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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

the readiness to overlook the foibles
and mistakes of the less polished than
the possession of any attribute or &C.
complishment. Gentle correction, with
a gracious willingness to acknowledge
virtue wherever found, strengthens
faith in human nature and dignifies
pride by separating it from vanity.
Refusal to comply with the demands
of courtesy and common humanity,
vulgarizes manhood and hardens the
better nature with self-love and mar
-mindedness. No man can encir-
Gle himself with a web of selfshness
without antagonizing every agency
that operates for his own advance
ment. The complex nature of modern
society demands individual charity te
soften the cares and heart burnings Of
strife and competition. The unfeeline
have few true friends; they may bt
feared but never loved. When in thu
zenith of success decreeing fate haul!
them down III shame to the nadir o.
defeat, regrets for failure are alloyet
with a secret satisfaction at the fines
of things.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16
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THE MIRROR is a weekly paper published
In the Minnesota State Prison. 1t was founded
in 1887 by the prisoners and is edited ana man
aged by them. Its objects are TO oe noille
newspaper: to encourage moral and intellectual
Improvement among the prisoners; to acqualnt
the public with the true STATUS of the prisoner;
to disseminate pathological information and to AID
in dispelling that prejudice which has ever oeen
the bar sinister to a fallen mans self-redemptlon.
The paper is entirely dependent on the pubilc TOT
its financial support. If at any TIME there snoulo
accrue a surplus of funds, the money would be
expended in the interests of the prison library.
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little we have of that commodity to
aid in correcting false views on the
lower strata of society and maintain
the position of THE MIRROR as the
friend and advisor of erring humanity.
If we fail in making the paper reada-
BILE it will be through lack of ability
and not of effort, and what mistakes
occur will be of the head and not OF
the heart. TO the retiring editor our
thanks are due for the valuable sug'
gestions advanced to tighten our initial
labOrS,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

PURITY of thought is the essence OF
true manhood, flowing from the sou
TO enrich character with the nobility
of the sublimer virtues.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

EXACT justice is the soul of good ex-
ample. Deviation from its rules breeds
distrust and belief in insincerity.
When we are told one thing and see 1t
contradicted by expression or action,
our respect for its value as gude TO
virtue is weakened.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

The lack of the prefix O. in Bryan's
name is regrettable. A battle between
the Mes and the O's would conJure up
more political enthusiasm than this
country has seen since the days OF
Tippecanoe and Tyler too.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

THE truth of mothers advice,
though unheeded in youth, will be re-
called in old age to prove the depth OF
her love and the sincerity of her faith.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

w w. WOODBECK has succeeded
A. F. Ingalls, in the management OF
the Red Wing Journal.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

The marvellous power of eloquence
to sway the emotions of the human
heart and guide their sympathies in
wave of alteration for the personality
that thrills them, was exquisitely por-
trayed in the action of the Chicago
convention nominating Bryan for the
presidency. By one honeyed speech,
pitched in siren tones, he stampeded
preference, policy and the ripest judg-
ment of democracy in a mad rush to
place him on the pinnacle of fame as
great party's candidate for the most
exalted position on earth. From the
meteoric splendors of this turning point
in the Nebraskan's brilliant career the
mind can image the magnetic qualities
that enabled Peter the Hermit to en-
trance the nations of Europe with de-
lirium of fanaticism which led them
into the Sarecenic Crusades.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

SHOULD Mckinley be sailed, O.
course BRYAN will be used.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

This paper will be forwarded TO SUBSCRIBERS
until ordered discontinued and all arrears are
paid.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16
Y LITERARY NOTES. "

Among the notable features of the
San Francisco Argon0ut for July 18th,
1896, are "The Poison of Love-" by
Gwendolen Overton, story of army
life in the Far West; "The Yale Crew, y
a letter from London on the American
college athletes now in England; "a
Celebrated Case," a letter from New
York setting forth various side-lights
of the Fleming trial; and GAS Others
See U.s." a review, with long quota
lions. of "a Partisan in America
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

Should THE MIRROR fail to reach subscriber
each week. notice should be sent to TINS ONCE
and the matter will be attended to at once.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16
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Edited and Published by the Inmates
Of the Minnesota State Prison.

Entered at the Post-Office at saltwater, Mlnh.'
as secOnd-class mail matter.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

The Ladies' Home Journal for July
an artistically attractive and inter-
esting issue-opens with sumptuously
illustrated article on Joan of Arc and
her home, by Emma Asbrand Hopkins,
who entertainingly writes of the child
hood and religious life of the maid.
Apropos of the approaching centenary
of Burns, Arthur Warren presents
"The Other Side of Robert Burns" re-
vealing the better side of the poet.
Hezekiah Butterworth tells, in his en-
gaging way, a Brook Farm story, "The
Wife of Ben Bow" and Alice yelling
ton Rollins humorously rOmances OF
ga Town Bicycle" A tryo of poems OF
the field, framed in drawing by w
Hamilton Gibson, and muslca
composition-"The Lyndon Polka
nv Mrs. Frances J. Moore, are page
features. Edward w. Box writes ed
itorialIy of the girl between sixtee1
and twenty, and enters a plea for PEG
pie who 90 to the country in the sum
mer time to live as near to nature a
possible. rx.President Harrison dis
cusses the Department of State, bring
ing into review, also, our diplomat
> and consular service, and the Grea
: Seal of the United States. The mum
Der in it's entirety is above the usua
standard. No feature of it will az
peal to lovers of the beautiful NOR
l strongly than the cover printed in ric
: tones of brown and green, on bu
i paper.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

fairs. Character is largely judged by
an intuitive knowledge of the qualities
we know to exist in the nature OF our
associates, but whose subtleties we are
unable to delineate. Its strength is
measured by the power of its convic-
ton and the courage to express it. The
brightest names on biography's pages
are those who took up some just
but unpopular cause, and, by agitation
and exposure of its injustice, carried
it to a recognition of it's evil.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

A great many people are like blcy'
cles. They roll along through life IN a
nrond manner until the tire is pune
tured. and then we find they were most
" built on air.-Mazeppa Independent
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

Contributions solicited from any and all sour
ces. Rejected manuscript will not be returned.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

The dwelling in Bohemia is, without
the least profanity, the nearest ap-
proach to the communion of saints
and forgiveness of sins" of anything
on this sphere. Today has a man in
jured me. Who cares? Not l, for who
cares for one mans opinion? Can he
take from me my world, my sunshine
my rejoicing in the thought of my own
soul and the wisdom emanating from
that of others? Not he forgive him
for he struggles against the superiority
of Free Thought.-The Woman Bohe
milan in the NeaC Bohemian.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

ABILITY unapplied is worse than it's
absence.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

Another man has been apprehendeo
by the police in the very act OF oelhe
"short' in stature.-Chicago Record.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

Carnivorous animals seldom produce
more than two young at birth.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

Rudyard Kipling is now putting the
last touches on a fifty-thousand-word
novel dealing with the Gloucester fish
ermen and their life on the Grand
Banks. 1t is written from close per-
sonal study of the scene and the peo-
pie. 1t is American in its characters,
and in it's plot seafaring and adven-
turous. It breaks entirely new ground.
The title is captains Courageous
There has been lively competition
for the serial rights of Captains Cour'
ageous." They have been secured fol
the United States by the S. S. Mcclure
Co., and the publication of the move
will begin in the November number OF
| McCZure'S Magazine.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

Astronomers claim that there are
comets in the solar system.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

DIR. Kate G.. Homer, of Fender, Neb.,,
was recently elected coroner OF the
town. The cowboys call her an angel
because of her self-sacrifcing life.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

Some workmen in Gorham, n. H..
carpenter shop have queer pet. 1t is
a handsome butterfly, which has stayed
in the shop all winter and is very tame
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

A recently opened guano cave IN
Georgia was found to be inhabited by
great swarms of white flies with yell
low legs and pale pink eyes.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

A ten-year-old daughter of Amanda
Miner at Rosby Rock, w. Va, was eat
ing candy and a piece lodged in her
windpipe, choking her to death in less
than 10 minutes.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

OF the 10000 species of beetles wide
lv diffused over the earth's surface not
one is known to be venomous or armed
with sting.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

In Canada no campaign buttons,
ribbons or badges can be worn between
nomination and polling day. The car
rying of flags as party badge is also
forbidden. The penalty is fine OF
500 or three months in prison, or both.-
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

One-sixth of the negroes of the Unit
ed States live in cities-possibly be-
cause they find it easier to live there
than anywhere else.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

In proportion to numbers Denmark
has more cyclists than any country in
the world.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

A settler at Hay, New South Wales,
reports that he and his sons destroyed
10000 rabbits in four days, and that on
one occasion he poisoned 10000 IN
night.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-07-16

About the largest fish story OF the
season comes from Dartmouth, Mass
where. 1t is said the soup are so plentl-
full that one cannot give them away.
and parties have let over one hundred
barrels of fish escape rather than let
tbonn SpOii
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01
THE NEW LEGISLATURE.
,r MEETS IN ALBANY TODAY.
,>cprAsED POWER FOR TEE COUNTRY
DISTRICTS.

.,.vv EXPERIENCED LEGISLATORS SENT TO AL
RAINY FOR TIE Observation-Disclosures
REPUBLICAN IN PoLITIcs-THE BOSS
AND HIS PROBABLE INFLUENCE IN
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01
TIMOTHY f.. ELLSWORTH

Senator Timothy f. Ellsworth. who will occupy
the high position OF Republican leader In the state
Senate in virtue OF his selection President pro
tenn lives at I~ockport. whore he IS a lawyer with
the leading practice. He represents the NLNih Sen
ate District which covers the territory OF NiaS-Ta.
Orleans and Genesee counties. He f. a veteran ics-
,slator having been a member OF the State Senate
in 1852 1888 1854 and 1855 At that period he showed
those traits Of skill. a paramenarian. Integrity.
good Judgment and ability which led the Republ!-
can Senators TO choose him as the'- leaher In the
Senate OF 1868. When asked to-day who Wa h!s
choice for President "afte. Mr. Morton. he replied
..New-Yorke:s have no right TO have another can
d,date than Mr.. Morton. l believe the movement in
,forton's favor to be a general one and further
tnat he will be New-Yorks candidate. Personally
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01

ity I'm the last Senate. He Is a ready taiker ana
has the confidence Of the Democratic leaders, 80
that he has been among the most useful OF 'hose
upon whom the Democracy could depend In an
emereencv He has many friends. socially and IL
capable OF good pubic service. though he has IN
recent years shown little independence where party
interests are concerned.
Senator Cantor has. in his frequent speeches IN
the Senate and In his political canvisses Haue
known his views on most OF the subjects which viii
he presented TO the Legislature Of 1896. He said
in conversation few days ago: y have always ,ys
6rst bill in the Senate that subject. was IN
favor OF the bill presented last year and OF .ne
commission named In Il. until thought an AT,
tempt 10 Introduce politics was made, and then
opposed the amended measure. believe IN ,,P Con
snidating New-York and the other .nunicipaiities
as quickly as possible. and think the best pian
would be 10 have commission. not bonueai
New.York. do not think It 10 necessary 70 pso-
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01

brooklyn for twenty years. and is one Of the
best-known members OF his profession.
Senator Brush from his high personal character.
his experience as "A legislator and his known inde-
pendence VIII be among the leaders in the Brook
yn delegation in the Legislature Of lE His
views many public questions have been set
forth in his speeches in the late political campaign,
and he does hesitate 10 express them with
vigor He has strong views as to a consolidation
OF New-York and brooklyn and outlying districts
into Greater Ncw-fo lie voted ior cons0lda-
ton year ago. but his views have undergone
change. He said few days ago: "lf l were to
vote on the simple question or cOnsohdatloh'
s.tion were presented to me with certain condi-
tions attached, might be able to favor consolda.
tiOn under those conditions | do not DeleVe tilal
the cities should be consolidated until brooklyn
has had an opPSrtuniIy TO Xes' @ SG MS iIr'n n h
maj features of the IAN. Brooklyn citlzehS nave
O. If in three aspects the social the material or
IL ancal. and the political Socially, 40 not see
how Brooklyn could do otherwise than sustain
POLITICALLY. also, Brooklyn would he at & disad-
lyn IL now a Republican city; IL has been Tor
the last t"o and Will be for two years M ,ts to
strongest single political organization; ana II IL
united with the worst elements politically ,,dm IN
Brooklyn the city might lose ITS present nos,uon non
in the Republican ranks. The only remaining
question is as to the material or naSa' S"f the
taxes and assessment are to be equaleu tn,VusMh M
out the Greater bn Iaysd ,ay TO vote upon
the subject Even then. II the value of r'a estate
would Increase, IL as 10 pt rclHtiiu'i't 'H''
great majority OF people rent homes instead Or
owning them. and an Increase In valuation wnulu
lead to an increase In rent. | shall oppose any
bin consolidating the cities. In whole or In part
unless the matter Is again submitted to the peope
| OF BROOKLYN | have thought somewhat or me
matter OF federation az a possible solution OF the
| dff,cuty The different Parts OF the Greater .ew-
York could then remain Independent as % certa. n
municipal matters while general ,ounc in, suGh
| as that OF London. some other central govern
| ing body might have control or certain mater
'As to matters of excise; have always $1,000 ior
tho enforcement of laws that are upon the stature
| book believe In maintaining the Chrlstian sab-
| hath but believe that majority of each CITY
| shomjd he allowed to express It's opinion: there,
fore favor local option. far as 1t can be Carried
| out under the Constitution | think II WIZ pe
| found that the Constitution would prevent me
transfer OF too much legislative authority iiom the
| Legislature to the voters. - ,,
Senator Brush warmly in fayoG Of many M ph,e phss
| n baarty love for the city in which he has iiyed
for many years. and may be depended on 10 40 tns
Witch he bel eyes for the interest or the city on ai
Questions purely local M rest HE HE afe
pe"a, anv '.boss;' in the discharge Of his duties.
xakad a TO his Presidential preferences. Dr
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01

have considered no other candidate. as am hearth
ly in favor Of Morton
On the excise question he stated that ne was
somewhat disposed to favor modification OF the
Ohio law similar 10 that be offered by senator
Raines. ut will place the excise question IN thc
hands Of the State where VIII be %anagea n o 1s knn tive
that any Of officers would really be nece.
s sa'y e Ine o tax and other details am not
There is a general feeling among taxpayers that
cred other sources than direct properly YAK.
The acceptance OF the Ohio law might be step IN
Personal feelings will not determine position
on the Sunday opening question lf tnat is pre-
sented shall be controlled by the actions Of the
Republican party. certain portion OF wmch
II was not associated with any election board or
IN any way enabled personally TO waacn nnn .e that
there is general feeling of acceptance Of It. MIL,
be On 'inn9i na reaer sas Y b
solicitations from Brooklyn have moi ahsw,fru ,,nn
tion.'
JOHN RAINEs.
John Ranes represents the XLITd Senate Dls-
trict. which includes within 'ts boundary lines 'he
counties OF Ontario and Wayne. For many years
he has been insurance agent IN tahih"alsu"
ontario County. One can see his sign on the trout
of brick building rhe main .treet of that an
cient village He lives IN the village. his home be-
ing OF its quiet streets. We'll acquainted
with every one In the village he Is popular man.
as attested when he candidate Tor re-
nomination Senator He then had the support OF
nine-tenths Of the Republicans OF ontario county,
Mr. Raines is over six feet In height with hgnt
blue eyes and straw-colored hair and mustache'
He looks like q soldier he was in the Army or the
Potomac from 1861 to 1864 Born in Canandagua IN
| May 1s+o he is nearing fifty-six years Of age lie
| was educated as a lawyer. and graduated at the
Columbia College Law School; but he has not prac-
tlsed law much preferring the work OF an insurance
| agent.
| Senator Rainess public career has been long
| ono Elected an Assemblyman In $780, from On
,or,o County he took prominent part In 1851 IN the
| long contest the United States Seratorsh'p,
,,o,Irg for Chauncey VI. Depew for Senator Elected
-, IN 1881 he was defeated in 1882 by Frank Rice
| :. ~. cleveland "landslde' OF that wear Mr.
| p,n.s however got back into the Assembly IN
,sst and then in 1886 went over into the state SEN
| -. 80 u,b,ch he remained member until his eiec-
49,, ,n ,sso as a member Of Congress. He remained
| w. y, crr.ss one session, and then returned to the
90 60 o.rote in 1884, when Senator Saxton resigned
| paines being elected TO fill the vacancy
'i'S - ,oro the notable acts OF Mr. Ranes's iirs
=. .S,. ror,od that by resisting motion made te
,.s.rn ot the Republican State Convention ~
'....s, about the nomination OF Mr. Saxtoh io'
| Lieutenant Governor a.. co,o n ,so,
| ~ p.,nes AS a member OF the senate III i'''
| M .-sd and submitted the noted bailot-re'o'n
p,,rs pre's known a. the Raines Blanket Ballot aet
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01
HENRY HARRISON.


Senator Henry Harrison. who. In company with
Senator Parsons. represents the city OF Rochester
and Monroe County, has only just entered puphe
life. A graduate OF Rochester University aged
,or,v.one he has been engaged In the grain and
nroduce business at Brockport for many years.
senator Harrison viii be satisfied with either
Morton. Harrison. Reed or Mckinley for PRESIDENT.
"of course /" he said Morton, II he becomes can.
d,date is my first choice II he Is not candidate.
either OF the other three often mentioned would
please me- The vIce-Presidens. believe VIII
come from the West.
II know nothing Of the merits OF the Greater
New-York bill. Nog having been member lao'
wear aid not have the opportunity OF hearing tbs
h,,i thoroughly discussed. will 20 into the Legts-
Iature this year unprejudiced on the subject and
let reason decide my position. am equally un-
certain as to my stand on the excise question.
From what know of It. am inclined to favor
Mr.. Harrison did not wish to express an opinion
on the Sunday question. exespt tnat no wousa i,9t
settling the question Of Sunday tranc. would meet
:Tisvisx ksd 40 previous experience N the Lsgis.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-01
MIR. ELLswORTH's RECORD.

The selection Of Senator Timothy f. Ellsworth,
of Lockport, as president pro TEN. Of the Senate,
is also a good sign. He made an excellent record
as Senator when he in Albany before in
1882 1885, 1884 and 1885. He showed himself
then to be Of integrity and parliamen-
tary ability. Moreover. although strict party
man. he held Independent views. He would not
support a measure harmful TO the State, under
he plea that 1t would be advantage to his
.rty. II seems fair to suppose. therefore, that
can be trusted to oppose such a revolutionary
scheme as that of creating State Commissioners
In Albany TO rule over the Police Department..
the Fire Department and the Health Department
of the cities Of New-York. Brooklyn and Long
Island City
How large proportion Of the Senators will
bow down to Platt remains 10 be seen, but there
Is no use trying to disguise the unpleasant truth
that so far the hand OF the Boss has been dis
agreeably conspicuous. Lieutenant Governor
Saxton so far forgot the dignity Of his Office as
TO journey all the way to New-York to consult
with Platt about the composition Of the Senate
committees; and 1t is generally understood that
the Lieutenant-Governor's part OF the work
was largely confined to ratifying the mandates
Of the United States Express Company's presi-
dent II is to be hoped that this report does Mr..
Saxton Injustice His services In the interests
OF reform and clean politics have been too val
liable to be overlooked. matter what he may
have felt himself called upon to do at this time.
The Assembly has many new and untried
members that no prediction can safely be vent
ured about It,
IMPORTANT MEASURES IN SIGHT.
Three important measures before the Legislat
ure evidently will be the Greater New-York
bill the excise question and the Raines Ballot
law amendments Edward Lauterbach evidently
thinks he can pass a Greater New-York bill con-
flaming a provision legislating out of office the
present Boards Of Police in NewYork Brooklyn
and Long Island City. and putting In their places
State commission named by Governor Morton
and the State Senate. The Republican senators
will think hard about Mr.. Lsuterbachs scheme
before they return to the old and discred'eo
State Commission system.
There will be wide differences Of opinion also
on the Dow Liquor Tax bill, which senator
Raines will introduce; and the hquor-deaiers
will try 70 prevent the passage OF BILL contain
ing high State tax.
Amendments of a radical nature VIII also o'
made to the Raines Blanket Ballot law
An attempt will be made. it is hinted 10 IN
crease the powers OF George w. Aldridge, the
Superintendent Of Public Works, possibly II
relation to the expenditure of the S9OOo.OOo upoi
the canals
The views Of several leading members OF th'
Senate are given herewith Below Is tapi'
showing the membership Of the body and the po
ltical affiliations Of It's members