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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-12-12

improvements In For some time
The Printing Office. Doct tho ooh;
nets and paper racks in the print
ing Office nave been without doors,
and it was with difficulty that the
stock was kept clean. Last week
the matter was mentioned to Chief
Engineer Jones, who at once sent
a man over and had hinges and
doors put on the cases. The job
is one to be proud of.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-12-12
SCHLEY TO BE CENSURED.

sCHLEY TO BE CENsURED.
It is said that Admiral Schley
will be censured in the report of
the court of inquiry on the follow
ing grounds:
"First-For the delay Of the fly
ing squadron off Cienfuegos.
"Second-For Misrepresentation
Of the reasons for returning to Key
West to coal.
''Third-For disobedience of or
ders in making the retrograde
movem ent.
"Fourth-For failure to destroy
the Colon.
'Fifth-For conduct unbecom-
ing an officer and gentleman in
the Schley-Hodgson controversy
It is generally believed in Wash
ington that the court has already
arrived at decision and reported to
the secretary of the navy.
JOHN L. NOT PERMITTED TO SPAR.
District Attorney Hurlbut of
Ogdensburg, N. Y, ordered the
sheriff to arrest ex-Champion John
L. Sullivan if he attempted to give
a sparring exhibition in any part
of the county. Sullivan had en-
gagged his old sparring partner,
George Bush, to appear in several
towns in the vicinity. A large au-
dience gathered at Potsdam, the
sheriff, district attorney and his
assistant among them, to see one
of the exhibitions. Sullivan came
to the footlights and made a
speech and declared the match off
for the present. Efforts are being
made to have the authorities keep
their hands off.
HAPPY HOME RUINED BY A DOG.
Sarah Oates and Sarah McGee
of Patterson, n. j., lived together
for twenty years in peace and con-
Cord only to fall out over a bull
pup last week. Each had the
other arrested. Cats have always
been the pets in the spinsters'
modest household, but last week
Miss Oates became possessed with
a desire for dog-a real dog that
would keep off burglars by just
looking at them. She got bull
pup with face like a nightmare
and front legs you could push a
wheelbarrow between.
The dog hadn't been in the
house an hour before it had
fought and killed the cat that
Sarah MCGEE had dotted on. The
women quarreled, called names,
struck each other and made CON-
plants of assault. Now they are
living apart. Each is IS years old.
The women were schoolmates to-
gether and twenty years ago, when
both found themselves we'll on in
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-12-12

PRISON OFFICIALS.
BOARD OF CONTROL.
s. w. LEAVETT, Chairman Litchfield
w. E. LEE, Long Prairie
o. B. GOULD, WinOna
H. w. WRIGHT, Secretary
RESIDENT OFFICIALS.
HENRY WOLFER. - warden
j. s. GLENNON, Deputy Warden
NJ. c. COLLIGAN, Asst Deputy Warden
HORACE W. DAVIS, Clerk
F. M. BORDWELL Steward
B. j. MERRILL, Physician
MISS MARY MCKINNEY, Matron
s. j. KENNEDY, Protestant Chaplain
CHARLES CORCORAN, Catholic Chaplain
PRISON AGENT.
F. A. WHITTIER, St. Paul,
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SOME HAPPENINGS
OF THE WEEK.

ANOTHER MAN WANTS TO BE THE
WHOLE SHOW.
Frank Dymoke, hereditary
champion of England, is making a
fight for the prerogatives Of his
Office before the court of claims in
London. Should the court de-
eide in his favor, he will be. a big
ger show than the king at the cor
onation. He will be clad in full
armor, and will go about with a
chip on his shoulder looking for
trouble among the sight-seers.
The duty of the ''king's cham
pion" is to ride through West
minister hall on coronation day
and challenge anyone who disputes
the right of succession. The Office
was established by William the
Conqueror and was given to
Marmion with the manor of Broad
Scrivelsby. The last time the
ceremony of challenge was carried
out was at the coronation of
George ". when Henry Dymoke
as deputy for his father, clergy
man, threw down the gauntlet.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-12-12

What the Mr.. Frank Nelson, state
Men Read superintendent of pub
lie instruction Of Kansas, has
written Warden Wolfer for a re-
port of the amount and kind of
reading done by the inmates of
this institution during the past
month. Mr.. Nelson intends to
make use of this information in an
address before the Kansas Teach
er's Association. The librarian is
compiling the report.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-12-12

"A War On Dollhouse Keeper Win
Microbes. dolph and a crew of
half dozen men are waging war
on germs and microbes in the cell
house. Every cell in the building
is being thoroughly renovated;
the beds are being taken out and
fumigated, the walls scraped, and
the interiors painted and white
washed. It will take about three
weeks to complete the work.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-12-12

The origin Of the saying Gas
clean as a whistle" is ascribed to
the whistle tankard" of olden
times, in which the whistle came
into play when the tankard was
emptied or cleared OUT to an
nounce to the waiter that more
liquor was required.-Ex.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28
Wonan's Eton.

Etons remain lrst favorites for light
weight jackets and will extend their
popularity into the coming season.
No other style has so iirm Il hold on
the fashionable world and no other
Is 50 generally becoming and useful.
This latest design possesses many ad-
vantages ana is admirable both for
the entire suit and the separate wrap.
The May Manton original shown in
the large drawing Is designed for the
latter purpose and is of black chevlot
trimmed with stitched taffeta bands
and handsome crochet buttons, but
Oxford cheviot, taffeta, covert cloth
and all jacket cloths are equally APP
propriate and all suitlng materials are
correct when the little coat is part or
q costume. AS shown, the big sailor
collar is used but when preferred this
lasr can be omitted and the neck
finished with a stitched band extended
from the revers.
The back of the Eton is smooth and
seamless. The fronts are htted by
means OF single darts and are turned
back to form the pointed revers that
meet the collar which is Joined to the
neck. The sleeves are plain in coat
style, trimmed to simulate cuffs.
TO cut this Eton for woman OF
medium size, three and one-half yards
bf material twenty-one inches wide,
two and one-half yards twenty-seven
inches wide, two and one-eighth yards
thirty-two inches wide, one and one
half yards forty-four inches wide or
one and three-eighth yards fifty inches
wide will be required, with two yards
of stitched bands to trim as illus
trated.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28

wear the design is admirable as it
stands and childish, simple silks, pale
tinted cashmeres and the like are ap-
proprlate. For simpler occasions
washable materials and darker colors
can be used either with or withour the
separate guimpe. Or the waist can be
made with high yoke and long sleeves.
The waist is simple and full, closing
at the centre back, and is finished at
the low neck with the plastron-bertha.
The skirt is straight and full gathered
at the upper edge and joined to the
belt.
To cut this dress for a girl Of eight
years of age, five yards of material
twenty-one inches wide. four and
three-eighth yards twenty seven inches
wide. three and one-fourth yards
thirty-two inches wide or four yards
forty-four inches wide will be re-
quired with short sleeves five and
iive-eighth yards twenty-one inches
wide. four and seven-eighth yards
twenty-seven inches wide, three and
three-fourth yards thirty-two inches
wide or three and one-eighth yards
forty.four inches wide; with long
sleeves one and one-half yards thirty
two inches wide, two and one third
yards twenty-one inches wide for
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28

fronts are tucked to yoke depth, then
fall free to form soft folds, but the
backs are tucked for their entire
length and are arranged to give Il
tapering effect to the figure.
The novel yoke extends over the
sleeves, but can be cut Off at the arms
eyes when preferred. The sleeves are
in bishop style. tucked for Learly their
length, but left free 10 form puffs
above the narrow pointed cuff bands.
At the neck is regulation stock collar
with which is worn tie of black
velvet to match the belt
TO cut this waist for woman of
medium size, three and seven-eighth
yards twenty-onc inches wide, three
and seven-elghth yards twenty-seven
inches wide, three and five-eighth
yards thirty-two inches wide or two
and one-fourth yards forty-four inches
wide will be required.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28
Filipino Letter Carriers.

The queerest mail carriers in the
United States postal service are the
Igorrote Indians of the Philippine
Islands, which are shown in the ac-
companylng photograph.
The Postmaster-General at WASH
ington may make all the rules he
pleases about shirt waists and other
proper uniforms for United States
mail carriers, but the IgorrOtes will
disregard them all. Their idea of a
uniform is "A breechcloth, and moth
ing can change that notion.
1t must be admitted that this cos
tune shows off their figures to good
advantage. The Igorrotes, though
small, are well proportioned men, and
their muscles are firm as a profess
sional athletes.
These cOurlers carry mail from
Dagupan to Baglo, Bouquet Prov
ince, the round trip being one hun
dred miles for 81, and consider them
selves making good money at that.
Their principal diet is rice and fish,
and though it may sound somewhat
strange dog" Is their chief luxury.
In leaving Dagupan it is no un.
usual sight to see them each with
from eight to n dozen dogs. They
pay twenty-five to forty centavas fol-
each dog, according to his size and
condition. They travel naked through
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28

notify the police. These signs are in
common use among housebreakcra ard
tramps and thieves, each having its
special significance.
Thus Fig. l means: Following the
point Of the arrow, the fourth house
in the direction given IL to be burgled
during the night of the next noon
crescent.
The tools recded for the burglary are
Indicated in the second line.
A blid Qantern), Gle Chammer), key,
pitcher (chloroforml, ard ladder.
Fig. 2, key crossed by an arrow,
neanG that a free-lance tramp has
been reconnoiterlng and desires assist
ance; also that it would not be amiss
TO visit the place at night, when in all
probability II valuable acquaintance
may be formed.
Fig. ., two swords crossed, with an
arrow running through, signifies the
direction n certain troop of tranps OF
gypsies have taken.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28

with dash Of wildcat thrown IN.
New rifles can now be found in priv.
ate possession among the colonisis
TO defend their household If one Of
the Beers get loose!
A Bocr prisoner amused himself by
making toy. little box. and threw
1t to resident who rowed past the
camp In his boat. The lid of the box
slid back and showed n snakes head
with n pin for tongue The Ber-
mudan keeps II as n relic of war. hut
with the greatest care. not allowing
any one TO touch 1t, as he thinks the
pin Is probably poisoned.
Precautions are taken 10 guard the
prisoners rs If they were dangerous
wild beasts instead Of unarmpd gray
haired old farmers. some of them
nearly eighty years of age. kindly
fathers of families. three with grand
children with them. little boys under
twelve years of age.
A gunboat lies on either side. and
not far away are the batteries of
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28
BLEACHING PROCESS.
Attention Called to Modification of the
SnIt Xntcr Mcthoh.

The production of n bleaching and
dlslnfectant liquor by the electrolysis
of salt water is n thoroughly well I'M
derstood commercial process. Some
years ago It was tried on n large scale
for the dsinfecton of the garbage
refuse of New York City, but for some
reason was never followed up. Consul
lar Agent Harris, of Elbenstock. Ger
many, sends the following Illustration
and information In regard to n modi-
fication of this principle for the use of
textile manufacturers. laundrles and
others. requiring chloride of lime FOR
bleaching or dsinfectlng purposes,
such as laundrles. hospitals, etc. In
this device the production of the
bleaching liquor Is continuous as long
as desired and the current for It's op-
Grafton can be taken from the ordi-
nary house mains. The apparatus
consists of n box Of slate. swung on
trunnlons. with an inlet for the brine
and an outlet for the sodium hypochlo-
rite. which is the active chemical
bleacher. The current passes In mt
one end of the box. and passing be-
tween the poles or electrodes Mt oppo-
site ends, traverses the solution OF
brine, dlslntegrating 1t and producing
the bleaching solution. 1t Is asserted
that the bleaching liquor Is suitable
Cor bleaching raw cotton, yarns. jute
of FAX, paper, clothes, etc. For use in
laundries the apparatus Is somewhat
modified in form and attached to the
washing tubs. This solution Is claimed
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28

one of Great Britain's greatest docx-
yards, all pointed day and night at
that helpless camp. Since the escape
of David du Ploy n powerful search
light has swept the camp from time
TO time during the night to prevent
further escapes.
Two prisoners did swim to the
shore of the main island lately. div
ing under the water to avoid the
search-lights. only to be caught by
the negro soldiers.
A reward is offered for information
concerning any runaway, and all per-
sons are warned that n severe pun
ishment awaits any person who fails
to inform the nearest English officer
or magistrate Of the whereabouts Of
an escaped Boer.
Along the shore of Warwick Par
Beers, ready to alarm the camp of
negro soldiers just over the hill.
On n few small sun-baked isles
within 200 miles of New York Bay
5000 men will soon be sweltcrlng in
the August sun. There are only about
5000 white inhabitants in Bermuda.
There are 10000 colored subjects OF
King Edward. Books. papers. food
can be sent to the Boer prisoners Of
war, but nobody may go to speak to
them. They are incommunicado, shut
off from sound of a voice OF SYM
pathy.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28

his teacher Mt what rate this evapora-'
tion takes place and few will be able
to answer. In crder to study the force
of the sun Professor Buchanan has,
according to Nature. devised what he
calls n "Solar Calorlmeter." BY
means Of this apparatus the suns rays
are concentrated by reflector upon
the surface of silver tube In which
Is water the area of all parts being
accurately measured. Now the heat
from the sun changes the water in
the silver boiler TO steam and this Isl
condensed by suitable arrangement
and measured Thus by noting the
time required, the area of the various
surfaces and the amount of water
changed to steam the suns heat can
be calculated.
Observations made at Sohag in
Egypt showed that the sun could
evaporate TO steam more than seven
teen and half cubic centimeters of
water per square meter of surface
per minute. No allowance has been
made for instrumental imperfectlons.
They certainly exist and by making
suitable corrections we find the force
of the sun per square meter to be
equal to about one horsepower. BY
making suitable calculations the au-
thor reckons that each meter of the
suns surface emits $4,000 horsepower
Ger minute. -,.r..v .-.>.'-,..s
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28

Among novelties from Paris is the
sunshndc with movable cover,
achieved in an ingenious and perfect
ly simple manner so that the cover can
he put on instantly. and. naturally.
can be varied as much as liked. so
that each one will harmonize with a
different dress. 1t used TO he the Gus
tom to give as Il present Il valuable
parasol handle. but instead of that it
is now fashionable to present the
frame, accompanied by several covers
A sunshade cover painted by the giver
forms a lovely gift
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28
Girls Dress.

Little girls are best dressed when
wearing simple little frocks that are
quite free of fuss. The very charm
ing May Mantoii model shown is ad-
mlrnble in many ways, including the
latest feature in the novel plastron-
bertha that finishes the low neck. The
original is of China silk, with blue
figures on white ground. and fs
made with short sleeves and worn
without the gulmpe; but can be varied
and made high by the addition of the
latter. while countless materials are
equally appropriate. For warm
weather, dancing school or party
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28
Mr.. Chaudi,r's Early Lesson.

1t was always noticed Of William Il.
Chandler, while in the Senate, that
he never allowed the present moment
to pass when he had anything to do.
The word "procrastination was not
In his lexicon. This lesson lie had had
drilled into him early by his mother, n
New England woman of sturdy con-
science and character. Once when
he came home for holiday from an
academy six miles distant, she discov-
cred that he had LET. his umbrella at
school.
william" said she. you need not
take Off your hat. Go right back and
fetch that umbrella"
But, mother" pleaded the lad,
"that's six miles, and the teams are
all moving this way now. so l shant
get a lift"
"Then walk" was all the comfort
he got
He trudged off, recovered his um-
brella, and made a philosophical ap
plication of this and other expert
ences In the same line to the business
which filed his life at a later stage
Washington Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28

1t has been very hot and dry for
weeks. and no provision has yet been
made for an ample supply of fresh
water. A condensing machine was
sent out from England, but it is
useless so far, because an important
part Of the machinery was left be-
hind.
There are no wells in Bermuda.
All the water used on the main island
is rain water caught in huge clsterns,
and the supply is low. owing to the
drought. Their cooking places are
still incomplete.
England has sent these prisoners
TO the smallest and most helpless of
her colonies, from which the brand
of penal colony had been wiped
AWAY chiefly by the introduction of
the industry of lily-growing by an
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28

Most respectable insects have two
pairs of wings. but fly has only one
pair, with scallop on the rear edge
of each, showing that in earlier days
It had Openers" even If they went
into the discard later. These scallops
are called "halteres." or balancers,
and It Is the theory of some that they
help to steer the fly. They say that
when the starboard balancer is clipped
off the fly goes hard a-starboard. and
vice versa. But under each of these
scales Is globular process, with
long tube fringed with ella, believed
to be sensitive to odors. These globu-
lar processes pump air into the nerv-
ures or veins of the wings and keep
them taut and stiff, for thin though
the wing may seem, 1t Is really dou.
BILE texture. Perhaps clipping Off the
balancer let's the air out of the wing
and so dlsables 1t. A fly is able !
saunter along through the air at the
rate of five feet n second, but when 1t
Is in particular hurry 1t can go about
thirty-five feet second, which is u
two-thlrty gait. It's wings beat the
air at about the same ratio of vlbra-
tion Of the piano string Il. first line of
the treble staff; but that is not its
only means of audible expression.
When 1t gets excited and cannot break
away from the fy-paper 1t makes its
thorax vlbrate at higher pitch. You
have heard that Campanlni could sing
high @ with chest voice. He could
not, but fly with It's feet stuck fast
san.--Harvey Sutherland, in Ainslee's.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28

the burning sunshine Of Luzon with
much mere comfort than an Ameri-
can with umbrella and fan. Their
skin is almost as tough as that of
n cariboo, and their feet have never
known what shoes are.
"They are perfectly trustworthy"
says Postmaster Kingsmorc, of Dag
upan, "riorc SO than the average Fill
iplao, and among all l have ever seen
lot one was beggar."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28
English Usages About spurs.

Lord Grey de Ruthyn claims the
right t. carry the sovereign's golden
spurs. A Field Marshal wears gilt
spurs, and mounted officers Of other
services wear steel spurs, except in
mess dress. A victorious South At
rican general has been presented by
his many admirers with a pair Of
gold spurs. He will never be able
to wear them in unlform.-London
News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28
Fashions For Dynamite workers.

In factories where gunpowder and
the modern high explosives are made
the greatest precautions against acci-
dent are taken.
Not only are the buildings so con-
structed as to minimize the danger Of
explosion. but the dress Of the work.
men is also regulated by the manage
ment.
All workers in smokeless or nitro
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28

season. The novel May Manton shirt
waist shown is of white taffeta silk,
and is made over the fitted lining, but
all waist materials are appropriate
and the lining can be omitted when
washable fabrics are used.
The foundation fits snugly and closes
ut the centre front. On It are arranged
the portions of the waist proper. The
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28

Should you, while taking your morn
ing or evening stroll around your
house. notice any of these drawings,
or any chalk marks in the least resem.
bling them, on your garden wall or
the walls of your house, says Answers,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28

In Great Sound, opposite the
city of Hamilton, writes Il CORE.
spondent of the New York World.
The entire area Of the isles on which
these men and their guard will be
encamped is less than thirty acres.
Darrelrs Island. containing the iirst
lot o. prisoners. those who arrived
from Cape Town In June. is less tran
twenty acres in extent. long mar
row strip OF land on which the fierce
summer sun beats down. reflected in
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28

|e glare of the tropic sea. Its rocky
hrface is covered with q thin soil
J which grows coarse grass and
few scrubby cedars. Darrelrs Is
lstant about 600 yards from the
hahn island and is surrounded by the
right shallow waters of the sound.
GAcross this island is strong iron
pee, to the east of 1t is the Boer
mp. composed of ten rows of tents,
as closely together as possible.
re and on tiny island. Burt's one
!, to the north, are huddled to-
Per like sheep in pen some 936
pners of war, eighteen of whom
officers. $3.50 '....
sick have been placed on an
small island. Ports. on which
Sonvalescent tent and hospital for
hair ocpomn o1otion 10 l..y,eo huilt
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28

A specially trained sanitary troop
lately drilling near Berlin has trans
formed cars of different kinds into
hospital cars with berths for sick
or wounded In from three and one
half to Ave minutes per car.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28

Sapphlres and emcralds may be set
around with diamonds IL you can af-
ford the extravaganza. If not. you
riay have opals and turquoise set in
gold.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28

70 be less harmful to the fibres of the
threads than the usual bleaching pow
ders, goods bleached by electrolytic
means here described losing only two
per cent. against some eight per cent.
for chloride of lime bleach The ra-
pidity of the bleaching operation Is
also somewhat increased.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28
MEASURING THE SUMS HEAT.
The Immense Work Done by the Rays
on the Earth's Surface.

Every school boy knows that rain is
2roduced by the sun evapornting the
water from the sea and the reprecipi-
tatlon of this water. But let him ask
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-08-28

GENERAL. VIEW OF THE BERMUDA ISLANDS WHERE THE
BRITISH ARE SENDING PRISONERS LONG MAR.
ROW ISLAND IN THE CENTRE DARRELIiS ISLAND WHERE
THE FIRST DETACHMENT WAS OPPOSITE THIS
PORTS ISLAND WHERE THE HOSPITALS ARE sTATONED
fuckers ISLAND is THE SMALL ONE AT EXTREME LEFT
1 BACKGROUND. 1880