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The Prescott daily news., 1911-08-11
THEFTS MlGHTBE REDA1
Attorneys for Cooke, in Wan. Case, Claim Alleged Embs,,.@
 ments Were for Rairoao

Cincinnati, O., June 14.-Tbn1 alleged embezzlement of thousand, dollars from the Big Four Rain company was no embezzlement st but a means of covering up rehas was the declaration made by ,s neys for Edgar S. Cooke of Chio who is on trial charged with enl zling $24,000 from the railroad p| famous Warriner case.
 Charles w. Baker, Cooke's priud counsel, said officials of the road F suspected of taking millions of | lars from the treasury and payh1 as rebates.
 If the truth were known Al serted. Charles Warriner did noti $6f2 900, as charged. He puh1 took two millions more than that he took it for the purposes of the 7 road, and not for himself"
The Prescott daily news., 1911-08-11
DEATH DREAM REALIZED.

A remarkable dream of death w@ mentioned the other day at South ward, England, inquest on an infant named George Mccarthy. 'I had so vivid dream that my daughters child was dead" said Mrs. Hendry, the grandmother of the infant, ''that 1 went early in the morning to her house. l found her in bed, and asked her what was wrong with the child. She replied, He is all right. What did you think was the matter with him?' l told her of my dream, and asked her to look at the baby. She looked, and the child was dead"
The Prescott daily news., 1911-08-11
VICTOR HUGO'S GOLDEN GIFT
Flow the Great Writer Rewarded the Chiffonnler Who Had Found
 He Lost Spoon.

A Paris chiffonnier makes living of sort, and he sometimes, in oyer- hauling the dustbins, comes across a find. In this respect Paris contem- porary relates capital story of Vic tor Hugo. A little silver gilt sou venir spoon, which the poet valued very much, disappeared. Through the carelessness of the maid servant it had found its way into the ash bucket, and in due course into the hands of the chiffonnier who prac- ticed in the district.
 This worthy succeeded in getting the poet to awake from his reveries and to descend from the lofty heights of Olympus, in other words his study, to receive back the lost spoon. Huge was delighted to get back his souvenir. The author of Herman" was never prodigal, 50 he rewarded the chiffonnier by presenting him with . copy of his 'Les Chansons des Rues ct des Sois," saying "There, my man, you will find in it as much gold as is contained in any jewel case in the world. ."-London Globe.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-08-11
EXTRAORDINARY AND OF HIGH CLASS THIS YEAR-ALL SKIN GAMES AND IMMODEST Ex-
 AMBITIONS BARRED.
MANY GREAT ATTRACTIONS
 ARE NOW BEING ENGAGED
Something Will Be Doing All the Time. Sensational Fire-Works, Spectacular Shows Being Negotlat- ed. May Have Daily Aeropane Flights Carrying Passengers.

If the plans now under way by the management are fully completed, the amusement features of the Arkansas State Fair at Hot Springs, October 9-14, will surpass anything ever seen in the state. The management be- lieves in giving the people "a run for their money" and are not cutting ex- pense to do that. The celebrated Wortham & Allen Shows have been engaged to occupy Electric grove. This is an aggregation of sixteen high-class, clean shows, meritorious, sensational and educational in char acter. They also provide three thrill ing free exhibitions. They show this year at Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa and Illinois State Fairs, which ought to be testimonial of their high class. The management have also secured as free acts before the grand stand, the famous Marco Twins and Borceni Troupe, two attractions of wide reputation both in America and Europe. They have also secured Ewings' Zouave Boys Band, of 25 pieces. This band has played for many great gatherings, including some of the largest Chautauquas, and have played before crowned heads in Flu rope. In addition to their high-class music, they do fancy uniform drills and wall-scaling acts.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-08-11
VERSATILE APPLICANT.

A young negro approached the manager of an Alabama theater the other day and said:
 "Mistah, An wants to speak to au- thority."
 "To what?" asked the manager. ''ro authority"
 "0h, I'm the authority here. What is it?"
 "Does yo' want 10 hiah a good comedian?"
 "No."
 "Ah song an dance jest lak Mis- tah Buht Williams"
 Nothing doing"
 The negro hung around. "Say, mistah," he said moment later, "does 70 need a good potah heah ?" "No, got one," said the manager.
 The negro still hung around, Finally he grinned and said:
 "Well, say, Mistah Authority, is yo' got ole suit of clothes yo' doan' need?"
The Prescott daily news., 1911-08-11
IN sclEbcEvILLE.

The Visitor-High Olympus, but there's a beautiful monument! What here could have inspired so costly q structure?
 The Native-That's a tribute to the germ of appendicitis, sir. Come up and read the inscription. You'll see it's token of grateful apprecia- tion from 11,397 surgeons.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-08-11
WHAT MOORE DID.

Frank Moore is young farmer of Garland county, little more than 6 mere boy yet A few years ago he sas some fine pure bred hogs at the State Fair, He was then in hls teens. He bought q couple of pigs. Today he has one of the finest herus 'n the state He took first premium over everything at the Tri.State fair in Memphis last year, and has mace big money from sales. Co thou and do likewise"
The Prescott daily news., 1911-08-11
NOTICE.

NOTICE
 Notice is hereby given that l, J. D. Pelt, ad- ministrator of the estate of J. J, Pelt, de- ceased. by virtue of an order of the Nevada County Probate Court, will on the
 SECOND DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1911. between the hours fixed by law for judicial sales, sell to the highest bidder, for cash. in front of the store house of c, A. Fincher in Falcon, Nevada County, Arkansas all the promiSsoIy notes due to and belonging to the estate of J. J. Pelt, deceased which have been listed by me as assets of said estate, and which have not been paid,
 This August 1. 1911.
 J. D, PELT Administrator,
The Prescott daily news., 1911-08-11
FOOLISH QUESTION.

"How did you get the bruised face? P "It was caused by the hatracl last night"
 Accidentally"
 "No think it attacked me pur- rnsely."
The Prescott daily news., 1911-08-11

Her Father-You must remem- Der; hssr; sir, that we only have one daugh- ter. | Her Suitor-Well-I-er-er- only want one, sir.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-08-11
In the Nevada Court of Common Pleas

Thos C. McRae W, " Tompkins and D. l., McRae, doing business as attorneys under the firm name and style of Me Rae X Tompkins Plaintins vs Fletcher Davis and Margaret Davis Defendants
 WARNING ORDER The defendants Fletcher Davis and Marga. ret Davis, are each warned 10 appear in the Nevada Court of Common Pleas and answer the complaint of McRae X romplSins Witness IlY hand as Clerk of said Court on this the 2itn day of July, 1911.
 r, k. Murrah Clerk.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-11-23

shoe large enough to raise ! family
in, when By stopping ct Dan H's.
shack be could have secured one
large enough to accommodate all the
rats IN the place and then hang ont
9 Rooms to rent. " sign.
Captain Whelan passed through
the chapel the other day while the
orchestra was at practice and stop
ped for moment to listen to the
music of that fine old song, Silyery
Threads Among the Gold. = That
was just grand Professor" remarked
the Captain, / just felt like cry
ing. There is a whole lot of truth
in that song Yes.' said Prof.
Burchard. and there was some class
to the way the Trombone played it.
for sure. "
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-11-23
Mirror Mail
ditor of The Mirror.

Editor of The Mirror,
Dear sir: Replying to your invita-
ton to contribute a chapter to the Sc.
rial story being written by the liter.
airy lights of our colony. / beg tc
acknowledge receipt of the MSS. OF
the various contributors to date
What has thus far been written
bears all the ear marks and evi.
dences of a first class piece of fic-
ton, and / should be very glad in
deed to add my little mite, but fol
the fact that the time remaining al
my disposal is all to short for such
purpose. In view of the fact that
my departure is but day or two
hence, / trust that you will accep,
this letter in lieu thereof in the same
spirit in which it is offered.
It would indeed be a difficult task
to attempt to cover period of prac-
tically eight years spent inside these
grim stone walls, but il this letter
succeeds in carrying word OF
cheer and good will to the many
friends and acquaintances left be-
hind / will rest content.
Since taking up his abode here
the writer has seen many come and
go, and some perhaps, not realizing
that the mills of the gods grind
slow but, exceedingly fine. have
returned again to assume the bur-
den where it was dropped. While
the strict discipline and dreary rou-
tine of prison life leaves its mark
on all Of us, it is nevertheless true
that the great majority of men leav-
ing here take up life at the point
where they left off IN the never
say-die" spirit and become good and
upright citizens in every sense of
the word. This change b as not
been brought about by the feeling
that the term in prison is dire
punishment for their offense or mis-
demeanor. What has occurred ID
simply that the law has stepped IN.
at q critical point in the mans life
where By his false steps be would
drift ever downward and he is de-
tanned in prison long enough to re-
form or be made into new man.
The old saying once criminal al
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-11-23

ways criminal viii not down.
be modern tendencies Of all crimii-
nal law and ideas Of prison reform
are nnalterably opposed to any such
theory and are based on the fact
that 9 man in prison is Of no more
use to society than dead man.
Under the new law in our state the
m an entering prison no longer
leaves all hope behind" but knows
the time is not far off when he will
be given the opportunity to go ont
in the world and show his true
worth.
+ While new innovations n d
changes in discipline in other pris-
ons. during the past decade, have
been announced with much bombast
and deal of newspaper space has
been given them, it is the opinion
of the writer that along these lines
none have made more rapid strides
forward or more progress than has
the Minnesota State prison. It is
quite probable the above statement
will be subjected to much criticism
by come of those confined here. But
in all the more important things
it is essentially true. We are all
prone to get in the rut where trivial
matters assume huge proportions on
our horizon. because Of the narrow
confines to which we are com
mitted. Having often been in this
state speak from experience, and
the time arriving when but a few
days stand between them and sweet
liberty, am willing to wager they
will be of the same opinion.
And now in conclusion allow me
to thank you personally for the gen.
terous amount Of literature with
which you have kept me supplied
and your unfailing courtesy at all
times. To all the friends, for the
many kind remarks and hearty good
will; to the officials, for the numer.
Gus kindnesses and privileges,
again say thank you.
With best regards and go d
wishes. Boobies.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-11-23
New Prison Notes ).
lBy Blondy)


After spending week at tn e
State Fair as exhibit "A for t he
Irvine department. it has taken me
two months to recouperate. but with
your permission I'll try and furnish
the family journal with any notes
that / may get hold of here.
Blondy."
Rev. Budlong held chapel service
here Sunday a. m. He hopes to
form a first class quartette here in
the near future.
The old shop only awaits the
word to start in and make some
Irvine. 1t was over hauled com
pletely and is now in first class
shape.
New faces are appearing here all
the time to, replace those gone to
greener fields. Young Butch left
on parole last Wednesday, but don'i
tell Old Butch or Uncle John.
Work has let up a little on the
building since the snow commenced
to fly, but they done a lot of work
this last summer and things bid fail
to be finished a year from now.
There has been change made among
the guards here, lately, as follows
Guard Kimpe r, formally on the
wall is now night dormitory keeper,
guard Montgomery has taken Mr.
Kimper's place on the wall.
Deputy Backland's all star squad
received an extra plug, Sunday oil
two ago. for their fine showing a,
drill. We onlyrhave one company
but every man carries himself like
soldier. The last two Sundays
we have used one of the large empty
shops for drill as the snow was on
the ground.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-11-23
Extracts From MastGlDiGcGsOf
The Worlds Literature
EJ;tod RI n
Edited By 3. &. 2.

You have seen the tops of the
hills afame witt morning g 0 d
while the plain and the valley were
in the shadow. Even SO it is with
the life of soul. If you want to
know mans spiritual prospects it
IS in the hills you must lift up your
eyes. You must Judge his morning
hours, not by what he does, but by
what he thinks. You must measure
him by his aspirations, not in the
mans deeds, but in his desire to do.
George Matheson.
Men at some time are masters Of
their fates. Shakespeare.
The quality of mercy is not strand,
1t drobpeth as the gentle rain from
heaven
Upon the place beneath; it is twice
blest;
It biesseth him that gives and him
that takes;
IT'S mightiest in the mightiest: it
becomes
The throned monarch better than
his crown;
His sceptre shows the force of tenn
poral power.
The attribute to awe and majesty,
Wherein doth sit the dread and fear
Of kings;
But mercy is above this sceptred
sway;
It is entbroned in the hearts of kings,
1t is an attribute to God himself;
And earthly power doth then show
likest Gods
When mercy seasons Justice.
Shakespeare's Merchant of Ven
ice"
tbs true there is much to be done
and perhaps you are weak-handed;
but stick to it steadily and you will
see great effects; for constant drop
ping wears away stones; and by dill
igence and patience the mouse ate in
two the cable; and little strokes fell
great oaks. Benz. Franklin,
Have good will
70 all lives. letting unkindness die
And greed and wrath, SO that your
hyee Be made
Like soft airs passing BY.
Edwin Arnold.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-11-23

At the November meeting of the
Parole Board held here on the Goth,
three discharges from parole and
six paroles were granted. The
Board considered fifteen applica-
tons. Among the lucky ones were
A. J.. H., young Steady; E. NJ,
the Warden's runner, known here
abouts as Eli, both of whom had
their sentences commuted at the re-
cent meeting of the Pardon Board,
and E. n. who has held position
as clerk in the Turkeys office FOR
several months past.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-11-23
Caught in the Act
4. f. B.

Our bass drummer and first cornet
are also first class songsters and
Prof. Burchard, in due time, will
present them for approval.
Beau Esprita, for your
kindness, and allow me to recipro-
cate by saying, that no writer in
here deserves more praise than your
self.
The trail leading from the Sane
tum to Chief Schatz' s Office has been
smoking all week, and if the Chief
wants to dodge big shoe bill, we
would advise him to hurry up that
motor.
There amt no use talking Prof.
Webb, as an entertainer, has few
if any equals. His singing of Alex
anders Rag Time Band, sure made a
hit. The funny stunts Webb does
with his eyes and hands is show
all by itself.
liked Herr. Limberger's
items in last weeks issue of The
Mirror and | can say safely say that
every inmate here would be doubly
pleased to hear friend w. sing. The
young fellow possesses an unusual
II sweet. strong voice, and we trust
to hear from him in the near future.
Capital Punishment" was the
title of paper read by VIM. n. at
last Sundays meeting of the Chau-
tauqua Circle, and it should be read
by every reader of The Mirror and
published by every newspaper in
the State. 1t was one Of the very
best papers before the Circle.
To Friend r. G., the gentleman
with the colored name. / would say
that the aforesaid mentioned Rat
must have been fresh fsh to travel
way down to my apartments for q
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-11-23

Guard Derogisch has, for some
time past been acting as general
utility man and his duties, though
veried, are not particularly ardious.
Last Saturday he shouldered a lad
der several yards in length, and made
an inspection of the outer bastons Of
Castle Sorrow. but whether, be
found any rents, clefts or low places
in same, we are unable to say.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-11-23

There was some little excitement
last Thursday noon when a fire
alarm was turned in from shop X.
The fire boys were speedily on the
scene. but there was no need OF
their services. The trouble was
caused by belt becoming entan-
gled with the safety fire apparatus,
jerking off one Of the valves and
thus giving the alarm. The valve
was replaced at once, and beyond d
wetting of the floor IN the immedi-
ate vicinity, no damage was done.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-11-23

NOTICE-For the benefit of late
arrivals we will again state that no
addresses are to be written on their
copies of The Mirror. Inmates
wishing to send their paper out,
should write the address plainly on
separate slip of paper, together
with their own name and register
number and hand same to guard.
This will assure prompt attention.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-11-23

Thursday night of last week ush-
cred In the second big snow of the
season. It fell to the depth of sew
en- or eight inches and required sew
eral hours work Friday morning to
clear 1T from the walks.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-11-23

Capt. Whelan's Mexican was the
most surprised person in the institu-
ton last Friday morning, when he
awoke to find the ground covered
with several inches Of snow and the
large fakes still falling. Hombre,
as he is known hereabouts, is ma
tive of the hot country far to the
south, and the snow storm of last
Friday was the first he had ever
seen.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-11-23

Alexander's Rag Time Band" as
rendered by Prof. Webb at b e
Chautauqua meeting, last Sunday,
was grand. to say the least. OF
course an encore was demanded of
the professor. and he afterwards de-
lighted those present with q comical
readering of Finnigan's Iris b
Band.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-11-23

Battling B., and an assistant spent
few days in Tailor Nelson's baili-
wick r e Gently addressing several
Thousand envelopes for the Irvine
Department.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-11-23

Mr.. Westlund, who acted as House
Steward for several months past is
now enjoying a we'll earned vaca-
cation. Mr.. Picullel is in charge of
the House Stewards department at
present. .
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-11-23

Mrs. Hinkle, Mrs. John Tracy
and Mrs. E. Brasser, all of White
Bear, Mimi. were escorted through
the prison by guard Clapperton and
wife, last Thursday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-11-23

The Kangaroos suffered gre
yous loss recently, when Beau Es-
prita, their press agent and chief
guide, went over to the enemy--the
Roustabouts. No blame can be
placed on Beau for his action, how
ever, as he was but obeying orders,
but it seems more than passing
strange that the Roustabouts should
have obtained SO strong drag
after losing so many victories to the
Kangaroos during the past summer.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-11-23

Hello, Blonde! You bane har jet?
Vel, vel, das is gued. Now you be
gued fellar and write some New
Prison notes for das Mirror efery
week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-11-23

Sinbad was transferred. from the
front gate to the flee room last
week. preparatory to going on night
duty in the engine room.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-11-23
Population

Total number of inmates -. 754
Working at New Prison ..... 81
Received during week. Is
Discharged during week.. 8.
Number in First Grade. $50
Number in Second. Grade. 49,. I67
Number in Third Grade.
Parole
Last serial number. 1888
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-11-23
MlRRORETTE9
Rev. Budlong called at the prison
Saturday morning.

Foreman Alexander escorted a
party of visitors through the insti-
tuition Monday morning.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-11-23

Our bass drummer and first cornet
are also first class songsters and
Prof. Burchard, in due time, will
present them for approval.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-10-03
COMMERCIAL Gibbs To
Be REPRESENTED here
OCTOBER II IS DATE WHICH HAS
BEEN SET ASIDE FOR
FEDERATION,
Prominent Boosters From All Sec.
tions of State Will Be Guests Of
Exposition City on That Occasion.

Among the big days at the Industrial
Exposition will be the convention of
the federation of commercial bodies of
the state. 1t is expected that at least
500 members of civic bodies will at
tend this convention on October H.
A number of prominent speakers have
been engaged for the occasion and it
is expected that much good will be ac-
complished in the way of municipal i'm
provements and civic uplift.
Among the noted speakers for COM
mercial club day is DR.. John M. Gil
lette, head professor of sociology at the
state university of Grand Forks. He
will lecture on civic improvement OF
small cities, and discuss various agen-
cies of social uplift The civic improve
ment league will meet with his indorse-
ment, as we'll as commercial clubs and
other civic societies.
The presidents of the different COM
mercial bodies of the state will speak
and the meeting promises to be one
of great Importance.
The meeting will not be confined tc
members of the federation, all com.
mercial bodies being invited to partici-
pate.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-10-03

foot were crushed He was rushed to
St. Alexius hospital. where the
broken limb was set and is getting
along as we'll as could be expected at
the present time.
Auto Turns Turtle.
About 5 O'Clock Monday afternoon
l. E. Sheppard, liveryman of Brad
dock, was driving his Ford auto south
of town. The party with him COM
prised his two sons, James and Don
aid Sheppard, and Eugene kilmer
and Hans Olson. In making a turn
the auto skidded and turned turtle.
Sheppard had two ribs broke; his
son, James, had one rib broken, and
the other members OF the party were
severely bruised and scratched. The
machine was badly wrecked, the wind
shield being smashed and the right
front wheel, the right fender. lamps
and radiator damaged beyond repair.
The injured members were brought to
a local hospital, where they were
made as comfortable as possible.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-10-03
WILSON HAS Charge OF
RED river EXHIBIT

FARGO Forum: Fred M. Wilson of
Grand Forks, formerly advertising
manager of The Herald at that place,
is in the city today making arrange
ments for the display of the Red
River valley products at the North
Dakota Industrial exhibition now on
at Bismarck.
In the morning Mr.. Wilson will 60
to the capital city, where he will take
charge of the display of products that
will represent the valley. The grow
ings themselves will be shipped to.
day by fast freight to Bismarck and
there upon the arrival of the manager
of the exhibit.
Only three counties IN the valley
have as yet sent in their exhibit.
These are Cass, Grand Forks and
Richland counties. 1t is expected
that Pembina, Walsh and Trail coun-
ties will have their exhibits in Fargo
tomorrow and they will be forwarded
at once to Bismarck to place along
with the other part of the display.
H. Amerland Of Fargo, who is one
of the most interested boosters of the
Red River valley display, stated this
afternoon that the crop products OF
the valley would make good show
ing. He has not yet seen the prod
ucts of the other counties at the In.
dustrial Exposition, but feels that the
products sent out from here will be
first class.