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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06
Chautauqua Meeting.

The local Chautauquans held
their semiannual meeting in chap
ell hall last Sunday afternoon, it
proving to be one of the most sue
cessful held for some time past.
Two applications for member
ship were read and favorably acted
upon. Action on the proposed
constitutional amendment, as we'll
as the appointment of a critic
were deferred until the next
regular meeting.
The semiannual report of the
secretary showed the circle to be
in fourishins condition, both as
regards membership and in the
high literary value of the papers
read and discussed. If the work
of the past six months is any
criterion, the outlook for the fu-
ture seems especially hopeful.
The literary program was opened
by we'll rendered recital Of
emma Eginhard'' by recently
acquired member. The diversion
was as great treat as the excel
lent Evolutionary rendition.
None of the members we're
disappointed in their eager ex-
pectations for a decided treat in
the debate Resolved, That I'm
migration Should Be Restricted"
for one would have to travel long
and far to find the equals of the
silver tongued orators who es-
poused their respective causes.
Generally speaking, both sides of
the question were masterfully
presented and many hitherto un-
known facts brought to light. For
the affirmative it may be said that
there was displayed keen insight
into the social and moral aspects
of the question, high seriousness
and a remarkable singleness of
purpose. The convincing delinea-
ton of the entire subject, and the
value of the facts and figures pre-
sented was especially praiseworthy.
On the other side it may be
said that while unique sensibili-
ties and imaginations often over
Swallowed and at times entirely
dwarfed and evaded the topic,
there seemed to be truly char
liable inclination, which is often
commendable and which has been
a characteristic policy of this
country from the day Columbus
foreigner( ?)-landed. While
the speaker did not try to invoke
the sympathies of his auditors
as the proponent gave rise to be-
lieve he would-yet, he evidently
had it without stint. If there was
not "dished up" any great feast
Of reason, there was, at least, .
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06
Movement of Population.

The arrivals again exceeded the
discharges, there being only one
discharge and seven arrivals.
The population of the prison is
675, distributed as follows: First
grade, 46l, second grade, 1913 and
third grade, Is.
The last register number is 1868.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06

The switch engine, while bring
ing few cars into the prison in
closure, met with slight mishap
one day during last week. It
wanted rest where there we're no
onlookers, and left the track. After
considerable labor in getting ii
back on the rails, it proceeded on
its way none the worse for the
accident.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06

Shop G, in the Irvine depart
ment, is one of the busiest places
in the prison. A new maple floor
is being laid. machines are being
readjusted, and hangers for new
shafting are being placed. It is
expected that Biggs, the hurry-up
man, will soon visit that depart
ment and rewire tho shop for new
electric lights.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06

Two machine experts employed
by the United Machine Co. of
Boston, Mass, were at the shoe
factory during the latter part
of last week. They repaired the
powerful heel press in shop K,
and it now runs as smoothly as
clockwork.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06

Quite crowd of people gath
cred on the hill during Sunday
mornings military exercise. Our
institutional band is q good draw
ing card.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06

Supt. Mailer, Of the Irvine fac.
tory, left Monday evening for
Plymouth, Mass. Mr.. Mailer re-
ceived telegram announcing the
serious illness of his father.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06

Pendennis, who has charge OF
the number three dining room, has
received his shaving ticket. 1t
will be several moons, however,
before he will be able to wax it, a
la William.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06

Our band boys will soon appear
with a new uniform. We have
seen the caps in Professor He Wits
possession; and if the suits are
modelled along the same lines, they
will be much handsomer than the
present ones.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06

Mr.. Binker, of Saltwater, a
member of the Thirteenth Min
nesota Regiment, and Mr.. Muede-
king, of Owatonna, were accepted
as guards at the prison. They
assumed their duties April LIST.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06

Rev. S. j. Kennedy returned
last Thursday evening from his
visit to the coast. Mr.. Kennedy
says he enjoyed the trip and re-
turned feeling much improved in
health.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06

Guards Ratican and Spindel
were transferred from wall duty to
the shops.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06

A crew of window washers was
polishing up the glass throughout
the shops last week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06

The laundry and storeroom have
been renovated by the white
washers during the week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06

A short circit on gallery four
burnt out Friday evening. Three
cells were momentarily darkened
until the electrician made the
necessary repairs.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06

A large consignment of medi-
cal periodicals were received at
the bindery from one of the state
institutions to be bound in book
form.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06

A dealer in old iron was about
the prison during the week pur-
chasing the useless scrap-iron.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06

Two new members were ad.
mitted to the Chautauqua Circle
last Sunday. There are now
thirty-one in the organization.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06

State Agent Barncard was at
the prison the latter part of last
week interviewing the prisoners
who Will leave the institution dur
ing the month.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06

Steward Bordwell and Guard
Newman both severed their con-
nection with the institution on
the first of the month.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06

The local artist has painted
the new watertank a beautiful
red color. The sprinkler will soon
be doing business about the
grounds.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06

A carload of leather cement ar
rived at the prison for the shoe
company one day last week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06
generous flow of soul.

to the singular rule of allowing
the contestants to name, each, one
of the three judges, the vote could
hardly have been unanimously in
favor Of either side.
-Four papers are scheduled to be
read at the next regular meeting
OF the circle on April 10Th.
sECRETARY'S SEMIANNUAL REPORT.
1t gives me pleasure to submit
to you the following report for the
first and second quarter of the
current reading year. During the
last six months we have held
thirteen successful meetings, all
of which have been instructive as
we'll as entertaining. The men,
bers have been interested in the
subjects treated and active in the
discussions.
On October End, 1904 We began
the years work with a member
ship of twenty-one, and for the
first three months it appeared
that before the year was ended
there would be only the president
and secretary left. But the tide
turned and today we have a men,
bership of thirty-one. ,
During the six months twenty
two new members have been ad.
mitted and twelve have left the
circle, six of whom have left the
institution, two have been taken
from the rolls for cause. and four
have resigned because it was i'm
possible to attend.
Since October End, 1904, there
have been fifty-one papers read
before the circle treating with
many and varied subjects. These
articles might be classified as
follows:
Scientific, 3: Biographical, s;
Socialistic, 8; Essays, 5; Historical,
6; Educational, 3; Economical, 12;
Humorous, 2; Geographical, 2;
Recitation, l, and Reports /. All
these papers, with few exceptions,
have shown study and careful
preparation.
We all agree that the prepar-
ing and reading of these papers
have aided us in gaining mastery
over ourselves. Broader mental
vision and self-control will aid us
In fighting the worlds battles in
the future.
In comparing our semimonthly
programs for the last six months
with programs Of previous years,
we notice the absence of one
feature in particular, and that is
the music. Fortunately or un-
fortunately we have had no must
clans among us. The fact that
we were not so blessed has forced
us to devote the full time to study.
I am inclined to think this fortu-
nate. The interest in the meetings
has shown beyond doubt that
the members have taken advan-
tage of the opportunity to i'm
prove themselves mentally, and
are willing to leave the entertain
ment feature to the other depart
ments of the institutions
At the beginning Of his term
our president gave us a motto for
the year in that one word "Har-
mony." He wished me to say
that he appreciated the united
effort on the part of all the men,
bers and with their assistance he
will try and make this a banner
year for the circle.
We, as members of the Chau-
tauqua Circle, are indebted to the
officials of the institution for the
privileges extended to us COL
leotively and individually; and
approaching it, we must take full
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06

General Manager W. II. Cad
we'll of the shoe company made a
business trip to St. Paul last Fri
day.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06
LOCAL NEWS.

AS usual the April-fool joker
was abroad last Saturday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06
Chapel Services.

The following is the program of
the services held in the chapel
Sunday, April End, Father Cor
coran officiating:
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06

The fountain in the park was
uncovered Tuesday. 1t will be
in working order within few
days.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06

| QUlP
k1s HIP. sd
Too much prosperity will lower
d great man to mediocrity.
Joy never walks alone, for pain
is its constant, altho sometimes
passive companion.
You can never erase your sins
with rubber conscience.
When man looks with adj
miring eyes upon woman's beauty
she never says rubber"
You can never tell the gear of q
man by multiplying and dividing
the cogs in his wheels.
The honeymoon is many times
the progenitor of the vinegar in
family jars.
Pears do not grow upon cactus
tree, neither do noble thoughts
spring from sordid mind.
"Many men do commendable
acts from purely vainglorious
motives"
A baker in this state has gone
into bankruptcy, case Of too
much shortening in the funds.
fishy old fisher named Fisher
Fished fish from the edge of assure.
A cod, with grin,
Pulled the fisher in.
Now they're fishing the assure for Fisher.
Selected.
The Russians have got the Japs
on the run but are having mighty
hard time keeping ahead of them.
No matter how great stranger
a man is to water he is called q
''fresh fish" when received at this
depository.
The Little Father of Russia re-
ceives a 100000 salary, but
there are thousands of little moth
ers who do not receive salary
enough to keep them in hairpins.
An exchange says baking old
money will destroy the microbes.
Most of us find that burning is
more successful, as it not only de-
stroys the microbes but the ''wad"
as we'll.
A composite of strut and nose
glasses may cast glazing light
before admiring feminine eyes but
wearing trousers will never cause
it to be labeled "a man.
Jove, the god of war, with all
his heavy artillery of thunder and
lightning cannot cause half the
quaking of fear in mans heart
as the scornful flash from the bat
teries of a woman's eye.
The poor masculine mortals on
the outside, who, with disheveled
hair and distended eyes are dart
ing hither and thither to escape
the terrors of women gone mad
with house cleaning, have our
heartfelt sympathy.
When grand jury places a
fellows name in nomination as
candidate for place in the peni-
Tertiary and he is elected by an
unanimous vote of the trial jury,
he does not become a warm ex-
ponent of the long, or second term
idea.
One of many wedding supersti-
tions is, s'the bridegroom who
carries a miniature horseshoe in
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06

Father Corcoran held mass in
the chapel Sunday morning for
the benefit of the catholic men,
bers of the community.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06

PRISON OFFICIALS.
BOARD OF CONTROL
RESIDENT OFFICIALS.
HENRY WOLFER, warden
j. s. GLENNON, Deputy Warden
M. G. COLLIGAN, Asst Deputy Warden
81. W. DAVIS. Clerk and Accounting Officer
ROBERT M. COLES, Steward
B. j. MERRILL, Physician
MISS MARY MCKINNEY, Matron
3. j. KENNEDY, Protestant Chaplain
CHARLES CORCORAN, Catholic Chaplain
PRISON AGENT.
J. z. BARNCARD, ST. Paul.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-04-06
>BY>
H. L.. P.

A composite of strut and nose
glasses may cast a glazing light
before admiring feminine eyes but
wearing trousers will never cause
it to be labeled 'a man."
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-10-13
MEYER E KUDER.
IRON LODE LENGTHENS.

The iron field in Morrison and Grow
Wing counties is of greater extent
than first supposed. and it would not
be surprising to hear of iron finds in
totally unexpected places.
Investors have been picking up lands
near Crow Wing lake and near the F.
Ripley wagon fridge. Indications of
ore are plentiful in sectors 8 and 7
in East Clough and southwest through
the town toward and In sections 81
and 80:
In the regions affected, it Is now
practically impossible to buy land at
it's value for agrI cultursl purposes.
Only thorough Investigation and the
expenditure of much money in drill.
ling will determine the value and
quantity of the ore deposits. What
extensive iron mines would mean to
this county is apparent to all, and it
is therefore to be hoped that the fer.
vent wishes of investors and owners
will be realized.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-10-13
''LEAoNADE BILL CAUGHT
WITH SOME OF THE DoCU:
MENTS.

Jesse Neal, alias Lemonade Bill, "
who was confined in the county jail
for q few days under suspicion OF be.
ing implicated in the robbery of
Philip aartman's store at Pterx on
the niaht of Sept. ,7th. and who was
released on account Of lack of EVIL
dence. Is again in the county JAIL
this time with a prospect of oonvic-
ton.
The police learned Saturday that
Neal had been on the West side
spending and displaying money. The
robbery Of the Randall postoflce the
night before was in itself suspicious
circumstance and Neal was looked
for, but was evidently In hiding.
Sunday morning Officer Nelson saw
Neal walking toward the stockyards
on the West side, and arrested him,
Neal has dyed his moustache and
eyebrows for disguise. Going across
the wagon bridge Neal pulled a pack
age from his breast and tried to
throw it into the river. The package
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-10-13
ADDITIONAL MAINS ORDERED.

ADDITIONAL MAINS ORDERED
The city council met In adjourned
regular session Monday evening. AL
dermen Clark, Bracke, Lsne and
Kiewel present. ~ - i. -
The street committee was given
power to settle with J. r. Steele and
for construction Of q ditch beginning
at the alley between Sixth and
Seventh streets on Seventh avenue,
thence running west to the railroad
right of way. thence north to the biz
ditch to river. This is an attempt
to solve the surplus water problem II
the northeastern part Of tho city.
The Water Power company was In.
structed to move the hydrant at the
intersection Of Broadway and First
street west, out to the curb line.
The liquor bond of ]. NJ. Ledoux.
with VIM. vonDomarus and s.
Trebby az sureties, was approved.
The Water Power Company was
ordered to construct q six-inoh main
beginning. at Broadway and Sixth
street, east one block, north to Fifth
avenue northeast. to connect with
main 1t Fifth avenue and Seventh
street northeast. One hydrant is to be
placed at the southwest corner Of
Broadway and Seventh street east, one
at the northwest corner Of Seventh
street and First avenue northeast, one
at the northwest corner of Seventh
street and Third avenue northeast.
In presenting the tax estimate for
the coming year, Uity Clerk Cary
said that the levy could be reduced
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-10-13

struck the side Of the bridge. When
examined they were found to be in
surance policies and other papers
from Mr.. Hsrtmsn's store. but the
large amount of notes lost were not
among them. At the city hall Neal
was searched, but only a large cbisel
and cent found. ~
The authorities think they have
strong enough case pow to convict Neal
and put him away for safe keeping
for some years. It is very likely that
he has hi jden tho notes away. The
prisoner is slippery and dangerous
criminal, preferring a life Of crime
to working for a living. ". =
Neal will be brought before Justice
Hunter this morning for examination,
and 1t Is likely will be bound over to
the March term of court.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-10-13
ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL DESTROYED
BY FIRE.

st. Raphaels hospital at St. Cloud,
conducted by the Sisters of St. Bene'
dict, was almost totally destroyed by
Ere Tuesday. The fire was discovered
shortly before noon, and it is thought
to have been caused from live wire
in the attic.
Fifty-two patients were in the hos
pital at the time the fire broke oot,
but all were safely removed, although
greatly frightened. Temporary shell
ter was found for them In nearby
houses.
The building was large four STORY
solid brick structure. The fire sppara-
tus was totally inadequate to cope
with the emergency, and hremen were
practically helpless, as they could not
reach!the roof, where the fire ragged.
The building was valued at $50, 600.
The loss is covered by insurance.
Among the patients was Maurice
Richard, son of L. E. Richard of this
city, who is suffering with blood poi.
soning in one of his legs Fritz Guer.
non, who lives near by, saw that
Maurice was removed, and he waa
token to the home of Mre. P. J.
Duffy. Mr.. Richard went to St.
Cloud to see Maurice.
st. Cloud Journal Press: Firemen
had the st. Raphaels hospital fire IN.
der control at 8 O'Clock Tuesday after.
moon. They turned in the signal FIRE
OF" at half past O'Clock and left
Ne building to the care of q watch.
man and returned their apparatus to
the hose houee 1T half FAST O'Clock.
The ire was confined to the floors
above the third, and that part Of
tho building below the third floor II
damaged only by water and by fire In
the neigbborhood # the elevator shaft
and the dumb waiter shafts. It i.
safe to say that the damage will be
covered by the estimate of $40. 00l
made yesterday and it is possible
that the insurance of 488, 600 carried
on the building and contents will be
sufficient to restore tho building and ite
furniture in almost as good condi'
tion az before the lire. That the hos
pital will be nninhabitable for some
months appears. however. to be IN
avoidable. With the baeement and
the first floors saved nraoticallv nm.
injured except by water. 1t Is OK.
pected to put q new roof on the
building Immediately. as a protec.
tion from the weather and to do the
interior work with the aid of the
hospitals steam plant during the
old weather months. It is possible
that the first three floors of the bio
building may be used for hospital
purposes pending the restoration of
the building.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-10-13
COLUMBIA HOTEL CHANGE.

D. F. MoGregor, who has had
charge Of the Columbia hotel on Sec,
ond street for the pkst three years.
has sold out to Chas. L. Nelson own
or of the building and this always
popular place will in tine future be
conducted by Mr.. Nelson who takes
possession Nov. 6th. Sam Hammer
beck, Mr.. Nelson's son-in-law, will
assist him In the management of tho
hotel, and with such a we'll known
manager az Mr.. Nelson. and an ener-
getic assistant like Sam, the hostslry
should continue It's success. Mr.. Nc
Oregon may 60 to north western Can.
ada.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-10-13

John Stewart was before Judge
Shaw Tuesday. and examined by LIS :,
Fortier and Millspaugh for insanity.
he was discharged.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-10-13

by 81. 900 this year, which was done.
Besides levy of $55 for sidewalk re.
pairs. the following regular levy was
made:
City revenue fund 5000
f00r IQpd 1000
Library FUNDS 1000
interest on bonds 6,470
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-10-13

There was a little furry at the de-
pot Sunday morning over q delay in
shipping stock owned by T. J.
Mathieson, Chas. Nelson and John
Berglund. Mr.. katbieson claims
that he was told at O'Clock In the
morning by the operator that he
could load tho three cars for the next
train, to arrive about y O. clock. Ac-
cordingly the cars were loaded, but
when the train came along, q stock
train Of about thirty-Eve cars, the
conductor was instructed by the dis
patcher and superintendent not to
take the cars. Mr.. Mathieson tried
to have this decision reversed, saying
that he had loaded the carr under
promise that the next train would
take them, out. The conductor of
course refused to take the cars, where
upon the three shippers went into the
caboose and insisted on the, right a.
cattle shippers to ride to st. Paul.
. nv OOANASOOA A0O04V0O 1uSt1OCUlUuS
from tho superintendent to put them
OF. There was considerable squab-
bling and urging and the city authori-
ties were asked to interfere, which
they did not The shippers finally,
under protest. left the caboose, ana
the train got away. The cattle got
away in the afternoon. Mr.. ,Matbie-
son says he has had trouble of this
kind before. The facilities at tie 10.
cal yard are certainly not what they
should be for . shipping point of this
size, but tho company has promised
to make some changes. The cause Of
the difficulty seems to lie with the
dispatcher. in changing his orders sf.
ter the shippers had been told to load.
The entire high grade stock bought
for the fall and winter almost given
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-10-13

The county commissioners will hold
meeting on ditch matters next
Monday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-10-13

Mr.. and Mrs. A. R. Davidson
and DR.. and Mrs. l.. NJ. Roberts
will entertain at dancing and cards
at the new ElksI hall this evening.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-10-13

Mrs. Nellie Goodwin of Elk Rive,
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. M. Scott.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-10-13

Jacob Bartou'e closing out sale now
goi2g on. .... - =
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-10-13

Rev. and Mrs. MO. stockland viz
tied in st. Paul. 49,: r.. ~.t..s : St
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-10-13

The entire high grade stock bought
for the fall and winter almost given
away at Jacob Burton's. r
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-10-13

A new sign decorates the McMasters
grocery. p-