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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-04-11
Literary Notes.

The April number of the Minnesota
Magazine contains: Frontispiece
(steel engraving)-Ex-Gov. John S.
Pillsbury. "The Psychology of Music
By w. Xavier Sudduth, M. D. "Love
Hath Its Seasons" (poem) Stephen G.
Updyke, SO. Mentor, A Moral Study
By Theo. G. Soares, 81. "John Sargent
Pillsbury." BY G. B. Miller. Jacks
Atonement." By w. O. Stout. "The
Modern Drama By M. L. White.
''The Flight of Mr.. Bramwell." BY b.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-04-11

GA TALE of Two Dinners" is the
title of an amusing story in the San
Francisco Aryonout of April Sth. 1t
tells of a young novelist and his wife
who gave merry dinner to which their
wealthy uncle comes most unexpectedly.
AS they had written to him describing
themselves as on the verge Of starva-
ton, they find it no easy task to per
suade him they are penniless, and a
second similar misadventure puts them
for all time out of his good graces.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-04-11


THOSE nine longest words of the MIR
ROR's, will not down, as witness the
following, from the Dakota County
Tribune
We have often wondered at THE
PRISON MIRROR and marvelled at it's
editorial excellence. 1t seemed strange
to us that the brother could not find a
more remunerative employment at
large without combining himself to the
narrow rut into which he had fallen.
The case has become clearer and the
reasons more apparent since the last
issue of THE MIRROR in which a col
umn and half of something which we
suppose to be the rawlings of being
mentally unbalanced appear \ short
selection is very convincing and we
are under the impression that much of
it would derange the reader as we'll.
He says: "Transsubstantiatlo and it's
converse, cOnSubStantiatiOn or impana-
ton, or the doctrine of superlapsation
are terms for occasional use, but the
Naturalization of ceaseless repetition
becomes WeariSOme, but the pachyder-
matOus properties of the spiritual
neutrality-suspicious. renders them OBJ
llvlOus to consequences.
No credit seems to be given us for the
sleepless, torturing nights of agony we
endured racking our poor brain turn
ing over the musty pages of time worn
and moss covered volumes in our en-
deavOr to find those innocent words
that have turned the wheels in so many
heads, and contorted the features of sc
many Psychologists. The fact is
however, those words were dug up fol
the edification OF the prison school
(high class the boys toyed with them {
few moments, mastered them thorough
ly, and then relegated them to innocu
Gus desuetude. THE MIRROR had for
gotten they were ever published unit
startled by the production referred tt
above in an eastern contemporary
which we reproduced as warning t.
our brother editors to beware of tn,
Naturalization of ceaseless repeti
ton, or they would become likewise, de
mented. We don't pay any attention t.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-04-11

FROM the earliest period of Chris
tianity down to the present day, Easter
has been celebrated by believers with
the greatest joy: it being the anniver-
sary of the Lords resurrection from the
dead. AS our memories turn back to
childhood, when in our light hearted
innocence we would take the piece of
smoked glass to watch the sun dance
with JOY over the "Risen Christ" the
significance of this wonderful, this
glorious resurrection was not given
thought. Pure and guiltless ourselves
we could not imagine that the son of
God was cruelty crucitied because he
would point out to mankind the way
of truth, and mans duties to God and
fellow man. The world was lost in
darkness and sin, and Christ's mission
on earth was to dispel the darkness,
and hold out hope to the most wretch
ed and lowly, that they might triumph
over sin and degradation, and even over
death itself by trusting in God. The
countless millions who have followed
the lowly Nazarene since that day,
nearly 1900 years ago, when just before
His ascension He said "My Peace l
leace aCith you' is the strongest proof
of the divinity of Christ. Every act
of His life while on earth shines like a
glorious star, and bids all who will
join in that glorious resurrection, by
letting our old natures die and be born
again to better, purer lives. There is
not soul on earth but can be partak
ers of Christ's triumphs if they but let
their hearts turn from the paths OF
wickedness and sin, if they but ope1
their hearts to the influence of those
thrilling motives and stirring appeals
that come from the lives of holy meI
who have followed His precepts and ex
ample. Life is short; crowd all the pleas
ures in it that we may, it is but mo
ment. Let us utilize this short earthl,
existence in such manner that whe1
the inevitable moment arrives, whe1
we must throw aside this body ant
meet the great unknown, we may be abb
to chase away all doubts and fears witt
consciousness of a life well spent
We may doubt a future existence i
we will. We may fancy the grave as tn
supreme end of man. One thing w
cannot doubt: grim death itself. Elk
perience has forced the truth upon tn
hearts and minds of men in all age
that to doubt is to be unhappy; that t
take the sweet hope of life beyon
the tomb away from our lives, robs tina
life of pleasure. and leads to sin, Grim
and degradation. The man who look
to God, who feels the influence Q
ChriSt's ineffable "Par T0biscum"
safe and happy. We should arise fro1
our present condition, and becom
worthy partakers Of the Savior
glorious resurrection.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-04-11
NaDOIeOn's Farewell to the Old
Guard.
Ida M. Tarbell, in McClures Magazine
for April.)

for April.
No sooner was it decided that his flu
ture home should be the island of Elba,
and that it's affairs should be under his
control, than he began to prepare for
the journey to his little kingdom with
the same energy and zest which had
characterized his triumpha journeys
as emperor.
1t was on the 10th of April that he
left the palace of Fontainebleau. AS
he passed through the court of the
Checaz Bzunc he paused to say farewell
to the members of his Guard, some
twelve hundred men gathered there.
"Soldiers of the Old Guard The said,
I bid you farewell. For the last twenty
years we have trod together the road of
honor and glory. Recently, as in the
days of prosperity, you have shown
yourselves to be models Of bravery and
fidelity. With men like you our cause
was not lost: but war would have been
interminable; there would have been
civil war; and the misfOrtuneS of France
would have been increased. [ have,
therefore, sacrificed all our interests to
those of the country. | leave you.
My friends, continue to serve France.
Her happiness was my only thought; it
will always be the object of my wishes.
Do not pity my fate; if have consent
ed to survive, it is to be useful to your
glory. 1 wish to write the story of the
great things which we have done to-
gether. Farewell, my children. l
would gladly press you to my heart; let
me at least embrace your standard! ="
At these words, General Petit, seiz
ing an eagle, advanced. Napoleon re-
ceived the general in his arms and kissed
the colors. The silence which the scene
inspired was broken only by the sobs of
the soldiers. Napoleon, making visi-
BILE effort to stifie his emotion, continued
with firm voice:
Farewell, once more, my old COM
rades! Let this last kiss pass into your
hearts,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-04-11
THE MIR ROR is a weekly paper published

THE MIRROR is a weekly paper published
ia 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-redemptiOn.
The paper is entirely dependent on the public for
its financial support. If at any time there should
accrue surplus of funds, the money would be
expended in the interests of the prison library.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-04-11

''T' IS familiar letter to many of The
MIRRORS readers, having been signed
to some of the best contributions in its
columns. For several months ''T" was
our valued associate and warm FRIEND
and we are pleased to chronicle his de-
parture, not for reason of the separation,
for we shall miss his genial companion
ship and his encouraging word, but
that he is fortunate in possessing
friends who have had him restored to
liberty and the full enjoyment of that
citizenship that follows executive
clemency. When the Chautauqua
readings became dry the announce
ment that special paper by brother
IT." would be delivered, carried with it
the assurance, that, for a few moments.
at least, we would forget our surround
lngs and smile; for no matter how seri-
Gus the subject, humor of an original
quality would predominant. This light
heartedness, that affiiction could not
eradicate, he is determined to take with
him out into the most serious point of
human existence, the attempt to re-
build what, in moment of weakness
he tore down, name and standing in
society; witness, the last will and tesla.
ment of 1926 in another column. THE
MIRROR sincerely trusts that no OBJ
stacles will ever beset his pathway
that realizing to the full the truth OF
"The way of the transgressor is hard
and that the weakness of the flesh
must be constantly fought, particularly
in this instance, the fatal cup, that his
future years may be so filled with
honor, conscientiously earned, that the
sojourn in Saltwater will fade from
memory.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-04-11

THE April number of the Inland
Printer introduces Volume No. Is.
Always bright and entertaining, the
April number is still an improvement:
it is the printers and the artist S
friend. The Inland Printer is THE
MIRRORS foreman.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-04-11

Its terrible to fall from grace; to
change the knee pantaloons, silver
buckles, and finger rings for the stripes
and wrist irons; but to be debarred from
signing Oscar Fingal O'F'laherty Wylis
Wilde to a billet douc, substituting
plain dennis" therefore, is tough.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-04-11

NEGOTIATIONS are pending to ar
range an excursion which will bring
the annual convention of the Sons of
Veterans, which meets in Knoxville on
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-04-11


By w. o. Stout. Editorials
Department-Re Reviews and Exchanges
college Notes.
The Magazine contains AZ pages of
reading matter A special feature of
the May number will be an article by
Senator J. T. Wyman.
Following are the contents of once q
Week for April 4. 1895. Bismarck's
Birthday celebration in Germany. Full
illustrations of the interesting event
and the latest portrait of the venerable
statesman. American Comic Journal
ism. (Tenth Paper, illustrated by T.
B. Connery. The No Breakfast Sect.
by Joel Benton. Our Congressional
Gallery. "The Best Match in Town"
Fifth and sixth chapters of this fasci-
mating story. BY Edgar Fawcett.
Englands Designs on South America
Is she planning new India south of
us? The Venezuela boundary dispute,
by Edward King The Jolly Plumber,
Poem, illustrated, by R. X. Munkittrick
The Tress of Hair; story, by Erck-
mann. Homemade Millinery, by
Cerise. Latest Paris Fashions. once
a Week, 523 w. 18th Street, New York
City. Price ten cents
FROM Moore in 1906 to Paul Bourget
in 1894 the list of European writers
on the American people is bewildering,
and their observations are as diverse
as their imagination and prejudices
Admirable descriptive power and keen
speculative insight into our national
character are to be found side by side
with the widest exaggerations, the
fiimsiest superficialities and rankest
invectives. The work of Capt. Thomas
Hamilton who discussed "Men and
Manners in America" in 1888, and the
American writings of Harriet Marti-
neau, given to the public at a later
date, are exceptions to the general rule
of flppant patrOniZing, or Wanton
abuse which was the rule with British
authors on America, during the first
half of the century.
NJ. Bourget made it evident from the
first that he was not going to follow
the elder Weller's ferOciOus advice
about ''blowing" US up enough. While
his impressions have not been univer-
sal appreciation from American read
ers, there is no question that his
studies of American character and
social conditions, have been made
with keen mental application and
, psychological insight. Where his i'm
agination occasionally betrays him, the
error is not so glazing or important as
to produce dissatisfaction, and the er-
roneous impressions are not radical
enough to prevent their effacement
after deeper thought. His "Outre
Mer" will undoubtedly take high rank
among all standard writings on the
Americans Micheal J. Dwyer, in
} DOnahOeS MAGAZINE
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-04-11

THE Ellsworth wis., Cleaner was a
welcome addition to our list of ex-
changes during the past week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-04-11

WHEN you run across man who is
sullen because he cannot have his own
way, avoid him; he is like the dog that
creeps up behind you without barking;
| he is not to be trusted.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-04-11

UNDER promise to not let it occur
again, we accept the OK Q" of the
Benson Times. We have missed you.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-04-11

such common expressions here, being
close communists, we don't have to use
them, and herein lies the virtue in
prison life
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-04-11

C. Gale, '82. "Raljah's Revenge, (poem)
By w. O. Stout. Editorials-Drift
Department Reviews and Exchanges
college Notes.
The Magazine contains AZ pages of
reading matter A special feature of
the May number will be an article by
Senator !. r.. Wyman.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-04-11

Entered at the Post Office at Saltwater, MINI.
as Second Glass Mail Matter.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-04-11

This paper will be forwarded to subscribers
until ordered discontinued and all arrears are
Maid.
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Should TIE MIRROR fail to reach a subscriber
each week. notice should be sent to this office
when the matter will be attended to at once.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-04-11

Edited aud Published by the Inmates
of the Minnesota State Prison.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-04-11

Contributions solicited from any and all sour
ces Rejected manuscript will not be returned.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-15

SAMPLES AND ESTIMATES
For all kinds of paper hanging and
decorating. B. G. RELY. 1I.5 If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-15

VIM. REUrss's, ALAMO PLAZA
Is the finest saloon in Texas. Four.
teen different societies meet in his
hall. Fine ladies parlor attached,
where gentlemen are not adrnssssulull
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-15

a PLEASANT FAMILY RESORT.
Scholz' Palm Garden. Music
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
nights. Fine Saloon, Restaurant
and Billiard Parlors attached. Pc.
IL g attention. 420.tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-12-15

I'm 1892 Mr.. A. l.. Goldwater,
who ownes three retail drug stores
in New York City, having learned
of the great value of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy for colds, Group
and whooping cough, ordered a
supply for his customers. 1t met
with so much favor that he soon
found it necessary to order more,
and during the winter sold over
two gross of the remedy. He says
it gives the best satisfaction of any
cough cure he has ever handled.
For sale at % and 80 cents per
bottle by +. Reuss, druggist, San
Antonio, Texas.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-07-09
NICER THAN MUSIC
WICHITA A FAIRY LAND FOR
THE DREAMER.
What an Old Fiddle Contained and How
Happy a Certain Erstwhiie Poor
Family Is-WelcOme Message.

Wichita, Kan, July S.-Hugh Nc
CURE, farmer near Goddard, this
county. received violin by express
that had in 1t something more soothing
TO a Kansas farmer than music. Two
years ago his uncle. Peter Conroy, died
at Washington city. He was supposed
to have some money saved up. and as
Mcclure was his only heir, he antici-
pated little fortune. When Conroy's
will was opened 1t was found that he
left nothing to Mcclure but an old fld-
die he brought from Tralee. County
Kerry. Ireland. in 1SiS.
MCGUIRE was so indignant that he
would not pay express charges on the
fiddle to Kansas. One night he dreamed
the fiddle was full of money. He spoke
about it to his wife. and the latter. be-
lieving in dreams, appropriated $3.50
from her butter and egg fund to pay
the charges. 1t arrived to-day, and
when examined he found in II l,S00 in
money and a deed to 100 acres of land
near Glymount. Va. Not word of ex-
planation was with the money. and
Hugh Mcclure is wondering what his
uncle's idea was. The instrument was
torn to pieces to get the money out.
but 1t will be glued together again and
hung on the wall Of Hugh McGuire's
cottage as a monument to his uncle's
memory.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-07-09
MARK OF RESPECT.
The Bar Association Expresses sympathy
on the Death of Judge Kirkpatrick.

Salt Lake, Utah. July SIN the su-
preme court room to-day, at a meeting
Of the Bar association. there was an
expression of universal sadness at the
sudden death of Judge Kirkpatrick.
Many words of praise were spoken of
the dead mans career and sympathy
for his bereaved family. Judge Zane
moved that a committee be appointed
to draft resolutions of a suitable char
acter. Judge Merritt appointed the
following committee to report the reso-
lutions at 10 O'Clock tomorrow
Messrs. w. ii. Dickson, Ogden Hiles,
C. W. Bennett, C. S. Zane. and w. C.
Hall. Judge Merritt. United States
District Attorney Judd and all the
prominent members of the bar made
short speeches in praise of the de-
ceased. Judge Judd moved that it be
the sense of the members of the bar
that they attend the funeral in a body.
This was agreed to, and as a mark Of
respect, the court adjourned until to-
morrow
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-07-09
Don't Want Gold.

New York. July S.-A special to the
World from Beliz says: The Indian
mahogany cutters complain that the
adoption by the colony of the gold
standard has cut wages in two. They
sent one of their chiefs here TO dc,
mand that the silver coins which they
receive for Work be accepted at par
value and not subjected to discount.
1t is impossible to convince the Indi-
ans that a gold standard is an advan-
tage to the country as they point to
the fact that they have been juggled
out Of half of their pay.
Yucatan residents here want the col
ony annexed to Mexico, which stlli
maintains a right to this region. The
Yucatans argue that the case is pre-
cisely similar to that of Venezuela,
where the English have wrongfully
possessed themselves of the territory.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-07-09
HE WAS WELL FIXED
ROMANCE AND FORTUNE OF A
MONTANA MAN.
After Many Years of Separation This Hus-
band Returned With Wealth
for His Ex-Wife.

Niagara Falls, July s.-A romance
has developed here in the reunion and
remarriage OF couple whom the gold
fever separated. In 1883 Regina Dome
lion. a handsome girl OF 20, was welded
to Edward l.. Doyle. a man OF 40. a col
lege graduate and a seeker OF wealth.
Within six months after his marriage
Doyle left his bride TO prospect for gold
in Montana. To the bride a daughter
was born. and after several years
waiting. she thought she had been de-
serted and secured a divorce. She set
tied in Buffalo with her little girl. and
was living quietly there. when one day
a stranger with a gray beard. tall and
straight. knocked at her door. She
looked and gave a cry Of recognition.
It was the husband. who had come
back. He was almost ashamed to
come to her. but he did. and placed at
her feet the wealth he had accumulat-
ed Explanations followed. and both
resolved to be remarked. They came
to the falls and were reunited by the
Rev. c. r. Brownley at the Me.hodist
parsonage to-day.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-07-09
HOME AGAIN,
MIR. Foster Thinks China and Japan Have
About Quit Fighting.

Scus Sus'
Washington, July s.-John W. Fos-
ter arrived in Washington to-day from
China, where he has taken a conspicu-
Gus part in the diplomatic branches of
the China-Japan conflict. He would
not consent to an interview until he
rested and examined his baggage
In answer to inquiries. Mr.. Foster
made a statement in which he said
there was good reason to expect per-
manent peace between Japan and chi
ma az the result of the treaty OF Shimo-
neski. The terms demanded by Japan
may, he said. under the circumstances,
be regarded as reasonable, especially
in view of the retrocession OF the Lao
Tung peninsula. The treaty has been
observed and carried out by China
with scrupulous good faith. Her con-
duct In this respect has created a very
favorable impression In japan. The
loan just concluded through Russian
influence will enable China 10 pay the
first installments OF the indemnity.
These two installments cover half of
the indemnity. and the balance. ex-
tending over six years, will be a COM
Iaratively easy burden for the Chinese
government, IL any skill is shown in
the management OF the imperial reve-
nues.
The country has great resources and
has never yet failed in its financial en-
gagements. Hence the peace concluded
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-07-09

at Shimoneski is not likely TO be brok-
en- on account of the short comings OF
China. II rupture occurs 1t is more
likely to be brought about by the In
termeddling OF the European powers.
The Intervention Of Russian on ac-
count of the terms of peace was not
unexpected. and is unnatural in view
of her predominating interest in the
orient, and especially on the north Pa
cific coast OF Asia.
That France followed the lead of
Russia, created no surprise in the East.
but that Germany should unite with
them in a display Of force against Ja-
pan was entirely unexpected and is
not yet understood of all the coun-
tries automatically concerned in the
contest. the United States has come
out OF il with better grace than others.
From the first hour 1t has been recog-
nized by both belllgerents as purely
disinterested. her only desire being to
render such service as would bring
about an honorable and lasting peace.
Being asked why he declined the invi-
tation 10 remain in China as the adj
wiser of the government, Mr.. Foster
said he had spent the greater portion
of the past 25 years in foreign lands.