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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08

But ii was too late. The cOmte, count ing upon the honor and generosity of his foe when he perceived his mis- step. and seeing the point of Tonti's sword raised. made a sudden lunge, twist and upward movement, and Tonti's sword was hurled from his hand and lighted point downward in the earth just outside his reach. Then Tonti realized his danger, for his foe, with unrepresscd hatred gleaming in armed and defenseless before him. It was but seconds duration, but Tonti's thought flew back to the street where they had met and he heard again the voice he loved cautioning him against the treachery of the man before him. He saw the loved eyes quiver. yet gaze at him admiringly as he met his death bravely and without tlinching. Fully realizing the impos- sibility of escaping assassination, he resolved not to shrink before his treacherous ioc, so with look nj ru;.. tempt in his eye and the words For you, my Rose" in his heart he awaited the impact of the deadly weapon.
 Just as the end of his enemy's sword was about 10 enter his breast. the clicking of other steel was heard and the point was struck up harmlessly in the air. Tonti's driver. who had stood very near during the combat, seeing his plight had suddenly dropped the clOaks he was holding. and, draw ing sword from the depths of the "rrat-coat in which he was mufiled, had parried the blow. Wretch" he said. contemptuOusly. to the Comte de MirCn. Tonti with spring recovered his sword and returned to the attack. Before. he had had but little heart in the battle. meaning only tO infiict some trifiins wound. knowing that were he involved in any mortal combat the chances would be that Colbert would seize that as a pretext for detaining him. despite the kings protection. and La Sale would have 10 sail without him. But now. blinded by the fury aroused by the vile trick of his oppo- nent. he attacked him with all his skill and strength.
 Before I count ten. NJ Ie Compte." he said. slowly. you shall die" and beginning to count each stroke. he pressed his antagonist hard. reserving a half-fOrgotten trick of the sword. learned in Italy. for the final The Comte de Mirol responded with equal fury of attack and defense. but as he heard Tonti eouft so confidently and saw the smile of triumph on his face he weakened. and the sacrilegious charm he wore seemed to burn a bright red spot in his chest as sign to Tonti where ro strike
 "One.-
 A spark few between the blades.
 TwO.-
 The sword play became more furi- GUS
 "Three."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
A ROSE OF NORMANDY
By WILLIAM R. A. WILSON

having loosened his sword in it's sheath. he awaited the end impatiently. | Presently he heard the warning shouts of his driver. mingled with oaths and | imprecations from another tongue A ! few seconds later came a shock that almost threw him from his seat The coach stopped and. alighting. he found the vehicle with which they had col | lided on it's side in the ditch. with the Comte de Miron climbing through it's open door. face spattered with mud and his temper not improved by the knowledge of the. appearance he knew he must present.
 Together they walked across the field some 90 paces' distance from their carriages. Tonti's driver accom- panying them to render any assist ance needed in removing their outer garments. while the other remained with the horses. The prcliminarirs being arranged, the two men faced each other.
 "En earde," cried rhe Comte de Miron between his teeth.
 "En garde," came from Tonti in calm and measured tones
 The swords touched. crossed. and the fight was on. Both learned in few moments that neither had a weak Op- poncnt before him. Each tried the other with all the commoner thrusts only to find him ready with a parry. At last TOnti. in order to tire his an- iagonist and thus make it easier when he next attacked him. maintained the defensive only His thoughts wan derrd away from the scene before him and he seemed tO stand in the same room he had visited yesterday gazing upon the face that he realized now that he loved Only. instead of her eyes following the printed pages of a book. they looked into his own with a friendly gaze But as he looked they sucdenIy changed and a gleam of terror and horror fIled ihem. as though they saw a terrible sight. and her hand was raised as though in warning
 At this instant the C0mte de Miron Bretended to slip. and Tonti involun- tarily raised his sword-pOint to enable him to recover his footing The look of terror in the face of the one he loved brought him suddenly back 10 a full realization of his surroundings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08
CHAPTER IN.

DESCRIBES A ROADSIDE MEETING.
 A WARNING. AND A FLIGHT.
 When Tonti had breakfasted the next morning he explained to Pompon the nature of his drive. and ordered him to have coach waiting in front of the Louvre at Il o'clock He then sat down and wrote a letter to La Sale, explaining everything. leaving to him whatever share of the buried treasure Pompon was willing to give him. and wishing him well in his ex- plorations and expressing sincere re- gret that question of honor had come up for settlement just as they were about to start. He sealed and ad- dressed it, with instructions to Pom- pon to deliver same in case of his death. He then divested himself of a portion of his clothing and p-acticed for a full hour making passes. feinis. and guards. SO that his joints and muscles would not be stiff when the tin,a of need arrived.
 f'ompon. who had been sent to order a coach. not having returned. and it now being few minutes before II. he left note Of farewell for him on ihe table. and. girding on his sword. placed the handkerchief with the letter R upon it within his bosom and left the house. Lucsily he had brorzht his clcak with him. for he found upon reaching the street that a fine rain vas falling. At the Louvre he found a coach waiting. and he was soon roll ing across the neaTss: bridge. through the Porte Dauphin. along the Rue du Four and into tho Rue de Chase Mildly. then past the establishment nf Les ReligieIses du g. Esprit to the Chenin de Clsmor. By ihis time the city was left behind. and they drove through a sparsriy built suburban re- zion. back of the Convent des Char treuses. The open fields in this quar- ter were favorite duelling grounds. es- recislly those about 2 slight eleva- ton of ground called A1ons Parnasse. which they now approached
 Knowing that the carriage contain ing the Cemte de Miroa would soon meet his. and that the collision which was 10 be the pretext cf the auai was imminent. he withdrew tEe handker- chief from it's hidins-pizce and kissed it gently before returning it Then
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-08

Japan's Trade Museums. Japan has two commercial museums In which foreigners are allowed to dis play goods free of charge.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19
GbautauQua Injecting.

The regular meeting of the local
Chautauquans held in the chapel
last Sunday afternoon was, in the
opinion of the members generally,
one of the best that have been had
for some time. There was, how
ever, one feature that may be
termed unpleasant. The roll-call
revealed the absence of a member
who was expected to report at this
meeting, and as no satisfactory
excuse had been given for his alb
sence, it was deemed to the inter-
ests of the circle that his name be
stricken from the rolls as provided
in chapter two of the bylaws. A
motion, with but three dissenting
votes, was passed, forever barring
said member from again Joining
the Pierian Circle. .
After taking favorable action
upon one application for member
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

ship and transacting other routine
business the members listened to
a class report by a member of
class D entitled ''Intemperance."
Tho somewhat lengthy, it was in
teresting throughout and replete
with caustic wit and humor that
caused even the Heliogram man to
crack a smile occasionally.
The next was also a class report,
by a member of class F, having
for his subject "The Yellow Peril. :"
This paper caused a great deal of
discussion and, as the critic re-
marked, was by far the best num-
Der on the program; and after the
discussion had been stopped by a
tap of the presidents gavel, a
member of class 9 was called upon
to speak his piece, which was a
selection from Dickens works,
purporting to be lawyers open
ing address to jury. The rendi-
ton was fully up to the standard
of elocution that this member has
established.
american characteristics from
an Alien Standpoint" was the
theme of the special report sub
mitted by class F member, and
to say that he handled Uncle Sam
without gloves would be but a
mild statement of facts. There
was, however, much truth regard.
ing the selfshness and ingratitude
of the American people, but as
there were some Americans pres.
ent, not a few exceptions were
taken. The critic was next called
upon for his report which was in.
clined to be laudatory except fol-
a couple of pointed remarks, the
consistency of which is for the in.
dividual members to judge. Or
motion the meeting adjourned.
E. B. D.-SECRETARY.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19
Prison Population.

The population of the prison is
still on the increase. During the
week there were eleven arrivals
and four discharges. One of the
latter, A. M, 1924, left on parole.
Those discharged we're: j. D. R.,
712; j. H., 1879; and Fl. H., 1473.
The population of the prison is
7O5, distributed as follows: First
grade, 518, second grade, 172 and
third grade Is.
The last register number is 17O8.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

During Mr.. Barncard's visit to
the Deer Lodge penitentiary he
had the pleasure of meeting Band
master Viol, who showed Mr..
Barncard about that institution.
While there he heard their band
play; and, in a letter to Band
master Hewitt, he expressed him
self as being highly pleased with
the playing of their band on the
occasion of his visit. Mr.. Viol
enclosed one of their programs,
which demonstrates that the boys
are proficient musicians. =
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19
TO INMATES.

For the Information of new arrivals and all
others desiring to send THE MIRROR to friends
we wish to say that the privilege will be granted
by complying with the following rules: Write
out your own name, register and cell number
and send to this Office with name and address
of person to whom paper is to be sent. Each
paper must be kept clean and folded in the
same manner as it is when you receive 1t and
placed in your door every Friday night. All In
mates are requested to comply with this order
whether sending out copy or not.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

Five thousand, feet of lumber
was, hauled to the vegetable caves
and will be used in building new
bins. The vegetable bins are ar
ranged different from heretofore.
Instead of placing all the vegeta-
bles in one bin, they are now
placed in several, which allows the
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

For the benefit of the new ar
rivals, we wish to say, that the
library slips are taken up by the
night guards on the following
evenings. On galleries one and
two, Wednesday and Saturday.
On number three gallery, Monday
and Thursday. On number four,
five, and six galleries, Tuesday
and Friday. The slips should be
placed on the crossbar of your
door each evening before the gong
rings to retire.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

air to circulate about them. The
caves are also being provided with
ample ventilation. Guard Back
land had a large crew of men at
work digging a hole for this pur-
pose. When finished the root
caves will be frst-class in every
respect.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19
PARK PROGRAM.

ION account of the wet weather march pro-
gram was substituted for the regular concert
March-"Pretoria' BY L. P. Laurendeau
March-"Merry Maidens". BY F. j. st. Clair
March-'Col. Ramsay d. Potts" By A. Bugliowe
March-"The Empire State". ....................
........ .............By Frank Winston
March--sYankee Grit. BY Abe Holman
March-"Y0rk City POST. By B. F. Counting
March-"Charge Of Battalion" !. BY R. B. Hall
March-"The Steel King" 80. by F. j. st. Clair
March-"A Signal from Mars. BY E. T. PAUL
March .'The Circus Parade 80. BY E. T. PAUL
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

State Parole Agent Barncard
returned to the prison G.. W. Will
liams, who broke his parole some
time ago. He spent his vacation
in the Deer Lodge, Montana, pen
itentlary, and was released from
that institution on the 18th inst.
This is another man who has found
out that it does not pay to break a
parole.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

Wednesday evening prisoners
were placed on cots in the cell
house for the first time. At pres
ent there are six men sleeping in
the corridors. In another week
or 80 this number will be about
doubled.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

O. P. Erickson, sheriff of Grow
Wing County, sent on 1920 dur
ing the past week in order to pay
his subscription up to date. He
ordered his paper stopped. which
we were loath to do, as Mr.. Erick-
son has been subscriber to The
MIRROR for many years.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

Superintendent Williams, of the
twine plant, has constructed a very
practical machine for oiling twine.
The best merit of this machine is
that the twine is oiled in q uni
form manner. Heretofore this
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

A citizen lineman was at work
in the prison yard last Saturday
putting in a wire for the shoe
company, so as to enable them to
call up the messenger boy from
down town.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

When the painter gets through
painting the first and second grade
diningrooms, he will begin paint
ing the officers kitchen and din
ingrooms. Steward Anderson
expects to have the whole depart.
ment painted.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19
Wise and ~
Otherwise.
3-By G. A. Y &

Il
Angela Morgan has erupted
again. She is writing, "Plain
Talk to Husbands" The title has
familiar sound.
Chicago has found new voca-
ton for some of her aldermen.
She recently put one to work maxi
ing brooms in one of Captain
Jacks High Schools at Joliet.
A man may love and marry two
women at the same time, but just
the same it is wise thing to cut
one out-if you know what is good
! for you.
The recent Investigations of the
great life insurance companies
and the revelations of wholesale.
crookedness which have developed.
prove pretty conclusively that the
managers of the companies under
fire are so crooked that they would
cheat themselves in a game of
solitaire.
The gifted Jane Adams, the
Mrs. Collins of Chicago, was ap-
pointed member of the Chicago
board of education by Mayor
Dunno. Judge DUNES street
railway scheme proved but an
iridescent dream, but that he is
a man of sound sense, nevertheless,
is evidenced by the galaxy Of
gifted women he has appointed to,
! the board of education.
! Two horses called Kuroki and
Oyama were beaten recently at
one of the great racing centers.
The names were surely a hoodoo.
Kuroki and Oyama never did and
never could run. The horses would
have been sure winners had they
been named Linevitch or Kuro-
} patkin.
Mrs. Alice Hogan Rice, author
of "Mrs. Wigs of the Cabbage
Patch," has organized a national
; bank at Louisville, KY, with a.
capital of quarter of million
dollars. Evidently the cabbage
patch was veritable Klondike,,
and Mrs. Rice succeeded in gar
nering the crop before the wet.
weather set in.
The tramp of our school boys
up and down the corridors on
alternate evenings, has to us a.
most welcome sound. The mann
who is armed with an ordinary
understanding of the rudimen--
tary branches of knowledge u.s.
reasonably sure of being able to-
care for himself; there is less
: danger of the gates of an institu-
tion of this kind closing on him
! second time, if he is thus armed.
There is Gaelic proverb which
says: "The nodding Of the head
does not make the boat to row.
This means I think that the doer
; is better than the idler, that there
is more of a place in the world
! for the hustler than there is for
the drone. The world needs men
who, like Paul Morton, can and
will do things; on such it showers
riches and honors. Happy is the
man who realizes that the drudg-
49,, - 1sfasc @,cr<lvn 81 80 1:vs,.o
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

Father Corcoran and party of
friends visited The MIRROR Office
one day last week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

Two new machines, sole cutter
and an eyelettlng machine, were
received by the Western Shoe Go.
during last week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

Steward Anderson is now pre-
pairing his winters supply of
sauerkraut for the prison. He ex-
poets to make about twenty-five
barrels. This will require about
eight tons of cabbage.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

The carpenters have been busy
in shop Fl building new cutting
booths to take care of the in.
creased cutting force, occasioned
by the increased business of the
shoe company.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

The long clerk and the hurry-up
man remembered the nlghtwatch
clock system last Tuesday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

While making his class visits
in the schoolroem the other even
ing, Professor Steward noticed
that one of the teachers had thir-
teen pupils. As the professor
does not believe in this supersti-
ton, he did not present the teacher
with a charm, lightning rod, or a
hatful of rabbits feet in order to
ward off bad spirits.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

Mr.. John D. Bauman, of New
York, was a guest of Warden
Wolfer during the past week. Mr..
Bauman Is an importer Of hemp,
and he speaks highly of the Min
nesota prison and Of the quality
of twine being manufactured here.
Mr.. Bauman was accompanied by
his wife and was on his way home
from San Francisco.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

Mr.. P. P. Barthal was appointed
foreman at the stitching depart
ment of the shoe company, vice
Mr.. B. V. Kershner who resigned
some time ago.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

The fall round up of prisoners
to this institution is we'll under
way. Many of those who are ar
irving have been here before.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

A dozen convenient benches,
with a drawer in them, have been
made for those inmates who are
occupying cots in the dollhouse
corridor.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

The baldheaded man who works
in number three diningroom,
says he is very unlucky. This is
the second time he was before the
Board of Pardons and was refused
both times. Well, he may have
better luck next time.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

The electric light wires and
globes in the various departments
of the shoe shop were overhauled
during the latter part of last week
by the local electrician.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

The clerical force in the West
ern Shoe Company's Office were at
work last Sunday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

A bundle of selected reading
matter was received at the library
during the past week from the
Sisters Of St. Joseph, at st. Paul.
The librarian distributed them
among the prisoners.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

Father Corcoran was at the
prison one day during the latter
part of last week holding inter-
views with some of the inmates on
spiritual matters.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

1t has been some time since a
song service has been held in the
chapel. No doubt the music di-
rector will soon entertain us with
one in the near future. Consider
ing that the orchestra has become
80 proficient, it should prove a
valuable adjunct to song service.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

The floor in warehouse V was
repaired by the state carpenters.
A large section was taken up and
new plank put in it's place.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

The foundations under the ma
chimes in shop B are being i'm
proved upon. They are now being
made of stone.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

Foreman Glader, employed in
the cutting department of the
Western Shoe Co., resigned last
Saturday evening.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

Guard Whelan had one of the
fingers on his right hand hurt while
playing ten pins down town. This
sport is becoming very popular, and
is much enjoyed by those seeking
athletic exercise.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19
CHURCH NOTICE.

Services in the Prison Chapel at nine O'Clock
every Sunday morning. Protestant and
Catholic services every alternate Sunday.
Rev. s. j. Kennedy, and Rev. FIR. Corcoran
chaplainS.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

Bandmaster Hewitt has added
another player to the band. At
present he is an understudy to the
man who plays the bass drum.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

Usher Clapperton is away on
his ten days. leave of absence. Mr..
Husting is acting Usher during
the formers absence.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

was impossible. This machine
now makes it possible to get an
even weight Of Irvine. 1t also will
have a tendency to economic on
oil.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

The occupant of cell 81 would
like to exchange Golfers and the
Saturday Eve. Post for some good
weekly papers.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19
CHAPEL Services.

The following is the program of
the services held in the chapel,
Sunday, October 18th, Father Cor
coran officiating:
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

Guard McFall returned from his
furlough Monday morning, and is
temporarily stationed between the
gates.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

A new railing was constructed
on the south wall of the prison.
The old one had become unsafe
and was removed.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19
Ole Mirror


PRISON OFFICIALS.
BOARD OF CONTROL.
O. B. GOULD, Chairman Winona
8, W. LEAVETT Litchfeld
L. A. ROSING Cannon Falls
N. G. CUTTER Secretary
RESIDENT OFFICIALS.
HENRY wOLFER. warden
j. 8. GLENNON, Deputy Warden
M. @. COLLIGAN, Asst. Deputy Warden
81. w. DAVIS. Clerk and Accounting Officer
ROBERT M. COLES. Steward
B. j. MERRILL, Physician
MISS MARY MCKINNEY, Marion
8. j. KENNEDY, Protestant Chaplain
CHARLES CORCORAN, Catholic Chaplain
PRISON AGENT.
J. 2. BARNCARD. - st. Paul
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19
LOCAL NEWS.
Guard Hill left on his ten days
vacation last Thursday morning.

One thousand bobbins were re-
ceived at the Irvine factory one
day last week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

March-"Maydee". Observation-Disclosures Orchestra
WaltZ-"Princess Illusion. ....... Orchestra
Hymn-"Peace Be Stil!" ........ Congregation
Scripture ....................Fr. COrcOran
Anthem-"We Praise Thee, o Cod. Choir
Prayer 49,. FIR. Corcoran and Congregation
Gospel Reading 800. .........Fr. COrcoran
Sermon FIR. COrcOran
Trombone SOlO-"Ave Maria, /" from rCavalleria
Rusticana," by Mascgni. .................
.....................B andmaster Hewitt
Hymn-"Holy is the Lord". Congregation
March-"A Whispered Thought. Orchestra
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

Angela Morgan has erupted
again. She is writing, "Plain
Talk to Husbands" The title has
q familiar sound.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-10-19

Chicago has found a new voca-
ton for some of her aldermen.
She recently put one to work maxi
ing brooms in one of Captain
Jacks High Schools at Joliet.