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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26
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At the regular meeting of the
Pierian Circle, @. L. S. c., in
Chapel Hall last Sunday P. M, a
full membership responded to roll
call. Four new members we're
admitted.
There being no routine business
the following, most excellent pro-
gram was rendered:
Song and Chorus ......... ....Pierian Quartette
Just AS the Sun Went Down.
Paper-The Monroe Doctrine. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
................... Member of Glass
Paper-The Houses of Lancaster and York. go.
........................M Member of Glass B
Violin Solo-The Stars and Stripes Forever.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Member of Glass A
Paper-Nneteenth Century. ........
Observation-Disclosures. Member of Glass C
Special Poem-The Cowboy and the Wheel.....
........................M Member of Glass E
Singing. ...... .Perian Glee Club
"Sweet Suzanne
ResOlved-That the offices should be used as
the SpOlS of political victory
Affirmative. .................M Member of Glass A
Negative ......................M Member of Glass 3
After remarks from the critic
pro tenn the circle adjourned.
KENNEDY. Secretary.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26
A REAL SHOPLIFTER.
Written for The PRISON Mirror.

Written for The PRISON Mirror.
Billiam Sylhorn, house mover,
has the reputation of being the
ugliest, cross-grained old reprobate
that ever drew breath, at least that
is what his employers thought.
He was neighbor of ours and had
his house-moving apparatus stored
in the next yard to our place.
AS mean ugly people like to
have things as ugly and cross
grained as themselves, so Billiam
had an inordinate love for the ug-
Hest, savagest bulldog that natur-
ally made one feel for the seat of
his pants upon beholding it.
The rumor had been bruited
about that everything was not just
exactly right with Billiam for sew
eral months past; for in that
length Of time his face had as
sumed meritricious and vulpine
look. No one thought though that
he was into anything bad, until
one afternoon the astonishing news
was brought to the neighborhood
that Billiam was arrested and
locked in the police station.
On this afternoon [ was coming
up F[alsted Street on the electric
cars, and when the car reached
55th Street we found the road
blocked up by a small store on a
house moving truck; and there
was Billiam and his men doing
their level best to get the truck
turned down the street. It is
strictly against the ordinances of
the city Of Chicago to move build
ings into the streets before twelve
O'Clock at night in the business
sections of the city and some peo-
pie began, to boiler to a cop to
arrest Billiam for obstructing the
thoroughfare.
The cop would have winked at
the misdemeanor; but when the
people began to howl he had to do
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

G.. F. Clifford, Editor in Chief
of the st. Paul Globe, accompanied
by Editor Nelson of the Wash. Co.
Journal, was inspecting the various
Industries connected with this in
stitution last Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. Clifford is not only a brainy
man but genial conversationalist,
and when he grasps your hand you
instantly are aware that thorough
gentleman is before you by his
hearty handshake.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26
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 arl cell number
and send to this offi6 g 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, 1899-10-26

Guard Backland, who is ever on
the alert. while passing the solitary
heard a noise. He went in to
ascertain the cause, thinking his
services might be needed. On
coming out he was asked: "What
fall was that in the soIitary?" He
pulled his cap over his eyes and
replied, "McFall."
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

The tonsorial artist in the front
office has seriously in ured one of
the fingers of his right hand. He
dreamed that he was in the Trans
vaal surrounded by Beers and
injured his hand by hammering
away at the walls, thinking that
he was knocking down dutchmen.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

The runner for the storeroom
has a peculiar habit that has caused
considerable comment lately.
Whenever he enters building, he
brushes the toe Of his shoe on the
back of his leg. That is robbing
Peter to help Paul.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

There has been a general demand
made on post Office authorities to
come down with the coin for polit-
zeal purposes. Our prison post
master says he hopes they haven't
the nerve to send him circular,
as his stock of pants buttons are
about exhausted.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

Several of the boys are raising
considerable hair on their upper
lip. This is sure indication that
they will either be in the hands of
their friends soon, or else in the
hands of the sheriff.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

For an all around punster, the
president Of the Chautauqua
Circle is what you might call a
connoisseur. They seem to flow
from that nozzle of his as easy as
sympathy comes from good
samaritan.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

Among the galaxy Of distin-
guished visitors to visit the institu-
ton during the past week, were
the Aldermen of St. Paul. A look
at the dark side of life is not only
instructive, but elevating as we'll,
and no doubt a great many of them
have, since their visit here, turned
over new leaf.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

One of our compositors made
one of our contributors say histor-
ical for hysterical last week, but
he knows the difference now. He
has been hysterical ever since,
which is historical fact.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

The chrysanthemums in the
greenhouse are now in full bloom.
If it wasn't for the fact that there
are so many cobblestones and
loose bricks around, we might be
tempted to wear one occasionally.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

Work was temporarily suspend
ed on the streets Tuesday, on &C.
count of the heavens shedding
copious tears for the Dutch and
Irish that we're assassinated in the
Transvaal the other day.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

That African who carries a fftv
pound burden about with him, was
heard to remark that he would
readily exchange it for the white
mans burden" OF any old thing.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

While the congregation was
singing the final hymn last Sun
day at chapel services, every one
instantaneously reached for a book
as the choir sang Sowing in the
dewey eve.''
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

The critic at last Sundays
meeting of Pierian Chautauoua
Circle, was very guarded in his
remarks while critizing the various
papers read. Still he raised
''furey" just the same.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

Mrs. HI. F. Buck, of Spirit Lake
Iowa, and Mrs. F. A. Whittier,
were shown about our silent COM
munity by State Prison Agent
Whittier last Monday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

A/ANTED-SEVERAL BRIGHT AND HON.
wv EST persons to represent us as Managers
In this and close by counties. Salary $500 a year
and expenses. Straight bona-fide, no more, no
less salary: Position permanent. Our refer
work conducted at home. Reference. Enclose
self-adressed stamped envelope. The DONNIE
ION COMPANY, Dep. 8, Chicago.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

Considering the number of
inmates here who are suffering
with a lame leg, one would natur-
ally suppose that their attorneys
pulled their leg for all they we're
worth before coming here.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

Storekeeper Bordwell came very
near having a serious accident last
Saturday. He slipped and slightly
injured his weak leg. Although
somewhat lame from the effects of
the fall, he is still at the old stand.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

The crematory back Of the cell
house has been moved, and new
chimney attached to it. It now
draws smoke like an Irishman with
his dudeen.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

Our "devil' was up before his
honor last week and pleaded
guilty to an Indictment. He lays
he blame on having only one eye.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

Another old landmark was re-
moved from within the prison last
week. It was the tree which stood
back of the dollhouse.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

The new Irvine machinery arrived
at the prison last Friday. It will
be placed in position at once.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

The brick house back of the
solitary has been completed.
It is work of beauty and will
stand many moons in case a
cyclone doesn't strike it.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

That storm shed at the side
door Of the dollhouse, is a har-
binger of winter.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

Old King Boreas is again whist
ling his gruesome air, while the
coal barons are as jolly as a sun
fish that has found an airhole in
the ice on the lake.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

This week we have sent out
quite number Of bills to a few of
our subscribers. They are only
intended as gentle reminder; for
we know that your time has been
fully occupied in settling inter-
national questions, and thus you
have forgotten the editor. IF you
receive a bill please respond, as
gold is scarce, diamonds are going
up and coal is in the hands of the
philistines.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

Last Tuesday was so hot that
one of the boys wilted in the
dining room. Still it is rumored
about that he tainted on surmising
that his sausage moved on his
plate.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

Two new voices, of exceptional
richness in tone, have been added
to the choir.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

Services in the Prison Chapel at 900 O'Clock
every Sunday morning. Protestant and
Rev. S. j. Kennedy. and Rev. FIR. COrcoran
chapainS.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

Upsom What in the world
causes Bigs to dress so loud?"
Downs -"Why he used to be a
boiler maker, and it made him
deaf"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

Our population has been on the
increase owing to the exodus of
men from the various county jails
to this institution.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

Only two members are lacking
to complete the full quota Of
Chautauqua members. This slight
shortage will undoubtedly be
overcome at it's next meeting.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

One Of the members of Co. K.
18th Mimi, recently returned from
the Philippines, is about to i'm
port several yoke of water buffaloes
to be used in towing RATS on the
st. Croix. He says they are much
cheaper than tugs and quite as
efficient.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

PRISON OFFICIALS.
MANAGERS.
B. F. NELSON, President Minneapolis
EDWIN DUNN EyOta
F. w. TEMPLE, Blue Earth City
A. C. WEISS, Duluth
DAVID BRONSON, = saltwater
RESIDENT OFFICIALS.
HENRY WOLFER, warden
T. w. ALEXANDER, Deputy Warden
GEO. BIXBY, Clerk
B. j. MERRILL, Physician
MISS MARY MCKINNEY, MatrOn
s. j. KENNEDY, Protestant Chaplain
CHARLES CORCORAN, Catholic Chaplain
PRISON AGENT.
F. A. WHITTIER, st. Paul.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26

Visitors were quite numerous at
chapel services last Sunday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-10-26
CHURCH NOTICE.

Services in the Prison Chapel at 900 O'Clock
every Sunday morning. Protestant and
CATHOLIC Gait services every alternate Sunday:
chaplains.
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 arl 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.
Visitors were quite numerous at
chapel services last Sunday.
Two new voices, of exceptional
richness in tone, have been added
to the choir.
That storm shed at the side
door Of the dollhouse, is a har-
binger of winter.
The new Irvine machinery arrived
at the prison last Friday. It will
be placed in position at once.
Our population has been on the
increase owing to the exodus of
men from the various county jails
to this institution.
Another old landmark was re-
moved from within the prison last
week. It was the tree which stood
back Of the dollhouse.
Our "devil'' was up before his
honor last week and pleaded
guilty to an Indictment. He lays
he blame on having only one eye.
Upsom-'What in the world
causes Bigs to dress so loud?'
Downs why he used to be a
boiler maker, and it made him
deaf
The crematory back of the cell
house has been moved, and new
chimney attached to it. It now
draws smoke like an TriShman with
his dudeen.
Old King Boreas is again whist
ling his gruesome air, while the
coal barons are as jolly as a sun
fish that has found an airhole in
the ice on the lake.
Mrs. H. F. Buck, Of Spirit Lake
Iowa, and Mrs. F. A. Whittier,
were shown about our silent COM
munity by State Prison Agent
Whittier last Monday.
The brick house back of the
solitary has been completed.
1t is work Of beauty and will
stand many moons in case a
cyclone doesn't strike it.
Only two members are lacking
to complete the full quota of
Chautauqua members. This slight
shortage will undoubtedly be
overcome at it's next meeting.
That African who carries fftv
pound burden about with him, was
heard to remark that he would
readily exchange it for the white
mans BURDEN OF any old thing.
Last Tuesday was so hot that
one Of the boys wilted in the
dining room. Still it is rumored
about that he tainted on surmising
that his sausage moved on his
plate.
The critic at last SUNDAYS
meeting of Pierian Chautauqua
Circle, was very guarded in his
remarks while critizing the various
papers read. Still he raised
"furey" just the same.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-24
TEST TO BE MADE
Of the Poll Tax Law in inc Coming
 Municipal EIeC ton.

The curiosity which impei5 little fire to learn if it will burn, and grown men to run their fingers along the peri meter of a buzZ-saW to ascertain be- yond a doubt if it is stationary or in motion usually leads U a test of new laws. The first enactment of the Twentieth legislature to be so tested is that making the payment of a poll tax qualification of an Arizona voter There will be no general election in this territory before one year from next November, but in the meantime rhe,e will be several city elections. There will be enc here in May and it is re- garding this one that the talk is made Of making a test. The test. by the way, will net occur at the election, but at the registration, for the law pro vides that no voter shall be registered except upon the presentation of a cer- tificate showing that he has paid his poll tax. A lawyer has given an opinion that the law is not applicable to cities operating under special char ters, which usually define the qUQlifi- cations of municipal vote. The Phoc- nix charter, though, provides that it's voters must possess the qualifications of voters at general elections, but at the time of the adoption of the charter a poll tax payment was not a qualified tiOn. It is also cCntended that it was not the purpose of the legislature to include voters in a municipality, and that they could no more fix their qual- ifcations than they could those of voters at church or secret society elec- tiOns
 It is fact that many of the regulations which govern general elections are always disregarded at municipal elections and only a few months ago the regulation was disre- garded at bond election in Prescott.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-24

which time all bills which may have passed the legislative assembly and which may be petitioned for the repeal thereof, shall be voted upon as in this act provided; and if within six months after the adjournment of the legislative assembly there is no such petition for the repeal of any law or laws, the same shall become laws.
 Sec. '. The legislative assembly or the people of the territory of Arizona may have the power to provide by law for the carrying into effect the provis- ions of this act
 Sec 8. All acts and parts of acts in conflict with the provisions of this act are hereby repealed
 Sec. g. This act is subject to appro- val and ratification by congress.
 Sec. 10. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after it's ap proval by congress.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-24
A BRIBERY INVESTIGATION.

Harrisburg, Pa, March 23.-The house bribery Investigating committee in pursuance of the resolution adopted by the house yesterday, began today a formal examination of all the 204 members of the body When recess was taken this afternoon. 10 members, in additin to the members of the committee had certified to their lack of knowledge of the subject of bribery or corrupt solicitations. It will take several days to question all of the members.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-24

Eighteenth regiment of the United States infantry, and battalion of the Tennessee volunteers. As supports these troops had three 2-inch Hotch- kiss guns under command of General Miller, north of Jaro across the river. The Americans met with heavy fire. One American was killed and fifteen wounded of the Eighteenth and there were several cases of sunstroke. Gen eral Miller estimates that 50 rebels were killed and 100 wounded.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-24
SAT ON DECK YESTERDAY.
MT. Shermans Condition Very Mucf Improved and Little Doubt
 Now of His Recovery.

Santiago. March 23.-Mr. sherman is feeling much better this evening and his physicians regard his condition as very much improved. During the after noon he sat on the deck of the Paris viewing Santiago. The United States cruiser Chicago is expected here by daybreak tomorrow and MT Sherman will be immediately transferred to her. The anxiety of his relatives on the Paris is virtually at an end
Arizona republican., 1899-03-24
AWAITING RATIFICATION.

Washington. March 23,-The au- thorities here are looking forward with hope to the meeting of the Mexican congress next month when the new extTadition treaty, already ratified by the United States senate. will be rati- fled by the Mexican senate. Until then a peculiar condition of affairs exist, as the old extradition treaty expired and the new one has not gone into opera tiOn
Arizona republican., 1899-03-24
TO CONSULT WITH BROOKE.
Secretary Alger to Act Upon the Prop ositiOn to Divide Cuba Into Four
 Military Districts.

Washington, March 23.-While in Cuba, Secretary Alger will act upon the propositin to divide Cuba into four military departments This has been under consideration in the war depart ment for some time If it is determin- GU to do so. after consultation with General Brooke, Secretary Alger will telegraph to General COTbin to that effect and the necessary orders will be issued from Washington.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-24
NOTED HORSE PUT TO DEATH.

Lexington, Ky, March 23-The fa- nous American thoroughbred stallion, Hanover 14 years of age, by Hindoo, dam by Bourbon Bell, was put to death today by the chloroform process. Grangrene in the left fore foot, result ing in killing the nerves in it, rendered the destruction of the horse necessary Milton Young once declined an offer of $I5,0OO for him.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-24
JEFFRIEs-FITzsIMMoNs FIGHT.

Jew York, March 23.-WiIliam A. Brady and Martin Julian on behalf of Jim Jefries and Bob Fitzsimmons agreed this afternoon to accept the bid of the Coney Island Athletic club for a twenty-five round contest be- tween these two heavy weights. The contest will take place on May 26th. George Siler of Chicago has been mu- tually agreed upon as referee.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-24
WANTED

A developed gold mine: also a de- veloped copper mine. Expert reports and maps, and option agreement must be furnished Very desirable partly developed gold and copper mines handled Address, L. w. TULLEYS.
 Council Bluffs Iowa.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-24
MURDERER CoNrESSEs.

Kansas City, March 23.-A special to the Star from McPherson, Kas., says: John Moore, the Hutchinson mur- derer today made a signed statement of his horrible crime Moore murdered his five children with a hatchet ard knife and then burned the house.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-24
TO SEND FOR LABORERs.

Colon, Colombia via Galveston, Tex March 23.-Oficials of the Pan- anna Canal company have de cided to send agents to Ja- macia tomorrow for the purpose of securing 1000 laborers for work or the canal
Arizona republican., 1899-03-24
TO BE RETURNED TO THE STATES

Washington, March. 23.-The ord nance bureau of the war department has sent 8. circular to the governor of each state in the union stating that the arms and ordnance stores furnished the volunteers during the Spanish war wi be returned to the state in kind.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-24
THE WEATHER.

Daily report received at Phoenix, Arizona, March g, 1S99 Observations taken at all stations at s a. n1, 18th meridian time, or 5:30 a, m. Phoenix time.
 Rain or
Arizona republican., 1899-03-24
AMERICANS MET THEM.
Pana Rifemen Who Came Down or Iloilo Left Many of Their Num-
 Der on the Field.

Manila, March 23.-Details of the fighting at Uoilo on March 18th show that 400 rebel ritiemen from Pana were met by seven companies of the
Arizona republican., 1899-03-24

YOU KNOW that tirei feeling is ex ceedingly di5agreeable. What is ia better, you may know, by a fair trial that Hoods SarSaparilla ent;rel! cures it.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-24

Hoods Pills cure nausea. sick head ache, BiHousness, Indigestion. Price 25 cents.
Arizona republican., 1899-03-24
Rain or

VIM. G. BURNS,
 Observer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-03-24

ward, j. Traub Jr; Second ward, A.
Klughertz; Third ward, III. Klughertz;
Fourth ward, d. A. Thayer; Fifth
ward, F. w. Morse; Sixth ward. E.
Clausius This committee will meet Fri
day at 7:3O p. m. at Rosenperger & Cur
rier's Office. SUE
The chair was empowered to appoint
a.c;ty committee, which he would take
his time to do, and the convention ad-
journed. Nt# o
Mr.. Currier stated to Free Press re-
porter after the convention that he had
been strongly urged to take the nomi-
nation, not only by Peoples Party but
by Republicans and Democrats who
had promised shim support. He had
therefore re-considered his determine
ton. He would go into the campaign
free from the control of any faction,
and make no promises to anyone. and if
elected would be in a position to carry
on the administration according to the
dictates of his own best Judgment.