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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

CIRCUMSTANTIAL evidence, matter how
strongly it may point to definite conclusion, is
hardly adequate in demanding the infiction of the
death penalty. The zeal of prosecuting attorneys
and amateur detectives in trying to make turnip
look like apple often fraught with dangerous
consequence There have been cases on record
where appearances seemed to point toward the &C
cused; and however innocent he may be, a combi-
nation of circumstances exists that makes it an i'm
possibility to establish that fact before ordinary
jury. Sometimes there are rare cases when neither
the guilt or innocence Of prisoner is weighed in
the balance, but upon his condemnation hinges the
reputation Of the attorney who assiduousy prayed
for his conviction. Several years ago we asked one
of the members of jury why certain gentleman
who had been arrested for grand larceny was &C
Quilted while the evidence at the trial all pointed to
the accused being guilty Said he: Il was init
mately acquainted with the prisoner, and although
he never made me a confident as to his past life
of the fact that he served term of three
years in penitentiary Since his release he has
led upright life attended church regularly worked
industriously and paid his bills promptly. The
prosecuting attorney in his argument to the jury,
dilaed rather vigorously upon his Of crime and
done all he possibly could to blacken his reputation
in the darkest Of hues in order to gain conviction
NO a WOrd OlO ne say as TO the DlameleSS LIE he
had led since his former downfall. Do you still
wonder why that jury, of which I member,
acquitted that man?' We haven't the least doubt
that numerous such daily in evidence, and
will continue as long the fee system remains in
existence Whenever the slightest evidence points
to certain individual, he is Immediately arrested
a charge of vagrancy is lodged against him and to
the workhouse he is sent If these representatives
of law unable to complete their chain of crcum-
santial evidence by the expiration Of his sentence
he is warned to leave town pain of conviction on
serious charge. Who has committed the
greater criminal offense in this instance? Because
they were unable to find the requisite damaging evil
dence against the suspected individual, does not
mitigate the Nervousness of the affair When we
consider the number of men arrested upon the
charge of vagrancy, to wonder why there
is increase ia crime and continual protest from
county commissioners against paying bills that al
most has the appearance of outright robbery. This
mode of procedure is of resent origin and hardly
reflects shade of credit upon the "astute' depart
ment that has to resort to such shams to secure a
conviction in ordinary criminal cases.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

EVERYBODY down in Kentucky has their teeth
hard set, with the exception Of the coal barons.
This cold weather makes them feel jubiant, even
though every other man is in danger of his life.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

RICH millionaire in New York was accidently
hit over the left eye which practically makes that
lid stationary. In this chap goes after fran
chise he will find it hard work to operate the other
lid
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

EUROPEAN officials seriously worried
about the make of those traps which Joubert has
been leading the British into. They would sell like
hot cakes if Dom Paul wishes to dispose of few of
them.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
N 0 TIC E..

ALL PERSONS receiving copies THE MIRROR who r
regular lists will please consider such
sample copies. If after reading, conclude that
THE MIRROR is worthy of patronage send your
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

N>oS
Springfield, Mo-, organized an
anti-gossip club, the ministers
severely roasted them. Perhaps
these gentlemen imagined that the
ladies were encroaching upon
their preserves and that competi-
ton might kill their "business.
SIS
That fellow down in Cleveland,
Ohio, whose eye popped out when
he sneezed, must have been an
Englishman. Their eyes pop out
on the receipt of every dispatch
from South Africa.
The chaplain of the House has
been praying three times a day
since that. body convened. He may
take vacation now since Roberts
has been dismissed.
$S$
The charge is now being
brought against General Warren
that he being cross eyed, he
happened to mount the wrong
kopje.
An eastern man who is armless
is contemplating running for the
state Legislature. He ought to be
elected by an overwhelming ma
jority. as there is no danger of
him reaching out for bride.
A man down in Alabama, who
attended revival service for the
first time the other evening, has
already made four attempts to
ascend to heaven. His casualties
up to date are one leg broken, his
head swathed in bandages, four
turkeys. killed and a good house
dog missing.
About the nearest thing we
have heard that looks like the
"unpardonable sin, is the politi-
clans in Kentucky killing each
other for public position.
Since the Chicago River was
purified the saloonkeepers have
increased the size of their beer
mugs. Blessings always come in
disguise.
Mark Hanna says he thinks he
can settle the governorship ques-
ton in Kentucky. He will find
that check book of his danger
Gus thing to expose down there.
That the (bull) pen is mightier
than the sword, has been proven
beyond question of doubt to a
number of Idaho miners
The Missouri preacher whose
affianced bride preferred a trip to
Wisconsin to a wedding, is to be
congratulated on his narrow es-
cape.
Gen. Otis would find it much
easier Shedding up here in Mime
sofa than it is in the Philippines.
Just because Aggie, ct al are so
slippery is no reason that the
archipelago is frozen up.
Ex-Gov. Hogg of Texas seems
to be sparring for something. If
he lands, the party landed on will
know it.
Well take back all we said about
The balmy cline up here;
It's zoo blamed cold to mention, and
Looks like 'twOud last all year.
$$$
Farnsworth, the bigamist, has
received five years. What COM
.placent smile he must wear to
know that he will be rid of the
whole bunch for that length of
time.
$50
A detective in Cincinnati SUR
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

GEN. WOOD, of Havana, says that every other
Cuban wants to be policeman From this it looks
as though that island might have been part of
Ireland sometime in the past.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08
The coal baron sits in his easy chair
He's having his innings now,
But wait till the frost is out of the ground,
Then we'll give him the laugh. Wow!

He's having his innings now,
But wait till the frost is out of the ground,
Then we'll give him the laugh. Wow!
Down in Utah the people are
undecided whether to send Roberts
to the Paris Exposition or the
powwows. Just send him to Ken
tucky-they will do the rest.
Nowadays editors on the outside
are keeping one eye on the coal
bin and the other one on the rspa-
cious paper trust. The one focused
on the latter, however, is becoming
bloodshot and bullying like a hot
tentot who has eaten his rival.
An editor out in Montana went
raving mad and thinks his sub
scribers are breaking their necks
to his Office in order to pay up.
He has already hired two clerks
to make out receipts. It is shame
to allow the doctors to work cure
in this case.
Man is his worst enemy, but he
can't be convinced of this fact
until the undertaken is about to
take his measure for two by six
"dress suit
Those who devote their time in
knocking around the world, usually
contribute the most power toward
keeping the judicial machinery
moving.
An astronomer of Berlin has
recently discovered a new comet
which, he believes, is inhabited.
This will certainly cause Johnny
Bull to weep for sorrow, as he will
be unable to take possession of it.
Cecil Rhodes is becoming more
desperate as the siege progresses.
Lately his eyes have been bullying
out like smokestack on an en-
CINE.
They say that Captain Dreyfus
is steadily improving in health.
If the captain is ever troubled
with dreams we haven't the least
doubt but what he manages to dis
pose Of about two of the general
staff each night.
Under the white robe Of charity
many virtuous homes have been
ruined.
1t is not always prudent to Judge
a man by the company he keeps,
for even in the worst of them the
possibility of improvement is ever
present.
A genius is a man who never
makes the same mistake twice.
When a poor man has too much
money he lends it to a bank. and
when a rich man hasn't enough,
the bank lends it to him.
A Russian scientist has proph-
esied that the world was going to
end next March. Considering
that the Gar is just putting the
finishing touches to his great
overland railroad, this fellow is
liable to get ten years in Siberia.
Down in Georgia the saloon
keepers are objecting to having
underground wires. This would
be a serious blow to their patrons,
as a drunken man objects to lean
ing up against a dirty lamp-post.
A Brooklyn man has been ar
IL
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

IT predicted that the voters this fall will all
sheet iron plate on their back. This will be
tough on those politicians who addicted to the
vulgar habit Of patting their constituents on the
back.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

IT IS no wonder that the price of firearms is
going up. A politician was arrested in Kentucky
the other day who had four guns his person.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

The way some able to work their
tongues it looks though that particular organ
tanned ball bearings
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-02-08

WHEN seeks evidence to prove his inno-
cence, it is something like looking for cyclones.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-11-07
GERMANY EXPECTS
FfGRTING.
Belief There Is That Prince Tuau
Is Quietly Organizing Chinese
Forces For a Stubborn
Winter Campaign.

Berlin, Nov. 3.-COnfdence is
expressed now that regular teie-
graphic connection has been eStab-
iIShed with Pekin that news from
the Chinese seat Of action, espee-
Sally about German achievements,
Will come pIertifuily.
The opinion is generally held
that the military operations are by
hO fieshs over, but that the Chi
nese troops have thus far lacked
Organization and a plan OF cam
baign and il is surmised that Prince
Iuan, whom the Chinese report as
llaviug fled, is really quietly re-
organizing the Chinese forces for u
winter champaign.
This opILion is held here even IN
high military circles.
The statements in the British
press that tile Russians do not
show Field Marshal Count Won
Waldersee proper attention and Oh
sdience is not credited here.
In fact Count Won WslderSee's
ava official reports contradict these
statement. Authoritatively the
correspondent of the Associated
Press learus that Germany does not
intend to send any more troops to
China unless unforeseen circum-
stances arise.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-11-07
EASE AND DISEASE
A Short Lesson Ola the Meaning
OF q Familiar " World.

Disease is the opposite of ease.
Webster defines disease as "Iack
of ease, uneasinesD, trouble, vexa
ton, diSquiet." 1t is condition
due to some arrangement of the
physical organism. A vast major
ity of the "dis-ease" from which
people suffer is due to impure
blood. Disease of this kind is
cured by Hood'sSarsaparilla which
purifes, enriches and VitalizeS the
blood. Hoods Sarsaparlila cures
scrofula, salt rheum, pimples and
all eruptions. 1t tones the stom-
ach and creates a good appetite,
and it gives vigor and vitality to
the whole body. 1t reverses the
condition of things, giving health,
comfort aud "ease" in place of
disease"
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-11-07
IT.. TT Non-TuitatIl1,
CatEafffc
Easy totak-, ''es.ssy to oferats-
Hoods Pills
lror over FTrty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
II h spsn bedee for over fifty years
by lniliions'of mothers for their
chndreA while teethlng, with per-
feet success. II S0OtheS the child,
sosteng the gums, alIays all pain,
cures wind cole, and is the best
remedy Cor Diarrhoea. It will re-
keve bife poor little sufferer irame-
lately. Sold by Druggists in
every part Of the world. Twenty
five cents bottle. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow'S Soothing
Syrup," and take no other kind.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-11-07
HowsS This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case Of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls
CaiarIh Cure.
FL CHENEY & Co, Props,
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We, the undersigned, have
known F. j. Cheney for the last Is
years. aud believe him perfectly
Honorable in all business tranSac-
tions and financially able TO carry
ont any obligation made by their
ftrm.
West s. Trusx, Wholesale Drug
gistS, Toledo, o.
Waldine, Kiuuau & Marvin,
Wholesale, Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
Formally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Price 7Jc. per hottie. Sold
by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
fresh oranges Just received at
9ehn ateevserr's
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-11-07

IT seems tire democrats are deep
~ Snowed under this time, tut
they will SOoE tlIaw ont, and make
the trust expelM a good lhaIy more
millions to lewu them the next
lime.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-11-07

Gov. koosE~EbTS comparison
of Jrfferson Davis with Brnrdict
Arnold will not WIS him any
friends in the South.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-11-07
AIM aboard for Salt rivay.

1T Is isii nver now, ana truly the
country '@ill e,jnv cessation of
political discussion, no matter
which side woa.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-11-07

Fresh oranges Just received at
5ohn AteGvtec1S
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-09
flen$tIr9 Items.

Mrs: Wotzka is on the sick list
this week.
Mike Losezky and son, Alex, drove
to Pierz, Mimi, last Saturday in
search OF land. Mr.. Losczly has
sold his farm here. and he Intends to
buy u farm in that vicinity.
Ed. Meyers has gone to Royalton
to work in n saw mill.
II. Covert, who has been at Parker
Town for a few days, returned home
Sunday.
Our business men were glad to zee
snow Sunday night and they
thought that Monday morning we
would have two feet OF snow. but
Monday morning they found out
that we had only about two inches.
Business ia dull this winter. There
are very few ties coming in this win.
ter. Bert Wotzka buys an average
of 100 ties day. There are about
4, 900 ties made in the woods. but II
we do not get snow soon, farmers
will he unable to hnll them
out.
H. C. Hallet, OF Glenwood, Mimi,
is mere on business. He has bought
two cars OF maple wood from Il. W.
Peochir.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Myer, who
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. John
Jagen, returned to their home at
Royalton Monday.
Walter Wasnowski and sister,
Lena, from Ledoux, were visiting
friends here Sunday.
John WOtzka, S. Adams. John
X Ornll and Vincent Brill went to
Virginia. Mimi, Wednesday TO work
in the mines.
Andrew Lasczky. who has been
ont for the last three weeks buying
potatoes. returned home TUESDAY.
He had bad luck with the last car OF
potatoes, Ills car was WTtcke'l Oh
the Duluth & Iron Range Railway,
and the damage on the car was
about $40.
Henry Allen went Monday to the
northern p',rt Of the state on bust
ness.
Many young people. Of our town
and surrounding country attended
! the dance Sunday night at JOS.
BockOwsk.'s. All reported II good
time.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-09

G.. w. Mott, general emigration
agent of the Northern Pacific has is-
s,lri !. p..4l..,..ItL entitled "irpgress
OF Farlners.' 1t refers especially to
seven counties on he line OF the road
in North Dakota, where the line has
been making special efforts to colon
iZc A considerable bunch Of statiA-
tics nttcStS the success OF the COM
puny'S work in 4 h" state.
a friend received a. letter today
from Mrs. Eugene Laird. formerly Of
this city. now of BroOkings. :. ID :,
stating that ~ few days ago, her
little daughter, MignOn, nearly lost
her life by getting hold Of and swal-
lowing II large quantity OF strych-
nine. The child's life was saved only
by the aid OF 4 physician, whose SER
vices We're secured promptly.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-09

Long P"airie-The village council
concluded the purchase of the cleo
trio light plant last night, the con-
sileratiO being $4,000. The Elec-
Uric Light and Milling company,
which has owned aud operated the
plant for the past four years, asked
$13,OOO, but after an expert took an
inventory the sale was made as
above.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-09
Bids Wanted.

Sealed bids wanted to build a
school house in Dist. No. GO, Cui-
drum town. Size 4X4O brick vi
n, cred. Bids will be opened at I
O'Clock Feb. 10, 1900. Specifications
can be seen at the clerks office.
GEO. CHAMBERS, Dist. Clerk.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-09
School Orders Payable.

Inow have funds on hand with
which to pay the following orders on
school district No. 20, town CT ClOugll
Morrison county, MINI. Nos. IL, %,
81, AZ and 43. Interests stops on this
date. JOHN +. ANDERSON,
Feb. 5, 1900. Treasurer.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-09

Tie south room of the new pas
senGer depot, which has been used
rs Il haggagH room, will we used
hereafter as the Ottite Of itoadlraster
hester. The baggage and express
will now occupy the same room.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-09

Mr. and Mrs. +. !. ellis left Thurs
day on a visit at their former home
at Waseca and Other points in the
southern part Of the state. Placed
Duyas will have charge Of Mr.. Gillis'
clothing store during his absence.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-09
What Do the Children Drink?

Don't give them tex. or coffee: Have you
tried the new food drink called GRAIN.Of
1t is delicious and nourishing ana takes
give the children the more health you
distribute through their systems. Grain,O
/. made Of pure grains, and when properly
pre- pared tn ste. like the choice grains Of
coffee but costs :.bout n as much. AL
grocers sell it. l5c aud Csc
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-09

If Mayor Vasaly doesn't find that
Northern Pacific water pipe pretty
soon there will be "three issues" this
spring. Find that pipe, sir, or ad-
NIT municipal ownership is a failure.
1t is up to YOU.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-09
ORDER 10 EXAMINE ACCOUNTS
ETC.
STATE OF MINNESOTA -.
CnI,NTy OF MORRISON

STATE OF NJ ~ fIo'l ~,
COUNTY OF MORRISON
In Probate Court,
Special Term. February 5, 1900.
In the matter Of the eStnte of Nes II
Olsen. deceased
On reading u:ld Ming I he petition of n.
II. GuntIrrSOn, executor ct the estate OF
Nrl~ IL. Olsen, deceased. representing
among other things, that he has fully "d-
n,inistered said estate and praying hat a
time ard place be fixed for cxnn'i ,ing
i-trutio1, including debts and claims paid
by him and not proved or al lowed, and
for the assignment ut the residue of said
estate to the parties entitled thereto by
law.
II is ordered. that said account be OK
u,,linch, :.llnw' Il according t, law, be
heard bv tins cont on Saturday, the 3lSt
duy If March \. d.. 10 .. at 10 n'rln Il. III
at the probate office in Little Falls, In said
county.
And it is further ordered. that notice
thereof he given tnnll PERSONS in crc>ted
by publishing this order once In each
week Tor three successive weeks prior TO
said day of hearing, in the Little Fails
Transcript, - weekly newspaper, printed
and published at Little Falls in said
county.
Dated ut Little Falls the 9Th day Of Feb
runrv, a. d. 1900.
Bv the Court,
N. RICHARDSON,
~ " Judge of Probate.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-09

Duluth lad u city election Tues.
day, and both sides claim to have
won. The latest returns indicate
the success OF the Republican candi
date for mayor by 6 votes. Nearly al
the aldermen elected were Republic
ans
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-09

Well. II tho mayor can't find that
water pipe, hescan at least make u
more energetic effort 20 find the man
who swiped it.
Mrs. Frank Ruth, Of st Paul, and
Mrs X. Rollins, OF Minneapolis, ar
rived in The city Wednesday night ON
Il visit to relatives.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-09

Patrons Of the Electric & Water
company who allow their faucets tC
remain open are urged to close them
promptly if Il fire alarm is sounded
The department generally needs al
the water that can be supplied in
case If fire.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-09

When it comes to locating depots,
buying hotel tax titles und letting
bridge contracts, we are inclined to
admit that Landlord Mecusker Is
about the spiciest dainty In the
choW-chOW
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-09

The weather Is too cold to enable
workmen to make much progress
placing the boxing around the wa
ter pipe. The season is doubtless
causing a delay in repairing the
bridge.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-09

See young maiden that thou takest
the genuine Rocky Mountain Tea,
made by the Madison Medicine Co.,
If thou likest thy fair face. 35c.-M.
V. WetZel
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-09

License to wed was granted by the
clerk OF court Wednesday to George
COOknnd Terzah Atwood.
The infant child Of MIR. and Mrs.
Herbert Roberts died Wednesday,.
The funeral was held Thursday.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-09

From thu quiet that prevails re-
garding spring election, you would
think that Mayor Vasaly's promise
to kill the octopus this term had
been fulfilled. lie has probably
killed 1t aud hid it In that lost water
pipe.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-09

Dewey camp of Royal Neighbours
will hold n regular meeting on Fri
day event, <. Every Royal Neig hbor
il especially requested to be present
at the meeting.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-09

County Auditor Nichols returned
Wednesday, from n trip to G and
Rapids. He says there is a terrific
rush in the logging business in that
locality and all are doing excellent
work.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-09

The Red Men will all he of the
re''rva ion next Monday evening
But they are friendly and well be
hnved, especially the braves from St
Cloud.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-09

The Polish Catholic congregation
has not vet decided on the site for
their church. One OF the locations
they are considering ia part of the
triangular tract on lower First
street, southeast Of Maple island.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-09

: The jigger what stole the Northern
Pacific water pipe IL no better than
he should he. And sill he is not 80
WOrSe.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-02-09

The Royalton Banner says that
parties were ready to pay $4,000 for
the Antlers hotel property. 1t ia not
strange. then, that Mecusker WAS
sore because he didn't get it for
So 500.