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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-08-20

f1eeting, and unsubstantial fame; by read
ing them l should turn my possibility of
future success in life to the certainty of
failure. Myself plus time is the capital
stock with which L am to be pittied against
the world and to see if l can regain what
have lost. [ cannot afford to be mere
spectator. am to become wrestler for the
wreath of olive in life's Olympian games.
l can make history, why should [ maunder
in my cell and read the endless repetitions
of romance? No; find yourself cheaper
pattern, for count myself too valuable for
the sponge like use that you would put me
to-"
Nay, would have all of us reach high
er key than this. Because of life's real
story with its mystery and pathos; because
of the romance that crowds into every year;
the plot that thickens daily, and 1.-THE trag
edy that lies a little way beyond" Human
ity is still worth our while; to live. to bless,
to work for
''The cause that lacks assistance
The wrong that needs resistance;
The future in the distance
And the good that we can do.
Now let me add few words as regards
reading the art of reading" when we
read we must skip judciously." said Beech
er. Whole libraries, | think, may be skip
ped in these days, when we have the re-
suits of them in our culture without going
over the ground again. And even of the
books we decide to read there are almost
always portions which do not concern us,
and which we are sure to forget the day
after we have read them. The art is to skip
all that does not concern us, whilst missing
nothing that we really need. No external
guidance can teach us this. for nothing but
ourselves can guess what the needs of our
int no mi LOT nc cQ1Qaf w q.
cisive firmness. Independently of other peo-
ple's advice, Independently of the authority
of custom. In every newspaper that comes
to hand there is a little bit that we ought to
read: 1.-THE art' is to find that little Bit and
waste no time over the rest.
l used to believe great deal more in Op-
pOrtunities and less in application than l do
now. Time and health, of course, are need
ed, but with these there are always OppOr-
tunites. Rich people have fancy for
spending money very uselessly on their
culture because it comes to them more val
liable when it has been costly; but the truth
is, that by the blessing of good and cheap lit,
erature, intellectual light has become almost
as accessible as daylight We may have.
for instance. a rich friend who travels more,
and buys more costly things than we do, but
he does not really learn more or advance
further in the twelvemonth. If our days
are fully occupied. what has he to set
against them? Only other we'll occupied
days, no more. So if we are reading piece
of thoroughly good literature. Mr.. Wander
bilt may possibly be as we'll occupied as you
he is certainly not better occupied. When
I open noble volume say to myself,
Now the only Crpsus that l envy is he
who is reading better book than this"
RAMEOUS.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-08-20
Silence.

This is an age of business. Increasing
rush and activity characterizes each sue
cessive day. Silence is unknown by most
people. Time is money, and money is the
god; hence even small portion of time is
too precious to be wasted in silence. Thus
reasoneth the generation of to-day. ISL
lence," says Webster, ''is the absence of
noise;" but the idea that silence is absence
of animated beings. absence OF society. is
often associated with the word. This idea
is not necessarily correct In order to en-
joy silence it is not necessary to withdraw
from human society. The ancient hermitS
must have understood this principle when
they retired into Egyptian solitude. not one
by one, but in great hOcks, in order to en-
joy one another's conversation. The Quak-
ers can teach us that perfect silence is pos
sible even where great multitude is gath
cred. Quaker meetings are usually looked
upon with unjust contempt. They are rid
iculed on account of the healing silence. the
only thing that makes them beautiful.
Often the worshpper goes away with a
sermon not delivered by words. The un-
ruly member has been prisoner. Besides
Quaker meetings know of but one place
where an equal silence can be enjoyed.
Some may shudder at the mere thought of
that place. l mean the graveyard, the
place where all paths meet. There, at the
grave of a dear mother, is silence with all
her charms. Years may have come and
gone since the last smile played upon the
lips of the dying mother; the grass may
have taken deep root on her grave; flowers
may have sprung up and withered many
times since she was laid there: yet she is
near to her mourning child. She speaks
comforting words without breaking the per-
feet silence The feeling OF sublimity is
characteristic product of silence. The soul
is, as it were. elevated to purer and more
sublime regions during moments of silence
and quietude. Like poultice she comes
to heal the wounds of the fretted SOUL"
81. j.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-08-20

Gen. Sherman was fond of telling this bit
of negro philosophy: when I was with
the army in Georgia. slave-owner one
Christmas missed tat turkey. He sus-
pected fine looking colored man. and had
him brought before him. You have stolen
my turkey and eaten it, said the irate mas
ter. 'Ise not gwine to say didn't when
you says I did, massa.' Il ought to do
something to you. What have you got to
say why should not punish you?' We'll,
massa, you hain't los anything particular.
You see. you has little less turkey and a
good deal more niger ".-Selected.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1891-08-20
Original.
MAN..
A Mild LanlpOOn.

A Mild LampOOn.
You may find one, whose goose is cooked"
Who redemption's borders crossed
And who at GabrieTs judgment call,
To hill will sure be tossed -.
Or. maybe, one. whose one defect.
Is lethargy reflex
Who vieweth life's benefcence,
In antiquated specs
A one, mayhap. who's placid
Whose ire doth never rise
Who, when vile slander greeteth him,
Saith nothing. and looks wise -.
Or. maybe. too, one who thus.
Fierce Hate hath never known
Whose heart, quite circumstantially,
Naught but Love.vines hath grown ..
Him, then, who's just the opposite,
Who's always ION his ear
Who hates himself. and hates all man,
Because-well, that's not clear
"A one who's not an egotist,
And vainly circumspect-
Who sometimes, too in others can,
A bit of good detect
And then, perhaps. too. the reverse,
Whose Charity is dim
Who thinks the world would surely stop,
If it were not for him
Him, whose Cupidity's quite small.
Who's with his purse content
And wouldn't. though you wished him to,
Accrue another cent
Or him, who yet in other ways.
Meier signs or ne'er regrets
Whose sole ambition. aim, and strife.
Is to take just what he gets. 49,.
Then him, who's Vulture to the core,
Who's never satisfied
Who's but one part unto his corp,
And that's the money side -.
Last, maybe, one who's perfect,
Whose heart is pure as snow
And who when he departeth hence,
To Heav'n will surely 60 ...
While such a state of things you may,
In some at odd times strike;
I'll allow, in every other way,
You'll find they're all alike.
CHARLES LIE FURST.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1891-09-11
Type Founders Throughout the Coun.
try Will Complete Their Combine
Inside "a Hours.
With One or Two Exceptions All the
Founders in the United States
Arc In It
An English Earl Admires the Way Of
Settling Labor Troubles in This
Country.

CHICAGO, Sept. 9.-The Tribune says:
A deal will be completed within the
next twenty-four hours, in all proba-
bility, whereby a trust will be formed
representing $1s,OOO,ooO in original sure
ties. It is said to be type founders
trust, backed by an English syndicate.
All the type foundries of any conse-
quence in America are in the deal, with
the exception of Barnhart Bros. &
Spindler, Of this city, and perhaps two
concerns in New York. The smaller
concerns. it is said, will be squeezed out
of existence. In all the great centers
the number of foundries will be re-
duced to the minimum. New York
will probably have three; Chicago,
Philadelphia and Boston two each;
Baltimore, Cincinnati and st. Louis one
each, while the concerns in Kansas City,
Cleveland, st. Paul and Buffalo will be
closed down entirely. The deal has been
in course of formation for over two
years, and it is said on good authority
that it will be consummated during the
day. An official in one of the largest
type foundries in Chicago said that the
trust was to be controlled by English
capital, and that John Marder, of
Marder, Luce & Co., has been East
lately for the purpose of completing
the deal.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1891-09-11
r. S. PERSON, HOWARD PRESS.

1. So far as this county (Miner) is
concerned believe the party was never
more harmonious than at present. The
era of personal politics seems to have
passed away.
2. The party can remedy whatever
disatfection may exist by banishing per-
sonal politics; rejecting factional lead
ers and uniting the Republican press of
the state in the interest OF party princi-
pies and an emphatic demand that the
majority OF a thoroughly representa-
tive convention shall not be hampered
by dictatorial politicians.
3. I do not believe a fusion of any
character against the Republican party
can win if wisdom prevails in selecting
Republican standard bearer.
4. I believe the Republican candi-
date will be elected by majority over
all.
S. know of absolutely no acquisi-
tion to the party while do know pos
itively that some of its most influential
members have abandoned the Independ-
ent ship.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1891-09-11
AN EARL,s OPINION.
Aberdeen Pleased with the Way Ameri-
cans DO ThinDs

Aberdeen Pleased with the Way Ameri-
cans Do Things.
Boston, Sept 9.-The Earl of Aber-
deem and party have arrived here on
their way to the White mountains,
where they will be the guests of DIR. and
Mrs. Seward Webb. To reporter the
earl said: :sIn England we are always
surprised that with the immense capital
employed in your business there are SO
few labor disturbances, and that when
happening they are SO quickly and ami
cably adjusted. I wish that the keen
and cool judgment of your Chauncey
Depew and other American business
masters could be indoctrinated in Eng
land. There is, and always will be in
Great Britain, a deep and proud love Of
her American cousins, and the pride is
greater when they come over to us
grand men as your, Lowell, Phelps and
Lincoln
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1891-09-11
He is Purely Non-rartisnn, You Know.

Yankton Journal: Our independent
friend, the editor of the Sioux Falls Ar
gus-Leader, is. an ingenious cuss. He
has the type, the printers and the press,
and can print anything and everything
to bolster up the claim of his party.
In one sentence he denounces Fosters
last report, and in the next announces it
as correct. Only a short time ago it
claimed the "billion dollar congress-
had drained the treasury of the govern
ment. Now it denounces the $6OO,OOO,-
0ooresting quietly and securely in the
vault.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1891-09-11
j. f. PArrEN, SALEM SPECIAL.

/. The Republicans of NcC Cook county
are practically united. Not enough
disaffection TO interfere with a strong,
united effort to carry the county this
fall.
2. Their being none the remedy is
not needed; but to prevent future dis
affection the plan OF each township
electing its county committeeman and
the county convention the state COM
mitteemen would be effectual.
3. Would give the democrats about
a hundred more votes in the county
than they now have.
4. 1t is believed that the Republicans
can carry the county in three cornered
fight.
5. Last year 200 votes we're cast by
the Independents. Now estimated on
the best authority they have lost at
least one-fourth of their strength.
Nearly all of the democrat contingent
have returned to their former party.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1891-09-11
Prosperous Times Foretold.

Sioux, City Tribune: The bounteous
crops and the general conditions in
South Dakota certainly foretell prosper
Gus times. There is not state in the
Union with a brighter prospect. Men
who own South Dakota soil will do the
wise thing if they hold to it. Within
two years present values will more than
double in the newer sections of the
state, and in ten years will prove valua-
BILE holdings. South Dakota has seen
its worst times.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1891-09-11
Egan Heard From.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9.-The depart
ment of state telegraphed to Minister
Egan on Sept. that if a government
had been formed by the congressional
party which was acceptable to the peo-
pie, he should recognize it and open
communication with its head. The de-
partment has received a telegram from
Mr.. Egan IN answer to the above stat.
ing that provisional government had
been established on the 4th inst. with
Jorge Montt as president, and was uni
versally accepted by the people, and that
he (Mr. EgaD was in very cordial com
munication with it.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1891-09-11

At the Universal Exposition of 1889, at Paris,
France, the best sewing machines of the world,
including those of America, were In competition.
They were passed upon BY jury composed Of
the best foreign mechanical experts, two Of whom
Of FRANCE. This Jury, after exhaustive examina-
Wilson machines were The best Of ail, and award
ed ed that Mh company the highest prize offered-the
gold, silver and bronze medals. :.
The French government, as q further recogni-
Wheeler, president of the company, with the
Cross of the Legion of Honor-the most priced
honor of France.
The No. Q, for family use, and the No, 1e, for
manufacturing uses, are the best in the world
to-day.
And now, when you want sewing machine, if
you do not get the best 1t will be your own fault
Ask your sewing machine dealer for the No. s
Wheeler & Wilson machine. II he doesn't keep
them, write to us for descriptive catalogue and
terms. Agents wanted in all unoccupied terri
tory. WHEELER & WILSON MFG. co.
Chicago, III.
w. s. GROUSE. M1TcHELL.S.D
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1891-09-11
Can't Possibly Re Spared,

Pierre Capital: Ralph W. Wheeloclz
of THE MITCHELL REPUBLICAN has
been named as a possible candidate for
congress. Mr.. Wheelocl would make
an excellent congressman but is too sue
cessful in his chosen profession to be
spared.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1891-09-11
THE SONG OF THE ..No. 80

My dress is of fine polished oak,
AS rich as the finest fur cloak,
And for handsome design
You just should see mine
No. 8, No. 9.
I'm beloved by the poor and the rich,
For both I impartially stitch;
In the cabin shine,
In the mansion I'm fine
No. Q, No.s.
1never get surly nor tired,
With zeal always am fired;
To hard work incline,
For rest meier pine
No. Q, No. 9.
lam easily purchased by all,
With instalments that monthly do fall;
And when am thine,
Then life is benign
No. 9, No. o.
To the Paris Exposition went,
Upon getting the Grand Prize intent;
Ileft all behind,
The Grand Prize was mine
No. 8, Noe.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1891-09-11
NoLonger on tl,e Defensc.

Bismarck Tribune: The Republicans
are no longer on the defensive with the
Mckinley bill. They are now on the
aggressive. The Mckinley tariff law
promises to become one OF the most
popular pieces of national Legislation
ever enacted.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1891-09-11

portunity.
2. The remedy is for each man to
feel that he should have one voice and
only one; that no other mans rights
should be ignored or abridged; to have
a convention in which each delegation
shall be free to cast its vote in accor-
dance with the sentiment of its county.
The choice OF the majority will then be
satisfactory to the party and will re-
ceive its cordial support.
3, Under the above conditions fus-
ion could not defeat us.
4. If we have such a convention as
has been suggested and suitable can
didate there can be no doubt but that
the Republicans can poll a larger vote
than last fall.
S. The Independentvote in this locali-
ty will depend largely on the Republi-
cans. Under ordinary circumstances it
will be a little less than last year for
the party has not grown any while there
has been some disaffection.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1891-09-11
CHAMPENY BROS. Ag't.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

CATHOLIC Church of the Holy Family, Very
ORey. George Sheehan Pastor. Daily Mass ut
200 a. III. Sunday Services-N at 80 and l so
a. M. Catechism at 2:sO p. m: o44Hil Nesiaf4 ana
benedicton ut 80 p. m. Regular meeting Of Holy
Family Branch No. Ss4. @. 5of K. in the sacrIsty
OF the church on the 1st and 3d. Sundays OF eaci,
month, comeEclng at $50 p. M. o>.s,>
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1891-09-11
L. D. LYON, PUBLIC OPINION.

/. Disaffection exists because of too
much manipulation by coterie of as
sumed leaders who control party ma
chinery. Politics must be kept down
within reach of the rank and file of the
people.
2. Supremacy ofparty politics instead
of personal politics. Individual ambi-
tion must be subservient to party prin-
ciples.
8. Fusion would jeopardize Republican
success, but not defeat it.
4. A three cornered fight would be an
unknown quantity, yet we have faith in
the triumph of Republican principles.
S. There is no Independent strength
in Codington county worth mentioning.
They were weak in numbers last year
and are weaker still this. Farmers are
too busy taking care of their immense
crops to run after strange gods.
r. L. MEAsE, MADISON SENTINEL.
/. The cry of bossism, lack of repre-
sentation, etc., by calamity orators has
deceived some OF our Republican far
mers and led them astray politically.
2. Already many have discovered
their mistake of jumping from 'the
frying pan into the fire" but the Repub-
licans of the state must allow no dicta-
tion except by the people.
3. The fusionists might win over the
Republicans but even that is doubtful.
4. Republican victory is certain.
S. Independents are not so strong in
this county as a year ago.
w. E. WILEY, vERM1LL1oN REPUB-
LICAN.
/. None exists so far as am aware.
We want no ring bossism, however.
2.
3. A harder fought contest but in
any event I am confident Ohio, Iowa
and South Dakota will all be in line in
November.
4. An easy victory for the Republi-
cans.
5. More noise: less votes,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1891-09-11
H. e. MAYHEM, LErcHER BLADE.

/. There is nothing the matter with
the Republican party requiring so
strong a term as disatfection, but there
is a prevalent feeling that the influence
of the individual voter and worker has
been unduly abridged by too active
participation on the part OF those whose
higher position gives them greater OPP
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1891-09-11
REPUBLICAN OUTLOOK.
sDpinions from Representative Edi-
III the State OF sout, Dakota.


Hin the State OF South Dakota.
time since The REPUBLICAN,
Fin view the approaching editor-
Gting and the necessity for a clear
BANDING of the situation in the
Happroaching congressional con-
ddressed the following questions
resentative newspaper men in
aevery county in the state:
What are the causes of Republican
ction, if any exist?
Nhat is the best remedy for this
ction?
What would be the result of fus-
the congressional fight?
What of three cornered contest?
What is the Ind ependent strength
f locality compared with that of
ear?
QlWers from the following editors
Seen received, t'ae subject matter
6e of which has been condensed
athout affecting The salient points
xned.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1891-09-11
c. NJ. YOUNG. TYNpA1L TRIBUNE.

G. NJ. YOUNG, TYNDALL TRIBUNE.
1. Principal cause of Republican dis
affection lies in the dictation of party
leaders in hepast. The real sentiment
|of the people has not been enough
sought
2. Break the machine, knock out the
chronic oflice-seekers, sit down on the
man who wants to fly things with his
barrel.
3. Fusion Of the Independents and
Democrats means certain defeat to the
Republica Is.
4. A three cornered fight with the
Republican nominee a stalwart, nomina-
ted at the dictation of party leaders,
would give the Independents fighting
chance, but would probably afford the
opportunity for the Democrats to carry
of the prize, while the Republicans
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1891-09-11
S. B. MILTON, REpr1E1p OBSERVER.

S. B. MILTON, REDTIELD OBSERVER.
1. The disposition OF self-constituted
leaders to divert the power resultant
from majority strength to self-aggran-
dizement-doubtless the outgrowth of
territorial cliques. Hence, the rebell-
ion to the yoke, not of the party but of
these leaders.
2. Let down the bars of restrictive
confidence. If the many hundreds OF
the rank and file are untrustworthy it
will soon be detected.
3. Next year being national cleo
tion year party representation hardly
admits of fusion. Could such q thing
be satisfactorily adjusted it would elect
other than a Rebublican. Fusion can
be accomplished in delegate body, but
with the massesit is vastly different.
Its success with the people is highly
questionable.
4. A three-cornered fight would
electa Republican.
5. 1t is maintained that it has fallen
off, while the Independent leaders claim
with positiveness that they arc as
strong as ever.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1891-09-11
W. H. BoNHAM, DnADwooD PIONEER.

w. H. BoNHAM, DEADWooD PIONEER.
1. Bossism.
2. Retire the bosses.
8. A close race if not defeat OF the
Republican party.
4. Republican success.
5. Is per cent, estimated.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1891-09-11
R. w. wHEE1ocK, MITCHELL RnpuBL1


1. What disaffection exists is due
more to dissatisfaction with methods
rather than with measures. AS is al
ways the case where one party is for a
long time largely in the majority the
masses thereof become apathetic and
Indifferent, and allow the management
of party affairs to drift into the hands
OF comparatively few. These accept
the responsibility and in the very ma
ture Of things in course of time work
more in their own personal interests
than for the party as whole. The
blame for this lies equally with those
whose Indifference and lack ofactiye in
terest put this responsibility on the So
called bosses and with the bosses them
selves for abusing their trust in any de-
gree. Disatfection from these causes is
only surface deep, and while it gives the
enemies of the party a chance to make
certain cheap capital, and affords pre-
text for disgruntled Office seekers to raj
ly about them for time certain fol-
lowing, it effects in no wise the vital
principles for which the Republican
party has ever stood and from which
even in South Dakota it has in no in
stance very widely departed to the det-
riment of the best interests of the peo-
pie as whole.
2. One remedy is just the discipline
which the party has experienced more
or less recently in this state. Another
is a laying down of personal ambition
and disposition to make concessions
on all hands to the greatest good Of the
largest number.
3. Republican success by small ma
jority.
4. Republican success by larger
plurality than last fall.
S. Less if anything than last year.