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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-10
sEvI1LE-sUMNER FARMERS cLuB.

oENll<lsE-SbMNEK fAkMEi<S CLUB.
The Seville and Sumner Farmers
club met Thursday, April 4th, at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Fletcher of
Sumner. About thirty members were
present and after a bountiful dinner the
meeting was called to order by the prcsi-
dent, W. T. Pitt and the order of busi-
ness was taken up.
The question box furnished material
for discussion upon subjects of interest to
the farmer. A resolution TO the effec
that the union cluD of Sumner aud Seville
favor binding twine plant at the Jack
son State Prison, was unanimously
adopted and the corresponding secretary
instructed to send such resolution TO Sen
ator T. A Ely, also to Representative c. J.
Chambers. A committee of three, T.. 4.
Poster, w. c. Mallory and X. A. Wood
was appointed by the president to meet
with a like committee of the Arcadia club
at their next regular meeting and confer
upon the telephone question.
Music was rendered by Miss Gee and
Miss Youngs and the club adjourned to
meet with Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Pitt the
first Thursday in May.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-10
TO THE PUBLIC.

desire to announce that during DIR.
McClintor's absence will look after his
medical and surgical practice, at his
office. Having.had nine years experience
in ear, eye, nose and throat work, will
also devote attention to these diseases.
+. p. FELcH.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-10

its reasonable power to effect such sale
within the time allowed therefor under
this agreement.
SECOND
The said party OF the second part for
and in consideration OF the first party's
promises as hereinbcfore contained here
by contracts and agrees by and with the
said first party that it will in order TO
merit the concessions herein granted
and given il, perform and discharge the
following promises and undertakings
on its part:
(A) That il will erect upon the said
premises within six months from the
date hereof, brick or cement block
building TO cost not less than FIVE thous-
and (S50000O) dollars according to plans
and specifications thereof heretofore
submitted to the said first party to which
reference is made and which il will use
or cause TO be used during the period or
life OF this contract for the purpose Of
CONDUCTING the manufacturing business
and senterprise contemplated by this
agreement.
OBJ That il will pay out for labor
in the employ of said Company in, at
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CONTINUED ON PACE rouRl
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09
Prison Digit School.

The April report of the prison
night school shows that the at
tendance at school remains about
the same as on the opening night.
This indicates that the inmates
who volunteered to attend found
the work so beneficial that they
continue to attend until their time
expires.
The average attendance during
the month of April was 157; the
lowest was 154. Nineteen pupils
were temporarily excused, and
four permanently.
Not one of the pupils was re-
ported for Incidence, and only one
was reported for breach of insti-
tutional rules. The school will
close for the summer vacation
sometime during the middle of
this month.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09
Implement Factory.

The members of the State Board
of Control are making investiga-
tons looking toward the establish
ment of the farm machinery plant
at the state prison which was
authorized by the last legislature.
Nothing definite has been de-
cided, but it is probable that the
Board will commence by having
castings made outside the prison
and assembled there. Later, il
they are able to buy the necessary
machinery and get the necessary
skilled mechanics, they may start
to make all or nearly all the parts
at Saltwater. They will begin by
getting an expert mechanic and a
patent attorney to report on ma.
chinery, and it may be necessary
to buy some of the patents now on
the market.
The Board was given permission
to use 100000 out of the revolving
fund for starting the work.-St
Paul Pioneer Press.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09
AMERICAN LEAGUE,
Hitter HlI.

Meath the CRIME and the SCOT of the city,
In an attic overlooking the street;
For heart filled WITH friendship and pity,
Bravely blossomed flower so sweet.
To the t0iler returned from his duty.
Mid surroundings so squalid and drear;
Not for naught was its fragrance and beauty
Not for nothing its message Of cheer.
When at evening the days work was ended
And he reaches his humble abode;
Then its mute cheerful greeting extended:
Always seemed to make lighter his load.
Far away where the vast ocean RACES,
In the depth of the billow-tOssed seas;
The coral building up thru the ages,
Meets at last with the syn and the breeze.
When to eyes dim with want and privation
And from long-wearied watching for land,
What abundance of joy and elation
At the sight of its welcoming strand.
To the least even unto the greatest
Comes time when the best motives fail,
Yet 'twere better to strive for the highest;
After all the Right will surely prevail.
What would JOY be without its denials?
Picture Life with its freedom from care;
Not for naught are our burdens and trials,
Not for nothing our cross do we bear.
By this method, perhaps thru no other,
Thus our mission In life we fulfill;
Ills the Hand of the Master, my brother,
Call it Destiny, Fate, If you will.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09

The dollhouse is now undergo
ing it's annual spring cleaning.
The interior has been whitewashed
and the windows are being
taken out and washed. The cells
in front of those windows that
have been washed are twenty five
per cent brighter than heretofore.
When the windows are cleaned,
the blankets in each cell will be
taken out and washed. Considering
the size of the dollhouse building,
house cleaning is no easy task.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09
Wise and Otherwise
BY G. A. Y. !

An interesting sidelight on the
recent suspension of the news
papers of Butte, Montana, is shown
in the fact that while the city was
without newspapers the trade of
it's merchants fell off sixty per cent.
This demonstrates clearly that
more than half of the sales of
Butte's merchants are due to news
paper advertising and is a straw,
in fact a whole sheaf of straws,
showing the value of advertising
in the commercial world.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09
Tndiana'$ Dew
Criminal Law.

The first commitment under the
new Indiana law that makes it
discretionary with a court to sus-
pend sentence on plea of guilty
to the first charge of felony has
been received at the Indiana re-
formatory, and came from Judge
Samuel A. Artman, of Lebanon,
Boone county. Under it a man is
an inmate of the Indiana reforma-
tory, but he can remain at his
home as long as he behaves him.
self. He is subject to all the rules
of the board of trustees of the in
stitution, and can be called in at
any time if his behavior is not sat-
isfactory. If he is out of work it
is the duty of the board to see that
he secures job. The man was
indicted on the charge of forgery
and pleaded guilty, receiving from
two to fourteen years in the Indi-
ana reformatory. As it was his
first offense, judgment was sus-
pended duringgoo behavior, which
will have to continue for fourteen
years.
The way to help fallen man is
to give him chance to help him
self. And hardly any better meth
cd could be adopted than the
Indiana idea which has just taken
effect Louisville, Ky,
School Gem.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09
Prison Population.

During the past week there
were two arrivals and three dis
charged on expiration of sentence.
This is the smallest number of ar.
rivals for some weeks past.
The population of the prison is
696, distributed as follows: First
grade, 514, second grade, ia, and
third grade 8.
The last register numbers 2l35
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09

One day last week we found a
recipe for discriminating bedbugs
in one of the weekly papers that
was guaranteed to do the work,
We took 1t down to the captain OF
the dollhouse, thinking he might
use it. ''It is no good" said he
"We used gallons of that stuff
some years ago, and the bugs
laughed at the man while he was
applying it. Look again." said
he, az he handed Us a bit of tobac.
co to keep our pipe going.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09

The Usher pointed out our pet
canary bird to a lady visitor re-
Gently. and she thought the bird
had the loveliest eyes she had ever
seen. care there many birds
around the PRISON." she asked.
eyes," said the Usher, "the place
is full of em-jailbirds." "Isn't
that NIGEL" she exclaimed, enthu.
siastically. When she finds out
what jailbirds are, she will call
the Usher all kinds of mean names
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09

A photographic concert was
given in the chapel last Sunday
morning after the religious service
was over. The pieces included
many old favorites as we'll as sew.
eral pieces which were not so well
known to the audience. If we
could announce these concerts, nc
doubt the chapel would be
crowded on these occasions, for 6
phonograph ALWAYS draws well
among the detained.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09
ribrarian'$ Register.

The librarians register shows
that 1892 books we're read by the
inmates during the month OF
April. The books selected en-
braced the following branches OF
literature: Fiction, 1887, Maya
zines, 354; History, 1872; Science,
246; Biography, 81; Travels, So;
Poetry, 20; Religion, 60.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09

The occupant of cell $50 would
like to exchange the st. Paul Dis
patch and the st. Paul Rural
Weekly, for the Baltimore Herald,
Seattle Times and the Commercial
Appeal He would also like to
exchange Everybody's for some
other magazine.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09
Industrial Education as Applied tc
Shoemakine.
Continued from page four.)

The laster certainly requires
knowledge of leather. He is ex-
pected to draw the leather over
the last in such way that it will
retain it's shape when the last is
pulled out. It is not merely a
case of having the leather lay over
the last smoothly, for it can read.
lily be seen that in walking a per.
son naturally brings more strain
on certain parts and stretches the
leather at these parts. Anyone
who has worn poorly lasted shoe
will quickly recognize the reason
of the shoe being out of shape in
the shank, or the unnecessary
looseness at other points. If the
laster knew the way to avoid these
errors of construction thru a knowl-
edge of foot action and leather, its
grain, it's stretching qualities, it's
strength and fexibility, the shoe
when worn by the consumer would
keep it's shape better. On his
work alone depends the appeal
that the shoe makes to the public.
The finish really has nothing to
do with the wearing qualities Of
shoe, but it has a great deal to do
with it's selling qualities.
Thus it is easy to see that all
shoe workers, no matter in what
department they work, are con.
cerned with the material on which
they work-leather. Therefore 6
study of leather is essential, as il
is the only subject that directly
concerns all shoe workers.
In general it may be said thai
the worker, like any other worker
is not directly concerned in the
study of these subjects, or practic.
ing these processes relating to his
trade or work bringing him the
greater skill or intelligence which
will command increased wages
There is not an industry in exist.
ence that does not demand skilled
labor. and all employers would
like to have their workmen know
more about the principles of man.
ufacture, but they will hardly sue
coed in securing the benefit oil
industrial education unless the
worker realizes that technical in.
struction will have an economic
value to him. CLINTON.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09

It is to be hoped that gentle
spring has finally arrived. This
sort of weather is enough to cause
even cheerful optimist to look
discouraged and imagine that "the
man at the wheel" is having sport
at his expense.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09
TO INMATES.

For the information of new arrivals
and all others desiring to send THE
MIRROR to friends We wish to say that
out your own name and register mum.
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
y mates are are reHnested to cemniv with this
order whether sending out copy or not.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09

Guard Wurdeman had charge
of the dollhouse couple of days
last week during the absence of
the captain. AS Mr.. Wurdeman
is rather elongated, he had little
difficulty in climbing the many
stairways in the dollhouse.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09

The street commissioner has
constructed a very ingenious rat
trap. He says 1t will catch them
all. "Russ" is right at home in
tinkering at something, and that
something usually materializes
into a useful implement.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09

The following is the program
to be given at next Sundays meet
ing of the Pierian Circle: "Wom-
ans Suffrage" Railway Train
men" "Man: Ancient and Modern u
''Think Some," and ONIONS: Dc
They Help?"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09

The prison fire department we're
called out last Tuesday for prac-
tice run: AS the run was down
hill, the boys made very good
time.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09

The following transfers were
made during the past week: 33
to 80; 333 to LAG; 127 to 49; 122 to
PAL; 1O4 to 1888; % to IS; 438 TO %.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09

Master Thomas O'Regan, of ST..
Paul, and Mr.. Charles 81. Curley,
of Des Moines, Iowa, were escorted
about the prison one day last week
by Captain Maish.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09

A movement which is meeting
with much encouragement has
been set on foot looking to the
segregating of territory in eastern
Washington and western Idaho
and setting up new state to be
known as "Lincoln. Because of
the great mountain ranges BIZ
secting not only Washington but
Idaho, the people of the eastern
and western ends of these two
states are practically separated
from each other and as the occu-
pations of the people on either
side of the range differ radically
it is difficult for the Legislature to
find common ground on which to
fix legislation. All this would be
obviated by setting up anew state;
if this be done it would be fitting
and graceful to perpetuate the
name and fame of the modest but
truly great Lincoln ia some such
enduring monument.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09

The Usher has in his possession
a letter addressed to Walter G.
Cunningham, signed by J. A.
Fernald. Canton, Ohio. For fur.
ther particulars see the Deputy
Warden.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09

"Shorty" and his partner, the
two tonsorial artists in the cell
house, are as clever with the razor
as one could wish. Their experiences
is certainly of the highest kind,
and can hardly be beat.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09

The decorators are now at work
on the visitors reception room.
The walls were scraped clean of
the old wall paper before putting
on the new rolls.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09

Work on the site for the new
prison is progressing fast. The
grading is nearly finished and the
repairs on the, old buildings are
about completed.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09

A new piccolo has been added
to toe band instruments. The
members have added quite a mum.
Der of pieces to the band lately.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09
CHURCH NOTICE.

Service in the Prison Chapel at nine
O'Clock every Sunday morning. Pro-
testant and Catholic service every
alternate Sunday. Rev. s. j. Ken
nedy, and Rev. FIR. COrcOran chap
lainS.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09

Guard Casino is now on the
night crew in place of Mr.. Burns,
who was transferred to day duty.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09
LOCAL NEWS.

Our next holiday will occur
May Both, which is Decoration
Day.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09

The occupant of 648 would like
to exchange the st. Paul Dispatch
for the Minneapolis Tribune.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09

Recently one Of our leading
magazines asked a number OF
prominent men and women whom,
in their opinion, we're the greatest.
figures in American history, mean
ing thereby those of the most
commanding geniuso or personality,
and whose careers are most worthy
of study and emulation. Thirty
one replies were received and
Abraham Lincoln was mentioned
in every one; George Washington
was mentloned in thirty; Ben
jamin Franklin in eighteen; Alex
ander Hamilton in ten. Many
more of our distinguished sons are
mentioned by from six to eight,
but the most interesting fact is
that in all the lists, the name of
Abraham Lincoln appears, out
ranking even that of George
Washington. It is source of
comfort and inspiration to any
ambitious man to realize that the
Great Emancipator, who in his
youth dwelt in poverty and OBJ
scurity, lives today in the hearts
Of his countrymen as the first
American, ranking above the i'm
mortal Washington, the Father Of
his Country.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09
CHAPEL Service

The following is the program of
the service held in the chapel
Sunday, May, 9Th, Rev. s.. j. Ken
nedv officiating.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-05-09

One would imagine that the
world. or this part of the world at
least, had about all the associations,
secret societies, ETC., that it could
comfortably assimilate, but it re-
mains for Des Moines, the beauti-
full capital of the Iowans, to cap
the climax or apex if you please,
by incorporating "The First So
ciety of Eternal YOUTH" which
bids fair to eclipse % them all ina
very short time. Members pledge
themselves to assert continually
that it is ''only a custom and hab-
it of thought that causes illness,
gray hairs, old age and death.
Any member who goes to bed sick
and remains there three days shall
be fined one dollar for the first Of
Tense and will be expelled if he
does it again; because of this lat
ter provision I am very confident
that this society will never become
popular among the mem bers of the
Ancient Order of the Sons of
Rest.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-03-29
G RA V f
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
And still it rains!


ii. O. Wilson, one of Leland's
merchants, has large assortment of
Spring and Summer goods and all the
latest styles Of dress patterns.
We agree with "Crusty Batch
when he says Leland has pretty girls.
but just visit Grave and Placer to see
beauties.
Mifs Minnie Irwin of Placer was the
guest of Miss Ada Light Of Grave last
week
@. H. Bean Of Grave, made Placer a
visit last Sunday.
DR.. Major Of Placer was called to
see Mr.. Kelley's little boy who is
quite ill.,
School will begin at Grave in the
near future with Miss Dora Penny as
teacher.
II some people near Grave would
stick to the truth closer they would
have more friends
Andy johnson of Placer was seen
in Grave last Sunday.
Mr.. Elmer Duncan is making quite
a few improvements in his house.
SUN FLOWER
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-03-29
PRISONER PLANS ES.
CAPE PROM JAIL
The Scheme is Frustrn ted But
the Suspect 10 Lnt tor Grant.
ed His Liberty.

Jim Lacy lately confined in the
county jail suspected of having been
connected with the murder of Deputy
Sheriff Joe d. Price at Fresno the
first of this month, spent some, of
his leisure in planning an escape from
those quarters, but his, plans were
discovered by Sheriff Russell wEo
made thorough search of the
prisoner few days ago, notwith-
standing the fact that a search had
been made when he was first cap
tured. The following note which
was written to his partner who wa s
confined in the city Jail at the city
hall, was found:
"When you get out come up some
night and put some hack saw blades
through the back window SO as we
can get them. Let me know wher
you are going to so if | make my get
away / can meet you. If l can't get
out let me know where to write to
You il get away any time 30 as | can
meet you when | get out. What
name do you take when you 20
around Montana? They got me
charged with carrying deadly
weapons. Don't go back on your old
partner. If you throw them through
the back window up on top Of the
cage We can get them next morning
dorado Jim" North.
He expected 10 be able to send the
note to hls partner by some one who
M ght be a visitor at the jail.
Lacy was released on Friday after
noon as the authorities at Fresno on
receipt Of his photograph decided that
he was not the man was wanted.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-03-29
The Good Roads Movement.

The road question is as broad as the
state and affects not only the benefits de
rived from free rural delivery OF mail,
but every line Of commerce and commun-
Naturalization Daily News
The farmer was slow to learn the
benefits to him personally Of good
roads but the lessened wear and tear
upon horses and vehicles, owing to gen
eral betterment Of highways. have prov
ca 10 him that county money expended
on road Improvements Is capital in
yestment, says the New York Herald.
The extension Of free rural delivery.
one Of his real home comforts has been
more easily possible owing 10 better
roads being provided everywhere He
should urge his legislative representa-
tive 10 carry on the good work in fur
ther state appropriations
Another Shipment Of young mems
suit. just IN They'-are -dan1ies. -
Geo s. Calhoun Co. --...-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-03-29
SOME BARGAIN POINTERS
News Notes From the Business
Men TO Renders.

DIR. Flanagan,
Physician and Dentist.
Go to Coron for Plumbing.
VI. Clemens. Prescription Druggist.
Sheet Music sale at the Music Store.
Souvenir Postals one cent at Dema.
rays. 8.2a
4 splendid line of Royal Charter Oak
Ranges at Coron't
If you raise chickens use a Petalu.
ma Incubator sold by Cramer Bros.
Ses the big line of watches and
chains at Letcher's. 2-22 If
For clean bed and good meal
try the Western Hotel.
See the healthy incubator chicks in
the window at Cramer Bros.
3 Don't fail to look up the Golden
Rule Stores Ad on page ..
For the Boy-Don't overlook the
suit with two pairs of pants. This is
the best boys suit for the hard
playing boy. The price a. Geo.
S. Calhoun Co.
Chicago to Grants Pass, sss until
April /.
Victor Talking Machines and rec
ords at the Music store.
The beautiful Art Portfolio of
Alabastino Prize Designs, EN- bodyipg
the latest ideas of the best decorated
artists of America is for a limited
time on exhibition at the store of
The Hair. Riddle Hardware Company.
Read about the big conetst the Gil
more Piano house is giving-this offer
will never be duplicated again in
southern Oregon. 3-29 1t
1t will pay you to see Mrs. Rehkopf
at her Millinery store when you want
piano, as the prices you can get
there can not be equsled in Southern
Oregon, our pianos are bought direct
from the factory.
3.S At COSS PIANO HOITSE
ALABAsTINE, the Sanitary Wall
coating comes in white and Ia beauti-
full tints. A full line is carried by
the Hair-Riddle Hardware Co., who
will be pleased to show you the Art
Portfolio of Prize Designs illustrating
some 80 handsome color schemes.