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The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14
The Power of Little Things.

When a certain Grecian artist was
asked by his admiring friends why he
drew so slowly and carefully the lines
on his canvas he is said to have replied:
Yes paint slowly but 1 am painting
for eternity" These words, though
spoken by one humble in life's calling,
has in it meaning full of grandeur,
ambition and instruction. Since that
time many have made their appearance
in this world and departed without
leaving behind one memorable deed, or
even one word by which we may know
that they ever existed. Some have
tried to accumulate wealth, others have
endeavored to place themselves on the
tOpmOSt ladder of fame but failed in
ignOminiOuS disgrace all because they
did not realize the Importance of little
things. On the other hand we find that
many of our great men were born in
poverty and Obscurity but step by step
they assembled the ladder of fame, till
crowned with glory, they were hOnored
and admired by all. Their career is
like the little brooks that steals it's
way down the rugged mountain side,
to the beautiful valleys below, singing
sweet lullaby to it's messy banks, grow
ing larger and wider until it becomes
mighty river, bearing numerous vessels
of commerce to the business world. If
we would be great we must do so by lit
tie degrees. If we would be rich we
must save the dimes and the dollars will
take care of themselves. If we would
be happy we must find peace with God,
be kind and obliging to our friends
and remember always that
"A little word in kindness spoken,
motion, or a tear,
Has often heald the heart that's broken,
And made friend sincere"
A. H. c..
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14

ness of decision are the next in import
ance. AS Napoleon said: II have felt
the pulse of the nation; that is half my
statecraft." History gives many ex-
amples of the possession of these quail
ties in such men as Washington, Ham
ilton, Adams, Bismarck and Cromwell.
These men knew what they wanted;
they knew their strength with the peo-
pie and they never subjected their hold
to too severe strain; consequently
they succeeded. Mr.. Gladstone is a
splendid orator, understands admins
trative details, is parliamentary man.
ager of great ability and great worker.
In fact, he is great politician from a
parliamentary point of view. He has
advocated and opposed almost every
policy in the region of practical states
manship. He was friend to the Am
erican COnfederacy and then espoused
the cause of the Union. His first speech
in Parliament was in favor of colonial
slavery, then he abhorred it to suit pub
lie opinion. He opposed the Crimean
more petty wars than his rival, BeacOns-
IClu, oSdll1OU WllO11 l1O VI you
of 'Peace with Honor" He originated
a bill to have the government control
the railroads and abandoned it. AS to
his want of steadfastness, 1 have said
enough, but cannot forbear to say
word or two on Home Rule for Ireland.
Many times in late years he has said
that England could never consent to a
dissolution of the treaty of union, for it
would cause diSmemberment of the
empire. 1t was he who subjected the
Irish people to the severest persecution
they have suffered since the treaty of
union was enacted. The most merci-
less coercion bill of the series he forced
through Parliament against the OppO-
sitiOn of the Irish members. After it
was passed men were hurried to prison
on nameleSS charges without even
drum-head trial. Some time ago I read
an account of a remark that Gladstone
made at banquet He said: "My
most bitter political rival is now kick
ing his heels in Kilmainham jail" Are
such remarks cOmmendable in great
statesman? 1t is said he had a great
conscience. If so, it is an eleventh
hour one. The defect of this great par
ty leader is insight. His bills pass be-
cause he is an able parliamentary man.
ager. He can argue we'll on either side
of a question. His late speech on Home
Rule was considered the greatest of his
life, but he could have done just as well
on the other side Compare his floods
of impressive rhetoric with Parnell's
simple, earnest, ightforward and
brief speeches, and judge which is the
greater statesman. He has won an
emasculated Home Rule for Ireland,
but not peace. BRIGHAM.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14

The Mantorville, Dodge county, Er-
press has our most sincere thanks for
its very fattering commentator of our
efforts. We are pleased to say that this
is only one, though somewhat stronger,
of many encouragements. Such help
ing words should be the unanimous ex-
preston of the state press, for we hon
estly believe THE MIRROR is doing a
work which will influence to good the
destinies of many at present beyond
the pale of social economy.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14

The Sleepy Eye Herald seems to be
at odds with detectives, county jailers,
constables and other such parasites of
crime; it wishes them an ill turn and
would deprive them of their occupation
and means of livelihood. For, speaking
of our weekly condition report, it says:
Discharged two and received none is
a good record. Would to Heaven that
the MIRROR would give such a report
every week until the Saltwater peni-
tertiary would have no inhabitants.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14

Owing to the demand upon our time
and the necessity of curtailing our ex-
penses we have concluded to cut off
some sixty exchanges from beyond the
borders of our state. Many of them are
old acquaintance parted from with re-
greet, but we consider it of paramount
Importance to use those sixty papers in
other directions.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14
THE PRISON MIRROR is a weekly pa

per published in the Minnesota State Prison. 1t
was founded in 1887 by the cOnvicts and is edited
and managed by them. Its objects are: to be a
home newspaper to encourage moral and intel
lectual improvement among the prisoners; to
acQuaint the public. with the true status of the
prisoner; to disseminate pathological informa-
ton. and to aid in dispelling that prejudice
which has ever been the bar sinister to fallen
mans self-redemptiOn. The paper is entirely
dependent on the public for its financial sup
port. If at any time there should accrue a sur
plus of funds the money would be expended in
the interests of the prison library.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14

Never too late to mend" is our mot
to, and by this we stand in wishing our
old friend the Litchfeld Neacs- Ledger
"bon voyage" on his twenty-sixth jour-
ney. Though little behind time the
good will and wishes are waited hence
from our little desk.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14

Hamilton Fish died last week at the ripe age
of So and the doctors called it heart failure.
When one considers the enormous motor power
the heart produces through IS years of active
life, there is scant reason to wonder at its fail
ure. His last official duty was to help negotiate
the Treaty of Washington.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14

1t would appear that America must produce a
considerably better racer than the Navajo to
defend the Americas cup. The Brittania has
beaten the Navajo in every race in England and
the Valkyrie, the challenger for the cup, has
beaten the Brittania in the majority of races
sailed.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14

"Did he marry the girl who could
paint things on crockery ware?"
"No; he married one who could cook
things to put into crockery ware"
NeaO York Press.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14
Gladstone as a Statesman

What are the qualifications of a
statesman. Insight into the feelings
of the people, think, is the greatest
characteristic. Rapidity and positive
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14

The Zumbrota, Goodhue County,
Ne1cs has changed hands and under the
guidance of Mr.. Herman Anderson will
take an independent stand in political
affairs.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14

Snake skin trimmings are said to be a fad for
trimming for fall dresses among society women.
1.-The trail of the serpent must be we'll marked
upon their minds; for according to tradition the
daughters of Eve should have no kindly feelings
towards that family of creatures.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14

One more staple commodity has fallen into the
hands of monopOlists. Iron is now controlled by
$3O,OOOOOO syndicate, of which Rockefeller is
the presiding power. Oil and iron under one
thumb will make the people scratch for living
when the screws are turned against them, as
they will be, with competition crushed.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14

By an overwhelming defeat of Irish Home Rule
in the House of Lords Gladstone has two altern-
atives. to swallow his medicine and admit defeat
or go to the country. He probably knows if he
dare face the constituencies of Great Britain on
this question now that they thoroughly under
stand its scope. The fact that the metropolitan
crowds greeted the vote with loud cheering in
stead of expected riot is very significant of the
sentiment of the pOpulace of London. Every eff
fort had been made to arouse ill feeling against
the hereditary legislators by the advocates of
Home Rule who anticipated such, though not so
pronounced an outcome. Should an appeal to
the people be taken the battle will be fierce. The
Unionists will. at the hustings, probably demand
a reduction of Irish representation in parliament
to proper proportion as to population; with
this added weapon in their hands, they may re-
turn to power with a majority large enough to
reduce the number of Irish members by more
than fifth which, when made. would leave
them a comfortable working majority which
will probably be further strengthened by minor
concessions to Wales and Scotland.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14

Upon the direct avowal from China that Amer
lean citizens III China would not be protected if
the Geary law was enforced, an order has been
issued suspending all further action against the
Chinese. The Celestials are getting tired of a
jug-handled reciprocity.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14

Capt. Adams, the new G. "A. r, grand COM
mander, has an enviable war record, which, with
his geniality and friend winning characteristics,
undoubtedly gained for him the unanimous vote
of his comrades.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14
CURRENCY.

devises the way, is shown by the rapid move
ment of Northwestern crops by means of the
certified check system of the Farmers Associa-
ton.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14

Man and Dyke are now absolutely ahead of
horse and sulky. Sept. 18th at Springfield, Mass,
Zimmerman reduced the worlds record for one
mile, with flying start to 2:O1 3-5 and at the same
meeting Meintjes. the sturdy South African, re-
duced the four and five mile records to s: 81 3-5
and II % 3-5 knocking 81 seconds off the latter
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14

Gladstone will not resign. He is evidently de-
sirous of forcing the Crown into an apparent
opposition to the will of the people by dissolving
parliament. He must feel morally sure of defeat,
else would he not lose the opportunity of posing
as the tribune of the people, against an op-
pressive Oligarchy of land owners and lords.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14

1t seems to be conceded III all European capt.
tails that the situation is very strained. The
German manpuvres in Alsace so close to the
French frontier and so wildly recalling the
humiliating conquest of 1870 was bad enough.
But it was bitterness rubbed in to see the Crown
prince of Italy riding beside the Emperor as
honored guest and willing participant in this
triumphant pageant. Siam is yet another thorn
in the Gallo side; for the supposed easy victim,
conscious probably of powerful support from
some source, is now objecting to the constructor
process of absorption. France is nothing if not
touchy to trif1es, and may so work herself up as
to require war-like Mysteries to clear her system
of humOrs.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14

In the face of the railroad massacres of last
week it would seem that the Federal government
should take some curative steps. That such
murders and manslaughters can be prevented is
fully demonstrated by the percentage of deaths
to travellers by rail in England. In 1891 the per-
centage of killed was 1 in 9S,OOOOOO. Yet they
run trains with far greater frequency there than
do we. Government however forces railroads
to adopt every possible safety method and de-
vice, and obliges them to give employees upon
whom onerous duties of watchfulness are inn
posed, sufficient time to rest.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14

The Kansas Populist idea does not take we'll in
the South. The Atlanta Constitution, speaking
for Georgia and that section says: The govern
ors and the people of the Southern states believe
that this is one country, with one flag and one
destiny. They want no sectional determinations,
and no combinations that would build up one
part of the country at the expense of another.
They believe that house divided against itself
cannot stand, and they cling to the hope that the
resources of our craftsmanship and patriotism
will crystalize into wise and just laws that will
bring prosperity and happiness to our whole
people,"
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1893-09-14

During the debate on rules Sept. the 9th, Reed
defended cloture and launched a pungent satire
at the Democratic party ending thus I'm time
this whole matter will become perfectly plain. I
notice that less and less fOOlishness is being
talked on the floor. Even the gentleman from
Illinois (Springer) seems to show improvement
with age" Turning to the democratic seats he
continued: II know that bourbOnsm and con-
servatism held you firmly in its grasp. But the
right will be triumphant. Your bonds will be
broken. You will progress as all things do in
time, for after all does not the world mOve?"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-04
REFORM IN PENSIONS.
The Country Brought Face to
Face With This Serious
Question.
Deserving Veterans Suffer if
Unworthy Cases Are Not
Dropped.
Reputation and Honor Of the
Grand Army Now at
Stake.
An Investigation Must Be
Thoroughly and Honestly
Made.

WASHINGTON, June 3. -Gen. II. V.
Boynton, over his signature, speaks at
length of pension reform i'll today's
Post The following are extracts from
his communication:
BY the action Of the highest officials
of the Grand Army of the Republic,
quite as much as by the recent orders
of the new Democratic secretary of the
interior and the commissioner of PEN
sions, the country has been brought
face to face with the graities and seri-
Gus perplexities of the pension prob
lem. The examination ordered by the
secretary of the interior strikes at the
root of the trouble. 1t probably affords
the most practicable way OF testing the
real condition of the pension roll. 1t
will be time enough to condemn
it when the hnad of the govern
ment, as result of this proceeding,
is unjustly laid upon a single deserV-
ing pensloner. No administration, and,
above all, no Democratic administration
can withstand the shock that will come
to it if any veteran, disabled by wounds
or disease, in the service, is dropped
from the pension roll which he honors.
On the other hand, every deserving vet
eran suffers if unworthy pensioners are
not dropped from what should be an
uncontaminated roll of houor.
The reputation and honor of the
Grand Army of the Republic are now
at stake in this matter. BY the action
of its highest officers it has been COM
mtted to the remarkable proposition
that Grand Army posts shall not openly
discuss and uphold pension reform. 1t
is idle to make answer to this charge by
pleading technicalities. The Grand
Army now owes it to itself to support
searching examination of the pension
rolls. When this is done, not only the
Grand Army, bat the whole country can
he relied upon to insist that none but
unworthy cases shall be dropped from
the rolls of honor. Under the present
widespread belief the pension roll can
not be fully re-established as roll of
honor until such investigation has been
thoroughly and honestly made. And
when the country is satisfied that the
roll is worthy one, and not till then,
will the feeling pass away that pension
expenditure is in considerable part an
unjust burden. The Republicans. and
especially Republican veterans, have a
high duty to perform in this matter. To
neglect it will be reflection upon their
patriotism"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-04
AN AUSTRIAN INQUIRY.
Statesmen Afraid Of Russian In
huence in the United States.

Statesmen Afraid Of Russian In
huence in the United States.
VIENNA. June BIN the delegations
today Count Apponve, leader of the
Hungarian opposition, asked Count
Kalnoky, minister of foreign affairs.
whether or not the government had
information of the attempts of
Russians in the United States to con-
vert Hungarian enigrants to Pau-Slav
ism. At the same time he demanded
that several Hungarian consuls be sent
TO America to look after the inter
ests of the hungarian residents.
Count Kalnoky. III his reply. said
that inquiry as to the Pan-Slavlst
agitation would be made by the
government, which thus far had no
knowledge of its existence. Undoubt-
edly the subject might be of Importance,
as in 1892 more than $4,000 had emf
grated from the empire 10 the United
States. Deputy Czesnatory opposed the
investigation suggested by Count APP
ponve. The great distance of the
United States from Central Europe, he
SAID, precluded the possibility that the
agitation, supposing that 1t existed,
could result i'll any action within the
empire,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-04
SPECIAL TERM WORK.
II amsey County District Court
Judges Hear Arguments in
Numerous Cases.
The McGuiggan Case Submitted
to Judge BriIi-Plenty Of
Litigation.

The six judges were sitting in special
term of the district court yesterday, and
disposed Of business as follows:
BY Judge Brill-State of Minnesota,
upon the relation of George McGuiggan
against Charles f. Morris, building in
spector; submitted on application for
mandamus to compel the building in
spector to issue McGuiggan license as
plumber. Greta Carlson VS.. John He'd
man; submitted on demurrer to answer.
Foot, Schulze u Co. vs.. George Nj.
Brand 81 Bros; submitted.
By Judge Kelly-W. A. Wood Har-
vester Company VS.. Daniel w. Robbins;
heard on demurrer to amended com
plant. First National Bank, Of Aber-
deem, SAD, VS.. George S. Engle and
Bion A. Dodge as garnishee; referred
to George n. HillInan to take disclosure
of garnishee. Mamie T. RadclIff VS..
Thomas Leybourne;. submitted on mo-
ton to settle case. Citizens National
Bank, of Evansville, Ind, VS. Edwards
Lumber Company ct al. and the Mer-
chants National Bank, of st. Paul, as
garnshee; referred to George n. Hill
man to take disclosure Of guarnishee.'
Paul Quebl vs.. James f. Barker and
the Great Northern Railway Company
as guarniShee; referred TO E. G. Miller
to take disclosure. C. o. Rice & Co.
VS.. F. 9. Ford and the First National
Bank as guarnishee; referred to A. K.
Moore to take disclosure, Land and
River improvement Company VS.. West
Superior Iron and Steel Company and
the West Duluth Light and Water
Company as garnishee; referred to j. l..
Moore to take disclosure.
By Judge Otis-Peter F. Penniman
VS.. Chicago, st. Paul & Kansas City
Railway Company; taken under advise
ment on motiaa for new trial. August
Benson VS.. Conrad w. Miller: taken
under advisement on motion for new
trial. New England Furniture and
Carpet Company VS.. Peter G. Weiloff ct
al. submitted on motion for judgment
in money.
By Judge Kerr-Octave Savard was
granted final naturalization papers.
Patrick Egan VS.. County Commission
ers; continued one week. John Deiude
vs.. st. Paul City Railway Company;
submitted on motion for new trial.
In re assignment Of A. N. Carlson to
Henry Schultz; final account of assignee
allowed. Mary Simpson VS.. st. Paul
City Railway Company; submitted on
motion for new trial.
By Judge Willis-Alva Hunt vs. CA.
Fleming ct al; new trial granted.
Charles FL. Lathrop VS.. w. E. Schultz
ct al; partly heard on motion for a
new trial.
By Judge Egan--In the matter of the
insolvency of Samuel Rosenbaum, the
sureties on his bond as witness in
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-04
The War AIIegory.

The interest manifested in the forth
coming production of the ''Allegory of
the War; to be given for the first time
in the Northwest at the Auditorium
Friday evening. June 8, indicates that
this latest musical-miiitary entertain
ment Will meet with the same success
in st. Paul that it has in the Eastern
cities. S. G. Pratt, the author and must
cal composer, has personal supervision
of the allegory, and the leading feat
ures are of a character that cannot fail
to- interest all classes of our people.
With the magnificent decorations in the
Auditorium and uniformed companies
of soldiers, bands, orchestra and chorus,
the success Of the entertainment is as
sured,
The songs and martial music Of both
the Union and Confederate armies will
be heard in the programme. The audi
torium will be darkened when the bat
tie fantasia is produced OH the screens.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-04

among the speakers who were to ad-
dress the meeting was Herr Liebknecht.
The authorities prohibited the meeting,
but the Socialists determined to assem-
BILE at place other than The one adver-
tised. They proceeded to ''brasserle"
in the suburbs, and attempted to hold a
meeting there, but the police interfered
and drove them out of the place. Herr
Liebknecht left Metz yesterday without
making his proposed speech. He went
to Sarrebruck. The Catholics through
out Alsace- Lorraine are hostile to the
military bill, and will contest every dis
trict in the province. Their list OF can
didates shows thai priests will stand for
election in Metz, Thionville, Sarrebruck,
Forbach. Mulhausen and Strasburg.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-06-04
Officially Celebrated.

LONDON. June 3.-The seventy-fourth
birthday of Queen Victoria, although
the anniversary occurred on May 24,was
by formal order officially celebrated to-
day. The horse guards parade and the
trooping of the cOors by the foot guards
were witnessed by an enormous crowd
of people. The Duke of Cambridge was
in command, and among the distin-
guished persons present were the Prince
and Princess of Wales, the Princess
Victoria May of Teck and Duchess of
Edinburgh, the Duke of Connaught and
Prime Minister and Mrs. Gladstone.