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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-12-22
A Voyage Back to
Norway.

IT WAS in June, 18-, that four of
us started for New York on a
visit to our native country. To
describe the whole journey would
be impossible in this article, hence we
will only begin with our arrival in
Norway. Most of us have read more
or less about the land of the Midnight
Sum-" but how many of us have seen
it? 1t has chanced that the writer
has seen it many, many times. How
ever, all he wishes to say about the
Midnight Sun" in this article is, that
in order to gain an idea of its splendor
it must be seen. The sight is inde-
scribable. Here then, perhaps, will be
well to say that, to make good de-
scription of anything, aperson must be
perfect master of the language. The
writer is not perfect master of the
English language, at least, not as per-
feet as he would like to be. He must,
therefore, kindly ask his readers to be
blind to the gravest errors, hoping that
with time will come better perfection.
Certainly, for some years I had
known nothing like the happiness of
that voyage to my native land, with
its bright expectations, its sense of re.
lief. To look back upon that voyage is
like looking back into some other life
My heart bounded within me when the
red roofs and gables of Stavangel
came into sight, and 1 was the very
first to leap from the steamer, far toe
impatient to touch Norwegian sol
once more to dream of waiting for tht
more leisure members of the party
The quiet little town seemed still fas
asleep; scarcely met soul in th'
primitive streets, with their nea
wooden houses and their delightful
look of home. It came into my mine
how, years before, my fathers las
words had been "En glad hjemkoms
til gamle Norge" Ia happy return t
old Norway how for so long thes
words had seemed to me the bitteres
mockery, and how, at last they ha'
come true.
Later in the day, when we slowl
steamed into Bergen harbor and SAY
lonce more the place I had 80 ofte
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-12-22
AN OLD=FASHIONED CHRISTMAS TREE

One excitable youth is jumping up
and down in an ecstasy of joy, but his
vocabulary is limited to one word
which he shouts over and over and
over, eli -Hi-Hi"-Oh! of course!
That happens. 1t always does. Some
how every Christmas there is some one
to bring baby, and the baby bawls.
1t wouldn't be real Christmas if a
baby didn't cry. Usually tho, the
mother manages to quiet it, even tho
she does so with fear and trembling.
But then 'J,lst little" wouldn't hurt.
Yes, sir! Many young American
has earned his first taste for candy by
bowling at Christmas tree.
Then come the presents. First the
old man calls out a few names, and as
the happy youngsters march proudly
forward, he hands them their presents.
But, of course, he can't stop long! He
must visit the many other waiting
children, so he turns the tree and con-
tents over to willing deputies who
rapidly distribute the innumerable
packages. joy? Well 1 guess yes!
Every kid hugs some long-wished-for
treasure in his arms, while the older
people derive immeasurable fun from
jumping acks,-jacks-in-the-box,-ti
horns, etc.
When at last the tree is stripped
! when every present has an owner and
every owner sticky, candied face. the
the crowd files slowly out of the big
building, but not to bed. No, indeed
"Down town" there is hall with q
large expanse of passably smooth floor
and here the crowd-big and little
quickly finds its way, and far into tht
morning the tinkle of the piano
played by volunteers, beats out th'
time for tireless feet.
All! the old-fashioned Christmas fo
me. R. w.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-12-22
Christmas, 1904.

~ LID Father Time has taken
another annual step beyond
the nineteen hundred century
mark. To the world this step
is full of Significance. Gods mighty
truths have been preached to this
world for all these years, and during
all these years men, women and chill
dren have celebrated the Feast of the
Nativity. Let us now, on the thresh
hold of another festival, stop and con-
slider what it means to us. Have we,
after all these years of teaching, any
tangible evidence of the existence of
that love OH which His creed was
founded? Ifyour answer is yes, then
let me ask, "Where shall we seek this
divine love-? Is it to be found in the
modern chaotic alarms of the
street? Is it to be found in the carnage
of war, such as now holds the stage in
the Far East? Are we to look for it
in the frenzied struggle for financial
existence and supremacy in our own
country? Certainly not, you Will say,
and say truly. But there does exist
"Peace on earth, good will to men!"
1t resolves itself into the question of
looking for good or evil. Look for the
good in this world and you will
find it everywhere. Look for sin and
despair amt it is present. At this
season of the year it becomes us then
as men to look for the good; TO close
our eyes to strife and sin and folly.
This is the season when men forget,
for the time at least, their personal
hates and jealousies, when enemies
forgive, when lovers are united and
when the family gathers again to cele.
brate the Love that was given to the
world so many years ago.
To the young, especially, this season
brings the joyous realization of long
cherished hopes and fancies. Dear ole
Santa Claus has come and filed theil
hearts with Joy and gratitude and
their stockings with toys and sweets
What would we not give to believt
once more the fairy stories of innocent
childhood? How many hearts are OF
7 this occasion filled with thoughts of {
Savior's existencep Are we amoni
: them? We must also become childrel
again to partake of the joys that ar
J. so plentiful during this festive season
4 We must cast aside all hatred and evi
Q and live in the spirit and sentiment o
l the time. Then we. too, can kno,
3 real happiness. I know many of m
+ readers will find it rather hard to d
this; will find the burdens altogethe
0 too heavy to bear and yet think of jo!
I but it can be done nevertheless. Let U
Q try and make someone else happy an
b thus gain happiness ourselves. I dar
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-12-22

an odd, dazzled feeling, found myself
on shore, where Herr Lars Bjorge, the
landlord, stood to welcome us.
(which is the hotel ?" asked.
And Herr Bjorge replied, "Det hus
over midt under maanen." 1T is yonder,
sir, that house right under the moon.)
A. r.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-12-22

Many q man thinks he is getting q
corner lot in glory when he puts q
dime in the collection that ho couldn't
pass on the street car.-Ex.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-12-22

YOU ever, at about this time
of year, let your thoughts
carry you back to the days of
Arizona republican., 1904-11-26
NO WOMEN LEFT
The Last Female Prisoner Released
 From Yuma.

Acting Governor Nichols yesterday granted a parole to Elena Estrada, who was serving a seven year term in the penitentiary for manslaughter having been sentenced from Pima county. For some time she has been the only fe- male inmate of the penitentiary and perhaps that fact had something to do with the granting of the parole. But at any rate she would not have had much longer to serve for her time with allowance for good conduct would ex- pire next summer.
 Her crime was the killing of man in Tucson. Sue was a member of the un- der world and had lover who was somehow mixed uo with her in the death of her victim b'.t he could not be directly connected with the case. Be side there was no doubt that the wom- an had fired the fatal sSot.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-26
LIVE STOCK CONVENTION
Additional Arizona Delegates to the
 Denver Meeting.

Acting Governor Nichols yesterday appointed the following additional del egates to the convention of the Ma tional Live Stock Association, which will be in session at Denver, January 9-14
 This is going to be a particularly inn portant meeting. The advance notices of it say that it will be the most mo- mentous in the history of the assOci4- tiOn. A recommendation will be adopt ed for the establishment of a depart ment or bureau of the livestock inter ests of the country. 4 great deal of other legislation will be recomnended. The committee having in charge the business of securing a full attendance of the stockmen of the west has sent out a great deal of literature on the subject which will appeal to the COW man. It is surmounted by the brand of the Pipe and Bowl Headquarters Ranch, the home ranch on Cherry Creek, Denver. P. O.. ColOrado:"
 ROUNDUP NOTICE.
 To All Live Stock Outfits:
 By order of the Denver Roundup District local committee on live stock conventions, I hereby extend to you a cordial invitation for yourself and your whole outfit to be present and partici- 'pate in a grand general roundup of all livestock outfits to be held January 9-14, 1905, at the Denver Home Ranch. For this occasion all local maverick and estray laws will be suspended and each outfit attending will be entitled to everything they can get a rope on. The National Live Stock, the National Wool Growers and the Interstate Cat tie Growers outfits have already ar ranged for a full attendance, but no one is barred out on this occasion. Mess wagons will run day and night and. there will be things doing all the time.~ While work is the regular diet for the stOckman, yet, as rule, he | is not adverse to a little pleasure for dessert. The home outfit has been giv- en orders to have a full supply of the
Arizona republican., 1904-11-26
A PITIFUL CASE
Why Young Brown Stole and Pawned
 Watch.

II. Brown, the young man charged with stealing a watch from Mrs. M. J. Dobbs of the Valley lodging house and
 pawniug it was before Justice Burnett yesterday morning when a very pitiful case was developed. The young man was accompanied by his mother, a Mrs. Russell. He pleaded guilty to the s;, aling of the watch but he did not seem to think he had committed an oflense against sOcitey. His mother explained his twisted views OH the sub
 jCCt of the rights of property and her eXp,auation was cOrrobOrated by pr. Toss, for whom the young man had worked. She said that when Brown was a baby he was badly frightened at something and he had never recovered from the scare. At times he shows no sign of weakness but the remem- brance of the scare would some upon him and ill such periods he was ire SpunsIble. Sometime he would go away and hide himself and would complain
Arizona republican., 1904-11-26

dessert on tap. Ladies included in this invitation.
 For those who are short on blankets and grub there wiN be ample mess arrangements at the local ranches. Sheep wagons will be given good To- cations close to good bedding grounds, and there will be a full supply of wrangIers to look after the horse rodeo. As it is desired that every outfit on the range be represented. your fail ure to be on hand may cost you few calves or lambs, as the committee on this occasion expects each outfit to do it's own branding or ear marking. Snake bite medicine and wolf poison will be in adequate supply. Doses of blackleg vaccine and sheep dip may be had from the committee. All sheep shearing will be done by machinery, latest improved power plants being used. There will be plenty of hay on hand, and those preferring green grass will find all pastures wide open No rings or saddle irons allowed on sad dl-s.
 As the general happiness Of all is to be in charge of the committee repre- senting the local outfits. we would ap- preciate it if you would drop a line to the secretary stating that you will be present and the number and names of those who will be with you. We want our arrangements to be adequate. Don't fail to show up, however. no matter what the weather may be.
 Sincerely yours,
 J. 4. JOHNSTON, Foreman. II. F. KENNEDY, Secretary.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-26

Ill-heaith h woman Is generally trace able to disease of the delicate womauly organism. Many women have been re- stored to happiness by the use of Dr. Pierce's FavOrite Prescription If there is an invalid woman, suffering from female weakness, prolapsus, or falling of womb, or from leucOrThea who has used Dr. Pierce's FavOrite Prescription with out complete success Dr. Pierce would like to hear from such person-and it will be to her advantage to write as he offers, in perfect good faith, reward of $500 for any case of the above maladies which he cannot cure.
 0I feel 1t my duty to inform you that I had been a sufferer for many years from nervous ness with all it's symptoms and com pliCations, 9 writes Mrs. O. N. Fisher, of 1881 Lexington Ave- New York, N. Y. 1T was constantly going to a physician. I was induced to ask pr Pierce's advice. then took five bottles of Fa- irritable, and have good color in my face {; have also gained about ten pounds in weight and one AOESdStd Of cODlfOTt, for I am a new woman once more"
 The dealer who offers a substitute for UFavorite Prescription does so to gain the little more profit paid on the sale of less meritorious medicines.
 Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser is sent free on receipt of stamps to pay expense of mailing only. Send 2I one-cent stamps for the paper-covered book, or 3I stamps for the cloth bound Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-26
THAT PRAYER CONTEST
4 Phoenix Campaign Incident Which
 Never Occurred.

The Republican a few days ago re- published an editorial article from the St. Paul Dispatch referring to an al- legged prayer contest between a prom inent minister of this city and one of the democratic candidates for the leg islature. The story had been repeated on the streets and had been published. It was stated that the minister had told the candidate that he was praying for his defeat. WhereupOn the candi- date replied that he was earnestly praying for lis election. He added that he would see who of the two had the greater influence On High. The candidate. who is a good fellow but not a habitually praying man. but merely one who prays when he is in actual need of something, was elected. It was therefore held, out that he had proved that he had a superior pull above.
 As a matter of fact there was no such praying contest and there was no talk of any, though the story was printed at the time in a Phoenix pa per. The foundation for it was this: The minister and the candidate are good friends but the minister did not believe that the candidate was of prop CT legislative material. He did not hes itate to tell him so one day when they met at the corner of Washington and Center streets. He told him, moreover, that he hoped he would not be elected and that he would do what he could to prevent it. The candidate replied that he would do what he could to secure his election. Not a word was said on the subject of prayer. The minister, it may be added, is not a gentleman who would bring up the subject of prayer in such a connection,
Arizona republican., 1904-11-26

that he thought he was going to be hurt. At other times he would sneak things from about the house and sell them for whatever he could get. He seldom spent the money for he had no bad habits. He generally gave away the proceeds of his sales of stolen pro perty.
 This time he said that he had gone into a saloon and had seen a game play ed by means of small ivory ball run ming around a wheel. He saw men put down money on numbers on a green covered table and a man behind the table would give them q great deal more money than they had put down. He mad a little money and he put it down but the man behind the table not only neglected to give him any but took away what he had placed there. Hrown said he did not know the name of the game and never seen it before He kept putting his money on the table El5Il he had none left and it happened just then he had enough of a sense of responsibility to remember that he Lceded money. He went to the lodging house and saw Mrs. DObbs' watch. He took it and pawned it thinking the man behind the table would eventually re- lent and shove a great pile of money iCross the table to him as he had been dong to others. But the dealer never dIG it and the proceeds of the watch were gone.
 There was nothing to do but to pun ish the young man. His mother wanted him sent to the reform school bUt as he is almost nineteen years old that could net be done The justice fined him {5C as an alternative to thirty days in the county jail. Mrs. Russell guaran- teed the payment of the fine and the young man was released.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-26

The woman Il who stuff CT s from ill-health casts a shadow on her ownhap- piuess and the
 happiness of
 Oth CTS. She cannot help it. Those who suf- fer cannot t smile and sing.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-26
MUSEUM OF BIRDS AND ANIMALS

A place where you can while away an hour in pleasure and profit. Prac- tically all the kinds of birds in the southwest, as well as some notable an imals, are to be seen here. Learn what ducks pass over Arizona or stay dur ing winter. See the numerous species of Quail: the Humnins Birds, as well as the larger species. See it and tell others. Admission, 25 and 10 cents. If you want to buy an Indian Basket or a Navajo Blanket, we can sell it to you as cheaply as anyone. Should you kiI some rare or interesting animal or bird and want 1t preserved, We can do it for you. CaU ard look OCr stock over.
 Geo. T. Breninger
 42 West Adams Street.
 Next to Board of Trade.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-26
AND DAgk.

Day and night, sunshine and shadow are not more different from each other than a healthful from a sickly woman.
 The healthful woman carries light and sunshine with her wherever she goes.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-26
MRS. HAYES STUDIO OF MUSIC
PIANO TUNING s4.

Invitation recitals monthly. Musical history free. 9O7 N. Second street.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-26

New mince meat, -1Oc package. New clipped beef, Joe can. Car new Colo rado potatoes, S1.75 cwt Try these po- tatOes at McKee's Cash Store.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-26

for this month. Thenew piano store opposite Ford Hotel. Twenty years ex- perieuce.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-26

Oklahoma Restaurant re0pens today at No. F E. Jefferson street, opposite fire department. Meals 15c. Every body welcome
Arizona republican., 1904-11-26

Ask to see the New York Apple cider at Melczer's. Just received a carload.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-26

Mrs. E. M. MOsher, ladies' tailor and dressmaking parlors. 222 W. Adams.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-26

Just received by Mrs. AyIwin new line of switches, pOmpadours, etc. Hair dressing parlors, No. Il s. Center,
 room IS.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-26

- ----s Doctor ls graduate of Harvard Medical College. Was formerly a mem 5e= of the Rhode Island and Colorado State Medical Societies, and UNITED STATES PENSION EXAM. INER. Health is wealth-Economy, to be we'll ! are you sud ering from some chronic afEectioni Are gou weak, sick aud unable to perform the ordinary duties of life3 II s,5. beware of patent medicines, inexperienced and unskiIied physi, ,ions. .Dr. Hibbard employs none but rational md scientific -methOds-h3 uses no injurious 5rugs ln removing the poisonous effects of BLOOD AND PRIVATE DISEASES from the system. SEXUAL WEAkN ESS, with all it's b2neIul effects positively cured by the latest and best remedies. Chronic, nervous, blood, kidney urinary, bladder and special diseases treated la a strictly up-tO-date manner.
 Hubbard Building,
 26.28 SOuth 2ad Ey.. PhguiE, Arizona.
 ConsaltatiCn free Hours 10 to r. {; 1 to 8, and to z. Address all communications,
 SKLLFUL SUCCESSFUL
 JA4,Ihc4d
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Arizona republican., 1904-11-26
DANCING

Academy at O'NeiII hall, corner Adams and First avenue. Juvenile. class Sat urday 2;S0. Beginners to g and so- cial 9 to 12 on Friday evenings. Bids
 may be had from Miss M. H. Lawton (teacher), 522 E. Monroe st., Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-26
EOthing Success LIxe Success.
DR. nlBBARD
IS KNOWN THROUGHOUT TIE SOUTHWEST AS A
lGadilg SlRGidiSt
Ia CHRONIC DISEASES

He has the confidence and patronage of the leading business men, and m O ( prominent citizens of Arizona. The Doctor is n uraduate of
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Spbn entiprpfen.
Indiana tribuÌˆne. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1878-1907, 1904-10-14
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