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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-01-23

HE Austin Democrot has changed
hands, y. 3. Hunkins having sold the
newspaper and plant to Messrs. Chas.
+. Ellis and Frank !. Robbie The salu-
tatory of the new publishers is to the
point, and Judging by this we believe
the D0"ocrof will be kept at the high
standard to which it was brouoht Inv
Mr.. lfunkins.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-01-23

Mrs. MARTHA f. HOLDEN, a news
paper writer better known as Amber.
died in Chicago last week from the eff.
fects OF an operation performed for
the removal of cancer.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-01-23

The jefferson Shoe Co. owned bv
{. Nj. Henderson. of Chicago. has re-
moved its plant from the Missouri pen
1tentlary to Dixon, Ill. The company
employed $50 convicts, and these men
will probably be kept in idleness as
there is not work enough to keep all
The inmates steadily employed.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-01-23

The lake level has fallen several feet
at Milwaukee. and Perk's Sun accounts
Tor 1t by saying that it takes lots of
water to make the beer that is con
sumed in Milwaukee.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-01-23
l9ifcraru Notes


"England's Fighting Strength" is the
title of an article III the San Francisco
Iryonom of January Goth which VIII
be read with peculiar interest just now.
1t is from the pen of an American army
officer. and contains some surprising
admissions of weakness from English
military journals.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-01-23

The Martin Go. Democrat has chang
ca It's name to the Martin Co. Inde-
pef~fent, but the management and pol
ltIcs of the paper viii be the same as
formerly.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-01-23

H0'i tic NcIIndnS DeSln to sing
"Rule, Britannia they will take care
to omit the comma after rule st
Louis Post Dispatch.
The Prison MIRROE is welcome
visitor to us each week. 1t is filled
with words of wisdom and is a teacher
TO the outside wOrld.-Le Sueur News.
Don't bank on Ingersoll's CONVEX
sion. Bob won't recant until his au
! dlences get so slim that he will have to
be religious in order to draw.-St PauI
| Dispatch.
The secret which every young man
ana woman who means to win great
success should master at the present
time is how to become a fad. It is
more remunerative to be d fad than to
Work.-Chicago Record.
In the editorial sanctum of a conn
try newspaper there is more ioy over
ninety and nine subscribers who pay
in advance than there is over one who
orders his paper stopped while in ar
rears.-Montevideo Leader.
This is leap year. it is true. but that
is no reason why the young man with
his hair parted in the middle and
cane in his mouth should shyly dodge
up the alley. The new woman is not
looking for him or any of his kind
Washington Ratchet.
That which is most to he regretted
IN young man is dishonesty: the most
offensive thing is swell head. and the
mostcontemptible is shame of poor
parents and to feel insulted if the pOy
erty that surrounded his childhood is
referred to. The greatest men of the /
world. III all ages, were the sons of poor
and not ashamed of it. either. !
Honor thy father and thy mother. !
though poor and without education, |
Sentinel.
When child becomes diSobedient ,
and marries an obnoxious person. the
stern parent usually elects the wrong
doer and cuts him or her off with the
traditional penny. But the penalty is
more severe when it is the parent who
is dlsObedient. In a Kansas town Julia
Flannerty cut her mother up with a
hatchet, to keep her from marrying
James McGeeney. 1t was etlectuaI.
The old woman was not married. She
was buried. Perhaps Julia had one eve
IN James OH her own account. as he
was young and she was approaching
he desperate age herself Minneapolis
Times.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-01-23
The Democratic national convention
will be held in Chicago July eth.

OF CAN tell diamond of the first
water by the amount for which if will
"soak" at the pawn sbop.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-01-23

This paper will be forwarded to Subscribers
until ordered discontinued and all arrears are
paid.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-01-23

Entered at the Post Office at saltwater. Mimi,
as Second-cass mail matter
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-01-23

There will be in NcC{ure;~ Nugu-
zine for February number of fine re-
productions of celebrated paintings by
Turner. Constable, Lawrence. and other
eminent English painters of the early
part of the century. An accompany
ing paper by Mr. Will II. Low will
give the history of the artists and an
estimate Of their work.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-01-23
The famous English authoress, Edna

The famous English authoress. Edna
Lyall, writing Of her life and early lit
erary Influences and work in January
L0,iies' H0me JO,11l0I, says: From
the early days Of my authorship up to
the present time there has always been
a story on hand, and writing has be-
come so much part of my life that it
is difficult quite to understand what
life without a vocation would be like,
or how people exist without dream
children They cost one much suffer
ing, and bring many cares and ankle
ties; they are not what we could wish,
and we are conscious Of their faults.
Still they are our dream children and
when they cheer the dull or interest the
overwOrked there comes glad sense
that it has all been worth while, and
we are thankful that the gift was given
u.s."
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-01-23

Edited and Published by the Inmates
of the Minnesota State Prison
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-01-23

HE Prison MIRROR is a welcome
visitor to us each week. 1t is filled
with words of wisdom and is teacher
TO the outside WOrld.-Le Sueur News.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-01-23

Don't bank on Ingersolls CONVEX
sion. Bob won't recant until his an
dlences get so slim that he will have to
be religious in order to draw St Paul
Dispatch.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-01-23

Should til r MIRROR fail to reach subscriber
each week. notice should be sent to this office,
and the matter will lie attended to at once
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-01-23
@NQf''4:|8k X2:'1M'1lSESsx

When the Germans begin to sing
"Rule, BRITANNIA they will take care
to omit the comma after rule. st
Louis Post Dispatch.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-01-23

The secret which every young man
and woman who means to win great
success should master at the present
time is how to become a fad. 1t is
more remunerative to be fad than to
work.-Chicago Record.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-01-23

Contributions solicited from any and all sour
oes. Rejected manuscript will not be returned
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-01-23

In the editorial saDctum of a conn.
try newspaper there is more JOY over
ninety and nine subscribers who paw
III advance than there is over one who
orders his paper stopped while in ar
rears. -MontevideO Leader.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
HESPER.
May Is, 1896.


Robert McMillen recently lost horse.
Teachers meeting convenes this
afternoon.
Miss Madge He'll and Dora Carter are
teaching school.
Born-to E. HI. Weber and wife on
May 10th, daughter.
John Hiatt and wife now occupy the
S. L. Osgood residence.
F. Newell, of Kedran, is the guest of
DIR. Philip Slack and family.
G. B. Pike and w. HI. Camp are
-,jurymen in DEBORAH this week.
Mrs. ID. c. Taber, who was hurt a
short time ago by fall, is getting bet
ter.
Mr.. McEvans and family of Burr
Oak, have become residents of this
place.
Mrs. White and son, of Minneapolis,
visited several days with her brother,
A. r. Bryant.
Misses Ida Nelson and Lizzie
Schmelzley went to DEBORAH the latter
part of the week.
Miss Grace Cleveland, accompanied
by Miss Johnston, arrived home from
Mansfield, on Wednesday.
The Luther League held basket
sociable at the G. E. Dillingham; hall,
on the evening of the ninth.
Oscar Hutchins and wife are enjoy
ing visit from Mr.. Hutchin's father
and brother, of Walton, Wis.
w. r. Welch has purchased G.
Haugen's farm joining his. Mr..
Haugen expects to locate west of St.
Paul.
E. R. Hutchinson and Miss Schall, of
La Crosse, were married on Thursday
They arrived here yesterday for brief
visit with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
G. Hutchinson. MAY the wing of
their happiness never lose feather"
]. It. Allen, while trying to prevent
his team from getting away, which be-
came frightened in Mable yesterday,
disclocated his shoulder. He was
taken to DIR. Cady, who dressed the
wound, and it is hoped it will be all
right soon.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
CRESCO.
May Is, 1896.

~, ioOo.
Sunday School Convention next
Thursday and Friday, May q and %.
Warren Brown returned home last
week after few months absence in
Missouri.
Senator c. G. Upton and wife were
Calmar and DEBORAH visitors the first
of this week.
Grandpa J. B. Barber returned from
DEBORAH yesterday to see that bouncing
grand daughter.
Attorneys e. r. Acers and Mike
Harmon, of DEBORAH, were business
visitors Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. G. Burgess We're
called to Lansing, Iowa, this week, to
attend the funeral of relative.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Geraty are re-
joicing over the arrival of liz pound
girl baby, Friday morning, May 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Donahugh re-
turned home Monday morning from
sunny California, where they spent the
past winter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
There is a Famine

In the field of music caused by the
lack of good opera companies. In fact
there are but few opera companies in
the land if the proper guage of ex-
cellence were put upon them. For
this reason we will be glad to write
Wednesday May Goth, as red letter
night in the current seasons amuse-
ment, for it is the date fixed for the
appearance of the Columbia Opera
Company in "Said Pasha" at the Grand
Opera House. This opera is a source
of delight to the reveler i'm comic opera,
for its author has so happily blended
laughable scenes and situations with
tuneful music and catchy airs and the
resultant effect is all the name implies,
for it is a veritable comic opera. Here
then is the waterfall the delectable
morsel for the lover of music-hOw is it
served? Here is where the surprise
and satisfaction of our local amuse-
ment seekers will find greatest ex-
preston, for not only does the date
above bring us popular pleasing
opera but it gives us the first perfect
presentation of it this city has ever
been privileged to enjOy-scenic en-
bellishments, detail in cOstuming,
elaboration in electric and calcium
effects and above all a grand EN- semble
of principals and chorus. We can
truly say that this promises to be
one of the great joyous musical events
of the wear.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
List of Patents

Granted to Iowa inventors this week.
A. b. Andrews, Centre Point, auto
matte vehicle and motor power. l..
Bergman, Fort Madison, pen guide
and finger rest. A. l.. Clark, Dubuque,
device for operating roller awnings. p.
G. Dillan, Essex, field or garden impli-
ment. ID. c. Landon, Dubuque, lock-
ing device for saws. G. Loetscher, Du-
buque, endless chain cutter mortising
machine. w. Louden, Fairfield, hay
carrier apparatus. w. V. Stephenson,
Fort Dodge, adjustable step ladder. J.
w. Terman, New Sharon, compound
for purifying butter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
To Contractors and Builders.

Having leased the DEBORAH Stone
Quarry, one mile north of town on the
Burr Oak road, known as the Steyer's
quarry, 1 can furnished all kinds of
window stills and door stills for building
purposes at reasonable rates, and will
guarantee the same rock to stand all
kinds of weather. For prices address
Joseph Young, West DEBORAH, or 100
East Water street, DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
CORRESPON DENCE.
News Furnished us by an Excellent
Corps of Writers From NeighbOr-
ing Cities and Towns.
To insure publication contributions should
reach us not later than Saturday noon.
BLUFFTON.

1t has turned quite cool.
Stanton Elzea left for Washburn,
Wis, last week.
Edward Larson, of DEBORAH, was in
town last Friday.
G. Cooley, of Cresco, spent a few
days here last week.
w. Pollitt, of DEBORAH, passed
through town Friday.
Mrs. E. Elzea, of Cresco, was visiting
relatives here last week.
B. o. Marsh, the music dealer of
DEBORAH, was i'm town last week.
Mrs. Cook, of Canton, has been
spending few days with her sister,
Mrs. Van Pelt.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bucknell OF
Spring Valley, are visiting at Mr..
Greenslade's this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Knowlton, of Prosper,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Price of Burr Oak,
were in town last Sunday.
Our school was surprised by very
unpleasant scholar last Wednesday
A young snake, becoming tired OF
his life in ignorance, took up his
position as scholar under the desk OF
Miss Mamie Taylor. He seemed rather
shy and refused to come to his class
when called upon to do so. Maste,
Earl Dow thereupon, coaxed him with
the teachers pointer for short time
and his snakeship succumbed to heart
disease
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
Hotel Orleans

At Spirit Lake, the great Iowa summer
resort, will be opened for the fishing
season May 18th, and for the regular
summer season June 18th. The hotel
and surroundings have been greatly
improved and many new attractions
have been added to this popular resort.
A beautiful half-tone circular descrip-
tive of Spirit Lake and Hotel Orleans
will be sent to any address by the
undersigned. Exp $50
c. S. ABELL,
Mgr. Hotel Orleans,
Orleans p. O. Dickinson Co. la.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19

Robbie Thompson rides new Column
bia. The boys say that Robbie will
make one of our fastest riders before the
season is over.
Elm street is being improved with
cement walks in front of the Opera
house block, and G. w. Combs and DIR.
Roome's residences.
The Luther College Band and Glee
Club will give concert in the Opera
house May 10Th. You can't afford TO
miss this entertainment.
j.. j. Lowry will have men at work
next week excavating for the cellar to
his new building. The contract will
not be let till about the time the fOun-
dation walls are finished.
After many years residence in Lime
Springs, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. M. Van
Leuven are moving to Usage to make
that place their home. They have a
married daughter residing there.
Hc bciilOCIdtiC SOuhty SohNCheiOh
met at the Court House last Saturday,
May 9th, and chose the following dele
gates to represent Howard county in
the state convention at Dubuque, May
Goth: John McCook, John E. Peck, p.
F. McHugh, l.. HI. Burns, d. Howard,
ID. A. Lyons, Eugene Mullen and Chas.
Keefe. By unanimous vote the dele
gates were instructed to vote for Hon.
Horace Boies for delegate at large to
Chicago.
A large crowd ofspectators witnessed
the bicycle parade last Saturday even
ing, May 9th. Each wheel was deco
rated with pretty Chinese lantern.
AS the parade passed through the bust
ness section brilliant colored lights
blazed from every corner. The band
furnished delightful music for the oc-
casion. Let there be a bicycle parade
once month, but some other night
than Saturday, as many of the cyclists
cannot join the parade on that evening.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
Religious Belief In Iowa.

Des Moines, May 13.-Superintend-
ent Landers, of the state census, has
completed the compilation of the re-
ligious statistics. Out of a total popu-
lation of 2,O5S, O89 the number of church
members is given as 572,2 and the
numbers expressinga religious belief as
1907 1888. Following are the statistics
regarding the most numerous denom-
nations.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
Clear Lake Excursions.

Commencing May 10 and until Sep
tember 80, 1895, the g. M. & st. p. Ry.,
will sell excursion tickets from De
corah to Clear Lake and return for
1886. Good thirty days from date of
ale. S. V. POTTER Agt. Ia
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
DAILY NEWS FOR THE CAMPAIGN
RAILWAY.

Keep posted in State
and National politics by
reading the great penny
paper Of Iowa, The Des
Moines Daily News. Cam
paign rate from now until
December list, over six
months, only 70 cents.
Address The Meas,
Des MOines.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
Religious
RQliQf of

Among the other statistics are:
Church organizations, 1852; church
buildings, 4,4S9; value of churches,
SIS, 105, 0S5; membership of Sunday
Schools, 1866, All.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
For Sale or Rent.

A story and half house on DEBORAH
Ave. Six rooms and five closets. In
quire of Mrs. S. j. Clark, POI E. Water
street.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1896-05-19
MARRIED.

HEGNER-HANSON-A the home of the
BRIDES parents In this city, Tuesday, May ~,
Miss Mida Hanson, Rev. A. L. Huns Officiat-
ing.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-04

HE GETS OFT OF HIS DIFFICULTY BY HANDING
Is HIS RESIGNATION.

HE GETS OFT OF HIS DIFFICULTY BY HANDING
IN HIS RESIGNATION.
Washington. oct. (SpeciaD. The Ct an
Army officer which has developed features Tor
dering the sensational has been disposed Of
10y the military authorities. The officer Is Lieu
tenant W. j. Fitzgerald. OF the 7th Cavalry. He
has sent his resignation to the War Department
and 1t has been accepted. Lieutenant FitZy ,rad
came into unpleasant notoricty while on duty at
Fort Grant. New Mexico. on one occasion, while
under the influence OF liquor. II Is said he iorciby
entered the quarters of a brother officer and
seriously frightened two women there. No man
was present to call upon for assistance and the
women. after becoming calm. took the matter in
hand. They eJectel the lieutenant. and reported
the circumstances 10 the military auth horites
Shortly after this occurrence official invcsd-
cation was ordered by the War Department. The
report OF the officer who inquired into the facts
has never been made public II Is known. how
ever, that n. inspector experienced difficulty in
getting any one at Fort Grant TO testify rn-
favOTably TO Lieutenant Fitzgerald What has
been done In the since this investiga ton
IL guarded secret AZ the War Department
Much surprise expressed when IL Off ,ially
announced that Lieutenant Fitzgerald nad re-
signed. This ends the case. and whatever pro-
ccedings were in contemplation will be abandoned
Army officers suppose that Lieutenant FitZ.yart I'D
felt greatly Inundated At his offence. and thought
a resignation the quickest and best way Of naving
his case disposed of.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-04
PlRDONS FOR ARMY OFFICERS.
AN INTERESTING DECISION RENDERED BY JUDGE.
ADvOCATE-GENERAL LIEBER.

AN INTERESTIN DECISION RENDERED BY JUDGE
ADvoCATE-GENERAL LIEBER
Washington. Oct. 3 (SpeclaD.-Ohicers OF the Army
who have suffered the loss of numbers as a result
of Of courtsmartial will be much Interested
In a decision which has been rendered by the Judge
Acknowledgement o! the Army. The case which
brought about the decision Is that OF an officer who
was some time ago sentenced 10 lose a certain num-
ber Of files" At the time he asked the views Of the
military authorities the points he raised. He
about TO be promoted TO the rank of captain He
asserted that by order of the President the num-
bers he lost in his present grade could be restored
and he advanced reasons why such clemency should
be shown in his Northumberland Leber
in considering the subject looked only the legal
questions issue. He holds that far the law Is
concerned the officers application can be favorably
acted upon In his opinion. loss of numbers by an
officer Of the Army in pursuance of a cOurt-martial
sentence. Is what may he called continuing punish
ment and at any time previous 10 officers pro-
motion to another grade than that held at the time
of the infiiction OF sucn punishment the President
can by order. pardon the offender The effect Of
such pardon would be to place the officer In his
former pos In his grade relatively his brother
officers. That Ii 10 say. II an officer was NO. In the
list OF first heutenants and four officers went over
his head while he undergoing punishment the
President could a, any time before the advancement
of the offender promote him four files. so that ne
would again become the senior OF his former Juniors
In other words. the pardon OF the President would
operate him to mis- earlier military status
IN tho matter of rank.
the que tion of the advsablity OF issu-
ing pardons in such cases. He regards this as a
The decision has been before the Secretary OF
War for several days No action In the case Of the
and il is said at the War Department that may
be expected 1t Is assumed therefore. that although
back lost numbers TO an officer 1t is not his purpose
to do so In the case under consideration
New-York tribune., 1896-10-04
&. p. NTINGTON'S FAITH " CHINA.
II HE WE'RE TWENTY-FIVE YEARS YOUNGER HE
WOULD HrILD GREAT RAILROAD THERE.

II HE WE'RE TWENTY-FIVE YEARS YOUNGER HE
WOULD Hr'IrD \ GREAT RAILROAD THERE.
When Ii Hung Chang in this city OF the
callers upon him was &. t. Huntington. the presi-
dent Of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company.
The conversation naturally drlftcd TO railroad mat
iors Mr. Huntington was asked by Tribune re-
porter the other day about the interview. He said
1T f. true that talked Of railroad matters
and II Hung Chang suggested that should look
around In China with view to Investment In a
railroad enterprise of magnitude answered :hat
II should invest capital In such undertaking In
china | would Ike TO have him look after H. be-
cause know that II would b" well taken Of
Now as Ia building u railroad I'm China II were
tvcutv-nvc years Younger than | am now | mi ;ht
undertake the task 1t would be matter of II
quarter of a ccntury's work. however Some twelve
N,ars ago | did seriously entertain the idea of en-
raging i'm such an enterprise. proposition was
made TO me by the Chinese Government, through
us Legation In Washington. Tho secretary of the
Legation came on here and passed two days with
I'M. I'm talking over the proposal and sat up late
,t night over It, agreed to accept the proposition.
provided certain conditions suggested were accept;
I'D by the Chinese Government. The secretary asked
for six months time I'm which 10 have the matter
referred back 10 China. Mrs. Huntington. however.
urged that china too far OF, and upon her
solicitation abandoned tn" project
soon afterward some capitalists who had heard
Them go ahead upon the proposition with the us" OF
my name | declined to do so.
''The proposition which made to the chinese
Government In response 10 that made to me twelve
wears ago embodied IN" plan ol building "a raiIroad
from any point to be selected by the Chinese Gov
crnmrnf on the scacoast To thc'Amoor River, dis
,anrc of a round ,cj miles. II would have re-
diircd twenty five years to build and develop the
system The main line could have been constructed