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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-05-11
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O:-Kindy tell when Vice-President Hobart died?
Who succeeds the death of vice-Pesdent?-A. B.
A:-Hon. Garet A Hobart, Vice President of the United
States died Nov. 81, 1892 Under the provided for this
contingency the Secretary of State becomes the
O:-W you kindly give brief analysis Of the origin
of English wordsf-J.S.
Am analysis of TO- 900 English words taken from the
Dictionary shows that 842 of these words
Latin through French 1861 words of AngoSax
English origin 1850 directly from the Latin;
2493 are directly indirectly from The Creek the American
Indian languages supply 102 words; the African languages 3d.
and Lithuanian ends the list with word to its credit
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-05-11

Barnaby Ridge, (ca number 1861 was Dick
ems fifth novel. The plot is extremely intricate
Barnaby is half witted lad living in London to-
ward the close of the eighteenth century, with his
mother and his raven, Grip His father had been
the steward Of country gentleman named Hare
dale, who was found murdered in his bed, while
both his steward and his gardener had disappeared
The body of the steward recognizable only by his
clothes is presently found in pond. Barnaby is
born tue day after the double murder. Affection
ate and usually doce, credulous and full of fan
tastic imaginations, simpleton but faithful he
grows up to be liked and trusted His mother
having fled to London to escape mysterious
blackmailer, he becomes involved in the famous
"no property riots of Lord George Gordon in
1880, and is within an ace of perishing on the
scaffold. The backmailer, Mr. Haredale the
brother and Emma, the daughter of the murdered
man, Emma's lover, Edward Chester, and his
father, the chief figures in the nominal plot;
but the real interest is not with them but
with the side characters and episodes. Some of
the most whimsical and amusing of Dickens
character appear in the pages of the novel;
while the whole episode of the gathering and
march of the mob, and the storming of Newgate is
surpassed in dramatic intensity by no passage in
modern fiction. unless it be by Dickens own
treatment of the French Revolution in the ''Tale
of Two Cities" Among the important characters.
many of whom are the authors of sayings now
proverbial, are Gabriel Warden, the cheerful and
incorruptible old locksmith, father of the charm
ing firt Dolly Warden; Mrs. Warden, a type of
narrow minded zeaots, devoted to the protestant
manual; Miss. Meggs, their servant, mean, treach-
erous and sef-seekng; Sim Tappertit, an appren-
tice, admirable portrait of half fool, half
kDave so often famed in English servile classes
half century ago; Hugh, the hoster and Dennis,
the hangman; and Grip, the raven. who fills an
important part in the story and for whom Dickens
himself named a favorite raven
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-05-11

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to comply with this request he will henceforth be
dropped from the Mirrors contributing staff
Signed by Editor.
Approved by Warden.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-05-11

Barrles Burned Away, (call numbers 1912,
by Edward Pason Roe. It was the authors first
novel; The plot of this book is very simple.
Dennis Fleet finds the support of his mother and
younger children devolving upon him, after the
death of his father. Seeking work in Chicago, he
finds it impossible to secure a position suited to
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-05-11

The Shakespeare Memorial Meeting of the
Pierian Chautauqua Circle, to be held in our Audi
forum Sunday, May 14th., is to mark the cuminat-
ing event of our ntra mural organization
tional labors and progress during its 1876 sea-
son. The program that Is to be rendered will be
the best that prison talent affords The selections
announced for the occasion be of the highest
educational musical and entertaining order 1t will
be representative of the scholarly and hlstrionc
possibilities that have been encouraged by the sin
cooperation of the administration with the
present president of the Chautauqua Circle That
the meeting will successfully demonstrate what can
thus be done in promoting self-educational advant-
ages among inmates, is certainty as we'll as
fortunate. All visitors that present at the last
Quarterly Meeting of the Circle, and who by their
large attendance and hearty interest have
further endeavours in prison Chautauqua work will
not be disappointed in attending the meeting.
And to them again extend cordial invita-
ton to attend and by increased attendance place
colon of encouragement to the "Chautauqua Cir
ce'' Season of 1885,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-05-11
LIBRARY BRIEFS :.
WHAT TO READ
By MIR. c. r. S.


A Kentucky Cardinal Call number 22,) and
Aftermath, (Call number 26.) by James Lane
Allen The Kentucky Cardinal is fresh and
dainty tale which may be called ''idyl of the
woods The story tells of the wooing of Adam
Moss, recluse who devotes himself to nature, and
who dwells in a garden. which his loving touch
converts almost into fairyland, where all the
fruits and flowers and blossoms ripen to per-
lection, and where all the birds have learned to
rest on their migratory journeys. Adam knows
all the birds and loves them best of all living
creatures, until he meets Georgianna his beauti-
full next-door neighbor. She is lovely, torment
ing, bewidering creature, who eludes him one day,
encourages him the next, and scorns him the third.
Despite her endless resources for tormenting
Adam, she is undeniably charming and alluring.
She is, however, possessed of a vague fear that
her lovers fOndness for nature and for his birds is
something that must prevent his entire allegiance
to her. She tests his affections by demanding that
he cage for her the splendid kentucky CARDINAL"
and Adam wages little bitter warfare with HIM
self before allowing his love for Georgianna to
triumph his lifelong principle and conscien-
tious attitude toward his feathered friends. The
caging of the bird which beats it's life out in pr-
son, is converted by the authors skill into verit
able tragedy, wherein the reader keenly shares
Adams remorse and Georgianna's grief. The
lovers QUARREL then follows reconciliation which
reveals each more clearly to the other and untes
them finally. The conversations of Georgianna
from her window to Adam in his strawberry bed
below are delightful feature of the story, which
is enlivened by his dry humor and her witty
partee (Aftermath) the second part of GA Ken
lucky CardinaD follows the lovers thru the days
of their engagement and their brief welded life,
which is of ideal happiness while it lasts
Georganna strives to win her husband from his
over-mastering fondness for nature; and he, to
please her. enters into social life and seeks to
interest himself more in the study of mankind"
At the birth of a Georgianna passes away
leaving the husband to seek consolation where he
can best obtain it,-from his beloved nature. "Mr.
Allen has a delicate touch and charm of style,
and his descriptions of nature and of bird life possess
a really poetic beauty, while they are character
lied by ring of truthfulness which convinces the
reader that the authors heart is in his words.
There is blending of pathos and humor in the
book which makes it delightful reading
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-05-11

The writer has just received novel that fairly
seethes with jaw breaking many-syllable words.
Honestly, why do some authors effect the use of
language that through its complexities of figure and
style render their writings unintelligbe to many?
1t is impossible write text books scientific SUBJ
jects without using technical terms we appreciate
this fact, but fowery expressions and pedantc
phrases should be confined writings of this nature.
The notice tackled up in prominent position in
the reportoral room of certain city newspaper is
good advice 10 dictionary dciples."-
To Reporters-'In calculating your extemp-
oraneous decantings, you should endeavor eschew
all conglomerations of fatulent garruliJy, jeune
babbement. Contine yourself TO sentences of con-
catenated cogency and syllable construction.
In plain English, write the reader can under
stand the message you wish to convey without
sorting books of reference Mean what you write,
write what you wish to convey without resortlng to
books of reference. Mean what you write, write
what you mean and don't use big words where short
will convey your meaning just well.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-05-11

1t is true, rule, that the braggart would
rather lose his intelligent () sef-respect than lose
an opportunity to ride his nag of egotism to ex-
haustion
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-05-11

Even the with its matchless beauty cannot
beautify the shield of hypocrisy.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-05-11

Greed judges man by his wealth, Bigotry by
his opinion and Reason by his temper.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-05-11

The man that conquers self-concet capitulates
his ignorance to Wisdom
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-05-11
CHURCH NOTICE.

Services in the Prison Chapel nine clock every Sun
day morning. Protestant and Catholic service every alternate
Sunday. Rev. c. E. Benson and Rev. FIR Corcoan, Chap
lainS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-24
NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day. Capt. Joseph AL
len.
Miss Mildred Seiders has returned to
her home in Bath, after a visit to her
grandfather. Merrill Seiders.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur E. Lewis were in
Portland Tuesday and attended the
auto show.
The funeral Of the late Henry Flood
will be held from the Home chapel at
9 A. NJ. Wednesday, Rev. C. H. Tenn
pie ofiiciating.
The moving picture show for
Wednesday evening will be up from
the Depths" in four parts and two
comedies. all from the Mutual Co.
Charles c. Hart Of Co. C, and George
Foy Of Co. X have been admitted to
the hospital for treatment.
Henry Atkinson has returned from a
furloueh passed with relatives in Sal
mon Falls, N. H.
Washlngton's birthday anniversary
was fittingly observed here Tuesday by
a special musical program and moving
pictures at the theatre. Fighting for
Franco" in. five parts. showing many
scenes taken Of the allied forces in ac-
tion were very interesting and much
enjoyed by ALL. At the opening while
the orchestra played '"rhe Star Span
gled Banner" the colors Of the three
organizations here were carried to the
center Of the stage and the entire au-
dience stood attention, q very inspiring
scene.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-24
ADVENTIST SPEAKER \
SAYS PROPHESIES
BEING FULFILLED

Portland, Me. Feb. ga great in
terest in Bible prophesies is being
awakened in Portland as a result Of the
lectures that Missionary Arthur G.
Daniels, of Washington, D. c., the
world leader Of the Seventh Day Ad-
ventist denomination, has been giving
in City Hall auditorium. An intense
interest is manifested, which was at
tested by the immense gathering that
focked into the great amphitheater to
hear his lecture tonight wednesday,
on 1.-THE Dangers Threatening the
World From the Nations in the Far
East-Japan. China and India"
DR.. Daniels holds the distinction Of
having attracted the largest crowd that
ever attended single meeting in the
auditorium. Last Sunday night the at
tendance taxed both the seating capac-
ity and the standing room Of the City
Hall. More than q thousand people
were turned away by the police who
stood guard at the entrances.
His lecture tonight, which was illus
trated with stereopticon slides also at
tracted a large audience. and the people
felt repaid for attending as he gave
them much food for thought concern
ing the part that the great heathen
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-24
POTATO NOTES

Caribou-PotatOes were selilnS at
81. so per barrel Saturday. with only a
few ioads coming in, and those were
in the early forenoon, before the storm
reached it's heighth. There still re-
mains a spirit Of optimism among
many farmers that the price will ad-
vance again to 50 per barrel, but no
one knows 1t is argued that the high
water mark four years ago when the
highest prices ever known here prevail
ed. was not until March and April
that the slump that year did not begin
until May. However, an advance now
cannot be Of very material gain, in
certain sense, as such a large percent
age of the crop has gone forward. All
hope to see it come. however, as what
helps one helps all the rest, indirectly.
Aroostook Times, Houlton. Feb %
The local market is very quiet on ac-
count of the extreme cold. There are no
offerings, but the market would be
$3.50 per barrel.
Shipments from Houiton: Feb. 10. 0
cars; Feb. 16, 0 cars; Feb. Il. S cars;
Feb. is, cars; Feb. 10, cars; Feb. q,
@ cars.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-24

nations will play in the Battle of
Arma geddon which will be fought in
this generation, and which will have it's
elimination in the return Of Christ and
the destruction of the world, according
to the speaker.
He showed from different prophecies
in the Bible that the great awakening
in the Far East is in harmony with
what the seers of old saw in Holy Vis-
ion, and declared that the war in which
these nations will take such a promi-
nent part with all the other nations of
the world involved will mark the end
of wars, for then the reign of sin
will be forever broken and the Prince
of Peace will establish His everlasting
kingdom among men," He said in part:
Beyond question the ancient pro-
phets saw the world in arms as it is
today, and they saw world struggle
in which all the nations-civilized and
heathen-were involved. They saw the
conclusion Of it all-universal ruin fol-
lowed by the reign of Christ the Prince
of Peace.
ut is to this day that we are fast
approaching. Everything foretold by
une prophets mas come 10 pass except
the last great clash. The nations have
made their mighty preparations for
var. Even the heather nations of Asia
SO long asleep have awakened and are
now preparing. The preliminary con-
f1icts are already on which will drive
the warning nations to the final world
struggle.
According to the prophets this will
mark the end of wars "for then the
reign of sin will be forever broken
and the Prince Of Peace will establish
His everlasting kingdom among men.
All these events have been pointed out
by our merciful Cod that men might
know the day Of their visitation and
prepare to meet Him as subjects of His
kingdom of everlasting joy and peace"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-24

The case now on trial at the Supreme
court is Moses T. Burns Of Pittsfield VS..
n. NJ. Webb of Hartland. In the two
cases Henry K. Atwood Of Fairfield vs.
L. p. Clifford Of Fairfield. for trespass
and damage ensuing from decreased hay
crop, the Jury brought in a verdict for
the plaintiff without damages in the
flrst case and a verdict for the plaintiff
with damages of $1.75 in the second
The following case, Hannah A. Stanley
of st. Adams VS.. Charles E. Hanson Of
st. Albans, was taken from the jury
early in the afternoon by the court
Mrs. Stanley had brought suit to recover
pay for stock sold by B. Stanley, her
second husband, to the defendant. which
she claimed became hers on the death Of
her former husband. James Atwood.
The will was produced and read and
showed she had but life interest in
the property which was to go after her
death to the children, and she could not
bring action.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-24

a dozen times at mighty are appre-
ciating the perfect rest. comfort and
new strength they obtained from DR..
Pierce's Anuric Tablets. To prove
that this is a certain uric acid solvent
and conquers headache. kidney and
bladder diseases and rheumatism, If
you've never used the "Anuric," cut
this out sand send ten cents to Doctor
Pierce for a large sample package.
This will prove to you that "Anuric''
is thirty seven times more active than
lithia in eliminating uric acid-and
the most perfect kidney and bladder
corrector. If you are sufferer, 60 to
your best druggist and ask for q So
cent box Of "Anuric." You run no
risk for DR.. Pierce's good name stands
behind this wonderful new discovery
as it has for the past half century for
his Golden Medical Discovery" a
general tonic made from roots with
pure glycerine which makes the blood
pure. his "Favorite Prescription" for
weak women and Pleasant Pellets
for liver ills.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-24
MADISON
Loss of 5000 by Fire in Office of
Withee's Livery Stable
SIND Anniversary of
Knights of Pythias
OTHER ITEMS OF LOCAL
INTEREST

Madison fire alarm was sounded at
4.20 o'clock Wednesday morning for a
blaze in the office of Withee's livery
stable on lower Main street. The de-
partment responded with its usual
promptness and had the fire under
control in a very short time. The loss
on the harnesses was about 5000, with
no insurance.
-Four special cars were run late
Tuesday evening over the line of the
Somerset Traction Co. to accommodate te
about 200 persons from Madison who
attended the speaking contest and
concert at Skowhegan. The High
school pupils who assisted in the cho-
rus went by special car early in the
afternoon.
The SD anniversary Of the formation
OF the knights Of Pythias was observ-
ed by keystone Lodge, knights of
Pythias of Madison by special exer-
cises Tuesday evening. The special
guests of the evening were about 50
members of the X. P. lodges in Nor
ridgewock and Skowhegan. The Third
degree work was conferred on one
candidate by the local lodge. After the
degree work came a number of short
addresses by visiting members. The
company then adjourned to the ban
Guet hall in the l. 0. o. F. Block,
where supper was served by a local
caterer. The members of Bomazeen
Uniform Rank, knights Of Pythias,
appeared in full uniform.
Mrs. Amasa Gregory is confined to
her home on upper Main street with a
severe attack Of bronchitis.
Mrs. w. f. Leonard and family left
town Wednesday forenoon for Rock
wood. where they will make their home
in the future.
Walter H. Sawyer of Lewiston and
L. L. Wordsworth of the Hanscom
Construction Co. in Boston were in
town Tuesday making arrangements
for the construction of the pipe line
to Hancock pond for the Madison and
Anson water supply
George A. Wescott, who was called
to Lewiston last Friday by the critical
illness of his wife. returned to Madi-
son Tuesday night.
The following hist of boys have been
elected by the Boy Scouts of the Con-
gregational church to attend the State
Boys conference in Bangor next
month: John Pelksy. Aubrey Pooler,
Leon Steward and Raymond viles.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-24

used in delivery service In all lines
business.
The best heavy drafters sold reaiN
from $300Q400, with the more mehri
weight drafters selling from s2Ts
each; heavy wagon and express horss
sold from sl65@265; chunks. from t'E
200; lighter weight. general purpose hors
from s125d175; this class including mar
seconds. Ordinary seconds sold from $
upward.
At the City Sale Stables-J c. Kea
Stevens & Sweet Horse Company ofers
two express carloads of green hons
from the West, and about 30 second
Trade was fair volume. and a good clH'
ance was made at steady values WI
liam Hurwitz offered three carloads
green horses and so seconds. There VI
a good all round demand, both from u
city and country trade, at about the ssf
figures received as in the previous wess
sales.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-24

year EoltOr:
I appeal to those Of your readers
who are bothered with backache and
q constant tired feeling to give AN
uric" trial. 1t is a remedy recently
discovered by DR.. Pierce Of the In
valid's Hotel, Buffalo. n. Y. suf-
fered from backache, swelling of
hands and feet, too frequent excretion
from the kidneys and many other
symptoms. Was unable to work, but
after taking just one box Of "Anuric"
according to directions / am again
able to perform my daily duties.
fSisned) W. r. BRAY.
NOTE:-Folks in town and adjoin-
ing counties are delighted with the re-
suits they have obtained by using
"ANURIC," the newest discovery Of
DIR. Pierce, who is head of the In
valids' Hotel and Surgical Institute. in
Buffalo, n. 7. Those who started the
day with a backache. stiff legs, arms
and muscles. and an aching head
worn out before the day began be-
cause they were in and out Of bed half
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-24

Flag day was observed Tuesday AZ
the meeting Of Clementine Weston. w.
C. T. U. in Library parlors. The pro-
gram was in charge Of Mrs. Ethel
Hight. The program: Music. High
school orchestra; devotional exercises
conducted by the Rev. c. H. Mckinney;
routine business; welcome, Mrs. Emma
Witham; Mrs. Mae Dane. Home Flag !;
Susaman Russakoff, Jewish flag; Mrs.
Frank Oddly, English Land" Miss Fan
ME Biertsk. Syria; Mrs. Guy Debe,
Italy: singing Of America" Hos
te sses were Miss Harriet Cleveland and
Mrs. Ella T. Mooers.
Priscilla Rebekah Lodge will hold
card party in the banquet hall Thursday
evening.
Skowhegan High school basketball
team will play the North Anson team
here Friday evening.
About so members Of DeMolay Com
mandery. No. 10, X. T. and Of Somerset
Lodge No. 34 were in attendance
Wednesday forenoon at the funeral OF
Col w. r, G. Estes, Past Worshipful
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge OF
Maine. The Masonic service was con-
Quoted by Worshipful Grand Master Of
the Grand Lodge of Maine, Thomas
Rodre of Augusta. The officiating
clergyman was the Rev. James Albion
Of the First Universalist church OF
Portland, Mr.. Estes having been men,
ber of that denomination. The bear
ers were W. T. Seekins, J. H. Lancaster,
]. P. Oak and John c. Griffin.
Mrs. Adam Simpson is spending fe"
days in Oakland visiting the family OF
her son, William Simpson. who is pay
master of the American Woolen Mill
there.
Inspection of Somerset Lodge. No. 81.
was held Wednesday evening with Dis
trict Deputy Grand Master Piper of
Fairfield inspecting officer. Refresh
ments were served.
Mrs w. S. Watkins Of Portland is
visiting her sister. Mrs. John w. His-
gins of Baptist Hill.
Horse day will be postponed until Fri
day on account of the storm, Wednes-
day.
A meeting of the stockholders Shoe
Factory Fund is called for 7.30 Thurs
day evening in the municipal court
room.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-02-24
CREAM FOR CATARRH
OPENS UP NOSTRILS
Tells How To Get Quick Relief
from Head. Colds. It's Splendid!

In one minute your clogged nostriIs
will open, the air passages OF Your
head will clear and you can brea ne
freely. No more hawking, snuffling
blowing, headache, dryness, No struy-
Cling for breath at night; your cold
Or catarrh will be gone.
Get a small bottle of Ely's Cream
Balm from your druggist now Apply
little Of this fragrant, antiseptlc,
healing cream in your nostrils. 1t pen
etrates through every air passage Of
the head. soothes the infiamed or
swollen mucous membrane and re-
lief comes instantly.
It's just fine. Don't stay stuffed up
with cold or nasty catarrh Relief
comes so nuickly.--Aov.