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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-13

YESTERDAY the House slapped Pfes!-
dent Roogeyelrs simplifed spelling idea
on the right cheek by passing an amend
ment to the legislative bill prohibiting the
Public Printer from paying for any
new tangled photography after July liTsi
next. Chairman Lands Of the House
committee on printing is preparing q
resolution which will bc n slap on The
left cheek for il will serve as an immedi-
ate order TO the Public Printer to atop
setting type in the Roosevelt way. The
reason that yesterdays action Of The
IIonsc has no bearing on the present
years printing business is that the bill IN
der consideration WAS Tor the next fiscal
year running EXPENSE lfbOth these re
solution PASS The House and Senate, as
they arc expected to do in very short order
the President will be deprived of the
pleasure of seeing anything printed a
he writes it. IIis letters and messages
nom the White Houec will he type.
written in the simpliGed spelling and
sent to the printer The proof sheets
thst he will get in return will be change:
10 the spelling OF our fathers The
White House clerks will change The
proofs back to the simp'iied style ant
will send them back to the Public Prin
ieF with all the corrections carefully anC
plainly indicated. The Public Printer vii
thereupon bring ont tho finished doeu
lnents in the old fashioned Webster wsY
completely ignoring he orders from tn
White House twill place the Publ,
Printer in n most uncomfortable position
The President gave him his job and GIL
take II away with stroke of his pen
bat Congress psys him his salary AM
can withholdit with a word AZ his jol
and The Jobs Of the thousands of his sub
ordinates will not be worth holding IN
less they get their money, it Is yer,
evident that the orders OF Congress vii
prevail Mr.. Siillings may be expeete'
10 visit the White House on explanation
missions very frequently. 1t is believe
probable that il Congress spikes tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-13
mysterious shooting.

New York, Dec. 13.-WhIle he stood
clasping the hand Of a friend who had
come to wish him many happy returns OF
his birthday, which was being celebrated,
three pistol sho.s fired in quick succas-
sion startled the guests Of Frank Macsa,
one OF the wealthiest Italian merchants
OF Bath Beach, at an early hour this
morning, and the host lurched forward
into the arms of one his guests dead. A
crowd had assembled at the Msssa home
to celebrate the owners 10Th birthday.
Late in the evening Masss was engage d
in conversation with three strangers, one
of whom was heard to demand that he
give up. Masss turned on his heel and
left them. II was as the guests we're pre-
pairing to leave that the shooting occurred
Massa had received numerous threatening
Letters 10 the past two weeks, signed
"Black Hand" and today the police
are searching for the Italian black mail
| ers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-13
ColoniaI Dame nt Lamestown.

It Is announced that the Colonial
Danes OF America have appointed a
committee to erect memorial at James
town, Va, 10 connection with the Expo
sition next spring to commemorate the
landing Of John Smith aud his COM
pauy. The Colonial Danes propose t.
eret memorial gate at the entrance to Il
tract which includes the original site OF
jamestown now owned By the Associa-
ton for the Preservation Of Virginia
Antiquities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-13
Morgan 10 Make Donation.

New York, Dec. 10 Exports are
current here today that Mr. j. P. Nor
gan, is to make New York city dona-
ton in connection with art which will
far surpass any gift the city received.
II is said that the donation will be in
connection with art and with central
park structure This might mean a
building adjoining the Metropolitan
Muesum of Art.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-13
Attempted Suicide.

New York, Dec. Rankin Duvsll,
a protege of Edwin Boothe and mem
Der OF Belasco's company, attempted
hari- kari 10 a kialto saloon today. lie
will die. Unbuttoning his overcoat Du-
vall took l2-inch knife from the lunch
counter, aud placing the point against
mis- abdomen he threw himself to the
floor. The knife pierced his yitals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-13
Government for tbs TransvaaI.

London, Dec. l9.-rhe government
has decided to grant immediate respon-
sibls government TO the Transvaal II
hiss declared "full confidence that under
free institutions the prosperity and con-
tentment of the Transyaal AID its people
will be permanently secured" A con-
stitntiOn hiss been isaued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-13
Deadly SERPENT Bites

are as common IN India as are The stomach
and liver disorders with us. For the latter
however there is sure remedy: Electric
Bitters; the great restorative medicine, OF
which . =; A. Brown, Of Benneitsville' ;. g,
says: They restored my. wife to perfect
ia and chronic lIv torpid liver" Electric
Bitters Nures ehills and fever malaria bill.
ousnes', sqme back, kidney troubles aud
bladder s9rd rs. Sold on guarantee by
E g. LeadEester & Sons, druggists, Price
81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-13
THURSDAY EVENING. Dye. 10. 1900.

WHILE THE speech OF Secretary ltoot
ct the tanquet Ct the Pennsylvania Sc
eieiy of New York in that city las night
may appeal 10 the present administration
in It's greed ard ideas concerning the
Capitalization OF power, it naturally
brings forth protests from all lovers OF
The primitive institutions OF this country.
States rights and States sovereignty
in the management of their internal
affairs were precious legacies from the
founders OF our free institutions, and to
hear their expediency questioned or
prornosticatiors concerning their stabili-
ty are sounds which fall upon many SEN
sitive cars. Shortly after the civil war
Senator o. P. Morton, Of Indiana, then
tolteriDg on the verge of the grave and
is seat, Was allowed
and read speech
1g other things he
war between the
ad placed head
le of States rights.
.-ot last night but
voiced what had previously been uttered
10y a prominent man Of his party nearly
Two score years ago. The country
has passed through many changes
since the scenes at Appomattox, when
iour years conflict in attempts
70 maintain principles guaFanteedby the
trainers OF the constitution we're
brought 10 close. The cherished Prin
ciples, however, we're never reiinquished
nv the southern survivors Of the war d;
but might had in a measure prevailed over
drht The northern republicans haze
ever since been disposed to regard States
rights rope Of sand, and present con-
dlions IN the United States brought
about Mr. Root claims, by the States
themselves, are urged BY the dominant
Marty as reasons for i;s entire oblitera-
ton. The issue is to be made in Cali
fornia. and Secretary Root is but pre-
pairing the way for comp d'etat which
will prove TO he q long step toward Gee -
Trailing all power in the present eXecu-
tive in order that he may, without let or
hindrancc. WELD his big stick when a
constitutional imptdiment gels In his
way These nre the conditions which
arc presented in the United States ut The
opening Of the twentieth century. The
secretary supposes that the future Of the
country under What he is pleased to term
"onr system of dual control is inadequate
To the development Of our national lie
and urges this as the reason iOr The
breaking down Of State lines and the
gradual centering OF power in the iede-
raj government" Mr. Root thinks The
Z
frsmers Of the constitution could not
ioresce conditions rs they now
exist. Mr. Root ndds that "t the
states must exercise their control
or have it wrested from them These
are omiuous words, and doubtless
sound the death knelI Of free institutions
in what was once commended and pros
porous country, not covetiug colonial
possessions nor becoming entangled in
foreign alliances, from which so many
Of our troubles have originated and in
consequence Of which States rights are
menaccd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-13

Auburn, N. T., Dsc 1S.--ohes;cr
Gillette made the journey from Oneida
to Auburn, where he has an engagement
to be electrocutej, 10 the private car Of
"The Runawssy" company surrounded
by hystericsl chorus girls. At Syracuse
there was q mob OF 10, 600 at the station.
The car was bombsrded by flowers and
brickbsts, representing the divergent
sentiment of the people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-13
Thirty-EIYe Men Killed.

Belgrade, Serv's, Dec. lS.-Thirty-
fiva men were killed outright and hur
dreds wounded in a desperate battle
fought 10 mountain pass near Gisko-
vica, Macedonis, just before day break.
About two thousand Albian tribesmen
were engaged for nearly three hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-13
New Trial Refuse d.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. l3.-Robert 5. Frazer
this morning refused new trial to Clifford
Booze, the negro coachman, formely employed
by Augusta Hanje recently convicted OF per-
jury aud making false dispositions against
Mrc. Mary Scott Harte.
HOoe was called before the bar and SEN
fenced to six years imprisonment in the peni.
Tertiary and fine of $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-13

Mr.. CAMPBELL, Of Kansas, yesterday
introduced q resolution in the House
providing for the appointment Of joint
congressional commission to inquire into
the relation Of the tariff TO trusts and
monopolies, and the industrial and labor
interests Of the United States. The in
quiry will but show, what everybody
knows already, that tho tariff ia the
mother OF trusts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-13
simplified spelling idea hard and fast the
President will gracefully retire.

A.MoyEMEST patterned after The Gar
den City Association Of Great Britain ,
which is now building lis first group Of
model workingnen's homes at LetcE-
worth, ia about to be started in this
c,nntry under the Leadership Of DR..
w. u. p. Bliss, who will, on January
/. SIN the rectOrship of ST. Mary's
Episcopal Church, at Amilyville, l.. l.,
aud become secretary Of the Garden Cities
o. America. The OH jet OF the association,
most iaudable one, is the founding OF
cities where men Of small means may
have attratiye homes, with their own
gardens, M combined, so lar as possible
with attraction OF both city and country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-13

II you like Coffee but dare not drink it,
try DR.. Shops Health Coffee. 1t is trne
that real Coffee does disturb the Stomach,
Heart and Kidneys. Bat DR.. Shops Health
Coiiee has not grain Of trne coffee in IL.
Being made from parehei grain, malt, etc.,
il forms wholesome. food.like drink, yet
having the true flavor OF Old Java ami Mocha
Coffee. made In minute" Call at onr
store for free sample Sold by 4. 5. Lead
beaten l. Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-13

Cascaswcet, the ideal medicine for the
little ones. Contains no opiates. Conforms
fully with National Pure food and Drug
aw. Write T.. c. Dewitt & Co., Chi ago.
H.. for the "Daby Book" Sold by w ~.
Creioh A Co 4Ol King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-13
Patrick's Appeal Dismissed.

Was ilgtop, Dc. l9.-Ths motion to
dismiss Albert Patrick's appeal was made
in the Supreme Court by ex-Sena-
t1r Lindsay shortly after noon today.
Chief Justice Frller promptly directed
the clerk TO dismiss the case and issue
the Gandate. Should Governor Higgins
fail to take up the case ari either con-
mute the sentence or free Patrick, the
condemned man, by the action taken
today, will have deprived himself OF all
legal meaus of escaping the electric chair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-13
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
fVCaC COUNTY

STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY.
Frank j. Chenry makes oath that he ~
seu;or partner Of he firm Of +, J.. Cheney &
Co.. doing business in the City Of Toledo.
COUNTY aud State Aforesaid. and that sad
firm W. II pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLAR~ for eacn and every csse Of Ca
fsrrh that cannot be cured By the use OF
Halls CatArrh Cure.
FRANK :. CIIFNEY.
Swarm 10 before me and lsubkcribed ia NY
presence, Ihis 9th day OF December, 4. -.
1856.
A. W. GLEASON.
(SEAL) NOTARY PUBLIC.
IIalps Catarfh Cure il taken internally,
and acts directly On the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Send for testimonials
free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold byall Druggists, 75c.
Take IIell's InmilY Pills for consnpatlon'
---zzue~---
NOTICE.
Prepare Cor War IN time Of Peace. t0al -
Comfort. We are delivering TIE very best
grades Of Clean Newly mined Coal at bottom
market price. 2,24O lbs. 10 the ton, promptly
delivered by. -.
DeWILToN AlTCHEsoN.
Both Phones IS. w south EoJs street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-12-13

II taken at the sneeze Stage" Preventive,
to)thsome candy tablet-wili surely and
quickly check an approaching cold or la.
grippe. When yon first catch colc-or feel II
coming on-lake DIR. Shops Preyentles, and
the prompt effect will certainly surprise and
please you. PreyentIos, surely supply the
proverbisl ounce Of prevention Sold 10
5 cent and . cent boxes by e. S.--LeadbeateE
4 Sons
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20

departments of the institution.
Warden Wolfer's financial sta g.
ment for the month of November
is as follows: The collections on
twine notes and Irvine accounts
were unusually large, the sum be-
ing $67l,438.3 3. The miscellan-
eous receipts amounted to $780,
70. OF this sum, $69O.78 was re-
ceived for board of United States
prisoners; $3,694.OO from convict
labor in Irvine plant; $4,496 Is
from convict labor in shoe shop:
and $l22.25 from visitors fees.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20
Board Of Control.

At last Tuesdays meeting of
the State Board of Control, two
paroles were favorably acted up
on. Only two of the members
were present, namely, Hon. S. w.
Leavett, and Hon. L. A. Rosing.
Judge Gould being absent on &C.
count of sickness. Before return
ing to st. Paul the members in
company with Warden Wolfer
visited the hospital and solitary
and several Of the industrial
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20
Prison Population.

During the past week the popu-
lation of the prison is still on
the increase, there being nine ar
rivals and only three discharged
on expiration of sentence.
The population of the prison is
698, .distri buted as follows: First
grade, 533, second grade, 1853, and
third grade IL.
The last register numbers 2O15.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20
SANTA CLAUS.

HAVE stood fer almost evy thing conoasts done;
have seen es idols fallp' inter fragments
An haven't made jist perhaps sgh
An watched them
But there's length they daren length right
An when they tackle Santa Claus by ng they're fight
-
No. sir! Roll yer eyes yer hypocritc strain!
Hope at you amt got chdrenmebbe I'm plain
But Pm feeln this subjec deeper p'raps tell
An childhood hOut Santa Claus burnn jOyess-well
1t amt surenOugh childhood,
B1eve in Santa! Always have blieved! until Idle!
An Pm gOn tell baby. ping said
That sweet story bout OF Santa fore bed!
An I'll help write him letter. grow bright
An I'll know I've made
An the that dares tell thing
Better not let me know it, he'll have nght by jng
Houston Post.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE,
Fifth Annual Greeting to Prisoners,
From F. Emory Lyon, superintendent
Of the Central Howard
Association.

The real Christmas message can
not be conveyed per force from one
to another. Within the citadel of
each heart must come the vitaIiz-
ing power of "Peace on earth, good
will to men, Nevertheless, by
Interpretation, we may help each
other understand the force ana
value of the proclamation. Deep
ly conscious that that message each
year ought to mean a new birth
to all, [ send you this voluntary
greeting. 1 can only hope that
you may open your hearts to see
in it even more than I may dis
Germ.
I am we'll aware how hard it is
to see beauty in the midst of
blighting circumstances; or to pro-
fess gladness where all seems sad.
Yet the Christ message has the
power to make men rise above
coarse and sordid surroundings,
to dwell in realm of peace and
Joy. And none have demonstrated
this more clearly than the prison
ers of hope. l am glad to praise
the patience, the fortitude and the
determination shown by multi
tudes of men behind prison bars.
The hundreds of letters I have re-
ceived each year from prisoners
are like a revelation of human
faith amid encouragement and of
growth in spite of all obstacles.
One man writes that in five years
he has learned to read and write
and nearly acquired the plumbing
trade. He has read the books in
the prison library and calls for
more. All this that he may use
the information nine years hence,
when he is discharged. Another
tells me that he entered prison as
u second-class bartender, but came
out a first-class wood worker. At
that trade he is now earning an
honest living; and says: "Can
look every man in the face with
out fear" Still another writes:
1.-The greatest victory soul can
win is to reconcile itself to the un-
pleasant. He has learned, he
says, to see the past sel6shness
and egotism, and has resolved,
''Never again to sacrifice internal
happiness for outward show"
These letters from prisoners have
been blessing to me, and [ trust
my answers may have contained
some word of inspiration. I shall
be glad to receive more during the
coming year. You may be a life
prisoner, or you may have long
or short sentence. Regardless of
any other orfuture help, this corre-
spondence is invited; believing it
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20

Deputy Warden Glennon is still
confined to his room. 1t is just
about a year ago that he took
sick, and be has been i'll ever
since. A good many of the "boys"
here would like to see him get
we'll, as seldom a day passes but
what we are asked as to how he
is getting along.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20
TO INMATES.
NNNN~

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 COM
plying with the following rules: Write
out your own name and register num-
Der 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
1t 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, 1906-12-20

The State Board of Pardops
will hold it's next quarterly meet
ing Monday, January 18th. A
number of new applications from
this institution are on file for con-
sideration, and it is likely that
those cases which were continued
from the October meeting will be
acted upon at this time.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20

We. would appreciate it very
much if any Of the inmates having
copies of the Saturday Evening
Post of June 3Oth, and July 7th,
would send them to 245. These
numbers are lacking IN serial
story entitled "The Fighting
Chance.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20

Since the cold weather caused
the theremometer to hover around
the zero mark, visitors to the
prison have not been very nu-
merOus.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20

There are now only ten female
prisoners in the Matron's depart
ment. One of them departed last
Saturday. A short time ago there
were twelve. Women prisoners
do not arrive very frequently at
this institution.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20
to be a blessing to all.

The Central Howard Associa-
ton has never had a buster year
or greater evidence of far-reaching
results. Our experiences has given
US increased cause for faith in you
and your possibilities. The tide
of events has made us surer than
ever of the promise of a square
deal' for all men before the law.
The association has given practi-
cal assistance, either in or out of
prison, to about twice as many
men as there are days in the year.
The superintendent has written as
many letters to and in behalf of
prisoners, as the meals he has
eaten. He has addressed all kinds
of conventions in your behalf, and
all sorts of reformers who were
long on theory, and short.i prac-
tice. He has spoken to some
100000 people who profess faith
in God, but with little faith in men,
made in the image of God. He
put in a plea with those who were
greatly exercised over cruelties
visited upon cats and dogs, but
had nearly overlooked "Man's in
humanity to man." All this has
increased the number of those
who are willing to be the prls-
oner's friend. There is more plen-
tiful employment and greater
charity for the man who has fallen
and wants to rise. Never before
has the public so generally be-
lieved that the man who is down
will rise again, if he has chance.
Never was it more clearly cup to
you" to make good this expecta.
ton. With all my heart I believe
you will. In this confidence we
stand ready to help you in both
practical and spiritual ways.
For those who are soon to be
discharged, we offer employment,
as heretofore. For those who
have about two years or more to
serve, we still offer courses of
study in practical trades by cor
respondence. A number of pris-
oners have successfully started in
this work during the year, and we
shall be glad to explain the plan
to others who feel able and quail
fed to do the work. The chief
object of the Howard Association
lis not to seek pardons or hasten
paroles, but to help prepare men
for good citizenship and give prac-
tical assistance after discharge.
By all means, we are anxious that
each man shall feel that he has a
friend in us; to help him thru the
hard places to higher life.
Again wishing you Christmas
JOY and New Years hope-I am
as ever,
Sincerely your friend,
F. Emory Lyon.
Chicago, ILL.,, December II, 1906,
634 Unity Bldg.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20

The following transfers were
made during the past week: ESQ
to 6O4; 1O4 to IS; 500 to cot %; SO
to cot 16: 253 to 637; 637 to $3.50
to 80; los to 88; 10l to l78; 100 to
hosp.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20

There are six men now occupy
ing cots in the dollhouse corridors.
Last Tuesday the population was
695, and there was only one cell
unoccupied. This hotel needs no
advertising in order to keep full
house.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20
LOCAL NEWS.
The MIRROR wishes it's readers
q Merry Christmas.

Guard White returned from his
vacation last Monday and again
resumed his duty across the street
from the big gate.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20

Til. occupant of 267 would like
to exchange the Fargo Forum and
the Duluth Herald, for the, San
Francisco Examiner.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20

The occupant Of cell 621 would
like to exchange the Minneapolis
Tribune and the Kansas City Star
for Chicago papers.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20

Twenty-eight prisoners will be
discharged from this institution
during the month of January on
expiration of sentence. This is
the largest number to leave in a
single month for some time.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20
CHURCH NOTICE.

Service In the Prison Chapel at nine
O'Clock every Sunday morning. Pro-
testanr and Catholic service every
alternate Sunday. Rev. s. j. Ken
Dedy, and Rev. FIR. COrcOran chap
lainS.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20

State Parole Agent Barncard
was at the prison last Tuesday in
attendance at the meeting of the
State Board of Control.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-12-20

Mr.. j. M. McClintock, county
attorney of St. Louis County, was
shown about the institution one
day last week by Acting Deputy
Warden Colligan.