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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31

had the effect of arousing attention,
and compelling many who had neither
time nor inclination to give thought
to the moral health and well-being of
the community. Let the search-light
of calm and impartial justice fall on the
hidden things of darkness and almost
half of the remedy for them is found
Church and school should unite in the
incompatible value of character. If
personal honor and worth are made seq
ondary to aught else there can be ne
Christian civilization worthy of the
name. Truth, justice and honesty must
rule in the home, the Office, the market
place, the factory and the exchange. If
they don't, something is bound to give
away.-The Interior.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31

THE editor of THE PRISON MIRROR
is far too modest and unassuming for
the position he occupies. We are glad
to learn that his path is so smooth
and strewn with roses, and we are
sorely tempted to experience those calm
and unruffied moments of which he
speaks by some overt act which, in the
eyes of our judiciary, will make us eli
gible to that sequestered place, where
environment doth not corrupt nor are
thieves tempted to break into and steal.
However, we believe that environment
does not entirely make the man and
that the esteemed editor and his col
leagues have within them those quail
ties which make for manhood and a
power for good, even when limited by
an impossible Minneapolis
Weekly Mirror.
Perhaps our former statement was
somewhat misleading, so we would adj
wise you, Bro. Covell, to give this matter
serious consideration before you decide
to bump up against the law. The per.
quisites you are accustomed to receive
are unknown to the prison editor
During our editorial experience of a
few months we have never been ten
dered a cigar or even invited to steI
out and have SOmethin' with the "bOys.
If you have no expensive tastes ano
think that all your wants can be sup
piled on eight cents day, then by al
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31
Sons of the Revolution.

The society of the Sons of the RevO-
luton in the State of Minnesota, found
ed to perpetuate the memory of the
"Heroes of '76'' and the spirit of 10"
comes forward with its third annual
contest of High School essays. Though
over thousand miles from the hal
lowed ground of the Revolution, it's
efforts to erect "a monument more
lasting than brass" to loyalty and pa
triotism in the hearts of the rising
generation. is meeting with excellent
success.
The subject of the essay for 1896 is
"The Declaration Of Independence"
This remarkable document; this ''Voi
crying in the Wilderness, prepare for
Freedom" this earnest protest of out
ragged and oppressed manhood: this
declaration of their etod-given rights
and the remarkable men who signed it,
and pledged all they had and were, de-
mands careful, thoughtful study.
Competing essays must contain be-
tween 1916 and 1896 words, written on
one side only, Sx1O1a paper with IL
inch margin on the left, and signed by
NOM de-p1ume. 4 sealed envelope
with the nonl-de-pl,tme on the outside
and to contain the writer's real name,
address, school and certificate from
the principal that the essay is original
must accompany each essay. All es-
says must be mailed to the secretary of
this society, before February 5, 1896. A
committee will receive the essays and
the secretary will retain the envelopes
containing the writer's realnames, until
the committee has reached decision
when they will be opened in the presence
of the society. The prize will be
awarded at the annual meeting of the
society in St. Paul on Washington
birthday, 1896. The principal and
teachers of each competing high schoo
will be committee of review and in
spection, and send only meritorious
essays.
The prize medal is silver, the face
being fac-simile of the seal of the so
ciety, on the reverse an appropriate in
scription with recipients name. The
medal is suspended by buff and blue
(the society's colors) silk ribbon, from ;
silver bar, bearing the word Minnesota
The second prize is fac-simile of thu
first, in bronze. For other information
write Ruckard Hurd, Sec'y., 80 E. 4tl
street, St. Paul.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31

SAMUEL L. FELKER, detective and
thief, who died recently in Chicago at
the age of sixty, started in life as a
private detective and was for num-
Der of years assistant to the chief of
the government secret service. Felker
was friend and ally to criminals and
planned many large robberies which
were executed by skilled and daring
burglars. He was arrested for COM
plicity in the robbery of the safe of the
Ohio Insurance Co. at Medina, Ohio,
but by spending the large fortune he
had amassed by crooked transactions
he managed to escape trial. Felker
was instrumental in sending many
lesser criminals than himself to the
penitentiary, and when he started to
make case against an arrested man
he was INSCRIPTIONS in his methods of
securing conviction.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31

The publishers of WcClure's -U0y0-
zine have undertaken very important
art enterprise, which is now possible
with the introduction of enameled pa
per in the magazine. They sent the
famous artist Mr.. Will II. Low to-
Europe to collect photographs OF the
two hundred most important paintings
made in this country. The results OF
Mr.. Lows travels in Europe will be
supplemented with the most impor--
tant work of American artists, and
the pictures will appear in the maya
zine with text by Mr.. Low. There are
forty pictures in the opening chapters
of the New Life of Lincoln in Me-
Clure's Magazine for November. There
are five very interesting and little
known portraits of Lincoln, including
the early portrait, now first published
and showing Lincoln before his face
lost it's youthful aspect. These chap
tiers deal very fully with the fourteen
years Lincoln lived in Southern Indl-
ana-from his seventh till his twenty
first year-and contain recollections of
people now living there. There are
many pictures of the scenes of Lin
coins early life published here for the
first time. A story of Arctic life by
Rudyard Kipling, a Zenda story by
Anthony Hope and Thanksgiving
story by Octave Thanet are to appear
in McCzure's Magazine for November.
The story of General Miles, who has
probably had the longest fighting ca
reer of any American, and who rose
from the lowest to the highest position
in the United States Army, without the
aid of West Point, is told fully and
from the most authentic sources in
McCzure's Magazine for November.
The article is fully illustrated.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31

The Great Divide is now numbered
among our exchanges. The cartoons
in this publication are of the best, be-
ing from the pencil of Frank Beard
aud printed in colors, and the subject
matter is marked by all originality of
conception that fascinates the reader.
The Great Dicide is published at Chi
cago, ILL.,, the subscription price being
one dollar year.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31

Young man, bear this thought ever
in mind: The world owes you living
but you must act as your own agent in
collecting the debt. To collect the debt
in full will keep you hustling twelve
to fourteen hours day, but don't get
discouraged. Keep at it persistently
no matter how many rebuffs you re-
ceive. The world hates to pay its
debts, but when it sees that you are
determined to have your own you will
be paid hundred cents on the dollar
and the money deposited in national
bank subject to your order.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31
<sdoKF X|'lX!Sl&Xs:

Fighting isn't what it used to be.
No self-respecting, civilized nation can
afford to sand-bag another nation if
the latter is somewhere near the form
er in power. The dogs of war so let
loose would lamentably interfere with
business.-Minneapolis Journal.
Some real estate agents are so enter
prising that, if they 60 to sheol when
they die, they will cut the place up into
town lots, get boom and then unload
on poor mOrtals who are enticed there
by statements that they will never have
to pay any coal bills.-Texas Sandwich
Every day we see them. There are
thousands of them. They are every.
where. Who? Why, the men who OBJ
ject to paying nickel for spool OF
thread with which to sew q patch on
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31

SINCE the embarrassment of the firm
of ClOugh Bros, of which the Governor
is the senior member. the press, ire
spective of party, has spoken in high
terms of the Governors honor and in
tegrity as a business man.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31
N 0 TIC

THOSE receiving copies of THE MIR
ROR who are not subscribers will
please consider them as sample cop
les. If, after reading them, you should
conclude that THE MIRROR is
worthy of your patronage, send one
dollar to this office and we will enter
your name on our books for a
years subscription.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31
THE MIRROR is weekly paper publshe,

THE MIRROR is 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 a 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 selfredemptiOn.
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, 1895-10-31
sumption.

THE current issue of the West St.
Paul Times is it's semi birthday number
and marks period of five years since
'Chas. A. Schurman took editorial con-
troll. Mr.. Schurman has demonstrated
his ability to get out a first-class paper,
and the "fear and trembling" which
seized him when he first entered upon
his editorial duties has been succeeded
by the confidence which comes with
success.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31

EACH week the Press receives a we'll
edited, clearly printed paper from Still
water called The PRISON MIRROR.
The paper is entirely gotten up by con-
victs in the prison and in every respect
is creditable publication. Its motto,
cit Is Never Too Late to Mend" is we'll
exempli6ed in the sentiment of the ar
ticles in the paper, and these men
should receive every encouragement
by society in their efforts for reforma-
ton. The fact that they have at one
time transgressed some law is no rea-
son why they should forever be ostra-
cized. Let them receive again the hand
of welcome and word of encouragement
and resume their standing as fellow citi-
zens the moment they ask forgiveness.
Also give them a chance in everyday
affairs to earn an honest living when
they return to the world.-Duluth
Press.
Such sentiments as the above, COM
ing from large hearted men of liberal
views, makes it possible for the eX-
convict to redeem himself and regain
his lost status in society. The surest
and quickest way to drive an eX-cOnvict
to perdition, is to show by your actions
that you regard him as all that is vile
and unworthy. But, on the other hand
show him that you believethere is good
in him, and if he has spark of man
hood he will live up to the trust that is
placed in him.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31

HERE is case that savors more of
persecution than prosecution. Four
teen years ago, at GAINESVILLE, Wis, Ed
ward J. Burt was accused of stealing a
horse. His relatives paid for the horse,
the case was dropped, and young Burt
went to Rockford, Ill, where he held a
good position and was prominent in
social circles for thirteen years. A year
ago he was arrested, taken to WiscOn-
sin, tried and sentenced for a number
of years to the penitentiary. Governor
Upham has just pardoned him and he
will return to Rockford, but will he be
received the same as before his convic-
ton? Wedoubt it. There are SO many
envious natures in the world that he
will not be allowed to forget his dis.
grace. 1t would seem, in view of the
fact that SO much is said nowadays
about reformation, that the law might
have been held in allegiance in this case
without harm to society.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31

THERE is nothing like being accurate
in making statement. A reporter on
Canada paper speaks of a man being
fatally injured whose head had been
severed from his body by being run
over bv train of cars.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31

WE HAVE heard of honor among
thieves, but according to the criminal
statistics of France there is nobility of
the highest order to be found among
violators of the law. During the first
six months of the present year prin-
cess, duchess and a countess were
among the 1000 thieves arrested in
Paris.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31

SOME men are SO uncharitable as to
say that the views of the average mem
Der of the legislature on any question
of public policy are Interchangeable only
when he has been ''fiXed.'
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31

w. c. STARR has succeeded W. H.
BOhannan as editor of the Lamberton
Leader. Mr.. Starr is an old newspaper
man and the Ledder shows an i'm
provement since the change was made
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31

The Dakota Adcocate published at
the South Dakota school for deaf mutes
has suspended publication for the
present. We hope to see this interest
ing little journal resume publication at
an early date,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31

THE "Chestnut Day" edition of the
Boys IndustriaI School Journal, was a
splendid number and reflects great
credit on the printer boys of the In
dustrial School.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31

means fracture the law and come over
and take editorial control of THE MIR
ROR. We will give you warm well
come and assure you the "calm unruf-
fled moments" for which you long.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31

WILLIAM BLUNCK, who was SEN
fenced in 1893 by Chicago court to
serve forty years in the Joliet, ILL.,, pen
itentiary for being accessory to murder,
was pardoned by Governor Altgeld on
the 23rd. The crime was committed in
'92 when Blunck was only fourteen
years of age. He is now dying of con-
SumDtiOn
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31

THE state of Mississippi abandoned
the leasing out of convicts a year ago,
and the state purchased a 10000 acre
farm on which they were worked the
present year. The managers of the
convict farm announce that the years
work has been highly satisfactory, the
state making clear profit of $4,000
from the labor of the convicts. From
financial point of view this is a very
good showing, but what is the condi-
ton of the convicts on this large farm
The management says they are better
treated than under the lease system,
and this, no doubt, is true, for under
the lease system convicts were worked
from daylight till dark in all kinds of
weather; housed in boxcars, poorly fed
and half clad-in short, treated worse
than beasts of burden. 1t is to be
hoped, in the interest of wretched hu-
manity, that Mississippi will not look
upon her criminal wards merely as a
source of revenue to the state.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31

WE have received the September
number of the Minnesota State Bulle-
tin of Corrections and Charities which
contains statistical information of
much value.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31

THE robber who attempted to loot
bank single-handed at Harrisburg,
Neb., had plenty of nerve, but he was
entirely lacking in the discretion which
is such prominent characteristic of
COrbett and FitZSimmOnS.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31
Literary Notes

Rudyard Kipling's new story, which
begin, is romance of India-really a
strong love story-and has for it's title
civilian the COnqueror.'
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31

\ brief paragraph can hardly do
justice to the interesting announce
ments which the Youths Companion
makes for the coming year. Not only
will some of the most delightful story
writers contribute to the paper but
many of the most eminent statesmen,
jurists and scientists of the world
No fewer than three cabinet Ministers
are announced. among them being the
Secretary of Agriculture, who chose
for a subject "Arbor Day." the celebra
ton of which he originated; Secretary
Herbert writes on 'What the President
Of the United States Does and Secre
tary Hoke Smith on "Our Indians
In fascinating group of articles under
the head of "How Served my Appren
ticeship," Frank r. Stockton tells how
he became an author, General Nelson
A. Miles gives "reminiscences of his
army days, and Andrew Carnegie re-
calls his earliest struggles in getting a
business footing. The Publishers of
the Youths Companion make the fol-
lowing liberal offer: New subscribers
who will send at once their name and
address and $1.75 will receive free a
handsome four-page Calendar for 1896
(7X1O in.,) Autographed in nine colors,
the retail price of which is so cents,
the Companion free every week until
January 1, 1895, the Thanksgiving.
Christmas and New Years double
numbers free, and the Youths com
panion fifty-two weeks a full year to
January |, 1897.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31

Frank Norris, who is one of the cley-
crest young writer's on the Pacific
Coast-his striking story Of what might
have happened if the lions got loose at
BoOne's show in the Midwinter Fair
will be recalled-has contributed an
other admirable short story to the San
Francisco A7yOnam of October 2Sth.
1t is called "a Defense of the Flag"
and tells really thrilling tale of a
"dudish' young Americans attempt to
substitute the American flag for the
green banner that floated over the City
Hall on st. Patrick's Day. This story
will probably be the last we shall have
from Mr.. Norris for some time, as he is
soon going to South Africa.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31

This paper will be forwarded to subscribers
until ordered discontinued and all arrears are
paid.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31

Entered at the Post Office at saltwater, MIMI.
as secOnd-claSs mail matter.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31

Disclosures of crime and dishonesty
have been so frequent of late that peo-
pie of morose tendency may be par
doned if they become pessimistic. And
vet these revelations of the savagery
concealed beneath the surface of civili-
cation and the dishonesty that has crept
into public and private business have
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31

Should THE 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, 1895-10-31

Edited and Published by the Inmates
Of the Minnesota State Prison.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-10-31

Contributions solicited from any and all sour
ces Rejected manuscript will not be returned.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-09-14
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.

Mrs. S. A. Kell, of Pomona, Cal,
had the bad luck to sprain her ank-
lie. 81 tried several liniments," she
says ,"but was not cured until |
used Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
That remedy cured me and take
pleasure in recommending it and
testifying to its efficacy" This
medicine is also of great value for
rheumatism, lame back, pains in
the chest, pleurisy and all deep
seated and muscular pains. For
sale by J. F. Cook, Jr. Druggist.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-09-14
Jerry Watson's Big Spoon.

Jerry Watson, the well known
promoter of mining enterprises on
the Moyea, was IN town this week.
He was Quitting for his placer
camp on the Moyea. Jerry takes
out with him this time a monster
spoon which he has had made in
Spokane especially for his use. The
handle of this spoon is about ten
feet in length and the bowl is about
ten inches in diameter. 1t must
not be understood, however, that
Jerry expects to use this spoon on
ly for conveying venizon stew and
hot Scotch to his mouth this winter.
He has another of those Watsonian
schemes in view. He intends to
dip his spoon into the bottom of
pools in the Moyea and bring up
spoonfulls of gold supposed to be
imbedded in the sands in those
depths. All will hope that Jerry
will have great success at Spooning.
Watson has located quartz claim
on Red Top, on the Yahk, that he
pronounces very rich. Samples
that he brought down glisten with
nuggets but had that water washed,
rounded appearance that indicated
an entirely different order of form
alton from anything else brought
in from the Yahk. Watson is an
old '49er, and knows all the arts Of
prospecting, which accounts fol
this big strikes and good luck.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-09-14
A Re msrkabIe Cure of rheumatism,

A Re markabIe Cure of rheumatism.
WESTMINSTER, Cal, March 81,
1S94.-Some time ago, on awaken
ing one morning, 1 found that | had
rheumatism in my knee so badly
that, as l remarked to my wife, it
would be impossible for me 10 attend
to business that day. Remember
ing that had some of Chamberlain's
Pain Balm in my store | sent for a
bottle, and rubbed the afflicted parts
thoroughly with it, according to
directions, and within an hour /
was completely relieved. One APP
plication had done the business. II
is the best liniment on the market,
and 1 sell it under a positive guar
antee. r. T. HARRIS.
For sale by ]. F. Cook Jr., Druggist
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-09-14
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY

FEDERAL.
senators-George L. Shoup and Fred 7. Dubois
Representative-Edgar Wilson.
Judge-James II. Beatty.
AttOrney-James H. Forney.
Marshall. /. Crutcher.
Surveyor General. c. Straughan.
Collector of Customs-Dayid G. Browne.
PORT OF BoNNER's FERRY.
Collector of CustOms-W. j. Mcclure.
Night Inspector-T. Callahan.
Inspector at Boundary Iine-C. HILL
STATE.
Governor-W. Mcconnell
Lieutenant GOvernOr-F. j. Mills.
Secretary of Stat9-I w. Garrett.
Auditor-F. c. Ramsey.
Treasurer-Charles Bunting.
Attorney General-GeO. IL. Parsons.
Superintendent of Pubic Instruction-C. A.
Foresman.
Justices of Supreme Court-John T. Morgan
Chief Justice; l. n. Sullivan and Joseph Huston,
Associate Justies.
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
Judge-A. L. Mayhem.
Attorney-C. w. Beale.
LAND oFFICE-CGUR D'ALENE.
Register-James Graham.
Receiver-W. A. Reiniger.
COUNTY.
Senator-Robt. S. Brown.
Representative-A'A A. Crane.
Joint Representatives,. L. Henry
Sherif-William Ryan.
Recorder-Robt. S. Bragaw.
Treasurer-Frank o. Hill.
Assessor. p. Quarles.
Probate Judge-Henry Melder.
Coroner-John Sabin.
SurveyOr-Wm. Ashley, Jr.
Commissioners-H. X. Palmeter, First district;
Otis f. Warren, Second District; j. A. Ball
Third District
Justices of the Peace-J. C. Hardness and ]. c.
Callahan.
Constable-Henry L. Carlton.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1895-09-14
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