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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
POrOZiNG Life Prisoners.

LESS than one per cent of the life prisoners who
have been liberated in the state of New York have
ever committed crime again. Such is the extraor-
binary statement made by Superintendent Collins in
his annual report the conduct of the states penal
institutions and the remarkable fact is used by him
as a basis for his plea for general parole law
Over against this splendid showing of those who
released stands record of ife-term prisoners
from 1870 to 1900 which shows that seventeen per
cent became insane while in prison.
"Some men of sensitive temperament are
crushed and disheartened by the life sentence, and
soon die or become insane" SAYS the SUPERINTENDENT
life men at Auburn prison died in the first ten years
OF their terms. Very few life prisoners have any
previous criminal record. In a great majority Of
cases their crimes were committed on sudden i'm
pulse caused by momentary frenzy of passion or
the craze of intoxicants.
ut is evident, therefore, that this class of
prisoners on release is not really great menace
to society the petty criminals who receive short
sentences and return to criminal practices. am
confirmed in my opinion that if the indeterminate
sentence is substituted for the life sentence fewer
prisoners will be pardoned fewer will die or become
insane each prisoner will have the same opportunity
to earn release; more nearly will each prisoner pay
the same penalty for like crime, and the ends Of
justice will be more exactly met
ut appears that of two hundred and two life
prisoners who were in custody at some time between
10O and l9OO there at the close of that period
sixty in confinement, but eighteen of whom had
served ten years. Less than twelve per cent of the
men whose had been disposed of served twenty
years. Less than three per cent served twenty five
years, and but served more than Twenty-Five
years."
The superintendent recommends that the parole
law be extended to include all criminals sent
to state prisons. The working of the law he con-
siders satisfactory in view of the fact that the
prisoners eligible for parole not of the best They
include-frst, those sentenced for crimes the maxi
mum penalty for which is five years or less, low
order of criminals in many cases mentally and
physically deficient; second those transferred to the
prisons or to the reformatory at Napanoch from the
reformatory at Elmira, large percentage of whom
are classed incorrigibles and most unpromising
subjects. Prisoners having longer sentences are,
as rule, better equipped to maintain themselves at
liberty, and would more fully appreciate the obi
cations and privileges of parole
The average population of the prisons was fifty
nine larger in 1905 than IN 1904. The abolition of
the striped clothing for rstterm men has produced
good results by increasing the serespect of prison
ers. The military drill has given the prisoners
exercise in the open air and tends to physical
development and improvement. The superintendent
says he has gone practically far as he can in
fecting the system of building up each prisoner
mentally and physically IN. W Globe.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

THE MIRROR weekly published the Minnesota State
objects
intellectual acquant
pathological
information aid dpeng prejudice which
entirely
dependent public its there
interests of the prison library
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08
Becoming ChristiOnized.

IT is REPORTED by the numerous Christian
societies in this country that Japan is becoming
civilized nation This report is based on the fact that
there is an unprecedented demand in Japan for re-
lgious literature. In propagating the Gospel in the
Land of the Midnight Sun, missionaries have en-
countered the obstinate opposition that their
predecessors had to contend with in other countries
Many of them have been subjected to cruelties and
not few of the earlier pioneers have suffered mar
tyrdom.
In China the outlook is analogous to that of
Japan. But China is uncertain quantity to base
any reliable faith on. She has apostatized her
religion often that she has acquired the habit. A
few years ago, when tons of literature were being
sent to the Flowery Kingdom, it was predicted
that she had at last accepted the faith Of the Western
world. However, careful investigation proved that
the cunning rascals were using their Bibles in the
manufacture of tirecrackers. The boxer outbreak
amply demonstrated that the masses were far from
being true converts.
China is a difficult proposition for missionaries
to contend with. Confuciansm is SO thoroughly
rooted in her educational system that it appears i'm
possible to supplant its teachings without first
destroying its source In Japan it is different.
Perhaps this accounts for the conversion of that
empire.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-02-08

keeping with the age. Once let single state adopt
such measure and within ten years half of the
states in the Union will pass similar laws Chloro-
forming incurables is not such brutal thing as
many imagine it to be- This bill has the sanction
of reputable physicians. They certainly are in a
position to know if there is demand for such a
measure.
Most people do not object to this idea itself, but
they fear as to what it may lead to- Herein lies the
danger. The percentage Of doctors who dis
grace to their profession, undoubtedly equals that to
be found among lawyers and preachers. Consider
ing this phase of the subject is it any wonder that
Legislators slow in granting physicians the right
to choroform those who are known to be incurable?
If the Ohio legislature passes this BILL doubt the
measure will be explicitly worded as to make it
impossible for single person to administer the drug
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-08-04
Tor Sale.

For sALE-Cheapest in Yves,
Caldwell. Lot 75x3 800 feet, S room
house, pump in kitchen, 10 bearing
fruit trees, outside cellar, porch.
chicken house and yard, or could
be 4 stall stable. Young grape vines,
garden OF growing vegetables. near
school Will sell at IA bargain.
See owner. c. J DoBsoN
WANTED Gentleman or lady 10
travel by rail or ne Tor a firm OF
S2So,ooo capital. Salary SI.s72
per year and expenses; salary paid
weekly. ana expenses advanced.
Address. with stamp.
JOS A. ALEXANDER.
Caldwell, Idaho.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30
WASHINGTON, OREGON and IDAHO
CHAMBERLAIN At ATHENA JUNE z
Governor of Oregon Will Attend the
Pioneers Picnic and Make
Speech That Day.

WESTON, Or, April 30.-In reply to
the letter of invitation extended by B.
B. Hall in behalf of the committee,
Governor Chamberlain has written
that he will endeavor so to arrange his
plans as to be at Weston on Saturday,
June 2, the last day of the Umatilla
county pioneers reunion, if agreeable
to the committees wishes. This is
political day." when the orators and
candidates of both parties will address
and meet the people for the last time
before the election of June 4. BY COM
ing on Saturday. Governor Chamber
lain will not be restricted to an address
along non-political and non-partisan
lines. He has been duly invited by the
committee to come on that day instead
of Friday, as first announced, and a
letter of acceptance is confidently
awaited.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30
TOM FIELDS IS WILLING TO HANG
Murderer of Fred Fields Proves to
Be a Simple Minded Creature
is Charged With Murder.

PALOUSE, Wash, April 30.-It is
learned from a reliable source that
Tom Fields, now awaiting trial on the
charge of murder, will plead guilty to
murder in the second degree.
For some time past it was known
that an attempt had been made to
bring about this action, but only dur
ing the past week have the true facts
in the case leaked out.
1t is said that Fields admitted his
willingness to do anything that was
right" and would as willingly consent
to hanging as life imprisonment. Those
who have associated with him in the
countp Jail are aware that he is a SIM
pie minded creature and are more than
confident that the murder of Fred
Fields, committed last July was the
result of months of almost brutal at
tackS upon the murderer.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Woman in the Case"

In "The Woman in the Case" Clyde
Fitchs latest and much talked of
drama, in which Blanche Walsh will
be seen at the KeylOr Grand this even
ing. the part played by Miss Walsh Is
that of a woman of culture and re-
finement, a bride of three weeks, whose
circumstantial evidence cunningly con-
trived by "the woman in the case"
who wishes to avenge herself for the
loss of a lover brought about by the
efforts of the young husband, is ar
rested on the charge of numbering his
friend This charge, seemingly absurd
at the outset, assumes a more grave
aspect as time goes on, until there
seems to be almost no hope of his
being able to extricate himself from
the meshes of guilt that his enemy
draws closer and closer around him.
AS a last expedient the loyal wife.
never doubling her husbands inno-
cence. conceives the idea of getting the
truth from the woman, Claire Foster.
Mrs Rolfe rents the apartment of
resting" show girl in the same build
ing with the Foster woman. She makes
the acquaintance of her husbands ac-
cuser. becomes her intimate; aided by
one or two of her husbands friends
and a faithful butler, she appears to
be a woman of the same stamp and
to lead the same degenarte life as does
Claire. Gradually she worms herself
into the confidence of "the woman in
the case" aided materially by Claire's
miserly instincts and love Of drink,
until the night before the day on
which her husbands trial is to begin.
she stakes all, and after cOncealing
witnesses in her apartment. by the aid
of her trusty friends and by constantly
filling her companions glass with
bubbling wine, she accOmplishes her
aim and saves her husband.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30
Curley Found Dead in Cabin.

IDAHO CITY. April 3O.-James
Curley, one of the pioneers of Boise
Basin, was found dead in his cabin
in California gulch, about two miles
south of town today. The condition
of the remains indicates that death had
occurred week or ten days previous.
The body was found on the floor and
there were evidences that Curley was
preparing to go to bed when stricken.
The coroner summoned a jury which
returned a verdict of death from natu-
raj causes.
Deceased was. rs years old in Febru-
airy last, and has no relatives in this
section.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30
Lewiston to Have New Postoffice.

LEWISTON, Idaho, April 30.-Lew-
iston will have new postoffice quarters
and bids will be advertised for today
for a suitable location. This is the
result of the visit here of Inspector
Fullenwider, whose headquarters are at
Spokane. Mr.. Fullenwider was chosen
by the department to examine the con-
dition of the present quarters, and If
they were found to be inadequate he
was given the authority to seek new
room. Mr. Fullenwider stated that
there was a growing need of floor
space and it was the decision of the
department not to accept room that
would measure less than $500 square
feet.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30
PARKER MAY FIGHT '1ND|AN JOE"
ing Up Match to Be Pulled
of at Rossand.

SPOKANE, Wash. April $3.50
persistent have been the efforts of In
dian Joe Gregg to get match on with
Kid Parker, that the hackers of the
Denverite have at last concluded to
bring the two men together and, it is
likely. thew will meet in Rossland III
the near future.
Parker has been holding out for 1874
pounds at 8 o'clock in theafternoon
of the fight, while Gregg wishes to
make the weight two pounds more.
lie is not improbable however, that the
men will split the difference and fight
at 135.
There has been considerable bad
blood between Parker and the Indian,
and each man wants to face the other
in the ring. Gregg has had one good
FIGHT in Rossland, so the fight fans
have some idea of his ability, while
Parker is too we'll known to need any
introduction among them. The fight
if it can be arranged should prove a
good drawing card, and there is good
reason for believing that the weight
Question can be adjusted. The man.
aeement of the Collins theater in
Rossland would like to make the match
and the question of the date VIII oe
left with the fight promoters.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30
|MHUMAN PARENTS ARE ARRESTED
Horrible Tortures Practiced by Them
Upon Two Young Daughters
Under Six.

CHICAGO, Ill, April 30.-Michael
Janizek and wife have been held I'M
der ten thousand dollars bail each for
extreme and unprecedented cruelty to
their children-Annie, aged four, and
Mary, aged six, who We're whipped
with a wire bruch. Twisting a broom
handle in their hair, and applying a
red-hOt poker to their flesh We're fire.
quent punishment methods. The children
were taken to a hospital, masses of
sores, their scalps lacerated by the
broom handle treatment. Armies
nose was broken. and Mary suffered
from a broken arm, improperly set.
1t must be rebroken to set it properly.
The police contributed to a fund and
the children were sent to an asylum.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30
Milton Briefs,

Eagle: r. E. Frazier, who is en-
plOyed as boOkkeeper by a Walla Walla
firm this week moved his family over
and will make his home there.
Frank B. Morse, of Walla Walla, in
ventor of a revolving fish screen, was
in Milton this week and installed two
of his screens. They are on the east
side of the Little Walla Walla river
just below the railroad crossing, and
can be seen in actual operation by
all who are interested
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30
Governor Refuses To Join Con-
ncCtiCutt In Its Protest.
WRITES LETTER TO HOME DELEGATION
URGES WASHINGTON REPRESENT
TATlvEs TO SUPPORT BILL
NOW BEFORE CONGRESS.

OLYMPIA, Wash, April 30.-Gover-
nor Mead has refused to comply with
a request from the board of prison di-
rectors of Connecticut that he protest
against the passage of a bill now pend
ing in congress which is designed to
prevent the interstate transportation of
prisOn-made goods throughout the
United States. On the contrary, the
governor has written a letter to the
representatives in congress of the state
of Washington. urging them to support
the bill referred to. He points out that
the constitution and laws of the state
of Washington limit the product of
state convicts to articles which do not
come in contact with free labor, and
that prison-made goods can only be
sold to actual residents of this state,
while prison made goods from other
states, particularly shoes and cloth
ing are brought into the state of Wash
ington and sold in open market in COM
petition with the product of free Ia
Dor.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30
Powers Got Tired and Flew.

Michael Powers, a county Jail trusty,
has been false to his trust, and is now
a fugitive from justice. While york
ing on the court house lawn yester-
day for Janitor Warren. Michael evil
IDENTIFY became tired. Whether he
despaired of fighting the dandelions,
which are as thick as grass on the
lawn, or whether some other attrac-
ton lured him away. is not known.
But should he be found again he will
be placed at some occupation where
he will not be tempted so again.-East
OregOnian
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30
AUTOMOBILE WOULDN'T GO.
Party From PendIeton Walked Sis
Miles Into Town.

That an automobile is an uncertain
animal was again demonstrated last
night to the satisfaction of four gen.
tlemen who. after a breakdown, walk
ed six miles and arrived home just at
midnight, says the Pendleton East Ore
gonian. The party consisted of W.
L. Thompson, G. A. Hartman, F. E.
Judd and E. J. Burke, and they left
town at o'clock yesterday afternoon
to go to Barnhardt to see the sheep
shearing machines at work on the j
E. Smith place. They reached there
in safety, and after viewing the work
started to return home in the even
ing.
When within six miles of town the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30
600 Trout for Lake Waha.

Fish and Game Warden M. H. Har-
bough yesterday received notice that
500 fine specimens of rainbow trout
would arrive in the city by express
today from one of the government
hatcheries, accompanied by an expert.
lake by Mr.. Harbaugh and the expert
and will be used to replenish the sup
ply in those waters.-LewistOn Tribune.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30
New Trial for Walters.

PENDLETON Or, April 3O.-Io-
morrow c. H Walters. the weston Sd
loon keeper. will be given new trlal
on the charge of selling liquor to
minors. Walters was first convicted Oh
the offense while Judge Eakfn, OF
Irnion county,. was on the bench tenn
porarily. Later an appeal for a ne"
trial was taken and the same was
granted
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30
CHEAP RATES EAST.

The Washington & Columbia River
Railway announces special excursion
rates from all points on that line as
follows:
To Chicago and return. 1914 90
To st. Louis and return ........ 5000
To ST. Paul and return ........ $3.50
To Duluth and return ......... $3.50
To Sioux City and return ....... $3.50
To Omaha, Neb., and return -. $3.50
To Council Bluffs, Ia, and return $3.50
To st. Joseph. Mo-, and Seturn.. $3.50
To Leavenworth, Ka.. and return $3.50
To Kansas City, Mo. and return $3.50
Tickets will be on sale June 4. 6, I.
% and 25th; July 2 and 8; August Z,
s, and 8; September and TO- They
are good going within 10 days and re-
turning within 80 days. but in no case
later tnan Oct. 81. 1906
Stop-over will be allowed within
the limits west of Missouri river.
For fullinformation call on or ad-
dress,
S. B. CALDERHEAD,
G. P. A, Walla Walla.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30
Buys Palouse Bank.

PALOUSE, Wash, April 3O.-Presi-
dent H. M. Boone, of the PalOuse State
bank. and his associates have pur-
chased all the stock of the institution
which was formerly held by Moscow
parties, and the bank is now owned
and controlled wholly by Palouse peO-
pie and PalOuse capital
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30
Vet Applies for Pension.

ATHENA, Or, April 3O.-Marcel
GagnOon, of this place, an Indian war
veteran, aged y years, is making appli-
cation for a pension. Mr.. Gagnoon was
a member of company B, in the Cali
Mr. Gagnoon has the old gun with
which he fought, and which was in use
before he had it. He says he knows of
only one more survivor besides him.
self, from this company
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30
MINING STOCK BOUGHT
and Sold

De Forest Wireless, MarcOni Wire
less, Copperopolis, Cascadia, Dixie,
Meadows, Standard Con-, Black Pearl,
Sanger South Pole, Gold Bug, Friday.
Mt jefferson Con-, and all active
mining and other stocks and bonds.
Write or call. STANDARD SECU-
RITES CO., Lafayette Bldg, Port
land Ore.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30

auto quietly but firmly refused to go
further. No amount of persuasion
could induce the big red steamer to
move, and finally the four men set
out on foot to walk to town. They
arrived safely at midnight, none the
worse for the experience, though it is
said some were thirsty.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30
Find Coal on the Salmon.

FOREST, Idaho, April S0.-The dis
covery of an excellent quality of coal
in the Salmon river section tributary
here The coal found in Groupings is
in stringers from one to six inches
wide, but of a quality showing matur-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30
TO GUST STANDARD OIL COMPANY
Prosecuting Attorney of SteubenviIIe,
Ohio, Takes Action Against Rookie
feIer's Various Companies.

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio, April 30
The prosecuting Attorney today filed
custer proceedings against the Stand
ard Oil company and seventeen affil-
lated companies. 1t promises to be
fierce fight to finish. The capital of
the company aggregates over a billion
dollars.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30

East Main Flour and Feed Store.
Call or phone for prompt delivery.
Formerly McKey's phone. Main 1899.
P. r. Allen. prop, 120 E. Main street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30

ed age and indicating a heavy deposit.
The discovery was made by G. S. r.
win and Joe Lorang, and preparations
have been made for prospecting the
property with tunnels and shafts.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30

terially changed. Instead Of tunneling
under Church and Illinois streets, and
the intervening property, an open cut
will be made from where the road
heads into the hill above the sawmill
to the hillside above the w. 1. & NJ.
depot.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30
THANKFUL TO CUSTOMERS

w. wainwright, proprietor of the
Square Deal grocery on College ave-
of the northeastern portion of the city
for their liberal patronage. Mr.. Vain
and is selling the same at fair prices.
His motto is live and let live.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30
Inland Will Not Tunnel.

PALOUSE, Wash, April 30.-Within
the past week the plans for fthe con-
struction of the Spokane & Inland
within the city limits have been ma
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30
FOR SALE,

A fine residence lot in Green's Park
Addition on improved street, water
and sewer mains, well graded, at reas-
enable price; inquire at this Office.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30
BODY OF v. WILSON RECOVERED.
Remains of Man Drowned in Snake
River Found by Boy.

PAYETTE, Idaho, April 30-The
body of Virgin Wilson, the man who
fell or was knocked from the Snake
tario on April 9, was found Monday
near the Banks island by the 14-year-
Mr. Bans ranch. The body was iden-
titled by Mrs. Wilson and taken to
Ontario for interment. The reward of
$50 for the recovery of the body was
paid to Mr. Simpson for the boy.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30
N Account Of the Frisco Disaster,

I must sell my business in Walla
Walla for $4,000 cash lis making at
present $4,000 per month";. Best time
of the year just opening up. Business
easily managed. Address care NJ.
Evening Statesman.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30
HAIR GOODS

switches, wigs. pompadours and all
order. Switches made from combings,
cut hair and combings bought.
G-ntlemen's toupees and wigs made
Subtraction guaranteed.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30

The Big employment agency has
suspended temporarily. All communal
cations can be sent to box 251 Walla
Walla, Wash. and all bills Of the firm
will be paid within 80 days
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30

Katzenjammer Picnic zone long
laugh"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30

Pianos to rent at all times, at Stan
ley's Music House.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30
NOTICE.

When wanting hay, call up Phone
1872.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-04-30

Rooms and 5 over Daily Statesman