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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26

The editor of the Minneapolis
Telegram takes his pen in hand
and Eliminates the intelligence Of
his readers with the following
words of wisdom:
It would seem that there is an
established bureau, actively en-
gagged in procuring the right in
fuence" to secure the release of con-
victed criminals. Talented men
at high salaries busy themselves in
ingratiating themselves into the
confidence and esteem of sheriffs
and others who have been instru-
mental in -convicting felons, and
their influence is sought in procur-
ing pardons. From the talent that
is employed and the unlimited
means suggested to be at command,
it would seem that a regular organ
ization is in operation, working in
behalf of criminal leaders, who
have become entangled in the
meshes of the law and deprived of
their liberty.
It would seem that the writer of
the above is suffering from a dis
jointed intellectually which has
destroyed his capacity for perceiv-
ing anything honest or deserving
in others. He wishes to leave the
impression that he has inside infor-
nation of the existence Of an Or
ganization that has pardons on
sale at the lowest market rates. We
would be under deep obligations
to the Telegram man if he would
place us in communication with
this bureau, and will agree to give
him handsome commission when
the goods are delivered. If it had
been known here what this bright
intelligent writer is perfectly cog
infant Of, some Of us would have
made an investment in right in
huence."
The truth about this matter is
that there are fewer pardons issued
in this state than any other in the
union, and what are issued are pro-
cured with greater difficulty. It
bespeaks mean nature to impugn
the motives of men who are labor
ing to release some poor devil tC
care for his starving family, and
in the majority Of cases it is done
with a total ignorance of the points
involved and which extenuate re-
sponsibility.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26
HIGHLY ENDORSED.

With possibly one exception
there is no domestic magazine
more widely or favorably known
than The Housekeeper, Of Mime
apolis, MINI. From the stand.
point Of practical helpfulness tc
the housewife it is without a peer.
It is published twice a month
each issue comprising twenty OF
more large pages. The subscrip.
ton price is only fifty cents year
Here is what the Syracuse On
w. Herald has to say about it:
''No better woman's magazine
reaches The Herald's table than
The Housekeeper, published al
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26

and to resist impressions that in
still the harmful influences which
destroy good intentions and weak
en- the sense of right and wrong.
No nature can become depraved
without mental preparation, for to
exist, wrong must be palliated with
self-deception and excused with
hypocrisy.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26

THERE is every excuse for wrong
when the willingness to admit it
is shown. Without acknowledge
ing the wrong of a fault, there can
be no sincere desire to correct it,
nor can it's repetition be guarded
against without the good resolu-
ton formed as a shield to avoid
the temptations that lead to it. A
fault is disgraceful only when it is
excused, and the stronger the ex-
cuse, the stronger the fault will
become and the more deeply il
becomes ingrained into character
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26
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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26

on the mind more strongly when
we are deprived of them, and as we
reflect on their value the resolution
to act so as to deserve them in the
future is formed, and when formed
the desire for higher and nobler
ideals to guide conduct is awak-
ened.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26

WHEN man gets out of bed in
the morning and finds but fifty or
sixty cents remaining out of the
twenty-dollar bill he began opera
tons with the night before, he be-
gins to think that there is some
thing in the principles of the Pro-
hibition party after all.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26

Your future is in your own
hands, but if one is kept busy hold
ing cigarette and the other a
schooner Of beer, poor future will
get the worst of the deal.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26

IGNORANCE is the curse of the
unfortunate, but to cater to it's low
prejudices is the crime of the un-
principled.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26

To ENTERTAIN the thought Of
wrong is to prepare for wrong In
the mental balance is weighed the
dangers and consequences that sur
round and follow in the train of
evil. Thought guides action, and
the channel in which it runs leads
to what it desires. To remove the
inclination for wrong, the mind
must be trained to avoid dwelling
on it's temptations and suggestions
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26
WORLDLY KNOWLEDGE.

WITH some people the belief is
rooted that worldly knowledge
should be viewed askance, and
those. conversant with it avoided
with especial care. But, in it's
right sense, the knowledge gained
from buffeting with the ups and
downs of life is the most valuable
of all knowledge, and withal the
most desirable. It is the knowl-
edge Of experience which teaches
facts shorn Of the embellishments
Of romance and theory and pre-
sents the world as it is and not as
it should be. Education, occu-
pied as it is with the duty of train
ing the mental faculties, fails to
supply the essential needs for a
successful career. Tact, discretion,
the ability to maintain self-poise
in an emergency and that alertness
Of judgment which grasps the stu
alton when occasion calls for an
unusual display of will-power, are &C.
ouired from the world and not form
books or tutors. The niceties of
etiquette and the subtleties of ex-
preston, have, SO many shades Of
meaning that their mastery is the
study of life time, and the school
is man himself. Nothing is more
common than the sight of persons
overwhelmed with confusion when
sudden call is made upon their
powers. Having no originality or
reserve force to draw from they
are always unequal to the occasion
and stand trembling before diff
Guilty. There is no more helpless
creature on earth than the man
surfeited with bookish knowledge
and yet ignorant of the practical
affairs of life. To be unacquainted
with human nature and Impractical
in the common accomplishments
Of worldly knowledge, is ignorance
of the rankest growth. Such peo-
pie are one-ideaed in thought, lack
the latent energy of conscious
ability and are without variety of
character to recommend them to
preference or position. They are
in trouble everywhere, have no
confidence in themselves or reli-
ance in others, but view everyone
and everything with suspicion
the suspicion Of ignorance which
can conceive of nothing superior
to it's own conceit. s5..
To be worldly in knowledge is
not to be worldly in morals. The
world should be studied, it's ways
and rules of conduct mastered and
it's tricks and receptions recognized
when seen, for if what is wrong is
not known that which is right can
not be followed. Many a young
man whose early training kept him
in complete ignorance of the temp
tation which would surround his
manhood, has been lead astray
simply because he knew nothing
of the dangers confronting him
when entering upon the active
duties of life. No knowledge is
hurtful unless wrongly used, and a
thorough understanding Of what
must be expected in the struggle
for existence is the best weapon
against failure.
WI find in 4hiC 1ifo GREAT dna
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26

THE unit of moral value is hon.
esty. By no other standard can it
be measured, for if honesty is lack
ing the whole fabric of character
is erected on a foundation of n.y.
pocrisy.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26

REMoRsE is the retributive agen-
CIV which fate has decreed will even
up with you when you get even
with your enemy.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26
THE MIRROR is weekly paper published

THE MIRROR is a 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 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 sef-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, 1896-11-26
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4Ns! Z: Xxx: <S:.::
The time of year is now at hand
When scattered DER this glorious land,
A score of poets, white and gray,
Arise, and to the public say:
yOu
For I'm the author of Beautiful Snow
Cedar Rapids Ua.l Record.

Cedar Rapids Ia.) Record.
Many men find plenty of time.
to do mean act who are unable
to spare a moment to perform an
act of charity Pine Island Record
One of the hardest lessons to-
learn is that we are made out of
the same kind of clay as the peo--
pie we don't ke.-Houston Sig.
nal.
The person who imagines that q
thing can not be funny unless it
hurts somebody, has a poor con-
ception Of humor.-Alden adj
vance.
A Michigan woman had a pet
COW. The latter rewarded the
lady's kindness by eating up $50
worth of fine clothes. The lady is
now eating the COW. Thus are mat
tiers leveled up.-St. Paul Globe.
A young man down east hung
himself because the people found
fault with him. If the practice
should become general in this
country the trees would be COM
PEELED to work nights to support
school teachers, preachers and ed
itors.-Centralia Fireside Guard.
"At best, life is not very long
A few more tears, some pleasure.
much pain, sunshine and song,
clouds and darkness. hasty greet
ings, abrupt farewells-then our
little play will close, and injurer
and injured will pass away. Is it
worth while to hate each other?"-
Amboy Herald.
Some men who are most willing
to pay for the privilege of exercis-
ing their muscles with dumb-bells
are the most ready to allow their
wives to develop their muscles.
with the wash board and scrubbing
brush.-St. Louis. (Mo.) Humor-
list.
Don't let people make you be-.
-lieve that you ARE, smart, The
realization that you are not will
surely come, and it will be very
humiliating. People never tell
you the truth about yourself; you
must find out through sorrow and
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Thomas
Cat.
You may find honesty among
thieves, truth among liars and
wisdom among fools, but you'll
never find a spark of manhood,
womanhood or principle in the
meddler. The thief may chronicle,
the truth by mistake, the fool may
say wise things by accident, but the,
man who noses around and mixes
up in other peoples affairs will
ever remain the same contempti-
BILE, unprincipled ur-Typograph-
ical journal.
Some good things are hard to-
get, and when obtained, the drone
who would not make the attempt
to win them is ready to say all
manner of evil things against the
man who has made the struggle.
The comforts obtained by careful
industry and close economy are
often the envy of men who had
better opportunities to win them
than he who has them; but he who
has them not, seems to enjoy the
privilege of growing. = New
Hampton { Ia.) Courier.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26

IT IS curious that people who
are slow in everything else are
very proficient in keeping up with
fast company.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26

To MAKE them effective, flashes
of wit should be aimed with discre-
ton and fired with regard for
propriety.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26

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each week. notice should be sent to this office,
and the matter will be attended to at once.
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Contributions solicited from any and all sour
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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1896-11-26

Edited and Published by the Inmates
of the Minnesota State Prison.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-29
EDGEWOOD.

The petition to the General Assembly pray
ING for leave to vote upon tho question Of
annexation to the city of Providence was pre-.
sented to the Legislature today. The delay
has been caused by petition that has been
circulated and freely signed by antianpexa-
tionists. The ennexatiorists have been kept
hlstling to keep the number of names on
their petition larger than the number on the
petition against annexation. 1t is said to be
really true that the same name appears upon
both petitions in more than one instance.
The advocates of annexation feel confident
the General Assembly will grant them per.
mission; indeed, they say they have promises
that carry such strength that the permission
act will be granted.
The prospective town solicitor. Edwin @.
Pierce, is opposed to annexation.
The Edgewood Whist Club will leave here
in n wagon on Friday morning at clock
for oaklhwn, where they will psrtake of
May breakfast.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-29
TALKED ABOUT.

Captain DAVID Reid. better known as Scotch
all.nsiions meeting at the army hall. West
minister street, on Thursday evening. April
So, Davie 10 said to be one of the best
specials the army has in New England.
Italian women were out In force toisy dig
ging dandelions.
Patrolman clifford extinguished fire in a
shanty on the Dexter street dump yesterday
afternoon. IL bad been set on fire by boys.
Phillip Swartz, who rooms at % Robinson
street, reported to the police last evening
that his room bad been entered ana articles
to the value OF s26 bad been stolen.
ommissoiner Smith now has several gangs
at work on the highways. all tbsrc will be for
the present. and over 300 men are thus given
employment.
The old underground wires committee met
In room II. city hall. at noon today. The
committee on ordioances met at 4 p. M.
Contractors Horizons & Hemenway began
work on the new depot. express and offica
buildings yesterday, and General Agent
Greene Of the Consolidated says he thinks
the public ought to be satisfied now.
The first lawn mower Of the season made in
appearance on Mr.. Frederick Talbot's lawn
on Conedon street today. The grass is especi-
ally thick, long and green.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-29
PAWTUXET.

The Warwick Town Council at their
meeting yesterday made an appropriation
OF S25 to the Veteran Association of Paw
tuxet for Memorial day.
Frederick Nichols, who filed the posi-
tion of janifor at the Rhode Island Yacht
Club last season, will serve in the same
capacity this year.
Several theater parties have gone to
Providence to attend the performances of
Mr.. Irving and Miss Terry.
Several May breakfasts " i'll be given FRI
day, one by Trinity Chapel Mission Work.
ers. from TO 10; the Country Club, from
to 2; and the Palace Gardens, from to
10 a. M.
Ella aborate preparations are being made
at the Atlantic avenue school for the
observance OF Arbor day.
Mr.. Robert Rhodes, of New York city,
has been in town at the Rhodes home
stead, Main steet. the guest Of his mother,
Mrs. Julia Rhodes.
MIR. Sutclffe of Park avenue has dis
posed OF bis business and will take up his
residence in Pawtuxet while a new house
is being built for him on Edgewood
avenue.
Joe Wilson will be janitor at the Pot
ter's Cove clubhouse, the same as last
year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-29
FOR AND AGAINST.
Hearing on Matters Of Liquor Licen-
ses on Washington Street.
After Arguments Board Holds the Ques-
ton Under Advisement.

For q long time. In fact since Washington
street was widsned. the question of licensing
liquor saloons On that thoroughfare. between
Dorrance and Walker streets. has been sgitat.
ing the minds of property holders and liquor
dealers alike. and several petitions pro and
con have been going the rounds and have
been finally turned over TO the license com.
missionsrs for consideration. The petition
against l.censipg the saloons has been largely
signed by some Of the leading property
holders. including such men as Ex-Governor
been actively ut work getting subscribers to
individual petitions. which also include some
% the property owners. Last evening the
license commissioners gave public hearing
to those interested and several persons repre-
senting both interests responded. The saloon
keepers represented that most OF them started
In after the street was widened. fitted mp
their bar rooms at considerable expense. con-
bdently expecting license on the first OF
May. and they think IL too bad that any BODY
should expect them to lose all their labor and
money. Ths remonstrants want TO purify
the atmosphere Of the uo- be- handsome thor
oughfare. which will form the main approach
to the new improvements in and around the
Cove. Some OF the liquor dealers would be
content TO have license for one year only.
so as TO give them chance TO get back some
OF their outlay and to look around for other
locations.
The commissioners took the matter under
sdvisemsnt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-29
CYCLING CHAT.


Brown uniyerh-.y i.ss added cycling to
Its athletics.
A two days bicycle meet will take place
In Detroit on May 90 and 80.
A movement Is on foot for u bicycle path
from New York TO Philadelphia.
Senator Elect Foraker Of Ohio, his wifo
and two daughters are all cyclists.
Copenhscen will hold worlds cham.
pionship meet on Aug. Is, 10 and IL.
a Ono of tho silly fashions of tho present
season Is sweater with a ludicrously wide
collar.
Tho total membership of tho League OF
American Whsolmen Is now close to tho
$4,000 mark.
The Scottish Cyclists union will not
permit pace making In any races except
the 30 and 100 milo championships.
Tho Inkctankcr Is tho name of n four
page paper on cycling published by the
Portland Wheel club of Portland, Mo.
Grit makos the human racer grind his
teeth and win. IL makes the sprockct OF
the mechanical one grind its teeth and lose
Justice william Trayers jerome OF the
court OF speuinl sessions always travels
awheel with complete set OF repairing
implements.
A special train Is 20 be engaged 10 con.
voy tho members OF tho New York and
New Jersey divisions to tho Louisville
meet, Aug. o.
indianapolis cyclists are agitating
dress reform movement. Blanks arc be-
ing circulated hsking the cyclcrs 10 wear
knickerbockers
Wheelmon In London have petltioned
the government 10 set apart ono Of the
roads In Hyde park for their exclusive use
two hours In each day.
The latest accommodation for bicycle
riding OH n sunny day Is n new invention
I'm the shape OF an umbrella IL Is at
tachod to the handle bar and when In uso
can be adjusted to any position to ward
of the sur.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-29
OLNEYVlLLE.
The Work on the New Sample Road
Will be Begun at Once.
Funeral Of Byron Corthell--Cenierdale
Electric Nearly Ready.
TIE NEws BUREAU. oLSEYvILLu.
No. 5 Hartford Ayanua

No. q hhIuofu Avenuo. y
Engineer r.. s. Mowry Will begin Fri
day morning to set up the grade posts
for the sample State road on Hartford
avenue. The specifications call for seven
changes OF grade in the half mile. This
numuer Is necessary, owing to the roll
ing territory at the point on the highway
where the road Is TO be built. The road
way will be macadamized and II feet
wide. Contractor Beane, who Is TO do
the work, is arranging to procure ma
chinery with which to do the job. A
stone crusher, together with platform
scales are to be located about one third
of the distance from the easterIy term
mus on the line of the sample highway.
FUNERAL OF A JOHNSTON BOY.
The funeral Of Byron Cortbell, oldest
child OF Mr.. A. B. Corthell who removed
from Johnston some months since to
reside on Holden street, city, occurred at
St. Pauls Church, Smith Hill, yesterday
at 3 o'clock. Rev. f. b. Cole, rector at
that church, officiated at the house and
grave, and Rev. Il. 4. Cocroft of the
Messiah, where Mr.. Corthell was organ
list, for many years, Rev. w. X. Trotter
OF Bristol and Rev. George Mcclellan
Fiske officiated at the Church. A
quartet from st. Stephens rendered sew
=eral selections.
thy of large circle of friends in their
hour Of bereavement. The deceased suffer
ed much during long illness. When
resident of Johnston he attendedthe Con-
cord school where he was an especial
favorite.
NEW LINE NEARLY READY.
The rails for the new line of electrics
betweenCenterdale and Manton are all
laid and workmen are engaged stringing
the trolley wire. Within a very short
time this line will be in operation and
residents of the west side of the city and
Olneyville can reach Centerdale and vicin-
ity much quicker than over the present
route over Smiths and Fruit hill.
FAMILY OF FoyEs TAKEN.
A farmer from Foster called on Judge
W. A. Phillips about noon today with IL
young foxes. The judge clipped an ear
from each animal and gave him certifi-
cate which will entitle him to the
bounty allowed by the state SO for each
fox.
A special session OF the Council to audit
the highway payroll has been called
for Friday at 2 p. m.
Alvertus Martin is erecting large ex-
tension TO his green houses on Waterman
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-29

Paris. Tex, April IA fire, involving
the loss OF life and $3.50 900 worth of prop
erty, broke out in the building of j. X.
Bywaters early yesterday morning. In
short time the flames spread to the
warehouse Of NJ. +. Allan a. Co, the
Clements building and Hotel Peterson
John Saulsman, a tie inspector, from
Wister, l. T., who was occupying a
room In the Bywaters building, was sur
focated and burned 10 death. There Is
"A suspicion that he was murdered, and
the building set ca fire TO conceal the
crime. While the firemen were playing
on the flames, wall fell, crushing one
man fatally and another seriously.