quality is as good
is not better than the imported
China-Selling at 3.S7k for two
mats.
Market is dull in every line owing tC
closing OF year and jobbers will not
load up before stock taking.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-12-21
a Missionary From Ruk 4.

The sad intelligence Is received here
OF the death at Creston, Ohio. of Mrs.
Logan. so well known all through
Polynesia as missionary to Ruk.
Late in the summer Mrs. Logan was
brought up from the south to this
point as passenger in the Morning
Star, the missionary steam packet.
She was a very sick woman then and
loving friends made haste with ar
rangements necessary for her trip to
the Coast. She was given the best
treatment at Buffalo. N. Y, and for a
time there was hope Mrs. Logan was
woman of lovely character. She
leaves son and daughter, the latter
still at Ruk and the most beautiful of
all woman missionaries.
For suitable Christmas present.
see page 3.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-12-21


This company reserves the right &c
make changes in the time OF aepar og,1
and arrival Of its steamers WIIHoui
NOTICE. end it will not be response
HE for any consequences arising there
from. .,,o landing
IN receive their freight. THIS COM
many viii not hold itself responsipie
Tor freight after 1t has been landed.
Live stock received only at owner
risk. ,o.nons,-
h,e for money or valuables OF passen-
GERS unless placed in the care oil the
psmengers are requested to pur-
chase tickets before embarking. Those
ealing 20 do 80 will be subject TO an
additional charge Of twenty-five per
cent. -, ia Italia for
losa Of, nor injury to, nor delay IN,
The delivery Of baggage or personal
efreets II the passenger beyond the
amouut q 0lee.o0. unless the value OF
,he earae be declared. at or before tne
fss.s q me ticnet, and freight paid
fAsevA
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-12-21

Orders TO DO left care Of Wall, Nichol
Co., and nj Bergstrom Music Co 1886
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-12-21
STAGELINE
HENRY BRYANT, Prop.

The stage for Kaneohe, Hseia, Wal
kane, Kualoa and way points, will
leave Post Office, Bethel street side,
at 8 q. M, Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays, calling for passengers and
packages at Lovejoy i Co.'S, No. 10
Nuuanu street
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-12-21
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.

Steamers due ana sailing today and
for the next six days arr as follows:
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-12-21
s. s. Claudine'
CAMERON, Master.

will leave Honolulu every TUESDAY
at p. H., touching at Lahaina, IA
hului. Nahiku, Hama, Hamoa ana M
nahuiu. Maui. Returning, touches
az above named ports, arriving IN no
nolulu Sunday mornings. :.
viii call at Nuu, Kaupo, once each
month. t,L
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-12-21
}. r. & L. Co.
TIME TABLE,

r. DENIsoN, Superintendent.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-12-21
Lines Of Travel.

All employees Of the company are for
hidden to receive freight without de-
livering shipment receipt therefor In
the form prescribed by the Company,
and which may be seen by shippers
upon application to the pursers Of the
Company's steamers.
Shippers are notified that II freight
is shipped without such receipt it will
be solely at the risk of the shipper.
G. l.. WIGHT, President.
S. b. ROSE, Secretary.
CAPT. n. x. CLARKE, Port Supt.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-12-21
Il. X. KAAI,

Teacher of Guitar, Mandolin, Either
ukulele and Tarc Patch.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-12-21
SHIPPING NEWS

Additional snd he ia,es, Shipping News. will %
found on the eighth psce
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-12-21
S. S. Lehua,
x.xzAiNtIrsfu, AIasfar

MOIIAKAI,, MAUI, LANAI.
Sails every Monday for hauhana a,,ay
Kamalo, Maunalei, kaiaupapa, Lana
ina. Honolua, Olowalu. Returning ai'
riyes at Honolulu Saturday mornings
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-18
WORK OF THE PORTLAND FESTI
VAL CHORUS.

The Western Mnine Festival assccia-
tion is growing organization. and SO
also is it's section here In Portland, many
new members having been added this
year to this corps Of singers.
So much interest has been aroused In
the cause of m usic since the advent Of the
Festival, that q disinterssted movement
is on foot among the prominent instru-
mental musicians In town to organize an
orchestra to play with the chorus. This
looks we'll for good work In the future,
and already several who played In the
Festival Orchestra, have signitied their
willingness to join In such an association.
A public rehearsal Is to be given on the
18th Of January, by the chorus. at which
Mr.. Llswellyn b. Cain of waterville, the
new leader, will make his first public
appearance in this city. MIR. Cain has
done excsllent and conscientious work
with the chorus, and an inte, esting pro-
gramme lie promised toamusio lovers.
Mr.. Chapman is planning to be In the
city In January, to attend rehearsal,
which is always an event. giving much
satisfaction to the ohorus
The music selected by Mr.. Chapman
this year has been chosen with special
reference to choral effect, and is perhaps
more pleasing than that of any preceding g
year.
Taken all together, the prospects FOR
satisfactory work during the coming sea
son. are very promising.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-18
WILL HOLD ON TO AFRICA.

Madrid, December 17.-Senor SilvslA,
the premier, replying to question on
the subject in the chamber of deputies
yesterday. said the report OF an alliano'
between Spain and Russia bassd uron
the cession OF Csuta, the Spanish seaport
town in Morocco. opposite Gibraltar,
was without foundation.
"Neithsr now nor In the future" hs
declared, "win Spain on any accom-,
cede her African possessions"
The Spanish government has formally
recognized Gen. Ciprlano Castro rs Prssi
dent or the republic Of Venezuela.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-18

Extracts From Stanley w. Hub
: bard's Letter From Cuba.
All the Me m I'm Fine shspe-Not a Man
Sick In Bed.

Stanley W. Hubbard writes Interesting
" from Cuba, whore he 10 attached 10 the
hospital corps OF the army, and nm sx-
sract from his lstter datsd Inst month 10
given;
eve have bean all over Santa Clara
and Puerto Principe. and gained six
pounds on the trip. We had to sleep
from the top OF mountains 10 the iuoist
swamps on the island. We had hne
time, and We went four days without
sssing sign Of habitAtion except some
thing like twenty ruins Of towns that
were burned during the war.
"There wsrs SS2 towns ruined during
the last war. We are to 20 on another
march soon with l. troop All the men
are In fine shape. not . man sick In bed
at the hospital. . thing that never hap
pened here before. All the corps men
moved into our new quarters today, and
1 tell you we have things fixed mp in fine
shape. This country 10 full Of China
men; they have grocery stores, work In
the mills, make cigars. and In fact do
nearly every kind Of business. but strange
to say, haven't seen . Chinese laundry
on the island. although there may BE- q
number of them. My iamsness is much
imp roved. Remember me to all my
frtends."
Mr.. Daniel Elliott Of Preble street. is
improving slowly from his long illness.
Miss Clara Henley Is quite Ill ut her
home on Preble street.
Mrs. verge has moved her family from