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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
Speculation.

IT is strange how easily the speculation fever is
contracted. Clever young men just starting in the
commercial world prone to try their luck on the
stock exchange; and, Notwithstanding the numerous
examples of failures chronicled each day result
of the game, they imagine that they can succeed.
These young business are too intrepid too hasty
in their quest of riches. In order to get beyond the
call Of want they forsake the intelligent business
principles which adhered to by their forbears.
When this is done it any wonder that detectives
continually looking for absconders, that the courts
kept busy and that the doors of penitentiaries
are kept changing to admit the vast throng ruined by
speculation?
To be a successful speculator must be un-
scrupulous. The man whose success is achieved by
the ruin of thousands of Others has little respect for
honesty. The who is strictly honest would not
speculate He cannot convince his conscience that
he is obtaining money by just methods When you
place speculation under the microscopic scrutiny of
the moral code you cannot make anything else of it
but robbery. Caesar had gladiators placed in the
Roman arena who pitted their skill against each
other in mortal combat The Roman court called it
SPORT but it was nothing less than murder Today
speculation is considered by many as being legiti-
mate, but what code of ethics could apply in
order to call the system honest? There is none.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
Memorial DOU.

On MAY 3Oth the nation will pay homage to it's
departed heroes The surviving veterans of the
Grand Army of the Republic making prepare
tons to observe the day with that reverence and
solemnity which the occasion demands. In every
state in the Union the graves of the dead will re-
ceive the tribute due to brave and courageous SOL
diers who nobly responded when their country
in peril. Every man. woman and child should take
this opportunity in showing their depth of gratitude
to these sef-sacrfcing, devoted patriots who faced
the shock of battle and the deprivaons of the camp
in such glorious cause.
Memorial Day is set apart for the purpose Of
honoring the dead On this day dissipation and in
dustrialism should be allowed to desecrate the
occasion. This is day of thankful remembrance; a
day on which the patriotism of the nation responds
to duty of love, respect, and undying gratitude to
it's true patriots; day which the nations most
gifted orators recall the lasting obligations to
those silent knights who have fought their last battle
On next Tuesday let each American-who prides
himself on being American citizen take off his
hat as the surviving members Of the Grand Army of
the Republic pass by their sad mission to the
graves of their dead comrades This is honor
mensurate with their achievements.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

sible to entirely eliminate circumstantial evidence
from criminal jurisprudence. But it is within the
province Of the commonwealth to reimburse any OF
it's citizens who have been unjustly imprisoned That
there is need for such law is amply demonstrated
by the Kansas case. The probabilities are that
a similar mistake may not occur within the next
quarter of a century, but when man is wrongfully
imprisoned the state should be prepared to make
amends. This is nothing more than just "To do as
you wish to be done by"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
iFNUOritiSn1.

'EUUOTLUISnI.
The question of favortism is an absorbing and
perplexing problem. It is doubtful if any legislative
measure can be devised that will he satisfactory to
all concerned. To deny individuals the right to be-
stow favors upon each other, would be legislative
step far in advance of anything heretofore attempted
In fact the best authorities admit that the question
is too socalistc for the state or the to
enact laws which will place individuals on an equal
footing,
If favoritism is to be curbed in transactions in
volving thousands of dollars, the law must include
other forms of favortism in order to be consistent
The magnitude of transaction should not increase
lessen ones liability in the eyes of the law; for
what is wrong in cannot be considered just
in another In order to be constitutional the law
would have to be applied to all kinds Of favoritism
It must include the small merchant as we'll as the
railroad doing interstate business. It is true that
favortism is responsible for many acts of injustice
acts which have brought financial ruin to thousands
It is doubtful if we of this generation will live
to see law passed which will do away with favorit
ism. There may be laws enacted which will do away
with it's worst features, but the custom-in all its
branches-wil continue to do good or evil, as the
case might be.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
KILOGRAMS
BYE. M,

AS rule sweled just empty swell
pocketbook.
Which dangerous position eamster
Chicago grand dukes coachman in Russia?
When Togo Rojestvensky latters name
liable to be abbreviated to Dennis Mudisky.
Missionaries will find pretty
of Kansas that Standard Oil is the true light
Ella Wheeler Wilcox says smile when respondent may
be all right for the ladies' but when the feels
very often takes too many smiles
If thoughts the children the brain carriage
in which these children ride do the intellectual kids people
speak dead language ride in hearse?
Smoking cigarettes against Indiana constable
of that recently arrested trained smoking Even
educated ape can't monkey with hooser Justice
If what heather prince who is a this country
the missionaries who working the vineyard
of the Lord are having gay old time.
refused to issue
policy who live the immediate neghborhood
who has habit Of throwing chickens They
risk too great
All the wives the Emperor Japan dispensed
bonnets this contributed their millinery allowance the
fund Now who loves country
an Easter bonnet must be thewoo patriot
Billy Sunday that people sngy that they talk
through their to their false teeth Now Billy the dead
square, don't you think that great socaed upoe
preachers do great deal of talking through their hats
says that in powed by peasant
yoked of horses only being allowed
Now that's putting little thick the
must be well fed and muscular it takes horses
draw pillow. ..-+r..e
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
RefU6e for FOr6ers.

The discovery was made last week that forgery
has ceased to be crime in Indiana, owing to the
omission of it's definition in the criminal code,
which adopted by the recent Legislature and went
into effect few days ago. The most careful search
ing Of the printed act fails to disclose any definition
Of the crime Of forgery any penalties fixed for its
commission, and it is the opinion Of many lawyers
that, inasmuch as the Criminal Code act contains
section declaring that a laws within the purview of
this are hereby repealed there is law in force by
which such crime can be punished The omission
was discovered by the class in the law college, The
omission will affect persons now under Indictment
for the crime as there is law under which they
can be tried the old law having been repealed sig
nal triumph of vice over legislation.-Ex.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
ODDS AND ENDS
BY n. J. B.

READER bilousness appendicitis The
writer not physician and is not familiar with such things
obanabe definition
biousness liver complaint which
tho he would have been about dollars thirty ahead of
the he had been born Appendicitis
pain which about hundred and svenfve dollars than
the old-fashioned Inflammation of the bowels
of the 18th nst story by contrib
which calls mind interesting facts the of
reckoning time Some years few individuals this country
gested adoption the system This would obvate
practice and of the designations afternoon
evening" when writing speaking of the time of day.
With the the 2hou system computing time could not
make the mistake of meeting o'clock
when intended that the time o'clock for the
that there is such time as m.
With have IL hours the morning.
midnight and then instead of continuing the "a
jump back repeat
the last half of the "a hours of which If
"a hours day. and Of
o'clock the afternoon isn't o'clock at ALL properly speaking but
being the 18th hour of the reality Ii o'clock
o'clock p. is IA O'clock ETC.,
The Canadian Pacific the only railroad this country Can
that the continent from the Atlantic the Pacific Some
the officials that road decided that the hour
would thing the handling
issued daily letters figured
spicuousy each and ORDER for all orders
things issued upon great
But strange only the western portion Of the Canadian
adopted the while the portion
grand divisions comprising all their lines Quebec
William
Superior old SYSTEM while from William the Pacific
their line and branches the 2hou system The as
watches and clocks have "a of figures instead of H. Jewellers
the supply of the 2hour
ach them clock watch the price watch faces being
dollar The Medicine Hat Calgary there
contributor named Them but through the type showed CAL
instead Of Calgary Medicine Hat in the province of Asn
bo and $50 miles Of Winnipeg Calgary in Alberta
$50 miles farther west
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
WrOng111zzy Imprisoned.

WTONgTWlIy imprisoned
ANOTHER case wherein crcumstantal evidence
was at fault has just been revealed in Kansas. A
man in that state has confessed to having committed
a crime for which an innocent man has been i'm
prisoned. He received life sentence and has been
in prison for the past twenty years In view of the
evidence brought to light it likely that the prisoner
will be speedily released
Impartial persons must admit that it is impos-
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

POSSIBLY you had overlooked it, but Panama has
navy. It isn't many, but it is called navy by
the natives, consisting of one yacht purchased in
New York, at cost of $4,000. The boat isn't very
large but it carried the flag Of Panama without tip
ping-Stillwater Gazette.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25
N 0 TIC E..

ALL PERSONS receiving copies Of THE MIRROR who are
regular lists will please consider such as
IT, after reading, conclude that THE
MIRROR worthy of patronage send name to this
a published above.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

weekly published the Minnesota State
Prison and edited and
be home to encourage
prisoners acquant
public psychological
prejudice which has been
The paper entirely
If time there
surplus would expended
the prison library.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

A P1TTsBURG millionaire was arrested and locked
up in police station cell by mistake the other night
Whenever you hear of a millionaire being arrested
and locked up, you can put it down as mistake
St. Paul Daily News.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-05-25

MEN who say they have exhausted life, merely
mean that life has exhausted them.-Elbert Hubbard
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-08-03
The CheAa Newspaper Of the Northern District Associated Press Reports
FEVER SITUATION
CROWS SERIOUS
Many People Are Suffering and
Stringent Laws Are Passed.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
New Orleans, La, Aug. 3.-Excite-
ment in the country districts seems to
have grown more acute with the dis
coyery Of cases Of fever at other points.
Whole train loads Of passengers on
the Iron Mountain road have been
held upin Concord parish and removed
from any habitation for some time.
Passengers have been loud in their
protests, declaring that neither food
or water had been supplied.
Monroe, La, with fever on three
sides, has put militia and armed citi
zens on all roads leading into the town.
Newbury, Las, curfew law Is being
rigidly enforced.
Columbus, Miss, has decided to
guard against infection by the use OF
rifles, and maay smaller towns are
passing mosquito ordinances.
Alexandria is completely bottled up
but allows three trains week to bring
in provisions, If properly fumigated,
In order to prevent starvation.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-08-03
STOCKHOLDERS
MUST PAY UP
Full Amount Of Their Stock in
the Topeka National.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Topeka, Kans. Aug, The stock
holders Of the First National bank
will be assessed the amount Of their
holdings August 7th, according to
Receiver Brady through instructions
from the Comptroller Of the Curren-
cy az Washington Stockholders must
pay twenty-five per cent. Of their
stock on first payment and give Sc
curity for the balance. Then other
payments must follow every thirty,
sixty and ninety days. Receiver Brad
lev declines to state the amount this
will pay into the dividend fund. Good
authority in the matter, says the
August payment viii amount TO ten
thousand and the whole sum to bout
forty thousand
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-08-03

Don't look for true happiness in the
mansions Of the very rich, where high
priced physicians are called in to doc
tor everyailment. But seek it and find
it in the comfortable homes Of
the middle-classes and 50 called poor
where Greens August Flower is salwaYs
used to keep the family healthy-to
cure all stomach troubles, whether in
digestion, constipation, dyspepsia, loss
of appetite, bilious attacks or torpid
liver Trial bottle August Flower,
25c Big bottle. 75c. Winner Drug
Co. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-08-03
The white Man Case.

The executive committee Of the
Intermarried Citizen Association will
hold a meeting in this city next Sat
urday, August 5, for the purpose OF
discussing the status of this case. At
torney w. T. Hutchings will meet
with the committee and make a report
as to the proper method Of procedure
and what has been done with reference
to compromise with the Cherokee
Nation.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-08-03

For sunburn, letter and all skin and
scalp diseases, DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve has no equal It is a certain
cure for blind, bleeding, itching and
protruding piles. 1t will draw the fire
out of burn and heal without leav-
ing a scar. Boils, old sores, carbuncles,
etc, are quickly cured by the use of
the genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salye. Accept no substitute as they
are often dangerous and uncertain
Sold by Peoples Drug store. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-08-03

Miss Carrie Jordan and Mr. William
Hurr were married in Dallas, Texas,
July 20, at An Saints rectory Of that
city. Miss Carrie is the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Jordan, east OF
town, and Is we'll known In Vinita,
where she has many friends and rela-
tives. Mr.. Hurr was operator at the
Western Union Offices here for some
fiuna
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-08-03

Group is quickly relieved, and
Whooplng Cough viii not ''run its
course" if you use the original Bees
Laxative Honey and Tar. This Cough
Syrup is difTerant from all Others be
cause it acts on the bowels. You can
not cure Group and Whooping Cough
until you rid the system Of all conges-
tion, by working OF The eom through
a copious action Of tho bowels. Bees
Laxative Honey and Tar does this,
and cunts all Ceughs, Group, Nhoop-
ing. Cough, etc. No opiates Sold by
A. p. Owens.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-08-03
COMMITTEE
MUST WORK
Time For Preparation For Big
Confederate Reunion.

Last spring the commercial Club
appointed an executive COMMITTEES,
composed OF C. +. Lahmau, J. w, Orr
L. r. Parker, :. b. Turner, Mrs. W. E..
Halsell, Mrs. #. S. f. Amos, Mrs j..
". Sanders aud Mrs. Chas. A. David
son to take action in regard to the
entertainment Of the ex-Confeclerates
at their reunion to be held herr
October 3, 4and 8 1t is high time
this committee we're getting to work
as only two months remain now for
the nreperation.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-08-03

C. Unger, 2ll Maple St, Champaign
H., writes: 81 was troubled with a
hacking cough for ayear and Thought
L had consumption. I tried a great
many remedies and was under the
care Of physicians for several months,
/ used one bottle Of FOley's Honey
and Tar. 1t cured me. and I have not
been troubled since" Sold by Peoples
Drug Store. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-08-03
Fraternal Aid picnic.

On account Of the Fraternal aid
picnic to be held at Lakeside Park,
which is located on the electric line
between Webb City and Carthage,
Mo-, the Frisco viii sell tickets tc
either Of these points at rate Of one
and one-third fare for the round trip.
Webb City, s2.15; Carthage, s2.4O
Dates Of sale August 10, II and p
Final return limit. August l3.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-08-03
RUSSIANS WHIP
MERCHANT SHIP
The First Fight They Have
Won So Far.

Toxic. Aug. 3.-It IS officially re-
ported that two Russian torpedo boat
destroyers appeared OF Chungching-
on the northern coast Of Korea, at
5:40 this morning and attack the kei-
sho, a small merchant steamer.
The destroyers fired sixty shots
seven OF which hit the port side OF the
engine room and bridge. killing The
captain and one boy and woundinp
two. Of the crew. The destroyers then
ceased firing and steamed toward Va
ladivostock. The Keisho was able tC
continue voyage and escape.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-08-03
TRAIN PLUNGED
FROM A BRIDGE
Believed That Nearly All On
Board Were Killed.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Johnstown, Pa, Aug. 3.-The morn
ING Baltimore & Ohio passenger train
bound for Johnstown from lockwood
was wrecked at Paint Greek bridge in
Somerset county.
A rail broke on the bridge and the
train plunged down.
1t is believed nearly every one on
board was killed or injured, but as the
spot is isolated no details are obtain
able.
A special train bearing doctors,
nurses and newspaper men has gone
to the scene from here.
Associated Press.
Johnstown, Aug 3 3-Later reports
indicate that the first stories OF the
wreck were exaggerated. Only one
woman was seriously hurt and she
may not die. a number Of Others
we're cut and bruised and some bones
were broken.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-08-03
SWEDEN HAS MADE
PEACE OVERTURES
Associated Press

AnoOlAotCA A 49,
Stockholm. Aug. s.-The extraordi-
nary session Of the Riksdag was
brought to a close today. In declar-
ting the session closed the speaker Of
the lower house said the situation con
tanned disquieting elements, but that
Sweden would be absolved from blame
if a breach occurred after the ofIeI
made by the Riksdag
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-08-03

st. Louis, Mo, Aug. 3.-The chief Of
police today ordered captains in all
districts "a instruct their men TO be on
the alert for yellow fever in tenement
districts and that lodging houses be
especially watched. While these pre-
cautions are taken il Is not believed
the fever win break out here.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-08-03

Bids viii be received at the record
er's Office up TO 10 o'clock a. M, Satur-
day, August 5, Tor the construction Of
twenty-five crossings In accordance
with plans and specifications now on
file az the recorders Office.
Ton. 1T. BYRD,
Chairman Streets and Alleys Commit
tee. 2i5-lS
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-08-03
MISSOURI MAY
QUARANTINE
Against Persons Fleeing From
Fever District.
Associated Press.

AssOclated Press.
st. Louis, Augut Sat a confer
ence held here today the State Board
Of Health and the st. Louis board
purpose discussing the yellow fever
situation and the advisability OF es-
tablishing quarantine for the state Of
vor Missouri against the entrance Of
persons fleeing from the fever dis
trlcts.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-08-03
FOR SALE

House and lot, good barn, city
water, good neighborhood. New
property. Only 5000. / will loan
$3.50 on same for J years. This is a
bargain. See me at once.
7. E. ENGLEHART.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-08-03
vlNITA lost
TWO OF THREE
Games Played at Tulsa-Bad
Decision Said to be Re-
spOnsibIe.

vinlta lost the last game Of the Sc
ries at Tulsa by the score Of , to I.
Umpire Wayne is credited with
giving the game to Tulsa bya a bad
decision al first base in the ninth
inning.
Bluejacket was on the slab for Vi
nita and Wakefield for Tulsa and both
pitched a good game.
THE SCORE.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-08-03

The weather for tonight and Friday
will be Eenerally fair.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-08-03

There is a good demand for labor
here just now. Men are needed on the
sewer Job, the Frisco depot and many
other jobs and a big gang viii soon ho
wanted On the new railroad There
Is no excuse foridleness now ana won't
be for many months to come.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-08-03

r II r
vinita. ..O0100 OIL ?
Tulsa. 100000 *-2 2
Batteries, Vinita, Bluejacket and
Flnney; Tulsa. Wakefield and Crisp.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-08-03
Notice.

In compliance with the city ordi-
nance, the Street and Alley commit
tee Of the city council, hereby notifies
all property owners that weeds must
be cut on their premises at once.
If not the penalty provided in said
ordinance will be enforced.
T.. III. BYRD,
j. C. WILKINSON,
HANEy Cox,
230-9 Street and Alley Committee
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-03-23
In MemorIam.

Died-at his home near Porter
vile, Miss, on March 5th, 1905,
James w. Hall, in the Oath year
of his age.
Notwithstanding the fact that
everything was done that human
skill could devise to save the life
OF this young man, all efforts
proved unavailing, and his gentle
spirit took its flight to the God
who gave it.
Thus has passed away another
one of our most deserving young
men, one who will be sadly missed
by his associates in the commu-
nifty in which he lived, as his
conduct was such as to win the
esteem and admiration of every.
one with whom he came in con
tact.
AS we gaze through the mist
of tears, tits hard to understand
why God, in His infinite wisdom,
removed this dear friend from
our midst, but lie "moves in a
mysterious way Ills wonders to
perform"
Deceased left a father and sew
eral brothers aud sisters to mourn
his loss, his sainted mother hav-
ing preceded him several years
ago. May the good Lord heal
up the hearts of these loved ones
as lie alone can do, and may they
say. "The Lord gave, and the
Lord hath taken away; blessed
be the name OF the Lord
A FRIEND.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1905-03-23

Atwood. Violet & Co., cotton
factors, have published the fol-
lowing in a number of Southern
daily papers:
With general recognition by
May 20 Of acreage reduction of
90 per cent, cotton at 10c. would
be very cheap. Our strong advice
is: Make reduction the full 25
per cent, and if anything ap
preaching this figure shall be an
no1nced by Washington Bureau
June 3 or before, IL cents will
look reasonable. Such arguments
appeal to the every day common
sense OF farmers and mechanics,
particularly with at least one mil
lion surplus carried over on Sep
TENDER / next. Therefore, sell
spots sparingly, and on advances
only, and hold bulk of it for
much higher prices.