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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-25

the past, but we must persevere, sur
mount all hindrances, which are simply
our own inclinations and desires, and
remember if we do not gain laurels, we
can reap the reward of duty well per-
formed; of happier, better lives here,
and hope for reward in the world to
come. Every day we are presented
with a sad example of want of
moral training in our youth; were the
two boys whose sad end has shocked
the community, taught to look upward,
to use their little knowledge in the
study of the lives of those who have
benefited the world by their existence,
instead of filling their minds with the
sensational description of some daring
bank robber, or train wrecker, what a
different ending would be theirs. How
many of us can trace our own downfall
to this same want of proper training in
youth? We have the opportunity now
let us change our thoughts; let us try
to be better men.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-25

AMONG the notable articles in the
San Francisco Argonaut for October
22nd 1894, are "The Turning of the
Bar-boy; How the Citizens of Nitrate
Found Starts Limit" byLester Ketch-
UNI; letter from "Cockaigne" on Lon
don in the dull season, and one from
New York on the new plays at the
metropolis; and long article on "The
Green Carnation,' London satire on
Oscar Wilde.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-25
IT is said, that every day one hundred

IT is said, that every day one hundred
thousand human beings die. Do we
ever consider how many of these perish
as the victims of the sins of moral ig
nOrance. Let us look through our
penal institutions and we will find them
over-run with those who call themselves
educated, but who are ignorant of the
principles which lead to honorable liv-
ing. Take the case of the two young
boys, just entering upon the threshold
of mans estate, who were executed in
St. Paul few days ago, and what do
we find; simply that they were ignorant
of all that which goes toward making
the man, moral education. 1t is not
enough that man should know how to
read and write; that he should be versed
in science, art, or the many accomplish
ments that enter into life's employments,
but he should be educated in spiritual
things through which mighty provi-
dence points out to us our destiny. Plato
the wise philosophers GA good edu-
cation consists in giving to the body and
to the soul all the perfection Of which
they are susceptible" Therefore, ed
ucation consists not only in good
scientific knowledge, but also clear
perception of the religious and moral
world. Our mind is our own possession,
and our whole being, physical, intellect
ual and moral, is subject to the laws of
education. Religious ignorance is the
chief characteristic of every criminal
How often we see clever, sO-called ed
ucated men, wasteful and improvident
Why? Merely because they have nc
religious and moral training. Look
over the records of crime and you will
, find that for one man possessed of true
wisdom and knowledge, there are {
; thousand ignorant, religiously anC
J morally. Let us not be content theI
) with the knowledge that we may acquire
through our schools, but use the knowl
J edge thus gained in looking for some
thing higher and nobler than the little
knowledge we possess has brought t.
} us in the past. We can no longer ask
'does it pay to be moral men," for ever
: in this world our present condition il
. sufficient to convince us that it doe
< not pay to be immoral. Difficultie
e will arise in the future as they have il
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-25
A GOOD deal of praying is being done

A GOOD deal of praying is being done
on behalf of the Gar of Russia nova
days, but it does not seem to be very
effective. for he is gradually sinking
and is likely to die at any moment.
Perhaps in these, his last hours of life.
some thought of the many poor victims
of his brutal and despicable rule may
enter his heart; and that ere he meets
the Great Ruler of all. he will issue a
proclamation releasing from bondage,
worse than death the many innocent
human beings he has eXiled to Siberia,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-25
THE FRENCH may blockade the ports

THE FRENCH may blockade the ports
of Madagascar, destroy her commerce,
kill great many of the natives, subdue
the tribes along the coast, and enjoy
the sport; but when it comes to a real
conquest of the island they will certain
ly find it rather costly sport. The
Hovas are a race of warriors, we'll equip
ped with arms and thoroughly drilled;
and what is of greater Importance
nature has provided them with formid-
able means of defense; the great dense
forests which line the entire coast
and the dangerous fever districts. The
Malagasy need no protectorate from
France or England, and these powers
will find them abudantly able to take
care Of themselves.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-25

TIER. IS no truer saying than that life
is what we ourselves makeit. 1t we are
cheerful and look on the bright side of
life. we will find the world cheerful and
we can get some small pleasure even
out of adversely; but if we are fretful,
and gloomy, we are too apt to find every
thing and everyone we come IN con-
tact with, disagreeable and sullen. We
invariably find our own temperament
reflected in the dispositions of those
with whom we associate or meet. 1t
our feelings are sensitive, and we are
easily offended by some passing remark,
or if our dispositions are querulous, we
will find others so. If we are uncharl-
table toward others we will find that
others will be unkind toward us. we
concern ourselves too much with what
others think of us, instead of trying to
correct our faults and cultivate cheer
full demeanOr, pleasant smile, or kind
thought for our fellow man. We must,
therefore, try to make proper allowance
for the failings of others; remembering
the clay of which we ourselves are
made, we should not complain of the
conduct of others, when we have every
reason to know that we are not what
we should be ourselves. Other peoples
passions are always insufferable tothose
who are entirely devoted to their own.
The fuller of imperfections any man is,
the less he is able to bear the Imperfect
tiOns Of his fellow man. We should
therefore bear with each others faults;
many of them are such as frail nature
cannot guard against, and which there
| fore good nature should overlook. Let
us be just to the merits Of others, chart
table to their failings, and tender to
their misfOrtunes. Nearly all human
endowments fade and decay, and sorrow
or age makes beauty consume like a
moth eaten garment; there is however
one unfading beauty, one undecaying
ornament, which is Of infinitely more
worth than all herest, tits the ornament
of sunny disposition. We should deal
as gently with wounded mind, as we
would deal with wounded body AS the
ancients held those places sacred that
were blasted by lightning; so we oughttt
pay tender regard to those who are Wis
tied by Affections. Atender hearted mar
cannot cause pain without feeling pail
himself, therefore he will not wound
unless through absolute necessity
Christ, while He expressed disappro
baton and dislike of Jerusalem TO
stoning the prophets, yet expressed ;
tender regard for it, for He wept owe
it. LeS US therefore bend all our ener
gies towards self control: let us try t.
command our temper; let us be chart
table towards each other; for withou
these all our other endowmentS ar
worthless to ourselves and the world.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-25

WE HAVE read Of newspaper hust-
Ter who claimed he could write poem,
discuss the tariff, umpire ball game,
report a wedding, describe fire so that
the readers would shed their wraps,
make a dollar pay a months board,
abuse the liquor habit, test whiskey,
subscribe to charity, go without meals,
attack free silver, wear diamonds, in
vent advertisements, praise babies
fight to finish, set type, raise hogs
sweep his own Office, speak at prayer
meeting and sing bass, but we have
never heard of one yet who could
make success of collecting old sub
ScriDtiOnS,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-25

CHICAGO, 22.-The Rev. H. H. Jessup,
president of the Presbyterian college at
Beyruth, Syria, said today in an inter
view: "There is a plot to assassinate
the Sultan and cause the Armenians to
revolt, but it is not among the Armen-
ians. The Russians are at the bottom
of the whole scheme. From Chicago,
London and New York they send out
infammatOry documents addressed to
all the leading Armenians. Those in
Turkey, of course, fall into the hands
of the Turkish government and the
innocent Armenians are arrested, put
in jail, and some times killed. That
is what has just happened.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-25

A CALIFORNIA judge, a few days ago,
sentenced a man to Imprisonment for
life for the theft Of five dollars, simply
because it was the mans second offence:
yet we hear Of cases every day, where
some society prince, or high official, has
been robbing the people for years and
is never brought to justice. In the
one instance, the culprit is poor and
frlendless, uneducated and ignorant
and judges, to ease their conscience, to
make what they call San example," con
sign poor wretch to life long imprison-
ment for few paltry dollars; while the
INSCRIPTIONS and influential bank
wrecker and railway manipulation are
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-25
THE MIRROR is weekly paper published

THE MIRROR is a weekly paper published
in the Minnesota State Prison. 1t was founded
ih 1887 by the prisoners and is edited ana man
aged by them. It's objects are to be home
newspaper; to encourage moral and intellectual
improvement among the prisoners; to acqualnt
the public with the true STATUS the prisoner;
to disseminate pathological information and to aid
in dispelling that prejudice which has ever been
the bar sinister to fallen mans self-redemptlon
The paper is entirely dependent on the public for
its financial support If at any time there should
accrue a surplus of funds, the money would be
expended in the interests of the prison library.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-25
Almost a New York Daily.

That Democrat wonder! The New
York Weekly World, has just changed
it's weekly into twice-a-week paper,
and you can now get the two papers a
week for the same old price $1.OO a
wear. Think of it! The news from
New York right at your door fresh
every three days-1O4 papers year.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-25

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2O.-The attorney
general has received letter from j.
Adam Bede, United States marshal at
st. Paul, rendering his resignation, on
the ground that he cannot consistently
comply with the -President,s letter of
taking part in political campaigns.
His resignation has been accepted.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-25

AMONG the Babwendes, a savage
tribe in Africa, the value Of a man is
measured by SO many hogs; in some,
more civilized countries, the hog is
valued by the size of his pile.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-25

INTHEsE days of reform and general
Improvement would it not be well to
pay little more attention to the very
cornerstone of our prosperlty-our
common school.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-25
AROUND THE WORLD.

LONDON, Oct. 21.-James Anthony
Froude, LII. d., the historian, died
Saturday morning at $50 o'clock.
Death was the elimination of an illness
from which he had been Frustrated for
several months.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-25

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22.-Prince
Catacuzene, Russian minister to the
United States, accorded to the Assocl-
ated Press all interview concerning the
condition of the car and the affairs of
Russia. Many of his statements are OF
unusual Importance. lie makes sweep
ing denials of the scandalous stories
atiOat as to the diScOrd within the i'm
perial household, and also shows that
the cZarOWich is an earnest friend and
admirer of America, instead of an
enemy, as alleged in some publications.
'The last cablegram | have received
said the minister, "says briefly that the
condition of the emperor is serious, but
we still have hopes. The present con-
dition is the result of acute attacks OF
the grippe. In each case the attack was
thrown off and full recovery appar
emily secured. But it is the insidiOus
character of this disease to fasten itself
permanently on the weakest point. In
the case of the emperor it has struck at
the kidneys. Russia has enjoyed stabil-
ity and progress under the present en-
| peror. He has given it what it most
needed stability-after it had been
| rent by an attainable struggle after
| liberal and advanced policy wholly un-
suited to Russia The cry for a con-
stitution has been raised. The former
emperor yielded much to the liberal
sentiment. only to be compelled to
take back part when he found he had
yielded too much. But the present en-
peror neither yielded nor took back. He
tried no new liberal policies. He at
tirmed that Russia was to be the same
Russia as before. Thus he has restored
stability and peace within and without.
He is guided only by his touching de-
votion for the Russian people, which
has inspired all his notions and has
overcome discomfort The minister
was asked if nihilism had been over
come "To large extent it has,, said
he. because it cannot exist in the face
of the sentiment of the Russian people
that their emperor loves them. But
the devil will always exist in secret,
and so, too, nihilism may find occasional
expressions in Russia, just as social
violence takes like forms in this and
all other countries" "WhO will be the
successor of the present czar?" "It
will be the Grand Duke Nicholas, called
also the cZarOWich. His succession as
emperor is fixed and unalterable.
There appears too much apprehension
as to this, and there are grOundless re-
ports of this one or that one who may
succeed the emperor. But there can
be no other successor than the Grand
Duke Nicholas"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-25

patted on the back and called great
financiers; @ justice! why are you so
exceedingly prompt in one instance,
and so tardy in the other?
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-25

SHANGHAI, Oct 23-The Taotai of this
district has asked the foreign consuls
to instruct foreigners not 10 proceed
into the country On business or pleas
ure, as the soldiers Of the Kansl pro-
vince would probably not understand
the reason of their presence. The
steamer Chung Ting, which has arrived
here, reports that Norwegian steamer,
supposed to be the Tordenskjold. has
been Overhauled off the Shan Tung
promontory by japanese warship,
and that she has been taken to Japan
after it having been shown that she had
merchandise on board, which comes
under the classification of cOntraband
of war; The vessel referred to is
probably the Norwegian steamer Tor
denskjold, which left Shanghi on Sept.
20. for Tien Tsin.
LONDON, Oct. ga dispatch to
the Times from Tien Tsia says that the
Chinese officials report that a battle Oc-
cured near Vi Chow yesterday and that
the Chinese were repulsed southwark
with a loss of three thousand men on
each side.
LONDON, Oct. 23.-The correspond
ent of the Times at Tien Tsin cables
that japanese warshipS are reported to-
be cruising off the Shang Tung prom
ontory, to the south of it, the intention
being to waylay Chinese transports.
The Chinese fleet left Wei-Hai- Wei yes
terday with orders to attack the Jap
anese squadron. The emperor of China,
realizing the Importance of the naval
battle fought Off the Yalu river as pre-
venting maritime invasion of China,
has issued a decree awarding honors to
the foreign officers who served on board
the Chinese ships, and bestowing three
years pay upon the widows of those
who were slain in action.
SHANGHAI, Oct. 23.-The steamer
Chung Ting, which has arrived here,
reports that Norwegian steamer, sup
posed to be the Tordenskjold, has been
overhauled off the Shan Tuug promon-
tary by a Japanese warship, and that
she has been taken to Japan after it
having been shown that she had mer-
chandise on board which comes under
the classification of contraband of war.
The vessel is probably the Norwegian
steamer Tordenskjold, which left
Shanghai on Sept. 20, for Tien Tsin.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-25
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Heaven doth with us as we with torch
es do; not light them for ourselves; for if
our virtues did not go forth of us,
'twere all alike as if we had them not.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-10-25

Land for the landless. freedom for
the industrial slaves of this country,
broad, grand, noble manhood for all
those who breathe Gods pure air.
Anything less than this is crime. This
and all this can be secured when the
people learn to think for themselves
The man who thinks for himself is a
free man. The man who allows Others
to do all his thinking for him is ten
times a slave.-HOOsier Blade
Morning journal and courier., 1894-02-17

study ofnew roles, undermines the health and often cuts short the career of the con- scientious and ambitious actress. At the trated by nervous excitement and over work My nerves were so unatrung that ths slightest sounds startled ms, and be- cams sleepless, melancholy aud irritable Sick and dishesrtsned, sought the home of an old and dear friend, who immedi- at.l advised me to use a brain and nerve food of which had heard much but knew comparatively little. I would have taken anything she chose to give me, but liked the taste of the preparation and continued its use. I had nos consumed one bottle when found tbat my nervous system had resumed it's normal tone. l no longer jumped at shadows, my appetite came back, each night brought sound a,d re- freshtng sleep, and I am now in perfect heal Il and vlgor, through systematic uee of Pains's celery compound. The present season has been the most successful, and therefore the most exacting of my career. bat the invaluable remedy which restored my health has also preserved 1t. I have recommended 1t to numbers of my friends, | and in every case with most fortunate 1 results
 1 The beautiful prima donna looked the | picture or nealtn aS sue E poks. uer large
 blue eyes sparkled with animation and her c >untenance lit up with an expressive smile that enhanced the oh hsrmiug vivacity of
 her manner as she remarked:
 l have found that devotion to a chosen pursuit Is not incompatible with good
 heslth If all the men and women, ths olergymen, teachers, merchants and law
 yers in this busy country. whose overtaxed
 brains cry out in protest against the heavy ' t,r1 1r1n otl fy,a oHraa
 this remedy, I am sure there would be g marked decrease in that terrible diseasa,
 nervous prostration, which seems fast be-
 coming a national ons with you Americans
 Success is, indeed, a glorious thing but,
 believe me, health is better"
Morning journal and courier., 1894-02-17

That stage fright is malady which afflicts the most experienced and capable actors as we'll as beginners, is the unani- nous verdict of the profession.
 Miss Marie Tempest, whose many suc- cesses upon ths English and American stsgs have placed her in the front rank of operatic stars, admitted frankly upon re- cent occasion that she is frequently at combines volcs of extraordinary pitch and sweetness with the dramatic fervor of an emotional actress to 8 greater degree probably than any other prima donna now upon the English speaking stags. and the statement will bs 8 surprise to thousands of her admirers whom she has impressed as ths psrsonifcation of supreme con6- dence and self-control.
 "The sensation is one of utter collapse, " she said lit is truly an awful feeling and is nearer to seasickness than anything elss Iknow of. Players with highly nervous organization are surs to be att ,cked by it when approaching ths climax of an impor- tant part, or when appearing for the first time in new play. Those playing emo- tional roles are more susceptible to stsge fright than others, because the individual capable of portrsying those parts succ sss- fully is necessarily possessed of highly nervous and impressionable temperament.
 ''In one respect highly developed nerv- ous organiz .tion Is indispensable to sue cess, as without it proper conception and feeling of the part to be acted are impos- sible. Yo1 know au actress must not only understand her part, but bs 80 absorbed in it that che forgets her own personality and for the time being lives in her assumed character
 "Then great nervous excitability is 6 decided advantage to an actress s''
 "Ia the way I have described, yes ss 6 general proposition, no. The mental strain, the intense application necessary tc a proper rsaliz stion of the part, the appre hension that the audience may be criti cising you adversely, and the constant
Morning journal and courier., 1894-02-17
THE STATUES OF VENUS.
They Excel All Others in
 LOVeliness.
What Gave to Them Their Great
 and Lasting Name.
Arc Women Less Beautifully Formed To-day Than in
 Earlier Ages?

The two great statues of Venus are the Venus de Milo and Venus de Medici. And what magnificent works of art they are :! What splendid forms, what beautiful fig ures, what perfect specimens of loveli- ness! These statues represent the grand est types of the human race of that age. They show to us beauty and grace in abso- lute perfection.
 The one thought of the women of those days was health, for they knew that was the first requisite te physical beauty. We publish the letter of Miss Louise Stratton of 617 Line street, Camden, N. J. She is beautiful young lady, but has been sickly and run down. She realized that if she would retain the graceful charms which nature had given her, she must regain her health. Here Is her own brief account of her experience.
 "I had for some time been weak, tired and run down. My usual good health was leaving me. I continued to grow worse and was finally taken with typhoid fever. Not recovering from this as rapidly as I should, and feeling that my general health needed building up, made up my mind to try Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy.
Morning journal and courier., 1894-02-17

"I commenced to steadily gain, and after taking three bottles of 1t I found myself greatly improved. I have given it the highest recommendation among my friends, and shall continue to do SO. It is certainly & wonderful medicine, aud ad- wise everyone to take 1t who Is not we'll"
 Ths large majority of women are nat uralIy of beautiful form and complexion, but lose it through i'll health. They could nearly all be as lovely as those two statues it they gave the same attention to health as the ancient races. You who are not in 'rfect health can throw off the disssse which is dragging you down, and regain the beauty which nature intended you should have, if you will use Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy. It is wonderful in its curative powers and will do for you what no other medicine can,- that Is, make you strong, healthy and beautiful. It works especially we'll during the spring, and every body needs this greatest of spring medicines. It is purely vegetable and perfectly harmless and is the discovery of our most succe essful specialist in curing nervous aud chronic diseases. Dr. Greene, of 35 West 14.h street, New York city. He can be consulted at his office free, personally or by letter.