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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

WE frequently run across in news
papers, often hear, in fact, from the
lips of our neighbors the expression:
"That man ought to be in prison." or
''if such and such young man cannot
mend his mode of life he should be
treated to a term in the states prison"
The editor or the man of the world
who voices such an opinion has very
slight conception of the magnitude of
the question he has taken upon himself
to decide. The young man who is made
the object of such uncharitable judg
ment has possibly overstepped in some
trifing way the amenities of social be-
havior; has played, let us suppose, in
the exuberance of his animal spirits, a
practical joke whose fun is not so patent
to the world at large as it is to the per-
petrator- and the result is snap judg
ment on the part of the critic aforesaid,
who thinks as lesson. a year or two
in the penitentiary would make better
man Of him. This is sad, Wofully
sad mistake. Never voice any such
Judgment or utter SO uncharitable a
wish to your fellow man. The life in
prison, that is the actual, from day to
day existence of the convict, is not,
strictly speaking, hard to live; there is
much more purely animal comfort in
the sojourn than is enjoyed by very
large proportion of our states pOpula-
ton on the outside, now that a modern
lied spirit has taken in hand the order
ing of penal work, 1t is not that The
wrong done is simply in this When
once you have sent that jovial, careless,
heart-free roysterer to a felon's cell,
you have branded him for life, just as
surely as the blacklist murderer is
marked with the brand of Cain. The
prison mark once given remains as
inaffaceable as the lineaments received
at birth, and no matter how virtuOusly
his after life be regulated, that one un-
dying fact endures, he was once con-
vict. True it may be browning glory to
contrast the proverbially honest, the up-
swervingly virtuous man of today with
the felon of years ago, but the glory
were greater without the contrast, just
as the rich man would be the richer had
he now the wealth of the past. The
actual punishment suffered by the man
who. through accident of any kind be-
comes convict, is not, as some would
believe, measured by the years of his
sentence. The length of his term in
prison is usually in graduation with the
enormity of his crime; this the court
has determined, and this alone appeals
to the habitual lifelong criminal, who
has never known any other than &
vicious life. The real punishment is
found in the introspection which the
convict must of necessity make. 1t Is
found in the vision of that brand OF
shame and dishonOr that has been put
upon his name, which no future act OF
his-nO human power, can ever aftel
remove. The sin of the crime may, in
deed, be greater than the crime itself
in that he intended going farther il
his trangression than he really went
but the sin may be atoned, its stain, WE
are told, repentance can wash away
Not so with the felon. For the state.
, broken laws there has been, there cal
, be, no redemptory sacrifice.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

WE CLIP the following from the
Pioneer Press, as showing the different
views of the moral effect of Washing
tons veracity upon the country edit
ors. While The MIRROR has one adj
vantage over the country editor that
it cannot tell a lie through its columns
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

THE MIRROR is indebted to w. A
Poland of the Benson Times, for the
very kind manner in which he intro
duced us to so many Of the distinguished
visitors at the prison last Friday. Fol-
two hours he remained with us in
pleasant, and to us, profitable CONVEX.
sation and THE MIRROR office will ever
feel honored by his presence.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28
THE MIRROR is a weekly paper published

THE MIRROR is a weekly paper published
In the Minnesota State Prison. 1t was founded
in 1887 by the prisoners and is edited and man
aged by them. Its objects are to be home
newspaper: to encourage moral and intellectual
Improvement among the prisoners to acquaint
the public with the true STATUS of the prisoner;
to disseminate pathological information and to aid
in dispelling that prejudice which has ever been
the bar sinister to fallen mans Self-redemptOn.
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, 1895-02-28

III men QlQnC get SICK anu IlIeu vi
boarding houses, there would be very
few marriages. Stewed primes and
oatmeal drives lots of vict mat
rimOny.-ET.
In California a man stole an orange.
He was arrested by a policeman who
ate the JUICY fruit. The offender
against the laws of the state and the
statutes made and provided was set at
25 days to the work-house.- Glenco
Enterprise.
Probably the meanest thief ever
caught is Louis Bourgard of Paris,
who recently, while riding in a cab,
ripped open the cushions, tied the
horsehair into parcel, sold it while
the cab waited for him, and with the
money procured from selling his plum
der" paid the cahman his fare.-ET.
Some people are too trusting for this
world. At recent trial the prisoner
entered a plea of mot guilty" when
one of the jury put on his hat and
started for the door. The judge called
him back and informed him that he
could not leave until the case was
tried. 'Tried!' cried the juror; "why.
he acknowledges that he is not guiltyH'
-EG.
\ novel experiment is to be tried in
Chicago, that of opening numker of
"home saloons" in which will be sold
all temperance drinks, free lunches
dispensed and newspapers and period
icals furnished to it's patrons. By this
plan, it is hoped to keep many from
going to the saloons, who drift there
because of having no other place to go
-Mapleton Enterprise.
1t is undoubtedly true, as st. Louis
divine thinks, that a bank empleye
handling thousands, who is only paid
forty-fve dollars a month may be
tempted to steal; but it is not equally
true that the man with small salary
who steals, would be tempted if his
salary were larger? Nothing short OF
starvation, however, will cause man
possessed of Unborn honesty to take
money that does not belong to him
No amount of money is temptation
to him, whatever his opportunities may
be for purloining it.-EG.
It may seem strange to our readers
to hear us say that some of the Wisest
and best moral counsel comes from
within the walls Of the Saltwater pen
itentiary, in the pages of The PRISON
MIRROR. This journal is edited by q
man who studies, reads, reflects and
profits by his past experience. THE
PRISON MIRROR should be in every
home and in the hands of every young
man and woman, for it is full of rich
truths and moral teachings. The issue
of Jan. 3, is full and running ovel
with good wise counsel. It costs but
$1.OO for one year and should be read
1 by all.-Lake City Graphic Sentinel.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

The following are the contents for
McClure's Magazi'ae for March 1895:
"In the Stoke hole" Frontispiece,
can Ocean Flyer" Notes of a first
voyage on an Atlantic liner, with
pictures by c. X. Linson. "The Lord
of Chateau Noir." A story by A. Conan
Doyle, illustrated. "F. Marion Craw
ford.' A conversation recorded by
Robert Bridges, with portraits and
views. Napoleon Bonaparte.' Fifth
paper by Ida M. Tarbell, with sixteen
portraits from the collection of the
Hon. Gardner g. Hubbard. ''An AL
pine Pass on Ski" BY A. Conan
Doyle, illustrated La TOussaint." A
story from the memoirs OF minister
of France, by Stanley J. Weyman,
illustrated. ''The New Treatment of
Diphtheria." BY Hermann M. Biggs,
Nj. D., of the New York Health depart
ment, illustrated. "Diphtheria Anti
Toxine-Its Production" By William
A. Park, NJ. d., of the New York
health department, illustrated. 'The
Lords Day." By the Rt. Hon. VIM. E,
Gladstone. "Human Documents A
series of portraits of the Rt. Hon. VIM.
E. Gladstone. "a Blizzard A story
by Mrs. E. V. Wilson, illustrated.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28
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II men didn't get sick and tired Of
boarding houses. there would be very
few marriages. Stewed primes and
oatmeal drives lots of vict mat
rimOnV,-Er.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28
Literary Notes.

Men are only leaders from outward
appearances; close scrutiny will almost
invariably reveal woman's power, a
woman's encouragement, a woman's
love behind them. She is the power Of
the world today. AS she points, SO
events will tend-nOt as leader her
self, but as a creator of leaders. Let
her shape sentiment; men will see to it
that her sentiment is known, adopted
and recognized. The literature, the
dramatic art of the world is hers; in
her hands, too, rests the surest power to
uplift man from moral degradation
and Incorporate principles.-Edward
w. Box in March Ladies' Home Jour-
nal.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

Should THE MIRROR fail to reach subscriber
each week. notice should be sent to- this ONCE,
when the matter will be attended to at once.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

Contributions solicited from any and all sour
ees Rejected manuscript will not be returned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-15
EASTER "CLOTHEs,,
Pretty Hats and Pretty Dresses Seen in t
Topeka Easter Display.

Pretty Hats and Pretty Dresses Seen in the
Topeka Easter Display.
It would seem that milady had paid
her money and taken her choice for her
Easter bonnet, SO varied was the display.
f1eeting glimpse of the inside of any
of the churches yesterday was like look
ing into a kaleidoscope. There were
tiny bonnets almost undiscoverable
which the owners umbrellas would have
threatened for a while in the morning
had decided to spoil the Easter sun
shine.
One of these was pale blue velvet
bow in the back, black jet buttehy in
front and was finished by delicate blue
aigrette and a ruche OF soft black chit
fon Opera glasses would have been
necessary to see it across the
street Then there were large r
bonnets in the Dutch and Napoleon
shapes which seemed to be in imminent
danger of falling over the wearer's back
hair.
One of the Napoleon styles was fir
ished at each side, where the cream white
braid came to a point, by double bow
knots of electric blue ribbon.
The wearer OF one of the Dutch bon
nets was evidently Delsartean SO far as
harmony in color goes, though the shape
does seem a little pronounced. The straw
was of rich golden brown. set on shin
ing locks nearly the same color. The
ribbon used for trimming was in the
brown novelty check, and the flowers
were great golden peoples. The effect
above a soft brown cloth gown was a
symphony in brown; a pleasing color
study.
One of the big hats was worn with an
| all black costume of crepon. The hat it.
self was of soft black silk chiffon, its sole
decoration being bunch of rich red
roses
Another picture hat was one of the
large ones which was worn so as to show
that the wearer had adopted the pompa-
dour roll 1t was cream white rough
straw, trimmed with quantity of black
ostrich tips and pIumes. This was worn
with a cream and black striped taffeta
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-15
IN SOCIETY CIRCLES.
Recent Social Events in Topeka
and Vicinity.
GENERAL NOTES OF SOCIETY.

Personal Items OF Interest About To-
Dcka People and Visitors in 'Eown
Miss Clemma Linn entertained at a
luncheon today complimentary to Miss
Myra Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Tromp will enter
tain Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Eison at supper
this evening.
Miss Mabel Wilson returned to school
at Lawrence today.
Dr.. and Mrs ]. B Hibben are at home
at 1113 Harrison street.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles j. Lantry have
gone to Chicago in response 10 a tele-
gram calling Mr.. Llntry to the bedside
of his mother.
Mrs. II. E. Overholt is seriously i'll.
Mr.. Frank Tyler of the Emporia Ga
( zette was the guest of Mr. R. NJ. Rug
giles on Sunday.
Mrs. Fletcher Meridith of Hutchinson
is visiting Mrs. j. F. Blakemore at 813
jefferson street
The Queen of Fame" given by the
| ladies' of The First Christian church last
Wednesday evening was decided sue
cess. The characters competing for the
laurel crown offered by the Goddess of
Fame were we'll represented in costume.
The judges were chosen from the audi
ence, and their decision was given as in
any other contest. The crown was
awarded to Miss Susan B. Anthony, rep
resented by Miss Linda Haines. The
entertainment will be repeated Tuesday
evening.
A pleasant surprise was given Satur-
day evening in honor of Charles Hangs
eighteenth birthday. Music and games
made the evening enjoyable, after which
supper was served. Those present were
Maude Williams, DoIlie Tllford. A una
Snyder, Mamie Pritchard, Gertie Layne,
Ida Mills. Matte Adds, Nellie 0 MON,
May Travis; Messrs. Albert Curry, Dan
Lane, James Porter, John Fertigue,
Willie Voight, Ed McKiernan, Jess g
Parkhurst, Harry Hammond, Frank Saw
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-15
YALE INVENTED 1T.
The Romeo and Juliet Bnr1esque That Was
Rehearsed Yesterday.

The Romeo and Juliet Burlesque That W IS
Rehearsed Yesterday.
In spite of the fact that it was Easter
the young men who are going to give
the musical travesty on Romeo and
Juliet at the Grand Thursday and Fri
day nights for the benefit of the Elks,
felt the need of rehearsal and had it
yesterday afternoon on the opera house
stage.
Not all of them were there aud it was
not dress rehearsal but there was
enough of it given in Way to convince
the one or two spectators who had been
graciOusly admitted that it will be about
the funniest "show'' that has been at the
opera house this year.
The travesty as it now stands is the
product of several of the brightest
minds among the students in several OF
! the best colleges in the country. 1t was
originally the idea of Yale, it is under
stood, and the students gave it ID per
Torrance that commended it to other col
leges. 1t began going the rounds of the
colleges and was improved at each pre-
sentstion until it is now thoroughly
clever
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-15
COMING PLAYS.
The Calhoun Opera Company-EIIks in
Romeo and Juliet.

The Calhoun Opera Company-EIks in
Romeo and Juliet.
The Lilly Clay Gaiety company which
will be at the Grand Tuesday evening is
said to be stronger than usual this year
and has more "specialties." The bill
opens with comedietta, ga Lawn Party"
and closes with a musical extravaganza
called tDon jose"
One of the most widely advertised
musical organizations that tour the
country is the University of Michigan
GIee and Banjo club 1t will be at the
Grand on the evening of next Wednesday
with thrty-tive musicians.
The Elks' musical travesty on "Romeo
and Juliet" will hold the boards at the
Grand on Thursday and Friday of this
week.
The Calhoun Opera company will sin g
"Amorita" Friday the 26th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-15
EASTER AT UNITY.
A Varied Musical Programme and Beautf.
full Floral Decorations.

Varied Musical Programme and Beautf-
full Floral Decorations.
The programme for Unity church Eas-
ter service was perhaps one of the best
given in this city yesterday. The church
was beautifully decorated with flowers
and plants handsomely arranged under
the direction of Mrs. Woods. The spec
ial feature of the service was the music
rendered by the quartette choir, consist
ing of Miss Florence HOLSTER, soprano;
Mrs Frank Foster, alto; Mr.. Frank Park
hurst. tenor and Mr.. NJ. d. Henderson
bass, with Miss Mildred Wheeler organ
ist. The programme was as follows:
Organ voluntary. Miss Wheeler. .Mendelssohr
Choral response.
Anthem-quartette, Awake. Awake, Put OF
Thy Strength Stainer,
Responsive Reading
Bass solo, Mr.. henderson. messenger of
scriptural healing.
Duet. Miss HOLSTER, Mr.. Parkhurst. ''Vespel
Prayer.
Solo. Miss HOLSTER, wake and Sing Coco
Christian" SalIer
Notices.
Collections.
Sermon. Rev. Wyman, subject, Immortal
Life. :"
Russian Hymn.
Receiving members into the church.
Doxology.
BenedicLion.
Six persons united with the church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-15

Mrs c. S Baker; the treasurer, Mrs. W.
". Gavitt; the superintendent, Mr.. G. E.
Hanlev; the recording secretary, Mrs.
Howell Jones; the corresponding secre-
tary, Mrs. J. B. Hibben.
The ladies Gre pleased with the appro-
priations secured, but are still appreci-
ciative of much needed help. They
have been not only wise but most fortu-
nate in their selection of matron. and
could you visit the home, on this point,
at least, you would agree with
BECKY SHARE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-15

A recent bride looked like a Paris doll
in a Quadrille checked taffeta silk of
green, cream and black She wore
large picture hat in cream and black
rough straw braid trimmed with dresden
figured ribbon and pale yellow roses; and
a butterfly cape.
There were bonnets that cost $50, and
there were some almost as becoming
that cost less than SO.
There was one that had small buckle
of dull yellow gold said to be solid.
Another with flowers the petals of
which improved the natural and an
asprav of the feathers of the paradise
bird. And there was one the bow
on which was confined by a pin set
with a diamond. And one wonders if
the wearer was happier than the wearer
of a cheaper CONNECTION in lace and
flowers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-15
We are
Now . . .

Wholesaling the Ralston
Bread to all dealers. If
you don't have it leave your
order with the order man
or at the French Bakery.
To the retail trade, who
want the Ralston Bread, if
your dealer hasn't it tele-
phone No. Is or call at the
French Bakery and leave
your order or stop the white
wagons.
The following is a fac
simile Of the label used on
every loaf; none genuine
without it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-15

Don't miss seeing Mrs. Darlington in
her wedding "Hashsw," Joan of Arc in
her suit of armor, and Pocahontas in
her native costume in the Queen of
Fame at the First Christian church
Tuesday evening. and at the North Con-
gregational on Wednesday evening, Apri
IS and H.
1t pays to buy Footwear at Furman's.
Peerless Steam Laundry Peerless
Steam Laundry.
Tan Shoes is the latest shade at Fur
mans.
Good work done by the Peerless.
Swedish orchestra and chorus at Ham
uton hall, 18th.
Buy Furman's So Fine Shoes.
1872 calls up the Peerless
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-15
sr5II seIlfng Beer.

Some of the drug stores continue to
sell beer in spite of Probate Judge
Woods recent order. They say the law
does not permit the judge to make such
a ruling The law does permit him to
revoke the permit of any drug store he
pleases. however, with none to say him
nay; the judge thus holds a club, which
he may use vigorously if he so chooses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-15
Buy Now!
We know Sugar
Will be Higher.
TAKE OUR ADVICE AND BUY

gB Prices are cut in two on Dried
Fruits-they were never before so cheap.
Also, California canned goods. Come in
and get prices. This is a sample:
3-lh can best California Peaches. 50 II
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-15
Free! Freel Free!

Free! Free! Free!
Nice Churn with our Cream Bak-
ing Powder.
Nice Egg Boater with our Cream
BAKING Powder
g Good Lantern with our Cream
BAKING Powder
Nice Water Pitcher with our
Cream Baking Powder.
This lasts for limited TINA only
Look at these prices for Fresh
Meats at the next-door Meat Mar
ket:
8 lbs good Beefsteak 80 %
Loin Steak .. 1915
RlD Roasts ........-....-... to ~
Boiling Beef Observation-Disclosures. to s
5 lbs pure Lard. .............. so
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-15
MADE BY THE

IF you have never tried
this bread buy one loaf from
the wagon or get one at the
nearest dealer, and we will
guarantee you will use 20
other. Ask any one of 800
members Of the Ralston
club, recently organized,
what it is, and they can
tell you.
Don't fail to try one loaf
Of this bread-it beats all
other kinds.
MADE ONLY BY THE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-04-15

David Woodall, the colored man who
was trimmer in the city electric light
plant, has been removed by Mayor Fell
lows and JEFF Johnson. a colored man
from the Fourth ward, was appointed in
his place.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-11-26
BRIEF NEWS ITEMS.

Col. J. S. Carr to-day took S40O.0ot
additional insurance on his life with
| a New York company, which makes
| the largest insurance taken by any
company on any one person in the
world. He also took 100000 on DIR.
Carr's life.
There was to have been test of the
water-works system yesterday even
ing at 2 o'clock, bat it was postponed
on account of the inclement weather.
The time for the test has not been de-
cided upon.
There were services at the Primitive
Baptist church Sunday at II O'Clock
by Elders Isaac Jones and A. IL.
Hardy.
The weather prospects indicate large
breaks of tobacco this week.
The train, heretofore due at Durham
going east at 10 a. M, now goes down
at 1854 a. IN. The two trains now
meet at University Station.
Some one entered the residence of
Monroe Shepherd, in Patterson town
ship. recently when the family were
all from home and stole therefrom $40
in money.
The services at the court house by
the congregation of the First Baptlst
church Sunday were in memory OF
their former beloved pastor, Rev. {.
Durham. An immense congregation
was in attendance, every available
space being filled, attesting the popu-
laritv of the deceased. The death OF
DR.. Durham is a great loss to the
church throughout the State.
The North Carolina Conference OF
A. NJ. f. church will convene in the
Methodist church in Hayti next We'd
nesday. Bishop Gaines, OF Georgia,
will preside.
The Board of County Commissioners
were in session yesterday. An order
was made allowing a number OF per-
sons to amend their tax lists. The tax
books were examined, found correct
and turned over to the sheriff.
In the suit Tillett VS.. Nc W. K. at
Roxboro, the jury found for the PLAIN
tiff. The only question for the jury to
decide was, was the plaintiff guilty OF
cotributary negligence. They found
that he was not and therefore Mr.
Tillett gets a judgment for $4,000, De
PENDANT appealed and the case goes
to the Supreme Court again.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-11-26
A BATCH OF MARRIAGES.

Sunday was a good day for marrying
in these parts.
At O'Clock p. IN. Mr.. FL. j. Monk,
one of the efficient force at the NJ. a.
Angler Company, led to the altar Miss
Lima Rogers. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. r. W. Bailey at his res
idence in West Durham.
Justice Horneday, at his residence
on Jackson street, said the words that
made Mr. George Maynor and Miss Will
lie Metts one.
Mavid A. Malone and Miss Crabtree
took upon themselves marital vows,
out it was not learned who tied the
knot.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-11-26
II NAV DO az Much For You.

Mr.. Fred Miller, of Irving, III writes
that he had severe kidney trouble for
many years, with severe pains in his
back and also that his bladder was at
fected. He tried many so-callea Kidney
cures but without any good result. About
a year ago he began the use of Electric
Bitters and found relief at once. Elec-
trio Bitters is especially adapted to cure
all Kidney and Liver troubles, and often
gives almost instant relief. One trial
will prove our statement. Price 5Oc.
and $1.O0. At J. Y. MacRae's Drug
store