The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-09-10
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Some of the charity which be-
gins at home would be better it it
never began at all.-Roseville (lll.)
Times.
So many "burning words" have
already been spoken on the stump
it is no wonder the woods are on
ire.-Faribaul Democrat.
The Pullman cars are we'll named.
Between the tariff rate and the
porter it is a case Of pull man for
all there is in it.-St. Louis HUI
mOrist.
When young man proposes to
a girl she is usually about as much
surprised as a presidential candi-
date is when he is officially mott
fed of his nomination.-Atchison
Kan. Globe.
Honest people may console them
selves with one thing. Those per-
sons who find religion such a COM
Portable cloak will find it misfit
when they come to use it as an
ascension robe.-Up To Date.
If we could only bear our own
disappointment with small frac-
ton of the equanimity with which
we bear the disappointments of
others, what sweet and delight
full world this would be to live in
Lakeville Arbitrator.
Man cannot control circumstan-
ces, but he can adapt them to his
purposes. If you find an unex-
pected obstacle in your way. see if
little ingenuity will not make it
of service to you instead Of det-
riment.- Graceville Enterprise.
To learn one thing thoroughly
is the secret of success. A little
music, a bit of painting or needle
work will never make a living for
any one: neither will it catch a
husband worth the hunting. Us
ually but one talent is given to a
women; find what it is and then
give it all your care and attention.
Lexington (Mo.) News.
Happy is the man who can keep
his good nature through the GEN.
sure of men as we'll as when he is
receiving their praise. To do ones
duty in a plain, practical way with
out considering any personal con-
sequences, is the only line of action
an honest man or woman can fol-
low and an approving conscience is
often a better possession than un-
limited popular approval.-Farm-
ington Tribune.
Bugs are plentiful this season,
and the farmer is having a tough
time of it, according to an exchange.
The Is to l men are silver bugs,
the prohibitionists are water bugs,
the women suffragists are lady
bugs, the sound money men are
gold bugs, the mugwumps are
humbugs and the potato bugs
are the little Burgers that are eat
ing up all the Paris green.-Thorp
Courier.
Can you place your right side
right up to an upright wall, every
portion of your side from ankle to
the shoulder, being in contact, and
raise the left foot from the ground
while the right side of the body
is still in contact with the wall?
If you can't do it, perhaps it is be-
cause your subscription is not paid
up until 1896. If this is the case
send in a dollar and try again, the
balance may then be on the right
side.-Odd Fellow Review.
He opened the door cautiously
} and poking his head in, in sug-
gestive sort Of way, as if there
; were more to follow, inquired: us
this the editorial rinctum? ''The
what, my friend?'' 'Is this the
rinctum, sinctum, sanctum or some
such place, where the editor lives?"
:. This is the editorial room. Yes,
, sir. Come in "No [ guess [
won't come in. [ wanted to see
what rinctum was like, that's all.
Looks like our garrett, only wuss.
Good day."-Unknown.
Some people seem to be under
the impression that they are cut
, out for no other, purpose on earth
than to accumulate money. They
will put aside every enjoyment,
either for themselves or family, in
fact make life burden for money