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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-12-31

it every week. and in our entire column there is
not line worthy of memory, but it's a great
thing to write simple stuff-beautiful words that
live on and on in the hearts of readers.
Wehave been reading the Mirror for years and
never before has there been an issue that compares
editorially with the past Christmas number.
To the printers, who gave their best efforts to
the publication, we wish to say in all honesty, the
opinion of the strictest grammarian could we'll be
asked for in regard to their work.
To the staff writer's we would say word of
appreciation for their simple home words, sooth-
ing to soul; OF your vagrant prose claim you
struck many exalted notes, and your sketches of
throb and action brought us dreams that are sweet
to remember.
To We poets Thanks for the vivid panorama of
helpful thoughts contained in Us it burlesque on
lifeO docs No One Care?"
Finally, to We editor. forget-me-not for your
inspiring editorially page-a rose for your strict
disregard of class and station.
May we say word that falls wee bit short of
what we set out to say, yet has direct bearing
the welfare of the staff and fame of the Mirror.
No matter how great Cor smalD our qualifca-
tons there some of us who are not willing to
allow another writer his own stuff--we want it in
our own name.
1t is pleasure to remember that the Mirror
has, and had, men on it's staff who never gave
thought to superiority over other writer's, who
never had need of another mans paragraphs or
poems to fill his space.
On the other hand we have had those who
cleaned from other fields They possessed bravery,
but they lacked tact They based their security on
the editor not being familiar with their wiful
steal, forgetting that in the collective
body of readers would in time, find them out.
We have never cared to say anything in favor
of this class of people, so never were member
of the bouquet society.
When we see something real good sincere and
true, we gladly step forward with praise, but
we think one mutual admiration circle is more than
enough for any prison. Let us keep false praise
from the Mirror.
In conclusion let us say: If you find your
skirts clean of the stains of plagiarism pass the
benzine, there may be others who need it.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-12-31
A FEW WORDS OF PRAISE FROM OUR
FRIEND. BEAU ESPRITA

The writer has been subscriber to the Mir
ror for many years and has seen many changes
and improvements in the paper. He has seen sew
en- editors come and go; has read with pleasure and
inestimable profit the contributions of a score or
more of brilliantly gifted men, and he has rejoiced
with the whole Mirror family at the touching of
some new tide mark of achievement. Among the
latter, three stand out prominently: Shakes
peare" edition, gotten out some four years ago on
the anniversary of the great poet; the Coming of
Age edition when the paper first came out in
long pants l. e., as sx-column sheet, and the
1914 Christmas edition. From typographical
point of view last weeks paper a gem; alb
solutely the best Christmas edition we received
and we get about two score papers.
That three-color scheme hit just exactly the
right note, and the double-column borders on the
back page were, to use street corner classicism.
simply great" The various departments and ar
tices were also exceptionally good.
To the editor, the printers and the contributors,
thanks! BEAU EsPRITA
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-12-31
GIVE DUE CREDIT

We have considerable charity for, and indeed
sympathize with, the persons who use the brains
of others to edit their paper with. Tears well up
in our eyes, when we CLEAN from the exchanges ar
ticles that have been copied" from the Mirror
without due credit having been given to us. Per-
haps we should not protest because they have not
given the Mirror credit as in numerous instances
we have found they copied" mistakes and all
which is their loss as we'll as ours. But it's kind
of nice to know that once in awhile the productions
of prisoners brain is credited accordingly when
others sentiments worthy of reproduction as it
were. 1t is also we'll to bear in mind that many of
the unfortunates are here for taking things
that did not belong to them; while it may not ever
develope that one would get the same medicine for
copying without giving credit" it might be the
corner stone and headlight which led to holder and
Drawer deeds as time goes on.
We would kindly ask our contemporaries to
give credit where credit is due hereafter when
copying our stuff, as it listens better to the one
who gave it birth. Enuf sed, we hope.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-12-31
NEW YEARS DAY ENTERTAINMENT

The inmates will have the pleasure of witnessing
play entitled: A Case of Suspension;" Jan. LIST.
The first part of the show will be given by pretty
bevy of college girls. part of their play consists
in giving supper to the boys and girls. but this.
fear, has one drawback There will be no supper for
the Riddles here. A quartet of singers known as
the Harriet Harmony Four. will also contribute to
our enjoyment. Everybody welcome Admission
free!
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-12-31
MESSAGE FROM HOWARD ASSOCIATION

The Mirror is in receipt of Christmas and
New Year message from Mr.. F. Emory Lyons,
superintendent of the Central Howard Association,
Chicago ILL., As the message reached too late,
we regret to say that cannot publish it in this
ISSUE Next week, however, the message will ap-
near in the Mirrors columns.
The Howard Association is greatly interested
in the men behind the bars, and they never forget
to send message to the incarcerated. The Asso-
citation offers their services to all paroled or dis
charged men if they but come to them when in
need of assistance.
The inmates do not want to forget to read the
message thoughtfully and carefully and get better
acquainted with those whose aim is to help those
who are in trouble and who stand ready to lend
such assistance as is within their power.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-12-31

In last weeks issue there appeared piece of
poetry entitled Write Them Letter Tonight"
which was clipped from another paper. No credit
had been given and we did not note the error un-
til it too late to rectfy it. But mistakes will
happen in the best regulated families, but we try
to be careful to avoid such mistakes here
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-12-31
THE OLD YEAR AND THE NEW

The clocks were on the stroke of twelve;
The moon was bright and high.
A footstep broke the frozen crust;
A shadow passed me by.
| saw a veteran lame and old,
Whose march was almost done.
The battered knapsack on his back
Was empty, like his gun.
The silver chimes began to ring;
l heard bugle blow.
A dashing soldier, young and fair,
Came riding DER the snow.
The frost was on his cloak of blue
And on his yellow plume,
And on his sword he bore rose
A red, red rose-in bloom
He halted where the aged man
Had fallen in the SHOWS
And icy winds had made for him
A bed of white repose.
He set the buge to his lips,
The notes of taps he blew,
And then knew that beheld
The old year and the new.
Nina Irving in l4eslie's Weekly.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-12-31
AN APPRECIATION
By II. Nobody

To We editor, We poets, We prints and We staff
we wish to extend the hand of good will in thanks
for the splendid Christmas issue-the first issue
that ever was issued without bit of plagiarism
contained therein.
It's a simple thing to I'll space some Of us do
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-12-31
e ID 1T 0 II / A L -.
THE NEW YEAR

HRISTMAS is past and the beginning of
4 new year-the year 1915 is at
hand The first day of the year is
II the time set by thousands of persons for
II [TT1 the abandonment of bad habits and the
II I'LL II commencement of some good work for
II I'LL II their own betterment. The world will
II I'LL II be many times better on New Years day
II iii II than at any other period during the fol-
II LII owing twelve months. Parents will re-
II joice to see their sons abandon evil hab-
Nn it's and make earnest efforts to accom-
| Hi plish some good purposes wives will be
W happy to see their husbands leave off
drinking; the young man will feel happy
in contemplating the grand things he expects to
accomplish before the coming of the next New
Year. But after the first day the goodness of
mankind will be on the wane. Men will waver in
their good resolutions and before the end of the
twelfth month arrives many will have returned to
their cups and many of the young men to their
evil ways. Twas ever thus.
But because we failed to keep the resolutions
we made this year is no reason why we should not
make resolutions for the year of 1915. It is
only by many times renewed resolutions that our
best and greatest men have gained their eminence
If they had given up after repeated defeats and
allowed themselves TO QrlIC along WlCn chance,
as some call it, for a guide, they, too, like us,
would be founderng about the wreckage that is
ever floating downward to despair. We have not
drifted SO far but that by renewing resolutions
we may yet gain that which we desire. There are
still many bright pebbles strewn along the shores
of time" that may pick if will. So COL
leagues let us on the first of next month renew
the good resolutions we made on the first of the
year, 1914, but failed to keep, and abide by them
firmly during the entire year of 1915.
We can but wish you all Happy and Pros
porous New Year, and we hope that the new year
will spell 'o-u-t' for you all. Some unfortunates
will have to stay while longer, and to those we
can but say we hope that God can make others see
the good in you that know is in the hearts of all
who want chance
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-12-31

Hope for nothing! Don't ever expect anything,
then you won't be disappointed a Pessimist.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28
AN APPROPRIATE WEDDING
GIFT
PAPER
ENJOYS LARGE SALE

Although the mass meeting which
was TO have been held yesterday af-,
ternoen on the old Ford's hotel lot un-
der the auspices of the @onans Pro-
hibition League of America mad to be
postponed because OF the downpour
Of rain, large number Of the special
prohibition papers were sold through
out Richmond Workers were sta-
toned at various points on the prinei-
pal streets of Richnond and vicinity
and a goodly sum was realized frana
the sale.
The chllaren's parade. which had
been planned, WAS postponed because
of the heat 1t is said that a large
number Of children from practically
every section of Virginia VII TAX.
part in The parade. The demonstra-
ton viii probably he held the latter
part OF July ar the first OF August.
Following is list of those who
were In charge of the paper: Mrs.
O. IIarvie Clarke. editor-in- chief,
Mrs. William Hodges Mann, society
editor: Mrs. John Garland Pollard.
editor NJ the childrens page. DIR.
Olive r. Ingersoil editor Of The query
column. Mis- Mabel Nunnally. editor
rf the Petersburg page. Mrs j. l..
wiltshire. publicity editor, Evan T..
Chesterman. managing editor. and G,
" Throckmorion, CONTRIBUTING eds
itOr
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28
DATES IN
CASE OF ANNEXATION
1912.

March I1--Ordinance committee
Of council receives petition from
Barton Heights asking annexation.
June 1S--Ordinance committee
decides IT cannot go into annexation
in time left before 1t must be re-
constituted. and orders clerk TO
gather all papers to be filed with
council.
January l4-Resolution appoint
ing special annexation committee
= passed by common council
February 3---Resolution passed by
board of aldermen.
February PROSTITUTION signed
by mayor.
March 14--AnneXation commit
tee holds first meeting.
April 21---Third meeting OF COM
mittee; inspection of proposed lines
on cast and south.
April 24-Fourth meeting OF
committee; inspection of lines on
northwest and south.
July 16-Tenth meeting of COM
mlttee; inspection of lines on west
and north.
July 25---Eleventh meeting w
committee; tentative annexation
plan adopted
September 5--Fourteenth meet
ing of committee: draft of annexa-
ton ordinance submitted by city
attorney and adopted after amend
ment
September o4-Seventeenth meet
ing of committee; annexation ordi-
nance finally approved and maps
ordered printed.
October 2--Annexation maps and
ordinances distributed to members
Of the city council.
October 22-CouWiImen and al
dermen inspect proposed new an
nexation lines.
October 27-Common council
unanimously passes annexation or
dinance.
November 6--Board Of aldermen
fails TO concur in action of common
council by vote of to G.
November 11--Board of alder
men passes annexation ordinance
by vote of o to 3.
November 14-Annexation ordi-
rance signed by mayor
1914.
January Is 49, Corranu nicatfon
from Governor Stuart to Henr-ico
county Circuit court ordering that
Judge from another district sit
in the case.
February 3--JudEe A. A Camp
bell presidcs in Henrioo county Cir
cuit court. and sets trial for March
1e.
March 16--Case postponed until
June |.
June Trial commences.
June 24--Trial closes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28
JEWELLERS TO CLOSE.
EARLY FOR SUMNER

The retail jewellers OF Richmond SET
the pace In the early closing movement
yesterday. Beginning July l and con-
tinUInE throuF h SEPTEMBER Ii. they Will
close every day nj s p. M. except
Saturday, when the closing hour will
be 8 O'Clock
The following jewellers signed the
agreement: Schwarzschild Brothers.
j. + Cole a. Son. Il. Buchanan. Charles
keppter. Green & Co, J. i. Jones.
Henry Cohen. c. Lumsden & Sons.
Nnwlan comrany. Jahnke Brothers,
Sheer & Sons, William Tobien. Yorke
Brothers and W, II Splitting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28
FURTHER SERIOUS

Continued from First fagel.
ences with Carranza. pending the fail
Of Mexico City,
Presages Another Break.
The Breceda statement caused con-
sternation not only IN official circles
here, but among representatives. of the
constitutionalists themselves. The
statement was generally regarded here
as presaging "A further serious break
in the constitutionalist ranks in Mex
leo, certainly after Mexico CITY is
taken, IL not before. Breceda contends
that Villa has only about $4,000 men.
and General Angeles $4,000. while Car
ranza under the generals whose 10y
atty to him never has been questioned.
now has more than $4,000 troops.
Breceda was formerly Carranza's pri-
vate secretary. and arrived In Wash
ington only n day or two ago on a
secret mission, The purpose OF his
mission apparently was disclosed In
touight's statement
villa Notified.
AS soon as the statement was made
public. Villas agents in Washington
flashed the substance of it to him by
nothing to say in regard to the ref
erences to Consul Carrothers.
Carranza representatives in Wash
ington were still waiting tonight for
his formal consent TO send delegates
to confer informally with Huerta's
representatives.. Tonights statement
has tended to throw considerable doubt
on Carranza's intentions, and develop
ments OF the next two or three days
will be aw aited in Washington with
anyietN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28
.BERRY's FOR CLOTHES"

Money makes the mare
60" We're in the race
to supply the human race
(of the male persuasion)
with the best in wearables
and we keep this store
stocked with the best and
very newest, so we can
suit every taste and every
pocket.
For SIS the best suit at
that price.
Blue Serge Suits, S12
to S28.
Genuine Palm Beach
Suits, $3.50 and $40.
Linen Suits, S. and s6.
Summary Shirts, Scarfs,
Underwear, Odd Trousers,
Odd Goats, Hats and OK
fords.
Our Mail Order Department Ca
erve You Anywhere.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28
SCHEDULE.

FIEHE R-~Died Saturday. June -, 1915.
at 62t A. NJ AZ the residence of his
soH. Gregory w. Fisher, lo5 North
Twenty-sixth street, Richmond. Va.
GEORGE w. FISHER. OF New Kent
county. Virginia. in the seventy
ninth year OF his age. He is sur
vtved by four children, Mrs. r. r.
Crunp and Gregory W. Fisher. OF
Richmond, Dr j. Is. Fisher. Of Md
lothian, and George E Fisher, NJ
New Kent county, Virginia Burial
NJ Providence church, New Kent,
Va. this Sunday morning at il
o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28
Preacher Has Returned.

Rev !. a. Barker. pastor Of Clon~
ton-Street Baptist church. SWansht no.
has returned from Hinton. W Va.
where he has spent some time for a
rest. He viii preach at both morning
aud evening services today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28

JDSES-Died Saturday. june 27. 1914,
IT $40 r. NJ, at his residence. 500
stuart road. Barton Heights, r. SAN
N JONES
% Funeral from Barton Heights Meth
e1f9t Ehurch Monday 3 r. NJ. Tnter-
mAmt II Nlvarytsw.
Ma4&tagton end Phisadesohia aapsys
H1Rn<k<SS 49,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28
Building Permit.

A permit authorizing the construc-
ton of a two story brick dwelling on
south side of Hanover street near
Meadow was yesterday issued to W.
+. Drinkard. Jr.. by Building In
Snector Butler
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28

Save the trouble and expense by
exchanging it for one of our splendid
new model
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28
@E@@ .,,<zez'

to impose any such burden. The courts
IF New York and Pennsylvania do not
restrict the power of the Legislature,
but the true weight of authority is to
the effect that this is the rule.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28

Another Citation.
A collection OF cases is given In IS
Lawyers Reports Annotated 465. where
a distinction Ia drawn between a public
use and a local use. The case under
which this note Is given IS a case
from ecticnt~-State OF Connec-
ticut We Samuel Fl. Williams. treas.
urer, and is one IN which the legis-
lature created a highway district end
required certain towns within that
highway district to pay the cost of
erection OF bridges across the Com
necticut river placing II upon the
ground that these four towns upon
whom the cost was placed were tho
benefciaries OF this bridge. and it was
built The Supreme Court of Courec.
tieut upheld this act of the legisla-
ture, and IL was taken &c the Supreme
Court of the United States and there
the Supreme Court of Connecticut was
affirmed hasing their decision upon
the fact that this was highway dis
trlct and these cities a portion of this
district, and II being in the nature
OF public work, but on page 4s7
OF this report, in an extensive note in
whish Is discussed the power of the
legislature to impose burdens upon
municipalities. and from a careful ex-
animation of all Of the authorities
cited there. the weight of the decisions
is clearly. in the courts judgment to
the effect that where matter is one
Of local concern and not OF general
public welfare. that the legislature
goes beyond Its powey when IL attempts
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28

I'm the decree Of the court 1t was
decided that annexation should take ef-
feet September !. 1914.
r. e. Byrd asked the court II this
ea0Id not be modtned 20 49, 70 take
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-28

Continued from First ragel.
aces with Carranza. pending the fail
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-05-29
Praises THIS Remedy
For Lung Trouble

Many people are led to believe that
Lung Trouble Is disease which cannot
he conquered. This ia wrong. rs many
have fully recovered their health. A
change Of climate has helped some, but
many more have been restored to health
~ breathing the freshest adr, ting we'll
cooked, wholesome food, being temperate
II their habits and adding the tonic quail
tiles Of Eckman's Alternative medicine
for Throat and Lung Troubles. 1nvesu-
gave Bowling Green, Ky; n. No. =.
h .'Gentlemen: The spring ,of zoos \ hac
q severe cough for six months. I tt1ed
al the medicine that my 0ectofs reeDG:
mended to me, but NO results came 1of
the better. I had night sWehts, and Xe1aG
cough and spit until Got 90 weak
could hardly Edo n4Zthi1H, ~ Rst, et a.A ~!
james Deering, Of GlasgoW Junction, ~,
sisted that l try your meaSCtne. In one
weeks time there was quite an improve
1nCnt' 10 my. c0hslitftn,- ana. after II Aeo
s Il III a. my 'iifS. II dr4hsy befiess mat
Of lung trouble II taken befofe the last
FIAfhdavit) "A. c. BETTERsW ORTIZ;
Eckman:s Hlterative has Seen proven by
many years test to be .M1N eancaSsnoHt
for severe Throat and Lung Aaect ons,
Rrolchitis. Bronchial Asthma. stuhhor r.
Colds and in uDbuildint the sSStsM9
=. Contaius no narcotics. poisonS or nanl.
forming drugs. Ask for booklet teilme
Of recoveries, and write to Eckma.
Laboratory, Philadelphia, Pa. for evl
dcnce For sale bv all leading druggist
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-05-29
ACTIVE CONTESTANTS ARE
NEEDED IN AUTO CONTEST
Splendid Opportunity to Win Ford Tour
ing Car for Only Few Weeks Work.
Nine Prizes Will be Awarded Nine Contestants July 3rd
Contestants May Secure Subscriptions Anywhere
in the United States

inaugurated with handsome rewards
to the winners and no obligations
whatever.
In making up today's list for pub
LEGATION every effort was made to pre-
pare it with accuracy and the names
of those who have declined to enter
for various reasons have been elimi
mated. If however, errors Of any kind
are called to the attention of the con-
test manager they will be promptly
corrected.
Fill out one of the nomination
blanks printed in this paper and
boost for yourself or for some worthy
candidate in the Plain Dealers cam
paign for new subscribers.
Nominations have been received
from wide awake people in a number
Of sections in which the Plain Dealer
is generally circulated and from a
large percentage of the towns in this
section. The Plain Dealer is pleased
beyond measure at the manner in
which it's campaign has been received
but aware that it takes many NOM
nations to make very few live con-
testants, it invites more nominations.
It invites every eligible person within
it's territory, who thinks well of the
opportunity offered to send in noni-
nation and enter the race.
In this contest the Plain Dealer is
Offering the, opportunity Of a life
time to some energetic candidate who
will enter and win the automobile.
A $3.50 Ford touring car for only a
few weeks work among your friends
is not an opportunity that comes your
way every day.
II will not be found a difficult mat
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-05-29
VOTE SCHEDULE.

Today the Plain Dealer publishes a
list Of all those nominated in tbs great
Automobile Contest. Nominations are
open for some to come yet and the
list should be larger than it is today.
One familiar with this section has
but to read through the list of names
to be convinced of the high plane up
on which this contest has been pitch
ed. While the list today is a long
one, it must be remembered that 1t
takes a large number of nominations
to develop but a few active workers,
and a very small percentage of those
nominated to date will become active
workers. For this reason the Plain
Dealer invites more nominations. 1t
feels that 1t is offering prize list
that should attract the, attention of a
large number of contestants and
should cause a great deal of compe-
tition and it wants as many as feel
like working for valuable prize u
nominate themselves and become &C
tive workers. Probably very few OF
the people already Nominated intend
to become active workers.
There are no obligations attached
to entering this contest. Nomina'
tions cost nothing. A contestant car
not possibly lose anything in this con-
test az A. cash commission of 10 pei
cent will be paid to all who work anc
do not win a prize. 1t is a friendl,
strurele that the Plain Dealer ha: