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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-06-21

A meteor of extreme brilliancy, that made the
night as bright day, passed the western part
of Rock county Thursday night, May 81. at about
9:55 O'Clock.
The ball of fire, with it's binding glare came
from the northwest and travelled in a southeasterly
direction About four minutes after it bad dis
appeared rumbling sound heard and windows
and doors of dwellings, were shaken by the vibration
which is supposed have been due from the meteors
explosion.
Many of those who witnessed the phenomenon,
became badly frightened the weird light sailed
through the sky with almost lightning rapidty To
practically every one who it as it approached,
the meteor appeared if it coming straight for
them. and so suddenly did it disappear that most
people who witnessed it thoroughly convinced
that it fell short distance from them.
The white ball appeared to be about the size of
wash tub with well developed tail of fire that
grew reddish in color it dwnded into nvisblity.
AS it passed over noise unlike the distant whlr
of an aircraft was dscernabe, and as it neared the
ground it appeared to burst into otis, like sky
rocket.
AS the meteor tore through the air the intense
light flashed through windows, and this coupled
with the rumbling and vibrations that followed, led
many who were in doors to believe that storm was
brewing and when inspection of the sky failed to
disclose the expected storm clouds, many were
agreeably surprised
The briancy of the light which the flaming
ball cast the country side intensified as it
continued its course. and many foreign born
people at Sioux Falls, Sioux City and other points
feared that raid being made by enemy arcrafts.
As the missile passed Doom Ia, the light 1t spread
made electric lights in residences invisible.
The meteor plainly visible from numerous
South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska
points.-Rock County Herald.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-06-21
Self-ConsCiousness

Of all the mental troubles that afict mankind.
there is none that quite so real as the agony
OF self-consciousness.
Let stop for moment and anavze this dis
ease lack of ease) that torments Self conscious
ness defined is state of being in which one can
never forget the physical and dwell only in the men
tall tree and unfettered; exaggerated form of con-
cel-unconsclous conceit to be sure, but true never
thelesss-n which one dwells constantly on self; an
agonized state of mind in which the one afflicted is
so conscious of his person. speech and actions that
he suffers mental fortunes when in the presence of
others.
Now let us reverse the words and see what we
get-consciousness of SELF If we only were. for
moment even conscious of the real self intended by
nature, with what different eyes would we view this
heretofore tormenting malady -self-consciousnes
Usually this state of mind is found only in per-
sons rather predsposed to worry and nervous excta
blllty. 1t is most common among young grls-dear,
charming girls in every other respect who would be
shocked to think any regarded sef-conscious
ness as selfish self-centered.
In vain effort to rid themself of that which
they rightfully entitled to, they grappe with the
disturber of peace. 1t is lesson IN adjustment of
life-a lesson in looking to the happiness of others
before your
Let go; relax and listen for the STILL small voice
In the mad rush of this great modern world of
ours, too much-far too much-thought is expended
on what we seem to be, not what we really are on
the feeting and material. Let us look behind the
feshy mask and meet our pilot face to face" the
pilot that is guiding us-whither?-The Empire
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-06-21

he absolutely and all allegiance fidelity
to any foreign country of which he may, the time of filing
such petition be citizen subject The petition
verified the time is filed by the affidavit credible
Witnesses who citizens United States and who shall
state that they have known the petitioner during
residence not exceeding five years. in the State which
petition is filed, which be less than year,
they have known him to be resident of the United States
continuously during the five years Immediately preceding the
filing of the petitions that during such time he acted
OF good moral character attached the principles the
stution of the United States and we'll disposed good
order and happiness of the If portion five wears
has been passed by the petitioner than that
in which he resides the time of filing his petition affidavit
of the witnesses verify much the petitioners residence
has been passed in the State not year, and the
portion or said i've years residence of the State be
shown by dispositions the time of hearing petition
No petition may be heard until the expiration of a, least
ninety days after 1t is filed within thirty days preceding
general election At the hearing upon petition which
shall be at date fixed by order court the witnesses are
required to again attend and testify open so that the
Judge Judges thereof may be satisfied the petitioner
qualified and that he has complied all the requirements of
the law.
ANY alien who has borne hereditary title or been
member of an order nobility enounce such title or
position expressly before becoming naturazed No alien NAV
become nauraIized if mentally capable who does not speak
the English language
Aliens who admitted % citizenship by order in open
court will be required take the allegiance and there
after will be entitled to a certificate of naturalization.
The law also provides those persons who thouob
not citizens United States and
who may become residents of State Territory
OF the United States, that they may naturazed upon
compliance with all the requirements law except that
they will be called upon enounce ALLEGIANCE to anv
foreign sovereignty.
At the time of filing his declaration of intention an alien
required to the clerk of the fee of one dollar
AT the time of filing petition for naturalization petitioner
required to the clerk of the fee of four dollars
This latter fee for the recording the petition and
hearing the case, we'll for the issuance if petition
granted, of the certificate of naturalization
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-06-21

play. Some years afterward he becomes cripple
for life through grabbing his little daughter from in
front of swiftly approaching automobile being run
over himself but saving his daughter War is de-
clared and he tries TO enlist but is rejected on &C.
count of his crippled foot. The villain of the play
enliss and rises the rank of sergeant He is sent
on scouting expedition with small squad of men
towards the enemy's lines, where he is captured and
taken prisoner Prison life palling on him, to re-
gain his liberty he becomes spy for the enemy on
his own country. He goes to his native village
where he visits with his old love and her husband the
hero. The enemy troops capture the village, and
the villain persuades the hero to blow up the bridge
at night. The hero consents, but is captured by the
enemy in the attempt who, of course were informed
by the villain what take place. The hero is
to be hung but manages to escape from his captors
and upon reaching home he discovers the villain
struggling with his wife. They fight but the enemy's
troops surround the house and fire in the windows kill
ing the villain. The hero holds off the enemy with
revolver until the troops of his countrymen come
upon the scene and drive the enemy from the vii
lage. The scenes of the play were very good but
the acting mediocre
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-06-21
Things You May Not Know

The nations toll to the fire demon is APPROX
$500 per minute.
The wastage of great hotel is indicated by the
statement made by the manager of one of the leading
institutions of the kind, who states that the purchases
that 10000 pounds of this were thrown away after
having been served to patrons.
Soda fountains to be installed in the dining
and lounging of fast through trains on one of
the western railways.
The United States. instead of Germany. now
leads the world in it's number of electric steel
furnaces; it has 49, as compared with Germauys 55
The capacity of these 70 is less than per cent of
steel output.
The Chinese have taken very quickly to the
electric coasters sent from this country.
Inasmuch as the number of species of insects
inhabiting the earth is far greater than that of all
other animals grouped together is hardly necessary
to state that New Jerseys $50 species should not
be taken indication that this state is an
undesirable place in which to live.
The death rate for the registration area of the
United States last year was the lowest of which
there is any record, 1875 per 1000.
An electric screwdrver is said to be a oreat
timesaver where any considerable part of the work
mans time is taken up in driving screws. In the
construction of the tool friction clutch with
spring release is provided, that when the pressure
is released the driving bit does not revoye but the
motor continues in operation.-Ex.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-06-21

Observation-Disclosures submitted to the Mir
ror for publication must be absolutely orisnal:if not
original PROPER credit must be given. if known; if
writer name is not known it should be so speci-
fed by said contributor. Should contributor fail
to comply with this request he will henceforth be
dropped from the Mirror contributing staff
Signed by Editor.
Approved by Warden.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-06-21
NOTICE TO INMATES:

is sending home
to of this should write
officer If desire
additional will be charged
yearhe delivered cell each
folded the
the follow
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-06-21
CHURCH NOTICE.

Services in the Prison Chapel at nine clock every Sun
morning. Protestant and Catholic service alternate
Sunday. Rev. c. E. Benson and Rev. FIR Corcoran Chap
lains.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-06-21

a published the Minnesota State
Prison. | in edited and
aims to be home to encourage
the public with the of the prisoner to peno
and aid in dpelng that prejudice which has
the sinister fallen mans selfredempton
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
REVOLUTION IN RUSSIA
CONSTRUCTIVE FACTOR
wall Street Expects New Republic
I" Help Markct-isank Reserves
and Loans Increase.
BELIEVES STRIKE WILL FAIL
outlook for Shipping Companies Is
GOOD, Despite SpcculatiOn-Ru -
NOR Says Tremendous Contract
FOR Government Has Been Placed.
IiY I,knAnN\ MALL

NV YORK. March thank reserves
showed an increns" of S2i .2i7.ij1 in TN" stat
h.N' ISSUED to-day. showing Indications at
ne clos" %: actual business Last night
"'"li deposits of s-oclj"D
N"ll street WAS NOR" thorourhiy con
Ilh'"d than """r to-day that the reyulu-
non IN Russia - Tremendous argument
on IA" constructive sid" of TIA" mnrt"t. u
.I-n renewed its expression Of belief ~
Jailed. " had $40 Information nu tn" strife
nut relied Americas distpprOSil 81
tfiShiuIncss campaigns whether on sea or
Ia the stock market everything was strong
No important advances w"r" mad" except
IN aI"" al,irs. Steel Westinghouse. Ruh-
ber Industrial Alcohol, Hide ana i.ca,h'r
ana Sm"lt"rH advanced - point and ,nOi"
"hch M"rcnntll" Marin" preferred was the
only fireworks Wall street has seen for
r'"'d with IN" whul" street NcrainblIuC tor
~ An"th": strong specially w.s Chevrolet,
which moved up II points
iiu3iur OF Marine preferred was almost
entirely short coE"ring a. ANNOUNCED in
ms column this morning, tn. uGbiis had
~ t"llinr S;c'i ana Marine to it.bc" ag3 'nst
"ihcr -ictkH with irregular markets PRO
To- lonHIH took advantage Of fhi- situation
anu bought Marin" pr':'rrel i"ar!"aRi%.
Tn" stock wHs "a s.f" rur"ha-. b."+us" "
IS JUS, beginning dividends and b"caus. i,s
more tfun IN" quoted v"iu" Of all g., stocl.
u /. tru" fh"-. et"ckS w..r" worthless at tn"
beginning 81 IA" w"r. but m" water has
r..H sIur"z"d ont iu record ,'tnr
tn" international Mercantile Marine Com
lhnE is NOW controlled los tn. STANDARD Dil
r"''y. Much "f to- stock owned by tho
american international Corporation and
N'u90aTG Oh men PERSONAL. have infested
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
NERO tNTIIE MARINE STOCK
I\DN \t.IIiID I.E SI'Et IL. NTINN

~ ~" w;tr hH' mus far destroyed rom .
a,.hhip"inr c"innaan:"s + god TN" orly. dln-
stock ltc" IN IN" tact that ih- American
in'"rna'i"nal 1"rr"rtor nas .ei"ureG O. -
on" ia which 20 srceUlat" WIN ITS aurplus
wi-n tn" S'ocb was advanced go 10 and
see whether Anybody win dare follow IN
~" move begun today after The short COW.
tnConhrm"d rero-'s were area, az an or
Ger he!nr placed with The l'-i'"d states
,rn'ucr, /, wa. described az ~" ,,lrr.s,
"rd'r 'ycr placed tut ~" Information was
rnIso considor.,hi, hnyinr 70, s. no, tn
Wall s.-@ot feels thu, tho ,tie bias turned.
Others who haIc Dcen ue,-iul.,ic rnr no
NJ, TIM" The ,hiar tha, ms warrInd
mem most nae h"'u tho danger - Russia
Then L IN. I'ut,od States .n,.r.,i IN. NJ, r
hi country would simply ~" ,allur tho
boon ~ rro.rrct Victory s,Is, ,voylJ bny..
h""n uncer,nir under those c.truu',.air.~
again {, VIII not he {, mn,t.f of ..rca,
GGnaneial i,nr2s,ancc whs'her n" u.l,yl
row on win not y. considered near' n c1-
,'rl possihiy to' Tho nervous shock ~ It's
Military "vpertg stan ,nsiy, tina, Tho '--noa,
",% no n.ois 20 %, o-M@m'I w,th
,ha' may com" 70 The Unite. States viii!
~ l!" 'iEH'N f'A4t' r- summarize activity
new YORK March IL Shipping shares
W"r" n" prominent features Of 'p-dHy's
hrlof hut broad mark"t 'h"ir rise h"in:
C'uh Iaym"Ets on N,rrautll" Marine I-r.
f"frci, ~ v"li a. on IN" theory ,ha, coast
WIS" lines may l"nrn' 10y ans Ti".Er OF tho
railroads Marine preferred rose, =. :" STi..
and ~. common - :" ~ A,lan'ic Gulf
AMI West Indie. ft,s- 20 iiiA,. United
i,nit' "a 10 lii's. and Pacific Mall. i, TO
United States stool made rain ~ i.
"a al tgH -.a3- f,ra,
The further adysuc" ~ 4i- To- i-.u i'm Beth
i"h"m steel new stock VA. explained hv Tho
uuhicn ion u III" company, statement for
a. ar s2W'f t,-7e, nI @ @ Si5 OF '''
All ~ the hctt"r known steel and Iron
stocks wor" firm . strong with Industrial
Alcohol. United states Rubber, General Elcc-
the. WcSliU ghous". American SrnoIti.r and
"ns There wor. moderate reactions IN some
utilities, chiefly Eas q, su,s Rails maze 4,
g"oi account of themselves but a. best
'h|:r I1ov"n.nis w're ,!rr"rrar
hHcH ~"r" made public ~ Tho yyndlrat.
managers. and formal pT"r!ug o: tn. notes
VIII TAX" pl1c" next week
Th" bank stutm,ut bore out forecasts %
a larr" actua! cash gain ami "A Substantial
expansion ~ reserves. Tho latter Item In
cr.ns!nS by NOR" than s.l.opo"H
Trading In bonds was trivial Total sales
Turing tn week government bonds were
unchanged on call. but cOupon and regis
tered ~ were u. per cont higher on actual
.'ai"s' the coupon IS rising =. uor cent.
NEW YORK. March l7.-Msrcan,ile peror
mcrcihi sixty day bus on banks. *i.l com
i I, ...! iih,y-i9y b'l.. si7oH. -aemand
IAN dollars. 90. G6v"rrmen; bonnie. s,ca,:y.
Railroad bonds, Irregular.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
This Is The Critical lyeek

li,,I,M, i2A " when market wil urn for
send FINE DOLLARS for DAILY tNT-
,l:'. N'o,h- Grain aud cotton. one Month:
~ tu." inr'rist. expected Low DAY. and
RIGHT STOCKS to buy. Ties Letters
tn4u'ni"e the rHENb'-and always ''t'ali
success club. 4. y. Goldsmith Manager
q. krMMh 81. NrM NnEL Gil,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
INVESTORS ana 'rwAp.Rs

Y T~ITTN'TT'I''F " TICS:
Your ady!cu- To- Sell. i.NEEYTIIINci
uSt before las, biz breaks. were mar
F"h. 2ls' nul 18TH we advised
sell short Tor March decline
Amd aaNe same advice this column tw
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
NEW Y0Kk pRoDrCE M,RK1T

NV FDKk. Narch l7--NDw sucnr,
steady: m"laSscs: -" centrifugal. -: re-
SSegui'r' SPOT coffee. Guict: Rio a.. ".sc:
'FatiE"iy active. but prices .vcr. Am ON
"u'sid" buying. due to IN" strength ia Iar,i
ana % n'i E'caS"S. we'll : evidences ~
u caod absorbing dcniand. Closing prices
Yer" I" II POINTS hot higher. Tender. 800
hhrr" 81 Sales. ll.i~' barrels 'rh.. ,nu ri, -,
T.@i"d frin Spot. 1876 hid: March i:s,gi.
Ll: April. lIGiWl5 1870: May. 1885, r, Ii.g.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
coTToN GOODS.

MEM YORK. March i7.-ShrtinE pcrcalcs
advanced &c and ic u yard today Cot
Ton goods wcr" generally nrm"r ana yarns
irm Burlaps were frm"r. aud more in
puiry was reported. Knit goods Ncrc In
steady demand FOR supplementary srp,nE
delivery. Wool goods were uuiet aul very
iirm
NAVAL. STORES
SANANNAh. GA, March iI-Turpcntinn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
changing conditions de-
n2and more liquid capital

EirGE l fifl
These arc days of bigger business concerns
about five times as big as formerly, on the
average, and presenting problems inc,eas-
Ag.y intense.
As the margin of profit grows constantly
thinner in many lines, necessity Of larger
volume increases. TO meet these new con-
ditions the most successful concerns are
setting aside precedent often to the extent
OF adopting new methods of financing.
No such method has been more promptly
and widely apprcciatedthano our plan OF buying
accounts receivable, whereby our customers
collect these accounts without disturbing their
debtors. In five years, our business has grown
10 So, col ,Y12.5p in lol6-,hrcc -fourths with
concerns rated $4,000 to 81 100000.
Our customers are growing too-274% of
them have had their ratings increased since
they began business with us We seek the
patronage OF progressive, wide awake manu-
fac,urcrs and wholesalers worth $50, OOO and
over. Send for our detailed folder, or our
nearest representative would appreciate
request 10 call.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18

, u .' u 81 1855. July l7ssni?es; ,u-,s.,
~ ~ n ~, - Snp'emh'-. l3SgHi3GG. Oc,obcr'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18

RIM. ~: sales. 81 casks; receipts. = casks.
S,hipn"niS casks; stock l2f51 casks
barrfs; shipments ioI barrels: stock So
ga barrels quote: A., II. G. -. II f. Ill.
so. -
FETERSBrRG PEANUT MARKET &
. Doportcd by Rodgers Plummer X 90 lac,
r":TERSBuRG. VA. March iT-Sroni:s
,It2rmers stock-Market Arm at tLsS per
lrginias-Farmcrs stock-Markct Srm.
Farcy Jumbo. 90 per pound extra nrina.
i'.c per pound: prime. Nc per pound: shelf.
ing stock. SIC to ~. per pound y
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
MISCELLANEOUS MARKETS..

rnar 20 nes, lambs. io's to IL: com
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18

RICHMOND STOCK MARKET
ttaskt" q BurCh ~ -,
Richmond. Va March II 1911
SALES ON BOARD.
II litchmord Rank aud Trust COMPANY
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18

NEW ORLEANS March lin the face
al 'he Jaltfch" lah"r situation. cotton to-
rising n"ariy S!.5 bale on thu most ac-
I'VE months Buying was not larv" in
v"luin" hut the demand was mot nv nuiy,
sganty, "f"rinEs Th" steady tone va.
carried 4" IN" clos. which was mt a no;
gain for IA" dav OF II to y points Al thc
t"iinoSt i.N"l. rricns We're - to =, POINTS ut
slight attention To political dov.Io,n.nis
abroad IN tho early trading there WAS i
gam OF ABOUT u points. and the rise grad
uIlly widen"d, highest prices being r.:Grh.I
lat" IA tn. session
closing bids May, Il Sc. July. go: Oc-
tob'r lG 81; December. lI57: .Iau,Iarv IL 81
Sp@t cotton. steady ari unchanged Sales
On m SPOT. 900 bales; 10 arrive. 80 bales.
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Doyourcalilc that
II your accounts
average pad IN
o. days, and we
give you so 20
cash VIII en- ship
ped, balance as
YOU collect the
accounts, you
can DO foHr
Ri1cS rs WncH
tHyIIless without
adding a dollar
To your capital?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18

Middns, i. .Sc oda,p,s ,""ys'n"ni
80 bales stock. 'sai5 bales
Inin! to-day 1T al ports-Ne, rcccipts
l9'ls bale; oNports. 2oI3i bales; ,tocl. i@42
exports. - Iji bales
Total FOR sea~uu-Eo, r,c,iptS l. o.. II.
bales; exports. i.2li."9i bales
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YCEk. March l7-Thcro was IN
advance "f NOR" tnHl 81 ~ per bal" I'm III.
."'lun i"ark"t here to-day. May selling un
70 Ire "T 80 polats above last nights
POINTS Mt hich'- tn. close was fcW
POINTS of from ia" best under r.alt.inr Iu,
m" ton" Wa very steady at not advance
oi u To- - points
m" muri.'t opened steady ~ am advance
of :" i" points ana business h.r1tu" NOR.
"INN" "a prices worked upward Ch..rfu,
"IEEiy"s from Rus-ia uudoubSdly ,pr-
trlHHl"'i 10 tn" advance. ;,s did Z. Sl.c,atiun-
'n"t thc railroad difficulties would be 4.t-
t"G OYER sunday. Tn advance -arri,d
"cuF" l"SHi"u h' ." 30 points not ll.hrr
lat" in tho morning May closed ~ Il -.
"nH ngt0nyr ~ !, l-c. or about TO l. points
New crop de!vor:ss led tho advance. uc,nr
InNI'HCtu by reports OF further rains In n.
EASTERN holt and tho forecast :or f.us. in
t:"st Texas Large Sal,S az pgUt CLOTHS
we're reported in Fall E!v"r Tor the week
and Western, dealers were quoted to no
erect that fresh business, was In ..N,..s a..
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-18
SUBMIT ARGUMENTS
IN BRACEY'S CASE
Saturday Fixed BY Judge Robinson
As Date For Hearing On Demurrer
To Indi ctment

Judge Alan II. Robinson in criminal
court yesterday afternoon fixed Sat
urday OF this week as the date for
hearing arguments to the demurrer TO
the indictment against S. II. Bracey,
charged with defrauding David Nc
Gary out of $4,000 in connection with
Il Howic Gold Mining stock deal.
Bracey, who was arrested at Bal
timore, Nd, Saturday by Captain Of
Detectives Tom Kelley and Il Balti-
more officer, and who later decided
mot TO fight extradition TO West Vir-
ginia. yesterday appeared before
Judge Robinson and allowed Attorney
Frank A. O'Brien, his local attorney,
10 interpose demurrer to the indlct-
ment. l3racey gave bail in the sum Of
$500 for his appearance Saturday,.
with big bonding company as sure
", and the bond and power of attor-
Iney was filed for record in the county
clerks office.
Attorney Fred \. Both. of Ba IT.
more, was admitted to practice in the
criminal court OF this county and VIII
appear with Attorney Frank O'Brlen
in the Braccy case.