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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
suOKELEss FUEL FoR THE ylVy

In the current issue of The North American
Review Admiral Evans discusses the DccuIfar
fitness Of anthracite coal for fuel on ships Of
war Ordinarily the approach Of a vessel on
which soft coal is burned is Indicated long be-
fore her hull, stack or masts can be discerned
by the trail of smoke she leaves behind her
No such revelation is made by hard coal. and
hence its use promotes that invisbiiity on which
the success Of both offensive and defensive oper-
ations depends. Besides, when soft coal is en-
poyed flame is sometimes emitted from the stack
"a circumstance which came near defeating the
purpose Of Admiral Dewey's carefully planned
entrance Of Manila Bay by night. With hard
coal betrayal in this manner is impossible.
Another serious evil which results from the
use of bltuminous coal is that the smoke often
hides the signals by which orders are given from
the flagship. The embarrassment could some
times be overcome by surrendering the position
which the flagship occupies at the head of a
column, but the procedure is open to the grayest
objections. Admiral Evans remarks that the
change might have a disastrous effect on the
programme of the officer in command Of n feet.
1t would be infinitely better to burn hard coal.
In view Of the immense advantages to be de.
rived from the use OF smokeless fuel Admiral
Evans makes the startling suggestion that the
government should secure control of the de-
poSits Of anthracite in this country These in
his Judgment, would constitute 'matchIess
weapon" for national defence. 1t has been estl-
mated that ar the present rate Of consumptjon
the minabie anthracite will be exhausted in
about fifty years, but If it were devoted TO
military uses exclusively there would be enough
for centuries
In view OF the circumstance that the value of
Sse anthracite deposits to-day is supposed to be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
IN WASHINGTON SOCIETY.

From The Tribune Bureaul
Washington Feb 14-RepresentatJve and MIS-
John Dalze entertained at dinner tonight the Sec
rotary of State. the Secretary of the Navy, the
German Ambassador and Baroness Won Sternburg
Senator Kean Miss Kean. Senator and Mrs. Dry
den Senator and Mrs Burrows. Senator and Mrs
Foraker Senator and Mrs Scott Senator Brande-
gee, Mrs Stanley Mathews, Mrs. Wetmore and Mrs
I4auier Dunn
General and Mrs. Oswald II. Ernst entertained
dinner party tonight their home. in Connecucut
avenue
Mrs Lanier Dunn, Of New York, is the guest OF
her mother Mrs. Dunn. who makes her winter
home with Representative and Mrs DalzelL
Mr. and Mrs Colby NJ. Chester went 10 their
home in New York to-day, after Visit 10 MI
Cbester,a narents. Rear Admiral and Mrs. Colby
NJ Chester.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
NEW YORK SOCIETY.

Mark Twain and Miss Ellen Terry were the chlet
attractions Of tho successful literary and muslea!
matinee given yesterday under the presidency OF
Edmund Clarence Stedman at the Waldorf In oehau
Of the Keats shelley Memorial Fund. The amount
realized by the entertainment will go far toward
tho completion OF the recent purchase by popular
subscription Of the house beside the Spanish Stairs
I'm Rome I'm which Keats lived and died Marx
Twain appeared in what was 70 most OF those pres
eut a new role, namely. reader OF Browning
and OF Shelley and on the strength thereof eX-
pressed O hope that from henceforth the public
would take him seriously than heretofore
Miss Ellen Terry contributed her share TO the imam
clal success OF the affair by selrR souvenir pro-
fr7r,rnas many Of which designed by distin-
elished artists illustrated passages from the poems
OF Keats and OF Shelley. Miss Julia Marlowe read
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15

TO put all the waterworks IN the northern sub
urbs Of the city under the charge Of the commits
sion which has thus far done so we'll with the
Catskill scheme.
II IN addition the city shall abandon the last
lingering remains of the Elusive hope OF getting
water from other states and shall extend Its
works on Long Island and develop them-on the
Jameco plan or otherwise--to their full capa-
city. New,York may escape all danger Of water
famine, and secure for itself in the next few
years a supply which for abundance purity and
general trustworthlness the year round VIII be
comparable with that Of almost a!.y other city
IN the world.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
KING HOLDS FIRST LEVEE OF SEASON

London Feb liking Edward to-day held the
hrst lovee Of the season at ST. James's Palace the
attendance was exceptionally large. His majesty
drove in state from buckingham Palace 10 st.
James's. The presentations occurred In the throne
room which was filed with members OF the dplo-
matte corps Cabinet minister's officials and army
and navy officers. all in court dress or uniform.
Ambassador Whitelaw Reid and all the members
of the American Embassy were present Captain
s a. Cloman the American military attache. and
I.vdig Hoyt. Mr.. Reds private secretary, who on
this occasion attended a ievee for the first time,
were presented to King Edward. The Ambassador
also presented Consul General WYnne. cyril =.
Andrews. Of New York and Chalmers Roberts.
American resident in London
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
MR.. BRYCE LEAVES QUEENSTOWN.
Receives Friends There on Board the Oceanic
in Course of Brief Stay.

Queenstown. Feb. 1.-THE White Star Line
steamer Oceanic, from Liverpool yesterday with
Ambassador Bryce and Mrs. Bryce among the
passengers, arrived here this morning and pro-
ceeded on her voyage at 1870 p. m. In the
course OF their brief stay here Mr.. and Mrs
Bryce held a reception in the main saloon OF
the steamer Among the visitors were Lord
Ttaddo eldest son OF the Earl OF Aberdeen, Lord
Lieutenant OF Ireland representing the Earl and
Countess OF Aberdeen, and Rear Admiral George
King Hall. commanding on the coast OF Ireland.
\ large number of kilograms were received by
Mr.. Bryce wishing him godspeed and success in
his mission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
COURT CALLS STATUE WORK OF ART.
Appraisal as Manufactured Bronze and Ivory
Reversed.

Judge Hough in the United States Ctrcuis
Court reversed yesterday the finding OF ths
Board Of General Appraisers relative 70 thS
duty assessed on the celebrated statue by
Gsrome. La BelIone." The statue was I'M,
ported by Tiffany & Co. in September. 1901.
The government assessed the statue at 81 per
cent ad vaIoren, as manufactured ivory ard
bronze, and from this the importer appealed,
contending that as a work OF AIT If was under
the reciprocal agreement with France. entitled
TO admission az a duty Of l. per cent. The
statue is said 70 be worth somewhere between
$4,000 and $4,000.
An attempt made by France 10 buy the
statue from the sculpJoTs widow, and offer
OF 100000 francs was made which she declined
Later Tiffany x 60. bought the statue. ands
owing TO the litigation. La Belloue' is still IN
their possession although il is said that many
offers have been made Tor The work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
TEST OF DEMOCRATIC DEcENcY.

From The New York World (Dem)
The Democratic party in the State OF New York
has fallen far. With Charlie Murphy as state
leader and ''tingey" Corners chairman OF the state
committee the organization was never before SO
contemptible-nOt even in Tweed's day. But there
stiH plenty OF honest Democrats left. There
must be decent Democrats in the State Senate.
'Nhe test OF their deCeny win ba found in their
ttude toward Governor Hughes's reform recon-
men6ations.
They have their opportunity They can restore
some OF the Iarty's lost prestige they help
drag IT to stu lower depths OF political degrade
ton. What do they propose to dor Are they going
70 follow the Governor or they going to follow
CRAFTY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
NINE RERNHARDT A PROFESSOR.

Paris Feb. 1i.-NIms. Sarah Bernhardt has been
appointed 10 the professorship OF dramatic decla-
nation at the Conservatory of Music and Declama-
ton. The appointment was made in order TO re-
move the objection OF the chanceNery or the Lee
rIon OF Honor. which declined 10 confirm Nine
Fernhardts nomination. for the cross OF the Lesion
Of Honor on the ground that actors could only Do
decorated In the quality OF professors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY CONTRACTS.

A contract 10 plumb and drain the new public
library building at Fifth avenue and +2d street
will be let on March o. From COO 20 $4,000 VIII
be- spent for these purposes and Il Will take three
years 10 install the proposed elaborate plant A
form OF contract for temporarily heating the
library building Will come up tomorrow at the
meeting OF the Board OF Estimate and Apporuon-
,,ant The controller advises that the request for
approval be denied.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15

we have never heard a single forcible counter
argument. The change proposed would not ar
feet the character Of trials in any way; it would
have no bearing upon either the admission or
the Interpretation of evidence. 1t would, on
the other hand. practically avert the risk OF a
mstrial. with all the waste hardship and pref
udCe 10 Justice which a mstrial involves
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
Mr.. sTRANAHAN NEARLY WELL.

Nevada y. Stranahan. Collector OF the Port, WAC
has been Ill for nearly two months. IS now prac.
tcally recovered and will 90 back at his ONCE ~
a few days. At the present time Mr.. Stranahan
believes that he easily attend to his duties az
the Custom House. but his physician has forbdden
him TO work for at least another week. For sew
era days Mr.. Stranahan has been able 10 take loA9
walks every afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
CONSUL GENERAL ROOSEVELT BETTER.

Brussels Feb. 1.-THE condition OF George w.
I}oosevelt the American Consul General here, who
has been seriously ill., had improved to-day that
his physicians announced they believed that his re-
covery was assured unless complications super
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
AMERICAN lNsTITuTg LECTION.

The annual meeting and election OF officers o.
the American Institute was hald yesterday alters
noon at the Berkeley Lyceum. Most OF the ofhcefi
of last year were reelected. The officers who WI
serve the ensuing year are: President, ROoeH
Rutter; vice. president, Robert Evans; treasury
James Z. Watkins. and secretary, Robert A. y
Dayton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
HE CABINET.

From The Tribune Bureau
Washington. Feb l.-Nfrs. Taft entertained forty
bridge this afternoon, and after the cIose
Of the game at o'clock a number OF additional
guests were received Tomorrow afternoon Mrs
Taft will give another small and Informal bridge
party and reception.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
ELgcTEp To rHE FRgNcH AcADEMY-

Paris, Feb. 1.-THE Academy to-day elected Mau-
rice Donnay, the dramatlst and the Marquis &c
Segur the historian. 10 the seats in the Academy
made vacant by the deaths OF Albert Sorel, ths
historian and Edmond Rouse. who was counsel
for Communists
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15

The South Carolina Legislature has abolished
the state dlspensary, Lack OF confidence In the
expert knowledge and business capacity OF the
Dispensarv Board was followed by lack Of con-
ndcnce IN the tonic quality Of the fluids 1t dis
nensod TO the public Now every county is 70
have It's own board If It wishes. and local ideas
and rrenossessions arc 10 triumph against Cen-
tral!zed taste and management.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15

Senator John T Morgan's suggestion that the
Democrats in the Senate abandon the farce OF
electing and following" a leader has logical
merit. It merely transmutes condition INTO
theory
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15

One Of the most noteworthy tendencies OF
modern industry IS the supplanting OF iron with
steel. Of which figures that have Just oeeh
printed afford a striking illustration. OF the pig
Iro, nroduced by American blast furnaces last
wear nine-tenths was converted into steel The
year before the proportion was seven-eighths.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15

The enormous spot which has been observed
on the sun this week possesses unusual interest
for astronomers. Rarely are such outbreaks
extensive enough to be visible-as this one Is
said TO bc-wlthout other optical apparatus than
a shield Of smoked glass. To the professional
observer perhaps the most remarkable cir
cumstance is the fact that the principal DIS
tlsrbance which has been reported came just
when ii did. There are alterations in the size
and abundance Of spots through cycles aver
agIug eleven or twelve years in length. The
maximum stage of one of these periods appar-
emily eliminated a year or two ago. but 1t IS no"
evident that the internal activities Of which the
spots are a symptom have been unusually pro-
Ionged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15

The Young woman who. while treasurer OF a
church society loaned 81 300 from the society's
funds TO her wheedIing brother proves once more
the we'll worn maxim that every institution deal
ing with sums Of money large or small should
be run on strictly business principles. 1t Is
falacy to argue that when the institution hap
pens to be a religious one whose members sub
scribe to lofty principles hundreds Of dollars
may be intrusted to the sentimental care Of ir-
responsible schoolgirls. Good Judgment and
business honesty are traits which unfortunately
are not acquired by confessing ones faith or by
merely desiring to do right Refusal TO require
some guarantee Of efficiency and trustworthl-
ness from church official IS the shaHowest
breed Of mock charity. It is not even healthy
sentiment and It is unfair to the official
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15

Controller Martin IT. Glynn. recently appointed ny
Governor Hughes made public tonight tne results
Of investigation. etC-AIOdny correspondence VI
The Baltimore American.
We DO not have to go abroad 70 hear extraor-
binary things about American affairs. 1t Is no
reflection upon Mr.. Glynn to say that II the
Governor of New York appointed the Controller
Mr.. GIynn would not hold the Office
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15

The sewing class which works for the Fresh Air
Association Of the Cathedral Of St John the d.
vine met yesterday al the home Of Mrs. J. Borden
Hartman. The next meeting will be held at Mrs.
Richard Twins house on Thursday next.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-09-12
Board Of Control.

The State Board of Control met
at the prison last Friday. There
were An unusual number of appli-
cations on file to see the board,
and they were in session very nearly
the whole day. It was later an
nounced that ten paroles were
granted.
Warden Wolfer's financial state
ment for the month of August is
as follows: Twine factory, cash
shipments, collections, etc., $751;
885.45. From miscellaneous
sources, $11,731.62. This sum
includes 81, 1O1.5O credited to in
mates fund; 81, 1868 FROM labor
in shoe shop; $4,48151 from labor
in Irvine factory, and $549.55 from
visitors fees.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-09-12
bank and Rut 90 t.
The Circus.

As l came into the shack one
morning, I found Hank shaving
himself. Now if there is anything
Hank dislikes more than anything
else, it's an unnecessary question.
So I spoke without thinking of his
failing.
Hank" said 1, "are you shaw
ing?"
"Oh no." he replied, "I'm bust
ing bronco
Hank, whyfore the scrape and
all these store clothes? Who is
she? Is it a picnic or wedding?"
"Bub, dad bust it, can't you let
alone? I'mgetting along alright
without help from anyone. Here
you come and butt in by asking a
lot of fool questions, and [ have
shaved half the hide off my face.
Then, because l buy suit of store
clothes, you act as if it were the
first rags ever had on. However,
if you want to know so bad I'll tell
you. Do you know the little girl
at the Prairie Bell, the new waiter?
Well, I'm going to take her to the
circus at Shelby junction. Great
Caesar! Are you choking to death,
Bub? Eh-what? If I thought
you were laughing at me would
larrup you with boot"
NO." I replied, as soon as I got
my breath back, "il's nothing; I
merely swallowed a chew of Coles
best.
I went down to the Prairie Bell
with Hank, and his little girl (who
stood six-foot-two and weighed
210) refused to go with him unless
he got some friend and his girl to
60 along. I Strengthened the mat
ter by taking my girl and accom-
paning them. We arrived in time
to see the parade and then went
down to where the tents were.
Hank bought four lemonades. It
was the usual stuff. Two lemons
were squeezed into q barrel, and
then hit the barrel with 9 sugar
bowl. A band started to play in
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-09-12
Librarians Register.

The number of books drawn
from the prison library during the
month of August was 1854. There
was less poetry read during this
month than for some time past,
which indicates that poets must
have departed for greener fields.
The books selected embraced
the following branches of literature
Fiction, 1882; Magazines, 1856;
History, 176; Science, 249; Poetry,
10; Biography, 81; Travels, 48;
Religion, 81.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-09-12

One of our printers came very
near losing one or more of his
fingers one day last week. While
carrying one of the forms up the
stairs his foot slipped and the form
fell on his left hand, injuring two
of the fingers quite badly. 1t will
be some days before he has the
full nse Of his left hand.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-09-12
Prison Population.

During the past week there were
three arrivals. FIVE discharged on
expiration of sentence, and one
released on parole.
The population of the prison is
662, distributed as follows: First
grade, 526, second grade, $50, and
third grade 6.
The last register number is 22O9.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-09-12
TO INMATES.

For the information of new arrivals
and all others desiring to send THE
MIRROR to friends We wish to say that
plyi.g 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
it is when you receive It and placed IN
YOUR door every Fridsy night. All In
mates are requested to comply with this
order whether sending out copy or not.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-09-12


The Fairmont Band was at the
prison last Thursday. The band
is composed Of about thirty boys,
some of whom being quite small.
During the noon hour they played
several selections for the benefit
of the prisoners, and it was excel
lent playing, too. After taking
lunch in the diningroom the party
was shown about the various de-
partments of the prison. We
were glad to see the kids and hope
they will again visit us in the near
future.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-09-12

the tent, and it sounded like 80
many tin cans were being unload
ed. We entered sideshow and
saw man swallow sword and a
couple Of midgets; that is, we saw
the midgeis, but he did not swal-
low them. Hank stood and watched
q band boy play the trombone.
When he got thru, Hank shook
his fist at him and said: "You
can't fool me, you maverick. l
knew you wasn't swallowing that
thing all the time
We next got tickets and started
thru the menagerie. Hank was
right at home with the deer, wolves,
mountain lions, and bobcats. When
he saw the giraffe, he raised his
eyebrows, stared a minute, and
then swore there was no such ami
NAL. We got swindled out of
another o-bits at the big tent
before we got good seat. After
we got seated a lady entered the
ring on the back of cayuse with
more sunshine than clothes on and
rode around the ring few times.
Then splndle-shanked coyote
came along in his underclothes
and Topped around a few times,
and then did a few stunts on a
broom stick tied up near the top
of the tent with couple of ropes.
An elephant came into the ring
and stood on his head and sat on
his tail. Hank jumped up and
down and whooped that it was the
first animal he ever saw with two
tails.
A band on the opposite side OF
the tent busted the monotony OF
the scenery with a few weezy
sore-throat tunes. Even the wolves
howled in agony. We remained
for the concert and got beat out oil
another quarter. A fellow came
out and started to play on fiddle.
Hank couldn't stand the noise and
created a disturbance. "Why
you greaser!" he yelled, II car
make better music by twisting 6
steers tail. He forgot about hii
girl and started on rampage. By
the time the cowmen got him out
he looked like he had been thru 6
cyclone. His girl turned hin
down fat, refused to 60 home with
him and boxed his ears. So But
had to take her home.
Hank used to brag about how ht
cleaned up a circus, alone. until hs
tried to talk to someone that wal
there that day. Then all they ha6
to do was to mention that they
saw the waiter from the Prairie
Bell there, and Hank would i'm
medlately climb off his high horse
and look for sympathy. 1906.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-09-12

The inmate cabinet maker, who
is employed in the state repair
shop, is at work upon a roll-top
desk which, when finished, will be
placed in the Warden's Office. It
is being made of hard wood and
will be handsome piece of fur
niture when completed.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-09-12

All inmates having school books
in their possession are requested
to place them on the foot Of their
bed tomorrow morning, as the
books are needed in the school.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-09-12

Fir. Carlin of st. Michaels parish,
city, has moved to Tracy, MINI.
Father Carlin has often conducted
services at the prison, and those
among the inmates who know him
will be sorry to learn that he has
been selected for another parish.
His many friends in Saltwater
rendered him a farewell that he
will long remember with the kind
lest feeling.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-09-12

Guard jerks, who is away on
his vacation, surprised his fellow
guards last Thursday evening by
getting married. The marriage
was performed by Rev. F. L. Pal
mer, of Ascension Church, Still
water. After the ceremony the
newly married couple left on their
honeymoon. Mr.. jerks is very
popular among the guards at this
institution, and his many friends
join in wishing him happiness.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-09-12

A machine for picking up leaves
on the lawns was made by the
chaps in the greenhouse. As in
ventors, they have no competitors
and can easily beat anyone around
the place.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-09-12

Supt. Williams is rapidly i'm
proving and expects to be at work
again in Il short time. He has
been troubled with u fstula, and
has had several operations per-
formed during the past few
months. Mr.. Henderson is acting
superintendent during Mr.. Will
liams' absence.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-09-12

There was an unusual number
of visitors at the prison last week,
but not quite SO many as a year
ago at this time. Guards Sullivan,
.Whelan, and Westlund were as
sisting the usher in showing the
crowds thru the different depart
ments.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-09-12

WANTED.-Ap printer is wanted
in The MIRROR Office. Anyone
having knowledge of the printers
craft should.apply to their keeper
or to the Deputy Warden.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-09-12

Two of the inmate doctors will
soon be leaving us, as they were
paroled last Friday. However,
there are still few doctors left
among the inmates, so there is no
cause for alarm.