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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-11-17

HEADLINE in the Saltwater Gazette one day last
week announced, Cannon Serving His Last Term y
Wonder how much good time" he'll get off for good
behavior.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-11-17

THE iterati who can produce stuph" that will
bring home the bacon" these days may truly be said
to possess superior intellectual faculties.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-11-17

If we have been creatures of circumstances IN the
past now is opportunity to turn the tables on Old
Fate by becoming creators of circumstances in the
future
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-11-17

The MIRROR is bright, clean paper with noble
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CHURCH NOTICE.

Service Chapel Sunday morning
alternate Sunday Kew - e.
and Corcoran chaplans.
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If you would help good cause, hand this paper
to friend and let it speak for itself 1t has power
full voice.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-11-17

FIDELITY is the only safe that is successward
bound; are you on it?
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-11-17

MIRROR weekly published IN the Minnesota state
prisoners and Is edited and mall
aged home newspapers to encourage
disseminate penoca
prejudice which has ever been
the bar sinister to fallen The entirely
dependent public support at any time there
shau will be expended In the
O library.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-11-17

O. YOU TEDDY! Aren't you coming up here to
hunt deer pretty soon? It's beginning to get quite
dull hereabouts.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-11-17

making good citizens; the making Of good citizens is
two steps, a leap and bound toward the betterment
of the world which is elevate mankind which is to
LIVE
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-11-17

IT'S great to be great but tits greater to be CRATE
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-11-17
rather warm.

MIND the election of 1910? Hot one, eh? Yes-s,
rather
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-11-17

profitable than raising kids in the Netherlands.
Well America has produced great old rams, all
right.
A PRESS report states that lady of New York
dressed up four of her pet dogs in attire and had
them lead the wedding procession to the altar The
report however, failed say whether not the groom
went to the dogs"
THE proh1bitionists in a Western city exhibited
the corpses of two victims of alcoholism horrible
amples of the fatal product of the saloon. Rather
dead arguments for live issue.
A HEADLINE in the Saltwater Gazette day last
week announced, Cannon Serving His Last Term .
Wonder how much good time'' he'll get off for good
behavior.
If we have been creatures of circumstances in the
past, opportunity to turn the tables on Old
Fate by becoming creators of circumstances in the
future.
THE iterati who can produce stuph" that will
bring home the bacon" these days may truly be said
to possess superior intellectual faculties.
WANT to make small investment that will bring
the most gratifying results? Then send in dollar Tor
years subscription to The Mirror.
THE MIRROR is bright, clean paper with noble
purpose You can help it accomplish that purpose II
you will Will you?
O. YOU TEDDY! Aren't you coming up here to
hunt deer pretty soon? It's beginning to get quite
dull hereabouts.
If you would help good cause, hand this paper
to friend and let it speak for ITSELF 1t has power
full voice.
FIDELITY is the only safe that is successward
bound; you on it?
MIND the election Of 1910? Hot one, eh? Yes-s
rather
rroat To he great but It's greater to be CRATE
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-13
RIO UNDER S|EGE;
SHIPS SENT AWAY
Naval Guns Made Useless Before
Vessels Sail Under Sc
Cret Orders
Associated Pressl

RIO JANEIRO, Dec. 12.-By order
of the government the cruiser Barroso
and the scouting ship Rio Grande do
Sui quit the harbor today for destlna-
tion not announced. 1t is said, now
ever. that the scout ship proceeded to
Santos.
The Rio Grande do Sui was the only
vessel which took part in the mut1ny
which began Friday night and con-
tinued until the rebels were dislodged
from the barracks on Conras island.
When the government troops occu-
pied the island they met with no re-
sistance, the few mutinous marines re-
naming there promptly surrendering.
The larger number had been killed or
wounded or placed under arrest While
attempting to swim to the mainland.
The exact number of casualties has
not been made known. 1t is thought,
however, 200 rebels were killed and
twenty citizens were injured fatally
during the scout ships bombardment
of the city.
Late today the other vessels of the
fleet with the exception of the dread
naughts Minas Geraes and San Paula
put to sea under sealed orders ana
with government officers in command.
1t is reported that the breechblocks of
the guns of the dreadnaughts are in
possession of government officials.
The chamber of deputies met today
and voted to hold the city in state
of siege for thirty days. Members Of
parliament, however, are immune from
the provision of the special act. The
city is quiet tonight, but disquieting
rumors are afloat, and the fact that the
government is enforcing energetic
measures gives rise to fear in the
popular mind that the rebellious agita-
tion has not been wholly stamped out.
The crews of the dreadnaughts Sac
Paulo and Minas Geraes consented to
leave the ships with their officers and
have been placed on the Island of VII
logainon.
The banks were opened today and
foreign exchange was stationary.
British warships are in the harbor, but
they have made no official recognition
of the trouble.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-13
LAKEvIEW GUSHER
INVOLVED IN SUIT
LeuaI War Starts Over Owner
ship of Land Where Big
Well Is Located

BAKERSFIELD, Dec. 12.-The case
Of q. r. Gibson against o. o. Mercy
nolds and Parker Barrett, which suit
involves the ownership of a portion of
the land on which the great Lakeview
gusher is located, is being tried in de-
nartment one of the superior court be-
fore Judge John r. Covert of the su-
perior court of Kings county today
According to complaint, Gibson al
leges he entered into an agreement
with McReynolds and Barrett for the
improving of sections ID, IL, a, 8, 70
aud the northeast, northwest and
southeast quarters of section 2. the
northwest, southwest and southeast
quarters of section "a, all in 1924, were
entered upon.
He alleges that the claims were To-
Gated by J. A. Stroud, o. o. Mickey
nolds, J. NJ. Dunn, Parker Barrett, u
w. Derby and their respective wives.
On December 10, 1908, McReynolds was
given a deed of trust for the purpose or
selling or improving the property. he
alleges that McReynolds entered into
an agreement with L! A. Crandall for
the Improvement of the property with
the understanding that one-fourth OF
It was to be proven up for the locators
to nay the expenses. This agreement
was transferred to the Lakeview Oil
company of Midway. He alleges that
on April 6, 1910, the oil company agreed
to purchase the 920 acres. the one
fourth claim, from the locators for S4OO
an acre, so per cent of which was to be
paid in cash. with a promissory note
for the balance. He alleges he was
notified by McReynolds that his share
amounted to eighty acres; that Bar
rett offered him q check for his por-
tion. -
Plaintiff alleges that there is S4oO
cash due him and q promissory note
for $4,000 which is held In trust by NC
Reynolds, which he asks the court to
restore to him.
News of an important strike Of lead
and silver ores were received here yes
terday in a letter written by a pros
pector who had arrived at Keller. The
strike was made three miles from Dor
win by a man named Shively.
Work on one of the largest oil reser-
voirs ever built will begin tomorrow
or Wednesday in the Kern River field
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-13
Telegraph Briefs

LoNDoN-Dr. Emil Reich author and
lecturer on history, died yesterday. He
was born at Eperjes Hungary, in 1854.
BUFFALO. N. Y.-Wlliam Mcintosh
managing editor of the Evening News, is
dead at his home In Alden. He was so
years old.
NEW YoRK-Mrs. =, A. Hnliard, 76
years old, wealthy widow of Milwaukee
Wis, was burned to death yesterday in
her room in the Hotel Bristol.
FREsNO-Frank Wylie at one time one
OF the wealthiest farmers in Wheatvlle
committed suicide in shed in the rear OF
a Fresno lodging house yesterday.
sACRAMENTO-Overc by faintness
caused by steam arising from bath tub,
Mrs Rose Ford, the young wife of Clyde
Ford. yesterday fell into the tub and was
drowned
ST. LOU1s-The Mississippi river here
water mark of 1853, which is now used by
the government as the lowest point on the
river gauge
SACRAMENTO - Lieutenant Governor
Porter has appointed Austin T. Parks OF
RedIands and reaDpointed II. McPhee of
santa Ana on the Southern California state
hospital board.
SACRAMENTO Edward schulze, a
painter, was struck by an automobile near
the race track last night aud terribly in
iured. He was found several hours later
by a street crew.
OROVILLE-The mangled body of Con
ductor /. H. Bean of the Western Pacific
railroad was found by the tracks here by
the depot watchman yesterday. Bean had
been run down by train
MORRIsTOWN, N. IA petition signed
by 20 per cent of the voters of this city VIII
he presented to the board of aldermen de-
manding the appointment of negro chlet
of police who stands high on the clVil
service list.
FREsNO-s. Izumi. Japanese. who
killed r. Kodama a countryman. at Car
uthers last May because the latter owed
him SEQ, was sentenced by Judge H. a,
Austin to spend the remainder OF his me
behind the bars OF San Quentin yesterday
SAN JOsE-The' funeral of septon Riley
Moutrey, the last of the party which IN
1886 rescued some forty members or the
Donuer party when they were starving at
Donner lake in the Sierras, was held from
the family residence on st. Marys street
yesterday.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. opportunity Tor
college graduates TO enter the consular serV-
ice will be afforded January 30 ana
81 and February 1 next, when an exam
ination win be held at the state depart
ment for appointment as consular ASSIST
ants or student interpreters
ROME-The commission appointed 20 eN-
anime into the stability OF the leanOs
tower OF Pisa says measurements prove
that the Campanilles inclination Increased
five tnillimeters per meter over the orig
inal inclination Of thirteen feet from the
perpendicular.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-13
1875 SAVED FROM
WRECKED STEAMER
The Olympia, Sheathed in Ice, Is
Abandoned on the Rocks
with Hull Stove In
VESSEL MAY BE TOTAL LOSS
Boat Carrying Salvage from Her
Sister Ship, Northwestern,
That Met Similar Fate
VESSEL MAY BE TOTAL LOSS
Associated Pressl

vALDEA, Alaska, Dec. 12.-Com-
pletely sheathed in ice, with a great
hole torn in her hull amidships and
with from twenty-five to tWenty-elght
feet of water in all her compartments,
the Alaska steamship company's liner
olympia lies like a stranded iceberg
on the reef of dreary Bligh island,
Prince William sound, and is expected
to become a total loss with her cargo,
part of which had been salved from
the same company's Northwestern
when she was sunk at False bay, Puget
sound, recently.
OF the 126 persons on board the
Olympia when she struck all were
saved and taken to Valdez and Ellie
mar. with the exception of three mem
bers of the crew, who are standing by
the ship.
When the Olympia left Cordova Sat
urday night after emptying her hold
Of coal her stern was high out of the
water. Soon a furious gale hit the
steamship and her propeller revolyed
in the air with every wave and her
what was destined to follow, but could
only wait for it. When the staunch
Glasgow-built boat struck on the reef
the hull was not injured, and the un-
tiring waves hammered the Olympia
against the rocks for nearly three
hours before the steel was stove in and
the hold flooded
Had the boat been of slighter con-
struction she must have been broken
up and all her people drowned
OPERATOR STICKS TO LAST
The wireless operator, George l..
Hayes of Seattle, "a years old, native
of Minneapolis. sent distress messages
until the water deprived him of his
battery. After that he lay down, con-
Meeting his receiver over his ears At
II a. m. Sunday he heard a message
from Cordova which said, 1.-TWO boats
leaving Valdez. Arrive about 81
This news revived the spirits of the
people on the ship, who noted subsi-
dence of the storm but were not sure
that relief had started to them. One
of the woman passengers, who had
been on the Northwestern when it was
stranded recently, almost collapsed
when she learned of her new misfor-
tune, but soon regained her spirits and
became as cheerful as any of her COM
panions.
All the records Of the United States
court which had just concluded its
sitting at Cordova were on the Olym-
pia but we're saved.
The wreck was only thirty-f1Ve miles
from Valdez, which was the natural
relief point.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-13
SIXTEEN BILLIONS
PLACED IN BANK
Wonderful Showing of Prosperity
Made in Report of Comp
troIIer of Currency
Associated pressl

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-Another
year of prosperity and solid growth
for the banks of the United States is
recorded in the annual report of the
comptroller of the currency, present.
ed to congress today.
Not only the national banks, which
come directly under the control and
supervision of the currency bureau, are
included in the review of banking con-
ditions, but state banks, savings
banks, trust companies and other fl
nancial institutions-some $4,000 others
are represented.
During the fiscal year 1910, the COM
bined resources of the 1000 national
banks of the United States grew to
approximately 100000 On Sep
tember / last, their loans and dis
counts had reached $5,4OO,0 ,0OO-an
amount never before equaled in the
history of the national banking sys-
tenn since it's creation in 1864. At the
same time, they were counting nearly
$50 O00,0 900 of overdrafts in their as
sets, a practice which there is no law
to stop.
FIGURES SHOW INCREASE
Combining all other banks in the
United States and it's possessions, with
those of the national system, and al
lowing an estimate for those not re-
ported, it is evident from the comp
troiiers report that the banking power
of the nation has grown in the last
ten years from 1897 of all sorts of
banks, with a capital of $1,15O, 0OO,0O
and individual deposits of $7,6SS,0OO,-
900, to more than $4,000 banks with a
combined capital close to $4,000, 900, 900,
and individual deposits of nearly $16,-
900, 900 900. The deposits have more
than doubled in little more than dec
ade and in the same time the COM
bined loans and discounts have grown
to more than $4,000, 900 900.
The New York Clearing House as
sociation represented so per cent of the
clearings of all associations of the
country and during the current year
has reached $102, 900. 100000, some $3,-
900, ,000, 900 greater than in 1909.
For those enormous transactions
balances of only little more than $4,-
900, ,000.0 900 were used.
Four actual national bank failures
marked the year. Final settlement
of the affairs of eighteen insolvent
banks was made, in which depositors
received nearly Sc per cent. These
administrations We're made at an aver
age cost of about per cent on the
collections.
The net earnings of the 1000 ma
tional banks during the year were
more than $154,000000, from which divi-
dends of $105, 100000 were paid-at the
rate of more than 10 per cent on their
capital.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-13
1910 WORST YEAR
FOR u. S. FRAUDS
Trusts Keep Department of JUS
tiCe Busiest, Attorney
General Reports

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-The an
nual report of Attorney General Wick
ersham presented to congress today is
one long story of frauds against the
government.
Trusts, so called and real, their al
legged conspiracies to defeat the law;
land frauds, custom frauds frauds on
the internal revenue, rebates, bucket
shops and fraudulent uses of the mails
have made 1910 the most strenuous
year in the history of the department
of justice,
Prosecution for violations of the
antitrust law were foremost in the
work of the year. Actions, says the
attorney general, are now under way
or pending against the following So
called trusts: Tobacco trust, Standard
Oil company, sugar trust, Hartman
lines, hard coal trust, power trust,
Terminal Railway association of st.
Louis, towing trust on the great lakes,
James A. Patten and others for an al
legged corner in cotton, beef trust,
wholesale grocers' trust, butter and
egg trust, brick trust and bath tub
trust
Most extensive of all frauds against
the government yet discovered are
those in the undervaluations of i'm
ports into the United States. The ex-
tent of the treasury losses can only
be conjectured. Every step of the in
vestigation shows fresh leads.
Prosecutions against the oregon &
California Railroad company and forty
five other defendants to recover $780,
900 acres of lands valued at $50,000,00
which the government claims are il
legally held, are now pending. There
are also under way twenty-four suits
inc
company and others to recover thou
sands of acres of valuable lands, which
the government contends were illegally
patented. probably with the private
knowledge that they we're valuable for
the mineral and oils underneath.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-13
HAMMOND WILL PROPOSE
VAST PROJECT TO RUSSIA
American Engineer, Now in st.
Petersburg, interests Capital

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 12.-John
Hays Hammond, American mining en-
gineer and promoter, arrived here to-
day in the interest of a financial group
to investigate the possibilities for the
investment of American capital in
Russia. The proposals included the
construction of grain elevators, devel--
opment of irrigation, lighting, street
car service and the building of sewers.
G. M. Wilenkin, the Russian financial
agent at Washington, is here, CO
operating with Mr.. Hammond; Inc
Tovoe Vremya is inclined to believe
mai the government will encourage the
American enterprise.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-13
CHINESE, AFTER CAPTURE,
ADMIT VIOLATION OF LAW
Prisoners at San Diego Tell of
Crossing Mexican Line

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 12.-Three contra
hand Chinese two of whom admitted
coming to California via Salina Cruz,
Mex, were placed in the county Jail
this morning.
Two of the Chinese were captured
Yesterday afternoon near Fallbrook,
and one near Bonsal, north or san
Diego. They were turned over to the
in1ntpration inspector stationed at
Oceanside. They were deserted by
their guides and it is believed they are
a part of the band Of smuggled Chinese
landed through the surf near La Jolla
last week.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-13
SHOCK FROM ELECTRIC
LIGHT KILLS CONTRACTOR
Stockton Man Meets Death
Through Defective Wiring

STOCKTON, Dec. 12.-Eckley Hall,
well known contractor of this city. was
killed by electricity at his own home
last night while endeavoring to turn
on an electric light. He had started
to shave and had taken hold of water
faucet before he reached to switch on
the electric light AS he touched the
switch, a circuit was formed and a
voltage was sent through him which
caused his death. His wife found him
a few minutes later in a dying condi-
tion. Death occurred before a physi-
clan could be summoned. 1t is be-
lieved the wiring was defective in the
neighborhood of the Hall home, as two
other people were severely shocked
when endeavoring to switch on lights
Sunday. Mrs. Hall is the sole sur
ViVor.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-13
HERTHEL DENIES GUILT;
EASTERN OFFICER WAITS

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 12.-John Nc
Carr is here from Massachusetts, with a
requisition on Governor Gillett for
Fred w. Herthel, under arrest at
Oakland, who is wanted in Boston for
embezzlement. Some difficulty is be-
ing experienced in securing the papers
and a deputy from the attorney gem
erals office was called in conference
by the governors secretary.
Herthel, an elderly man, stoutly
maintains his innocence. and has en-
gagged attorneys who will fight against
his eXtradition.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-13
ASSERTS THAT MINISTERS
GAIN GRAFT FOR BURlALS

NEW YORK. Dec. I2.--As an iiiustra-
tfon of his declaration that graft runs
through the business system of New York
from top TO bottom" the Rev. DIR. Fred
erick Lynch Of the Pilgrim Congrega-
tionaI church charges that the New York
undertaken in many cases pays fixed
fee to preachers and sections for turning
business over to him.
II had been in New York hardly
month";" says DIR. Lynch, when an un-
dertaker came to me and offered me
rakeoff on every funeral would get
him. OF course, they go to the sections
as well. don't know whether they
have an agreement with the doctors or
not
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-13
ROBBERS TAKE VICTIMS
SHOES; DROP HIM IN SNOW

BAYoNNE, n. j., Dec. 1s.-Peter
scherer Of this city is under the care
of physicians here suffering from the
effects of cold and exposure as . result
of his encounter with two highwaymen
last night. The highwaymen were an
gered at his assertion that he had moth
ing of value, and threw him down in the
snow, one OF them holding him while the
other went through his pockets. Finding
nothing, their rage was SO intensified
that they beat him, removed his shoes
and ran off with them. Scherer had to
walk barefooted mile 20 his home.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-13
LORIMER is NOT GUILTY
OF BRIBERY, SAY SENATORS
Subcommittee Investigating the
Charges Preparing Report

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE sub
committee of the senate which has
been investigating the charges of
bribery in connection with the cleo
ton of Senator William Lorimer of
Illinois, decided unanimously today
that the testimony did not prove any
of the charges made.
The committee took up the evidence
in it's entirety at an executive session.
The motion finally was offered to
report to the full committee of the
senate. On this motion there was no
dissenting vote.
The subcommittee report will be
prepared for the full committee at once
and will be sent to the senate within
a short time.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-13
STANDARD OIL FINE STANDS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-The Stand
ard Oil company of New York must
nav the $4,000 fine imposed on it by
the district court for the western dis
trict of New York for acceptance OF
alleged concessions in the transporta-
tion of petroleum, as a result of the re-
fusal today of the supreme court of
the United States to review the case.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-13
COMMISSIONER REPORTS ON
GOVERNMENT OF NICARAGUA

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE pres
ent government of Nicaragua rests up
on a stable foundation and the Unit
ed States may safely resume diplo-
matte negotiations with that country
in the opinion of Thomas C. Dawson
who represented the state department
on a special mission to Nicaragua.
1t is generally believed that when DR.,
Salvador Castrillo who is en- route tC
this country as the representative of
the Estrada government applies for
recognition as minister the request will
be granted.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-13
BRAZILIAN EMBASSY DENIES
THAT 7 VESSELS MUTINIED
FOREIGN Minister Sends a Cable
gram to Correct Reports

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ito correct
conflicting reports regarding the recent
mutiny in Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian
embassy here today furnished the
press the text of Cablegram from Rio
Branco, Brazilian minister of foreign
affairs
In substance this denies the accuracy
of statements published in London
that the mutiny involved the crews Of
all the seven men-of-war in the harbor.
AS matter of fact, the cable says,
it affected only the soldiers of the
marine barracks in the fortress on the
island of Cobra and several sailors of
the scout cruiser Rio Grande.