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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1913-09-11
REFORMATION AND
The INDIVIDUAL
You Cannot Reform Mankind at One
Sweep; You Will Have to do Your
Work on The Individual. The Success
Of The Latter is Being Rapidly Proven.

Not a great many years ago those
who were interested in reform were
working on a scheme whereby de-
generate mankind as whole might
be reformed at one sweep, but they
were on the wrong track, and today
every effort is being made to save
the individual rather than to waste
time on the mass. and the success
that is being attained along this line
goes to show beyond doubt, that
the right method has at last been
reached.
Reforma ion is retaining, and
some one has said. 1T is hard to
teach an old dog new tricks" yet
that same thing is being done every
day. 1t is not impossible to lay
aside old habits and take on new.
but all the world knows that every
thing that is enjoyable or worth hav-
ing comes only by hard work and
much of it.
Those who are undergoing the
processes of reformation are, in
many cases, casting aside the habits
of life time and are endeavoring to
form ne and better ones.
The secret of reformation lies in
readiness of the person to be re-
formed.
Unless man wants to be re-
formed, and actually and sincerely
puts forth his best efforts to show
society that he isa true man in every
sense Of the word, there is no use in
trying to reform him.
1t is purely a matter of choice
with the individual.
Reformation appeals to the man
with the ordinary intelligence who
has gone wrong and statistics prove
that only those who are gifted with
the right amount of grey matter are
capable of reform. while on the
other hand it is clearly shown that
those who will not or cannot be re-
formed are just OFT little or else their
ancestors lacked few wheels in
their mental machinery.
1t is for the individual to prove
whether or not he is gifted with at
least ordinary intelligence, whether
or not he can reform after having
gone wrong. To lie down on the
job and say Il can't or Il wont"
proves beyond a doubt that one is
short of brains unless he wishes to
throw the blame on his ancestors.
1t requires courage to try to per-
form, to try to start on the right
path in the face of the grins and
taunts that are thrown at one by the
gang" and of course a man will
slip and slide on his first attempts to
climb the ladder of respectability.
but by constant effort and by grasp
ing the many helping hands that are
being held out to those in distress
he will eventually stand on the
heights in his own strength as a
man amoung men.-Advance.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1913-09-11

helps to lift hardship off of those
dependent on the prisoner; the fam
lily should not be punished for the
shortcomings of the father.
The daily sentinel., 1913-05-23

Our catalogue Of sinks is very in
teresting, with its wall hanging, cor
ner and recess patterns. 1t is free
to all interested in good plumbing
and good fiXtures-J. G. Mckenzie,
545 Colorado avenue.
The daily sentinel., 1913-05-23
TUBERCULOSIS IS
DECREASING SAYS
FRENCH LECTURER
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Paris, May 23-Lecturing before
the Lyceum Club Of France, Professor
Metchnikoff declared that tuberculos-
is was decreasing, and had been do
ing so steadily for the last 40 years
This satisfactory state of affairs was
particularly noticeable in London
Boston, Copenhagen and Hamburg
the professor said. In the last-named
city the number of cases has dropped
from q to 10 per 10000 inhabitants
in IL years.
NJ. Metchnikoff believes that the un-
conscious absorption of attenuated Vi
rus has a great deal to do with the
immunity noticed among persons liv-
ing in constant contact with centers
of infection. tuberculosis will prob
ably disappear. he said, in the same
way as leprosy, which has long ceased
to be contagious That day, however
is a long way off yet, and there is
still much work to be done by scien-
lists in the laboratory and pi.ysreians
in the sic-room.
The daily sentinel., 1913-05-23
Former Cowboy on
Pinon Mesa, Medic
at the Age of sc

Joseph T. Clark, an old time cow
puncher, who rode the Pinon Mesa
range when Orson Adams and Wen
dell p. Ella were wearing chaps and
hunting the chuck wagon every night
at p. m, was a visitor in the city
the first of the week with Major A.
T. Wharton and family, just across
the Main street bridge. He left yes
tcrday for the coast.
Mr.. Clark who watched this
countys earliest history has just
proven himself most remarkable
man. Having succeeded in business
and wanting something to do to i'm
prove his mind, he took up the study
of medicine and at the age of &C has
Just graduated from a medical col
lege in Massachusetts and was on his
way home when he stopped off here
to see old friendsh Mr. Clark's many
friends were astounded to have him
show his title NJ. D. and he intends
to go back to his home in Los Angeles
and practice.
Dr.. Joseph Clark as he must now
he called has always been a very
studiuus man and when riding after
cattle here, was never without read
ing matter.
The daily sentinel., 1913-05-23
Passenger Agent.

James Baker, travelling passenger
agent of the Missouri Pacific. is here
and f. F. Walling, freight man of the
same road, is also here.
The daily sentinel., 1913-05-23
Cross to be OWn
Commission Man

w. B. Gross, well known fruit
grower of the Fruitvaie section, who
returned to Denver last Saturday,
states that he is going to market all
his fruit himself after this, due TO
his great success in getting high
prices for his apples last fall. He
took several cars east to Boston with
him, and there sold the apples, all of
them very perfect stock at so per
box. Many of the apples were sold
direct to the largest hotels and res
taurants in New York and Boston,
where they were advertised on the
menus as the Gross King" apples.
Mr.. Cross says that he will not be
discouraged again by conditions over
the country, but viii work hard to
raise the very best fruit with no fear
of being able to sell them himself
The daily sentinel., 1913-05-23
Moving to South Dakota.

FEONITU 10 oUUtII OtfkUIH.
C. G. Simpson and family leave to-
day for Devils Lake, S. D., to make
their home, after five years resi-
dence here. Mr. Simpson owns a
ranch at DEVILS Lake.
The daily sentinel., 1913-05-23
Fishing Season
Opens Sunday

Fishing season opens Sunday and
]. A. Winnie of this city will be one
of the very first on the grounds. He
leaves Saturday morning, fully equip
ped for trout getting and will stop
at Curricanti on the narrow guage
to flick flies over the waters of the
Gunnison, as long as he feels like.
Several other local fishermen of ex-
perience are planning early cam
campaigns and doubtless Hannah
Creek will have its first swarm of
human fly tossers Sunday.
The daily sentinel., 1913-05-23
STEEL FLUhE

mace by the Hess F'lume Company
is INSURANCE against seepage. Bet
ter put in permanent galvanized
steel waterway before it is too late.
Why waste a lot of your water
where it does harm when you can
deliver every drop where it is
needed through the modern steel
flue, cheaper first cost than wood
or concrete and lasts longer. Wood
decays and concrete disintegrates
through action of allali water.Ask
us about it, we have made study
of the subject. Hess Flume Co.,
Frank II. Hall, Agent, 21i Electric
building; phone Junction 2i1. We
do the engineering work.
The daily sentinel., 1913-05-23
Down from Mesa

Lee Prewitt of Mesa is numbered
among the visitors in the city this
week.
The daily sentinel., 1913-05-23

Lap duster prices one week. Fred
Mantey.
The daily sentinel., 1913-05-23

Hughes in City Today.
j. II. Hughes. travelling passenger
agent of the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy railway, is in the city this
week on business.
The daily sentinel., 1913-05-23
FLOOD PROTECTION
WANTED BY NATIONAL
DRAINAGE CONGRESS

Associated Press.
Washington, May 23.-Thirty-three
states were represented at the meet
ing of the general educational COM
mittee of the National Drainage Con-
gress here today. The committee ar
ranged to present to President Wilson
the resolutions which were adopted
by the last drainage congress for the
creation of a department OF public
works and the adoption of a national
policy for flood protection.
The daily sentinel., 1913-05-23
buster sale one week. Fred Mantey
UnequaIed for a Bad Cold.

Asy any one who has tried it and
he will tell you that Chamberlain' s
Cough Remedy has never been equal
ed. Miss Clara Oster, House Springs,
Mo, when speaking of this remedy,
said: Il feel sure that Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is the best on
the market to cure a cough or bad
cold on the lungs. | am only too
pleased to say few words in its
praise" For sale by all druggists.
may 1881
The daily sentinel., 1913-05-23
PROFESSIONAL COLUMN
ELDRIDGE G. WOOLWINE
Physicians and Surgeons

Office, SIS Main street; phone
junction 125.
c. II. Woolwine. M. D.; resi-
dence, phone Junction 4SS; room
s, SIS Main street.
E. F. Eldridge, M. D.; residence
538 Chipeta avenue; phone juno
tion 107.
All medicines furnished from
our own laboratory and put up by
ourselves, thus avoiding mistakes.
The daily sentinel., 1913-05-23
considering
ASSIGNMENTS
Washington, May 23.-The demo-
cratic majority of the house ways and
means committee met today to con-
slider committee assignments.
Correction.

The Sentinel upintentionally stat
ed last night that Miss Rebekah Mill
has just returned from Denver
university. Miss Miller has returned
from the Leland Powers School of
Oratory in Boston, where she has
been studying this year. She was
formerly q student in ID. u, which
gave foundation for the error.
The daily sentinel., 1913-05-23
20 HIGHER DEGREES ARE
CONFERRED BY BOULDER
Sentinel Special Servlce.

Sentinel Special Service.
Boulder, Volo., May 22.-Twenty
higher degrees will be bestowed by
the University of Colorado at the an
nual commencement on June 4.
These degrees are given in recogni-
tion of efficient and valuable work
along original lines, the candidate in
each case choosing his own subject.
The daily sentinel., 1913-05-23
Back to Rcdvale.

Rev. ]. f. Walker, who has been
here attending the meeting of the
ongregationalists, and who was
chosen moderator of the Western
Slope ssociation, A left for his home
in Redvale' this morning.
The daily sentinel., 1913-05-23
Weldon Leayes.

George P. Weldon of Ft. Collins
left for that city this morning after
attending to business matters here.
He stated before leaving that he will
leave Ft. Collins for California with
his family about June 10, TO take up
his duties on the coast.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-18
REV. OLIVER T. MAeNELL
Addresses Graduating Glass Of &. Jo- seSohfs Schoot-Rev. Father Bannon Presents Medals and Diplomas.

Rev, o. T. MagneiIs address to the graduating class of St. Josepf's school was very eloquent the orator being the rector of the Cakholio church at WetheEsdfeld and an editor of the Catholic Transcript. Other features of the Interesting exercises were an organ and violin selection by Mrs. Ed mond Porteia1oe and Harry, Tobin: a selection by the chuar entitled Veni Creator after which the act of con- secration to the Sacred Heart was re- cited by Peter Joseph Carcio> The act Of consecratiun to the Blessed Virgin was reoited by Ethel Rose Connor aft CT which there was an organ and vto- lin selection by Mrs. Edmond Porte lance and Harry ToabiI, Rev, Father Ramon presented medals for excel aence in studies and also presented the diplomas
 Those receiving medals were: Gold Hsdsl for excellence in studies, Yer excellence in studies, Helen Marie Currans gold medal for excellence In Christian doctrine, Hattie Mildred smith, silver medal for excellence in Christian doctrine. Mary Jenkins. The exercises. after the address of Father Magnell. were brought to a close with the benediCtaon of the Blessed Sacra- nent The graduates sang the hymn, Holy God. We Praise Thy Name.
 The members of the graduating class were: Peter Joseph Carcio, Will lam Henry Casey, Ethel Rose Connor Helen Marie Curran, Henry Joseph Flynn, Florence Gertrude Grady, Bertha Agnes Hoffman, Helen Mary Hurley, Francis Raymond Hurlihe, Veronica Mary Jenkins, Mary Jenkins, Walter Claire Bernadette Elizabeth Murphy, Ahomas Joseph Pickett, John Michael Ryan. Catherine Josephine Shea. Hattie Mildred Smith, James Hayes Souires. Palmer diplomas were conferred on Mary Catherine Hickey and Elizabeth Mary McCabe. Palmer certificates of improvement were con- 8erxed upon Bertha Agnes Hoffman, Heaen Mary Hurley, Mary Jenwins. Mary Lynch, Mary A Wilson
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-18
METHoDlsTs TO BUILD
Will Utilize Vacant Lot for One Story Store Building, Which May Be Added to Later.

The official board of the Methodist church has decided to utilize the lot south of the church on Church street, constructing a one-story building for store purposes, to cost from $2,OO0 to S2.5O0 and to be erected so that an- other story may be added when deem ed advisable The building committee is Rev. w O. NuzuIn. the pastor. ". c Lyman, Arthur Johnson, A. C.. Scripture and G. H. Hall At the off, cial board meeting Monday evening the report of the engineer was submit. ted. He recommends the erection of a store building. one story high, IS by 58 feet, leaving a space between the church and the new building Of five feet. This will prevent 1npalring the light and ventilation of the church. He further recommends a method of excavation that will eliminate any danger to the foundation of the church. The plans for the building make provision so that later if the church so desires another story can be easily added to the building.
 The other plan is for the erection of a two-story structure, making provis- ion for offices in front and parish rooms in the rear. The estimated cost of a one-story building is $2,0O0 and of a two o-story building $5,o00.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-18
Personals,

W. H. Shippee of Danfelson was one of the dealers in antiques to attend the MacfarIar1.e auction Tuesday.
 Mrs. c. c. Edgarton is in Northamp- ton, Mass, attending the commence ment exercises at Smith college.
 Ernest P. Chesbro Jr., employed as an automobile salesman in Bridgeport, spent the week end at his home in this city.
 William Foran, the vaudeville actor has arrived in town for a vacation of several weeks. He has had a most successful season.
 Judge and Mrs. Andrew J. Bowen were in Eastford Monday, attending the funeral of Mrs. Warren Keith. a niece of Mrs. Bowen.
 Miss Doris French is home from Wellesley for the summer and has as her guests Misses Mildred Osborn and Zada Walker of Batavia, N, r., and Eilda Russell of Jacksonville, Fla,
 Senator Frank Woodruff and his brother, Robert Woodruff of New Ha- ven, accompanied by their wives, re- turned to their home Monday in their automobile after spending few days in Chaplin.
 Mrs. Charles l.. Fillmore is seriously i'll at her home, 92 Pearl street. Mir. and Mrs. Fillmore few months ago celebrated the 63d anniversary of their marriage. On account of Mrs. Fill more's advanced years much anxiety is felt concerning her condition.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-18

of Francis $. Long post, G. A. R.. of this city. The deceased was born in Greenwich, R. l., In 1841. He was the son of James and Susan (Kelley4 Mill er) Leach After the war he came to Wfllimantic and went to Coventry where he worked in the mill MT. Leach then moved to Windham and for over thirty five years was a soap man ufacturer After that he raised gar den vegetables for the local market on the farm being conducted now by his son, Owen D. Leach. MT Leach was well known and was a staunch repub- lica1l, although he never sought or held any office. He was a member of the First Spiritualist society of this city. Besides his widow he leaves son and daughter. Owen D, Leach and Mrs. Mabel Bowen, both of Windham. MT. Leach was a charter member of Nat chaug lodge. No 22, Knights of Pyth- ias MT Leach had many political, personal and fraternal friends who es- teemed him highly.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-18
Glass Members Who Attended Reunion
 at Lake.

The following members of the class of 1912. ". H. S., and their friends were present at the class reunion at Coventry lake Monday: Misses Alice C. Bugbee, Elcia E. Casey, Lillian L. Cheney, Minnie V. Converse, Ruth D. DavoI, Julia T. F1aherty, Gladys V. Geer, Bernice A. Hewitt, Gladys M. Hewitt, Ruby E. Higgins, Helen s. Huntington, Helen A. Knight, Alice M. Latimer, Dorothy l.. MacFarlane, Mary l.. Mccarthy. Helen c. Packer, Harriet K. Porter, Alice L. Shea and Ellen A. Sheridan, and Allan w. Hoxie. John w. Keirans Arthur F. Kimba1l, A. Lewellyn Latham, Horace k. Little and Russell ". Potter. It was voted to have another reunion next year
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-18
THROWN FROM MOTORCYCLE.
Everett 0. Wood, in 7oth Year, sus-
 taiHs Cuts and Bruises.

Danielson, June 17-Everett c. Wood was quite badly injured when he was thrown from his motorcycle while rid ing along east of Moosup Tuesday. MT. Wood was brought to the Moosup sta ton where he was met by his daughter, Miss Edith, and assisted to his home here. Mir. Wood struck on his face when he fell from the machine and re- ceived various cuts and bruises, his nose being injured, besides 8 severe cut over the left eye. He was also bruised about the body and on one leg. MT. Wood is one of the oldest motor cycle operators in Connecticut, being within a few months of 70 years of age but is very active man, and for years past has used 8 bicycle cover ing this territory on business trips. He procured the motorcycle only a few weeks ago,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-18
WLIIMANTIC

not supporting the local democratic candidates for judge and deputy judge of the Willimantic police court and their alliance with the local political municipal ring is such as to weaken the democratic party strength in this city. It is stated the compensation commissioners office is rich political plum with a salary of s4,000 per year and an allowance of $2,000 per annum for expenses, for a term of four years. Thinking democrats say that if Gov ernor Baldwin appoints one of the commissioners from Willimantic that he could do his party and the state no better service than to consider dem ocrats Of ability and high standing and the names of several prominent men have been mentioned.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-18
MYSTIC
Graduating Exercises at Oral School Bishop Brewster to Confirm Class of Five-MinstreIS Melted SIPS.

The graduating exercises of the Mys- tic Oral school took place in the as semhly hall Tuesday afternoon and were largely attended by friends who had come to see the work accom- plished at the school The following programme was well carried out
 Lords Prayer, advanced class; first exercises in speech and lip reading, beginners class; salutatory and essay, History of the Mystic Oral School, Miss Annie R. Terry: Three Little Chickadees, Marion Kaeppel; The Lit- tie Marquis Inheritance, Mrs. Brill :; Current Events and Geography, ad- vanced class; The Dandelion, Ella Spooner; address. William l. Spfcer; essay, Abraham Lincoln. and valedic- tory. Alfred Johnson Psalm xxiii, ad- vanced class; dumbbell drill, large boys and girls.
 This years graduates are Miss An nie Terry and Alfred Johnson. The school closes a very successful year.
 To Confirm Five.
 Rt. Rev. Chauncey B. Brewster of Hartford. Episcopal bishop of Connec- ticut, will make a visit to St. Mark S Episcopal church Sunday evening at 7.30 o'clock and will administer the rite of confirmation to a class of five candidates who are being prepared by Dr. Wellman, who is supplying at the church this month.
 Offered PrineipaIship.
 Mrs. Maud Prescott, who has taught the seventh and eighth grades at the Mystic academy for several years, has been asked to become principal to suc- ceed A. l.. Pitcher, resigned.
 Local Jottings.
 Capt Charles P. Maxon of New York has been at his summer home in Millers Point for a few days.
 Thomas Doyle and Harry Douglas have returned to Putnam after spend ing several days at their homes here.
 Kenneth Bates and Jack Wheeler are to be among the graduates at the Westerly high school this year.
 Thatcher Hatch of Boston is the guest of his parents, Rev. and Mrs. c. T. Hatch, at the Methodist parsonage for the summer.
 Mir and Mrs J. Henry Hill have returned from a visit in Norwich.
 Dr. c. F. Congdon was Norwich visitor Tuesday
 Alexander Jordan of Norwich was
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-18

afternoon and went to their summer cottage at Hayward's lake.
 Charles T. Wilson of Worcester was calling on friends in town Tuesday.
 Miss Margaret Bunyan, who Is at tending Smith college. Northampton, Mass. is at her home on South Main street for the summer vacation.
 New Jewish Lodge.
 Judge Leonard A. Smithkin of New York, grand master of the Indepen- dent Order AhaVa.s Israel. was wis itor at the new synagogue. Sunday. A large audience greeted the judges appearance. Although Judge Smith kin could spend only few hours in Colchester, as he was due in New York Sunday night, he found time to de- liver a short speech at the synagogue and the same was heartily applauded by all With the judge there was present Abraham Cohen, second dep uty grand master of the order. Mon day evening at Lazinsk's hall,T there was organized under the directions of Israel Beck, organized of the Indepen- dent Order Ahavas Israel, a new lodge of the order which will be known as Harry ElgaFt AhaVas Israel lodge
 Representative Harry Elgart, the standard bearer was warmly received at the first meeting and was acclaim ed the standard bearer of the new lodge by every member present with out a single objection. The lodge starts cut with 8 charter membership of 30.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-18
FUNERALS.
George E. Fay.

The funeral of George E. Fay was held Tuesday afternoon at the home, 656 Main street Rev. w. o. Nuzum, pastor of the Methodist church, off, ciated There was a, large attendance, including delegations from the local lodge, A B. S., and Painters union, of which the deceased was a member. The bearers were Calvin Parish, Rob ert McKell, Clayton Easterbrook, rep resenting Wiiiimantic lodge, No. 120. American Benefit society; Robert J. Warner, Joseph Goldsbefough and Charles Perkins. representing the Painters local Burial was in the Will Iimantic cemetery in charge of Under taker H. N. Tenn.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-18
Hearing on Columbia Avenue Lay-o

rearing on Soiun7Eia avenue Lay out
 Highway Commissioner c. J. Bennett of Hartford visited Willimantic Mon day and held a hearing on the pro- posed layout of Columbus avenue, a proposed state road as a part of a trunk line. The proposed highway was viewed by Commissioner Bennett, Dep uty Commissioner Nicols, Mayor Dan ieI P. Dunn, Corporation Counsel Thomas J. Kelley. Alderman O'Connor, chairman of the street committee, and City Engineer Robert E. Mitchell. Mrs. Adelaide Stanton, MT. Warner, repre- senting the Harden Fitch estate, MT. Potter, having land to be taken. and representatives of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad and the Central Vermont railroad were all present at the hearing. Mrs. Stan ton, if she received other land in ex- change. would suffer little if any dam age. MT. Potter will suffer little dam age and the only real claim for dam ages was presented by the Harden Fitch estate, estimated at $500. It is expected the work of building the road will begin soon.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-18

the guest Tuesday of Conrad Kretzer
 s. 8. Brown Mackenzie was in North 6tpningtan Tuesday,
 Jack Gift of New York is the guest of his aunt, Mrs. B. l., Holmes.
 Mrs. Lydia Douglas and daughter Miss Fannie Douglas. have returned from Ashaway,
 Eugene Murray of Gloucester, Mass. is in town for a few days,
 William J. Davey is in Boston.
 The minstrel show given for the benefit of St. Marks parish last We'd nesday and Thursday added about $125 to the church treasury.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-18
Mysterious Telephone Message.

that turned turtle at Brandy hill, Thompson, Monday morning was taken to a garage here during Tuesday. A peculiar development Tuesday in the case was telephone message from Boston from a person claiming the car was not stolen as first reported but had been taken out on 8 joy ride by a brother of the. owner. This mes sage was regarded with scTle sus- p1cion and the machine will not be re- leased until the persons who had 1t are certain that they are delivering it to the real owners