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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17

THE local Chautauqua Circle is hourishingl
amazingly. During the past few months the tend
ency to get away from the topics Of ancient history
has been growing. This is a good idea Members
will find it most profitable and pleasurable to date
upon modern subjects-thngs they know about
themselves Ancient history is a prolific subject
and affords many themes to write upon-but things
have changed materially during the past two thou
sand years.
There is considerable talent in the local Chau-
tauqua and it is only necessary to stir 1t up DIT IN
order to develop it. This is being done with COM
mendable results. There is only one general crltl
cism to be offered and that is the misfortune OF
mspronunciation of words on the part of some Few
of the members in reading their papers Writers OF
Chautauoua papers will find it beneficial to use
words with which they familiar The use OF
polysyabic words Is not requisite to good writing
or public speaking. Abraham Lincoln used mono
sylables chiefly and yet his writings and public
speeches are marvels of expression. The Sermon
on the Mount is striking example of simplicity
directness, clearness and eloquence. The tendency
to use large words and mspronounce them is a
general fault with al-insde and outside of literary
circles-and one to be avoided wherever and when
ever possible.
The rivalry for Office in the Chautauqua Circle
is good sign 1t demonstrates there is dstlnc-
ton to be achieved in the preference OF members
for official positions. ut is better to be live JACK
ass than dead lion,' is old but trite saying
| Much benefit is 10 be derived from membership
in the Chautauqua 1t is clearing house OF special
knowledge and many of the papers presented will
compare favoraby with the best OF the best
! The interest evinced in behalf of the welfare OF
1.-THE Pierian Circle by members and officials is a
olow;no Testimonial TO their good taste and Judg-
ment.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17

LEADING publications throughout the country
are beginning to appreciate the value OF The Mirror
as an advertising medium for books and periodicals.
There are approximately thousand the
Minnesota State Prison library and more are being
added all the time. From one thousand three nun
dred to one thousand eight hundred weeklies, maya
zines and monthlies are distributed daily among the
inmates of this institution, who expend large
amount of money every year for the best literature
there is produced anywhere. The most expensive
foreign illustrated publications have subscribers
here. There is not standard magazine published
in this country which does not find subscribers
among the inmates. Therefore, per reader, The
Mirror is undoubtedly one OF the very best advert's
ing mediums in the nation for publishers-and they
are beginning to find it out No sensational or
trashy publications-daily otherwise-are per-
mtted to enter this institution Publishers OF per-
mlttabe publications will certainly find The Mirror
a profitable advertising vehicle.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17

MAXIM GoRKY, the Russian Nihilist is fug-
tive from justice in one of the Italian islands. Re-
ports do not convey any intelligence regarding his
aA6nity-the Russian actress. Mr.. Gorky is the
originator of the "hotstuph" style of writing fire.
quenty referred to by the Sage and Savant OF East
Aurora-thep place that is keeping Buffalo before the
public-Elbert Hubbard Buffalo and East Aurora
are both in the same county (which means dis
tinction for the former city.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17

They say-of course, "they say" is unreliable
but nevertheless they say Abdul Hamid, late Sultan
of Turkey, has $25o,oo0,0oo.0o on deposit in the
Bank of England, commonly referred to among
6uanciers as the Old Lady of Threadneede street.
And Abdul Hamid had more than four hundred
wives. The accumulation of the trifing nestegg
referred to is probably due to the saving effected
by the Sultan in not being compelled to purchase
Spring and Autumn hats for his wives-and scrlmp
ing on other feminine apparel. When the Young
Tanks broke into Adults Harem-pronounced
Hahreem- mot Hayrem or Hahrem-according to the
late Gen. Lew Wallace, at one time Minister to
Turkey, the ladies were found attred principally In
spangles. necklaces-and gauze Mother Hubbards.
new way to get rich: Have four hundred or more
wives and clothe them as Abdul Hamid is reported
to have done-in flowing tresses and spangled
carriers.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17
BUSTED HIS. GALL.

old negro asleep the train out of Sedala the other
dv mouth snoring when drummer emptied
CAPSULE on his the Butler Democrat The old darkE
began spit called for the conductor sayings
"Boss isd doctor dis here train? -
II don't know," said the conductor. Are you slckY
"Yes sir; 1 sho is sick.
sfWhat is the matter with your
II dunno sir; but it like I busted my gall
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17
WANTED-A BATHLESS BABY.

Clay Center No. voices womns wants In the 1oow
hve What scrubless foors endless incomes
husbands stainless DOORS curtains
stoves wash Dishes poundes steaks uneess rockers
socks pankess children poess rock ana ere We
cease to fret we'll bathless baby e'-Exchange
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17
NOTICE.

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on regular consider such as sam PIE
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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17

PRESIDENT TAFT is swinging around the circle
in way that would make old Andy johnson Turn
over in his grave if he could see it.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17

Gov. JOHN A. JOHNSON is booked for forty
Chautauqua lectures this summer at $4,000 each.
It is case Of quid pro qno-something for value
rendered.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17
UNDER THE LASH.
BY ANGLIcUS.
BALLADE OF THE THREE PRISONERS.

No. 1850 speaks:
"Twenty-one years. of striving and thrift,
Shaming the devil and playing the game,
Twenty-one years-and many gift
Squandered on beggars who braggei OF their shan
Honor, respect, all this could claim,
And the love of those who were dear to me-.
A spark Of hate leapt up into hame--
This is the end of the comedy"
No. 1851 speaks:
"God had dowerd me with one great gift,
I cherished it as a sacred fame.
As the birds their tremulous chants uplift
I sang. Mine was that measure of fame.
And out of my song the very same
Which once had conquered the world to me,
They fashioned a sheer at my bitter shame
This is the end of the comedy"
No. 1852 speaks:
"FIotsam of life, by the citys drift
Washed ashore with never name,
Little l knew that the current was swift,
Little I cared-but whose is the blame?
Easy enough to clamor shame,
To hold up your holy hands at me;
Easy enough to preach hell fame-
This is the end of the comedy"
L'ENvoI.
Spoken by No. 1862
Eye who reform the world with name,
Hark to the cry of my misery.
Why did they teach me to pilfer and main?
Who of you all is free from my blame?"
This is the end of the comedy.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17

M AGNIFICENT OPPORTUNITY. CONCERN:
give notice that Angicu shall be released from
this prison time between and doomday and shall be
awfully obliged somebody will provide with position age
salary preferred young strong and fond OF work. more
especially somebody else it, Presbyterian conscience and
know something about locks can hold my In seven Ian
embarrassing enangemen boil and
Very regular in habits total absaner lat
presently myself unmarried Artistic warnings rugaI
my earnings of society," Cha little fairy in your
house) an eouabe prepossessng
you looking for who drinks smokes never
when he has to? Do want anybody
all from the Nebungenied to the to mix
you all about it? If look, lsten Bank
presidency preferred but would accept Pullman porter state
All replies be forwarded in sealed envelope care OF Puo
The strictly limited to SUBJ
scrbe than from each permitted and closes
July l, without fail
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1909-06-17
<xIOODMAN. SPARE THAT TREE.

\ATOODMAN, SPARE THAT TREE 1t is time to call has
w on iconocasm Suppose I'll explain that long word
now An iconocas is shatere who combats the
natural tendency day Maeterlncksm inherent IN
It time to call halt on lconociasm.
meeting and declares that
dessmakng bum the hog decadent ana
need the Rubcon has been
1.-THE small stream the north OF Italy, pronounced
With long u ubycon These ravshing creations of Paquin and
Worth silks and shimmerng de Chimes are they
the dust of unbee? Say rather that the NE"
socialism, that Governor Hughes
has shaved his ceased to shine the
shoreand you that six times you can say
What? Shall accounts of smart set the n
rousau Henry Oehenschager CINCINNATI
and nsament plan? Are our fashion
and read French for the last
neggees chic CONNECTION OF mouene de sole from Inc well
known honse othis leKeokuk Ioway? Perish the
thought!
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-01-06

and other motions involving delay, the
defendant arose at the courts com.
mand and stood unmoved through the
recital of judgment.
There was no demonstration on the
part of the spectators during the pro-
ceedings in the courtroom nor later
when Ruef, having entered the prison
van in the custody of deputy sher-
iff, started on his long ride to the
county Jail. Before the adjournment
of court notice of appeal had been
filed on behalf of the defendant and
the court had signed writ of prob
able cause, which will act as stay
of execution in the case.
One of the many incidents that
tends to make the trial of Ruef re-
markable was the shooting of Assis-
tant District Attorney Francis j..
Heney by Norris Haas, an eX-convict,
whose past record was exposed by
the prosecutor after Haas had been
accepted as member of the jury in
Ruef's second trial. Haas subsequent
ly committed suicide in the county
JAIL
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-01-06
YUAN sHl KAI DISMISSED
Chinese Grand Councillor Loses His
Position.

Pekins, Jan. Am edict just is
sued dismisses from Office Yuan Shi
Kai, grand councillor and commander
in-chief of the forces. The reason
given for this action Is that he has
rheumatism of the leg. The edict or
ders Yuan Shi Kai to vacate all his
offices and to return to his home, add
ing: Thus our clemency toward him
Is manifested"
The members of the diplomatic
corps at Picking are well nigh thun-
derstruck at the sudden dismissal of
Yuan Shi Kai. The step is believed
to be the outcome of Manchu plot
and there are indications that the
Japanese representatives alone had
any inkling of what was on foot.
There are grave apprehensions here
of revolutionary outbreaks in such
centers as Canton and some of the
most conservative diplomats already
are suggesting the return of foreign
troops to the lines of communication
between Picking and Tientsin 1t is
no exaggeration to say that the for
eigners of Peking are overcome with
establishment at this evidence of Chi
mas capacity to take such a reaction
arV step.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-01-06
THEIR SUFFERING TERRIBLE
Many Living Persons Still in Ruins at
Messjna,

Many Living Persons Still in Ruins at
Messina.
Messina, Italy, Jan. 2.-The town is
now thoroughly occupied by troops.
Each quarter has it's body of them
divided SO that no point in the town
is without protection. A Gordon of
soldiers also surrounds the entire
town, which Is almost deserted. Only
soldiers and sailors are to be seen
there.
The sufferings of persons still bur
led in the ruins of fallen buildings
here, who are slowly dying from hun
ger. is awful to contemplate. Dead
bodies have been found which bear
mute testimony of the torture en-
dured before death relieved their suf-
ferings. Several of these persons had
died gnawing at their arms and hands,
evidently delirious from pain and
hunger. Other bodies brought from
the ruins had portions of shawls and
articles Of clothing in their mouths
and one woman had her teeth firmly
fixed in the leg of dead baby.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-01-06
His Face Not His Fortune.

In the wilds of the North isla,
among the members of the Ar.
tribe. there lives Maori whose
in bygone days carried with it CO.
lions that the owner is pleased
not fulfilled An artist looking
subjects" was struck with the excer
tional elaborate tattooing on the man
cheek, nose and forehead. The arts
at once selected him as type OF th
ancient Maori, but the members Of -
tribe, however, said that he W.
nobody aud did not deserve the
or accorded to him. They expla
that he had been a slave and that
face had been splendidly tattooe
order that his head could be sold
great price in the days when
in dried heads was a lucrative
for the chiefs and notables. T.
evidently circumvented the
cial instincts OF his master ulE
grewsome trade was abolishef
after that. OF course, his face
longer menace to his y
rapa Times.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-01-06
FATHER JOHN OF cR0NsTADT
Noted Russian Priest Dies After Long
illness.

Noted Russian Priest Dies After Long
illness.
st. Petersburg, Jan. 2.-F'ather John
of Cronstadt is dead. The noted priest
for some time has been suffering from
chronic dropsy and intestinal com
plants and the end, though sudden,
was not unexpected
Father John was born Nov. 5n. 1929.
After graduation at the st. Petersburg
seminary he became a priest of the
Andrew church at Cronstadt, where
his zeal and devotion drew about him
hosts of followers and attracted the
attention of the emperor, who con.
stantly befriended him. The late
years of Father Johns life were cloud
ed by the i'll repute of the sect of
Johnites, which was exploited by an
INSCRIPTIONS and immoral group of
men and women to their great finan-
cial advantage The priests eyes
were opened 70 this only last sum-
mer, when he mathematical the false
leaders,
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-01-06
SITUATION IS IMPROVING
Authorities Bringing Order Out Of
Chaos in Stricken District.

SuaOS III 40IJlCNSU s0lSSGlCks
Rome, Jan. Returning from q
visit to the Calabrian coast north Of
Reggie King Emmanuel sent the fol-
lowing telegram to Premier Gioletti:
II visited Cannitello, eight miles
north of Reggie, which was literally
RACED to the ground. Villa San Clio
vanni also was destroyed. AS at Mes
sina the rescue work is well organ
lied. The fires at Messina have now
been reduced to small proportions.
Three British and three French war
ships have arrived at Messina."
AS an indication Of the progress
that is being made in bringing order.
out of chaos the railway line from
Reggie to Catanzaro was again put in
operation. There is. "a break in the
line, however, of $50 feet over which
passengers must be transferred from
ore train to another The distribution
of food also is being made more reg
ularly in the affected districts and
many of the starving have been re-
lieved temporarily. Many persons liv-
ing along the coasts of Calabria and
Sicily paddle out in canoes to the
large steamers passing through the
straits and request and receive food
from them
Almost all of the people of Reggie
and Messina, it is said, are making up
their minds to abandon their beloved
cities.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-01-06
NUMBER | ! / ! FIFTY
Deaths From EiIlS ! ii ls !
Virginia Mine.

Blue6eld, w. Va, Dec. 31-The
work of exploring the Lick Branch
colliery, in which a disastrous explo
sion occurred Tuesday, still continues,
and total Of twenty-seven dead have
been recovered. It is estimated that
the death list will reach fifty. The
cause of death in most of the cases
was asphyXiation from after-damp and
smoke caused by the explosion, al
though the force of the blast was ter
rifle. Mine cars shattered to splinters
and other debris was blown out of
the entrance and 100 feet away from
the mine mouth into the open.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-01-06
QUEEN HELENA INJURED
Caught in Rush Of Patients
Making for the Open.

Rome, Jan. 2.-Queen Helena has
been slightly injured at Messina.
A dispatch received here from Min
lister of Justice Orlando, who is with
their majesties at Messina, says that
a slight shock was experienced at
Messina and the patients in one of
the improyised hospitals we're thrown
into condition of panic. Her majesty
was close by. She hurried to the
scene and tried to allay the fears of
the people. She was caught in rush
the patients were making for the open
and sustained slight contusions on
the chest.
AS the Duke of Aosta was crossing
the Via Carmine in Palmi the wall of
house fell and flying plaster struck
him on the face and hand, inflicting
slight scratches.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-01-06
An Only Daughter
Cured of CONSUMPTION

When death was hourly expected, al
remedies having failed, and DR.. H
James was experimenting with tn
many herbs of Calcutta, he accident
ally made preparation which cure,
his only child of consumption. His
child is now in this country, and en-
joying the best Of health. He has
proved to the world that Consumption
can be positively and permanently
cured. The Doctor now gives this
recipe free, for two 2-cent stamps to
pay expenses. This herb also cures
Night SWeats, Nausea at the Stomach
and will break up a fresh cold in
twenty-four hours. Address GRAD
DOCK & CO., 1892, Race ST.. Phila-
delphia. naming this paper
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-01-06
Former Frisco Boss Gets Four
teen Years for Bribery.
NOTICE OF APPEAL IS FILED
Move Of Defense will Act as a
Stay Of Execution.

San Francisco. Dec. SO.-Fourteen
years in the penitentiary, the maxi
mum sentence provided for bribery of
q supervisor, was the penalty melted
out to Abraham Ruef, who for years
directed the political destinies Of San
Francisco as adviser of the admins
tratfon of Eugene E. Schmitz. former
mayor of the city.
Judgment was pronounced at the
close of day devoted to legal bat
tie wherein the defense sought to in
troduce many reasons for new trial.
When Judge Lawlor had denied this
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-01-06
LEGAL ADVEE -
Order to Examine Accounts, En-.

STATE OF MINNESOTA,
COUNTY OF BROWN. I"
In Probate Court.
Special Term, Dec
In the matter of the esta
Charlie. deceased.
IS On ending and fling til --
LA. t'rirs,che, administr'
sof Michel Charlie, de-
Ing, among other thing
Nv administered said c
that time and place
ming aud allowing IT:
bis administration and
n,ent OF he residue Of said i.
parties entitled thereto by law;
1t is ordered, that said account be
amined. and petition and application
the allowance of said CLAIMS and debts
paid by him and not yet allowed acco
ing to law, be heard by this Court
Friday, the goth day of January
ID. 1909, at 10 O'clock a. NJ. at the Prob
Office in New Ulm, in said County
And it is further ordered, that 4
thereof be given to all persons int
ted. by publishing this order once
each week for three successive we
prior to said day o, hearing, in the 4
Ulnl Review, weekly newspape prin
and published at New Ulm in said co
ty.
Dated at New U1m Mimi, the S0th
of December A.. d. 1908.
Bythe Court:
(SeaD GEO. ROSS,
1-S Judge of Probe
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-01-06
BURTON HAS CLEAR FIELD
Taft and Foraker Quit Ohio Senator
ial Contest.

Columbus, O., Dec. 31--Congress-
man Theodore E. Burton of Cleveland
was decided upon as the next United
States senator from the state of Ohio
Charles P. Taft of Cincinnati, brother
of the PRESIDENT elect and Mr.. Burton's
most formidable opponent, withdrew
from the. race and Senator Joseph B.
Foraker issued statement later ad-
hitting for the first time since the at
lacks made upon him during the re-
cent national. campaign that his de-
feat for reelection was certain. All
the minor candidates have withdrawn
so that the naming of Mr.. Burton in
a party caucus will be but a formal
ity
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-01-06
TRAGEDY CAUSED BY GRIEF
Father and Mother End Lives Follow
ing Death of Daughter.

New York, Jan. Professor ]. P.
Gordy of New York university and his
wife committed suicide few hours
after the death of their daughter The
young girl, eighteen years old died
of pneumonia. After giving way to
their grief for nearly two hours the
parents of the young woman appeared
to grow more resigned and the physi-
clan and nurses left.
The two then retired to their apart
me1lts and, getting into bed, sWal-
lowed the contents of three bottles of
chloroform Two hours later they
were found dead in each Others arms.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-01-06
Talking Postal Card Comm


The talking postal card is IT,
ton Of French engineer
come SO popular in th
the American rights ---.--...-
cured, and the device WI.
in the cities of the United Sta,~.,
person wishing to send .,
al card to a friend entei
and talks into machine til
the words on the specially specially pr.
postal <ard. When the recipient
ceives the card a[hundred or tn,
sand miles away he or perhaps
takes the card to the nearest post
booth and inserts 1t in a machi
which talks the message 1t contr'-
The record on the postal card is
structible, and the exact,
sender is heard.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-01-06
CIVIL WAR IN VENEZUELA
Adherents of Castro Clash With Sup
porters of Gomez.

Port of Spain, Trinidad. Dec. %
There has been fighting at Macuro, on
the Venezuelan coast, between adj
herents of former President Castro
and the crew of gunboat working in
the interests of the new president
Juan Vicente Gomez. About twenty
men were killed and some fifty wound
ed. The Gomez party was obliged to
withdraw temporarily, but later re
tuned to renew the engagement. This
news was brought in here by the
Miranda, the gunboat in question.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-01-06
Taft Denies the Story.

Augusta, Ga, Jan. Referring to
report that Charles r Taft was
likely to succeed Ambassador White.
law Reid at the court of st. James
President-Ele Taft said that there
was no foundation for It.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-01-06

nother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children,
in the Children's Home in New York, Cure
Eeverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething
Disorders, move and regulate the Bowels
and Destroy Worms. Over 10000 testimo-
malls. They never fail. AT all Druggists,
25c. Sample FREE. Address Allen S.
Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y,
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-01-06
Chicago Union stock Yards.

Chicago, Ian. 9.-Cattle Beeves,
s4ood7.5n. Texans, s3.s5@4.e0; West
ern cattle, sS.751o.T0, stockers and
feeders, $3.50. 30: cows and lieifars,
$1S0@5.15; calves, s7.5019.5O. Hogs
Light, s5.30@5.S5. mixed, $500
6.15; heavy, s5.65@6.25; rough, $5.e5
@5.85; good te choice heavy, 1885
@e.25; pigs, $4.25@5.s0. Sheep, 1915
9k2Qn xsarlI Ia 8 $50 Qs.so lambs.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-01-06
Longest Tunnel

Russia is on the G
the construction of
most difficult tunnt
world. 1t will be r
or more than fourte.
ceeding in length !
Sfmplon tunnel, at p
in history. The Ru
be cut between Vlad
in the mountains
casus. 1t is estimateu ,
will cost $3O,OOO,eW an"
will take ten yesra
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1909-01-06
NEW AER0PLANE RECORD
WILBUR Wright Remains in Air Over
Two Hours

Lenaans, France, Dec. 31.-Wilbur
Wright, the American aeroplanist,
beat all previous aeroplane records
here with a magnificent fight that
lasted for two hours and nine min
utes. He covered officially a distance
Of seventy three miles, but as mat
ter of fact, counting the wide curves,
he made over ninety miles. Mr..
Wright,s feat was the more remark
able because Of the intense cold.