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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-02

Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Give, of
Idaho Falls, ID, Mrs. Geo. T.
Simpson,::of st. Paul, and Mrs. G..
81. Sullivan, of Mahtomedi, Mimi,
were escorted about the institu-
ton last Friday by Deputy Ward
en- Colligan.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-02

The runner in shop Ell had a
fine nightmare the other evening,
and was yelling TO beat the band
when rescued by-one of the night
guards who woke him up. His
conscience must be bothering him
pretty bad to make all that noise.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-02

|. The following transfers were
made during the past week: 500
to 4O1; 633 to $50; so to IL; lob to
515; 628 to 40; GLIB to 628; 427 to
34l; 265 to 427; 1O1 to 1876; % to
527.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-02

To the gentleman who asked for
information: The address Of F.
Emory Lyon is, Rand McNally
Bldg, Sec. 2, Chicago, Ill. It is
very likely that be or his agents
can get the employment you de-
sire,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-02

The shade trees along the main
thoroughfare of the prison ale
looking exceptionally fine since
they were pruned up about a year
ago. The trees are as bushy as
one could wish for and present a
very handsome appearance.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-02

We have received a bulletin from
the state FIRE marshal in which he
cautions the people to be careful
with their firecrackers on the
Fourth of July. The warning is
superfuous to the members of this
community, because the day will
be observed in a safe and sane
manner. Firecrackers will not be
allowed and never have been in
the history Of the institution.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-02

The Harvard-Yale varsity eight
oar race was won by the former in
their annual regatta. One of the
Yale men collapsed, and it. was
this misfortune that lost them the
race.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-02

Guard began is still confined to
his home with severe attack of
rheumatism. He has great diff
Guilty in getting around and is
almost helpless.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-02

A bunch of seven prisoners were
received from Minneapolis last
Thursday evening 1t has been
some time since 80 many were re-
ceived from the same place in one
batch.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-02

Guard Cousins returned to duty
Monday evening after being alb
sent several weeks on account of
sick leave.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-02

Guard Stilkey was absent few
days during the past week on sick
leave. The heat of the freroom
softened his backbone and he was
compelled to go home for few
days and rest up.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-02

Bandmaster Burchard has re.
quested us to say that he would
like to add several more musicians
to the band. If there are any oil
the boys who are accomplished in
this line they should see the pro.
lessor on the Fourth of July.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-02
LOCAL NEWS.

Mr.. Mullen, chief accounting
officer of the State Board of Con-
troll, was at the prison last Friday
on business.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-02

Mr.. Roy G.. Staples, secretary of
the Western Shoe Co., returned
one day last week from his vaca-
tion greatly improved in health.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-02

Saturday is the glorious Fourth.
Let US hope the weather will be
fine and dandy SO everybody can
enjoy few hours of healthful
sunshine in the park in the morn
ing.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-02

The occupant of cell SO would
be very much pleased if some in.
mate would send him few theat-
rical papers.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-02

Twenty-Five prisoners will be
discharged from this institution
during the month of July, their
sentence having expired.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-02

The prison blacksmith is very
busy man these days. Nearly all
his time is devoted TO making
various parts for the new harvesters.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-02
Chapel Service.

The following is the program of
the service held in thechapel, Sun
day, June S8th, Father Corcoran
officiating:
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-02
Why is it?

WY 10 ~
There will never be any true
advancement of human rights un-
til that medium designated "soci-
ETY." learns the law of unsel6sh-
ness.
As an onlooker at some noble
action or contemplating the merits
of some brilliant achievement hu-
manity instinctively inclines to
the belief that greatness is either
inherited or divinely bestowed.
That the performance of unique
and stupendous tasks are intended
for and given only to those who
have been chosen aforetime by the
great Ruler of the Universe.
Thinking in this strain and quite
assured that our convictions are
right-whether the result of logi-
cal reasoning drawn from true
premise, or merely because >our
thinking 80 is sufficient proof of
their correctness-quite suddenly
thought reverts to some familiar
phase of history and quickly GEN.
tiers on the author of lite expression.
The overthrow Of national bank
ing system; the battle of New Or
leans or perchance the scene of
tragedy upon the field Of "honor.'
Once mirrored in the perspective
of our Imagination and imnedi-
ately we behold the figure of the
redoubtable jackson Old Hick-
DRY, if you please. Reviewing the
main features and varied incidents
of that period of which he was
both the centripetal and centrifu-
gal forces, we are more than ever
convinced that our first conjec-
lures were true, and that mono
other than one specially favored
and provided for could have risen
and ruled with the sublime courage
and calm assurance that was
marked characteristic Of him. And
unless the mind becomes unduly
enthralled by the maturer picture
upon which we have been gazing.
an earlier one, if more uncouth,
will claim our attention and will.
doubtless, in degree modify our
former opinions. While looking
at this latter view, bear in mind
that the seed or germ of greatness
is there, but note how obscure,
how difficult to find. We see a
long, lanky, freckle-faced, slobber-
ing, barefooted, red headed, one
gallused, altogether detected look
ing country boy still in his teens,
confined within the enemies stock
ade, afflicted with noxious dis
ease, and made most miserable
by confinement and the chatting
of his captors. Hard, isn't it, to
find beneath the surface of all this
EMBELLISHMENTS, anything bear
ing the faintest resemblance to
promising seed of glory and re-
nownp Yet it must have been
there, as the well-matured fruit
appeared in abundance later on.
Verify, fruit is not given without
the tree and the tree without the
Seeding. Hence, second and
modified conclusion: Attributes
of greatness are the common prop
erty of humanity; dire and adverse
circumstances often the strong
fertilizers requisite to propagation;
the times and the needs of the
hour may always be met by
better judicious pruning and
training. Sufficient unto the day
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-02
CHURCH NOTICE.

Service in the Prison Chapel at nine
O'Clock every Sunday morning. Pro-
testant and Catholic service every
alternate Sunday. Rev. C. E. Ben
son. and Rev. FIR. COrcOrah chap
lainS.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-02
WMHH NH7DRE.

Lfau that hate soould looe yue
The stars that sacing abou sooud blue
If cruel acords kisses and ecery smile
better aoorld than this hardly aohie
If purses would untighten to meet a brothers aeed
The load bear old tighten abooe grace of greed
If those ho whine onguish ogh
The aooud thistle grain outyun chaf
IT hearts acre only jolly, If griecing forgot,
tears melancholy things not
Then oouid kneel to duty
A bridal boaoer Of beauty dream aoithin a dream.
Unidentified
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-02
potpourri
BY g. R. ".
$uflliser.
BY 9. R. "

Over in the mead the clover bloom
Scents the air with sweet Perfume,
Green and gold and scarlet-skirted
Where the redoaks loom.
Inthe stretch of Swallowed aisles
Nature taunts her woodland wiles-
Hear the bird songs of rejoicing
When the summer smiles.
Thru the leaf-embosomed glade
Rendezvous Of sun and shadr)
Secret lovers fondly lOiter-
Tender swain and maid.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-02

There will never be any true
advancement of human rights un-
til that medium designated "soci-
ETY." learns the law of unsel6sh-
ness.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-09
CONFnRTTHS WIFE COMING
Reaches New York To-day III and
 Ignorant of Calamity.

By steamer into New York from Italy today there will arrive the wife of Camille Confortti, the Italian barber supply man who died at the New Ha- ven hospital Thursday night as the re- suit of burns received in an alcohol ex- plosion at his store on election day af- ternoon. Mrs. Confortti comes in en- tire ignorance of the calamity which has stricken the head of her home as well as her oldest son She with six younger children had sailed from Italy before the accident occurred and so there has been no tldlngs of the acci- dent which occurred last week, Mrs. ] Confortt went away from here four months ago for visit to Italy which was made necessary on account of ill health She was suffering from heart disease when she went away and it was thought the change might improve her condition, It is said she is far from well at the present time how ever
 The Confortts were comfortable family of Italians. The father of the family, now dead, had good business and owned his block at the corner of Columbus avenue and Christopher street. He was highly respected by all
 who knew him,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-09
HORSE SHOW IN FULL SWING TO-DAY Milliners', Modistes' and Horse mems Exhibits Ready for
 Annual Affair at the
 Garden.
ADDED FEATURE THIS YEAR
Coaches of Washington, Lafayette and Other Ancient Vehicles to Be Shown-Directors' Lunch-
 con Held.

New York Nov. S.-Society and the York this week for tomorrow the horse show opens Society has spent weeks preparing for this greatest of social events--as its demands upon the services of fashionable milliners and modistes here and abroad tcstifies-- and the public, especially the femin- inc division of it, awaits the result wnich means the setting of the fash ion In dress and head adornment.
 But the horse himself will play an even more important part than ever in this twenty-fourth renewal of the horse show All efforts have been di- rected toward giving the equine thor oughbreds the center of the stage and already the splendidly appointed sta bles In the spacious basement of Mad son Square garden where the show is annually held, are filled with silken coated animals groomed and pre- pared with the most painstaking care for their appearance in the ring to- morrow. There has been only one important change in the decorating scheme of the big amphitheater. In previous years the only colors used were orange and black, but this year blue and white have been added with the idea of brightening up the inter for of the building. Avenues of palms and ferns have been abundantly arr ranged at the various street en- frances and approaches to the boxes.
 Tho auction sale of boxes this year ran below that of last, but this was only in prices. The list of box holders Is almost as large and the same well known names of society leaders appear. 4 new feature of the show will be an exhibition of historic and antique vehi- cles as a contrast to the modern brougham or victoria and as an oppo- site to the motor car.
 Here win be seen the veritable car riage of George Washington, and also of Gen. Lafayette and the old Concord coach, the only means of road vehicle 1 then prior to the railroad. There will also be other types of ancient vehicles As regards the horse part of the show 1t will be much the same as heretofore There are no classes. but the entry lists have run heavy It is observed that the strain ,of American breeding has advanced greatly within the las' few years as well as the Canadian strain.
 On the eve of the horse show tn
 directors of the National Horse Sno'
 association gave luncheon to-nigh
 to about 200 guests. Cornelius Eel lows, president of the association, pre-
 sided. and Patrick Francis Murphy
 wnO always makes an amusing spoec
 on the occasion, surpassed nlmself to
 night.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-09
INDuCTIyE.

Though it had happened long time before, the honest storeloeepcr still spoke of the occurrence with awe. "It was this way" he said, "I was standing behind the counter in my store, thinking of nothing in particu- lar, when hawk-eyed gentleman walked in, followed by a quiet unas- suming chap.
 "'rho hawk-eyed gentleman, after looking all about turned to mo. "'Do you-er-pcrhaps- coffee?' he asked.
 "Yes sir
 'And-sugar"
 "'Yes, sir
 Nice raisins, too, take it,'
 "'Yes, sir; we have very superior line of ralsins
 He paused awhile. Then, turning to me again;
 "'Cheese|
 "Yes, sir--good cheese
 "At that he beCkoned to the quiet unassuming chap and whispered in his ear;
 "'What do you make of it?'
 Not thing
 'Watson--lt's--a grocery store
 ",Nor
 "T'm sure of it, Watson
 'Marvelousn
 And, signing to his companion to follow, the hawk eyed gentleman stole away with catlike tread, looking Warily about him on all sides
 Not until after he had gone did realize who my distinguished visitor was. New York Times.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-09
BIJIGHTED FAITH.

Edith's small friends were helping her celebrate her sixth birthday and one embryo Prince Charming had been so devoted that seven year-old Gladys slyly whispered to Edth's mamma that "Edith has got beau' Mamma, Wno wasn't so very aged herself, felt that the role of chaperon was being prematurely thrust upon her, and explained to Gladys that small girls had little boy friends, not beaus. Gladys was not to be daunted, however.
 But l have beau" she announce ed---"at least | had one, but he's mar ried now Just think he promised faithfully to wait for me, and then ne went off and married some one else, And now" with profound and tragic conviction, "t'll never believe another man as long as live.'
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-09
Conservation Commission Sets December Eight as the Date for the Second
 Meeting,
ADVISERS ALSO INVITED
Conference Second Only in Importance to That Called Dy President Roosevelt Last
 May.

Washington. Nov, S,-lnyitations to a second meeting in Washington of the governors of their representa- tives has just been sent out by the National Conservation of Resources commission. The date announced IS Tuesday, December &, At the same time letters are going out announcing for Tuesday. December 1, the first meeting of the Conservation cOmms- sion itself for organization. Both these meetings are the outgrowth of the White House conference of gov ernors last May at which the con servation movement was launched.
 At the forthcoming meeting the governors will discuss the work which the National Conservation commission has been carrying on during the sum mer and fall The outcome of this work is the first thorough inventory of the nations natural resources the federal government has ever made, The inventory is now practically com pletc. On this inventory which the conservation commission expects tc 1 lay before the governors, the report which President Roosevelt has re. questcd the commission to make tc him not later than January 1, will bC based.
 From present indications, the De cember conference will be second i importance only to the conference q governors at the White house las May Governors who cannot atten in person will send representative and the executives are invited to hrin advisers along as they did last sprint
 The governors of more than half ( the states have appointed commi' sions and these commissions now ar
 at work along the same lines in the
 states that the national commission
 following for the whole country Ti
 governors of most of the other stat, } have announced their intention to al point commissions.
 }, Besides the meeting of the govci nors with the national conservatio commission, the country life commi } sion will hold a meeting after havlr completed the first part of its swir : around the country. The Soutnci : Commercial congress, whose chi i, purpose is the awakening of the pe' pie of the fourteen southern states
 the value of their natural resource
 will be in session on December ar and will then merge with the NJ
 tional Rivers and Harhors congre
 which will hold it's annual mectir
 December 9 to II.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-09
COUNT BERNSTORFF NEW AMBASSADOR German Kaiser Gives Post of Late Baron Won Sternburg
 to His Minister to
 Egypt.
HAS AN AMERICAN WIFE
New Diplomat at Washington Earned the Emperor's Favor While Sec retary in London fin
 1902.

Berlin. Nov. S.-Count Johann Hein- rich von Bernstorff, who recently has represented the German government in Egypt, has been selected by Emperor William to succeed the late Baron Speck von Sternburg as ambassador to America Countess yon Bernstorff Is a daughter of Edward Luckemeyer of New York The appointment has not vet been made formally but it Is un- derstood that an official announcement will be given out in two or three days, Count von Bernstorff has been as signed lately to Egypt. He was first diplomatic agent and consul general at Cairo, but he was raised to the rank of minister plenipotentiary early In 1908. He is the fourth son of Count Albert von Bernstorff, who was a dis tnguished contemporary of Bismarck, and he was born in London in 1862, while his father was German ambassa- dor to the court of St. James
 The new ambassador began his diplo- matic career in 1890, when he was made attache at Constantinople. From Tur- key he was transferred to the foreign office in Berlin, after which he ad- vanced from one grade to another serving in Belgrade, Dresden, St. Pet ersburg, and Munich. He was coun. cillor of the embassy and first secre tary in London in 1902,
 While in England the count came especially under the notice of Emperor William as a result of his work ir amelioratlng the existing ill-feelint against Germany He drew Up a se ries of lucid and comprehensive dis patches on the situation. After fouI years service in London he was sent {, Cairo. In the German diplomatic ser vice this post is regarded as a steppini stone toward advancement.
 The count married Miss Jeann Luckemeyer in 1SS7 His wife was borI December l3, 1867, and the couple hav two children. The Luckemeyer famil left New York number of years az and settled in France, where the count ess' father died this year.
 Count Ernst von Bernstorff, tn founder Ot the COlldIeTdl DTdnCllt the family also had an American wifi Hc was married in 1891 to Amerik IHedesel. Baroness zu Esenbach, wh was born in New York In 1780.
 Count von Bernstorff's daughter Alexandra, is 20 years old, and cam out socially in Cairo two seasons agc His son Christian, Is r years old an Is now at school
 The new ambassador to the Unite States is a man above middle neigh Of slight figure, and wears a blond moustaches His knowledge of Englis is well nigh perfect, and he is know as a successful after-dinner speake and to be witty conversationalist.
 The count of recent years has sper his annual leave in Germany, He al tended the wedding of Prince Angus William in Berlin, october 22, and jolr ed his family In Paris the folloWln day. Ii was his purpose to leave Pa " |, for Cairo, November 3, and 1t WE loneesumed here by his friends that | Nt6nad done so
 It Is not probable that the new an bassador will be able to arrange h affairs at Cairo to arrive at Washing ton before the end of the year,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-09
MANILA PLAGUE FREE.

Manila, Nov, g.-The Merchants as sociation of this city has issued the following statement:
 Manila is reported by the health authorities to be practically free of cholera. Since November 1, in d population of nearly one-quarter of a million, one case daily has occurred, These cases were found la outlying districts not usually visited by the whites.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-09
Future of Cuban Independence Hangs on Choice of Men to Guide Remodeled
 Ship of State,
ELECTION ON SATURDAY.
General Gomez and His Bitter Rival in Liberal Party Unite Against General MenocaI and Con
 scryatycs.

Havana, Cuba, Nov Son SaturdaS next elections will be held throughout the island for president, vice-preSlden' senators and representatives m the lower house of congress, to Whoin ae- cordlug to the present pro gram will be recommitted the late of the restored Cuban republic on t'le termination of the government or m terventlon January 2S, l9O9
 The troops of the United States WI be withdrawn on that date, which IS three days In advance of the date originally set, in order that their oc- parturc may mark the anniversary the birth of Jose Mart, the Cuban patriot. and the great body of Cupahs have strven during the last rev months towards a selection or can dldates who will best realize thelr de- sire for self-government.
 Preparations for the elections are
 now complete. All of the election or
 fcers have been appointed. the electorai
 boards organized, and the last ballots
 determined and the whole island is ab-
 sorbed in the outcome of the struggle
 for supremacy. The conservatives are
 headed by General Mario Menocal and pr. Rafael Montoro, the presidential
 and vice presidential candidates re- 2 spectlvely. while General Jose Miguel ! Gomez and hIs former bitter rival Tn the party leadership, Alfred Aayas' are | the nominees of the liberal party, the l Mlguellsta and Haylsta factions of : which finally united their forces In sup E port of General Gomez. on the under !. standing that he would be nominated : for second term w
 It is assured beyond peradventurc
 that absolute fairness will characterize the elections about which every safe.
 guard has been cast by the provisiona i, government in accordance with ar
 elaborate jaw framed hy the advisory
 commission. of which Colonel Crowdei ls chairman. Both of the political lead n CTS have given absolute assurances tha l. they will accept loyaly the result of thu Q popular verdict.
 2 There is practically no difference il n the platforms of the two parties. botl ,fI having as their chief blanks the pres | ervation of the republic, equal right Q for all citizens, the encouragement Q $. agriculture and commerce., and th' d maintenance of friendly relations Witl l. the United States The struggle is ss frankly. for the possession of the gov K crnment and the control of publi
 patronage.
 Both General Gomez and Genera , Menocal are veterans of the revolution and have large following by virtu of their distinguished services in tn !" field. Dr. Montoro is the foremos
 orator in Cuba and was nominated II |, the expectation of his being able t ,s control the large Spanish vote; but h '- Is unpopular with many Cubans on ac 1T count of his attitude during the revo l. lution when he held office in the au ,- tonomous government in the last day of the Spanish regime.
 Senor Zayas is the idol of larg r. section of the liberals
 l. The business interests and the larg h property clements are strongly in favo ', of General Menocal.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-11-09
A. c. ROBERTSON DEAD
Was Prominent Montyillc Politician
 and Mason.

Montville, Nov S,--The death of Alexander c. Robertson, aged fifty nine. president of the Robertson Pa- per mills, occurred at his home here this noon after long illness with dia- betes He was prominent in politics and served two terms as representa- tive of his town and twice as senator. He was a sgd degree Mason. Mr, Robertson had travelled extensively for the past twenty years, He is survived by three sisters and one brother Try on Robertson, who was an elector on the democratic ticket In the recent election.