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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-11-08

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If POVERTY could be eradicated the solution to
the criminal problem would solve itself.
The person who has something to strive for,
can always see beacon-ght ahead to encourage
his fatering footsteps.
HE WHO brazenly tells the world that honesty
the primary of his being poor is as highly
developed fraud as any wishes to see.
No MAN is beyond temptation. The reason
many are partially exempt from temptations is be-
they possess frmer wil-power than
Others
CRIME is an improbable business venture.
Those who have the temerity to embark in this
dangerous calling, receive a very small profit on
their investment
PATIENCE will tide one over many an annoying
difficulty. When our mortal craft strikes an OBJ
struction, patience will aid wonderfully in again
getting under full SAIL
THE essential quality Of success is faith in ability
to attain it. Viewing the object of ambition as
beyond reach account Of seeming difficulties,
is the first step to failure.
The census returns shows that this country now
has population of 76 295 ,22O persons This is an
increase of nearly 21 per cent as compared with the
census taken ten years ago.
IT HAS been said that zone out of every two
thousand persons is criminal This will be en-
couraging news to many who have been considering
themselves as belonging to the forsaken fold
"
THIS is queer world. Those who command
always expatiating the virtue of obedience,
and those who obey never tire of waxing eloquent
on the abuses of power which they affect to see.
WILLIAM j. BRYAN has been, during this cam
paign charged with everything Imaginable Some
of the most rabd papers went so far as to hint
that he might be responsible for the crime of 1872
MCKINLEY is the victor Although the returns
not quite all in, it is definitely known that
Mckinley and Roosevelt have 284 electoral votes
1t was tremendous landslide and it's magnitude
surprised the Republicans themselves. BRYAN s
state and city went against him by large
majority.
1T easy matter to condemn others for a
wrong action. But when the person who is the
loudest in his condemnation of others commits an
error he readily unearth thousand with
which to exonerate himself. This is true the world
over and before hastily Judging others little
PLANTATION will discover much that is worthy of con-
sideration.
ALTHOUGH it is not over a dozen years ago that
the Salvation Army byword of reproach, today
there are none too proud to do them honor. While
their methods may not be in accord with the doc
trines of many of eminent divines they strik-
ingly appeal to the humble and unfortunate. This
army is accomplishing noble work, and the result
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1900-05-23
THE BIGGEST EVER.
Attractions Being Booked for En-.
Cdmpment and July 4th.

The general committee on the G.
A. R. encampment, anniversary OF
the Battle of Santiago, and Fourth of
July celebration in Redwood Falls
on July I'd, Sd, and 4th next, held a
meeting at O. L. Cornberg's Office
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1900-05-23

For SALE-Bee hives and bee keep
er's supplies of all kinds.
41-tf F. A. GRAY.
The sun., 1900-12-11
SUN, WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER

invaded by the Union Republicans;
their policy has always been to placate
the minority by concession, and this
poi4cy has been carried to the limit of
reason and fairplay. The pursuit Of this
policy has been justified bv events. Had
the Union Republicans followed the pre-
cedent set by the Regulars" in 1895 and
insisted upon an unconditional surrender
in making the county and State tickets
of 1900, because of their recognition by
the National Convention at Philadelphia,
the Democrats would now be in control
of the State with no possible Republican
preferment or enactment. As it is Della
ware is Republican State, with all the
possibilities for bctterment which Re
publican control involves, because of the
Union Republican policy of concilliation
anu concession. 1t is therefore safe, rs
we have already said, to conclude that
there are no dangers to the Republican
cause in Union Republican councils 1t
is only those who advocate measures in
imical to the Republican party, who
cheri ambitions that are not commend
ed by the Republicans of the State who
listen to Democratic propositions for fu-
sion aud who fear Union Republican
caucus decisions.
AT this crisis in the Republican party's
history no question of policy can be
safely adjusted except in party councils
in councils to which every Republican
representative is freely admitted and re-
spectfully received. This is undeniably
true in all matters involving legislative
action. According to the anti-elcction
agreements Of Union Republicans and
Regulars" there are no factionists in
the Republican Legislative delegation
factional division there would be be-
trayal of the peoples confidence. They
united ut the polls agreeing to abide by
the result ard that agreement is binding
upon their representatives commissioned
as the result of that election.
Let It's have peace.
The sun., 1900-12-11

! said to be in high favor with the city
government. How far this is true il
proved by the fact that when those con-
tracts were awarded to Tewkesbuly
there were no unfavorable comments
henrd anywhere. Usually the award Of
a public contract in Mexico means a
s1aal civil war among the disappointed
bidders and officers whose men failed
Tewkesbury's discovery came through
New York woman who knew him by
sight while lie lived here. She visited
the City Of Mexico a short time ago, and
she says that she saw him several times.
Since then other persons who knew
Tewkcsbury here are said to have seen
him i'll his new home.
Tcwkesbury lives in Mexico in a style
similar to that in which he lived here, ac-
cording TO the reports that make him oc-
cupy fine house lavishly furnished with
bronze statuary and tapestry. He is
said to have spent $4,000 in decorating
his offices alone and at one time to have
spent large sum in refurnishing the
rooms that he occupied in hotel.
The sun., 1900-12-11
THE NEWS FROM CHINA,
III Iang "hamg's Secretary Arrested
by Nnn MMi.!...see.

loudon. Doe ~ 4 special dispatch
from Shaa .i.ai n;n0UA"vs that Ii Hung
Charg's irnteAop .t, rc,ary. Nic1. las
heoa algst.d Nv mdgr o! Pied Mntsuyl
tWnt 500 M.udei-.o uu the charge OF
gtie s;c.''eg Nit!, ilr l;aXera.
iI'i' ha'fso=cg cornqole. replying TO a
al, .tipn eH tl!e sUh!,rt. thp undersecre-
tasH df die foreign oilicc. Lord Gran
huinc, said the government had been noti-
fed that the present disposition of the
troops of the allies on the Shan al
kam railroad was of purely temporary
character. The government, he added,
was watching British interests.
Lord C!anborne also said the replies
Of the powers to the invitation to adhere
10 the Anglo-German agreement would
lie promptly presented TO parliament.
Field Marshal Count Won Waldersee
telcgraphs 10 Berlin from Peking under
date OF Saturday, Dec. 4, that the two
detachments of troops from Tfen-tsin,
commanded by Colonel Lohrscheidt and
Major Falkenhayn, which had been pro-
ceeding against considerable force of
Chinese regulars who had taken up po-
sition at Tsang- Chou, 80 kilometers south
ward OF Tien-tsin, have occupied the
place without opposition and that the
columns are returning to Tien-tsin.
The sun., 1900-12-11
BIG DBBrOR FOUND.
T'eyvlScSi'rry, Who Left $G0o,OOO In
Bcnfs, LGGstvI In Mexico.


T'eIvLcSi'rry, Who Left $G0o,O0O In
BCnts, Lc9sttVd In Mexico.
New York, Dec. 10.-The report that
Lewis G. Tewkesbury, the broker who
disappeared last July leaving 5000, ,0GO
in debts, was living in the City Of Mexi-
co under an assumed name has been
ascertained to be true The report was
corroborated by B. G. Oppenhcim, the
attorney for Tewkesbury's creditors. He
said that he had ascertained by telc-
graphing to the City of Mexico that
Tewkesbury was there and that he was
conducting a prosperous banking bust
ness. He said also that no attempt would
be made to bring Tewkesbury back, as
none of the bankers creditors wanted TO
prosecute him.
The reports from the City of Mexico
say that Tewhesbury appeared there last
summer and opened offices on the Gala
de San Francisco, which is one OF the
principal streets in the city. He furnish
ed his Offices in sumptuous style and
soon made them one Of the show places
of the city. He had been there but a
short time, say the reports, when he
made the acquaintance of President Diaz.
This resulted in Tewkesbury's getting
the award Of contracts last October val
ued at more than s20e,Ooe He is also
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-----------------
Tarrant Fire Report.

New York, Dec. 10.-The opinion OF
the fire department with regard to the
sis whcn led 81 to the aat11us spasn srGsn o a.dra @
two whole blocks of buildings at Warren
and Greenwich streets, will be made
public some time during this week OF as
soon as Fire Marshal Seery is able to
complete the official report on which he
is now at work. The preliminary in.
vestigation, including the examination OF
all the witnesses, has already been fin.
ished, fact which the fire marshal
brought TO the attention Of Fire Commits:
sioner Scannell last Saturday The com.
pletion Of the report is largely dependent
on the number Of investigations of other
fires which the fire marshal will be called
on TO make during the next few days.
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cern.any's Economic situation.

Berlin, Dec. 10.In the leichstag dur
ing the debate on the estimates the sccfe-
tary Of the imperial Treasury, Baron Won
Ihielmann, took a decidedly gloomy view
OF the economic situation in Germany.
lie said the situation had been undergo-
ing a radical change since summer, and
people must be prepared for number of
years to see a gradual shrinkage of the
inflated condition. The decline, however,
would not take the foim Of u general
financial crash, as in 1873. This period
Of diminished trade could not pass with
out affecting the imperial budget. There,
fore 1t was necessary to strengthen the
reserves Of the treasury.
The sun., 1900-12-11
GETTING THE DUKES FIRST
NAME

From the Philadelphia Post.
The present Duke of Norfolk is so pub
lie spirited that, in spite of his enormous
wealth and his dignities, he held the har-
assng and laborious place of Postmaster
General in Lord Salisbury's Cabinet I'M
til the South African war. The Duke,
though he is the Premier Duke and Earl
of England and Hereditary Grand Mar
shall, with u string of titles a yard long,
is plain and unassuming in appearance
and manner.
He looks like prosperous farmer, has
beard that gets trimmed when he hap
pens to think Of it, and his clothes have
the appearance of having been bought
ut second hand shop.
| He made one Of the best Postmaster
Generals England has ever had. He
was always on the alert to see that his
suhordinatcs did their duty.
! One day year or two ago lie went
into a small postOlice and telegraph
station which was IN charge Of smart
~ dressed young poStmistress who was
busily talking with a young man, who
loungcd languidly on the desk.
With some difficulty the Duke found
a telegraph blank and pen ana ink, with
out any assistance from the young yyo-
man, and he wrote dispatch which he
signed, Norfolk"
He then said quietly: "Yill sou Kindly
send this Mt oncc?'
No notice was taken Of him and the
postmistress continued TO talk gihly ia
her admipr. \ second ANA Il third time
The Duke trici 10 secure her attention.
and Iiuaily succeeded. She read the dis
patch negligcntlH, and thcn, Tipping il
back, said airiy:
Sign your first name. We don't take
dispatches signed with the last nam,
only"
The Duke amended his signature tc
THE Duke oil Norfolk" ana quietly
handed it in. The young woman grew
pale as she read it, and palcr still wher
the Duke, writing another dispatch, pass
ed il to her. politely saying: "This goe.
free, as official matter" 1t was address
ed to the young woman's chief, and ra1
thus: Have Miss Blank, of Blank Sta
ton, removed at once for inattention Il
duty" Tears and supplications followed
and the Duke finally consented TO with
hold the second dispatch, but with {
warning.
But the condescending remark. "SigI
your first name" was too good to keep
and the Duke told the story. whereupoI
hiH friends declared the joke to be oI
himself and not on the postmi5trese.
The sun., 1900-12-11
HOW THE ARTIST WAS CALLED
From the Philadelphia Post.

When Henry 5. Watson, The ilIustra-
tor, landed at Naples, he did not know
much about European travel lie had to
make somr sketches in the villages
about Naples, and his experiences have
flied lim with wonder enough for life.
time. HE aeit pencil hrlped him bit.
NJ one Ihtlr village inn he tried to get
il through the landlords head that he
was 10 he called early III the murning,
He couldn't make himself understood.
At last he drew picture of himself ly.
ing in he'd, the sun pecpiug th ii tho
window. the clock at the hour "A
the chambermoid knocking al x, uaoI,
Then il was quite plain, and they woke
| him on the tick
The sun., 1900-12-11

Pacific coast for an American coming
station, for, besides the depth OF water
and harbor facilities, extensive coal
mines We're in the immediate vicinity,
thus giving Il supply of coal without the
necessity Of shipping it from the United
States.
ON itl& to The present differences be-
tween Ch.lr and Peru thegc l:ve hcn
recent iutis,aian> that re,n .Wo.ll b
willing tn a..nt c,Gtling .taticn ID tEt
United Stulr, I,ut tl- has ot taken
II ul'i il foiln. nor have there been any
negotiations concerning Chinbote bay.
The matter has not yet gone beyond the
general consideration Of desirable points,
but officials here hope it will advance
before long to the point OF determining
upon suitable station.
The sun., 1900-12-11
A MATRIMONIAL s. DRY

From The Athenaeum.
British Museum Newton, the archaeo
ligist, was capital story teller, and Mr.
Hare has preserved two or three of his
tales. One is Of splritualistic seancei
where an old Cockney was Informed
that the spirit manifested was his de
ceased wife, whcreupon the following
dialogue took place:
lis that you. 'Arriet?
eyes, it's me-
"'Arc you 'appy, 'ArrietT
"'Yes, very appy.'
"''Appier than you was with me
'ArrietT
"'YeS, much 'appier.'
"'Whcre are you, 'Arrict?'
"'In ELL"
The sun., 1900-12-11
Admiral Rodgers. PIans.

Washington, Dec. 10.--It is stated at
the navy department that Rear Admiral
Rodgers is to proceed to his new assign.
ment Of the Asiatic station aboard the
New York, which will be his flagship in
eastern waters. That vessel is now un-
dergoing thorough repairs and general
oyerhauling ut the New York yard to
put her iii readiness for four years
cruise. She is to be ready for sea by
Feb. 10, 1901, and Admiral Rodgers is ex-
pected TO start for his new station soon
nfInr
The sun., 1900-12-11
Fircbug roi,ed In Troy, N. ".

Troy, n. Y, Dec. 10.-An attempt to
burn dwelling containing several per-
sons WAS frustrated by timely discov-
cry during heavy windstorm. The
frebug had built u bonfire against the
side of Il house at the corner of North
Adams and Ninth streets, occupied by
the families Of Andrew Luby and Charles
Snyder, and had used Kerosene to help
the blaze along A neighbor on his way
to work noticed the flames and with 9TH
ers extinguished them. . The police are
investigating. r.
The sun., 1900-12-11
Can't Eind nelic rhiere..

London, Dec. i0.-No trace has been
found Of the thieves who, Saturday last,
Stole several relies of Lord Nelson, in
GLIDING his watch and many of his med
ais from Greenwich hospital. 1he popu-
lar belief in Greenwich is tha, ilc depre-
dators were French, owing to the alleged
discovery of a letter in broken English
left behind in which the writer promised
to return and carry off Il French flag.
which is among the relics.
The sun., 1900-12-11
nurn1o.. Alleged nirnrce MIL

Buffalo, Dec. .10.-District Attorney
Penney states that if it is decided to
present the alleged divorce mill case
which the justices of the supreme court
are said TO be investigating to the grand
jury it will not be done until next month.
The present grand jury has finished its
labors and will be discharged. No ar
rests have been made in connection with
thp nffnir
The sun., 1900-12-11
The oxInan Requisitiou C.se.

Denver, Dec. 10.-Governor Thomas
denies that he refused to honor an extra.
dition from Governor Mount Of Indiana
Tor Clinton Oxman, as has been reported,
because Governor Mount refused tc
honor extradition papers for former Gov.
ernor w. S. Taylor of Kentucky. Gov.
ernof Thomas said that he refused to
honor Governor Mounts papers for Ok.
man. who is charged with having swim,
died Valparaiso man OF $4,000, be.
cause they were not made out correctly,
ana they have been sent back for reeti.
6cation.
keat Iab ,,,;af;0u a.. =. ~ -
The sun., 1900-12-11
yvhoIeaaIe NInrderer nehcnd.G.

Yesteraas, Sweden, Dec. 10-Philip
Nordlund, who May 18th last as tie
steamer Prins Carl, on which he was u
passenger, was passing Quiclsund mur-
dered seven men and wounded five 9TH
ers, a woman and boy, subsequently es-
c0png in boat TO Koping, and who was
convicted and sentenced to death in June
last, has been beheaded. The condemned
man chanted the verses of psalm as he
laid his head upon the block.
The sun., 1900-12-11
TOO ELOQUENT.

From the Chicago Tribune.
That man WiXford, who was in
jured in railway accident, sued the
company for $4,000 damages, ana plead.
I'd his own case so ably and powerful
that he lost it."
How was thatY
The injury for which he wanted dam,
ages was Il broken jaw"
The sun., 1900-12-11
The Cropn of nunrin.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 10.--The official
estimates for this years winter and
spring crops in "a departments of Euro
pean Russia are us follows: Wheat, 658,-
100000 poods; rye, 1,401, 100000 poods;
outs. T21 ,G00,o0o pools.
The sun., 1900-12-11
FOR COALING STATION.
Uncle Sam Is Seeking 0ne In South
~ America Now.
AND HAS CHIRIQUI IN VIEW.
Matter Has Mt Taken ANY onsclal
Form Yet. but 1t Ia Hoped In
Washia at..n That 1t VIII
" lie Decided Soon. .,y;;sss,
AND HAS CHIRIQUI IN VIEW

Washington, Dec. 10.--The naval move
ments record the sailing of the gunboat
Bancroft from Colon for Almirante bay.
1t is understood that her mission is to
look into the advantages offered by the
port of .Chiriqui as a coaling station.
The need for such a station on the South
American coast has been apparent ever
since the run Of the Oregon from San
Francisco around to the West Indies
during the Spanish American war. The
sum Of 100000 is now available under
an appropriation by congress for secur-
ing naval stations. Several points have
been considered, but Chiriqui is among
the most desirable.
The harbor is capable of floating the
entire fleet of II nation, and the water is
deep enough for the heaviest battleships.
Knowing its advantages, approaches
were made to the Colombian government
with a view Of learning whether they
would entertain a proposition to grant
| Chiriqui as coaling station.
| At that time Colombia was not in a
position to make a definite answer, as
the territory including this harbor has
been in dispute between Colombia and
Costa Rica. The answer therefore was
to the effect that the grant could not be
made while the question of sovereignty
remained open between the two coun-
tries. Since then, however, Colombia
and Costa Rica have arranged to arbi-
trate the differences, and there is pros
poct of an carly settlement of sovereign
t..
No Objections Expected.
With this point removed, it is believed
that there will be M serious objections
from Colombia OF Costa Rca in granting
a coaling station The territory runs
through to the Pacific side, where it is
possible that a Pacific station might be
located. The right of Colombia on the
Pacific side is not in dispute with Costa
Rica.
The latter country also has several
Pacific harbors, said to be well suited for
a coalng station, although there have
been no oyertures thus far toward Sc
curing one Of them. In this connection
attention is again directed to the buy
Of Chmbote, in Peru.
When Mr.. Blaine was secretary of
state, the United States minister to Peru
secured a concession for an American
coaling station on this bay; but, as the
concession was granted while Peru was
in the throes OF her war with Chile, Mr..
Blaine disapproved of il. and it lapscd,
At that time Minister Hurlhat reported
'""' IL ''far1J fh" hest fasihsiss oD the
The sun., 1900-12-11
~ NAN
Established i843.

The spell of Xmas time being felt The mystic charm of the go
the land 1t thoughts and in talk Old and young
joyous making preparations for the pleasant surprises kind
al home
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-01-06
English Officers Wear Armor.

Many officers of the British army
are wcarcrS of armor. AS general
rule the mail is inclOSed in leather
casing, which is scwed inside the
tunic, so as to be invisible unless the
garment is picked to pieces. And the
same with hclmctS-a similar device IL
fixed in the lining. so as to give addi-
tiOnal protection in case of need. Some
officers are not above wearing mail
vests underneath their tunics and per-
fectly oblivious of their comrades, who,
although they may scOtf in times of
peace, would only be too glad to don
one themselves when in the middle of
hostilties. The majority of the max
er's customers are officers. because the
suits are very expensive, costing about
10 guincas each. Regiment.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-01-06

Charleston. Ills, claims to own the
largest broom corn warehouse and Stor-
age room IN the world. Its capacity is
nearly 1000 tons, or about 10000 bales
of brush" This is about one-quarter
of the total tonnage of the entire dis
trict, which produces probably two
thirds of the worlds supply. About
5000 acres of ground are required to
grow the supply for this big ware
house, and it represents the product of
over 100 farmers. From 1000 to 5000
hands are required in its planting and
harvesting. This mammoth wareroom
Is wooden structure, covered and
walled with corrugated Tin. Last
years crop taxed its capacity to Che ut.
most. No matter what the rest OF the
world has or needs in this line, there is
always brush to spare in this big
warehouse.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-01-06
A CUrtOua nnttle.

An interesting spectacle was wit
messed the other day on the banks Of
the river Soar, near Hathern. by a gen
tlcman resident in the district. Being
attracted by peculiar cry, he turned
aside and came upon young otter and
huge eel engaged in deadly strug-
gle. The otter had evidently caught
the eel. which had retaliated by wind
ing itself tightly round the formers
neck. The fight lasted several min
utes, the otter eventually freeing itself
and maxim. off with part of the eel,
which it had bitten in two.-London
Telegraph.