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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-01-07

self that l would like to see John
occupy the electric chair just long
enough to raise few good sized blister
under his coat tails.
Mr.. Wise was not only grammar
shark, but he was. also punctuation
6end. Among other papers be read
on grammar and punctuation was
one entitled, ."The value OF q Comma"
and to illustrate this paper he told us
of q costly error he once made while he
was secretary of his fathers bank.
When he had finished reading this
paper local character whom the boys
called Bill Nye, arose and offered to
bet any man sin the circle one dollar
against q Canadian ten cent piece that
John couldn't tell the difference between
a question mark. and a rag spicker's
hook. John was Of such q sensitive
nature that he actually took offense at
what was said. / afterwards learned
that at the time he claimed he was
secretary in his fathers bank he was
filling the double position of night clerk
and general utility man in five cent
lodging house. .1.-.
70 my knowledge, John was the first
man who ever refused to hand his
manuscript over to the secretary of the
circle after reading it.
The last paper Mr.. Wise read before
this circle was one entitled, "The Nude
in Art" Now John was moralist OF
the Anthony Comstock type and in
| order to cover the nakedness Of his
subject he boosted several large bolts
of rhetorical silk from the writings of
others and was caught with the goods
on and expelled from the circle.
/ The last time heard from John was
! through the medium of letter written
by a friend four years ago. At the
time this friend saw him he wasn't
filing the chair of Greek in an Eastern
college but was in Minneapolis saloon
seated on high stool delving into the
mysteries of plate of free lunch.
i f. M.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-01-07

servants and maid servants, and when
ever they fail to bring acertain amount
of money into my treasury 1 fire, them,
and hire me more profitable servants.
So teIegraphed to DR.. v. Digger to go
to Egypt and dig UP the manuscript or
tablet, on which was written, or en-
grayed, the story of the King and the
Beggar Maid. : also instructed my
banker, M. Cr@sps, of Paris, to put
$2O,O00,0OO at the disposal of DR.. Y.
Digger. The result Of this expedition
will be published some other time.
$500.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-01-07
The Chautauqua
..s . s.. .s. Papers.
: r. ODDSANDENDS, In refer
b ring to the recent actionao Of
the Chautauqua circle, 9au-

~ vrr-
thorizing the publication of
papers read before that body asks if
these opapersy are not ~unsuited and q
little off color for THE MIRROR" .e~s
Most enfphaticalfy NO. They are not
iunsu5ted yorsoff color for any pnblica-
tfon that pretends to be an example of
modern and dsprogFessfve journalism.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of the local
circle and advocated the adoption Of
the rule In question. His only motive
i'm doing soswas that those whoaare not
members might jndirectlys reap some
of the benefits OF the organization.
None Of the members care 8 rap about
having their papers pahlished; but to
withhold them when they would be read
seemed rather, SELFISH and &c The
Iinstitution ie fs given the preference
over other pubiications.7 az a-tr.iG
Tie object OF the circle is to promote
the moral and intellectual liJuprove-
ment Of its members, and il our papers
accomplish this purpose (which they
undoubtedly do) 1t is in perfect harmony
with the objects of THE MIRROR.
THE, MIRROR is not a newspaper,
except in SO far as 1t chronicles the
local happenings. It's more q period
ical, rejecting the views Of the con-
tributors and disseminating useful and
instructive information for the benefit
of its readers. For articles of their kind
there is no better source Of supply than
| the Pierian Circle. Our papers deal
with live topics Of the day and when
they refer to aancient people or ancient
times" are thosetof which every Ameri
can should possess at least limited
knowledge. Those who have no in
lclination towards mental development
should not read the Chautauqua papers.
They should read our current maya
zines, sensational yellowsback novels
or sheet of cheap jokelets. In them
twill be found an excellent breeding
| ground for a decaying mentality. But
IL man hopes to think strongly, to
/ mentally carry the burdens incident to
tmanhond and good citizenship, to be a
man amongst men, then he should fll
his mind with such information as is
contained in the papers referred to.
! If they are q benefit to THE thirty
men who compose the circle, then there
4 ID no reason why through The MIRROR
4 theX Cannot beza help stQsthes six hum
df6d others who compose the colony.
G.S.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-01-07
"A Poet IS a Poef. y
I OTHING affords me greater
pleasure at this time than to
\ give to the readers short

reply to the two subjet is, ".rhe
Point of View"and .From Here and
There" which appeared in late issue.
am glad that the correspondent feels
that will be an apt scholar, as it will
certainly be an incentive for me in the
endeavor to fathom the depths of
thought that will be contained in the
remaining lectures.
When G.. S. sent IN the poem "Pat
Mcbride and l." he evidently did
not take the pains to read it over, let
alone making short study of it. If
he did, it shows plainly that he is in
capable of the study of English poetry.
There is not one point in the whole
poem to indicate that its author was
not a successful professional man. The
fact that the poem was found in one
of his old scrapbopks after death shows
that the author had written it as q
recreation, and not for publication.
He beautifully portrays the difference
between his sphere in life as profes-
sional man and that of the farmer Pat
Nc Bride. The fact that he was able
to express his thoughts as he did,
certainly shows that he was capable of
touching more lives for good than a
hundred farmers like Pat Mcbride. If
G. s. had taken second look at the
notation preceding thezpoem he would
have discovered that Otto F.. .Pearre
was qualified attorney and is not class.
ed among the poets of the present age
Now coming to the article "From
Here aud There" this was but an in.
| PRODUCTION TO aseries Of lectures he.will
give, If requested, on poets and poetry
Knowing that his lectures were. fol
publication, he began them by giving 9
short biography Of himself. The maiI
point in this short sketch was ilfs desire
ltosimpress upon his readers the facI
I that he is an authoritys on EAglisi
literature. especially. the poetica
branch OF It.
z He "opens the instructive part of hi
lecture, by giving as q definition Of ,
poet, "a poet isa poet" Now this il
q very complicated definition, and hi
will no doubt study. the root Of the woFt
and enlarge upon It. in the COMING
4 lectures. Altar the definition b
touched briefly nlep the nature 0
poets in general. HhtB point he viii
mo doubt discuss more t1liy, giving u
illustrations and facts to- prove hi
assertions. Then he will give US seyera
lectures on s.The Study Of Poetry. tw
. or three OF the aGrowth and Founda
J tions Of Peetfy,r snd at least four NOR
on .sFhe falcencal ~ Poetry, Psst an
! Present"
When the lectures are completed tls
will no doubt be entertaining and VI
look we'll in book form, dedicated to q
apt scholar, bound in blue OF red cove
and lettered in gold upon its cove
} reflections on Poets and Poetry, b
|. q Noted Teacher" g S =
Evidently G. s. cannot associate an,
t thing with progress, unless it is Of
tangible nature. He confuses tang
s bility with progress, mental develol
Q ments with laziness and manual labt
3 with ignorance.
q r. When q manridicuies any particuis
/ class of writer's, Eltke t0ssse him 81
!. down to bdsinss and prove his asse
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-01-07
John Wise.

paper Read Bsfore the Cr ,usauq,la circle.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-01-07

EMILE reader, | offer you the
correct and duly .authenti-
Gated version of the old story
- of the King and the Beggar
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-09

the home seeker and how much neces-
sary cash they must have with them
az this time instead Of only dash and
daring as characterized former OPEN
ings of the public domain,
South Dakota-Rosebud reservation
4t6 900 acres 81 per acre, opening IN
July.
Montana--One million one hundred
thousand acres 81 25 per acre, limit for
any one entry $40 acres, opening in
August.
Minnesota--Red Lake reservation,
100000 acres. practically same condi-
lions obtain as in the Rosebud reserva-
tion.
North Dakota--DeYils Lake reservo-
ton l04,4l6 acres at 81 so an acre
opening IN July.
Government officials in Washington
who will have general direction of
the lottery plans execution are conli-
dent that the coming drawing viii
prove more successful and satisfactory
to every one concerned than have any
Of the past attempts of the government
TO help the home seekers Of the west to
permanent abiding places. Previous
attempts TO distribute free lands have
been attended by the greatest disor-
der and some times by the loss of life,
The strenuous life Of the homeseeker
ls under the new order Of things, TO be
eliminated and the orderly settlement
Of the country is to follow upon the
heels of disorder
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-09
NATURALIZATION FRAUDS.
Many Members of the New York
Police Are Beneficlarics.

New York, May o,--In the course OF a
sweeping investigation into naturaliza-
ton frauds which has been In progress
here during the past 10 months, the
authorities have been informed that
many members OF the police force hold
papers said 10 have been secured by
methods not I'm accord with the law.
Most of the men under suspicion are said
TO have been on the force some years.
Il IS likely every natural2ed policeman
I'm Greater New York will be examined.
Asst. United States Dist.-Atty, Max
appointed some time ago by Atty, Gen.
Knox at the request Of United states
Dist, Atty Burnett, TO prosecute those
who hold and traffic I'm spurious citizens
papers, said in regard to the matter:
Arrangements have just been COM
pleted between the department OF JUS
tice and state Superintendent OF Elec-
tons Morgan, that the bureau or cleo
lions and the United States district at
torney's office shall cooperate We are
informed that n considerable number
OF the police force hold papers obtained
by fraud, or have never been natural
lied.
"The cooperation Of the government
with the bureau OF elections VIII en-
able the district attorney to have Wit
nesses subpoenaed,
1T il our plan TO subpoena, II neces-
sary, every naturalized policeman ana
examine him as to his naturalization,
date OF arrival In this country, and So
on. II will be useless for any Of them
To tell anything but the truth, because
the government has In It's possession
the evidence with regard TO their land
ing"
Since the inauguration Of the WORK
more than year ago about 100 men
have been convicted of completely In
securing fraudulent papers. Most OF
them were Italians. one hundred cases
are still pending In the courts.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-09
AT THE WORLDS FAIR.
The Swedish Pavilion Formally
Opened,

ST. Louis. May 9.--The Swedish pavilion
at the St Louis fair was formally opened
today The building was erected after the
style Of Swedish country house. by an
organization Of residents Of Sweden and
America The pavilion was rendered by
Frederick Boberg, architect and represen-
tative OF The Swedish section. President
Francis made an address of welcome In
behalf Of the exposition and a nslmbef
Of other speeches followed.
A life sized bust Of King Oscar II
stands on a pedestal at the entrance. The
interior Is elaborately decorated in white
and gold and with specimens OF Swedish
pottery and chinaware, Tho hoaduartcrs
Of the Swedish royal commission will be
located In the pavilion
Queen Liliukoalani the doposod ruler Of
Hawaii, accompanied by her adopted son,
former Prince Cupi and his wife and a
number OF friends arrived today from
Washington and took apartments I'm tho
Inside inn, Inside the grounds The par
ty expects to remain In st. Louis about
two weeks and q number of entertain
mcnts have been planned IN honor Of the
Vititors.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-09
Resolved to Eat no More.

New York. May 9,-Having become
convinced through months Of porting
over literature on the subject Of at
tanning perfect health through abstain
ing from food and ignoring all things
material, Mrs. Bessie Nunzinsky of this
city, resolved a week ago TO eat no
more She Is now In the physchopathic
ward of Bellevue hospital and the doc
tors fear she will die unless they can
prevail upon her to take food.
After fasting seven days Mrs. Nun
zinsky declared that her husband and
three children should have nothing
more to cat, she having satisfied herself
that food was a fallacy. Convinced
that his wife had lost her mind, Nun
zinsky had her removed to the hospital,
where she still refuses to eat.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-09
LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS.
Delegates to International Con-
vention Arriving I'm Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, Cal. May 9.-Delegates
TO the sixth biennial convention of the
International Bro herhood OF Locomo-
tive Engineers, which conyenes in this
city next Wednesday have already ar
rived in considerable numbers and are
coming In today on every train. II Is
estimated that 800 Of the total 900 dele
gates, which viii compose the conven-
ton, have arrived and that by tomor-
row practically the whole number viii
be here. Among the latest arrivals are
the following party Of grand officers,
who came from the east by way Of San
Francisco; Grand Chief Engineer w.
s. Stone, First Grand Engineer r, s.
Ingraham, Second Grand Engineer and
Editor Of the Engineers Journal G. II.
Salmons Third Grand Engineer Delos
Everett, Second Grand Asst Engineer
j. G, Currie, Grand Chaplain G.. r.
Dority. Mrs. w. A. Murdoch, president
and Mrs, Harry ST. Clair, secretary Of
the ladies auxiliary.
The convention will last until June 2
and will pass upon many legislative
matters for the good Of the order New
grand officers are also to be chosen
The convention win ntersfcfie its
business sessions with many excursions
and entertainments, which have been
planned by the local committees.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-09
Seaman's Friend Society,

New York, May 9.--The seventy-sixth
anniversary of the American Seaman's
Friend Society has been observed here
at the collegiate church. Rev. DR.. Dom
ala Sage Mackay preached, his subject
being What America owes to the
Sea"
In his annual report the secretary,
Rev. G.. Mcpherson, said that during
the past year the society sent out $40
loan Libraries, Of which 9S We're new
and PIP reftted and re-shipp-d. The
total number of volumes IN these libra
rles was 12,4OO, among which were
1920 new books, The whole number of
Libraries sent out by the society and
now on various yesselA or in places
easily accessible to seamen, number
ll,ll6, and are composed Of 59S242 vol
umes. on naval vessels and in marine
hospitals 1914 libraries have been
placed and in the life saving stations
there are 1862 Libraries.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-09
AN ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY
Pupils Of Public Schools Prepare Spec
linens Of Their Needlework

Mrs. Alice Tomlinson, instructor Of
sowing In the public schools, has had
the pupils OF the grammar grades pre-
pare specimens Of their work for the
Utah educational exhibit. The display
is unlquo and attractive in all respects
II has been on exhibition at Keith
o'Brien's, the collection comprising
specimens Of fancy and plain sewing,
done by the various pupils. The most
notable Of them Is q Nag with the CEN
terpiece having the stars and stripes IN
applique, while the frame work con-
tGlns the names Of the states with the
date of their admission TO the Union
all done in nccdlework There ls also
A Quilt with squares containing pictures
in outline done with the needle, and be-
sides these are specimens Of darning
that would reflect credit upon the most
experienced housewife. The collection
ia 10 be sent today TO take its place IN
tho ST. Louis exhibition,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-09
"OF COURSE WE WILL WIN
Gentleman from Japan Says Russia is
Up Against the Real Thing.

Hachlro Senow, secretary Of the Jap
anese American Industrial corporation
Of San Francisco is u visitor at the
Wilson. He IL personal acquaintance
and great admirer Of Admiral Togo
OF the japanese fleet, who has, accord
ing to the press dispatches, at last sue
ceeded in bottlIng up Port Arthur
Togo Is a son Of the province OF
SatAma," said he, (Which has pro-
duced more fighting men than any oth-
en- province in Japan lie was educated
and trained in England, ana appointed
commander in the navy a few years
ago. The first time he distinguished
himself was during the japanese CHI
nese war, when he sunk the Kow-Shang,
a boat carrying 5000 Chinese soldiers
the flower OF the Chinese army
"In San Francisco, the japanese are
almost frenzied with Joy over the re-
ports OF the victories In Manchura.
VIM why, Of course we VIII win.
Heretofore It has been impossible for
The Japanesc to land anywhere, but
since the victory on the Yalu river, an
that is changed, | expect that within n
week. we VIII hear Of our army cutting
of the Trans-siherlan railroad. That
win be about the end. They can send
ali the men IN their kingdom down into
Manchu-ia, but If the railroad II lost.
an Is lost,
That road Is in very poor condition,
as / understand II, and cannot trans
port provisions for more than SOO'OOO
soldiers. The Russian navy has been
crippled to such an extent That they
cannot depend upon supplies from that
source. Now, why shouldn't Japan
win?
III no foreign power interferes, II
will be a long struggle, But ! notice
from papers sent TO me by Japan that
prominent officers of the army ana
navy predict the end Of the war WITHIN
| two years"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-09
HAROLD CLARKE SUICIDES.
He Had Been at Monte Carlo and
Lost Heavily.

Paris, May 9.-~Harold T. Clarke liv.
ing in New York and San Francisco,
son of the late jeremiah Clarke, of San
Francisco killed himself IN a leading
hotel here today by blowing off the top
of his head with a revolver He had
been touring the continent for several
months and had just arrived in Paris
from Monte Carlo, where It is under
stood he lost heavily. Clarke's mother
and sister, who are In this city, are UNI
able 10 give the slightest clue as to the
cause of his suicide. The deceased
was 81 years Of age. The body will
be shipped to the United States.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-09
F. A. DAvEY PROMOTED.
Young Salt Lake Stenographer Who
Joined the Navy Scores Hit.

Fred a. Davey, who was formerly
stenographer for Knolln a CO. in this
city, but who later Joined the navy as
n yeoman, IS now pay clerk Of the
North Atlantic squadron, with all the
privileges appertainiug thereto, such
H. the word received in this city by his
mother. T.. 4. Davey OF the general
passenger department. of the oregon
Short Line In the form OF a wire. The
youny man promoted is well known in
this cSy ana his action IN Joining the
navy aNthe time was subject to consd-
cradle eminent, When he did 80 how
ever. he Md, Don't you worry, there
IS q chancNto get on In the navy. and
| am going n have try for H."
Apparenuy\tho young man, who Is
but q years y IL, has lost no time IN
trying. As y\man he received a sal
AIRY OF $40 a month He now has the
same rank as an\enslgn, receives 300
a month, and doe\not have to secure
shore leave, and car\Iso wear civilians
clothes when aghoreN lie was yeoman
on the Massachusetts, and has been but
is months IN the service,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-09
NJ. PLESKE DEED,
He Was Formally Russian Min
ister of Finance.

London, May "a dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph company from st.
Petersburg announces the death there
Mt o'clock this morning of NJ, Pleske,
late minister Of finance.
VI. Pleske who was born IN 1852, was
the son OF Russian general OF Ger
nan extraction. lie entered the min
istry of finance when 20 years OF age
and was credited with being a disciple
or VI. DeWitto whom he succeeded as
minister OF finance. In December last,
NJ Pleske became seriously III as the
result Of an injury TO his spine In a
carriage accident some time previously
ana was obliged TO undergo an opera
uon and In January OF this year was
said TO be dying, peritonltIs having set
H. He was al that time relieved IRON
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-09
DIR. MILLSPAUGH HERE.
Salt Lake Teachers viii Tender Him a
Reception Tomorrow,

DR. Mllspaugh. formerly principal of
the salt Lake Collegiate Institute and
superintendent Of the Salt Lake city
schools, arrived this afternoon, from
Los Angeles, where he has been APP
pointed principal Of the state normal
school. DR.. Milspaugh will be the
guest, while In this city Of Principal
Caskey Of the Collegiate Institute, and
will be given reception at 1870 pm.
IN the First Presbyterian church, where
the teachers Of the city schools have
been invited to meet the doctor DR..
Millspaugh has been of late years prin-
clpal of the Minnesota State Normal
school at Winona.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-09
FOUR DROWNED.
Mother and Three Children
While fording a River.

Milan, Kansas, May 9--While ford
ing the Chickaska river, one mile north
or here, wagon containing w. Ham
Ian, wife and five children, was over
turned. The woman and three children
We're drowned Mr. Hanlan rescued
Two children after several hours effort.
Inc bodies Of the four drowned have
not been recovered.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-09
COLORADO COAL STRIKE.
Announced inf Denver it VIII be
Settled by June I.

Denver, May 9.--It was announced
today at the office of the Colorado
Fuel & Iron company that the strike
In the southern Colorado coal fields
would be settled by June l. concessions
being made by both the operators and
the strikers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-09
JAPANESE REFUGEES.
British Steamship Sails from
VIadivostok With Them.

Warrington. May 9-The state depart
ment has received cabegram from
az Viadiyostok, stating that the Brit
ian merchant ship Ettrickdale had sailed
from Vladivostok Saturday for Japc aese
port with s28 Japanese refugees who had
boen picked up at korsakon on the ISL
and ~ sakhaiien. The cahlogram does
MOI Give Inc name OF the japanese port
al which the Ettrickdale wlp 49, Der
passenger1
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-09
Report on Russian Loan.

st, Petersburg, May AT a meeting
Of the financial department of the
council OF empire, under the presidency
Of Co mt Solsky TODAY the report of
the committee regarding the conclu-
sion of new per cent loan of $780,
600 600, to be issued in France, was APP
proved and signed It will be sane
toned by the emperor today
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-09

Mobile Ala. May "a local paper has
received letter from a new member OF
the italian colony at Palermo, 40 miles
north Of Aloble.stating that the colon
lists are In want; that children need food
and that conditions at the colony are pitt
liable An appeal Is made for aid and
the writer says the Italian consul at New
orleans has been advised Of the situation.
Tho colony Is made up of Italians recent-
~ brought from New York city.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-09
sALooN.KEEpER MURDERED
william Axtell of Basin, Mont,
Shot by Three Unknown Men.

Butte. Mont, May "a Basin, Mont
dlspa,ch says.
William ANtcll local saloonkecpor
was shot and killed last night hy three
unknown men who tried 60 hold up his
saloon, which was empty NJ the time.
Tho murderers escaped securing nothing.