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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17
Tolst0y's Arr0iSanoent.


THERE is ONLY one man in the Russian Empire
whodares criticise the government and its officials
does Count Tolstoy His latest indictment is one of
the most accusing documents ever lodged against the
czar and the aged reformer de6es them to do their
worst He tells them in plain language just what
he thinks of their inhuman course, and what he be-
eves their false promises intended for He also
bitterly denounces the government for prosecuting
his friends for unfolding his theories and for i'm
prisoning those who circulate his censored writings
For this he calls them towards and asks the officials
to persecute him and not his friends.
It has been some time since he has used such
vigorous diction in his attacks against mismanage-
ment and the czar in particular If any other man
in Russia had written such article he would have
been executed or else sent to Siberia. Undoubtedly
Russia contains many persons who are as we'll in
formed as Count Toistoy appears to be, but these
men dare not openly express their opinions
It has been stated that Tolstoy realizes that his
end is near and is seeking martyrdom. This charge
cannot be true for he has pursued similar course
nearly all his life For reason he has been inn
mune from arrest, but his champions have Jared
rather badly. It was this .underhanded treatment
that aroused Russias grand old man from his DEATH
bed and caused him to hurl al the government the
most caustic criticism it has received in recent years.
The authorities made serious blunder in timing
their crusade against Tolstoys doctrines Instead of
being too feeble TO answer his enemies. they have
discovered an old war horse who still has shaft or
two left No doubt the publication of this article
will do much good for the government must deplore
the widespread publicity which Count Tolstoy's ut
terances are accorded and which bound to prove
harmful to Russia.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17
I'm Honorable Pardon.


GOVERNOR HoCH, of Kansas, has pardoned q
from the penitentiary whose case is similar to
that of William January whose arrest created such
sensation only short time ago. Abrams is the mans
name, and like William January, he refused to be
backmailed by desI c able wretch consequently his
tormentor informed the authorities and arrest fol-
lowed after the man had been leading blameless
life We believe that Abrams did the proper thing
in refusing to be backmailed In such it is
more honorable to return to prison than TO be bed
by vile wretch who attempts to make living off of
the misfortunes of others.
In granting pardon to this reformed man, the
governors action is bound to meet the approval of
every fair minded person. The man who did the
informing however, is deserving of no credit. He
was prompted by no honorable motive. His crime
is worse than that committed by the man whom he
had thrown into prison. 1t is such low types of man.
hood as these blackmaiers who often make the life
of the ex-prisoner an unbearable In passing it
is we'll to state that both of these nformers gained
nothing but the few paltry dollars reward money and
were advised to leave town, not because they had
committed crime, but because they disgrace
to the community.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17
Russia .AzUNEeninS.

Russia .AlUOEeniHG.
IT is evident that the moral awakening of Rus
sia is at hand, for notice by the papers that q
sergeant of police and six prison officials have been
sentenced TO year each in Jail for torturing political
prisoners. We knew that there was tremendous
reform sweeping over this country, but we had
no idea that it had reached the cars domains. If
such things occurring in Russia today conditions
are not SO intolerable we led to believe. No
doubt the laws in Russia far from being ideal,
but where is there country in which they are? A
nations constitution is reflex of the ideals of it's
people, and it's ideals progress it's constitution
must undergo change or else sufferthe terrors of
anarchy.
The sweatbox system in Russia lacks the refn-
ing features connected with those in Europe and
America. Even in this country the sweatbox is on
the decline, for there judges who do not hesitate
in saying that a confession obtained under those
conditions is unreliable Furthermore, they believe
that suspect is justified in lying in order to gain
immunity from implacable officers. There great
hopes for the Russian people when it's oppressors
are imprisoned. It indicates that justice and fair
treatment claiming recognition from bureaucracy
and lts minions. Russia may yet surprise the world
by adopting modern government
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17

The political prodiea away from his fodder
The divine healer nothing but man. h safe and
sane graft
The who write paragraphs for paper use for
long sentences
Anheuser Bush
sunny Jim Sherman whskers should
help some in propeling ship of state
Upton Sinclair has been churnng
society and result has shed up big intellectual
cheese
Uncle Sam will an AFFINITY but there
why he should not let Empress An of Fowey King
dom be a sister o him.
If Castro and the Queen puts gloves
the Queen to lose foul hardly resist the
temptation oandngon him below oher big wooden
shoes
religious sect that has existence call
selves the Foot Washers There citizen
in the shop whom wish the Foot Washers bring
mourners bench, or better still, to bath tub
Carrie Nation doing the prohibition
good The charge of the speakers bureau should bill her
house, of Chinese ferries She could speak king
snipes hand
the of his Judge who
looks after the of track apup
broad king and when he gets out would advise him
again take the spike the gage the give
the jimmy and the rod the side STEP
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17
Mrs. Green's RepOrtee.

Mrs. Green's RepOrtee.
MRS HErTY GREEN, the worlds richest and
most eccentric woman has accused femininity of be-
ing responsible for the hard times now prevailing
over the country She says that the modern society
woman spends entirely too much money on fnery
and costly ewelry, and that such wasteful extrava-
gance must surely lead to financial chaos. 1t is i'm
possible for us to say whether not Mrs Green has
solved the reason for the late wabby condition of the
money market, but we do know that her utterance
has aroused the combative spirit of thousands Of
women who have vehemently denied her assertion as
being false and unladylike. If Mrs. Green sub
scribes to clipping bureau she now will be able to
ascertain how dearly she is admired by her sex.
Of course the statement is puerile and as utterly
ridiculous as the proposition advanced by New
York gentleman who facetiousy said that the panic
was caused by someone trying to borrow a dollar.
If Mrs Green is not careful she is likely to find her
name coupled with the celebrated sensationaIists of
the day. those who for publicity at any price.
To those who afford the expense it is far better
to be extravagant than misery, for our misers con-
tribute nothing towards the prosperity of the country
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17
Do Your O1Un IhiNEizaS.

Do Your DUN Ihin1cluS
PERHAPS the most useless man to be found in an
Office is the chap who must ask others this, that, or
the other thing in which he happens to be in need
Of This like many other habits, has been acquired
unconsciously. The man is not aware of the fact
that he is making himself dependent on Others also
causing an unnecessary amount of interference while
they are at work. This fact alone is very serious
factor against him wherever he may be placed.
Those who have permitted themselves to be de-
pendent on others should endeavor to break the
practice and be selfreant It is not right that one
should permit another to do his thinking for him,
especially ia small matters. What the world demands
is thinking sel-confdent men who can face situa-
ton and master it's details without asking dozen
questions of others For such men there are always
good paying positions Business men everywhere
are asking for them, and turning away the man who
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17
Poor Morocco.


JUST at present Morocco seems to be causing
considerable excitement for the nations OF Europe.
Morocco is small but it occupies great deal OF space
in the foreign press and in the minds OF diplomats
Every move made on the political chessboard is
scanned seriously by srategists. and it is predicted
that the peace of the world will be disrupted before
an amicable adjustment can be arranged. Morocco
itappears unfortunate in it's international alliances
for it's friends are determined to plunge the unhappy
country into war.
This would be great opportunity for Mr.. Car
nege to establish his title the Prince OF Peace BY
purchasing the place and turning it into seaside
resort, he would remove bone of contention which
at any moment might precipitate an European con-
aagration of serious import. Morocco has too many
jealous admirers Between England, France and
Germany the country will be fortunate if it keeps it's
name intact.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17

is not self-reliant-who has not acquired the bad
habit of having others do his Shrinking. "
1t is true that "two heads better than one bat
this excellent proverb does not fit all conditions To
succeed, must rely ourselves and not depend
too much others.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17
NOTICE.

copies Of THE MIRROR VINO are
regular lists will please consider such as sample
copies reading, conclude that TIE
worthy patronage send to this Office for
trial subscription rates published above.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-09-17
S ALT AND.
SUPER SALT.
BY
ANGLlCUS

physical CULTURE Mr.. Bernarr Macadden the gentleman
recently sentenced to years Imprisonment whose
to be appealed at least He is convinced that
the country danger of sharing fate of Greece and Rome
ITSELF heart SOUL to the the body He
very infinitely only plainly
predicts ruin and deoaon by Wholesale This pleas
habit specialists and decevs nobody Specialists of the BRAIN
of the heart of the soul of the body all that the
doomed unless improvement manifest their department.
As matter of the who thinks eats and brehs
physical might only
of wood drawers There who
increasing the of their ceps than anything
world They only exced untness carry by
those who entirely neglect their physical condition Mr. Macdden
however, crank himself aho plenty of them dsport them
pages his magazine He would pressed that
and thru life and live advanced without
developing their muscles abnormal extent He would adj
sedntary men, the Gladones the Edisons Mark
Twain their full living contributed their full
share of benefit to mankind.
ERBUM A. P The valuable acquisition the ranks
of this before those profound grammatical
which perxng the mind The question
h Which correct"What is towels" sWhat
towels When the fact that Mr. works the printing Office
mind tho obvious that neither and that
should run 81 do need towels What
SOAP upenn chunk of pumice stone
paper three strong acids aud manicure set Students of
French frequently observed that while they find
asking the gardeners annt for the mustard they
poweress when putting pair OF pants soak and
demand for pn Scotch met
principle phraseoogy Of the question settled The
printer demanding towels revolutionary and the
nebulou that the mnd revolving its ncenceivabty
liberty give due attention to the point involved Even granting the
proceeding from (an suspicion
but half the daes Of s) there be
it the whole truth and nothing but the truth What
after all not towels in pacun what want outand
I want it bad.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-03
SOCIETY
FOUGHT To GET
IN COURT ROOM
The Attraction Was the Suit
of Count Boni de Castel-
lane Against Princess de
Sagen and the Latter Got
Partial Revenge on the
Count.
ny Associareo s-.ss.

Paris, Dec 1.-The Princess a. Sa-
gan. who was aliss Anna Gould, OF
New York, had her innings in court
today, in the hearing of the case
brought by her former husband. Count
Boni de Castellane, to have the three
children OF their union placed in Gus
to6y of his mother. Count Boni's
lawyer argued last week
Hundreds Of women, including some
of the most prominent in French So
ciety and the American and English
colonies. in Paris. literally fought to
gain admission TO the court room. NJ.
Clemenceau, for the princess, cody
and calmly, but with cutting irony
and keen rid.cule. met the accusa-
tons brought against the princess.
whose character he insisted, was
blameleSs.
he mercIlessly scored the record
and character of Count Boni, and said
he was wholly unfit to have the Gus
tcdy of his children. He charged the
real purpose of the count was to OBJ
tain money ard to satisfy his ven
geance on the Prince and Princess de
Sagan.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-03
CARGO Of GUNS
FOR HAYT|EN
INSURGENTS
Schooner Alice Ready to
Leave New York With
Contraband of Warbler
Captain Makes No Secret
of the Character of the
Cargo or It's Destination.
BY Associated eress.

New York, Dec. with her hold
filed with what her commander is
free to admit is contraband of war
and otherwise declared to he a cargo
of guns, ammunition and explosives
intended for the use Of the rebels in
Haytf, the two-.nasted scnoouer Alice
is in readiness for a start on her yoy-
age whenever her captain deems con-
ditions proper for weighing anchor.
Capt James l.. Mcpherson, who is
said to have a record of several sue
cessful filibustering exploits to his
credit, is the commander of tae Alice
He denies he is organizing filibuster.
ing expedition.
Some people may call il that" the
captain is quoted as saving, but | saw
am loading contraband in-lny schoon-
er. The United States authorities caD,t
do anything to me. I'm within the
law. When the rebels of a country in
the midst of a revolution get control
OF port they are recognized as bal-
Hgerents and anybody has a right to
take arms and ammunition to them.
That's all l am doing"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-03
ELECTION PASSED
OFF VERY QUIETLY
One of the Most Unusual
and Exciting Campaigns
Came to an End With the
Close of the Polling Places.
Woodward Carried Only
Two Wards in Entire City.
BY Assoetatec eress.

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. Robert F.
Maddox was elected mayor OF Atlanta
today by a majority OF over three
thousand votes over James G. Wood
ward. the regular democratic nominee
and twice mayor OF the city. Maddox
carried every ward in tae city except
the third and fifth. rhe election pass
ed off quietly and thus ends one of the
most unusual and exciting mayoralty
campaigns Atlanta has ever expert
enced
Although Woodward was declared
the nominee of the Democratic pri-
mary in September he did not receive
the support of the democratic organ
ization in the city. ard many of those
who supported him in the primary,
cast their. votes today for Maddox
who was proclaimed the citizens NOM
inee at a popular mass meeting held
on November 9th, as q public protest
against the alleged immoral conduct
of Woodward subsequent to his nomi-
nation at the primary
The campaign became so bitter that
the police force was doubled that
trouble might be avoided.
Maddox is vice-president of the
American National bank and young
man of considerable wealth He will
be indicted into office on The first of
the new year, succeeding Mayor W.
r. Joyner.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-03
The Latter Brought Note of
Thanks From His Gov
eminent.
Wishes the President and
People of United States
Good Health and Happi
ness-The President Re-
piled That He Appreciated
Sentiments of the Chin
nese Empire.
BY Associated Press.

Washington, Dec. 2.-.Long may
your excellency enjoy good health and
happiness. May the American people
ever be blessed with prosperity and
peace. These are our heartfelt
wishes"
Above are the sentiments express
ed In the letter from the lat4 emperor
of China to President Roosevelt, pre-
scented to him today by Tong Saoa.
the special Chinese ambassador.
thanking the United States for the
remission of $14,000,000 indemnity
guaranteed by China for damages re-
sulting from the Boxer rebellion Thl'
presentation took place il the blue
parlor of the White House today.
the reply of the president express
ed appreciation on receipt OF the let
ter in his own behalf and on behalf
of the American people. and closed as
follows:
4 ask you to express to your aug
ust sovereign and the Chinese govern
ment my appreciation and that of the
government and people of the United
States, of seEding this special en-
bassy, which so finely signaiiZes the
fresh manifestation of thar sincere
confidence, good win and friendship
between the United States and the
Chinese empire. which it is the cher
ished aim of this Ag0vernmen. TO fGs-
ter for al 7time<'
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-03
ADM | GAPP
REVIEWS PLANS
OF THE NAVY
Chief Constructor Speaks of
the North Dakota and
Delaware, and Disposes of
Various Phases of Crit
cisms-Wants $8,840,713
For Construction and Re
pairs Alone.
BY Associated Press.

Washington, Dec 1.-The annual re
port of Admiral w. L. Caps, chief
constructor of the navy, is very large
over the plans for the battleships
North Dakota and Delaware. Admi-
raj CAMPS disposes of various phases
of criticism that nave been made OF
the plans by declaring that the recon-
mendations for congress made by tive
Newport conference related only TO
minor details over which there nat
urally would be differences or opinion
and Improvement from time to time
Estimates for the construction and
repair of vessels at navy yards and
on foreign stations amount To SS,S4o,-
rs. which is an increase of SS40,713
over the appropriations of the cur
rent fiscal year.
The amount estimated for .'in-
crease in the navy. construction and
machinery for work for new vessels
authorized by congress is $14 $40. 80
the amount appropriated for the cur
rent fiscal year bei2S s12S32 1862. For
continuing work on submarine tore
pedo boats, the construction AID
limit of cost of which already have
been authorized by congress an est.
mate is made Of S1.S90,00e, the
amount appropriated for the current
year being S3,000,000 and for work
on two fleet golfers, heretofore au
thorized the estimate is S2,100.000, the
for the current fiscal
year being S1,50O,0O0.
Admiral Capps refers to the lack of
adequate working facilities at many
of the navy yards for ships under re-
pair and saws this condition continues
10 embarrass the bureau and prevent
the prompt and economical perform
ance OF work
A strong recommendation is made
in favor of limiting the extent to
which old vessels are modernized. He
says it is believed it would be more
TO expend money in the
of vessels in the latest
design.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-03
BANK BURGLARS
BLEW SAFE AND
GOT $4,000
Bold Robbery of First Ma
tional Bank at Pepperell,
Mass, Successfully Con-
sunnmated-Men Escaped
In Automobile Which Was
Waiting For Them.
BY Associated Press.

Pepperell, Mass, Dec. Fourteen
thousand dollars in cash was secured
by burglars who early today blew
open the vault of the First National
bank here. The thoroughness and
skill with which the work was per-
formed has convinced the police that
the burglars were professionals Three
men were in the party. and although
they were seen escaping IN an auto
mobile all trace of them was soon
lost and the authorities were unable
10 ascertain in which direction they
departed. 1t is believed, however, that
the burglars went from here to Gro
ton.
The bank vault was blown open
about O'Clock at which time the last
of three explosions was heard by Ear
nest Tarbell who was sleeping next
door. The two earlier detonations
mad aroused him but he was uncer-
tain as to their origin, as the sound
was muffled. The third explosion,
however, was less guarded and was
followed by a crash and rattle as the
vault door fell away and interior
glass fittings were broken. Tarbell
armed himself with a revolver and
started to investigate, only to find the
door of his own house barred from
the outside. He succeeded in break
ing open his door and started imme-
diately for the bank
TarbeH reached the bank just as
the robbers were leaving IN an auto
mobile. After shouting AN alarm,
Tarbeil fired several shots at the bur-
glars The shots were fired at a dis
lance of some twenty feet, but there
is no indication that any of them
took effect. Tarbell is reasonably GER
tain that tie automobile took the road
TO Groton
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-03
22NO MARRIAGE
Anniversary
BY Assncrarea eress.

Washington, Dee. 2.-The President
and Mrs. Roosevelt today observed in
a quiet way the anniversary of, their
marriage at st. Georges church in
London twenty-five years ago Nc
formal function was arranged. The
president had buster day. than
usual
Besides attending TO his official dU,
ties at the White House he went in
the morning TO the celebration at St
Pstrick's church of the sixtieth anni-
versary OF he Austrian emperor's as
eepsion to the throne and in the af-
ternoon he received the Chinese spes
cial envoy and suite
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-03
SIXTY-TWO MORE
INDICTMENTS
ny Associates pres..

Union City, Tenn, Dec. "A battle
royal viii be fought when the night
rioer cases come up for trial NEXT
Monday The first battle will be ON a
motion TO quash the Indictments. The
DEFENDANTS counsel viii make motions
In each case to quash the indictments
and one OF the grounds will in all
probability be that the names of the
witnesses used and sworn before the
grand jury are not endorsed upon the
back OF the indictments. Ii appears
that the names of none of the wit
nesses sworn before the grand Jury
have been endorsed on the irdict.
ments so far returned.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-03
Discouraging Feature.

A discouraging feature of the night
was the failure of the patent current
defiector and destroyer Great things
had been claimed for it and a force
Of men was kept busy until late at
night constructing the continuance un
der direction of an agent of the com
pany holding the patent. 1t was
wrecked without being given a show
of proving its worth. The terrific cur
rent caught up the big logs which
were to serve as buoys and tossed
them out like sticks. 1t grasped the
continuance of wire which had been
rolled in a big cylinder and lightly
bound with wire, and Wrenched it
apart. Then the whole mass of de-
bris was thrown up on the shore. Re-
ports from above show that consider
able more water is coming. The cur
rent comes sweeping around the
point north of Pine Bluff and hits the
bank head on. The current began to-
day 10 work in behind the facine
mats. They are being forced up TO
the surface showing the, current is be-
hind them eating it's way into the
bank.
Up to the present time no answer
has been received TO the telegram
sent President Roosevelt yesterday.
Business Is almost suspended while
citizens work and watch the work Of
destruction.
The river has reached "a feet and is
rising fast.
The swift current has putsthe gov
eminent boats ont OF commission as
they cannot stem the current
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-03
FEDERAL AUTHORITIES MAY
HANDLE BULL BUTTER CLIQUE

the Jurisdiction of the Sherman anti
trust law
The suggestion that the sherman
Jaw might apply 10 this case was
commented on by United States Dis
trict Attorney Sims who said that al
though the federal authorities have
never. to his knowledge. investigated
combines seeking to control the but.
ter market, the antitrust staute was
framed 10 protect the consumer from
unjust conditions.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-03
NOTED NEGRO DEAD
IN PHILADELPHIA
By Associates Fress.

Philadelphia, Dec. 2.-Dr. John B.
Taylor, the former champion quarter
mile runner of the University of Penn
sylvania, died at his home today of
typhoid pneumonia Taylor was the
first colored man ever picked to car
ry the American flag on his breast
in Olympic championship, he running
in the 400 metre race and in the re-
lay event.