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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-03-15
7ndete7nzi72nte Sentences.

Indete7nsi7e0te Sentences.
In ALMOST every state in the Union the Indeter-
inmate Sentence subject is being discussed and fav-
orably recommended to the legislatures few states
have succeeded in getting such law passed. while
others are still working for its adoption. In speak
ing of this question. Hon S. j. Barrows, president
of the International Prison Congress, said:
mo legislator can show why the theft Of twenty
five dollars should be punishable with one years i'm
prisonment and the theft of twentysix dollars with
five years imprisonment Nor is the difficulty re-
moved by empowering the Judge to his discretion
in imposing sentence within certain limits Of mini
mum and maximum A Judge would find it hard to
tell why he sentenced boy five years for stealing
dollar and another boy year stealing one hun
dred and eighty six dollars another judge why he
sent one boy to prison for year. and another first
offender, to sixteen years for the same ofense. A
study of codes on one hand and Of sentences an
other reveals an amazing amount of contradiction
and confusion. not to say injustice in the application
of penalties For this inequality and injustice the
indeterminate sentence furnishes the necessary
lief Instead of making the codemaker or the Judge
decide when should come out Of prison, it puts
the main responsibility of deciding that question
upon the prisoner himself"
In the hands of efficient prison officials, the in
determinate sentence should prove practical The
wide divergence of sentences for similar oenses,
Ia source of danger rather than corrective measure
To obviate this defect is the aim of those now advo
eating the indeterminate law.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-03-15
Mutual Admiration,

Mutual Admiration.
The friendly feeling between Japan and Eng
land appears to be genuine. The two nations have
exchangedgreetings. King Edward conferredupont the
Mikado of Japan the Order of the Garter. decora-
ton highly priced by Englishmen: In return, the
ruler of Nippon conferred the Order of the Chrysan-
themum upon several well known Britishers. Both
ceremonies were spectacular affairs and excited the
admiration of those who were fortunate enough to
witness them.
By such inexpensive tokens are the crowned
heads of Europe drawn close together. The dis
elimination shown in comforting these orders is what
enhances their value Those who receive these dec
orations know that they looked upon fortunate
beings. The popularity of Emperor William is
mostly due to his tact in comforting these orders upon
distinguished men of the world. Even Americans,
who detest display of this nature, consider them
selves honored on receiving one of these baubles.
Indeed there few persons to be found who would
actually decline such testimonial. We all are
less vain, and Aattery of this kind is gener
ally irresistible.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-03-15
Is 1t Not True?

Is 1t Not True?
"You CANNOT Judge mans present by his past
nor can you Judge his future by his past" In sub
stance the foregoing apothegm uttered by Chap
lain S. j. Kennedy during the of last Sundays
sermon. How true these words are! Every day
the reader can find abundant evidence in the press
to substantate the belief that it is absolutely true
Men in whom their associates had implicit confidence
have gone wrong and become social outcasts Others
who were social outcasts have entered the ranks of
the Salvation Army and are devoting their lives
toward saving others.
Some one has said: appearances are deceitful."
Decidedly SO! Traits that would impress some,
would in all probability, be rejected by others. The
man who is glib talker, and who thoroughly under
stands how to fatter another, may turn out to be
rascal while the quiet person might prove tobe abso
lutely trustworthy.
Mr.. Kennedy has travelled much and touched
elbows with many classes of people, He knows
human nature as we'll as the Holy Book from which
he breaches to his congregation. We all make mis-
takes in Judging our fellow beings. Sometimes we
give them credit for what they are not, and again
our hasty judgment has caused much disappoint-
ment and sorrow. Each day is repetition of yes
terday and fortunate is he who has made few errors
along the highway of life.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-03-15
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When acquires fashionable unnatural walk
reminds OF an unshod horse pig walking ice
The twenty old kid recently Mrs Yeres
that the mother used to make the
that his predecessor made.
The great trouble with most young shopping in the
matrimonial market that they tell between
turtle dove and asnapping turtle
city in Kansas saws that town lots and
other city property has dropped value organ
ization of female band in his city
The money that pap through
the medium of breach of promise suit tainted the
silver that Judas received for the betrayal of his
When phlanthrop contributes home for iendess
dren made public but political
Orphans he keeps his face shut tight steel trap
dred dollars for his return She that he silver collar
blanket and that his feet ncased in boo
chances that yed into the back butcher
died with his boots
The ladies this country considerable
after Justice Brewer told them that sometime the
their would the presidential chair but of late they
been que and probably they would
old granny who the ball rolling by introducing
bill in Congress to grant them the franchise.
Boss Murphy he politics years
taken bite of corporation pie Now years ago
lin St. Paul entered by burglar who made raid pantry
and got with several blackberry arrested tried
and convicted for this crme and the only evidence against him
THAT to by the police who testified that the time of his
there rambling little brooket of blackberry juice vending
through his chin whiskes Murphy
deb stain of juice his that
his mouth to both
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-03-15
Who Us Who?


In recent issue of the ST.. Louis Mirror,
William Marion Reedy makes the astonishing state
ment that Elbert Hubbard, editor of the Pkikshne,
has been leading double role in the field of liter
allure. Mr.. Reedy claims that Charles FELTON, Pid-
gin, the author Of several wellknown novels is the
nom de plume of Ebert Hubbard He explains at
considerable length his for believing that Mr.
Pidgin, of Boston, is no less parsonage than the
brilliant sage of East Aurora.
It is now up to Mr.. Hubbard to confess the
charge Will he do SOP or will he remain profoundly
silent while the critics trying to unmask him? It
would seem that he cannot deny the claim to great
ness Mr. Reedys chain of circumstantial research
is complete. 1T is we'll known that Mr. Hubbard is
talented man. His Little Journeys" his lectures,
and his great work at East Aurora, New York, have
established his reputation among the reading world
But if it is proven that he is also the author of eight
ten novels that have created great furore in the
literary world, his chances of becoming famous are
greatly enhanced His many friends will have the
pleasure of congratuating him personally instead of
paying homage to his memory.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-03-15
VIEWS AND REYIEWS.
49t BY E.w.M.% ~

XXTOMAN SUFFRAGE. Every woman suffrage
Wv found that could be relied upon the Of
halfway But long woman's "yes means no
and her mo- anything she will not obtain the privilege
Women suffrage and bear enough SUFFRAGE let's
not let them have suffrage in addition.
CHRONIC KICKERS Who does know him? He is omni-
~ present would kick believe if they had but
who used make things dsageeabe by
aul6nng that he shadow gloom wherever he
He would always talk of throwing job account the
firm shut down it's works he the oudes
hoerng When his wife served breakfast food he called
kicker did amount much and
good plan to take things they and fear
no one.
ACHINERY VS.. MAN The Agricultural Department is
vl poying machines for the testing of cigars with view to i'm
proving quality used in them The best results
the plant used for the subsequent planting
would like make suggestion to the There is place
the number of hundred be used
purpose both and The
many details that unobanab with machine,
nicotine effect the human system and the savay
have mentioned satisfaction to the
for the that anything good enough for be
fects cheroot stoge your life will Cigarette
Hustle along the specimens we'll do the testing
ONT FORGET YOUR IDEALS Every has built his air
castles only them vanish like soapbubbles in heavy
atmosphere These are An ideal attained for
pot gold end the rainbow ideal with the
individual Say for instance desires certain amount OF
wealth degree Is his ideal reazedY
Never usually than before The very best
up hopes be anything in this
world No would think of giving
quart peck without necessary standard So it is
life Determine what standard want to be
and having attained it. seek ideal incentive to hold
all times The ideal mans behavior the
pilot sailing vessel Neither will make the harbor safely without
the guide.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-03-15

CHICAGO now has funds enough to employ a
police force that afford protection to its citizens
The city council there recently raised the saloon
license from $500 to 81, 900 adding thereby the sum
of $3,75O,OO0 to the city revenues. Mayor Dunno
says he will sign the resolution as presented
Saltwater Gazette
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-03-15

In CHINA it is customary for man who would
protest strongly establishes order things
to commit suicide. It might be good plan to edu-
cate our American anarchists in China.-St. Paul
Pioneer Press
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-03-15

SOCRATES thought that if all our misfortunes
were laid in one common heap, whence every one
must take an equal portion, most persons would be
contented to take their own and depart -Plutarch.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-03-15
NOTICE.

PERSONS receiving copies Of THE MIRROR who not
lists viii please consider such sample
H. after reading, conclude that THE MIRROR
worthy send to this Office for
trial subscription published above.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-03-15
Hamilton Returns.

Hamilton RetWT71S
Mr.. HAMILTON, the gentleman who had charge
of the alleged yellow dog" fund Of the insurance
companies, has voluntarily returned to New York.
His return was unexpected, and it created tremen-
dous surprise in many quarters AS yet he has said
little for publication, and is quiet Henry Rog-
ers His friends" are doing some hard thinking,
for they cannot help surmse that he will seek full
vindication. f* a~
No doubt Mr. Hamilton's conduct has been
above suspicion. His coming home at this time
shows that he does not fear arrest It also gives the
impression that he is not what he has been repre-
sented to be. Even his worst enemies will feel
abashed at the honorable course he has pursued.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-03-15

SpT17lg Poets,
ABOUT this time of the year the humble spring
poet from his lair and, burdened with verses
on gentle spring, etc., wends his way to ye editors
sanctum. We always appreciate sensible rhymes,
but the gbbersh written about beauties of spring,
is consigned to our capacious waste basket
AS rule, much of the poetry on spring is not
intended to be taken seriously. It's jocose style
appeals to the disabilities of the reader and therein
lies it's greatest charm But to calling it poetry,
one may just as well call telegraph pole a tree.
The analogy is as broad.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-03-15

The United States Senate has at last come to
the rescue of the people in passing the McCumbel
bill providing against the aduteraton of foods, and
there is little question as to the passage of the bill
in the House, national food law is almost assured
The Senate has always found itconvenient to pigeon
hole all previous similar measures for the very ap
parent that many Of its members represented
special interests especially interests manufacturing
food products, and by pooling their issues managed
to sidetrack such legislation Glencoe (Minn.
Enterprise.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-03-15

published in the Minnesota State
and is edited and
aged by home to encourage
acquan
public disseminate psychological
dspng prejudice which has been
the sinister The entirely
public financial time there
surplus would be expended the
interests Of the prison library
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-03-15

IT is what we think and what we do that make
us what we are,-Elbert Hubbard
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-06-27
.QUEER CONTRACT
IS DISPOSED Of.
Father Takes Grain and Mon
ey and the Step Son Gets
Mothers Estate.
AN UNUSUAL QUIT CLAIM
E6NER HARLAN AND ATAlASkA
VAN NUYS, PARTIES TO A SET.
ELEMENT WHICH WAS CAUSED
BY PECULIAR AGREEMENT.

A rare document is now on file at
the county recorders ONCE 1t is q
quit claim filed yesterday by Elmer
Harlan in favor of his step son Atal-
aska Van Nuys. both farmers. In the
deed the statement is made that in
November. 1897 Harlan and Mrs. Van
>rys, widow OF Solomon Van Nuys.l
signed an ante-nuptial contract, the
terms of which contract were that In
case either one of the contracting
parties died after their marriage,
which took place November 4. 1897.
that the goods and the estate Of the
deceased should not revert to the
survivor.
Mrs. Harlan Died In June.
Mrs. Van Nuys-Harlan. died June
Is last and under the terms of the
contract between herself and hus4
band Mr.. Harlan was not entitled. to
any share of her estate, although in,
his quit claim deed to Atalaska Van
Nuys, who is Mrs. Harlan's heir. the
statement is made by Mr.. Harlan that
he had put into the estate of his wife
$3.50, had managed her estae without
recompense and owned the wheat and
oats growing on her land.
The contract placed Mr.. Harlan in
an embarrassing position but he final
ly effected an understanding with Mr..
Van Nuys, whereby Mr.. Harlan gives
him quit claim on the estate OF his
mother and Mr.. Harlan receives in
return from Mr.. Van Nuys the sum OF
$500 and all the wheat and oats now
| growing on the land of the late Mrs.
Harlan.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-06-27
FRIENDS ARE SURPRISED
CARNEY-FERRIS WEDDING
Two Well Known People 90 to Gin
cinnati and Have Nuptiais Perform
ed by the Rev. ). w. kapp-To
Reside In Chicago.

Formal announcement was made
yesterday OF the marriage of Miss
Adah Ferris, of this city and Mr. Will
liam Carney, formerly of this city,
now of Chicago, which took place
Monday afternoon at Cincinnati. the
officiating minister being the Rev.
Jacob w. Kapp, formerly pastor of
the, First English Lutheran church
this city. The young people surpris-
ed their families and their friends
completely as there had been no in
timation that the nuDtials were to
take place at this time. Mr.. Carney
had been in Richmond about week
spending his vacation and on Satur-
day he went to Cincinnati, procured
a marriage license and made prepara-
tions for the carrying out of all plans.
Monday morning Mr.. Carney and
Miss Ferris left for Cincinnati at 10
o'clock and toward evening a tele-
gram came to the brides mother,
Mrs. c. E. Ferris, 404 N. 18th St. an
nouncing the marriage. The bride is
a well-known and most estimable
young woman and for number of
years has been employed with the
Home Telephone Company as toll op-
orator. Mr.. Carney who is a Rich.
mond young man wss formerly em.
ployed in he Richmond division Off
ces of the Pan Handle but now holds
a responsible and lucrative position
in Chicago. Mr.. and Mrs. Carney
went direct from Cincinnati to Chi
cago where they will reside and they
certainly carry with them the best
wishes of host of Richmond friends
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-06-27
Charles 7. Bond Makes a
Threshing Machine at His
Home on N. 18th st.
TRIAL RUN AT WEBSTER
BIG MACHINE WAS RUN TO LIT.
TIE CITY YESTERDAY ON ITS
OWN sTEAM-MAkER is A
SKILLED MECHANIC.

Charles T. II. Bond, 210 North Sew
enteenth street, has just completed
ramaking a threshing D 1achine that
is as complete in every part as ma
chimes made by the best threshing
machine companies in the city. ISt
cry part of this machine was made by
Mr.. Bond himself and yesterday it was
sent under its own steam to Web.
ster, where 1t will be given a trial. If
II meets all the requirements demand.
ed of 1t, Mr.. Bond will probably dis.
pose of the thresher.
Made Thresher Last Summer.
Last year Mr.. Bond made thresh-
Ing machine. which rendered most sat
isfactory service throughout the sum.
mer. After its summer campaign Mr..
Bond took 1t to pieces and remodeled
II extensively. The machine that
was sent TO Webster yesterday is the
old thresher with the new improve.
ments attached to it, Mr.. Bond is
one of. the most skillfu mechanics in
the city and his little work shop on
North Seventeenth street is hive of
industry. Other machines and i'm.
plements besides the thresher have
been made by him
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-06-27
Eagles Cancel GaskeII Date
and Contract With Robin
son Amusement Co.
SEPTEMBER THE DATE SET
YESTERDAY WAS SPENT BY THE
PROMOTERS IN SEARCHING
FOR GROUNDS BUT NONE WAS
DECIDED ON.

The contract signed with the Gas
kell Carnival Company has been an
nulled by the Wayne Aeria of Eagles
and yesterday contract was closed
with the Dan Robinson Amusement
Company. The committee in charge
of the carnival state that the Rob-
inson carnival is the largest in the
business and it was for this reason 1t
was secured. Yesterday was spent in
searching for a suitable location for
the carnival but none was decided
upon. The carnival will be held eth
er the first or second week in Septem-
Der and will be open day and night
for six days.
Among the attractions will be the
following: Royal Japanese theater
new production of Fighting the
flames, Electric Dome. Johnson Con
cert Company, Palace of Ellusion
Electric Fountain, Katzenjammel
Castle, the Spanish Wheel, Electric
theater, Trip Through Egypt, Reptile
Castle and reproduction of the st
Louis exposition cascades. The last
named attraction is one of the bic
features of the carnival.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-06-27
Meeting Will Be Held at Re-
publican Club Rooms to
Organize Tonight. -.
HoPETo DO GREAT WORK
WOMEN OF FAIRvIEW FEEL
THAT BY HELPING THE MEN
THEY CAN ACCOMPLISH WON
\DERS FOR THEIR SECTION.

Mrs. c.. c. Smith, 11s Hunt St.
and Mrs. Elmer Towle, 231 Linden
Ave-, are the leading spirits of a
movement to organize the women OF
Fairview into an auxiliary of the
Fairview Civic Improvement Associa,
ton.
This evenig the women of that part
of the city will meet at the Republi.
can club rooms at 7:3O o'clock and
steps will be taken toward effecting
a permanent organization.
1t was stated last evening that the
object the Fairview women have in
view is to assist their, husbands,
fathers, sons and sweethearts in
booming Fairview and any improve
ment that is deemed necessary for
that part of town.
The south end has been greatly
benefited by the work of the South
Side Improvement association and the
Fairview women figure out that If the
men of the South end were able to
accomplish this good work without
the aid of the women of that section
of the city, that Fairview should put
the South End boom" in the shade
by the combined efforts of both the
men who live in that part of Rich
mond.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-06-27
ARCHITECT WORK STEADY
A Number OF Residence Are BEING
Built and Outlook 10 Good for
Time OF Year.

Architects report that for this time
of the year business is steady. There
are number Of houses and buildings
going up and several plans finished.
A double house and a cottage Is being
erected on Asylum avenue by Gurney
HILL The contract for the proposed
house of William Backemeyer on the
Liberty road, has been let to Miller
and Overs. Mr.. Hasecoster has
plans for Harry Gennett's house at
Twenty-first and South A streets. un-
der work John Evans will start
work on his new house just east Of
the Old Ladies' Home on East Main
in a few weeks. O. S. Yates has
completed the plans for a X. OF r.
Lodge Hall and business rooms, to be
built at Lynn. This building is to be
of common brick and white-sand NOR.
tar, and will cost $4,000.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-06-27
Centennial Association Will
Hold important Meeting on
that Night.
MAY ASK LEGISLATION
IT HAS BEEN SUGGESTED THAT
THE CELEBRATION BE POST
PoNED TILL NEW MUNICIPAL
LAW is MADE.

Prof. Hodgin, of the Centennial AS.
ISOLATION, issued call yesterday for
a meeting of that body to be held in
the rooms of the Commercial Club at
the Masonic Temple Friday night.
In as much as the City Council did
not find it lawful to make an appro.
priation of $4,000 to act as defray.
ment of expenses, a doubt has been
raised as to the expediency of giving
a celebration.
1t has been suggested that the Sen.
ator and Representatives of Wayne
county frame and introduce a bill in
the next legislature making it lawful
for municipal appropriations of mon
ey for centennial celebrations. II
this should go through and the eel
ebration be postponed until next year
then fitting rites might be performed
In becoming manner to the city.
7 All matters pertaining to the Cen
tenniai will be discussed at the meet
ing and some conclusion will be ar.
rived at.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-06-27
Residence of Edward Bethge,
Near ThiStIethWaite'S
Pond, Was Destroyed.
BABY NOTICED THE FLAMES
CHILD SEES GOALS FALL FROM
STOVE TO FLOOR AND BEGINS
TO CRY, WHICH ATTRACTS
MOTHERS ATTENTION..

Fire totally destroyed the residences
situated on the banks of Thistle
thwaite's pond, occupied by Edward
Bethge and family, yesterday morn
ing. The fire department was asked
to send the fire engine to the fire, but
as the blaze was outside OF the city
limits, the permission of Chief Miller
had to be secured, and as he was out
inspecting wires, considerable time
elapsed before he could be located.
He at once gave his permission for the
engine to go out, but it was then too
late to do any good.
The fire originated from the Htch-
en- stove. While Mrs. Bethge was In
the yard some Goals fell from the
stove and set fire to the floor. The
blaze was noticed by baby, who be-
gan to cry and attracted Mrs. Bethge
to the house. She tried to extinguish
the blaze, but her efforts were unavail-
ing In short time the entire house
was burned to the ground. A few
household effects were saved. 1t is
estimated that the loss viii amnun4.
% $500.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-06-27
POSTPONED INDEFINITELY
Suit Of Mclaughlin VS.. Iouck "a Hill,
Is Put Of by Request Of De-
fendant's Attorney.

Marion McLaughlin's suit of dam
ages against Louck & Hill contrac-
tors, which was filed in the Winches-
ter courts, has been postponed in def
nibely, on application of Louck &
Hill for more time to, prepare for
trial. In December Mclaughlin as a
sub-contractor, rented the elevator. of
Loucke & Hill at the Reid Memorial
Hospital to handle his stone work.
He alleges that the elevator fell and
he sustained injuries to such extent
that his limb has been stiffened for
life. The damages are for $500.