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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1909-10-07
4 Parliamentary Pointer.

All parliamentary Oou1oS, AZ
Guiding Congress, Legislatures.
Councils. Boards of Aldermen,
public. private and secret societies
are governed in their deliberations
by certain rules of order and pro-
cedure. All bylaws or rules adopt
ed by the various public, private
and secret societies are made to
conform to established rules of
usage based on parliamentary pro-
ceedings.
The parlian entary rules most
generally adopted throughout this
country are those of Thomas jeff
erson, author of the immortal
Declaration of Independence and
third President of the United
States. Jefferson's Manual is the
standard authority and is used in
governing the deliberations of the
Legislature of the State of Mime
sofa.
The following opening paragraph
in Jefferson's Manual explains why
rules of procedure are necessary:
"Mr. Onslow the ablest among
the speakers of the House of Com
mons used to say: 1t was max
i'm he had often heard when he
was a young man, from old and
experienced members, that moth
ling tends to throw the power into
the hands of the administration,
and those who acted with the ma.
ljority Of the House of Commons
than neglect of or departure from
the rules of proceeding; that these
forms, as instituted by our ances'
tors, operated as check and con.
troll on the actions of the majority
and that they were in many in
stances shelter and protection te
the minority, against the attempts
of power
! mo rules of the House shall be
suspended, altered or amended
without the concurrence of two
thirds of the members of the whole
| House."
Therefore the proposition may
be now stated conversely as fol
lows: Twothirds of the members
of deliberative body such as tn,
local Chautauqua Circle may sus
pend it's rules for any purpose. l
one member out of thirtyfour coult
upset the unanimous action of thu
other thirtythree, rules would b.
of no value or effect. It woult
simply be case of "the tail wag
ging the dog" 1t has come to b.
a very generally accepted maxim
that "the King can do no wrong.
1t is also as universally concede,
that a deliberative body can throy
it's rules out of the window if it g.
desires by dong so unanimousl
! and while one dissenting vot
destroys perfect unanimity, never
theless the result is so closet
unanimous that the kickin
J up of fuss over such a trih
J simply exhibits a spirit of captions
: ness or obstinacy wholly unwa,
10
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1909-10-07
The Chautauqua.

The quarterly meeting of the
Pierian Circle will be held next
Sunday. Agood program has been
arranged: Music-Piano Solo; Pa
per-Sketch of the Worlds His
tory; Recitatlon-Wit and Humor;
Paper-Charles Lamb; Music
Violin Solo; Paper-Light Along
the Trail.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1909-10-07
Diverse Reflections
BY gRlD : =

The policies of ward heeler poli-
tics are unknown in these parts.
Some persons guage prosperity
by the diamonds a person wears.
We all have enough to do day
by day without worrying about
the future.
Life is made up greatly Of fables
and exaggerations and therefore
truth becomes a virtue.
The new discovery of the North
Pole may cause newfashioned
headgear for the fair sex.
If proclaiming repentance would
open prison doors few would re-
main long behind the bars.
Strike the keynote that causes
the hammers to rap and thus quick
ly determine the friend from the
paste variety.
! When an actress marries q
millionaire many begin to wonder
what the alimony will be-after
the separation.
Be particular in small matters
and thereby gain that profitable
carefulness which makes ones
undertakings of methodical sure
ness.
"He who laughs last laughs
best" is saying that considereth
not the feelings ere the last laugh
or gets an opportunity to laugh
best.
| A person is optimistic or pessi-
mistic according to nature-but
nature is flexible enough to per-
nit of excuses to suit circum-
stances.
It is not my desire to 'stir the
animals up but rather to point
! out the way Of fair, impartial deal
ings which is rather a rare thing
nowadays.
To determine what is real or un-
real one should avoid meeting of
the feminine sex bent on promot-
ing the dissemination of ideas
: for the general enlightenment.
, Classical writer's are blowing the
burrows of popularity these days
but the burrows are generally too
broad, too deep or too classical for
the average reader to understand.
8 The harvesting season is one Of
6 pleasure to the farmer for it re-
8 minds him that the wintery days
are nigh when he will have moth
o ing to do but the chores-and
enough other things to keep him
busy.
' The st. Louis Mirror is fine
publication. Daisy Miller seems
to hear far more about the Fashion
/
ables than they know of themselves
and she markets her news in a re-
markable manner, making it a
}. pleasure to read her news and
expressiveness even though her
chess ale strangers. The language
in the Mirror is snappy, amusing,
}. expressive and worthy of reading
if merely to read the whoop-a-la
phrases 80 plentiful through its
n columns. Outside of the above
the Mirror contains much readable
Il IL
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1909-10-07

Cell changes: 42O to N. P; 207
to N. P; N. P. to 2O7; N. P. to
Sol; Mp. to %.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1909-10-07
LETTERS FROM READERS

To the Editor:
Of course, you are aware OF the
sad aff1iction which falls upon not
only his personal friends but like
wise upon the entire State of
Minnesota and the United States
in general, on account of the un-
timely death of one of the most
lovable characters in or out OF
public position, the late Goveraor
johnson. It has been said that
"some men never die" This is
signalIy true of Governor johnson.
No words of eulogy can add any
additional fame or luster to the
name and character of Governor
johnson. We dismiss him to the
chambers of forgetfulness and
death. What we admired and priz-
ed and venerated in him can never
be forgotten. I had almost said
that he was now beginning to live;
to live that life of unimpared
influence, of nnclouded fame, of
unmangled happiness for which
his talents and services were design
ed. Such as he do not and cannot
die, to be cold and breathless, and
to feel not and to speak not; it is
not the end of existence of him
who hath breathed his spirit into
the institutions of his country,
who has stamped his character on
the pillars of the age, who has
poured his hearts blood into the
channels of public prosperity.
It has been said and applies with
extraordinary force to the late
IGovernor John A. johnson:
He shall resist the empire of decay
When the time is DER and worlds have passed
away;
Cold in the dust the persisted heart may lie.
But that which warmed it once can never die. ;
i Truly it has been an awful shock
!: and especially SO to me. He visit
, ed me the day before he went up
on his last journey to Rochester
and he had no idea or thought he
!, would be compelled to submit t.
another operation. At that time
: the question of an operation wal
not in his mind. He appeared t
/, be feeling well and evidenced NJ
: symptoms of alarm of any serious
!, nature. He was overtaken thu
q following day by severe attacl
3 and sought the hospital at Roches
: ter for relief.
Yours very respectfully,
:, James R. Hickey.
: St. Paul, Sept. %, 1909.
8 To the Editor:
To decide a controversy will yo'
9 please print in The Mirror which
j is the tallest Office building in Ne,
tVork Citv tho MatrOnolitan or tn
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1909-10-07
Population.

Total number of inmates. -. 694
Working at New Prison. 49,. 68
Received during week.. 8
Discharged during week ..... 3
Number in First Grade. 49,. 539
Number in Second Grade. -. ISL
Number in Third Grade. 49,. a
ParoIed ................... /
Last serial number. ........ 1887
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1909-10-07
BAND PROGRAM.

Following is the musical program rendered by
the local band on Sunday morning. Oct 8:
March-On Jersey Shore..........t ..-..A Pryor
waltzes-Lily of Florence. "A. Castelar,
Characteristic-Happy Heinie. .....J. B. Lampe
Medley Overture Moving Pictures. IA. Asher
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1909-10-07
Chapel Service.

The following is the program OF
the service held in the chapel, Sun
day, Oct. 8, Father Corcoran Of
floating:
March-rhe Richmond Rag. Orchestra
tIvmn-what Friend We Have in Jesus.
.............C Congregation
Scripture Father Corcoran
Selection-The Royal Chef ...........J Jerome
PRAYER Father Corcoran and Congregation
Sermon Father Corcoran
Hvmn-Near the Cross .......... Congregation
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1909-10-07

To the Editor:
To decide controversy will you
please print in The Mirror which
is the tallest Office building in New
York City, the Metropolitan or the
Singer?
Waldorf.
The Metropolitan Life Building
is 657 feet 5 inches in height.
The Singer Building 612 feet l
inch high.-Ed.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-02
SHOT IN SALOON.
Bartender Kills Man Who Threat
ened Him.

speoal 70 Tie WsshinEtol He7ld
Chattaroy. ". Va, Jan. Tom Harris,
known as a bad man. was shot and instant
y killed by Ira Coleman. a saloon man,
here today. Coleman also has a repu-
tation as q somewhat desperate character
The trouble between the two men.
which resulted In the death Of Harris
started IN the morning when Harris en-
tered Coleman's saloon and started a
fight After whipping the bartender, Har-
ris put a revolver In Coleman's face.
Coleman had Just recovered from an al
tack Of typhoid fever, and was too weak
to defend himself with physical force. but
he ordered Harris from the saloon, add
ing that il he had a pistol he would put
him out
I never shot coward. or a man that
wasn't armed replied Harris. and turn
ing. he walked out Of the saloon.
Shortly thereafter Harris was arrested
and taken before a justice Of the peace.
who fined him for carrying a revolver.
and in addition the revolver was confs-
Gated IN the afternoon Harris again en-
tered Coleman's saloon, and Coleman.
who had armed himself in the meanwhile,
again ordered him to leave his premises.
With an oath Harris declared that no
one could put him out, making a motion.
as he made the declaration, toward his
pistol pocket
Coleman thereupon drew his Owl revOl-
yer and fred on Harris. the latter falling
dead, the bullet having entered his heart.
Coleman was arrested and bound over 10
await the action Of the grand jury
The Washington herald., 1909-01-02
7. U. PEARSALL DEAD
SuccumbS Suddenly to Heart
Disease at Hotel.
A SUFFERER FOR MANY YEARS
Has son Living in Washington Who
Married Daughter Of Admiral
Street for Hnny Years Prior TO
His Recent SeTere Illness.

Capt Thomas ". PearszlL for many
years a weII-kncwn New York broke-.
dled suddenly AZ the New Willard Hotel
al 3 O'Clock yesterday afternoon Death
was due 70 heart disease. from which he
had been a sufferer for years
Capt PearsaU came 20 Washington sew
.ersI months ago. after spending the sum
mer ct his sumner home IN Black Rock.
Conn Owing 20 his illness, ne did not 90
South as had been HIS custom. but re-
NAMED az the Willard
He was widely known in the financial
world. and was largely interested IN
Western railroads. chiefly the Canadian
Pacific When the Eads Bridge. at St
Louis. was constructed. some years ago.
he was largely interested in that project
He was one o. the pioneer brokers OF
New York CITY.
A. the outbreak OF the civil war Capt
Pearsau went 70 the front with the Sew
enth Regiment Of the New York National
Guard. and after several years Of service
was given captaacy. Al the end of
the war he entered financial circles. and
Until few years ago. when he retired
was considered a power there
Capt Pearsall was seventy-three years
Old and although his relatives knew mir.
10 be very III. his death was q surprise
and a shock to them He was born in
New York City.
De IS survived by one daughter, Mrs
z r Walker. Of New York, and one
son Paul :. PearsalL who married Mrs
James 9. Blaine. r., daughter Of Admiral
HiChborn. The son lives az EIz5 p street
northwest
The body probably VIII be taken 70
New York some time today. where II
viii be cremated. During his last illness
Capt. Psarsall was attended by Dr. H b
Dez1e
The Washington herald., 1909-01-02
FUND FOR TEE NIGHT RIDERS
Relatives and Friends Contribute
for Defsess a. Reelfoot.
Arguments to BE Made Monday and
the Case WIZ Probably Go
TO Jury Tuesday.

Union City. Tenn. Jan That reIa-
tives and friends Of men indicted in cor
nection with the operation OF the night
riders contributed literally toward q
fund for the defense was brought out By
Attorney General Caldwell during the
cross-examination OF a witness to-day.
The treasurer, TO whom q $50 deposit IN
a Union City bank was credited, was un-
able TO state, with two OF three excep-
tons, who had made donations. but said
that he had given a small sum himself.
He declared that seme wss handed 70 him
by a Baptist minister who breaches II
the Reelfoot Lake section, and the rest
had been placed in the bank 20 his credit
by different people.
J. l. Glover. who acted as treasurer.
stated that he had given counsel his
check for $3.50, thus deposited, and be
yond tkat ht knew very little Whether
the subscriptions were for the defense Of
any or al OF the men now on trial. or
some 10 be hereafter arraigned on a sim
liar OF different charge. is not known.
Twenty witnesses were examined to-day
IN regard 10 the character Of certain per
SDAS NAD AENE II II L4Ae LLA- OF the
eight men accused OF the murder OF Capt.
Rankin.
Considerable OF the evidence heard dur
ing the day vas characterized by nUmer-
Gus contradictory statements, while ex-
plantations, the latter being elected By
skilifUl CTOss-examinatiOn, greatly mar
red the effect sought by the defense 10 be
produced
The testimony for the defense vii be
finished tomorrow, and the State viii in
troduce its proof n rebUttaL The argu-
ment VIII likely commence on Monday
and the case go TO the jury on the follow
ing day
The grand jury brought n two add
tioEal indictments this afternoon. Cne be
ing for conspiracy and the other for
niFnt-ridinE-
The Washington herald., 1909-01-02
JUDGE c. H. YOAKUM DEAD.
Served Two Terms In Congress, and
in Texas Legislature.

80 w rs -. -teA anu
in Texas Legislature.
Dallas. Tex. Jan. Judge c H.
Yoakun. general attorney FOR the Frisco
lines in Texas. brother of z. F. Toakum,
chRirms- OF the Rock Island and Frisco
board. died suddenly Ris afternoon at
his home. in Fort Worth. Of spopIexy.
After leaving/his ofHce Thursday after
noon he went home ana announced that
he would not return until Saturday morn
ing. but would spend New Years Day az
home.
Judge Toazun vas cne % the most
promsazHc q the younger set of public
men IN Texas Although only fifty years
old. ne had served IN both branches OF
the Texas Legislature. and served two
terms as representative in the National
Congress. succeeding tas famous Buck"
Klgcre sixteez yssEs ssc,
Wen he retired fros9 Congress Ae
spsht several years az and nssr Los An
gees, Cal, for his health. When recu-
perats5 he returned 10 Texas and re-
sur practice Of law.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-02
DOG LEADS SEARCHERS.
Master Hurt While Hunting, Animal
Brings Assistance.

ofFCldA u tle " fd-iitIrl.-Il EleIE-I
Strasburg, Va Jan. 1-Death under
tragic circumstances came to Isaiah Orn-
dorn. a citizen Of the section near the
boundary line between Virginia and West
Virginia. the facts Just reaching here.
Orndorn went to hunt duck along the
Furnace run, having with him only his
dog He slipped over the enbankment
along the stream, rendering himself sense
less. The dog. realizing the masters con-
dition, ran home and set up a piteous
howl, but there was no one at home 10
heed it. and It kept crying all night.
The next morning the neighbOrs went
TO see II there was anything wrong
The animal at once set of toward the
run. and was followed William Fry
found Orn5OrI lying insensible with
deep cash on the head. both feet in
the water, where he had lain all night.
He fingered until Christmas morning and
died.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-02
MINING CONCERNS COLLAPSE.
stock, Par Value of Which Is 1885,
600. Is Sold for S2.25.

MsrtinsvilIe. Ind. Jan. The Gold
Creek Mining Company and the Placer
Mining Company, organized 20 develop
the gold fields of Morgan County. have
gone 10 the wall
The machinery Of the Placer company
was sold under a court judgment this
week and brought 81 L originally cost
=, so
4 few days ago the stock Of the Gold
Creek Company. the par value OF which
was 1880, sold for 22S The CON-
paRies were organized two years ago
and spent large sums without any re-
turn IN gold.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-02
PnrSE RGER TO WED ABROAD.
Young Westinghouse VIII Make
English Beauty His Bride.

Pittsburg. Pa. Jan. 1T was learned
here to-day that the marriage Of George
Westinghouse. jr.. son OF the famous
inventor. and Miss Ethel BrockelhsnE.
an English beauty, daughter OF Sir
Thomas BrOckeIbank, g wealthy ship
builder of Liverpool England, VIII take
place late n January n Irton Hall. Cum
berland County, Northern England.
The Westinghouse family IS making
preparations 70 ssjl for England within
a few days. The date Of the marriage
VIII not be known until their arrival in
Europe. Westinghouse, whose recent Sc
rious illness caused postponement Of
the marriage, IS rapidly cOnvalescinE.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-02
Alabama Enjoys Novelty.

Montgomery, Ala. Jan AL Alabama
has had its first day without the Iesa-
sale of liquors. and the people are vet un-
able TO adjust themselves 10 the condi-
tons. Closed barrOoms looked Ike Sun
day. and the thirsty tOpers looked long
ingly at the barriers between them and
their accustomed inspiration The tie-ur
is complete. The saloon men have de-
cided TO wait until the fight is opened tc
defeat the law before they try to sell.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-02
FORMER CONSUL DEAD.

Naples. jan THAT Joseph II.
Pierce, formerly United states
consul Ht HesSina, and all hts
family are among the dead seems
to be ccrtaiu.
Miss Evelyn Pierce, the con-
suPs cousin. il safe here, how
ever. She says thar he and his
family were IN bed asleep when
the shock came The walls Of
the Pierce house collapsed and
the entire family was lost.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-02
CRATER IN WEST VIRGINIA.
Residents of GreenbanL Fear Vol
canic Origin OF Fire.

Residents OF Greenbank Fear Vol
canic Origin Of Fire.
Richmond. Va. Jan. 1.-Great anxiety
is being felt By the Inhabitants Of Green
bank. a small town Just across the
boundary line in West Virginia, over the
steadily increasing appearance Of a burn
ing crater or seemingly volcanic nature
on the side OF the ueighboring mountains.
within half q mile OF that place.
Property owners in the vicinity havs
been much disturbed By the alarming
features, flames being distinctly 'sibIe
st intervals. accompanied by low
TUnbiing noise as OF internal disturb
ances and the burning of heavy timber.
while the air IS strong with sulphur
fumes.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-02

LOCAL MEN IN THE DEAL
Plans Of the Purchasers Are
Not Made Public.

Bargain Contaminated December 81
and Deeds Go 10 Baltimore for Sig
nature of Cardinal GibbOns-SPee-
uIatiOn Arises as to Purpose for
Which Property Is BOught-BOca-
tIOn Regarded Ideal for Business.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-02
RED CROSS FUND.

Contributions 20 the Red Cross
fund for the earthquake sufferers
in Southern Italy and Sicily viii
be received IT the Office of The
Washington Herald and turned
over to the proper authorities.
The Red Cross already has sent
thousands to the survivors of the
catastrophe, and IL is expected
that more Will be sent to-day.
The money sent to Italy II
placed in the hands of the ItnHan
Red Cross Society. and agents are
stationed IN the stricken districts
for its proper distribution.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-02
TAKES ACID BY MISTAKE.
Long Branch Girl Dies After Return
from New Years Bail

LonE Branch. JAM i.-Nineteen-yes--
old Mary Smiley. Of Union avenue. was
found dead IN her bed chamber to-day
by her sister
The young woman only an hour before
had returned from the ball cf the At
lantic Fire Company. a strong oder OF
carboiic acid was discovered II IS sup
posed that she took the poison By mis-
take FOR spirits OF ammonia
Mss Smiley was a powerful swimmer
and won a number OF medals last sum
mex. She is the fourth member OF her
family to die in two years.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-02
jackson Feudists Depart.

Frankfort. KY, Jan. L-No troops will
be sent to JaSs=on. for at s O'Clock to-
night Gov Wilson received a telegram
from County Judge S. s. Taulb. as fol-
lows: trouble all settled; parties gone
home" This unexpected message came
just in time to intercept a message TO
Beattyville ordering a company of troops
70 the feUd city.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-02
Steamer on Rocks

London. Jan. IA Central News dis
patch from Athens states that the steam
er Danube. from MarseiIles, has arrived
at Piraeus- She reports that she
passed through the Strait Of MessIna on
the night Of December g She saw a
large steamer on the rocks near Cane
Charybdis. The vessel eventually sank
The fate Of her crew Is unknown.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-02
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia,
Maryland, and Nirginia-Fair
to-day and probably tomorrow +;
rising temperature; moderate
winds, mostly southwesterly.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-02

4 general change viii be made IN the
time tables OF the PENNSYLVANIA. RsiIrosS
on Monday. January / The leaving Tine
from Cnlon Station, Washington. Of sew
changed. new ive-hOUr train 70 Eaa
York VIII be established 10 leave wash
ington daily at g e. n An additional nIri-
train &c New York viii leave Washir 80
ct 1910 midnight. New time tables sh5uId
be IN hands OF agents on January 3.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-02
KEEP SUICIDE COMPACT.
Man and Woman Found Dead In
woods Near New York

Yonkers. y Y, Jan Locked IN each
others arms in death the bodies OF q
young man and a pretty girl were found
together In the woods near the New York
City line II appears as IL the man had
first killed his companion and then COM
nlitted suicide. a .3S-caliber revolver was
clutched in his hand. Two boys coming
from skating on Mclean Pond discovered
the bodies and notified the YonkeTs po-
lice Both were exceptionally well dressed.
The couple came 10 YOnkers on Wednes-
day night
The bodies were identified as those Of
arthur Korber and Mrs Townsend Wood.
The Tonkers police believe Mrs Wood
was unhappily married.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-02
Law stops Elonement.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Bristol. Va. Jan 1.-The hand OF the
law to-day interfered with the elopement
Of Samuel Collier and Mrs Lille Jones.
both OF Big Stone Gap, Va, when the
pair were arrested at Bristol. Both were
fined in court and Collier was given
sixty days in jail Collier deserted a
wife and four children 10 fee with Mrs.
Jones. The woman is the ninth wife OF
her husband. who is now serving q term
in prison for having two wives IN the
same State
The Washington herald., 1909-01-02
FIRE LOSS 100000.
Baltimore Pier and Warehouse Is
Wrecked by Flames.

Wrecked by Flames.
Baltimore. Nd, Jan. Thirty thou
sand packages OF household goods and
the 6oo-foot pier belonging to the Atlantic
Transport Company. formerly known as
the Baltimore Storage and I1ghterage
pier, at Ninth street and Clinton avenue,
Canton, were destroyed by FIRE which
started this morning IN the custom
house Office Of the pier from some IN
known cause.
Seven barges were badly damaged. and
surrounding property escaped only by
the prompt response Of county and city
fire departments and the energetic work
OF volunteers. A yFatchman was over
come by smoke while trying 10 tele-
Phone. but recovered
As IL stands. the. loss amounts 20 lhou-
sands Of dollars-certainIy in all not less
than S2o9,o00