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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-12-06

IT HAS always been the purpose of former edi-
tors of The MIRROR to interest many of fellow
men to contribute to the columns of the paper as
possible. We believe this to be most credit
able one; not only because paper made up largely
of thoughts expressed in composition by men
will tend to contradict preudiced public in their
notion that very different intellectually, but
also because it to detract the mind from
worry and harrassing to a channel from which
both you and your fellow men will be benefited.
Being cognizant that number of our men of
phosophic mind find it too difficult or deem them
selves incompetent to prepare essay-to also in
clude such among contributors shall be
pleased to give space in the Sentenced Penned and
Liberated column to any original composition of a
paragraph or less that shows merit.
Every man possesses some information, wisdom
happy expression that is unknown to others.
With the many it is but lack of self-confdence, a
hestancy to express an idea without first knowing
and being able to quote authority, that pre-
vents
Dig into your mental reservoir test your talent
and learning with the pen and turn hand to
further the interests of both yourself and Others
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-12-06
WHAT WE HAVE TO READ.

AS many of the inmates are
truly interested in this subject,
from the standpoint Of what the
outside world are reading let me
quote from the New York Book
man. of November, which says:
The most widely read books dur
ing the month of September were:
"The Reign of Law" By James Allen.
"The Master Christian" BY Marie Corelli.
"To Have and To Hold.'' By Miss Mary John
stOn.
"Unleavened Bread. By Robert Grant.
"Eben Holden" By Irving Bachelor.
1.-The Redemption of David COrson." BY Charles
Frederick GOss.
Now it is very gratifying to know
that all of these books except the
first have been added to our libra
ny lately; and that is not all, the
"Bookman" goes on to say that
among other new books widely
read during the month are the
following:
1.-THE Cardinals Snuff Box" BY Henry Har-
land.
Eleanor" By Mrs. Humphrey Ward.
1.-The Maid of Maiden Lane By Mrs. Amelia
E. Barr.
Senator NOrth.'' BY Gertrude AthertOn.
"Quisante.' By Anthony Hope Hawkins.
1.-The Gentleman From India BY Booth Tark
ingtOn.
1.-THE Man that Corrupted Hadleyburg.'' BY
Mark Twain.
''Tommie and Grizel." By j. B. Barrie.
elizabeth and Her German Garden.
1.-THE Bath Comedy" BY Egerton Castle.
"Sons of the Morning. BY Eden Philpotts.
"Philip Winwood.'' By r. N. Stephens
''The Hearts Highway" By M. E. wilkins.
WANTED: A Matchmaker By Paul Leces
ter Ford.
can UnsOcial Socialist BY G. Shaw.
''The Isle of Unrest By H. Seton hartman.
''The Sky Pilot By Ralph Conner.
"The Jessamy Bride.' By F. Frankfort Moore
''Uncanonized.'' By Margaret Horton Potter.
''The Touchstone.'' By Edith Wharton.
"Fisherman's Luck By Henry Van Dyke.
All of the above list with over four
hundred others, have been lately
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-12-06
added to the library by Warden
Reeve, which makes US up to date
with the outside world.
w d. r.
TWENTY-FOUR YEARS IN
PRISON.

1t was just "a years ago the
twentieth of November that Cole
and Jim Younger were received at
this institution. Let the reader
pause and ponder on what it means
to be deprived of liberty for that
long length of time. But why
think Of it? Why should you
contemplate the awful misery, the
wretchedness and blasted hopes.
that will stand out like gaunt
specters during that long, long
time Of servitude? IF you are in
reminiscent mood your magma
ton will conjure up the stern
realities of what prison life really
is-realities that will cause horror
and a sickening fear to creep over
your sensitive feelings as you fully
realize what "a years in prison
really means. There are few men
in this OF any other country that
have served such a length of time.
During this period these men have
made an unblemished record.
They have borne their cross with
stole like fortitude. From young
manhood, with all it's alluring
dreams; it's bright anticipations;
its hopes of future greatness, they
have passed to that of comparative
old age. Yes, "a years is a long,
long time, and let us reverently
hope that they will soon be free.
L. S.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-12-06

After three days Of incessant
rain a food unprecedented for
this season of the year, swept
down the Monongahela and Ale
ghany Rivers on the night of
November 81, running hundreds of
thousands Of dollars worth of
property in Pittsburg, drowning
three persons and causing many
industrial establishments along
the banks to suspend operation
From Chicago comes a report
that slavery still exists in the
South. j. H. Mayer, a colored
leader of his race AYERS that
he can specifically tell where many
slaves are held, and produce
several negroes who only recently
escaped from bondage. In the,
county of Tallahatchee, Miss, ON
a single plantation over one
hundred slaves are kept and old
time methods rigidly enforced.
Hundreds of negroes are kept in
bondage in that district, absolutely
ignorant of their emancipation
$@
Two thousand F'illipinos sur
render to Young, renounce the
and swear allegiance.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-12-06
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Beers captured Dewetsdorf gar
rison and 400 men.
Emperor William has refused
to see President Kruger and the
latter has given up his proposed
visit to Berlin.
The United States auxiliary
cruiser Yosemite was sunk in a
typhoon at the island of Guam.
Five of the crew were lost.
Finlay Peter Dunno, author Of
the ''Dooley'' papers and for many
years an active newspaper man in
Chicago, is dangerously i'll with
pneumonia.
Fifteen persons met death in
San Francisco by the collapse Of
the roof Of the San Francisco &
Pacific glass works. Some Of
them fell into furnace of molten
glass. Fifty others who were
likewise witnessing the Stamford
and University Of California foot
ball game received severe injuries.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-12-06
IS MOURNED BY ALL.

SENATOR Cushman K Davis, soldier, governor
senator, statesman and warm friend of the unfor-
tunate, has Departed the past week has witnessed
his demise.
To the general public Senator Davis is known
character and genius of prominence, true
and loyal patriot whose versatility Of distn
guished him in the highest rank Of public service
patriotic champion of liberty and law fore
most in craftsmanship, lawyer whose career in the
state of Minnesota was without an equal, an orator
whose numberless speeches of classic elegance per-
feet diction and conclusive logic of the first
class, scholar in every sense of the word, such
Senator Cushman K. Davis. Inseparably connected
with the exciting incidents previous to and during
the with Spain the name of this great diplomat
stands, and as leader in shaping the policy Of the
government.
But to many Of us, he is also known in other
respects, and though his duties public officer
required much time and attention, quite frequently
did he give counsel write letters of cheer and con-
ISOLATION and render assistance to the unfortunate.
On several occasions showing his regard and SYM
patty by personally calling several of our men.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-12-06
CONFINEMENT is of our own volition. No en-
vironment is stronger than

VIRTUE is quality absolutely necessary to
make even the most meritorious character respect
able 1t is the practice Of moral duties in other
words conformity of lives and conversations to
that moral law which prescribes the social duties
and prohibits vice.
Persons who are ever so learned or capable and
lack the essential quality that goes to make up
genuine moral worth, will sink all into contempt.
It is we'll to be cautious in forming friendship. The
company we keep with those who are pure and good,
will tend to elevate and support us in forming good
moral character
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-12-06

public business between the
hours of 10 O'Clock A. M. and 2
o'clock P. NJ, on Saturday, Dec. l.
1900. In witness whereof. [ have
hereunto set my hand and caused
the great seal Of state to be here
unto affixed.
Done at the capt. oil, at the city
of st. Paul, this 28th day Of No
vember. A. d. 1900.
John Lind, Governor.
(Attest) Albert Berg,
Secretary of State.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-12-06

For Christmas, the following
articles will be permitted: Slippers,
handkerchiefs, brushes, combs, toll
ct soap and tooth powder, Christ
mas cards, calenders, books, ma
gaines, photographs of friends
and relatives, and a small quantity
of fruit and confectionery. To-
bacco and cigars will not be al
lowed.
In case Of greater quantity of
eatables being sent to one person
than it is proper for him to receive,
it will be divided among such per-
sons as he may select.
G. Moe. REEVE, Warden.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-12-06
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The age-herald., 1900-09-22
CRUSHED BY ROCK THAT WAS BLOWN Two Hundred Yards Into a Pri- vate Yard-The Fate of
 a Miner.

T. o. Dark, prominent attorney of Bloc ton, was in Birmingham yesterday, and told of the killing of Henry Daniels, white miner, at Belle Ellen, which occurred in most peculiar manner. While putting in new railroad track the contractor in charge of the work had large amount of rock re- moved by blasting. There were several shots fired in quick succession. and MT. Daniels, who was standing in his front yard about 200 yards away, was struck by falling rock, his skull being crushed and his brains scattered over the ground. The unfortun- ate man was about 30 years old. He was married and leaves wife and three chil- dren.
 MT. Dark says Suttletown, which is part of Blocton, is on building boom, and that brick buildings are rapidly replacing the un- slightly old wooden shacks which have here tofore beeen used as stores.
The age-herald., 1900-09-22
TOILET OF FINE CATTLE
How they Are Washed and Brushed for
 Exhibition

At the great show and auction sale held at Kansas City last year upwards of five hundred head of cattle from the finest herds in the world were entered for eXhi- bition and for sale. A visitor gives the following account of the careful methods used in preparing the cattle for the show ring.
 After their trip on the cars, many having come hundreds of miles, they are more or less soiled by the accumulation of dust and dirt on the skin. The stockyard stables are provided with large washroomS, well supplied with brushes, scrubbers, scrapers. rubbers, cloths and soap. though many of the more prominent breeders will use nothing but their own brushes, etc. The animals are first well curried then all the loose dust and hair are brushed out with a fine bristle brush. They are then copiously lathered from head to foot with warm water and soap. When carefully scrubbed, they are rinsed with clean water scraped and rubbed dry with linen cloths.
 ''The horns are polished by first scraping the rough loose horn with glass; they are then sandpapered and rubbed with emery powder until they glisten like furnished brass, after which they are protected by flannel-lined leather covers made expressly for each individual When the polished horns need cleaning, it is done with soap and damp cloth; thsn they are again polished with strip of almost dry flannel on which soap has been rubbed.
 "When the toilet is complete, they are blanketed with fiannel-lined 'made-to-or- der canvas blankets, and placed in roomy box stalls, knee deep in clean straw.
 From the Pacific Rural Press.
The age-herald., 1900-09-22
READING ROOMS
 FOR THE F|REMEN Together With a Gymnasium Much Needed and Will
 be Asked For.

It has been suggested that the members of the Birmingham fire department are In need of gymnasium and reading room, and an effort will be made to have the City Council set apart a room for that purpose in the new city hall Every other city of any consequence have so equipped its fire department, and it is argued that there is no reason why Birmingham should not do likewise. The fireman say they are in need of a place where they can go through sys- tematic training so as to strengthen their muscles. Many of them now become almost exhausted after two or three hours hard work. The confinement soon wears away their strength, and something must be done to stimulate it. One of them suggested last night that the room be located on the same floor as the sleeping apartments, and that it be equipped with a good gymnasium out it, combination pool and billiard table, and tables for playing such games as checkers, chess and domlnoes. A resolution will probably be prepared and presented to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen at their next regular meeting, asking that this con- pesson be granted the fire department.
The age-herald., 1900-09-22
BAD BLOOD
Being Engendered by the Howard Trial
 in Kentucky

Frankfort, Ky, September 21.-Represen- tatives on both sides in the Howard case admit that good deal of bad blood is be- ing engendered between the mountain friends and enemies of Howard as a result of the trial.
 Those who know the relations of the two factions say it is nearly certain to result in re-opening the fueds. In this connection it is noted that the killings have been recorded to the credit of various witnesses who have testified in the Howard case, not counting shootings and suspected cases of which there were no prosecutions.
The age-herald., 1900-09-22

secretary-w. T. Kennedy. -
 First Vice President--T. T. Huey,
 Second Vice President-Pat Mbora
 Treasurer-T. J. Cornwall. Fl tati
 Janitor-O. W. Ward.
 Assistant Secretary-J. H. Williamson
 After the election of officers MT. Tom linson was introduced and made an able speech He replied to the recent speech of Mark Hanna in which the latter stated that there was no such thing in the United States as q trust. This set the house in an uproar Of laughter. MT. Tomlinson all luded to the school book trust and ex- pressed the hope that the next legislature of Alabama would pass such laws as would break it up in this state at least.
 On motion of Sam Lefkovitz MT. Tomlin- son was elected an honorary member of the club.
 A committee was appointed to canvas Bessemer for the purpose of raising a cam paign fund.
The age-herald., 1900-09-22
HUNTSVILLE
Budget of News from the Busy Little
 Citya

Huntsville, September H-(Special.) )-Con- tractor George B. Hinman of Atlanta be- gan excavating yesterday for the Lowe cotton mill, which will be built in West Huntsville by Huntsville and Fitchburg capitalists.
 Gen. Joseph Wheeler delivered a lecture at the opera house last night for the benefit of the monument fund of the Daughters of the Confederacy. He detailed the battles of the civil war, and compared them with the battles of the Cuban campaign.
 Mrs. B. J. Inman seventy years of age, died yesterday at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. E. c. Mayes. The funeral was conducted today.
 It is understood that the West Huntsville Land Company has decided to build two hundred cottages in West Huntsville along the electric car line. The company has suc- ceeded in locating a number of small enter prises in that section, and will now de- velop the property.
The age-herald., 1900-09-22
BESSEMER
A Big Bryan and Stevenson Club Or
 ganiZed

Bessemer, September H.-(Special)-A Bryan and Stevenson Club was organized here tonight with 327 members. A meeting had been called for the purpose and was largely attended.
 T. J. Cornwall was elected chairman and w. T. Kennedy secretary. Hon. John w. Tomlinson of Birmingham was present and delivered an able address on the issues of the campaign. He had the attention of the crowd and his remarks were frequent Iy applauded. Permanent officers of the club were elected, after spirited contest. at follows:
 President-Col. W. B. Gere.
The age-herald., 1900-09-22
TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE
Foreigner Lay Ill in Behren's Park for
 Six Days

After lying in Behrens' park for six days with several hard rains beating down upon him, poor foreigner was picked up few days ago and removed to one of the local hospitals
 It seems that the unfortunate man, whose name could not be learned, had been walk ing near the park and had suddenly be- come ill He lay down inside the gate. and as the park had no visitors the poor man lay there and suffered for six days with out food or medical attention. During this time there were several severe rains and it is considered remarkable that he man. aged to live through his terrible exper- fence. Finally passer by saw the man who notified the authorities, who had him removed.
The age-herald., 1900-09-22
BLACK BELT METHODS
Cry of Fraud in the Cuban Election
 Sent Up

Havana, September 21.-phe board of can- yassers for the Province of Havana, whose fusionist majority, consisting of Democrats and Republicans, numbers six as against three Nationalsts, has disallowed 5000 votes, which changes the result of the elec- ton and delegates to the constitutional convention by substituting Pierra and Es- teban for Senors Tammay and Zayas.
 The minority has protested to Governor General Wood, declaring that the disallow- ance is illegal The minority asserts that the name of one candidate appearing on the rejected ballots was in the same hand writing, thus showing fraud.
The age-herald., 1900-09-22
JULIAN t1AW InORN
Says That Galveston Will Never be
 Rebuilt

New Orleans, September 21.-Julian flaw throne, the celebrated author and news paper writer, who has been in Galveston for the past week writing for an Eastern paper, passed through the city today on his way back East.
 He gives it as his opinion that Galveston will never be rebuilt again. He says that the inhabitants are leaving at the rate of 900 to 400 on each train. There is, he says, a well grounded plan to remove the entire city to the Brazos river, some fifty miles away, where there is a safe land-locked narbor. The only property interests there in favor of rebuilding the city, according to Mir. Hawthorne, is the wharf and Hunt ington properties.
The age-herald., 1900-09-22
A Diplomats Inspiration

From the Chicago Times-Herald.
 why Is it," she asked, that when you are playing whist against papa you make so many blunders? You never seem to make mistakes when he isn't in the game. Are you awed by him?'
 "Wel, not exactly that. Miss Rocking ham," he answered. You see, found out some time ago that your father likes to win. and want him to have kindly feel ing for me. I hope toto have favor to ask of him one of these days. and"
 He hesitated. She looked up into his face, and. then, somehow. his arms got around her. and she whispered:
 70. Edward! How did you ever guess that you had any reason to hope?"
The age-herald., 1900-09-22
Wants an Imperial Messenger

Berlin, Sept. H.-The Berliner Tabblatt, in the course of an inspired article. says:
 with respect to the offer of the Chi nese government to send special commits sion to Berlin to exchange regret for the murder of Baron von Ketteler, can say that this may be accepted later. At pres ent we have no diplomatic relations with China"
 The Lokal Anzurg declares upon alleged authority that Germany expects not only a mere mandarin but member of the inn peral family as a bearer of the message of regret
The age-herald., 1900-09-22
TO DEMOPOLIs SEP,

Train leaves Birmingham 7:3o a. ri. s.s- tember 2S. Fare for the round trip only S.75. Returning, train will leave Demopolis D. m., same date, making quick run homeward An excellent opportunity to spend the day in one of Alabama's preteitsr towns at an extremely low rate. First class accommodation will be protided for both white and colored. s-f5-tS.
The age-herald., 1900-09-22
OPELIKA
Items of Interest from the East Alabama
 Metropolis

Opelika, September 21.-(Special)-H Henry D. Clayton, Congressman from this district, has been invited to deliver the jubilee address here on the opening of the Opelka Jubilee on October 2S and will ac- cept. He is brilliant speaker, and is a member of the Democratic National Com mittee, and his presence will draw large crowds. The voting for the most popular lady queen of the carnival is growing quite exciting and the ballot battle is rag ing. The jubilee management has plenty of money at its disposal, and the occasion is going to be the grandest that east Ala bama has ever known.
 l. H. Mooney of New York has purchased the Opelika flour mill property from the Bank of Opelika, and will begin operating it immediately. The property is one of the most valuable here, having been built a few years ago at a cost of nearly S50000. but 1t has been idle for several years MT. Mooney got it at a bargain, will put in some additional machinery and run it to its full capacity.
The age-herald., 1900-09-22
BISHOP BARNWELL'S
Appointments for Birmingham Convo-
 cation Next Week.

Following are Bishop Barnwelrs appoint ments for Birmingham convocation for next week:
 Sunday, 2S, Woodlawn, il a. m. Sunday, Ensley, 73O p. m. Monday, 24, Adamsville, 7:30 p. m. Tuesday. 25, Pinckney. 10 a. m. Wednesday, 26, Cardiff, 1:So p. m. Thursday, 27, Brookside, 7:S0 D. m. Friday, 2S, Bessemer, 7:30 p. m. Saturday. 2S, Bessemer. holy communlon. 10:30 a. m.
The age-herald., 1900-09-22
I'D CURE Al COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Promo Qunine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c
The age-herald., 1900-09-22
Famous Sire Dead

Middletown, Ky, September H.-Polo- nius, sire of many noted track and road horses and son of Rysdicke, Hambleton- ian, is dead at Walden. He was foaled in 1SS2
The age-herald., 1900-09-22
Another Case 0f KEd- sey, w0s5,b and Bladder 7S'0uGRe Cured by Eys5Sa E. Plsslkhasss,s Eege1akie COsgp0Nzsds

"DEAR FRIEND Two years ago I had child bed fever and womb trouble in its worst form. For eight months after birth of babe was not able to sit up. Doctors treated me, but with no help. I had bearing-down pains, burn ing in stomach, kidney and bladder trouble, and my back was so stiff and sore. The right ovary was badlyaffected and everything 1 ate distressed me, and there was bad discharge.
 "I was confined to my bed when I wrote to you for advice and followed your directions faithfully, taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound, Liver Pills, and using the Wash, and am now able to do the most of my homework. believe should have died if it had not been for your Com pound. I hope this letter may be the result of benefting some other suffer- ing woman. recommended your Com pound to every one. Mrs. Mary Vaughan, Trimble, Pulaski Co.,, Ky.
The age-herald., 1900-09-22
4 keffeEs Which Proves Thaf LyazEa E. Piskhans,s Vegetable Conn p0un d WfM Remove Tssssr0s' and Cure Other Weakness

1.-Two years ago was great suf- ferer from womb trouble and profuse flowing each month, and tumors would form in the womb. had four tumors in two years. I went through treat ment with doctors, but they did me no good, and thought would have to resort to morphine.
 ''The doctor said that all that could help me was to have an operation and have the womb removed, but I had heard of Mrs. Pinkham's medicine and decided to try it, and wrote for her advice, and after taking her Vegetable Compound the tumors were expelled and I began to get stronger right along, and am we'll as ever before. Can truly say that would never had got ten well had 1t not been for Lydia E. Pinkham's Compound" "- Mary A. StaIiI, Watsontown, Pa. a
The age-herald., 1900-09-22
ECzEMA: NO CUBE, NO PAY

ECZEMA; NO CURE, NO PAY Your druggist will refund your money if Pazo Ointment fails to cure Ringworm, Tetter, Old Ulcers and Sores Pimples and Backheads on the face, and all skin dis eases soc.
The age-herald., 1900-09-22
New York and Boston

Unusually low excursion rates via Gen. tral of Georgia Railway to Savannah and elegant steamers of the Ocean Steamship Company to New York and Boston. For descriptive advertising matter and further information, aply to
 SOLON JACOBS, Commercial Agent, 2o15 First Avenue, Bir- mingham. Ala 7-lS-tf