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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23

A GIVE SOLICITORS WANTED EVERY
"A where for 1.-The Story of the Philippines
by Murat Halstead, commissioned by the
Government as Official Historian to the War
Department. rhe book was written in army
camps at San Francisco, on the Pacific with
General Merritt, in the hospitals at Honolulu
in Hong Kong, in the American trenches 1T
Manila, in the inSurgent camps with AguinaldO,
on the deck of the Olympia with Dewey, and in
the roar of battle at the fall of Manila Bonan-,
ia for agents. Brimful of original pictures
zaken by government photographers on the
spot. Large book. Low prices. Big profits,
Freight paid. Credit given. Drop all trashy
unofficial war books. Outfit free. Address, F.
I. Barber, Sec'y., Star Insurance Bldg, Chicago
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23

We thank the Toledo Criric for
it's words of encouragement. We
may not be able to say all the
bright things that at times have
come from the pen of 4S49: but
we have the love and kindly SYM
pathy Of those about us. and that
counts for much: SO we hope to
accomplish something.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23
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
chaplanS.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23
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1t doesn't pay to KICK man
because he's down, for you don't
know what moment you'll land at
the bottom of the heap.-St.Peter
Herald.
If that South Dakota boy who
was born with two tongues and no
brains should live long enough he
will be able to meet the costitu-
tional requirement of representa-
tive in the United States senate,
as fully as it is met. - Adrian
Democrat.
There is quite difference be-
tween a water and a land shark.
The former bites a mans leg off,
while the latter merely pulls it
Sank Center Avalanche.
The person who spends his life
in search of an ideal will die dis
appointed. 1t is better to create
them in the image Of those you
love. Window Reporter.
To 60 through life with no sense
Of humor is like riding in buggy
without springs. - The (Cal. Pa
cific Ensign.
The best lesson man can learn
is to not 90 back on the man who
aided him. The man who does
loses the respect Of others and his
best friend by abusing he who
aided him. Sueur News.
A new novel is entitled The
Heart of July" 1t is no doubt
what the classics would describe
as "a warm number" - Denver
Post
An exchange wants to know
what is the chief end of women?
Why, the end that talks, of course.
Jetfersonian.
One of the best features of the
Saltwater Prison MIRROR is its
original poetry. Scarcely a week
passes but a gem of real poetry,
written by a prisoner, is to be
found in The MIRROR. 1t is diff
cult to understand how men of
such delicate genius ever commit
ted acts that have placed them in
prison. James Gazette.
One Of the latest is a wool COM
bine This is certainly something
that will be call wool and yard
long 1t will also be warranted
not to rip, ravel or run down at
the heel" Eden Valley County
Line.
Kentucky charges 500 for kiss
ing woman on her cheek against
her will. In New Jersey they
have had mark down sale and it's
only $40 That's the state for our
money.-Stillwater Gazette.
No doubt we'd rather the Lord
would see us do wrong than to
have the neighbors observe US, for
the reason that the Lord might
sometime forgive and forget, but
the neighbors never! - l.. A. w
Bulletin and Good Roads.
In Japan if dog banks at nights
disturbing the slumbers of the
community. the owner Of the dog
is sentenced to work for year
for those who have been annoyed.
Give us law like that in this
country applying to cats and it
would greatly increase our indus
trial tendencies. - Elgin (Ill)
Every Saturday.
1t is mark Of respect to brains
that the recent formation of trusts
does not include a professional
walk in life - Saginaw Mich,
Courier Herald.
For the most reliable news con-.
corning Manila, thoughtful people
are not looking to messages which.
come by way of Madrid. -Saginaw
Mich. } Courier-Rerald.
The Boston ''printer's devil"
who has inherited S2O,OOO,OOO can
hardly de called poor devil"
Montgomery Messenger.
The force of a mans argument
is always lost when he falls into
abuse OF an attempt to belittle one
who differs with him. Men can
be, and are, honest in advocating
certain propositions although they
do not agree with everybody they
meet Saltwater Gazette.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23

color blind. He says he never
heard of SO many babies dying at
once as on the 18th; especially
among the Irish, for he swears
that almost every one he met was
wearing white mourning badges.
An Austrian scientist says that
he can manufacture daylight by
the gallon, yard OF mile. Won
derful. Just think of what i'm
mense value this will be in clear
ing up mysteries The authorities
can now "throw little light on
the darkness that seems to envelop
the disappearance of Charlie Ross.
4 young woman in Kentucky,
bv the name of Miss Jack. cracked
a dudes head for insulting her.
She will now be known as a
"Cracker Jack"
A New York paper is trying to
find out who started the fad of
American heiresses marrying into
the nobility of Europe. They may
just as we'll try to find out as to
who wears false hair, teeth and -
we'll the problem is just as difficult.
The Spanish cruiser Colon has
been abandoned by the wreckers.
She will now be known as the
semicolon.
This continued cold weather
means death to spring poets
that is. their feet.
For nerve, Boston's aldermen
are the checklist types that have
come over the pike for many a
day. They have just sent in a bill
of $4,000 for carriage hire. Per
haps they have entertained the
whole volunteer army.
Among the socialistic ranks are
to be found few nonentities who
are as careful in loosing little
sweat off their backs as an engaged
girl IS in loosing her diamond en-
gagement ring. It is such a class
Of supposed socialists who act as
an anchor in preventing them
from advancing and receiving that
general recognition and exalted
position which they so richly de-
serve.
Printers in New York carry with
them a bottle of benzine when
they call on their best girl. Print
ers are decidedly up-to-date in this
respect.
The crown prince Of Christiania,
appeared on the streets and acct
IDENTIFY stopped enough eggs, cab
bages and preserved hen fruit to
last six months. His "majesty''
was temporarily filling the position
Of King in place Of his sick father.
Some of the eggs contained chicks,
and when they saw his "nobs, y
they aged sufficiently to enable
them to beat hasty retreat.
Statistics at Washington shows
that Ohio's conscience donations
are picking up. They have re-
ceived $1.O0 from that quarter,
and now everybody expects there
will be a general cough-up.
Boston never will Outlive her
hatred for England. They are now
seeking it to the sparrows at a
frightful rate Even the poor lit
tie chippies get an occasional Diff.
Representative Boutwell, has in
trOduced a bill for the destruction
Of cortoiD 1orrc Tho ,nooe,,co 10
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23

supposed tramp in laundering
tone as to what brought him there.
The tramp naively replied that
she was looking for the man who
hit Billy Patterson" He got the
limit.
There is a ludicrous looking
coon stopping at this resort. His
head has the appearance of wat
ermelon stuck on sideways No
doubt he left home little too
previous.
Princess Kalulani. of Honolulu.
has gone to that bourne where
crowns need not be fought for.
Her death was fastened by the
prospective visit of Gen. Eagen to
that place, she being troubled
with heart disease.
CARL VEDDER UND HIS DROUBLES.
Friend Hans Veil [ dink [ dakes
mein ben und say sumdings
apoudt mein oxberience NIT dis
country. Won morning When dot
sun vas pright und dem pirds vas
singing dere schveetest langvitch,
| cooms py Elm kunclueshun dot l
peter leave Dakota for two couple
weeks und COON py St. Paul und
dem sights [ meinself would see.
Vhem l cooms Ply st. Paul [
shust makes CUP mein mind dot
dem places nit excitement vas for
dere peoples, und What vas goot py
dem. vas alright NIT Carl.
Won tay when eberytings Imein-
self See: when mein money vas all
run oudt: When I vas object mein
head would shplit nit pooze. [
pecooms lost.
Mein friends obey vas all CUP
py Dakota, und When mein money
vas gone [ vas shust like Jean
Vatican. Where l gets sumdings
to eat und schleep, dot vas mein
droubles. Och What pad looks und
pad words dem peepoles give me.
Poorly soon qvick Elm man NIT
prass buttons cooms Ply me und
say dot he vas Won policeman.
und dot | peter cooms along NIT
him.
Shentlemans dot vas pad. Veil
dot vas Fritay NIT de evening, und
] goes me poorly qvick to ped.
When [ wakes in de morning de
sun she vas high CUP in de sky,
und L, meinself, vas pehind de
pars. Mein Himmel! shust dink
What fadder say py dot When dot
news cooms Ply his ears over dere
in de Faderland.
Ply and Ply shust apoudt dere
dime [ vas pecooming excited NIT
Watching Elm pug dot vas running
Won race NIT noder pug. dot weller
} nit dem prass buttons cooms
where I lay NIT mein head shplit-
ing NIT balm, und say:
carl Vedder, wake CUP, already
two cupple dimes, qvick, und NIT
me ply de puIlbit coom.'
} V3ll, when [ meinself cooms
dhere und see de shudge und
diem oder vellers What try to look
wise, l say py meinself dot l vas
Won dead tuck. Dere shudge he
dells sumdings py Won uf dem vel
lers NIT pig pooks. und dot shen-
tleman makes Elm schmile dot looks
shust like id vas dhree weeks old
Dhen he cooms Ply meinself und
say:
carl, she vas looking pooty pad.
Dhere scharge she vas for schteel-
ing Won horse, und I dells you,
mein boor friend, What We do qvick
already. Dem places nit excite
ment you vas seeing, und dot OK
berience she cooms high. Shust
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23

One night this week some boys 10 blue
Went ont to tea-tiS hoped
Next day, said one we'll know to you.
Il think my tea (?) was 'dOped'.'
Now this remark was not pun:
In fact his hat seemed small
His name it ends in SON,
And he don't use tea at ALL
The above was received by tele-
phone and central" rung us off
before we could get sig.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23

Total population, SIT.
Males, 5O7; Females, 10.
Discharged during the past
week. 5.
Received. 3.
Grade standing as follows: first,
346; second, 161: third, 10.
William Bovine, Grow Wing
Co., robbery second degree, ten
years.
Joseph Landry, Crow Wing Co.,
robbery second degree, ten years.
Harry Rease, Grow Wing Co.,
robbery second degree, ten years.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23

Each inmate is allowed to send
The MIRROR continuously to one
only address. When the request
is once made, the paper continues
to go forward each week, until the
prisoner is discharged, or we are
notified to stop sending When
making the request. care should
be taken to make the name and
address plain; also your name and
number. When the address is to
be changed. it should be so plain
ly stated in the request.
F. G. Clifford and w. G. Brown
of st. Paul, accompanied by B. B.
Smith of Saltwater, visited our
Office on Saturday of last week.
Mr.. Clifford is the new editor of
the st. Paul Globe: and it is said.
a man of no ordinary ability.
Sinbad the sailor visited our
office one morning last week and
presented us Hans Miller and
me- with a dewy leaf of sham
rock, green and fragrant from the
dollhouse We accepted it as a
peace offering and Hans immedi-
ately commenced to sing You'll
never find a coward where the
shamrock grows"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23

A party Of visitors passed
through the prison last Tuesday.
It is rumored that they were the
famous annie Rooney Society"
However The MIRROR will not be
responsible for this report.
"Hutch'' says the immortal Annie
herself was among them. ooh. I
knew her thirty years ago.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23

PRISON OFFICIALS.
MANAGERS.
B. F. NELSON, President Minneapolis
EDWIN DUNN, EyOta
F. W.TEMPLE, Blue Earth City
A. 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.
+. A. WHITTIER, ST. Paul.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23

NOTICE:-Capt. Taylor. the
usher, has in his office letter
with no signature. 1t is from an
inmate, and is addressed to Geo.
Sweeney, Willmar, MINI. The Cap
tain desires to say that letters not
having the proper signature will
be DESTROYED.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23

Talk about your avalanches. and
your Alpine snow-slides, but just
ask that number who Yields the
oilcan somewhere in the neither
regions opposite this Office, what
he thinks of them. | guarantee
that he tells you they are mere
trifes, compared to the tons of ov-
ergrown icicles and snow that went
sliding carelessly off the roofs last
Thursday. We witnessed ii mar
row escape when about steen tons
fell and completely demolished
several of those appendages which
ornament the front Of the shoe
factory buildings. The aforesaid
oilcan was just on the point of
walking under it, when the roar
came from above. He retreated
in disorder to the middle of the
street and viewed his narrow es-
cape, while every hair assumed an
erect position.
But he lives to tell the tale.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-03-23

The chapel service of last Sab
bath was we'll attended. AS the
swelling notes of the anthem filled
the room, and the peace and quiet
ness of the holy Presence smoothed
away all cares, and the pains of
petty differences, [ know that
many bowed heart was lifted,
and heads held erect in careless
pride were bowed. I know that
over and above the sense of pain
and injustice, arose supreme, the
consciousness that after all we we're
children of a common tie, bound
by our common misfortune; and
our hearts we're softened, one to-
ward the other, making us better
and wiser men.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

Wars may come and go, but our
old settlers picnics have the call Just
now all over the state. The local
speaker is practicing in his hay loft,
the youngsters are studying to catch
the CREASED pig, the base ball teams
are wondering where they can get
snake curver, and the handsome
girls are making white dresses and
looking for pink ribbon, while the
executive committee sends in an or
der for good weather. What would
life be, any way, without June and
her picnics?
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08
letter, Salt.Rheun and Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting
incident to these diseases, is instant
iy aIlayed by applying Chamber
lain's Eye and Skin Ointment. Many
very bad cases have been perm anent-
ly cured by it. 1t is equally efficient
for itching piles and favorite rene
dy for sore nipples, chapped hands,
chilblains, frost bites and chronic
sore eyes. 25cts. per box. For sale
10y Fitzgerald's Drug Store. 51y1
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08
Your Head Aches.

After long walk or ride in tho
sun. 1t is because OF defective vision
Some rush around and buy pair
of cheap colored glasses, DON'T do il
Colored glasses are for diseased ewes
yours are not. The heat and glara
of the sun still further strains tho
oyer worked eyes make them smart.
ache and burn. I'll fit your eyes
with proper glasses to protect them
and relieve strain, examination FREQ
it CHAs. f. SoNrAG.
Optician and Jeweler.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08
Red Hot From The Gun.

Was the ball that hit G. B. Stead
man of Newark, Mich, in the Civil
War. 1t caused horrible Ulcers that
no treatment helped for 20 years.
Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
him. Cures Cuts, Bruises, Burns,
Boils, Felons, Corns Skin Eruptions.
Best Pile cure on earth. 25cts. a
box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by j.
d. Fitzgerald, Druggist. 24t5
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

In the Western League Oratorical
contest at Wahpeton last week Wal
ter Hubbard, OF Huron, won first
place, and III. A. Rodee second. They
were just reversed in the state con.
test at Mitchell. As stated before in
the PRESS young Hubbard lived in
Miller and attended school here some
years ago, his mother being a sister
of Attorney General Pyle.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08
Miller,s Example.

Gam Valley Chief The ca N. w.
R'yCo. and the town OF Miller are
Jointly making park near the arte-
sian we'll. The park will consist OF
about an acre which is now being set
out to trees and will beenclosed with
a fence. A stream of artesian water
will run through the park which will
soon be q beautiful and valuable inn
provement to the town. Miller has
set an example this spring in tree
planting which other towns should
follow.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

The School board met Tuesday
and decided not to re-emplOy MIR.
Dayis for another year but may sell
ect Prof. f. f. Wood, of Merrilon
Wis, as principal OF the city
schools for next year. He is a
man of family. we'll recommended
and has an experience OF IA years as
a teacher. He has been principal
where he is at for three years, and
voluntarily resigns to come west. 1t
is believed the board has acted
wisely.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

An exchange says many good items
escape the local newspapers because
people are toe modest to tell the edi-
tor about their own doings, and ad-
vises telling the editor everything
about your self and relatives that
you are not ashamed OF. Somebody
else will give him pointers on the lat
ter.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

Saturday, Sunday and Monda y
were excessively hot throughout
the middle west, the thermometer
registering 80 at Chicago, SO at Gin
cinnati and st. Louis. Many people
were Frustrated. This seems strange,
when considered how cool and de,
lightful the weather was here during
that time.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08
Working Night and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Every pill
is sugar-coated globule of health,
that changes weakness into strength,
listlessness into energy, brain-fag IN
to mental power. They're wonder
ful in building up the health. Only
2oc. per box. Sold by j. ID. Fitzger-
aid. 24t5
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

Again this year the PRESS decline s
the cash advertisement OF Montgom-
cry, Ward < Co. We are saving the
space for some of our home merch-
ants, who by judicious and persis-
tent advertising and some real bar
gains will get some of the $4,000
sent out OF Hand county every year.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

The school board, by request Of
petition has called a special election
for Miller school district Tuesday,
June q, to vote upon issuing 81 500
bonds now outstanding. The old
bonds draw 8 per centinterest. The
purpose is to replace these with new
bonds at 6 per cent, which seems to
be good business move.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08
Kidney or Bladder Troubles.

II you suffer- from kidney, Bladder or URN.
AIRY troubles, or from too frequent or scanty
urine, DIR. Fenner's Kidney and BackschS
Cure Is what you want Bed-wetting BY
children is speedily cured by one bottle Of
this powerful remedy. Testimonials are
disrcgarded many people doubling the hon.
esty or sincerity OF them. We therefore avoid
giving any here, but furnish them In clrcuisx.
Get one Of your dealer.
For sale by j.. ID. Fitzgerald, Miller
s. ID.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08
Liver Complaints and Nervousness
Cured

A torpid liver always produces dullnese
and irritability. You are all clogged up and
feel Respondent. Perhaps you have treated
with physicians or tried some recommended
medicine without benefit. All that Is no
argument against DIR. Fenner's Blood and
Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic which Will
so readily cure impaired nerves, liver COM
plants, headaches blood and skin diseases.
etc. Get circular OF dealer.
Forsale by j. d. Fitzgerald. Miller
S. ID.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

Faulkton Record Mr.. and Mrs.
II. c. Bottum, of Ripon, Wis. who
were visiting with their son, j. H.
and his family here last week left
Saturday for short visit with an
other son in Hand County after
which they will return to their home.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

Fndeavor society at Pres. cburoh
Sabbath evening June 18th, led hr
Miss Ruth Andrews. Topic: "a
perfect child" Everybody cordial
ly invited to all meetings.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08
Base Ball.

The Times announces that Sand
Creek 8 ball team defeated the Wes-
sington nine al the latter place Sat
urday.
Miller's two mines crossed bats Sat
urday, resulting in good practice
game for both. The old nine, or
"Grigsby's Rough Riders" as some
one has called them, won the game,
but they did not get away from the
youngsters as far as expected. both
teams can be strengthened by good
management. The first nine needs
some more battery strength, ana
careful infield work, while the second
nine simply needs practice together
and a little time. Ii they would
stick together and practice for a
couple Of seasons they could go up
against any amateur cub.
Miller's third nine, composed OF
little shavers aged about II and Ii
went to st. Lawrence Saturday and
met bigger boys. That's all.
The Miller ball team has accepted
an invitation to play at Burdette
June 18th at the old settlers pic
ME.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

Karl's Clover Root Tea, for Con-
sumption, it's the Best and if after
using it you don't say SO, return
the package and get your money.
Sold by n. Johnson & Co. 16y1
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

Joe McCloud, the life insurance
man, has been talking insurance
to the citizens of Rec Heights
the past week. He has written more
policies at Miller for his company
than any other old line has agent
for a long while.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

A rowing band of Gypsies has fin
ally discovered this state, and are
making a tour through it. "Back
in the states" it used to be popular
recourse to keep unruly children at
home by telling them "The Gypsies
will steal you"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

Tuesdays freight took out 101
tubs OF bu tier and 10 cases of eggs,
weighing over 5000 lbs, also i car
of hogs. This gives an idea of the
regular resources OF the community,
besides cattle, horse, sheep, wool,
crops, ETC., and further indi Gates the
condition of mixed farming now SO
largely followed here.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08
w arrant Call.

Hand County Warrants are Gale d
for payment up to and including
Reg. No. 80 Registered Feb. 18th
1899. Interest stops on same on
and tier June 10Th 1899. 25t2
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

j. H. Cole has secured the agency
for the old reliable German OF Free
port H., Insurance Co. They make
a speciality OF Farm and school house
risks against fire, lightning and
tOrnadoes. 24t2
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

The Gam Valley Chief announces
that government contractors are
putting in two bridges on the stage
route between Chamberlain and
Crow Creek, one over Elm and the
other over Crow Creek.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-06-08

1t is predicted that the postal re-
ceipts of 1899 will show an increase
of $15, 900, 900. Notwithstanding the
fact that folks continue to drop
many letters in the postoffices with.
ont stamps on them.