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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12
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LATELY there has sprung into the
wv .,a~. a conglomerated of
hollow-eyed hyenas who at
tempting the arduous task of debating from distant
climes to what The MIRROR should or should not
print. Experience has taught us the impossibiity
of trying to cater to these cantng critics. for you
may just we'll expect thunder not to sour the
milk in poor mans cellar, as to hope for cessa-
ton of difference of opinion to how this or that
should be done few years ago this paper was
conducted in a very modest and unassuming" Tone
SO much that the critics ceased casting bouquets
into it's scuppers and tackled to leaward and sent in
red-hot shot until the warden lost his self-control
and the editor, who occupied the tripod at that try
ing PERIOD had to have several screws put into
his befry in order to keep his lid from running the
ceiling
Later on it attempted the Quixotic experiment
of enclosing it's in sackcloth and perfumed
ashes and blossomed forth as paragon of what
religious weekly should aspire to. In this regalia
dress it sauntered down the pixies for few moons
the admiration of all, especially the ministers and
complimentary friends of the paper who predicted a
glowing future for it and it's editor; that he was pre-
ordained by the Almighty to his fellow crea-
lures from going to perdition and the powwows that
well they whereased and resoluted and bedecked
him with euogies until we, who acted devil extra
ordinary with plenipotentiary powers to protect him.
had to hook hundred pound weight him to keepthe
angels from kidnapping him. During the meantime
the critics. who cringing down the back-alleys
on their measely marrow bones looking for dead
cats and discarded hen fruit wggled their webbing
superannuated gall back to the firing line and pro-
nounced the conversion as venture, organ
lied for the sole purpose of pulling the wool over
the governors eyes for the purpose of getting par
dons. Every meritorious case that favorably
acted upon these critics sent in their protests with
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12
of an eye, and to intimidate us,
they all let go with them ugly
1OOk inp 1ano ppoct oruno IF 4hoiro

| Oh al eye, ana 10 1nCl1n1Qat0 US,
they all let 60 with them ugly
looking lamppost guns of theirs. {,
In few seconds they slackened5
up on the rope, let us down, stuck
those big guns under our nose and
demanded a confession. Puck's
evil doings rolled off from his
mouth as though he was a pro-
fessional in this sort of business.
He told them of the numerous
chickens, hams, watermelons, fruit,
wood, etc., he had stolen. Just as
Puck was about to confess where
he stole the mules, the sheriff
showed the muzzle of his gun right
under his nose and demanded
silence.
After jerking us both off our
feet several times they then
marched us to the county seat for
further investigation.
When we arrived at the county
jail we soon found out why we
we're arrested. Somebody had
killed the undertaken of the town
and that there we're four coons a
spelling in the morgue with no.
body to take care of them. Next
to the preachers, the undertakers
hold very important position in
Georgia.
The news soon spread that the
rascals we're caught. The op-
perfume arrival of the sheriff and
his deputies from the adjoining
county gave us short respite. It
was sufficient. They were just
the men who could prove our in
nocence, and be it to their credit,
they did.
Old Puck just cried for JOY, and
as he hung on my neck, he slob-
bered all over me until I looked
like mad dog suffering with the
hydrophobia, or else a four-t time
winner in foot race.
Take it as whole it was a mar
row escape. Still I derived little
benefit from the experience. I
was beginning to get humpbacked
and that stretching my neck got,
kinder loosened up the kinks in
my spinal column.
WEEPING WILLIE.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12
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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12

AT Brandfort, Orange Free State, the British
have suffered another serious defeat. There were
600 killed and 900 prisoners taken. This makes the
third successive defeat within week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-04-12

The chaplain of the United States Senate has
been frightening his prayers. Only the trusts are
capable of such shrewd scheme as this.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
PAPERS FILED IN BECKHAArs SUIT.
FAILURE TO SERVE GOVERNOR TAYLoR-CoM-
MITTEE OF DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATORS
VISITS FRANKFORT.

Frankfort KY. Feb. 14-The suit Of Beckham
VS. Taylor for the possession of the office of
Governor filed to-day in the Circuit Court
at Frankfort. Up to a late hour the Sheriff had
not succeeded in serving notice Governor
Taylor and the chances Of his doing so did not
seem bright, all the visitors to the office Of
the Governor to the Gubenatorial mansion
were compelled to run a gauntlet of guards, who
were on the lookout for men with suspicious
papers. The petition in the suit holds that w.
S. Taylor is not the Governor Of the State, and
that with an armed force, he holds possession
of the Executive building. It alleges that he is
drawing money without authority Of law from
the State Treasury, pardoning convicts, and do
ing other things that are detrimental to the well
fare of the State. The petition asks that the
Court enjoin him from exercising any duties as
Chief Executive, and from assuming any control
whatever over the Legislature. Application for
the injunction will be made Friday before
Judge Cantrill, at Georgetown.
The committee of the Democratic members Of
the Legislature which came from Louisville for
the purpose of investigating conditions here and
determining whether it is safe for the Demo-
Gratis to venture within the precincts of Frank
fort returned to Louisville tonight The mem
bers of the committee declined to hold any con-
versation with Adjutant-General Collier or
Governor Taylor. and made the custodian
Thompson, of the executive building. the go
between. They first sent word to Governor
Taylor that before the Democratic members
could think Of returning 70 Frankfort the SOL
diers must be sent away. No objection they
said. would be raised to a small number for a
body guard for Governor Taylor personally. AS
for the Legislature, it needed no protection.
Governor Taylor replied, through the medium
of Thompson, that the request of the committee
could not be complied with, but promised that
the Legislature should not be molested in any
For he ThOmnSOn Sl<ed
Governor Taylor if the same conditions would
exist next Monday around the State House
existed to-day. He sent back with the
ply that no assurance could be given, but that
there would be no show of force, and that all the
soldiers would be withdrawn from the gates and
would be kept in the background much
possible.
The members Of the committee said that in
their opinion the meetings would continue in
Louisville for the present at least. Several of
them expressed personal willingness to return
TO Frankfort
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
CREDIT MEN MEET AND DINE.
CHARLES STEWART SMITH TALKS ON COM
MERGE AND THE NICARAGUA CANAL.

CHARLES STEWART SMITH TALKS ON COM
MERGE AND THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
The New-York Credit Mems Association dined
last night IN the rooms of the Wool Club, on the
top floor of the Wool Exchange. in West Broad
way. Many representative men were present, IN
GLIDING Charles Stewart Smith ex-presldsnt Of
the Chamber Of Commerce. and Secretary OF State
McDonough. President A. H. Watcon presided,
and Mr. McDonough sat on his 1eft-
Charles Stewart Smith was the first speaker.
His principal topic vas commerce and the Near
aqua Canal He said in part:
The United States should be the centre Of the
worlds trade but II cannot be without this canal
Fortunately, we have the Philippines and HaVa1
and other possessions The merchant proceed
ed the missionary in China and Japan, and pro
vided funds carry on the big affairs OF govern
ment. Merchants and bankers OF New-York pro-
vide funds and assist the Government you repre-
sent.
High personal character is the cornerstone Of
success in business. Ability is love OF work Inc
man who docs nothing is nothing.
The next speaker was w H Andrews he was
followed by Secretary of State McDonough VINO
difficulty, owing TO the great floods up at Aoany'
which was the of his being late.
He gave some interesting statistical tnformanoA
regarding the increase OF exports IN the last 0S
years Then he became enthusiasts and said; !
wish the Governor was here He is the brainies.s
and puCkiest who ever sat in that chalr
and his hearers cheered and clapped their hands
Max Cioebel of the J. L. Mott Iron Works. Z =
SomerweIl OF the American Association, and o. :.
Eckert of the Electrical Trades Society, and others
were smong the speakers
There were about one hundred persons present.
the dinner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
CONGRESS OF ". T. A.
THIRTY SIX DELEGATES PRESENT-OF-
FICERS ELECTED-REVISED RAG
ING RULES ADOPTED.

Thirty-six delegates, representing IN person AND
by proxy 2s7 driving clubs and fair associations,
met yesterday at the Murray Hill Hotel in the
twentieth congress of the National Trotting Asso-
citation.
President P. P. Johnson. OF Kentucky called the
meeting to order at 1918 o'clock. The machine
was well creased as of the delegates expressed
it, and the congress adjourned f1fty-fve minutes
later having elected officers, revised the rules Of
harness racing, approved the treasurer's report,
voted thanks to David Bonner, who declined re-
election vice-president; empowered the Board of
Review fix the salaries of the officials and lis
tened to pleasing and learned horse talk by
the members from Texas and Pennsylvania. With
out the crossing of 'tor the dotting of an 'f the
congress ratified the agreement entered into at the
good the prediction of The Tribune at that time
Some important changes in the rules were adopted,
all of which were published exclusively in this
paper on Monday, January 10.
The resignation of David Bonner vice-presdent
was received with expressions OF regret on the part
of all the delegates. Mr.. Sibley moved Il vote OF
thanks, and asked the president TO put IT.
Put II yourself" whispered Congressman Joe"
Bailey tugging at the coat sleeve of Mr.. Sibley to
attract his attention. And, enough. the Penn
sylvanian horseman called for rising vote in
honor OF the veteran New-Yorker.
The delegates elected the Texan to be justice
of the supreme court Of the trotting turf, other
wise known the Board of Review of the Ma
John L. Mitchell, ex-United States Senator from
Wisconsin. George w. Archer having declined
election member of the Board, John H. Shuts
in place of Van Leer Kirkman of Nashville, Henry
Schmulbach. of Wheeling. ". Va, was elected.
Secretary Gocher had read a summary of the treas
urer'S report, showing that the association had
81 4s1 in it's strong box the congress adjourned
here in 1902
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
FACING At NEW-ORLEANS

New-Orleans. Feb. 1.-THE track heavy and
lumpy to-day Wild Pirate won the two-year- old
scramble McJoynts riding. and was the first
favorite to land the money. Water Crest and Frey
linghuysen the others. All three We're we'll
backed, and Leaseman who the fifth, was
backed from 80 to to 10 to l. Summaries;
First Zone mie)-Paraleet. 1O4 (Wedderstrandi IL
10 and 10 TO- won; SwoTdsman, 1OI (BOland) 10 TO
and 70 /. second; Judge Magee. lOl CIV. shaw
third. Time-l:s8
Second lone half mile; selling; two-year-olds-
Wild Pirate, 100 (McJoynp. 10 . and l Q won:
Princess Mai lo3 q MieT); 0 TO and to l, second;
Third race tsix furlongr; selingl-Water Crest lO7
tClawson) 10 and oat, won. Dominic. lO5 Frost),
10 / and TO !. second; Postmaster Bailey a..
Waldo, 100 to l. third EaeJ-l.20is.
Fourth race Zone mile -PTospeIo 100 ABosndl.
to and TO 5. won; Nathedfal 10S (C6wson) / .
Time-I:45h.
Fifth race (seven furlongs: sellng)Leasenan III CIV.
Shawl. 10 10 and to /. Martha Fox 100 (Ham-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15

by writ of error It did not involve the ques-
ton or equity jurisdiction at ALL
The case of in re Sawyer is a leading case
upon the subject and settles conclusively for
this court the principle which must obtain in
the exercise of the injunctiye power OF court
or equity. The case is elaborate that any
other citation of authority and any discussion
upon the principle which it receives wholly
superfluous / should have been able to decide
this question at the close of the arguraAnt but
the Importance of the interests involved and the
outrageous character of the electoral frauds
under the forms of law which the bills charge
that the State Contest Board is about to
summate have led me to give the question pre-
scented a fuller and careful investigation.
This has only confirmed my first impression,
and requires to make an order denying the
motion for a preliminary injunction in both
cases.
Frankfort. Ky. Feb 14.-When informed that
Judge Taft had refused jurisdiction Governor
Taylor gave to The Associated Press the follow
ing statement:
The decision OF Judge Taft to-day, holding that
his court has jurisdiction in the of the
minor State offices, does not affect the merits OF
the case. He does not determine that the pc
titioners had merits in their cases, but only
that his court could not take jurisdiction end
right the wrong. If he had held that he had
jurisdiction II would have all been over, for the
outrages glaring that the Republicans
would have hands down. The decision In
said cases does not in the least affect my case.
WILLIAM S. TAYLOR,
Governor of Kentucky.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
NAGLE SAYS HE'LL STOP TALKING.
DOESN'T KNOW ABOUT THEM INDICT-
MENTs," HE DECLARES WANTS TO
BE JUDGED ON HIS RECORD IN
KEEPING STREETS CLEAN

Percival f. Nagle, the new Commissioner OF
Street Cleaning. declared yesterday that he was
going stop talking about his record as a sport
ing man, bookmaker and gambler. His decision, he
said, caused by the publication of a report that
he indicted in 1894 in Westchester County ar
rested and held in ball. but that the indictments
were pigeonholed. and he never had been called to
plead TO them. Il don't know about them indct-
ments," Commissioner Maggie said yesterday. but
1 know I never was convicted and never sent
TO Jail If newspapers think they put out
of office by pounding me my record betting
man they mistaken. I not going to make
reply to such attacks If fail to keep the streets
clean l ought to be pounded. I ought to be judged
as public official by my work in the Department.
not by what l may have done in the past
The reports that Maggie and several other
bookmakers were indicted in 1894 the testimony
of citizens of Westchester County, who wanted TO
break up the gambling at the place north of West
Farms known as Little Monte Carlo. Some of the
men who were indicted were fined. The gamblers
were obliged to leave the neighborhood and then
the remaining indictments We're not pressed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
Sports \ !!
0poRTsr1eN'
PROGRAMME OF SPORTS TO-DAY.

BOWLING.-United Bowling Clubs (Sec-
ton No. 2)-Navahoe Accident and West
Side Apollo teams: Bank Clerks League
Chemical National, J. p Morgan & Co. and
Chase National teams; Columbia League
Lotus, Century Wheelmen and Corinthian
teams Arlington National-Lnwood, Edi-
son and Welcome teams; Fire Insurance
League-Northern Union and Liverpool and
London and Globe teams; Associated Cycling
Clubs of New York-Morris Wheelmen, Riv-
erside Wheemen and Pontiac Wheelmen
teams; Brooklyn Royal Arcanum League
Bushwck, Gramercy and De Witt Clinton
teams; Carruthers' acknowledgements, Pin
Knight and Prosperity teams.
BILLIARDS.-Annual Amateur Athletic
Union championship, Knickerbocker Athletic
Club. evening
BOXING.-AnnuaI boxing championships.
Amateur Athletic Union Broadway Athletic
Club, evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
BONNER HORSES TODAY.
FAIR PRICES AT SECOND DAY OF FAsIG-
Upton SALE

The Fasig- Upton Company's auction sale of trot-
ters continued yesterday Madison Square
Garden with another large crowd of horse fanciers
in attendance A good number of the flyers brought
fair prices. but remarkably high figures were
recorded, for the that OF the offerings
much above the ordinary in class. Small
consignments from various owners made up the
catalogue list yesterday. W. f. Redmond, the
owner of Mahogany, 212A; George NJ. Ely. of Bing
hamton; Robert Steel, the Philadelphia horseman
who owned the sire of Nancy Hanks. 2:0i; n. T.
Kirby, of Jacksonville ILL.,; former Congressman
Charles NJ. Reed. of Erie. Penn: II. l.. Asher of
Lexington Ky, who owns the sire of the crack
four-year trotter Charley Herr 2:1O; w. d. Alt
house, owner of William Penn, 2O7A; A. b. Gwath-
mey, owner of the noted Speedway trotter Louise
Mac. 20914; ex-senator W. II. Reynolds. of Brook
Ign; George H. Smith. of Chcothe. and L. c.
Manley. of Philadelphia, were among those whose
horses passed under the hammer.
The Texas trotter Thomas c., 2:11A. consigned to
the sale by W. r. TAFT, of Austin, excited some
looked like a Bargain at s. 200 the price for which
he was knocked down to Herbert Gray, the agent
man Charles NJ Reeds chestnut trotting mare
L. Chase f f 2 by Young Fullerton 3 . %as
bidding the handsome mare went to n Yerley Of
Montana trotter ouerist, 212&, Tor $1,000 He viii
drive the big bay gelding on the the Speedway The
The best sales were:
H Mary Sc sS s. sSPeE Mi 1ss by
Bergenia. 2:131s. b. m. 1893, by Bermuda Boy
Eugenia F., by Longstride; Mrs. Julia Scott. Elm ~
Bel d" Onward I S;1a. Blk M 1889 BY St
garde by Onward; w. T. Jones, Lexington. Ky. 40
Querist, 2:12%. b. 1893. by Masco-Queen Wilkes 40
by William L.; Nathan straus. New-York -. 1OOo
L. II. Chase, 2:1414, CHI. lS9 by Young Fuller -.
ton-Mary c.. by Norwood Chief H. VERIFY Boston 800
KIttT; Thomas " lawson i' Boston 200
Highland Baron. 2:3O, b. 1895 by Baron wilkes o..
Irma, by Nutwood; W. n. Beach. New-York $40
Spanish Maiden. BY Happy Medium; W. N Beach 90
Katie A.. 21s pacing, b. < 1895, By Alfred c. ~,
Irrna, by Nutwood; c; F. Dubois New-York 1918
Russell; r. c. Iawrin, Montreal ............... 600
Miss Alfred, b.. T.. 1897. by Alfred G.-Cantrin by -
Nutwood E. S. Wells Jersey City............... go
Canary Seed. b. M. 1892. by Dgotist-Phalaris by 10
PhalIos; NJ. Dwyer, agent New-York go
Belle G.. 212%. blk. m. 1890. by Governor Benton
Myrtle c., by Mambrno Dix; John H. Shuts. -
New-York 100
AI he si E,r iJ 3ohn McGuPe TeWYo 900
Planet 2:O42, pacing, b. s.. 1891 by Bonnie Nc
Gnge NeW 'etsy 1900
6aTbee by ARonarch John Mcclure NewYor 200
Musgrave b. s.. 1894. by Ellerton-Jessca, by Bell
wood: A r. Gillies. Syracuse ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 51O
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
SPORTSMEN IN CONVENTION.
TEN STATES REPRESENTED BY DELE
GATEs-THE PRESIDENTS REPORT

GATES-THE PRESIDENTS REPORT
The League of American Sportsmen met at the
Hotel Marlborough yesterday morning. Ten States
were represented President George o. Shields
Of this city, presided. A resolution was adopted
petitioning the Legislatures Of Montana, wyoming
Idaho, Colorado and Utah to pass laws prohibit
ing for ten years the further killing the prong
horned antelope.
At the afternoon session the delegates made
verbal reports of the work done during the year
in their respective States giving brief outlines OF
what had been done in the way of protecting the
game from destruction. ]. II. Seymour advocated
the passage of a law by Congress prohibiting the
The presidents report showed a membership a
year ago OF 1876. and of 1921 of which 80
live in Canada. Eight State divisions were
organized during the year, making 10 In all New
York's division leads the list with 700 members and
&c wardens, against only 377 members a year ago
The report says II is astounding to know the great
number of men who spend thousands annually to
Kill game, but who grudgingly, If at all, con-
tribute to preserve IT,
The League is in the act Of Introducing
through Its various chief wardens In the twenty
OF game at all times and the wearing or having
IN possession the plumage of any bird for decOra-
tive purposes.
A dinner was rendered to the delegates last night
at the Atdine Club, a which Congressman John
+. Lacey, of Iowa, spoke.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
L. A. w. CONVENTION.

Philadelphia. Feb. lathe National Assembly OF
the League Of American Wheelmen began to-day
what will probably be the most important annual
session ever held by that body. The chief ques
ton that 1t is expected will be decided by the as
semby deals with control of racing. and those OPP
posed to the Leagues exercising any further con-
troll that a proposition to divorce the League
from racing will prevail On the other hand, the
opponents of racing assert that the League will
tain control of all meets. In addition the future
the official organ of the organization will be
subject considerable discussion.
Thomas j. keenan,, president of the League, pre-
sided at to-day's session, which almost entirely
devoted a discussion good roads. The
other questions Will be taken up at to-morrow's
session. when the election of officers will also be
held. Conway Sans, of Baltimore. will be chosen
president.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
YACHTING.
LARcHMoNr ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Larchmont Yacht
Club for the election of officers will be held Del
monicos Fifth-ave and Forty-fourth-st on Feb
ruary q.
The following is the list selected by the Nomi-
mating Committee Commodore. Clarence A. Post
ley; vice-commodore. Edward S. Hatch; rear-com-
modore, p. T. Dodge; secretary, A. Bryan Alley;
treasurer William Murray; measurer John Hyslop
and trustees Augustin Monroe and Oswald San
derson to serve three years.
An amendment to the articles Will be proposed to
allow officers of the United States Army and Navy
to become members on payment of $25, without an
nual dues 1t will be proposed that the yearly dues
of members shall be $50 payable February l of
each year A number of amendments to the racing
rules will be discussed.