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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23
TO INMATES.

For the information of new arrivals and all
others desiring to send THE MIRROR to friends
we wish to say that the privilege will be granted
by complying with the following rules: Write
out your own name, register aEa cell number
and send to this Office with name and address
of person to whom paper is to be sent. All
papers must be kept clean and folded in the
same manner as it is when you receive it and
placed in your door every Friday night. All in
mates are requested to comply with this order
whether sending out copy or not.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

The dollhouse shows most
wonderful improvement in clean
ness since it was reprinted. It
was tremendous big job, not in
the number Of gallons of paint
used, but in the time it required
to paint the iron ratings, bars and
other small iron work.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

A new iron door is being placed
in the cuisine department, which
leads to the lawn back of the cell
house. We also learn that an
electric fan will be placed in the
kitchen, so as to keep down the
temperature, which is excessively
hot when the large iron range is
in full blast.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

The young lady who handled
the violin so cleverly on Flower
day, should visit us on some holt
day and we guarantee that the
house would be hers.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

One of the inmates tried to
throw con game into us as long
as a fish pole the other day. He
went on to tell how he seen some
visitors reading The MIRROR so
absorbingly that they forgot where
they we're going and almost got
lost from the other visitors. Then
he frankly confessed that he also
thought considerable of the paper
and wound up by asking if we
wouldn't please favor him with
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

few exchanges. His request has
been granted, but we would adj
wise him not to lay it on too thick
ly hereafter.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

It is indeed a small nature that
cannot give and receive pun
with equal buoyancy Of spirit.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

Our subscribers have been re-
spending very promptly in paying
their back subscription lately.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

A narrow-minded man should
experience some difficulty in get
ting swelled head-but he
doesn't.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

Supt. Hanlon is now wearing a
shamrock on one Of his eyes. He
got decorated while playing ball
last Sunday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

Warden Reeve. who thoroughly
explained to him everything Of
value in connection with the vari-
Gus departments.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

When some men endeavor to
reform, they usually drop one bad
habit while another is just turning
the corner in their direction, so to
speak.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

State Agent Whittier and a
party Of friends were sightseeing
about the institution last Saturday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

He who makes himself misera-
BILE by contemplating what others
might be saying about him, is
laboring for lost cause.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

Storekeeper Fred Bordwell has
left the institution on a vacation
of ten days. Guard Silky has
taken his place during his absence.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

A little fattery often causes a
weak-minded person to get some
queer notions in his head.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

The engine roof has received a
new coat of paint. The artist who
done the work is known as the
man who never dreams in his sleep.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

A load of hard coal was received
last Tuesday to be used for the
bake shop.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

The greatest enemy Of friend
ship is to be found in the lack Of
mutual confidence.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

The inmate dining room is
certainly one Of the real hot places
around this institution. To an
observer, however, it looks as
though the inmates we're as cool
as the North Pole, as they all keep
their coats buttoned UP snugly.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

A liar finds himself out of place
no matter what sort Of company
he chooses to associate with.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

Fresh green corn and tomatoes
are now a part of the prisoners
bill of fare.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

Our baldheaded recruits are very
energetic these sultry days. The
flies seem to help them pass the
time rather lively.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

The new managers of the shoe
company are strictly up-to-date in
all things. Last Tuesday they
sent us a check for a years SUBJ
scriptiOn.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

The basest kind of ingratitude
is found in the man who attempts
to betray your character after you
have done him kindness.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

Fools sometimes say wise things
but it's the unwise things they say
that prove their ruin.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

The dining room walters were
we'll represented at court Monday
evening. No less than ten Of
them paid their respects to his
honor for disturbing the peace on
Sunday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Knapp, of
Detroit, Mich, and Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Caldwell, of Saltwater
visited our office last Monday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

We are continually taught to
return good for bad, but many
find it hard proposition to con-
form to it's precepts.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

The chronic kicker often fur
nishes some "delightfur sensa-
tons.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

Our sanctum now contains three
birds-that is canary birds.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

The Pontiac, Ill. Pioneer, sends
us a beautiful list of concert pro-
grams. It is very evident that
they have an expert printer down
at Pontiac as the designs sent US
were beyond criticism.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

Some of the boys who were up
before the Board of Pardons in
July, are already imagining that
they can see the handwriting on
the wall Of encouragement. We
would rather see it on pardon
than anywhere else we can think
OF just at present.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

Total population for the week
ending August %, 1865.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

Our florist, Sinbad the sailor,
has been looking over Webster for
the past few days to find words to
aptly express his contempt for
this hot weather. He says that
the greenhouse is almost lot
enough to bake biscuits in.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23
BASEBALL.

Standing Of the Clubs in American and
National Leagues, August 90.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23
CHURCH NOTICE.

Services in the Prison Chapel at 900 o'clock
every Sunday morning. Protestant and
Rev. S. j. Kennedy. and Rev. FIR. Corcoran
chaplains.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

Example is the only precept
that succeeds in accomplishing
sterling righteousness in this
world
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

DIR. A. L. Worden, accompanied
by his wife and daughter, were the
guests of Warden Reeve last
Thursday. Mr.. Worden is a men,
Der Of the board of corrections and
charities of Detroit, Mich, and
has been appointed by the gov
ernor to visit the various state
institutions in Kansas, Missouri,
Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and In
diana. The doctor was personally
conducted about the institution by
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

Guard w. E. Arsenault's little
daughter gave birthday party to
about fifty Of her young friends
last Saturday. He says that the
youngsters had a grand time and
completely took possession Of his
home.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

j. D. burlington, of Deer Lodge,
Montana sends us a cartwheel say
ing that he wished to become a
subscriber. Mr.. burlington is at
present prospector who is stop
ping at one Of Deer Lodges sum-
mer resorts for his health.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

The flower beds on the various
lawns are to the eye what an oasis
in the desert is to thirsty traveller.
Their bright beautiful colored
blossoms are maintaining their
health regardless of the excessive
hot weather.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

Last Saturday night we dreamed
that the steward slipped up the
back stairway leading to our Office
and placed a big watermelon on
our desk. Dreams are always
pleasant, but it's the awakening
that causes pain.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

Silence is much better than g
bad excuse.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

Labor Day occurs on September
18th.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

Our local baseball nine, COM
posed of prison employees, are
walking right to the front as base
ball players. Last Sunday they
more than slaughtered the BARRIERS
from down town. The BARRIERS
did considerable scratching, how
ever, as the score stood thirty
three to twenty seven.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

PRISON OFFICIALS.
MANAGERS.
B. F. NELSON. President Minneapolis
EDWARD w. WING Breckenridge
F. w. TEMPLE, Blue Earth City
A. C. WEISS, Duluth
DAVID BRONSON, saltwater
RESIDENT OFFICIALS.
G. Nice. REEVE, warden
T. w. ALEXANDER, Deputy Warden
j. W. LAWRENCE, Clerk
B. j. MERRILL, Physician
MISS MARY MCKINNEY, MatrOn
8. j. KENNEDY, Protestant Chaplain
CHARLES CORCORAN, Catholic Chaplain
PRISON AGENT.
F. A. WHITTIER, st. Paul.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

The tooth powder and brush
which we made mention of short
time ago, can now be procured at
Dollhouse Keeper Glennon's desk.
It was decided not to distribute it
in the cells, as there are those who
would have used it for securing
their sheet iron floor instead of on
their teeth. This mistake would
be a natural one to those not
knowing what it was really in
tended for.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

We have heard that Mrs. Graham
is endeavoring to make arrange
ments SO as to play violin piano
marches as the men file into chap
ell on Sunday. We are surprised
that this feature hasn't been
initiated long time ago, as there
is sufficient talent in the institu-
ton to make a very creditable
showing.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-08-23

He who makes himself misera-
BILE by contemplating what others
might be saying about him, is
laboring for a lost cause.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Knapp, of
Detroit, Mich, and Mr. and Mrs.
w. H. Caldwell, of Saltwater
visited our Office last Monday.
Storekeeper Fred Bordwell has
left the institution on a vacation
of ten days. Guard Silky has
taken his place during his absence.
When some men endeavor to
reform, they usually drop one bad
habit while another is just turning
the corner in their direction, so to
speak.
The new managers Of the shoe
company are strictly up-to-date in
all things. Last Tuesday they
sent us check for a years SUBJ
scription.
The young lady who handled
the violin so cleverly on Flower
day, should visit us on some holi-
day and we guarantee that the
house would be hers.
The dining room walters we're
we'll represented at court Monday
evening. No less than ten Of
them paid their respects to his
honor for disturbing the peace on
Sunday.
The Pontiac, Ill. Pioneer, sends
us a beautiful list Of concert pro-
grams. It is very evident that
they have an expert printer down
at Pontiac as the designs sent US
were beyond criticism.
Guard w. E. Arsenault's little
daughter gave birthday party to
about fifty Of her young friends
last Saturday. He says that the
youngsters had a grand time and
completely took possession Of his
home.
The flower beds on the various
lawns are to the eye what an oasis
in the desert is to thirsty traveller
Their bright beautiful colored
blossoms are maintaining their
health regardless of the excessive
hot weather.
Last Saturday night we dreamed
that the steward slipped up the
back stairway leading to our Office
and placed big watermelon on
our desk. Dreams are always
pleasant, but it's the awakening
that causes pain.
j. D. burlington, of Deer Lodge,
Montana sends us cartwheel say
ing that he wished to become
subscriber Mr.. burlington is at
present a prospector who is stop
ping at one Of Deer Lodges sum-
mer resorts for his health.
Our florist, Sinbad the sailor,
has been looking over Webster for
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-03-17
REDUBL ICANS ARE WORRIED
OVER COEUR D'ALENE CASE
Want 70 Keep Record Down and Are Afraid to
Make the Proceedings Public.
Efforts to Suppress Testimony Results in Democrats Threat
enug to Withdraw from Investigation

Prosecutor Forney was continued at the
afternoon session. He said that no
douF, some Of the imprisoned men were
fu1. ocent and they were released as soon
as the facts could be learned, but the
testimony was voluminous and acton
was necessarily slow. He believed there
was a prima facie case against all those
held
The committee made slow progress,
as many Of Mr. LentZs questions were
ruled out, causing animated controver-
sy. The questions were directed 70
showing that the Idaho constitution
contained the declaration Of rights and
of civil liberty.
Mr.. Forney said the present conditlon
in the Occur d'Alene district required
the continued presence Of the military
forces, although peace and quiet were
being raDidly restored. There had been
no actual violence for some months.
The witness said he had seen Cover
nor Steunenberg in and about the dull
pen" twice. about half an hour each
time making inspections. He SAID the
governors action was not renewable
by the courts except in case OF gross
abuse Of power.
He had talked with General Merriam
and found him we'll versed in the righ ts
ana obligations under the martial law.
The general told him, he said, that ne
was there to aid the state authorities,
but not to supplant them.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-03-17

vrssbington. March 16.-The taking Of
...+f,,opv i'm the Occur dAlene investi-
.,,,o, before the house military COM
-rar-es was suspended this morning in
or5ar that the committee might hold
81, .vacutfve session TO determine how
e. the official record Of the proceed
I'D should include the speeches and
Dsrsonal controversy which has occur
red NJ late. Representatives Lentz and
crlze- commended that everything
.bouId be Included with a record vote
Including names. on each division
Il was decided by a vote of nine to
Ave on party lines to keep the record
5,uu as far as possible to the actual
ousstions. answers and votes. Subse-
ouan+Iv this was amended so that all
sts- has heretofore occurred wiz stand
hut hereafter the committee VIII de-
tsrnfne as circumstances arise whether
ARGUMENTS and controversies shall De
Included -.,--..,,,..
Dlring the discussion considerable
feeling was manifested and limitations
we're made by some of the members
that they would Withdraw from the in
ysstiration because Of the proposed
limitation Of the record No such acton
was taken, however.
The cross examination OF Special
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-03-17
WHY METHUEN FAILED.
Accidental Discharge of Gun Warn
ed the Beers.

London, March 1s.-The London Ca
zette this evening publishes General
Lord Methuen's report Of the actions at
Magersfontein Dec 10 and IL. dated
from MOdder river, Feb. Is. After ex-
planning the difficulties Of an attempt
to outfiank 1900 Beers, and arguing
that blow dealt al the Boer center at
Magersfontein would be more effectivs
he says his orders were 10 relieve Kim
berley, and. therefore, the day the last
achievements arrived he decided 70
attack Magersfcntein-
The general then proceeds to describe
the artilIedy bOmbardment of the po-
sitiOn. and how the Highland brigade
was led 70 the point Of assault after the
late Major General Andrew G. Wau-
schOpe had previously. explained all he
intended 70 do. and the particular part
each battalion was expected TO play.
Lord Methuen then says:
Two rifles accidentally went on. and
the ftashe5 from a lantern gave the
enemy timely notice OF the march
The report then proceeds 10 show thar
General WauchOpe deployed his men
too late, and suddenly the Beers pour
ed in a heavy fire. Colonel Hughes
Hallett Immediately ordered the Sea
forths 10 charge and the other COM
manders followed suit At this moment
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-03-17
BUSY TIMES FOR THE MINIS
70 ADD TO STOCK OF sUBs-DT-
AIRY COINAGE.
VIII Turn Out $40, 900 In Silver
of the Smaller Denomination Un-
der New Law.

New York, March ia special to the
Times from Washington says; The mints
Of the United States will be busy for some
time 10 come in undertaking 10 carry out
the provisions of the act that has just
become a law, and that permits the sec
rotary of the treasury to add so 100000 70
the stock of subsidiary coinage. The au-
thOrity 10 coin silver OF the smaller de-
nominations has been obtained specifically
from time 10 time. but has been restricted
to small amounts, the supporters of free
coinaeg Of silver having systematically re-
sisted the increase Of the supply of minor
silver.
Director Of the Mint Roberts, in talking
about the objects and usefulness of the
new act as relating to subsidiary silver
coinage, said:
The new monetary act, approved
March ii. authorizes an increase of about
100000 in the stock of subsidiary silver
coin. The last authority for the issue Of
subsidiary silver was given by joint
resolution. approved July p, 1876, in pre-
paratiOn for the resumption of specie pay
ments Ii authorized the issue of an
amount which. together with the frac-
tional paper currency outstanding, should
at no time exceed 100000
June g, 1873, the act providing Tor the
redemption Of subsidiary silver in lawful
money was passed, and.forthwith our old
quarters. dimes and halves, which had
been driven 10 the West Indies and South
america by our paper money, began TO
return.
They were presented for redemption
until the treasury held over $4,000 go. IN
this way the $1,000 600 limit was exceeded,
for the tr-.isury officials paid this stock
out in the reg Ilar course Of business until
IL was practically all absorbed.
The present stock in the country thus
reached about S0000 900 Under the new
law it may be 100000 600. and bullion pur-
chased under the Sherman act may be
coined. The new authority was sOrely
needed and viii scarcely suffice for the
growing needs of the country moro than
five OF six years
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-03-17
ROBERTS DoEs SOME ROASTING.
Says He VIII Lead the British
Troops Into Pretoria

Troops Into Pretoria.
London, March I6.-LOrd Roberts
success in handling the civil problems
at Bloemfontein and the manifest equa-
nimity which the residents of the cap
ital Of the Orange Free State accept
the British occupation, momentarily
eclipse in interest the military situa-
ton. 1t is believed here that the COM
mander-ln-chief Of the British forces in
South Africa VIII soon push on to Pre-
tOria, but Great Britain is quite con
tent 10 listen for a few DAYS to the
acclamati0ns Of the people of BIoem-
fontein and permit the troops 10 enjoy
a few days rest before expecting fur
Their success
Lord Roberts made quaint speech
to the guards at BloemfOntein today,
when, in his first cOngratuiatory words.
ne expressed pride in their splendid
march Of thirty-eight miles in twenty
eight hours, and gave ample assurance
Of his ultimate design.
Through a small mistake" said Lord
Roberts, 7 was not able TO march into
Bloenlfontein at the head Of the bri-
gade as 1 intended. I promise you.
however, that 1 VIII lead you into Pre-
toTia.'
General Gatacre is holding BethuIie
and the whole line Of the railroad south
Of BlOenfOntein is now IN the hands Of
/ the British, and General Brabant's col
urln, having crossed the Orange river
after forced march at AliWalnOrth DC
Sunday, and General Clements column
/ being across at Van Zyl. the three col
unns Viii form an armv Of 1900 70
! 5000 men, which is expected to replace
/ the forces Of Lord Roberts at BlOem-
fontein as he pushes nOrthward.
/ Just where the Beers viii attempt TO
| oppose that march IS an important
4 question, but Il cannot be easily an
| swered until General JOubert is more
! definitely located.
] Further news has reached the outside
world from Mafeking, dated Friday.
March 9, showing that though the gar
risOn is in hard straits. they were buoy
ed up by the knowledge that their
plucky fight was appreciated at home
General Roberts reports that he found
seven British officers and fOrtv-three
men wounded in the hospitals at Bl0em-
fontein, and that they had been well
cared for. He adds:
I rejOiced the wounded Beers by
telling them they viii be allowed To
proceed TO their homes instead Of being
made prisoners. as soon as they can
leave the hospital"
It was officially announced today that
the British casualties at DreifOntein
March 10 were siXty-twO men killed
and 321 wounded. including twelve ca
nadians wounded
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-03-17
TR[ACHERY IS FEARED
Plan of Eastern Democrats is
Made Public.
HAYEDESIGY E SILVER
WILL ATTEMPT 10 CAPTURE
NATIONAL CONTENTION.
Movement to Elect Tom L. johnson
Chairman Of the Committee and
Eliminate Silver From the Plat
form-Will Profess to be For
Bryan, But Want Organization.

st. Louis. March lex Governor
William ]. Stone, Democratic national
committeeman from Missouri, said to-
day he believed there was some truth
in the statement that there is a move
ment among eastern Deocrats TO elect
Tom L. Johnson of Ohio chairman of
the national committee, and eliminate
silver from the platform. To a Post
Dispatch representative Governor Stone
said:
From information that came to me
at Washington and since I gather that
the object which the Palmer and Buck
ner Democrats are trying TO attain is
the capture of the organization of their
party. The scheme seems to be to get
into the convention as delegates. and
with as little noise as possible, but By
means OF adroit manipulation control
as many delegations as possible, with
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-03-17
WAITING FOR CROKER.
Tammany Men In New York Want
State Convention Postponed.

0bdlc GOllNCAAbAOA OSN PSAACo-
New York, March 16.-The Tribune
says: Owing to the probability that
Richard Croker will not return home
until some time in May, the Democratic
leaders have about decided TO delay
holding the state convention which is
to elect four elegates-at-large to the
national convention, until the last week
in that month or the first week in June.
Frank Campbell, chairman Of the state
committee, has recently been in consul
tation with John Whalen, John F. Car
roll and John w. Keller about the date.
and they have urged him TO wait until
Mr.. Croker gets home
The state committee, which will TX
time and place for holding the state
convention, will probably meet in this
city some time in April. By that time
it is believed the exact time Of Mr..
CrOkers return will be known. and the
convention will be callek for a date
when he can be present
Tammany seems to have made few
arrangements for the approaching ma
tional convention. 1t is reported that a
large club house in Kansas City has
been placed at the disposal of the
Wigwam men, but it is hardly likely
that it will be used for anything more
than a headquarters. Everything is
waiting for Richard Cookers instruc-
ton.