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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-04-18
CHAUTAUQUA WORK
IN PRISONS
Read at The Chautau4ua Con-
sress at Chicago, July, IL,
1898, by w. e.. Harper.
ssssssssssssssss
By T. II. Leaoitt, Lincoln, Nebraska
(CONTINUED)

(CONI1N
Another: ''Shun gambling; avoid it
as you would the mansion of death.
Shun it as you would den of robbers
around which are to be seen innumer-
able skulls and bones of murdered men
and women"
Another writes "The safety of the
community depends not more on the
conviction and punishment than on the
reformation of the convict.
Imprisonment deprives us of the
present power of doing wrong, while
reformation removes the disposition to
do wEo olg.
"The one operates physically and
partially, the other morally and con-
tinuously.
"The process of reformation if it is
to be thorough must not cease with the
term of imprisonment
"The crisis in the miserable life of
the convict usually occurs at the time
of his discharge Then, with cOncious
infamy of character and the belief that
he is despised and Stunned by every
honest man: without friends, without
employment. without sympathy, with
out hopes, his resolutions for good con-
duct and for honest living, however
firm, however sincere, utterly fail, and
he is driven, irrisistibly driven, back to
the haunts of vice and plunged again
into crime.
"He is made to realize the antagon.
isms between society and himself; tC
feel that he is victim, not of his
crimes. but Of law, and that he is justi
fed in making reclamatiOnS by the
repetition of his former OtfenSeS or the
commission of more atrocious crimes
How important then to the com
munity and to the individual is it, a.
such a crisis, to have the aid of some
friendly hand to provide suitable EN-
ployment and the means of self support
and the counsel of some sympathizine
friend, to encourage him and aid hin
in his efforts to become good citizel
and contributor not only to his owl
comfort, but to the material wealth O
the community as well.
"It is not merely postulate but a.
axiom, says writer, that one of tn
objects of criminal Jurisprudence is tn
protection of society by the imprisor
ment and the reformation of the cor
vict.
"If so, then surely that protectio
should be continued by such measure
as will provide against relapse int
crime and a repetition of the ferme
process of punishment and reform wit
diminished hope of success"
The remarks of some are indicatiV
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-04-18
AN ENGLISH METHOD OF FIGHT
ING EVIL.
VIM Lockart of Liverpool, Organizes the
Working Mans Public House
Company.
Editor PRISON MIRROR:

Editor PRISON MIRROR:
In your issue
of March 28th, you speak none too
strongly of the absence in our great
cities of places where young men may
turn in to spend their hour or two of
leisure, while the saloon, the gambling
hell, the brothel, have their doors ever
wide open, to allure, attract, and de-
stroy these young lives, which, were
other and better influences prevalent,
would grow up to useful and honorable
manhood. That such good influences
may be brought into active use in
every community in this country, and
that with the happiest results without
loss to such communities, be it village,
town or city, is the object of this paper.
| may here state that in England,
what we call saloon, are there called
public houses, and in speaking OF
money, l use American currency for
it's English equivalent.
In the year 1870, good and noble
man, Mr. Lockhart, resident OF
Liverpool, England, seeing the great
evil of the ever open public house, con-
ceived the idea Of fighting the vested
interests of the liquor traffic, in what
was then a new and novel way. For
this purpose he called to his aid several
gentlemen we'll known in Liverpool
for the great interest they took in the
working men, and especially of the
Young. Wm Lockhart's idea was fully
conceded with by his friends, and bore
fruits in the formation of "The British
Workman Public House Company
Limited" with capital Of $4,000, in
10000 shares of $500 each. The OBJ
ject of the company was to furnish
counter attraction to the liquor selling
public houses. They were to furnish
tea, coffee, milk, and all kinds of tenn
, perance drinks, also meals, such as
| irst-class restaurants provides, at
minimum cost; fer instance cup o.
tea, coffee, or milk with buttered roll
: cents; lemonade, jinger beer, 4 and
: cents; meals from 6 to 10 cents, AM
everything else at proportionably lov
/ figure. But they did not stop here
and, in order to. give you an idea o
t the full scope of their work, l sha
0 attempt to describe one OF the to-
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-04-18
TO THE CROSS.

mnd Thou Thou, thing of shame and torture
>.NSStt> In Pilates day, art now joy. Not blow
SZE1! OF superstition sword nor deeds OF woe
From tyrant hands can vanqulsh Thee. Inc
head
Thorn-crowned. that dropped on Thee; the foot
that bled;
The thirst-parched lips that breathed tender
prayer
For those who mocked and scourged and waited
there
The coming of the end; all these have led
The nations march to truth. Through mlStS
that frOwn
On faith and righteousness and purity.
Thou gleamest white o blessed Cross. divine
And through the slumbering ages. even down
To wears unborn the voice from Calvary
Still crieth OUT go! conquer in this sign.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-04-18

appear to have no other calling than
that of recklessly playing with fire.
'The well-to-do conservative world
has no inclination to make things
pleasant for those who propose to graf
lfy themselves at any and every cost.
"The man or woman who has pre-
ferred pleasure or passing qualification
or transient advantage to that price
less possession, good name, has little
ground for complaint
Another: I'm dealing with the Grim
inal or unfortunate classes the world
generalizes to such an extent that ex-
ceptional cases have little chance of
special hearing.
eff by any means, however, such a
hearing can be obtained, the world is
usually just, and often generous; but
in the main it says: keep your
proper places in the ranks. II you fall
out we must leave you behind; IT you
make trouble we must abate you as
nuisance
"The wavside of life is lined with
these, who, for some reason, have be-
come disabled and have fallen out Of
their places, and miserably would many
of them perish did not the spirit of him
who came "to seek and to save those
who are lost" animate true followers,
leading them likewise to go out after
the lame, the wounded and the moral
| ly leprous.'
All these quotations, it should be
remembered, are from cOnvicts; every
one of them was written by men inside
of prison walls: and they are only a
fair representation of the feelings and
expressions Of many others.
1t is not educational matters alone
on which we rely, but the associated in,
influences of kindly humanity and
Christianity which are inseparable from
these, and are sure to develop. This
may perhaps be said to be in the line OF
the further development of the "Chau
tauqua idea.'
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22
TEARS VS.. CHAMPAGNE.
Senator PETER Preparing to Combat Ex-
pensive Congressional Funerals.

Senator PETER Preparing to Combat Ex-
pensive Congressional Funerals.
CHICAGO, Nov. ga special to the
Times Herald from Washington says:
Senator PETER has collected statistics on
the cost of congressional funerals and
early in the coming session he may ad-
vocate complete change in the methods
of conducting them. He wants the cost
of the funerals much reduced. He
wants less champagne and more tears.
Senators aud representatives appointed
to represent the two houses of congress
at the funerals of deceased members,
Senator Pefor says. have come to re-
gard these expeditions as picuics for the
special entertainment of themselves at
public expense. Absolutely no limit ID
put on commissary arrangements.
Senator PETER declares that all funer-
al parties are not alike. In fact, quite a
percentage of them are characterized by
decorum throughout, but these are the
exceptions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22

DerelictIon of the New Woman.
Laura" said the husband of the
emancipated woman sternly.
What is it, dear % asked the latter
in conciliatory manner, for she saw
that trouble was coming.
Laura. in the last three weeks have
given you three letters to mail ad-
dressed to dear papa. What have you
done with them?"
Mailed them. of course" replied the
wretched woman, in a determination to
bluff it out if possible.
Laura the husband went on, that
is not true. 1 received a letter from
papa to-day in which he says he has not
heard from me in a month. and anx-
iously asking if anything is the matter.
Now you have got those letters some
where about your clothes if you haven't
lost them. I know just as well as
know that I am standing here that you
never mailed those letters. Now 90
through your pockets and see if you
haven't got them"
The emancipated woman commenced
to look through her pockets and soon
turned out the missing letters. which
she laid on the table, with the remark,
We'll, I could have sworn that I put
those letters in the letter-box at the
corner"
The man sneered. you can't trust a
woman to do anything" he retorted.
Hereafter I'll mail my own letters and
I won't occupy your very valuble time
with such errards. Before you go
want SO for household expenses.
The emancipated woman meekly laid
the money down on the table and went
away with the remark that she would
leave the Office early in the afternoon
and come after her husband to take him
to the matinee.-Harper' Bazaar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22
BURN MORE VILLAGES.
The Situation in Armenia Suddenly Be
comes Serious Again.

The Situation in Armenia Suddenly Be
comes Serious Again
PARIS, Nov. GA dispatch to the
Matin from Constantinople published to-
day says that twenty villages have been
burned in the northwest portion of the
district of A1eppo, and that the inhabi-
tants have been massacred. The dis
patch adds that the Kurds are gathering
on the border of the Euphrates, prepar
ing to march into Syria for the purpose
of massacreing the Christians.
CoNsrANTINoRLE Nov. 22.-The gene
raj situation IN this country continues to
inspire the greatest fears. kilograms
received here from Marash late yester-
day. apparently considerably delayed by
the Turkish officials, say that the Ameri-
can missionaries are again in the great
est danger.
The concentration of Turkish troops at
Marash, continues as rapidly as possible
representative citizens of Boston met 10
FAneuil hall today to urge that aid be
given the sufferers in Armenia.
Robert Treat Paine, president of the
American Peace society, presided, and
among the speakers were Rev. Cyrus
Hamlin, D. D. of Boston; Right Rev.
William Lawrence, Bishop of Massachu-
sets; Rev. 2. Z. Clark, president of the
United Society of Christian Endeavor;
Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, Governor Green
halge and Hagop Bogigian of the ar
menian Relief committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22

An English astronomer named Minehin
has invented an instrument which aocu
rately measures the quantity of light given
out by a star. Stars are designated as be-
ing of the first down to the twentieth
magnitude, according to the intensity Of
the light given out. The magnitude of a
star has hitherto been judged by the eye,
and anything like exacfitude could not be
obtained By the new invention the rough
designation of magnitude IS represented
by numbers which give the exact ratio of
oEe star to another in light giving powers.
The star Arcturus, for example, is esti-
mated by the new process to give 1914
times the light of Regulus.
This instrument will be of great use not
only in astronomy, but in meteorology
also. The amount Of light which reac hes
the earth from the stars varies according
to the state of the atmosphere, ana the ir-
ventor claims that forecasts of weather can
be obtained in this way which will be far
more accurate than those obtained at pres
eQt-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22
MRS. JOHNS WILL RETIRE.
Announces That She Has Had Enough of
the Il. E. s 4. Presidency.

Announces That She Has Had Enough of
the Il. E. s 4. Presidency.
EUREKA, Nov. 22.-The Kansas EQUAL
Suffrage association, in annual session at
this place, got down TO work today and
managed TO transact considerable busi-
ness. Mrs. Laura b. Johns sprang u
surprise by declaring that she WOULD not
be a candidate for reelection to the,
presidency of the association. There
are a number of candidates for the posi-
ton, which is one of honor purely.
In speaking OF the work, President
johns said: This year has been year
of inaction; last year we had our Wa
terloo. Now let US pledge ourselves
anew to the work. This is the ninth an
nual meeting, and l have served you as
president nine years. I feel as though l
had borne this burden as long as l can.
l am willing TO do my best as a private,
but l am not and will not be a candidate
TO succeed myself as president"
The appointment of the following
committees was announced:
Committee on resolutions-Chairm
Mrs. L. 0. Case, of Topeka.
Committee on plan of work-Mrs. E
a Welch, of Lincoln Center.
Committee of eourtesies-Mrs. Baird,
of Eureka.
How to Extend Organization" was the
topic with which Helen Kim Der of Par
sons entertained and instructed the con-
vention. Sac received as hearty applause
as kid gloved audiences can give. This
paper was open to discussion, and a num-
bero of the ladies spoke upon it, among
them were Mrs. Case, Mrs. Greggs, Mrs.
Bobbitt, Mrs. Haines, Miss Green, Mrs.
kreybell and DR.. Eva Harding.
DR.. Harding told of the Topeka equal
suffrage baby that they had named
Susan B. Anthony, of their charity work
for Scranton miners, of their giving poor
unfortunate woman the Kelley cure, of
their effort to spread the sentiment
among those who were not in the habit
of reading the newspapers. She closed
her remarks by pledging the Topeka So
ciety to organize Shawnee county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22
The Latest Spanish Tale.

A semi-ofIicial Cuban newspaper,
with fendish glee. spreads the report
that Spain, backed by England, Italy,
and Mexico, will demand $500 900, 600
indemnity from the United States, and
that refusal to pay it will be followed
by a powerful naval demonstration
against New York This story is alb
surd, but if it were true an alliance be-
tween the United States and Russia
would come in kandy.-Ainneapolis
Tribune.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22
WOULDN'T HAVE LIBORNIO.
The Hawaiian Band Leadsr Badly Treated
in LeaVenworLh.


LEAvENwoRTH, Nov 22.-The Hawai-
ian band, which is touring the country,
arrived at Leavenworth yesterday and
secured accommodations at the leading
hotel in this city. Soon after. the leader
of the band, who has decidedly swarthy
complexion, with coal black hair, went
into Fourth street barber shop and
made request to be shaved.
Tho BARRIERS, who were all white men,
looked at him in establishment, and his
nationality was abruptly demanded.
He was then told he could not get
shave. In a strange land aud
highly indignant the Hawaiian went
into the street, where he told his
grievance to the first police officer
he met, and insisted on the officer re-
turning with him to the barber shop
for the purpose of com
polling the proprietor thereof to
serve him. The officer refused. and
then complaint was made to City Mar
shall Maduska, who referred the com
pIainant to an attorney. The Hawaiian
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22
No. Publication That Hur,.

The patrol wagon made a trip to the
Ncrth side this morning. George Hus-
ton was drunk again. George is a nice,
afable fellow who insists that he
wouldn't care about being locked up but
because the papers publish the fact it
hurts his chances for getting painting to
dc. He WAS in twice on election day. If
he would stay sober little more his
chances for work would be brighter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22
NEWNES WILL CHALLENGE.
Sir George is Founder of the Yachting
Cup, which He Wants

Sir George is Founder of the Yachting
Cup, which He Wants.
New YORK, Nov GA special to the
Herald from Paris says: 'You may say
l am possible-in fact q proba Bile
challenger for the Americas cur" said
sir George Newues today. ~ am de-
sirous to challenge for the Americas
cup, which 1 should very much like to
see brought back to this side of the At
lantic.
Il am not supposed to express an opin
ion as TO the merits of the difficulty be
tween Lord Dunraven and the New York
Yacht club will say here that l Ger
tainly believe that the gentlemen form
ing the New York Yacht club would not
stoop to anything dishonorable."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22
To Pardon Hume clay.

FRANKFORT. KY Nov. ga strong ef-
forti is being made to secure a pardon for
Hume Clay, the Bourbon county forger
now serving a ten year term here. A
number of prominent men are interest
ing themse Ives and Hon. Cassius NJ
Clay, Jr., who was here Wednesday, is
understood to have made a strong per-
sonai appeal for leniency. Clay's forger-
les aggregated $780, 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22
FUN ERALB.

The funeral of Geo. Bailey, who COM
mitted suicide, will be held tomorrow, at
10 o'clock, in J. M. Knights cha pei.
Services conducted by the Rev Olden.
Frank Thomas, an old colored soldier
81 years old died at 1903 North jefferson
street. Funeral tomorrow at 2 o'clock 2.
N. in the First Baptist church, North
Topeka, services conducted by Rev
Barker.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22
HAZED COLORED MEN.
Race PREF udics Breaks Out I'm the United
States Navy and viii be Investigated.

Race PreJ uuics AbFeaks out In the nl6e0
States Navy and viii be Investigated
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-Assistant Sec
rotary McAdoo today ordered a court of
inquiry to assemble at the Washington
navy yard Monday morning next, for the
purpose of Investigating the alleged haz-
ing or maltreatment of certain members
of the class of enlisted men under in
struction in ordnance at that yard by
other members of the class. The suffer
ers were colored men. and it is alleged
they were hazed by being thrown over
board and otherwise Ill treated on &C.
count of race prejudice.
Mineral " 2Fer.
The inestn the west. Come and try it
]. W. PHILLIPS. 612 W. Eighth ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22

then consulted Deputy City Attorney
Townsend, for the purpose of seeking
legal redress, but finally gave up in de-
spair when told the statutes were very
lame, or worse, in the matter of the case
in point He said that the refusal of the
barber to shave him was his first expert
ence of the kind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22
Judge MADDEN Dead.

KANSAS CITY, Nov. ga special to
the Star from Summerfeld, Kan, says:
Judge W. P. Madden, aged 70 years, one
of the oldest residents of Kansas, was
found dead just east of town last night.
His wagon had turned over on him. He
was the first probate judge of Marshall
county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22
Fire AIarul Toanv.

A chimney on fire at 533 Kansas ave-
nue. frightened some one just after noon
today aud the alarm of fire was turned
IN. There was no damage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22
TO HELP THE JOHNNIEs
Congressman Otsy Wants 5000, 900 to
Pay Southern War Claims With.

CHICAGO, Nov. ga special to the
Post from Washington says: Represen
tative Otey, a Virginia congressman
announces his purpose 10 introduce a
bill to appropriate $25,OOO,OOO for
the benefit of ex-confederate soldiers
conditional upon an equal amount being
appropriated by the state in which the
confederate veterans live. His PROPOSE
ton is founded on the plea that the
S25.000,000 represents the proceeds of
captured property turned into the fed
eral treasury during the war and that
the people of the south have a moral
claim for the money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22
Rev. Frank Hyatr Smith Insane

BOSTON, Nov. 22-Rev. Frank Hyatt
Smith was adjudged insane in the
United States court today aud will be
committed to the Washington federal
insane asylum.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22
VIA Lose $40 5000

CHICAGO. Nov. 22-S NJ. Moore, of
this city, has just received a message
from Philipopolis saying that the mis-
sion loss at kharput will reach 100000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22
Closing on Popular Stocks.

Sugar, 9978; @, 6414; R L 7455; ST.
p, AZ; -Atcaison, 1875; c, N ",
1855; ". [. 671l; II. ?. 2914.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-22
New Pickles.


kraut &c quart.
Fancy Mixed Pickles. per at 15c.
Fancy Gherkins Pickles per Of 1Oc
Fancy Sweet Mixed Pickles per at,
15c
zoe
Fancy Small White Onions. per at. 2oe
imported Dill Pickles per doz, 1Oc
Fancy English Chow Chow per OF 20c.
New York State Jams, Finest Goods,
packed in l ID tia cans. 3 cans for 25c
Monogram Sugar Corn, Sweet. ter
der, delicious, best goods packed, Fer
can 15c; $3.50 per dog
Melon Mangos
Extra Qseen Olives, zoe per at
Fancy Krout, per gal, zoe
Revere, Revere,
The celebrated Java and Mocha Cot
Zee We have the exclusive sale of this
eoHee in the city. Try it and you viii
HE VERY LATEsT-Newes thing
out-PIE CRUST-Rich, Flaky, deiic-
ious. Try a pack age.
VELVETS! VELVETSl The original
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Nutritious and Satisfying. Try a
package.
Try case of the Celebrated Borden's
Extract Of Coffee. All ready for use.
with sugar and cream
Shredded Whole Wheat Biscuit
Paistable, nutritious, wholesome.
cans Genesee county corn, 25c.
Large can celebrated Victor iona.
toes, 15c.
cans Loomis and Allen corn, 25c.
W. W. ManSDedker
Mercantile Go.
7O4 Kansas Are. :: Telephone 14S.