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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
GbautauQua Injecting.

The meeting of the Pierian
Circle proved great success, in
spite of the heat. After roll had
been called, and announcement
made of the programs for follow
ing meetings, a short passage of
arms under the heading of "hostile
bones was followed by the pro.
gram, viz:
"Acetylene Gas: Its Manufacture and Use".
................... Member of Glass D
my Experience in Great Northern Rouhd-
house,. ................ Member of Glass E
'Some Phases of Show Life" Member of Glass A
Remarks About Ibsen and his Writings.
...........................M Member of Glass E
Piano Solo Kamennoi".. Secretary
The first paper dealt in an illum-
mating manner, 80 to speak, with
the possibilities of acetylene, which
is generally wrongly regarded as a
highly dangerous and costly article.
The writer traced this misconcep-
ton to the source whence it I'M
doubtedly originated. The fol-
lowing paper was of great interest
to railroad men, and elected a
lengthy discussion as to who's
who in the roundhouse.
From the ranks of honest toll
we descended to view life among
what Mirandy calls ''stage-players,
and sich," the paper being an
entertaining narration of the ways
and means of hangers-on to the
"purfesb." Then from the patent
medicine end of the business, the
circle proceeded to the Ibsen end,
and the author demonstrated, as
the critic aptly remarked, his fit
ness for the position of Ibsen's
biographer It is always an in
SEPARATION to listen to a man thoroly
in earnest, especially when he hap
pens to be a hero worshipper.
After some fancy stunts on the
piano and careful and impartial
review of the program by the
critic, the circle adjourned.
j. O., Secretary.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
Prison Publication.

A copy of The MIRROR, pub.
lished weekly at the Minnesota
state prison, in Saltwater, has been
received at the Call office. A few
days ago we published an account
of the number of bank officials
confined in a federal prison, but
we did not suppose that any 'spen"
in the United States contained
printers enough to get out
paper. The MIRROR states that it
is edited and published by the
inmates of the Minnesota state
prison" The mechanical work is
probably done outside. Neverthe-
less, the motto of the paper, ut is
never too late to mend, is a good
one and the sheet is published in
a worthy cause. Lead IS. d. Call.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

We learn that there are a num-
Der of exchanges being thrown
outside among the old papers which
still contain several numbers. Evil
IDENTIFY some of the new men are
responsible for this. The papers,
unless the numbers are all erased,
should be placed in the exchange
box at the foot of the stairway
When this is not done, the men
whose numbers are still there and
who are expecting the papers, will
naturally inquire as to what be-
come of them. The same is true
of magazines. A little care in
placing the exchanges where they
should 60 will avoid a great deal
of annoyance and misunderstand-
ing, for if friend is sending you
paper and said paper remains
in your possession or is thrown
outside, you cannot expect him to
continue the courtesy.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

Work on the coal conveyor is
progressing slow but sure. Several
trusses and crossbeams have been
placed in position and other pre-
paratory work completed. The
track and two cars have arrived
and the work will be rushed so as
to be ready for the next shipment
of coal. The railroad has not vet
been given a name, but it is likely
that an appropriate one will be
chosen later on. At present it
is very inconvenient to use. the
team to haul the coal from the
car to the fireroom, as almost every
moment of the teamster's time is
occupied in hauling twine from
the warehouse to the railroad.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

The latter part of last week and
the forepart Of this were unusu-
ally busy days in the Irvine ship
ping department. Two crews of
men were at work, one loading
cars with the finished product,
and the other unloading a large
consignment of raw material. AS
the factory is being worked to it's
utmost capacity from now until
the season closes, it is likely that
the farmers of this state can get all
the twine they desire. In order
to get the Irvine out as soop as
possible, men were taken from
several of the other departments
to help during the rush.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
The following transfers were
made during the past week: $50 to
cot ~; SO to hosp.
Prisoi, Population.

There were not many arrivals
during the past week, which looks
as tho the jails thruout the state
might be empty. There were seven
discharged on expiration of SEN
tence, two arrivals, and two to
leave on parole.
The population of the prison is
$50, distributed as follows: First
grade, 500, second grade, l64, and
third grade 5.
The last register number is 22O3.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

One of the boys who was released
few months ago on parole was
returned last Saturday. No doubt
it was book beer that caused his
downfall. This is something one
should make up his mind to cut
out before he goes on parole, for it
is too costly to monkey with while
one is on good behavior.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

The editor of the Springfield
News tells how carp should be
cooked in order to make it eatibIe.
'After cleaning the fish "a waste
of time and labor) lay it on a pine
board and nail it down tightly.
Then put board and fish into hot
oven and let them remain there
until nothing il left of the fish.
Then take the remains out of the
oven, pull the nails out and eat the
board. The above is the only
sensible way of eating a carp
The foregoing is pretty good; can
any of our inside readers offer a
better recipe?
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
TO INMATES.

For the information of new arrivals
and all others desiring to send The
MIRROR to friends we wish to say that
plying 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
1t is when you receive 1t and placed in
mates are requested to comply with this
order whether sending out copy or not.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

Our local zoologist has taken ex-
ception to the comments of one of
our writer's in regard to sparrows.
He admits that sparrows have not
very many virtues, but thinks
they are as good as most birds.
The sparrow has it's shortcomings
and it's troubles. It knows not
when it might have an eye knocked
out by hailstone, or be gobbled
up by some voracious tomcat. So
we advice "Dick" to continue to
champion their cause and extend
to them the glad hand of fellow
ship.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

The Saltwater Gazette stated
last Saturday that the twine facto-
ry would begin working overtime
on Monday. Evidently the re-
porter got mixed on something, as
the event failed to occur on sched-
ule time. Reporters should never
be permitted to take anything
stronger than lemonade during
this hot weather.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

1t has been announced that
there will be song service in the
chapel next Sunday morning. 1t
is expected that the quartet will
show themselves and let the in
mates know that they have not
lost their voices. The orchestra,
also, will take prominent part in
the service. The program will
consist of hymns which the in.
mates are familiar with, and it is
hoped, if the weather is not too
hot, that the entire congregation
will take part in the singing.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

The other evening The MIRROR
man had the good fortune to dis
cover a poet-a real poet. We
have supplied him with paper and
expect to print something from
his pen in the near future. Now
don't everybody ask at once who
he is, or whether he wears long
hair, has sad-looking eyes, etc., fol-
we are not going to tell.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

The interior decorators have
completed their work of rem
oyating the front part of the
prison consisting of Offices. dining
rooms, matron's department.,
guards rooms, etc. The several
departments which they have over.
hauled are in frst.class shape, and
will look neat and tasty for several
years.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

Assistant Deputy Warden Back.
land and the following party Of
Iowans were visiting the depart.
ments of the prison last Tuesday
Mr.. j. Leasure, Mrs. Maud Leasure
Lorena Leasure, Margaret A. Nc.
Kinney, Mrs. Bell Kiser and Miss
,Mable Maxwell.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

G. A. Y. has been twitting
Grid" in regard to his spelling Of
the word "liquorice." He thinks
it should be licorice. Both words
are spelled correctly, and we would
advise G. A. Y. to make another
dive for the dictionary.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

Guards Parent and Stilkey re-
turned from their vacation one day
during the past week. Mr.. Stilkey
visited Winona, his home town,
and renewed his acquaintance
with old friends. He said he had
an excellent time and enjoyed
every moment that he was away.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

We are in receipt of a commu-
nication from the secretary of the
Minnesota State Agricultural So
ciety stating that the usual State
Fair courtesies would be extended
to us this year. Thanks. These
small favors are always deeply ap.
preciated.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

The various departments have
been very busy the past several
days taking inventory. Each item
is enumerated, including it's con-
|dition and cost. The entire work
is being typewriter in Steward
Coles Office. THIS is an excellent
opportunity for the typeist to de-
velop speed.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

The large rotary oven in the ba-
kerry was overhauled during the
forepart of this week and new
bottom put in. About 296 loaves
of bread are baked each day, and
the bakers had to get several days
supply ahead in order to make the
necessary repairs.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

General Manager Caldwell, of
the Western Shoe Co., returned
from his Eastern trip last Friday.
While away Mr.. Caldwell was COM
bining business with pleasure, and
he looks as tho he thoroughly en-
joyed the trip.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

Altho the weather is excessively
hot, the boys in the fireroom are
sticking manfully to their work.
No doubt they realize that upon
their efforts depends the motive
power of the entire institution, and
therefore they haven't much time
to think how hot it is.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

Mrs. B. w. Loppnow and Mrs.
j. W. Schenk, of Chelsea, Mich,
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wolfer. The party was visiting
about the institution last Monday
in company with Warden Wolfer.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

In answer to several inquiries
We wish to say that we are unable
to state definitely when the Board
of Pardons will meet. However,
the general belief is that they will
meet August 5.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

The occupant of cell 1873 would
like to exchange the Denver Post,
Minneapolis Tribune, and Still
water Gazette, for the Seattle
Times and New York World.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

Guard Harding is away on his
ten days vacation. Guard Sui
Ivan is stationed at the solitary
during the formers absence.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

There was not very much march
ing done last Sunday morning.
The weather was just wet enough
to make it unpleasant.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

The gardeners are now using the
fire hose in wettlng down the
street and the lawns. This will
help to keep the grass looking it's
best and to lay the dust along the
street.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

Chaplain S. j. Kennedy and a
party of friends we're sightseeing
about the institution last Saturday
afternoon.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
LOCAL NEWS.

Chief Engineer Schatz was in
st. Paul last Monday on business.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
Use and Otherwise

makes more noise on it's onward
journey than does the great liner.
It is much the same way with men.
The world is full of deceptions;
even rat poison can be made to
taste like honey dew, and the pity
of it all is that the rat never knows
what has befallen him until he
takes drink of water.
The annual crop of yaps and i'd
lots, they who rock the boat and
point unloaded guns, are beginning
to be IN evidence. Why is it that
such imbeciles cannot be depressed
or exterminated, just as are rattle
snakes?
A friend of mine says he dreamed
1 gave him plug of tobacco, but
that when he bit into it he found
it was pie; later when he awoke
his mouth was full of ashes. Nor
al, don't go to sleep with your
pipe in your mouth.
One of our popular cartoonlsts
never forgets to depict the British
lion with at least one knot tied in
his tail, but had he the good for
tune, as l had, to listen to paper
devoted to international affairs
read recently before our Chautau-
qua Circle, he would never paint
Sir Lion again with less than three
knots in his tail; all big ones, too.
1t is said that nearly thirty-two
thousand tons of new steel rails lie
scattered along the lines of the
Erie railroad but that the manage
ment is fearful of using them be-
cause other roads have suffered so
much danger by reason of defective
rails. The drumming wheels
have certainly sought out and
found the weak spots during the
last year.
The roads comprising the Gen.
trail Passenger Association have
agreed to accept the two-cent pas
errate laws of Illinois, Indiana,
Ohio, Iowa and Minnesota. The
reason given is that thru tick
cts cannot be sold excepting on
uniform mileage basis. To my
mind this action is wise and time
will demonstrate that the decreased
rate will result in an increase in
railroad earnings Just as a reduc-
ton of postage from three to two
cents resulted in marked increase
lin postofice earnings few years
since.
The use of slang terms as slang
should be frowned upon; it is not
good form and brands the user as
a person of little refinement, but
occasionally a word which was
originally used in slang sense is
dignifed by the Concord School
of Philadelphia by being adopted
into the language; and again, once
In while an expression that comes
into vogue is SO pat that it is
speedily adopted by almost every
body because it has no known
equivalent. One such expression
is "lt's up to YOU" That express
sion sums up the entire situation
in ninety mine out of every hun
dred cases.
Recently an inmate who is soon
to be discharged asked me to ex-
plain to him the workings of the
homestead laws as to acquiring
land. It took me sometime to ex-
plain the matter and I doubt if he
understood it even then. Had I
imbibed an extra load of '1iquor-
ice," l might have explained it as
did ono Trishmon RI ono+ho,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
Chapel Service.

The following is the program of
the service held in the chapel, Sun
day, July 2lst, Father Corcoran
officiating:
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25
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
needy, and Rev. FIR. COrcOran chap
lains.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-07-25

Recently an inmate who is soon
to be discharged asked me to ex-
plain to him the workings of the
homestead laws as to acquiring
land. It took me sometime to ex-
plain the matter and I doubt if he
understood it even then. Had I
imbibed an extra load of 'sliquor-
ice," l might have explained it as
did one Irishman to another:
mike, what do it name when ye
say ye filed on a pace of land ?"
swell" replied Mike, ''about the
way I figure it, it names that the
government bets you a hundred
and sixty acres of land against $I4
thatyou can'tlive on the land foive
years without starving to DEATH"
This is very brief but clear ex-
PLANTATION of the entire matter.
Evening journal., 1907-01-03
Position andStrensth Of
Factions ShOwnin Leg
isIature's Organization

Kent and Sussex members and agree TO
abide by the will OF the majority.
There are e. number Of men from tho
two lower counties, heretofore not favor
able to Alice. who. now that they s.e that
he is the choice OF the majority Of the
Kent and Sussex members, arc working
FOR him and will ondeavor to secure for
him the entire support Of Kent and Sussex
in the Legislature. Il seems 20 now be "a
fact that Senator Alice viii have a large
majority Of the Kent and Sussex mcm-
bcrs on the first or second ballot, and
when that fact becomes generally known
it is supposed that neither Judge Penne-
will nor Harry Richardson will allow their
names to be used.
Some of the supporters OF Judge Poune-
will contend that he has not said any
thing to indicate his intention to decline
the use OF his name in the Senatorial
struggle. AS yet, Judge Pennewill hls
said nothing for publication 10 indicate
his attitude on the senatorial matter. HIS
closest friends have stated that he viii
not be candidate and that no amount or
pressure. that does not include at least
the wishes Of large majority Of the Kent
and Sussex members can possibly prevail
upon him 10 enter the Senatorial race.
Evening journal., 1907-01-03
FOUR FACTIONS IN FIGHT FOR
UNITED STATES SENATORSHIP

Alice and Caleb r. Layton.
One Of the surprising developments dur
ing the organization struggle was the
manner in which the Bah faction fanked
the dupont forces and captured the speak
ership Of the House, and by thlt bod
move defeated the duPonts and their
plans. II is "a fact that all OF these four
factions have different candidates for
United States Senator. The duPonts are
favorable TO any Kent and Sussex man
other than Alice who can get a majority
Of the Kent and Sussex members # the
Legislature Ex-senator Ball I'm anxious
and is making some sharp plays 10 return
to the Senate. The Higgins element is stm
loyal to its old leader. whereas the big
majority Of the Kent and Sussex people.
represented by Alice and Layton. are
striving for the reelection Of Alice.
AIlee's Strength Surprising
The struggle developed by Senator Alice
and DIR. Layton was a great surprise to
the people Of the upper part of the state.
who had been assured that the Alice
Layton strength I'm the Legislature would
not exceed seven or eight members In
the organization fight. il was demon
strated that there are ten Representatives
who will stand by the right Of Kent and
Sussex counties to name the next Sena-
tor. It is not disputed that the ten Repre-
sentatives are favorable to Alice 10 IS
fact that there are at least four Senators
who are also favorable TO his reelection.
OF the other nine members Of Kent and
Sussex. It is believed that a majority OF
them will go into a conference OF the
Evening journal., 1907-01-03
RUSSIA LOSES
ANOTHER HEAD
ST. PeterSburg'S PrefeCt Of
Police Victim of ASSaSSin'S
Bullet
A DICTATOR IN EVERY SENSE

BY Our Own Wire. Publishers Press
ST. PETERSBURG Jan. 3-Ma.or
General Ven Der Launitz. Prefeci or
Police, and the real dictator OF ST.
Petersburg since the dissolution % the
Douma. was shot and killed to-day at
the Institute Of Experimental Medicine
by a young man. The prefect was in
his carriage when the fatal shots were
fired.
Won Der Launitz has long been an
object of hatred TO the Torrorists. HIS
powers We're enormous and searches
and arrests We're made at his order
without process Of law. newspaper were
suppressed and persons deported by his
command.
He played an active part i'm political
affairs. having issued manifesto to
the people, dissolving Of the Douma.
explaining that the deputies did not
represent the honest sentiment Of The
country and the dissolution was to
give a chance to elect mon who did
represent the people. on mere PEE
texts he refused TO recognize the legal
ity Of both the Constitutional Demo-
cratic ana Octobrst parties and he
kept mp an active pursuit Of agitators
that filed the prisons.
Evening journal., 1907-01-03
YACHT
CLUB ORGANIZED
TOmInent Young Men Pur.
Chdce Yacht ESteIIe From
New York Parties

Wilmington is to have a yacht club. rheI
organization has already been incorpor-
ated ai Dover under the name OF the oel-
av vre Yacht Club and IFS incorporators
1- A n. warmer. Jr.. IL. Wilson Palmer
md Robe Pennington. Fifteen other
nomIncnt 0ung men have sienlned their
tenuon o. becoming members OF The
iD
fhe ufs.mfition has arranged for ,he
p rchaso Of be schooner yacht Es,ons
DO New YORK parties rhe vessel rs now
he 0harns OF the Puscy and Iines
apany ani as soon as tho necessary
ws Tor Iia transfer are prepared. 81
paH nf he hands Of its new own
ere. Tho D. hase price has not been
mlte public
fle hftelle .s a beautiful boat. "a feet
iouf sAe has made trips from New yorl,
to = orlda. and one OF the first 10 be- made
by no local yacht club viii be TO James
towR Voc nest summer The vessel Is
ocul pod with ar modern improvement.
ana ias two large sntorooms. ktch ~
dnlns room and ample qunrtcrs for IN,
cfew
Evening journal., 1907-01-03
GETTINGREADYFOR
STATE CONVENTION
Delegates Will Be Royalty En-
terlained and a Large At
tendance is Expected

The law committee Of City Council
is now busy arranging for the state
convention for the sevonty-hfth anni-
versary Of the incorporation of the city
Of Wilmington. The convention will
be held ON January Il and IS and the
second day win mark the anniversary
celebration. Should the attendance Of
down state delegates warrant It, the
police and fire departments may be
called into review. to show the visitors
the growth and Importance Of the city.
The delegates will be royalty enter
tanned and their visit here viii lbe one
long to be remembered by them.
on the evening of the 18TH a dinner
will be given TO which some Of the
States most distinguished citizens VIII
be invited.
The law committee of Council met
last night and discussed plans for the
convention and as the program is not
yet completed the committee was red-
cent about giving out information just
now.
At the first day Of the convention Bishop
Coleman of the Episcopal Diocese Of Del
aware, will make the invocation and
Mayor Horace Wilson will make the adj
dress Of welcome. Permanent organization
win be effected and the days sessions will
be devoted 70 papers and discussions by
the down state delegates.
The second day discussions will De con-
fined TO matters relative to the needs #
Wilmington. and win refer principally to
arguments in favor OF new charter
The session win last from 1890 o'clock in
the morning until 1890 in the afternoon,
and from 2SO o'clock until ASO in the
afternoon
Evening journal., 1907-01-03
WILL fight
FOR THE ACT
BY our own wire. Publishers. Press.

BY our own Wire. Publishers Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. S-President
Roosevelt to-day. after a conference
with Attorney General Bonaparte and
Secretary Straus. Of the Department Of
Commerce and Labor. announced that
he would instruct the Department Of
Justice to fight 70 rthe constitution
ality Of the Employers Liability Low
to the last ditch.
The act has just beep declared un-
constitutional by Federal Judges Evans
.of Kentucky, and Mccall. or Tennessee
The Department of Justice viii at once
make motions for apepal in the cases
and will do all in its power to bring
the matter before other and higher
courts for final adjustication. President
Roosevelt was maily responsible for
the passage of the Employers Liability
act, and regards it asbeing of tremend-
Gus Importance to the interest of the
people.