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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1894-02-22
w. G. T. u. COLUMN.
AN UNCONDITIONAL CONTRACT.
MRS. w. h. KING, Press Supt.
FOR GOD AND HOME AND NATIVE LAM

AN UNCONDITIONAL CONTRACT.
Twenty years ago, sitting in the
shelter of my conservative home, an
Episcopalian of the Eipscopalians,
hearing of the wonderful wildfire
which had broken out over the West,
I, who had never been touched, even
remotely, by the awful curse of intern
perance, presumed to sit in judgment
over my sisters upon whom the Spirit
of the Lord had SO signally fallen.
But as the wave spread, and came
even to our own doors, felt constrain
ed to say: eff this be of man, it will
come to naught, hut of God, it will
stand" Then followed the "sober
second thought and the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union came.
The blessed influence of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union, who can
measure? The reflex influence upon
Uu0 uOdl dLu 1lFOS VI luO NOlIt0u
themselves has not been the least Won
derful result. Then the home infu-
ence, the social results, the church adj
vancement and the growth of public
sentiment! A wag, seeing the caba-
listic letters, w. G. T. U. q, put one
under the other, upon placard,
wrote Washing Contract Taken
Internationally" He wrote better
than he knew. We have taken an
unconditional contract upon our hands
to wash the nation clean, and in our
-" do-everything" policy we feel assur-
ed of success. Revolutions never go
backward" and with God on our side
and the word encouragement elimi-
mated from our vocabulary. we mean
to work for "God, Home and Human
ity," till the end. ANNA NJ. HAMMER,
PHILADELPHIA. Pres. Pa. w. G.. T. U.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-17

a comparative stranger more abundant
ly and with better grace than from
so-called friend. My experience has
proved the utter fallacy of this asser-
ton to myself, if to no other. 1t has been
my good fortune in trials of adversely
to be surrounded with friends, true both
in word and deed, their loyalty to me
has never wavered, their sympathy and
interest are as closely connected to my
present situation as they were prior to
my misfortune 1 never fully appreci-
ated what blessing a true friend was,
until lately They are like ministering
angels, soothing our aching hearts with
tender, sympathetic words of comfort
and cheer. What consoling influence
their kind interest in our welfare have
been, quieting and easing our anguish
over the fatal error. This would indeed
be a very dreary world had we no real
friends to look to for consolation and
kindness and words of encouragement
in hours of necessity and trials OF sad
ness and despair.
sincerely pity those that allow their
better nature to form this pessimistic
opinion. They are so warped and mar
row in their judgment, so prone to
believe ill of every gesture made by an
acquaintance, fearing it might develop
a closer and warmer intimacy. They
repel all friendly overtures, having lost
faith in one, they condemn all the resi-
of mankind. They never allow any
thing to enter their heart that would II
the slightest way influence them to re
linquish their theory. 1t would be i'm
possible for such to have friends OF an.
kind. am thankful such fate ha
passed me by, and friends l cherish
honor and esteem are still allied to M
interests and loyal to true friendship.
J. 2. R.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-17
MAKING CRIMINALS.
Most of Our Prisons Admirably Adapted
To This End.

If the leading object of incarceration
were punishment-that is injury to the
individual-mostO of our prisons are ad-
mirably adapted to their end. For the
worst punishment that can be inflicted
upon person is to confirm him in evil
ways, and to make him worse than he
is. In doing this society takes the place
of the ingenious Satan. Our machinery
which catches hold of an offender and
draws him into the circuit of its edu-
cation is calculated to confirm him in
his tendencies, and make him profess
sional criminal. 1t is rare that the jail
and penitentiary influences are such as
to improve him in any way, except
occasionally in his physical condition.
The advantage to criminal confine-
ment is that abstinence and regular
life may improve his health; but better
moral habits will not be formed in him
unless the authority to which he is
subjected is concerned in the efforts to
educate him into better life. 1t does
not need any argument to show that If
the men put in charge of him are Sc
lected not for their fitness for their
difficult duties, but are chosen by the
political machine on account OF their
service to the machine, the prisons will
be run without intelligent reference to
the reformation of the criminals. Some
times our prisons are honestly managed
and sometimes they are corruptly man
aged by the politicians, but never when
politics interferes are they conducted
either with regard to economy for the
taxpayers or in the moral interests OF
the condemned. So that there ha!
never been the least hope for the prison
reform. nor will there ever be until th'
= prisons are "taken out of politics.
Public opinion has compelled the stat
to build better jails, to pay more atten
y ton to sanitary measures and to con
duet them more humanely, but tn
manufacture of confirmed criminal
$ goes on in the old way, and only her
+ and there is any effort made for tn
8 permanent change of their habits. Tha
r. change will not come so long as tn
prisons are merely places of confine
W ment, and for giving situations to pol
!, tical workers. Charles Dudley Wal
n nor in Harner'S MapaZino,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-17
COXEYISM AND WHAT 1T MEANS.
Something Radically Wrong With Ma
tional Affairs.

That there has been an unusual feel
ing of uneasiness and unrest pervad-
ing the people of the United States
for the past three or four years, and
for which they have striven to devise
a remedy, is a we'll known fact.
That unwise and partial legislation
has had a great influence in the pro-
duction of this feeling, is also as GER
tainly a fact. The great mass OF the
people have grown restive under laws
that impose burdens upon them for
the benefit of a few favored indivld-
uals or corporations, and they have
been casting about for a means TO
euualize the differences that exist.
The claim is made-and not un-
Justly. that the laws that permit the
aggregation of the greater part OF the
wealth of the country in the hands OF
a few individuals, are fundamentally
wrong and need reconstruction.
The people are not fools nor idiots
and all of the sophistry and eloquence
of all the statesmen who for large pa!
congregate yearly at Washington, ap
parently for the sole purpose OF max
ing confusion worse confounded, Cal
not close their eyes to the fact that tn
wealth of the country is fast being ab
sorbed by few who are favored b,
the laws of the land. The mass OF tn
people believe this to be all wrong
and are making protests; the Coke
movement being one of them. Th
idea of 'a petition in boots,' is to sa
the least a novel one and it's metho
of presentation to congress is unique
That it will accomplish anything
doubtful, unless perhaps the MOI
specially directing the attention Of tt
people to the abuses that exist, WI
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-17

Adam was good man, the day he
was put out of the Garden of Eden, in
comparison to some men we now have
on earth.-The Kaw's Mouth.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-17
FRIENDSHIP.
Without It, This Would Be Dreary
World Indeed.

According to the pessimist's view:
there is absolutely nothing in this
synonym except the name. They scout
the idea of there being such thing as
true friendship, or in fact anything
more than mere acquaintanceship; that
the latter would do as we'll as friend,
as one in need receives assistance from
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-05-17
Vol. VII.-NO. Al.
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<E5FXJZz>0G5SSsS~ SSsS~
QVritten for The Mirror.
MORNING..
BY SHORN POET.

BY SHORN POET.
High DER the intervale
Larks are upon the wing;
Onward and upward sail
They sweetly whistling.
Dew on the meadOw-land
Sparkling, lucent gem
Strained by a Seraph's hand,
God sends as food to them.
Forth from their tiny threats
Hear we adOrlng.
Wee, baby angel-nOtes
Pouring and pouring.
Back upon earth to sweep
Sunbeams to cleaning;
Findeth two girls asleep.
Dreaming and dreaming.
Rouseth the sleepy heads
Golden and raven;
Where in wild grandeur spreads
Youths adorn'd haven.
Into their room, the sun
Smiling, comes creeping;
Just as he would have done.
Had they been sleeping.
Two sunny faces burn,
Zenithward gazing;
Whose tender bushes turn
Heaven to blazing.
Louder and louder peal
symphonies claShing;
Larks in the dome conceal
Cherub-eyes flashing.
Wilder and fiercer blends
Concord with warning;-
Chastened, the sun deScendS,
BaniShed from morning.
Naughty, indeed he seemed
Thus to come peering;
Where dainty maidens dreamed,
ChaSteneSS reverlng.
Yet, the fair meadOw-lark
Sings. interceding:
Sings for the golden mark
OF divine breeding.
And. with the hosts above
Treating. comes pleadlng;-
While the two queens OF love
Pay gracious needing.
For his recall again
All acquiescing-
Issues a fiat then
ThrOning and blessing.
Now, ever modest he
Comes at the dawning;
For a short time to be
Thron'd on the morning.
While the larks up. afar,
Gush forth in torrents;
Whistling two names which are
Edna and Florence.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-01

but its production is likely to be delayed
by the success of Money"
Modjeska will impersonate Fedora in
Poland.
London is to have a permanent or
chestra.
Helena Mora may join comic opera
company.
De Koven and Smith are writing an
opera for Lillian Russell
Robert Il. Graham and wife have Joined
the robin Hood" company.
la Sorciere" is the title of new play
upon which Sardou is at work.
1t is computed that NJ. Sardou's royal
ties amount to 100000 year.
Alexander Salvini will play Hamlet
for the first time at Louisville on Feb II.
Virginia Harmed and Maurice Barry
more are to go out with THE Dancing
Girl"
w. s. Cleveland will produce next sea-
son drama entitled "On the Suwanee
River"
| George Thatcher has given up about
| Gotham" and will return to negro min
strelsy.
| Marie A. Snnott, a daughter Of the late
Judge Sinnott, is to go into the Palmer
company.
The rumor Is again revived that John
S. Clarke intends to return to the stage
before long.
Charles Alfred Byrne and Louis Harri-
son have completed the libretto of q new
comic opera.
Marian Manola has recovered sufficient
| Ia 20, - ,t.tth Lob lnr
in 1.-THE Cotton King"
Henrik Ibsen's new play, it is an
nounced, will be published at Christmas in
| Norwegian, German and English.
Helena Modjeska is speaking German,
Polish or Russian in her European tour,
according to the nationality of the audi
ence.
Louis James will star next season. 1.-THE
Robbers" Henry VIII" and probably
Francesca di Rimini" will be in his
repertory.
Ellen Terry has recovered fully from
her recent indisposition and rejoined the
Lyceum company at Glasgow, where she
had most hearty reception.
Kate ClaXton has purchased "My Lady
Reckless" a play which Arthur Forrest
Is said to have secured In Paris. Nine
Janauschek will be in the cast when 1t is
produced.
A theater will be added to the Conserva'
tory of Paris so as to afford the pupils
who are studying for the opera chance
to become familiar with the stage and
public audience.
Mile. Rhea appears to have obtained al
able and dignlfied play, when Bess Was
Queen" BY Elwyn A. Barron, who has
with boldness made Shakespeare one OF
the principal characters.
Sarah Bernhardt, who can afford to bC
generous, has been indulging in littlC
rhapsody over Ellen Terry, of whom she
declared: "She is perfectly delightful
and one of my best friends. The creates
treat / can give myself, and u pleasure
to which look forward for months Is tt
see her act. She is as near absolute per
fection as any one can be. In her, Eng
llsh dramatic art has u splendid exponent
; Now. I'll tell you the difference between
her and Monsieur Irving-she is an arts
first, an actress afterwards he, on th
contrary, is an actor first, and afterward
an artist"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-01

thoven's first symphony, Webers "Jubel
Overture" Rubenstein's "Bal Costume"
and selection by Dubois.
1t has become customary in Europe of
late years to have different prominent
The Society OF the NouveauX- Concerts in
Brussels will be given this winter under
Hans Richter, Ch. Bordes, Richard
Strauss, Franz Servais and Felix Motel
Hans Sommer's OPERA "St. Folk" had
its initial performance in Munich recently.
1t was short comic opera, the text by
Hans Won Wolzogen, the well-known es-
sayist and Wagnerian. The press of that
city are warm in its praise, especially ad-
miring the lyric passages and the orches-
| tration.
| A tablet has at last been placed in
| Mayence upon the house in which Peter
| Cornelius, who died in 1874 was born. His
OPERA THE Barber of Bagdad," is one
of the German classics, whilst his poems
and songs, especially the cyclus, "The
Brides Songs" are among the most cham
ing of his lyric literature. He was a
nephew of Peter Won Cornelius, the great
painter.
| Tho operetta, prince Ananlas," by
Francis Nelson and Victor Herbert, as
performed on Tuesday night by Boston
ians in New York. was not an entire sue
cess. The critics agree in praising Her
bert's music; the only fault found is with
its excellence The librettist does not
fare so well. The work is entirely toe
long, requiring nearly four hours for
performance. And the text is weakened
by attempts at witty rhyming.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-01

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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-01
His Case Was Serious,
THE BRIDES FAREWELL.

Farewell, mother, tears are streaming
Down thy pale and tender cheek.
l, in gems and roses cleaning,
Scarce this sad farewell may speak.
Farewell, mother, now leave thee
(Hopes and tears my bosom swelD,
One to trust who may deceive me;
Farewell, mother! Fare thee we'll!
Farewell, father Thou art smiling,
Yet there's sadness on thy brow;
Winning me from that beguiling
Tenderness to which l go
Farewell father, thou didst bless me
Ere my lips thy name could tell;
He may wound who can caress me;
Farther Guardianl Fare thee well!
Farewell, sister! Thou art twining
Round me- in affection deep;
Wishing joy, but ne'er dlvining
Why blessed bride" should weep.
Farewell, brave and gentle brother,
Thou'rt more dear than words can tel
Father, mother, sister brother,
All beloved ones, fare we well!
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-01
CURIOUS PARAGRAPHS.

A substitute for olive oil is made from
linden seeds.
Burglar and freproof collins are begin
ming TO be made.
Venson has become plentiful in the
London market.
Wood pulp is used for adulteratlng
wooden yarn.
Eight million acres of forest lands are
cleared every year.
Chill has 4S4 centenarians, according to
her latest census.
Sealed caves have been discovered in
Mashonaland, Africa.
st. Paul will soon have new bridge
across the Mississippi.
European cavalry are trained to swim
across rivers with ease.
The engines of the world can do the
work Of 1000, 900 men.
1t is the iron in clay that gives the or
dinary brick its red color,
A cave in the Sierra Nevadas is in
habited by myriads of bats.
American coal was first discovered by
French Catholic missionaries.
Toronto was plainly visible from Buffalo
recently during mirage.
The golden rod blooms earlier in the
season the further north 1t Is.
Certain sponges bore into shells, caus-
ing them to crumbe to pieces.
-
Ills Case Was Serious.
From Der Schalk.
Doctor Shaking his head)-Well my
dear sir, ! can do nothing more for you.
Patient-W-h-a-t! Good gracious, doc
tor!
| narfapt banlth
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-01
The Irish Commitment,

In w. r. lie Fanu's Seventy Years
of Irish Life" is reference to the visit
of George ". to Ireland in 1921, which
was enlivened, as much as state visit
may be- by the following incident:
The king entered Dublin in an open
carriage drawn by eight splendid horses
and attended by a number of grooms
and footmen in magnificent llveries. He
was in military uniform, and constantly
took off his hat, smiling and bowling to
the people, who enthusiastically cheered
him. At one point a man close to the
carriage stretched out his hand to the
king and said:
"Shake hands, your majestyw
The king shook hands heartily. The
man waved his hand and called out:
"Begorra, I'll never wash that hand
again.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-01
ANECDOTE OF BLAINE.
How lie Squclchcd New Member VIII
Was Badly Enrapcd

was DHUly EnraScu.
From the San Francisco Argonaut
On one occasion a decision which
Blaine made as speaker of the house
greatly enraged a new member, who
waited on Pennsylvania avenue after
the house adjourned with some friends,
declaring that he would have it out or
fight" "You can't" said one of his
friends; nothing you will say will get
the better of Blaine's good humor and
politeness." "We'll see," said the en-
ragged man, as he caught sight of the
stately figure of the speaker coming
slowly toward him. He stepped for
ward quickly and stood across his path,
MIR. Blaine" he said loudly, 81 don't
know you; l am no acquaintance OF
yours, but l take the liberty of telling
you sir, that you are fool and jack
ASST Indeed" said Blaine, mildly
now, / wonder" regarding him
thoughtfully, what kind of liberty you
would have taken if had been one OF
your intimate friends" And bowling
courteously, he passed on, while the
companions of the congressman burst
into a shout Of laughter.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-01
THE AUTUMN LANE.

A song for the autumn lane
O'erhung by sumacs and pines,
Where the spider weaves a tremulous
skein,
In midst of silvery lines;
And the asters CLEAN
By the wayside stream
And peep through the yellowing vines;
And the wild mint's prayer
Floats quaint in the air
In the shade of the muscadines.
A song for the autumn lane
Where the withered thlstles sigh
Like weird old folk that dream in vain
OF love meath q summer sky;
While sweet scents roam
Through the thickening gloam-
Flower souls that will not die
And the crickets trill
dirge on the hill
And the dark wind sobs, Good-byl
From the Independent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-01
MRS. RORER FAVORS GARLIC
She Says 1t Is a Valuable Addition to a
Bill Of Fare.

"
From the Philadelphia Record.
A piece of garlic" declared Mrs
S. Tyson Rorer, in her lecture on
Choice East India Currie," at the Food
Show yesterday, lis just as indispensa-
BILE to a well-served dinner as the din
ner itself" Mrs. Rorers audience was
large and very fashionable one. She
dwelt on the need of spices as an article
of diet, especially in warm weather, and
declared that if six curries were eaten
during the summer months the eater
would have no need of pills. "The
Lord" she said, has given us three
kinds of teeth, and He clearly meant
for us to eat three varieties of food
Onions, being strongly antiseptic, are a
valuable vegetable. Chopped meats
onions fried in butter, milk of grated
cocoanut, green pepper, Glove of garlic
several other spices, together with q
dish of boiled rice and baked banana are
the component parts of a ball currie.'
This Mrs. Rorer then proceeded to make
| and when she had finished she declared
| the dish was one warranted to bring
| back an appetite entirely gone.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-01

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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-01
News Of The Green
Room and Foyer
Some of the More Important DOings
Of These, Our Actors.
THINKS 'TNOULD BE IN VAIN
Joseph Jefferson Doesn't Regard as Hope
ful the Scheme of Subsidized AmeTi.
can Thcater- Other News and Cos.
sip of Amusement Makers.

Speaking of the new play "John-a-
Dreams" which has just been produced
with considerable success at the Lon
don Haymarket, the London Times
says: "Mr. Pinero, following in that
respect the example of the late Emile
Augier, stripped the courtesan of the
false trappings which had been thrown
around her, and the task which the au-
thor of 'John-a-Dreams' has set himself
is that of rehabiltating her once more,
and that with degree of completeness
not hitherto attempted. Whether the
object of these attentions is worth the
time and trouble devoted to her the pub
lie must Judge but it is impossible not
| to be struck at least with the freedom
with which the femme perdue and her
interests are now discussed on the Eng
lish stage. So far, the palm for bold
ness may be claimed by Haddon Cham
bers." The writer admits that the story
is told admirably and is deeply interest
ing, while Beerbohm Tree and Mrs. Pat
rick Campbell both score hits in the
principal characters.
Comedy, tragedy, all Is over
As the dying music now breathes its
last,
The clowns dull jests, the vows of the
lover;
For another night into night has passed.
Out with the lights 'Tis finished, the
glory
OF painted gardens and tinsel halls.
Clap your hands! 'Tis the end of the
story;
The play is over, the curtain falls.
Tragedy, comedy, still you have them
Here in the streets as you loiter home;
Many a snatch, If you care to save them.
OF life's rude farce to your ears will
| come;
And the iitful music still rings around you
From palace windows and tavern wall,
Till all is forgotten, and sleep has found
you;
The play is over, the curtain falls
Comedy. tragedy, all the world over,
Day ana night, II you will but look,
Passionate pages of life discover,
Strange as are written in any book.
Love them, laugh at them, weep for them
sing with them,
Sooner or later the life-show pals;
Death makes an END OF the joys tha'
they bring with them;
The play Is over, the curtain falls.
Rochester Post-EXpress.
While delivering lecture in Wash
ington the other day Joseph jefferson
was asked by Miss Kate Field whether
in his opinion, subsidized theate
would be desirable in the United States
His answer was that while from tn
standpoint of an actor he might thinl
such an institution desirable, and whil
it would doubtless be of benefit in man!
ways in developing dramatic art, tn
conditions of this country were sucl
that it would be practically impossibl
to subsidize the drama here,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-01
The Time to Quit.
INrnn Imdgn.

From Judge.
1saacstein Ito doorkeeper of poker
room)-Ish Jakey lsaacstein in dere?
Doorkeeper-Yes.
Isaacstein-Ish he ahead?
Doorkeeper--Yes.
Isaacstein-Tell him to come home
quick; his fader ish dying.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-01
A SURE Sign.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
Hattie--I guess Fannie Slimpurse's
mamma must keep an awful lot of SER
wants.
Mamma-How many did you see?
Hattie-Not one; but most all of her
china was cracked or broken,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-01

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