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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-05
TURKEY AND THE TURKs," by W. S Monroe; published py l.. c. Page & Co.,, Boston; $2,00; at Judas


 MT. Monroe's book Is especially sat- isfactory in that It gives much more to matters of human interest than works of the kind usually do Really brilliant pictures of the Turk as he was and is and is likely to be In the near future are given In these pages and despite the complex civilization of the Ottoman empire the book pictures the nation as a whole in its unity and entirety. The author was enabled to do his work with special success hav- | ing travelled extensively over the etn- pire and devoted much time to study ] ing at first hand its people, customs, habitations, public edifces, supersti- tions and politics. In addition he has read everything available on the sub feet. A geographic study of the structure of the Balkan peninsula is a fitting introduction.
 Two chapters have been given to the history of the empire-one to It's rise and one to it's decline-wherein it is noted that In less than three cen t,iries the followers of the Prophet have acquired many provinces not to mention immense territories in Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean. But within an equally brief period most of the countries were lost to Ottoman power.
 A chapter is given to significant events in Turkish history during the past thirty years, including the last war with Russia and the farcical do- ings of the European concert.
 But the lions share of the book is eiven as before remarked to matters of purely human interest--the num- erous races with their varied GUS toms and activities. Eight chapters have been given to Constantinople-- its monuments, characteristic quar- ,+ers, street scenes, bazars, baths khans, fountains, mosques, and der wishes, and many illustrations of the Imperial City.
 As to the Turks themselves MT Monroe finds that although the Turl possesses great capacity for doing no
 thing he cannot be called lazy. "Tht Turk" writes MT. Monroe, is by in' stinct a gentleman, with dignif1ed ant courtly nanners-born of the fact doubtless that he is member of ruling race. Kind, patient, ant good-natured, fond of children and Q animals, and in civil life courteou and considerate, the nascent fighting linstincts are strong and ferocious anC when once aroused he slaughters anc burns without mercy" Discussinl some Turkish outrages, MT Monro writes elsewhere: But am as littl r inclined to condemn the Turks. as in dividuals. for these awful barbarltle as I am to hold the entire Americal nation responsible for not dissimila 3 acts in the Philippine Islands Far r ther on he asserts that the irredeem f ably corrupt and cruel nature of tn
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-05

"W0ODHUIIe" by Pllny Berthier Boston.
 "Woodhull," is capital tale of love and war in pioneer days, full of excit- ing episodes and hair breadth escapes. An English nobleman's daughter fig ures as the heroine, while the hero is a. fine, manly youth who strikingly suggests Theodore Roosevelt, to whom the book is dedicated. The scenes are laid partly in England but generally in the wilds of America or the out skirts of early New York. The hero's father was killed by the Indians and the Indians taking a liking to the boy 1 adopt him as one of their tribe and teach him all the arts and practices of the red men, He is given the name Eagle Wing Eagle Wings accom- plishments in rowing, riding, shooting are put to good service in behalf of the woman he loves, an English girl, Isi, who forsakes her home and comes to America to escape a persecutor, Tories, patriots, Indians and blacks figure in the story, which ends happi- ly, after many trying sorrows and trou- bles and hair breadth escapes.
 There are ten spirited illustrations by William Kirkpatrick.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-05

"EvELYN VAN CoURTLANDT," by William Henry Carson, author of Hes ter Blair" Toto" etc; pp. S73; New York; R. F. Fenno & Co.,. S1.5o.
 MT. Carson in this story deals with the unwritten law and 1t is an excit- ing, sensational book, The plot is based on the murder of Marshall Harlan by his business partner How ard Van Courtlandt. The tragedy takes place at the Van Courtlandt
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-05
"rHj1 CLOSED BALCONY,H by Anne Gardner Hale Illustration by John Goss and Lillian Hale; the c. M Clark Publisning Co. Boston.


 Gardner Hale illustration by John Goss and Lillian Hale; the c. M Clark Publishing Co. Boston.
 'The Closed Balcony" by Anne Gardner Hale, is brightly written story for young people. with just the sort of characters and adventures that appeal most strongly to boys and girls, while parents will appreciate it's whole- some influence on the manners and morals of their children
 The book presents faithful deline- ation of New Enguand village life It depicts the doing of sprightly, pleas ant New England family and the nev- CT faiing patience and devotion of the mother, Mrs. Marston, who has her hands full with family of eight stir ring children, ranging in age from three to eighteen. The story hinges | largely on the strenuous efforts to ! save the life of one of the members of the family who is threatened with consumption. The scene shifts to a southern cotton plantation which the good mother purchases and over which her invalid son is installed as manager. Change of scene and air work wonders for the invalid. The young folks make things lively and there is much in the unfolding of the story to interest and entertain the | reader The book is fully illustrated and artistically bound.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-05

A LIFE THAT NEVER, WAS LIVED, 7 by Laura ID. Richards, author of Cap tain January Melody" Mrs. Tree etc.. Illustrated by Frank T, Merrill; published by Dana Estes & Co.. Bos- ton; 75 cents.
 An absorbing story, which in fresh ness, delicacy, charm, and pathos seems quite the equal of Captain January" It is one of those rare books which young and old enjoy. It is as Is we'll said by contemporary, one of those little stories of tender goodness and piety eliciting tears and subsequent good resolutions from ten- der-hearted women and growls from male readers whose eyes contradict their words, The story is a charm ing character study and deals with a young girl who is shielded from harming influences by an old gentle man and who to protect her from calumny makes her his wife Grand father Merion's daughter Rachel is displeased to see the new coner in her home and sets out to make it un- pleasant for her and for one thing niclnames her Grandmother" The nickname becomes in time a term of endearment. But with this mere fragment of the outlines the reader must find out the rest of this idyllic story from the book itself
 Grandmother always looks like a picture, I'm sure" said Anne.
 I've no special patience with Grandmother" said Mrs. Peace, nol yet with you Anne Peace. If the Lord had meant for us to be angels here it's likely he would have provided us with wings and robes, 'cordin' to When I see an angel in alcalico dres: :. goin' round askin folks won't they plese wipe their feet on her and savc their carpets, I want to shake her"
 Shake Grandmother?' said Anne opening great eyes of reproach.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-05

SUSAN cLEGG AND A MAN IN THE HOUSE." by Anne Warner, author of Susan Clegg and Her Neighbor's Af- fairs" etc; illustrated by Alice Barber Stephens; published by Little, Brown & O., Bostoni SL5).
 Anne Warner surpasses her former admirable work in her new book. The ''raan in the house. is not Susan's husband, but is a boarder, Elijah Dox- ey, nephew, of MT. Kimball, the vil- lage grocer. ''Elijah," says Susan, '4s so smart, that he'll be offered a place on one of the biggest city papers in a little while, but in the meantime he's tust lost the place that he did have on one of the smallest" Susan agrees to provide Elijah with bed and board for tho space of three months.
 Elijah. having been paid of with an old printing press, his mother sends him to the country to visit MT. Kiny,
The Prescott daily news., 1907-09-21
H. c. Moore is home for a few

H. c. Moore is home for a few days.
 Mrs. o. l.. Moncrief returned last night from trip to Hugo, l. TT.
 Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Blake, of Philadelphia, are visiting in Prescott.
 Mrs. c. o. Marsh and Miss Georgia Marsh, are visiting rela- tives in Okolona.
 Mrs. W. c. Stainton returned last night from ten days visit to Mineral Wells, Texas.
 Hit Bros. Grocer Co.,, have just received their new candies. It's all fresh and new.
 Bring your cattle and hogs to Buchanan X Co.'S meat market. They pay good prices.
 Mr. and Mrs. Ed Caruthers and the children returned this morning from Mineral Wells, Texas, where they have been spending some time for the bene- fit of Mrs. Caruther's health.
 Miss Ruth Moncrief will open her studio Monday, Sept. 23, at the home of Mrs. Will McMillian. Pupils in piano, harmony, and history of music are asked to meet her there during that day.
 Sheriff Ed Hood and Deputy Sheriff Pomp Whitesides, ofPres- colt, Nevada county, Ark, were here last night, guests of J. l.. Ware, ST. Mr. Hood was a play mate of Mr. Ware in boyhood days and the meeting was natur- ally very pleasant to both. Bon ham (Texas) Evening Herald.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-09-21
Notice.

The School board at a meeting in May adopted a uniform system of tablets for school purposes and the agent was requested and agreed to supply all the book dealers here who would take them.
 This tablet systematizes the work and is cheaper and better for the pupils, and teachers are instructed to use them in their work.
 C. c. Hamby Pres.
 Alex Vaughn Sec.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-09-21
For Sale.

Piano Mahogany case, good toneand in nice shape every way. Price $50, easy terms.
 Majestic range, large size, used only since November. Price S45. Also one of the best horses in town, has not a single fault. Price Sl25.00. Apply to
 Mrs. A. D. Beaufort.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-09-21
Notice.

School will open Monday morn ing, Sept. 23. at 9 o'clock. The school board, patrons and friends of the school are cordially invited to be present.
 Very truly,
 0. l.. Dunaway, Supt.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-09-21

All the tablets adopted by the School Board can be found at Hesterly Drug Store. Also every thing in School Books and sup plies.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-09-21
Wood Choppers Wanted

At Oakland farm. Cash at end of week.
 Thos. C. McRae.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-09-21
Local and Personal.

Local and Personal.
 Hart'S for ties.
 New fall neckwear at Hart's.
 New catch Mackerel at Hart's.
 Hart new neckwear is here.
 Hart's for New catch Macker- el.
 See Hart's new line of neck wear.
 See Hart's show window for neckwear.
 Buchanan & Co.,, want to buy your fat cattle.
 Best catch of the season. New Mackerel at Hart's.
 Capt. Blythe, who has been  quite sick, is, better today.
 Sam Warmack, postmaster at Bodcaw, is in the city today.
 Fresh Candy, Cakes and Crackers at Howard Terry's.
 You can always find sweet DO tatoes at Hit Bros, Grocery Go.
 Miss Esther Moncrief is ex- pected home from Little Rock to- night.
 Mrs. z. T. Barnette, of Plain Dealing, La. is the guest of Mrs. Ira Gee.
 Jno. Cox, of Cairo, H., is ex- pected to spend tomorrow in Prescott.
 Mrs Max Bauer returned to Texarkana today, after spending a few days here.
 Local View Post Cards. z for Sets at Howard Terry's.
 We have just unloaded our car of Pengro flour. It is free from germs. Hit Bros. Grocery Go.
 Burney Clack is agent for Philadelphia Steam Laundry. Good work and splendid service.
 Miss Jessie Frazier left this morning to spend two weeks with l her brother, Sam Frazier. at Wes- son, Ark.
 Miss Sue Formby, of Texar- kama spent last night with rela- tives near here, returning to Texarkana this morning.
 have jus t received a car load of fine high grade pianos which l will sell at very reasonable pric- es. Call and see me. A. Monson.
 Miss Hall, of Mississippi, one of the teachers in our public school, has arrived and will be ready for the opening next week.
 Miss Irene Royston came in yesterday afternoon from Wash ington to be present at the open ing of our school Monday, in which institution she has a posi- tion as teacher
 The Chafing Dish Club met yesterday afternoon with Miss Ethel Tompkins, and they had as guests Mrs. H. c. Moore and Misses Betsy Hinton and Jean Hatley. A most pleasant hour was spent.
 Miss Mary Evans, of near Texarkana, will arrive tonight,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-05
Digit School Report.

The November report of the
prison night school shows that the
average attendance during the
month was 147; the lowest, l43;
and the highest, 153. The volun-
tary attendance was go, and IS
were compelled to attend, most Of
whom are doing a reformatory
plan sentence. Nine of the pupils
were temporarily excused on &C
count of illness, and two perma-
nently.
During the month ten scholars
were discharged from the institu-
ton, and three were enrolled, max.
ing q slight decrease from the pre-
vious months attendance. It is a
rare thing that any Of the pupils
are reported for lack Of attention
in their studies, but one was 50
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-05

A German Lutheran service will
be held in the chapel next Sunday
morning at eight o'clock. Any
one who wishes to attend the SER
vice, besides the regular attend
ants, should notify the Deputy
Warden or hand his name to his
keeper.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-05

One of the prisoners in shop 81,
who operates a boot-crimping ma
chine, came very near losing several
fingers last Friday. AS it was the
fingers were cut to the bone and
the man will be laid up for some.
time.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-05

A slight accident occurred at the
railroad gate last Saturday. As
the switch engine entered the yard
it hit part of the gate and carried
it for some distance. It required
several hours of hard work to re.
pair the masonry and replace the
gate in it's former position.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-05
Bills Story.


I had gone out to see Bill, the
sheep herder, and found him try
ing to teach his goat-the leader
of the fock-that Shop was foe
as we'll as a friend. "Do you know"
said Bill, that a dog sometimes
has a lot more sense than one
would imagine. I had dog once
that saved my life. Want to hear
about it?''
"Why yes" said I; 'let's hear
it."
Bill filled his pipe and then re-
lated the following story: cit was
along about 1889. I had been
trapping on the first range of the
Rocky Mountains, just across the
Montana line in Alberta. I had
captured a fine young mountain
lion and thought I would take him
to Browning and sell him to one
of them animal buyers. 1 put an
old piece of tent around him and
then slipped him into sack.
had to rope and throw my cayuse
before [ could tie the sack on be-
hind the saddle. | got on while
he was still down and then slipped
the rope, and we travelled high
lively and rough for the first mile
Of 50. The broncho quoted, dow1
when he found he couldn't get ric
of us. [ had got about FIVE miles
southeast of st. Mary's Lake wher
it commenced to snow, and ir
twenty minutes it was a regular
blizzard. My dog had been trot
ting alongside of me all the time
and I now noticed that he stopped
every few minutes to listen. Th,
next time he stopped l did, too
Shop cooked his ears, listened fol
a minute, and then growled. Al
I could hear was noise like dos
bowling at a, bell when it rings
I started on and had ridden abou
a mile when Shop went sailing
past, yelping at every jump.
stopped; I could now hear what i
was that scared Shep. It was |
pack Of wolves and | knew tina
they would not have left the tim
Der for the prairie unless they wer'
starving.
According to the noise they wer'
making I judged that it was . hi
Daok. II had CLEARED m 4 It'll
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-05

Two crews of mon have been
busy all this week unloading New
Zealand fibre. The warehouses
are almost filled to the ceiling
with raw material. Another con-
signment like the present one will
overtax the capacity of the ware.
houses.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-05
librarians Register.

The number of books drawn
from the prison library during the
month of November was 2,144
The books selected embraced the
following branches of literature
Fiction, 1888; Magazines. 296
History, 1872; Science, 228; Biog.
raphy, As; Travels, so; Poetry, 6
Religion. 40.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-05

according to the following news
item it is evident that the inmates
of this institution will not see Mr..
Dalrymple again: Nv. 81, Dial.
rymple, of the well.known Dal-
rymple travelling stock, has accept
ed the position of manager of the
Schwatz Theatre Company. Mr.
Dalrymple will continue his com.
pany on the road"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-05

There were but very few of the
prisoners at this place but what
found something to be thankful
for on Thanksgiving Day, and
they did not have to search their
souls very long neither. Even We
editor was thankful that he did
not have to accept any certificates
during the financial furry.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-05

Mr.. Minnaugh, who hauls The
MIRRORS forms to and from the
Gazette Office, had the misfortune
to have his horse die one day last
week. Altho the horse was not a
trotter, he was very useful on a
single wagon.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-05

The following are the titles of
the papers to be read at next Sun
days meeting of the G. L. S. G.
"The Age of Reform" "Hysterlcs
and Calamity Howlers in Modern
Financial Politics" "Love of Lo.
cality," and "A Trip From New
York City to LoAdon and Return
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-05

Five arrivals and only ono. dis.
charged OH expiration of sentences
were the changes IN the population
during the past week.
The population of the prison il
$50, distributed as follows: FRS
grade 5l1, second grade, 143, and
third grade 2.
The last register number is 228l
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-05

The man who rugged up the cur
tains on the stage for the show
last Thursday evidently forgot to
put little sweet oil on the rings
90 q to make them slide. The
curtains went bump about the sec
ond time they were raised. " We
viii surely need another stage
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-05
TO INMATES.

For the information of new arrivals
and all others desiring to send The
MIRROR to friends we wish TO- say that
the privilege will be granted by COM
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
mates are requested to comply with this
order whether sending out a copy or not.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-05

Mr.. o. L. Heeger, of st. Paul,
and Miss A. B. Conway, of Still
water, were about the institution
last Saturday in company with
Supt. Williams.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-05

A swinging stage has been made
so as to assist the whitewasher in
reaching the tall walls in the cell
house corridors. The swinging
apparatus is not only more con.
venient, but saves time and pre-
vents slushing the flags with white.
wash. g
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-05


One day last week we got two
pods of red pepper for the canary
birds in order to make them a little
more pert: Instead of taking a
nibble every two hours, the rascals
began chewing it up as tho they
were eating apples, and before
night there was little left of the
red pepper. They will not be
quite so reckless in eating this
fiery stuff in the future, for later
on we noticed them sticking their
heads in the drinking cup to cool
off.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-05

Last Sunday WAS the first cold
weather we have had this fall while
out marching. Altho it was crisp,
the boys we're rubbing their ears
and blowing on their hands as tho
it was twenty below.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-05
Chapel Service.

The following is the program of
the service held in the chapel, Sum-
day, Dec. 1st, Father Corcoran
officiating:
March-from "a Clean of Heaven. Orchestra
Waltz-from THE Girl Question" 49,. % chestra
Hymn-"What Friend We Have in Jesus' 49,.
........ ......... Congregation
Scripture Father CorcOran
Overture-"Queen of the Nile" Aletter.
Prayer 49,. :. Father COrcOraD and Congregation
Gospel Reading ...... Father COrcOran
Sermon. Observation-Disclosures. rather COrcOraD
Hymn-"AlmOstP Persuaded" Congregation
Neutrality-suspicious. Cadets. p. Orchestra
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-05

Guard Lewis received a telegram
from Knoxville, Tenn, last Friday
notifying him of the death of his
mother. She<was seventy years OF
age and we'll liked by all those
who knew her.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-05

and I could see for about fifty feet
around me. l was surrounded by |
wolves. They were prowling about.
swapping viciously at each other.
I thought If would be best to Jet
them begin the fracas, SO [ started
to ride on. l didn't get very far
before the leader of the pack got
close enough to spring. He tried
to hamstring my horse. l potted
him as he leaped into the air, and
the rest had him torn to pieces
before he hit the ground. They
were back at me in minute and
approached closer than before, SO
l concluded to give my broncho
chance for his life. l shot few
more, and then-while they were
cleaning them up-I slipped my
saddle and bride and let the cay
nse go.
| "Well, sir, if he could always
run as fast as he did then, he could
beat the fastest race horse in the
country. The wolves took after
him, but they might just as we'll
have tried to catch a streak of
lightning. They soon gave up the
chase and returned, and at once
began to close in on me. My lion
had quit snarling and was quiet.
He knew what was up and was not
anxious to get into the fight. /
shot the wolves as fast as / could,
E but it seemed as tho for every one
I killed, two would join the pack
I was almost out of ammunition
when I happened to think of the
a lion, all trussed up with no chance
a for his life if / went under. ]
n reached down and slit open the
u sack, grabbed up the canvas, lior
q and all, and just tossed HIM out
n among them.
SWELL, mister, he put up grea'
n scrap. He cleaned up more wolves
in FIVE minutes than I had sho
during the whole fight. But there
were too many for him, so I saileo
in with what shells I had left ane
e then used my knife. During thu
= mix cup Shop came tearing in anc
+ a minute after a crowd of cow
y punchers were taking pot shots a
" the wolves that we're trying to ge
% away. When Shop left I fel
Q pretty bad to think that after W.
q had been such good chums h
# would turn me down when I need
ed him the most. But you see h
If had more sense than I had. III
went straight for the Kipp ranc]
e and raised such racket that b
10 attracted the attention of the COW
N boys. They knew by his action
le that / was in trouble, 80 they fol
le lowed him and he led them t
"a where | was surrounded by tn
10 wolves"
NJ "'Well. what about the lion?
le asked. did you get him again
m mo we did not" replied Bill
ID "He got up and walked off.
l wouidn,t let any of the boys shoe
Sc him after he had fought in tn
e. same battle. I swore then that
le would never shoot another liol
"a but I have since changed my mine
n, Come out tomorrow and I will to
le you about it. Oh, no, this ain
IN the same dog that saved my lif
Id He is a grandson of Shop"
es 1906.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-12-05


In a few days most of the
United States prisoners at this
institution will be transferred to
the military prison at Leaven-
worth. This change was contem-
plated some time ago, but it was
only lately that definite steps we're
made toward making the change.
There are not very many United
States prisoners at this place at
the present time, Z Some time ago
there were quite q number, but
most Of them have left on expira-
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