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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27
YEARLY REPORT.
G. l.. S. C.

Fellow Chautauquans:-
It is with pleasure that I SUBJ
NIT to you the following report, at
the end of the current reading
year of 1899-19OO. The year just
past has been notable one in the
history of the Pierian Circle. In
it we have reached higher plane
of thought and study than ever
before. The meetings have been
better, both as to the subject mat
ter read before the circle, and the
interest manifested by the indi-
vidual members.
While it may be true that in
times past our membership may
have been larger, yet at no time
have we had all members as unit
so interested in the work, and this
is of more value than large men,
bership and slight interest. The
papers read before the circle dur
ing the year, have embraced a
wide range of subjects, and have
shown much thought. The must
cal part Of our programs deserve spe-
cial mention. We are fortunate
in having members gifted in this
respect, and we owe them our sin
cere thanks for their hearty CO.
operation in making this, the most
enjoyable part of our meetings, a
success.
The celebration Of our decennial
anniversary on June 18th, marked
an epoch in the history of the
circle. The program was admit
ted to have been the best we had
ever prepared, and was a fitting
celebration for the tenth anniver-
sary Of a society which has
maintained it's life under such
adverse circumstances.
The circle owes to President
Rose it's hearty thanks for his I'M
firing efforts to advance the stand
ing of the circle. To him we owe
the present flourishing condition
of the circle and it is to be regret
ted that he has seen fit to decline
to again assume the duties and
obligations Of the chair. But
neither the president or the men,
bers could have done as much
without the hearty cooperation of
those in authority over US.
To Warden Reeve we are deep
ly indebted for his hearty and
spontaneous support and for his
unqualified statement that we
would at all times find him ready
and willing to help us in every
way. In looking back upon this
year of study we can truthfully
say that it has not been wasted.
If we have rightly used the oppor-
tunities offered US we must be bet
ter for the study.
Judging the future from the
past the Pierian Circle will con-
tinue to advance. It will possibly
be the beacon Of hope to some fell
low mortal and if we who are now
members and are therefore respon-
sible for it's continued success, can
in the remotest way help some one
else to higher ideals or loftier con-
captions of life shall we not give
to the circle our best?
The Pierian Circle is a power
for good. It's members are bound
to be better for belonging to it
and as they go forth to face the
world again, they can assuredly
look back upon the time spent in
the meetings and in the study re-
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

Our local painters did an ex-
cellent piece of work in the kitch-
en-. That department has a much
brighter appearance since being
reprinted and now looks very art
istic.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

We have recently received nu-
merous requests for sample copies.
These requests are always cheer
fully complied with free of cost.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

n. w. Chance and wife of Little
Falls, Mimi, accompanied by DR..
Chance of the prison hospital were
sightseeing about the institution
last Saturday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

The third grade has again di
minished considerable in numbers
It now contains six members.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

The boys in Fairweather park
do not think very highly of that
place as a summer resort during
this snappy weather.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

One Of our typos has been laid
up with sickness during the fore
part of this week. He says that
he has cheek to give away to the
bashful.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

Our staff contributors seem to
be rather slow lately in sending in
front page articles. We earnestly
hope that they will again put their
fabers in motion since the hot
spell has subsidized.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

Our gardeners have. been re-
modelling Fairweather park some
what. The brick walks have been
removed and sod put in their
place.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

The State Board of Pardons
meet October 9Th.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27
CHURCH NOTICE.

CHURCH NOTICE.
Services in the Prison Chapel at 900 O'Clock
every Sunday morning. Protestant and
Catholic services every alternate Sunday.
Rev. s. j. Kennedy. and Rev. FIR. Corcoran
chaplains.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

Total population for the week
ending Sept. 26, 446.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

ALI the broken windows in the
dollhouse were repaired during the
week
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27
BASEBALL.

Standing of the Clubs in the National
League, September 20.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

E. w. Lawrence, of Mime
apolis, son of j. w. Lawrence
chief clerk at the prison, registered
in our office one day last week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

Gov. Lind was at the prison
Wednesday. His visit was mere
ly Of social nature.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

The carpenters visited the green
house last Friday and made needed
repairs.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

Charles Nelson, who was re-
Gently admitted to the prison hos
pital, died last Friday night. Mr.
Nelson was an expert machinist
and had almost exclusive charge of
repairing the machinery in the
Irvine factory. He was kind and
obliging at all times, and, although
a prisoner, he was respected as a
man among men. His remains
were inferred in the prison ceme-
terry and were personally attended
by Deputy Warden Alexander.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

The steam pipes in the boiler
room have been covered in a very
tasty manner That department
is now looking more than neat.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

The delegates appointed by Gov.
Lind who were present at the
National Prison Congress we're as
follows: George w. Stewart, St.
Cloud; H. S. Griswold, Chatfeld;
Swan J. Turnblad, Minneapolis;
George H. Cunningham, Sturgeon
Lake; Leslie Welter, Moorehead;
David III. Evans, Tracy, and T. l..
Randall, superintendent Of the
reformatory at St. Cloud.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

The leaves are falling. This is
a sure sign of the near approach
Of winter.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

We can soon expect a rush of
permanent boarders to this resort.
The courts are again doing bust
ness at the old stand and there is
no immediate prospect of them
going into the hands of receiver.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

The prison night school will
commence next Monday. The
opening attendance will be 1873
scholars.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

Our prison library is filling up
rapidly. It now contains a very
good selection Of choice reading
matter.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

The hallway leading to the soil
tary has been improved wonder
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-09-27

Otn0IS O0SlrluS W S0uU 1HE M1hhOh w IIlouuS
we wish to say that the privilege will be granted
by complying with the following rules: Write
out your own name, register and 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 a copy or not.
Total population for the week
ending Sept. 26, 446.
The State Board of Pardons
meet October 9Th.
All the broken windows in the
dollhouse were repaired during the
week.
The carpenters visited the green
house last Friday and made needed
repairs.
The leaves are falling. This is
sure sign Of the near approach
Of winter.
Gov. Lind was at the prison
Wednesday, His visit was mere
ly of q social nature.
Our prison library is filling up
rapidly. It now contains a very
good selection Of choice reading
matter
The prison night school will
commence next Monday. The
opening attendance will be 1873
scholars.
The steam pipes in the boiler
room have been covered in very
tasty manner That department
is now looking more than neat.
E. w. Lawrence, of Mime
apolis, son of J. w. Lawrence
chief clerk at the prison, registered
in our Office one day last week.
We have recently received nu-
merous requests for sample copies.
These requests are always cheer
fully complied with free Of cost.
Our gardeners have. been re-
modelling Fairweather park some
what. The brick walks have been
removed and sod put in their
place.
One Of our typos has been laid
up with sickness during the fore
part of this week. He says that
he has cheek to give away to the
bashful.
n. w. Chance and wife of Little
Falls, Mimi, accompanied by DIR.
Chance of the prison hospital we're
sightseeing about the institution
last Saturday.
Our local painters did an ex-
cellent piece of work in the kitch-
en-. That department has a much
brighter appearance since being
reprinted and now looks very art
istic.
Our staff contributors seem to
be rather slow lately in sending in
front page articles. We earnestly
hope that they will again put their
fabers in motion since the hot
spell has subsidized.
We can soon expect a rush of
permanent boarders to this resort.
The courts are again doing bust
ness at the old stand and there is
no immediate prospect of them
going into the hands of receiver.
The hallway leading to the soil
tary has been improved wonder
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-31
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was more lively although the wager
ing was done unostentatiously.
While the Mccoy rumor was at its
height came another, this one emanat-
ing from the Corbett headquarters.
II was to the effect that Jim was suf-
fering from Rheumatism in his right
leg which would seriously impair his
fighting ability. The facts of the case
are that Corbett has slight soreness
in his leg and to take no chances paint
ed it in iodine. That gave rise to the
story.
Kid Mccoy arrived in the city yester.
day morning, having taken the night
boat down the Hudson. He looked
much bigger than when he fought
Ryan in Chicago, especially through
the chest. and confessed to 40 pounds.
The Indianian rested the greater part
of the day. larry Harris, the Chicago
boy who has been working at the
Soratoca quarters, said Mccoy was In
thc hest possible condition, and more
than full of confidence. Yet some
who saw him thought his eyes were
not as bright as should be those of a
man in the best of shape.
Corbett came in from Bath Beach
yesterday afternoon and went to mo-
tel where he stayed in bed until 1t was
time TO dress for his trip to the gar
den. Jim said there was nothing the
matter with his leg, and expressed
himself as we'll satisfied with his CON
dition. He expected to enter the ring
at 100 pounds.
The crowd was slow to fill the hip
building and when the first preliminary
was called, mt 9I5 o'clock, at least a
third of the seats We're vacant. AS a.
all the big pugilistic contests, the gen
orol admission critics at S5 per wer'
the first to put in an appearance ah'
that part of the garden presented
Comfortable picture to the manage
mcnt In the $50 boxes, behind th'
press seats, club men, actors, book
makers, brokers and all that class wh'
can afford to see Queensbury conten
tiou debated, chatted nonchnlantl.
while awaiting the event of the night
The S25 seats were also occupied, whil,
the $40 and $l5 vantage point
showed fullness which helped Il
swell the gate receipts to the total an
nounced by the management, Yet ther
was always room for late comers, ant
1000 more spectators could have beel
} accommodated easily and the admission
money would have been very accept
able. Despite the fact that the bout
; perhaps equaled, hardly exceeded, tn
Fitz.Ruhln affair in gate money, an
out-drew the Fitz-Sharkey show, tn
crowd was a distinct disappointment
l and 1t is doubtful whether $4,000 wa
:. realized Suspicious of fake tn
+ OVERRIDING of the game In this city, tn
3 bitter after taste left by the Walcot
West hasco of last Monday night, an
Y the heat, all lent their adverse inf,
i ence.
e THE LIONS DID NOT MAKE A
:. APPEARANCE.
I Few of the notables We're recognize
It by the cxpectant crowd as they ente
d ed the big building.
r Bob Fitzslmmons drew ripple of a.
II plause as he walked down the ais
r. leading tn the press seats where
r shook hands with Tom sharkey in g
n indifferent manner, the two cAchangir
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-31

up and he did not seem to realize that
he had lost. The referee had to tell
him to go to his corner. Mccoy left
the ring within minute after he was
counted out, while Corbett was detain-
ed by his friends. who surrounded him
and smothered him with congratula-
tions. Time of round, z:03.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-31
additional sport on seventh page.)

81 had running, itching sore on my
leg. Suffered tortures. Doans Oint-
ment took away the burning and itch
ing instantly.and quickly effected per-
manent cure" G. w. Lenhart, Bowl
ing Green, o.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-31
THE CONTEST BY ROUNDS.

First round-Corbett started feinting
with Mccoy breaking. Mccoy tried
with the left, but missed. Corbett
felnted with the left, but stepped back,
Mccoy tried right swing, but fell
short, Corbctt tried with his left for
the head, but Mccoy threw 1t off, Cor
bett, after spell, tried another left,
but was stopped, Both feinted cleverly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-08
Officers and Men Fall Before
Boer Marksmen at Pot
geiter's Drift.
233 KILLED AND WOUNDED.
British General Announces
He is Holding His
Position.

London, Feb. S.-Buller cables the
war Office an approximate of the Bit
ish casualties in lighting at PotgieteI :
Drift to noon Tuesday as follows
Officers. two killed, ID wounded. Non
commissioned officers and men 216
killed and wounded.
London, Feb. 8.-A cable dated
Spearman's camp today says: "BuI-
Ter holds his position and relief is
certain"
Rensberg. Feb. 8.-The Boer posi-
tion was vigorously shelled with
lyddite shells for an hour early this
morning, eastward from opposite
Slingerfontein, and westward from
the top of Coles Kop. The Beers held
the position half way on the direct
road bet ween Rensbcr9 and Colesberg
They shellei Porter's hill yesterday,
Intellectually.
Modder River. Feb. Cen. Mac
Donald maintains his position at Koe
does berg Drift His movement has evi
IDENTIFY disconnected the Beers and at
the same time safeguards operation.
of portion of the Belmont garrison
in the direction of Douglas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-08
Imfiammatory rheumatism Cured In
Three DAYS,

Morton l.. Hill, of Lebanon, Ind. ,
says: My wife had infammatory
rheumatism in every muscle and
Joint; her suffering was terrible and
her body and face were swollen al
most beyond recognition; had been in
bed for six weeks and had eight ply
sicians, but received no benefit until
she tried the, Mystic Cure for Rheu-
matism. 1t gave immediate relief
and she was able to walk about in
three days. | am sure it saved her
life" Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901
Second avenue, Rock Island; Gust
Schlegel IL Son, 22O West Second
street. Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-08
BRITISH TROOPS ARE MOVING.
Putting Themselves in Motion in All Parts
of the Held of War.

London. Feb =. 1 Il. m.-The British
columns are putting themselves in mo-
| tiUn in all parts Of the South African
war field. 4 combined attack upon the
Beers appears To be in progress. Gen
eral Butler has gained u footing on the
plateau north of the Tugela. after two
days hard fighting. ON the far west
cru border Lord Methcuu has begun
turning movement against the BOer
right. while General Macdonald threat t.
ems the Boer flank. thus relieving the
EreSSur" on Lord Mrtheun'S front.
Lord Roberts. who. according 10 an
Informant in close touch with the war
office. il in the middle of the theater
of war. has begun the march on
Blocmfontcin. The Beers have taken
the Initiative against General Gatacre,
attacking two OF his positions at Sterk-
StTOOm.
1t really looks aS though the general
forward movement 50 long talked of.
We're in progress. General Buller'S
third attempt at relieving Lady>mith
abSOrbS attention. Telegrams of from
100 to 200 words. from IL dozen cor
respondents. have been passed 10y the
censor. who has apparently rpdatcd
messages written Monday or Tuesday
To Wednesday III q p. III. From these
il j. clear that General Butler. up to
Tuesday evening. had taken one hill.
had rrpulSed Il BUer countcr-attack
and was holding the position against
an eni!lading fire from SpiOn kop and
DoOrm klOOf. His losses. a> mentioned
by one correspondent. are 80.
The only tclegramS from Boer
sources assert that on" Of General Bull
l.rS attempts 10 seize the fOrdS failed.
hut they admit that he has lodged
forces on one kopie. Light on General
Buffers operations ceases here. the
war office not contributing any in
formation. Three thousand more mill
tia have been ordered To prepare for
cmbarkatiOn. The obsolete guns ut the
various coast dcfenSeS are being re-
placed With modern naval guns. The
government il preparing ii plan TO be
submitted to parliament for the cOn-
version OF the y0emanry. volunteers
and militia into II wcll-oTgan.Zcd and
properly equipped army for home de
fpu~p
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-08
SUIT AGAINST DOW|E
Edward Flanders viii Try to Get
$4,000 Damages from
Zion" Leader.
TO AvENGE THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE

Cause of the Action Is the Healers Abusive
Tirade Against the PIaintin - Three
Thieves Hold Up SaIoon-Narrow Es-
cape of a Lawyer from n Footpnd's Re
NoIver-IIIinoiS Editors Meet and Elect
OmCers-State News Items.
Chicago. Ills. Feb. S.-Suit against
DR." John y. bowie for alleged libel
and Slauder will, according To notice
given yesterday afternoon, be brought
10y Edward Flanders through Attorney
Herbert B. Robinson. Damages to the
extent of SI5.OUU will be demanded.
The amount IL asked 10 recompenSc
Flanders for humiliation and actual
buineSS and social losses he declares
he experienced as the result OF several
verbal and printed attacks made by
DOwie. The latter iS said To have used
language which will not permit of re-
production in print. The suit recalls
attention To the circumstances :hat
precipitated Dowic'S attack upon Elan
derS. when on July - the Iattcr'S wife,
Anetta Flanders. died datter having been
treated by Dowie'S followers.
Jury Held Elders" t" Blame.
She was survived 10y Il child. and
when the story of the bcrpaVed huS-
band WAS heard. together with the pvi-
dence of physicians from ST. Iullr'S
hospital who attended the woman in
her dying moments. Il corners jury
held Elder" Holmes and Mrs. BratSch
responsible for her death. The two
We're never indicted. ana the criminal
prosecution of the case was dropped.
Dowir, Immediately after securing the
release of his followers from jail under
bonds. delivered public TRADE
against Flanders. in which he used
language that caused Il shock even
among his own people.
Rage" Before 5000 People.
The session WAS attended 10y 5000 per
sons. and before them the alleged
healer" discussed in coarse terms sub
jectS usually sacred to the home. in
attempting tn justify his two accused
followers he indulged in serious
charges against Flanders. charging
him with being rcSonSiblc for
the death of his wife. Flanders lives
at 1872 Prairie avenue and is remain
ing in Chicago to push the suit against
Bowie. His family has gone to Kan
SaS CITY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-08
GoEBEL TAKEN TO GRAVE.
Impressive Funeral Services over Ken
tuCky's Dead Governor.


Frankfort, Feb. x -Goebers body
lay in state ali last night. This
morning a crowd even greater than
that of yesterday viewed the remains.
a long parade formed 1T tie Gem
etry where the ceremonies consisted
Of PRAYER. singing and addresses by
several preachers. The Grafton ot
the day was by Senator Blackburn,
and addresses BY Gov. Beckham. eX-
Gov. McCreary, Congressman Wheel
er, Judge w. 5. Pryor and others.
Senator Blackburn said: ''GOebel
is dead, but that which he stood for,
and that which he died for, still lives
The shot that struck GOebel down
sounded the death knell of the polit-
zeal organization of his opponents for
al time in Kentucky, and in its ef-
fects will reach to the limits of this
land" and in closing he counseled
obedience TO law and abstentiOn from
violence.
Frankfort, Feb. ) o-Taylor an
nounced this morning that he had
taken no action yet regarding the
Louisville agreement. 1t will he
some time before he has made up his
mind as to the best thing to do.
Louisville. Feb. : S-Nearlv all the
democratic mem berS of the legislature
remained here today. Formal sessions
of both houses were held.
Louisville. Ky. Feb. S-I'Ac eX
istcnce of a hitch in the peace u"-otia-
tiouS and >p", uiatiun ~ ~ it, proba BILE
duration occupied the mincdS of poll
ticlan> to The exclusion of everything
else Yesterday. That another confer
Cucc hctWc"u the representatives Of
the two parties my be necessary he
fore u t.Ial agreement i reached was
Indicated by the >Ummnnin@ 10 Frank
fort yesterday afternoon of Republican
attorneys VINO have all along ad-
vi-cd the leaders Of that party and
some Of whom were present at Tues
day nights conference.
These included eX-Goyrruor Bradley,
Hon. y +. Wilson ana David W. Fair
,:-cu. The last named was said Ia b"
ont of the city. Tho others left on an
afternoon train for Frankfort. They
would not talk of the negotiations. not
being advised a. To the particular
paints Governor Taylor wishes 10 dis
cU>S with them.
The Republicans of this city are nu5
agreed a. To the wisdom of closing
the negotiations on the basis OF the
agreement reached Tuesday night
Postmaster r. II. Baker aud some 9th
,r federal officer think the SIcriiic
should be made in the interest of peace
while the press and the anti-adminis-
traJion faction of the city believe the
tion faction of the city believe tho
night should hc kept up. The latter.
or Davis facri"u held a meeting last
night n which resolutions We're
adopted urging Governor Taylor not TO
sign the agreement
\ conference WAS held in III" office
of Governor Taylor last night. II
ended at midnight without any action
being taken on the agreement. II is
not likely that anything viii he done
today. The meeting Of last night WAS
called for the purpose OF informal cor
ference. and IL was not the intention
of Governor Taylor In announce his
determination regarding the agree
meut-