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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-01-31

The annual report of the Elmira IN. W Re-
formatory for the fiscal year ending September 3d.
1900, has made it's appearance in this Office
This 9O-page booklet in it's typographical effect
and with it's many half tone cuts is very attractive
and speaks we'll for the Summary Press, which is
conducted entirely by prisoners. On its pages are
pictured the front and back view of the institution
it's numerous departments in operation and plan
of the site.
Many changes have been made in the methods
of administration. The Board, which is practically
new one, first enforced new measures for the JIM
provement of the diseased state of the prisoners;
condition of the plant was next given attention and
third, the methods of education and discipline.
Heretofore but slight attention given to the
health of inmates and the rapidity with which men
contracted disease was often astonishing. Now the
sick are separated from the healthy and guard
employee in whose family a contagious disease
exists is permitted in the institution The popula-
ton September 80, 1899 was 1884; September 30,
1900 1916; new arrivals $685. In this population
the decrease in the last six months of men confined
in the hospital As; sick cells Al, and for dis
ciplinary reasons, IL; which goes to show what a
conscientious and dutiful management effect.
During the year the number sent cut to the insane
asylum numbers the startling figure of 7o; but this
cannot fairly be charged to the system of present
management for new Board cannot Immediately
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-01-31
NEWS IN BRIEF.


The royal family took their last
loving look at the features of the
dead queen Friday. Among those
present we're King Edward, En-
peror William, the Duke of Con-
naught, Sir James Reid and the
royal ladies.
A fierce battle between rebels
and government troops was
lately fought on the mainland
in Venezuela near Guira and
Carupano, resulting in final defeats
for the government troops. Sew
eral hundred men were killed in
the engagements. Carupano has
been recaptured by the insurgents
and large quantity of arms and
ammunition taken. Irapia and
Guira, ports on the gulf of Paria
are also occupied, despite the &C.
tivity of the gunboats patrolling
the coast. The chief fighting Of
mainland took place near Irapa.
A force Of 900 rebels, having 2OO,-
600 rounds of ammunition, part
captured at Carupano and part
received from filbusters, en-
trenched themselves near Las
Cuevas. From here they opened
fire on the government forces and
the latter charged the intrench-
ments. For five hours a bloody
battle ragged: the rebels finally
retreating.
The Twin City Rapid Transit
company's system carried 10000
600 persons last year.
By the will of the late Captain
j. w. Moore of Cleveland, O.,
VIM. A. F. Moore, his nephew,
who is now serving a nineteen-year
sentence in Sing Sing prison, is
made a rich man. VIM. A. F.
Moore gets a house and lot in
Cleveland, some cash and an in
terest in Captain Moore's lake fleet.
The estate is valued at 100000,
and it is divided among convict
Moore and Captain Moores two
sisters and one brother.
For three hours Senator Towne
commanded the interest Of one of
the most attentive audiences as
sembled in the United States SEN
ate. Senators, members Of the
house and spectators followed his
speech from beginning to end.
The senator contends that the
Filipinos are capable Of self-gov-
eminent and he warmly praises
Aguinaldo and his followers. A
writer, speaking of the speech,
said: IF the annals of the senate
shows of any record that will
eclipse that Of Charles A. Towne,
during his brief term in the upper
branch of the American congress,
those annals are not within the
memory of the oldest inhabitant'
among the present senate en-
ployes."
$-$-$
Earl Ii Hung Chang is said to
be dying Of fever. His life is de-
SPARED Of.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-01-31

stop processes of mental deterioration previously
naugurated.
The report is comprehensive, contains many
instructive comparisons and gives evidence of con-
siderable improvement in the system of managing
the institution. Space prevents giving more Of
its details.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-01-31

Fred Lawrence of Chicago emu
lates Mrs. Nation. He entered a
Clark street saloon Thursday night
and after rensarking that he would
"give an imitation of how thew do
things in Kansas" proceeded to
smash up the fixtures. He then
ran outside, picked up cobble
stones and threw them through
the window. The bartender fired
five shots at him, none of which
took effect. Lawrence was locked
up, charged with malicious mis-
chief. The bartender was also
arrested for discharging fire arms
within the city limits.
Baron Wilhelm Won Rothschild~
head Of the banking firm of that
name, died Friday.
$$$
A train, with Lord Kitchener
and body of troops, proceeding
toward Middleburg, an armored
pilot engine preceding, was de-
rallied by dynamite near Balmoral.
The Beers, who were in force.
opened fire, but were ultimately
driven off without loss of life.
$$-$
Queen Victoria is to be buried
with military honors February 2.
King and Emperor William will
head the procession.
Mrs. Carrie Nation caused a
great furry among the joint
keepers Of Topeka, Kan, Satur-
day. The keepers of the saloons
had been appraised Of her arrival
and intentions, and when she
arrived at Ed. Myers joint she
was confronted by the wife of that
individual, who rained blow after
blow on her head with a broom
stick, while Myers stood by and
encouraged the effort A thousand
people had gathered, but none at
tempted to interfere. A police
man appeared later and gave her
protection. Mrs. Nation at last
found refuge in the editorial
rooms Of the Topeka Capital.
Six hundred Indians threaten
Bustow, I. T. Arrest of two light
horsemen causes the rebellious
Snakes to assume an alarming
attitude. Town is guarded by
pickets, and citizens are prepared
Tor an attack.
$$$
A train with troops and military
stores on board was waylaid and
captured on Friday by the Beers
near Fourteen Stream, north Of
Kimberley. The republicans cap
tured small part of Dublin Flu
siliers, then blew up culvert and
waited for the train.
$3.50
Aguinaldo positively refuses all
offers of the commission. Says
amnesty means obedience to the
will Of Mckinley. Declares he
will never place trust in American
promises.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-01-31

RECENTLY, Mollie Norris then an inmate of the
st. Paul Workhouse, was granted pardon under
circumstances which now have become the cause Of
quite scandal and which will likely prejudice the
Board in the consideration of petitions in the future
Former assistant county attorney chief Of police,
w. j. Footner Fred G. Schiffman and Others appear
to have signed the petition for her discharge under
circumstances which now cause Attorney General
Douglas have the matter brought before the grand
jury. A suspicion is current that money used
in producing satisfactory showing.
Through just such occurrences it is that the
Board is led to become more or less biased in the
consideration of petitions. Public sentiment, al
ready, seems to have too much influence the
action of the Board and such matters turn up.
In this very we have pretty exemplifca-
ton of the influence Of public sentiment a
preventative of the court Former Assistant County
Attorney Zolman in an interview with representa-
tive Of the press which in part transcribe from
Mondays Pioneer Press, said: "On the day that
pardon was granted and late in the evening two
newspaper men, Messrs. Hennessy and Van Smith,
came to my office and, Mr. Hennessy doing all the
talking informed that application for pardon had
been made and that the governor desired letter
from me to the facts.
II demurred at first, stating that while on the
so much notorety about the that did not care
to subject myself to any more criticism Mr.. Hen
messy informed that Mr. O'Connor had Endorsed
the application and that ought not to care for any
criticism
Then he consented.
Think of such representative of the lava
dispenser Of ustice (?) Under oath he promised to
execute the law Gustice); representative of
the court he told uries in other Words rather than
condemn innocent nondeserving man, in case
of doubt give verdict of acquittal-he deliberately
states that in BELIEF on the facts she was en-
titled to pardon, but there had been so much
notorety about the he did not care to subject
himself to criticism. dispenser of justice p
under such belief wilfuly neglecting to Immediate
ly secure the womans pardon, even after request,
refusing to act for fear of public criticism and only
after being urged and told that the petition was
already signed by Mr.. O'Connor, an officer of the
police force, did he comply.
| man who wantonly takes life becomes can
dldate for prison, man who wantonly withholds
liberty CONTRARY to law well submit the to
our readers.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-01-31

AN EDITORIAL in recent issue of the Oswego
On. Y Times anent the management OF the Mis-
sissippi State Prison opens with the statement
that the report of that prison makes the best show
ing in the economical management of prisoners ever
given; and to mind some of the facts mentioned
in the editorial are worthy of consideration by
this State.
One Of the greatest obstacles in the conduct of
a prison is the health of the men, The many re-
ports from various prisons that come to notice
invariably show large sick list and it is seldom
that you find an inmate with other than pald
haggard, we would almost say deathlike countenance
At best the ventilation of the small cells &C.
cupied by the men will be deficient shop work can
not counteract the effect of night or holiday
dured in these enclosures. What the men need is
pure air and an interval under the nvigorating rays
of Gods sunlight.
Under the system now in vogue in Mississippi
the health of men is noteworthy and gratifying
unexcelled by any other State Where formally the
prison the of great expense it is made
a source of income, and without in any way being
detrimental to the health Of its inmates. The
management Of that prison has purchased and con-
ducts farming on about $4,000 acres Of land For
the year 1900 the value of the crops produced on
the farm was about $198O0O not counting the hay
grown for the live stock and the vegetables and pork
consumed by the prisoners The expenses for the
year were something over 100000, including the
purchase of stock and Of farming implements, and
the net profit to the State therefore, is about $685..
600. Recently the Board purchased another 10000
acre farm for $4,000 with the profits Of the year
before last and the management now expects to
double the profits of the past
Let us hope that action will be soon taken by
our State to alleviate the uncalled for injury to
prisoners and thus give the men a chance to build
up their constitutions instead of almost wrecking
them
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-01-31
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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1901-01-31

The second biennial report of the Board Of
Managers of the Minnesota State Reformatory for
the fiscal years ending July 81 1900 has just been
received at this office.
No notable changes are recorded The labor Of
the institution has been employed in the construc-
ton Of buildings, in cutting and quarrying stone
and on the thousand acre farm. The health of the
men is good and precaution taken by causing all
inmates to be vaccinated.
The management recommends the purchase Of
more land suitable amount of which can be OBJ
tanned contiguous to the present holdings.
MRS. MAUD DARLINGTON BOOTH whose incessant
work in behalf of the inmates of Eastern penitentia
ries as we'll ex-convicts has for her the be-
fitting appellation "Little Mother, is now pushing
forward the good work in this state.
Nearly two thousand young listened to her
address at the Central Presbyterian church. ST. Paul.
Sunday, which was held under the auspices of the
Y.MCA.
She stated that her plan is to 60 among the
prisoners in the prison and talk to them and teach
them showing the men that if they desire it there is
chance for them to lead honest upright lives after
their release. When the prisoners have completed
their terms she encourages them to go to the Hope
Farm, where they given employment and a
splendid home until she is able to outside
pIoyment for them.
In response to her request for aid in her prison
work wherein she asked for to join the mainte-
nance league and pledge themselves to give 81 a
month for carrying on the work, the compliance
gratifying and large crowd stepped to the platform
to give their promise.
Under the leadership of Mrs. Booth this work
will show noticeable progress, for she always
suits action to words.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-12-20
Las AN!!LLAS DANESAS
PROBLEMAS GRAVES

made darse como un hecho que los
L. l., fTnidos han comprado por la cantidad
Ests1C5 5o0 600, las antillas pertenecientes Dl-
@sarcs faItsndo solamente Hrme ell tratado
: y ,av Cristhian'
osas islas al verse vendidos asf como
Sssaos de carneros pero suponemos serA
nsaSSEIa de los puertorriquefi1s que tambi6n
glsa caddos como Sc traspasa una grania,
ils'o .oonos todo es decir, una actitud pa :
aia -. .fdaba nraoonr,rno. ;. !,
.ta,, que Sc determine para dichas islas,
ns ona representar puede para nuestros pro-
!.rss, econ6mlco poftico, Ia adquisici6n de
sa coIonias
% nropone darles una Amplia autonomfa.
w. - que in5ud8b:emente ha de agrsdar
~ los nsturales, qne una ley territorial.
s ~, damostrarfa, en- primer termino que al
s,oersso, rsspetsndo 10 que estatuye Ia Cons
g@1sl6n. no Sc haya muy dispussto conceder
W. nueyss posesiones adquiridas, iguales de.
aha, cue los territories y E,tados de Ia
ToI5n. En- segnndo tetmino, esas antillas en-
,s,ln dIsfrutando de mayores derechos II.
sartldes que Puerto Rico, puesto que SO regl-
n nor un slstema auton0mico tan expansive
.,r5 e que dlsfruta Canada.
"a cambio Puerto Rico, que al llegar los
,nertcanos, dlsfrutaba De una amplia autono-
n, v6se despoiado de ella, volviendo hkcia
,trss, al gobierno unipersonal de los goberna-
lyrss sin esperanzas por ahora, de mejorar su
rstsma poIi5co. Por el contrario; la condi-
r5o servll de uua parte de los nativos, ,se empe.
i, en- reVestir los gobernadores civiIes ame-
T.snos de las mismas facuItades attributes
ous dlsfrutaban los antiques generates espa-
iJss Dlganlo los bills votados por Ia Csmara
ID deegados en- los que SO despoj6 los ayun-
anlsntos de las facultades auton6micas Que
yo;eisn, para ponerlas en- manos del goberna-
Sr Y digalo tambien, esa recepci6n apara-
bss con que en- estos momentos Sc estarA reel
bIsndo en- San Juan Mr.. Hunt, en- Ia que no
btan las salvas de cahonazos para anunciar
l. vapor que conduce q Su ExceIencta como
lice Ell progrsma-las comisiones ofeiales; la
ruardis de honor; la gran parada militar; la
procession ciyca; Ell consabdo banquete, etc,
atc Muy lejos estsmos, pues, de adquirir esos
isfschos terrltoriales de cue sc nos viene ha-
1ando con harta frecuencia, psro que noso-
ros que pensamos con alguna logica, vemos
ada dia mas leianos. Nj siquiera nos queda
j consuelo de recupersr nuestra perdida au-
onomfa.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-12-20

I'm cuanto al aspecto econ6mico, no Sc ne.
cesisa prof1ndizar mucho para comprender
que empeorara con la adquisici6n de esos nue..
vos territories. Es fndudable que sus nro1nc
tos adqu1rirAn las mfsmas franouicfas que oh
sengan Jos de Puerto Rico; como los adouirf-
ran los De Cuba, cuyo tratado de reciprocidad
sera a. necho, pesar de la oposici6n que lie
nacen los productores de remolacha Esto ain
contar a las F.ipinas, donde una yez estabIa-
cioo el gobierno civil, Sc esta tableceran las mis-
mas franquicias. Tendremos, pues. a pne .to
hlco iuchando econ6micaments con todos esos
competidores, sin mas marcado natural oue
ell de los Estados Undos.
En- tiempos de Espsfis, no tsnfamos para
nuestr0s azucares mas competitor Que Cuba:
pero en- cambo disfrut6bamos de varios mer-
cadOs europeos; decir, podfamos comarciar
no solo con Espahay y Estados Unidos, sino On
ell resto del mundo. Hoy, por ell contrarfo.
tenemos que ir unctdos al CAIRO q nerlcano. Sc
reducen nuestros mercados SO aumenta ell
nhnero de nuestros com petidores.
En- cuanto ia Estaci6n Naval. que no
dejaba de ser IN benedcio muy grande para La
capital de la isla, mas que probable Sc esta-
biezca en- San Thomas una vez ado nirida esta
isla, por ser punto mas extrat6gico Que ell
nuestro, de mejores condolences para ell ira
fco por Ell canal.
Desde ell punto social, quiz&s tamtieu re
vista una amenaza grave; pues una ve2 consi-
deradas esas antiias ai fgual de Puerto Rico.
colonias americanas, sus naturalss tendran
peri sctlsimo derecho para emigrar nuessra
isis; y dada Ia densdad de pobIsci6n de esas
antillas y 10 POGO remunerado que allf ell
traba jo actuaimente, la irrupci6n de trabaia.
dores <cocoos1 <tortoef1 no SO hara es-
perar. Recuerdese que principles de la In
vasi6n va qusieron introducirse aquf, hnbo
necesdad de dictar una orden general prohi-
biendo tai immigration.
Pero una vez que SO les considere tan
americanos como nosotros, no habra ley al
guna possible que les prohiba venir Puerto
Rico. La amena5a para ell trabajador puerto
rriquefio es grave; pues esa gense trsbaja por
menos saiarfo, y pronto e jornasro puerto
rriquefo sera sustituiio por Ell x:ocoos en- las
haciendas, como ha ocurrtdo va en- Vieques.
Asf, pnes, los probiemas graves que para
nosotros entraf1a Ia adauisici0n de esas islas,
estAn & la vista Y de elos deben ocuparse los
que en- ell deber estzn de defender los intereses
de esta isla.
Por hoy apuntamos ligeramente el NAL,
reserva de tratario con mas detenci6n cnando
llegue ell momento oportuno.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-12-20
Caguas y su pOrvenlr

Oaguas tlene IN porvenir cercano bril-
lsnte.
nadie 80 escapa esta realidad.
Stuada en- Ia carretera central, cerca de
t0nde residen las autoridades superiores. con
:smpos fertiles, con magnihcas fabricas de ta-
5scos exceentes ingenios azucareros, estA
asmsds representa- un importante papel
% oil orien de los negocios.
La installation aquf de la Corte del Distri-
10y e psso del ferrocarril del senor Roy Sto-
ns, daran mucho movimiento 10 oiadad; y ell
royImlento es vida.
Pero para el sonjunto solo f.lta que Sc &C
aYsel EN- pr4stto del m unici pio, que, entonees
como ss pisnsa, Sc concIuyan las obras de la
arce p1blics; se incien las del acueducto;
Use srresle 81 ornate con Ia composition de
TALES el establecimiento del alum brado elec-
flco.
Cue ESQ no SO ouede en- proyectos, que Sc
gsstone, que consiga; los sefores del Con
Hjo municipal recibirAn las eternss bendicio-
sss de compueblanos.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-12-20
UN ATROPELLO

Nuestro enthusiastic correIigionario don Ar
asndo Rodriguez, de Mayagdez, ha sido vfcti-
10 De un atropello en- Yauco.
Rodriguez sslfa del club federal dopde
nonnnci6 un discurso fu6 sgredido per Pc
no Rivera, recibiendo IN tremendo garrotazo
Ala mejilla izquierda.
! Aquel tiene enemigos personales en-
aluco Sc comprende que Ia polftica inter-
tno en- al asunto
:, Rodriguez es un obrero inteligente y hon.
'Sao que gozs de generates sim pstfas.
NJ. Pot Scriptuns: la policfa presenci6 fmpa-
"ia Ia sgresi6n.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-12-20
Suicide en- AgGas buenas

Sc nos informa que en- Aguas buenas ocu-
rri6 anoche una tentative de suicide.
Un sefior del comerclo de aqualla locali-
dad, parene que hostigado por ineiudi bles COM
promises to no esa g ouci6n.
e. tai sef1,r as extranjsro tom6 con tan
to fervor ID polftica republicans cue Sc propu-
so favorecer sus correiigionarios poniendoles
tiendas ventorrillos.
Como consecuencia ahora se hala an MI
les aprietos hasta s punto de perder su Ba-
cionalidad, pues ys ell Consul de su nacl6n le
ha reprendido amonestado fuertemente.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-12-20
-ogia Regeneration
SA N JU A N

i. Liavadas efecto las eIecciones generates
d, b. 'os Funcionarios que han de regir esta Lo-
to: Fo ano ~ AOo~'
Venerable Maestro, Francisco Cordero
stes; primer vigiante, Ricardo A. Gsndfs;
Disundo vigilsnte, Hlp6ito Perez; Orador
,yusa ,,o,a 40 de Gran Logis, Ramon Fsle6n; Sc
Il pafo. Federico Yumet; Tesorero, Juan Jo-
t..n.Asi Limos1ero. j. P. Ofvera; Msestro de
lsg.n nonias, Juan Bsssiro; Primer Dtacono,
s:njurjos. rj''' 'esuhu0 D'A'0no'
: 1oaos nuestra enhorabnena,
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-12-20
Notas venezolanas

Censufas
e. gobierno venezolano censura los apsra-
tos de fuerza del gobierno aleDAn, esti-
mando que este hace unos e'ardes que no
son necessrios, pues no ha empleado ahora los
medios hzbiles de la diplomacia, que 6sta no
Sc ha sgotado.
Preeviendo desembareos
Adn cuaudo cree ell gobierno venezolano
oue Alemapia no ha empeado ell medic de Ia
dtplomamacfa. ell ministro de guerra ha dis
puesto estacionar fuerzas en- pCntos fmportan-
tss de las costss en- provision de que barcos
aiemanes que rodean aquellas, desembarquen
sus gentes.
Bareos undos
Los barcos de la marina alemans. que ma
vegsban en- grupos dispersos. Sc han undo en-
nm solo y grueso cuerpo, s1n cnando no SO
aearcan 4 los puertos SO sabs que han establs-
cido sus pontones por aquellos mares.
Sobre la pista
Los barcos de Ia marina americana estAn
empire sobre In pista dc aquslla sseuadra'
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-12-20
CAUsA "BoER y

La pa2
Ei general boer Botha ha contessadoA una
propuests de paz que le ha dirigido ell genera
lfsimo ipgles lord K tchener, dicisndo que
aceptarfa la paz bal 10 una autonomfa amplia
81 protectorado de Francis 6 Rusis, comprome-
ti6ndose 3 pagsr una indemnizaei6n fngla-
terra.
No Sc da credito
En- Lnndres no SO Ga cr4dito esta version
pues Ell Departamenbo de la Guerra MEGA en-
absolute que Kitchener no ss haya ajustado
las 6rdenes que ha recibido.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-12-20
CASO CURTOSO

Es IN verdadeFo case curioso al que ocu-
Ito una sefiora de Salinas.
Venia sufriendo un sgudo dolor On Ell dido
tsrecho probaba con remedies de distintos
l,cultativos sin obtener mejorsj muy al con-
traro, empez6 un-dia O. sentirse un bnlto in
i.rlor que hR ido aumentando por Ell pabell0n
ta Ia orejs en- forma de IN guineo datil mi
aendo va tres pulgadas de longitud.
Eo Ia pr6xima semana sufri6 Ia paciente
ana operaci6n qurhrgca en- Ia capital.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-12-20
Proceso por asesinato

Aver Sc vic ante la Corte de Distrito de
s'n Juan Ell juicio contra Liberato Castro y
Rosendo Cepeds alias Pescotto, por muerte
lsyosa de un infeliz cerca del campo del no
no.
Actu6 como fiscal ell de la Suprema don
Emilio del Toro como defensor don Manuel
aossy.
Los reos estkn convictos del horrible cri-
men.
Hoy Sc dictaf& Ia seutencie.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-12-20
Misas de aguinaldo

A los aeordes del pasa- calle <fberiaS SO
asaltar4 madana la <Colonia Espanola>, por el
SClub madrugador.s
Sc teme, con raz6p, que los ssaltaptss
sean derrotados, pues Ia Colonia crenta para
gu defansa con un nutrido ej6rcito de hermo-
sas danas, cuyas miradas de fuego son capa-
ces de anonadsr al combatiente mas atrevido.
AL frmarse la paz, Sc bailaran algunas
dan2ass
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-12-20
1900 DOLLARS i"

En- las areas municip pales de Humacao exis-
te IN fondo en- la actuaidad de MIL QUINIEN-
Tos dollars.
Y las atenciones sst&n al dia.
Tomen nota los ayuntam lentos republics.
nos.
Asf es como administra los hombres del
partido federal.
Ast,