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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-10-21
REAL HAPPINESS.

The average mans definition Of
the state Of true happiness is
hardly what might be termed a
succint or reliable solution of that
blissful state. AS applicative a
reply to the question as may be
found is of the old gentleman who
told his son that Happiness might
have it's fullest development in
anything from a circus ticket to a
million dollars" In other words,
we each have a standard of hap
piness that might not be consid-
cred as such by other Of our
fellowmen.
It is noticeable fact, how
ever, that with the human species
as a whole the great desideratum,
and obviously the main basis Of
happiness, is the acquisition Of
material wealth. And to the ma
jority it is next to useless to try to
convince them that happiness is
possible without what is considered
an independent fortune. And
still we have incontrovertible tes-
timony that contentment among
the wealthy is scarcer than it is in
the novels Of the poor While
there is no gainsaying the fact
that material wealth is to a great
extent prerequisite to happiness,
it is nonetheless a confirmed truth
that the acquisition Of wealth is
not, of itself, sufficient to produce
the ideal state in real life. Though
one may have the wherewithal to
satisfy every whim and fancy,
there is always that unappeasable
longing that demands a something
that wealth cannot procure. To
really enjoy life there is ever that
undefinable something that man
must have and which material
wealth cannot buy. That this is
SO is what makes life really worth
the living. We all have a vague
conception Of what this mysterious
something is and to how we should
strive to attain it. Though not
clearly expicable in the prosy
language Of business transactions,
we feel that it is or should be an
essential part of our life in dealing
with fellow mortals in business or
social intercourse.
Looking over the lives of rich
men who have attained any emin-
ence in the world, it is striking
feature of their existence that those
Of them who felt happily at peace
with the world attributed such
boon to the creature comforts of
life that are as open to the COM
paratively poor man as to the
multi millionaire.
A recent writer very aptly says,
in substance, that none can be
happy without work. While it
may be possible to place extreme
! constructions on this pithy SEN
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-10-21

THAT Bostonese physician who
has started the anti breakfast
crusade whereby he expects to
teach the common folks how to
get along without the morning
meal, and thereby "save money
as he claims, should try two-hour
turkish bath on himself if his
appetite is sluggish in the morn
ing. 1t works perfectly whether
the primary inductive cause be
champagne, beer or mixed head
aches.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-10-21
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 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 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, 1897-10-21
N 0 TIC E..

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
years subscription.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-10-21

The man who does not "think
for HIMSELF in this age will
seldom have the pleasure Of legit-
imately signing his name to a
bank check.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-10-21
SLAVES TO TASK.

In THIS progressive age the lines
of ':rights' are SO faulty drawn
between capitalist and laborer,
employer and employe, that they
act toward one another more like
predatory animals than human
beings possessing that spark of
divinity that has made mankind
the lords of creation. Either pre-
fers to lose any sum Of money in
directly, or undergo the greatest
deprivations rather than allow of
the merest Pigment of presumed
rights" passing over to the OPP
posing element. The world says
such is human nature. and at that
it goes without further question
ing.
Illustrative of this unwritten
law of antagonism we have the
story of the hodcarrier who, when
near the top of the ladder with a
burden of bricks, hears the -
o'clock whistle, and Immediately
descends with his load rather than
go few steps higher on "his own
time" And this story, though
undoubtedly overdrawn, fairly de-
picts the "brotherly feeling" ex-
listing between employers and
employees in all public works and
large enterprises. It is a spirit of
''do only what you must" and is
implicitly acceded to, even to the
point of disseminating ones self.
The same spirit is manifested by
the taskmaster: so much must be
accomplished by the individual
automaton, else he must give up
his place to some other human
machine. 1t does not matter how
you feel, or what reputable excuse
may be put forward: so much
must be accomplished. Do as
much overwork as you please, but
do not let a day pass with one
atom less accomplished than the
unwritten law of custom prescribes;
if you do it is at the hazard of
your position. "You should not
be sick. you should have no family
WORRIES" will be the implied an
swer to any reasonable excuse for
undertaking the regular task
With the most indisputable
signs Of material progress in world
ly affairs on every side of us, it is
still an irrefutable fact that, in a
general sense, man trusts man no
more today than did he 1000 years
ago. This is virtually true in the
case Of employer and employe
when we look at such in a broad
sense. The one builds up wall Of
eternal separation by the demand
that ''you MUST do this much,
without complaint, without ex-
cuse; for the service [ will pay
you so much, and not a penny
more even though the market for
your handiwork shall appreciate"
The other cements this dividing
wall by saying. "Just so much
shall [ do, and not an atom more,
even though I were sure that your
heart would be moved by my in
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-10-21

The egotist pats himself on the
breast as he eulogizes his good
management when successful in
some trifing affair. When unsuc-
cessful he jollies himself by charg-
ing the matter to ''Luck.'
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-10-21

thereafter. If we are to use men,
tai associations as a criterion the
character wrecker should be-
stunned as the worst type Of the
moral leper.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-10-21

IT is generally easier to forge"
into prison than to forge ahead in
the world.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-10-21

between it and thrush, oriole or
any other bird it is desired to
initiate.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-10-21
.dQKFq!:'A!!R N'eX'!9tSxs:

The mine owner thinks there is
not much money in coal, while the
consumer thinks there is not much
coal in money.-Post-Dispa
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-10-21

The mine owner thinks there is
not much money in coal, while the
consumer thinks there is not much
coal in money.-Post Dispatch.
Persons starting for Alaska in
unseaworthy ships can console
themselves with the thought that
death by drowning is reputed to
be more pleasant than death by
freezing.-Chicago Record.
A dog is far too respectable a
beast to be initiated by or COM
pared to a slanderer. This class
should be taken out and fed to the
hogs rather. This may not be a
very polished suggestion but it
would be a mighty good thing for
what ails some people.-St. Peter
journal.
Some men never think of study
ing the frescoing on church
ceiling until the plate is passed
around.
Woman will sooner or later con-
fess her sins, but never her faults.
-Up-To-Date.
Uprightness and practical good
sense in business is not always a
guarantee of the same qualities in
politics. Some men who have
been remarkably successful in their
own business, never touch politics
or public affairs without blunder-
ing or plundering. Minneapolis
Times.
Evangelina Cassie Cisneros,
the escaped female Cuban, is in
New York city and has declared
her intention to become an Amer
lean citizen. We are glad to well
come Cis. By the way, what does
that y stand for in her name?
That is as far away from us as the
fine points in a foot ball game
Gazette.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-10-21

This paper will be forwarded to subscribers
until ordered discontinued and all arrears are
paid.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-10-21

Entered at the POst-Offce at saltwater, Minn
as secondly lass mail matter.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-10-21

Contributions solicited from any and all sour
ces. Rejected manuscript will not be returned
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-10-21

Edited and Published by the Inmates
of the Minnesota State Prison.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-07-25

years ago, he has made his home IN
Yonkers, where he had the experience
of running for Mayor, which he has
since celebrated in his Three Weeks
in Politics" That experience, by the
way showed that his interest in letters
did not destroy his interest in life, and
that he was no less enthusiastic citi-
zen for being SO popular as an author.
The season of yachting, tennis, ca
noeing, golf, bicycling, ETC., calls es-
pecial attention to the work that is be-
ing done in one of the departments in
"Harper's Weekly" that of amateur
sports, conducted by Caspar Whitney
a sportsman of wide practical expert
ence and sound opinion In the life
of this department. amateur sport IN
the United States has developed from
scant recognition to its present extra
ordinary popularity. During this time
Mr.. Whitney has vigorously preached
the doctrine of healthfr. sport, and
the department has remained unique in
its field. 1t has striven to encourage
the efforts of those working in the
interest of sport for sports sake, at
tehtfon being given to the work OF
college athletes and other amateurs in
the West and South as we'll as in the
East, and it has neglected no oppor-
tunity to correct those using sport as
a cloak for selfish and unworthy ends,
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\ GRATEFUL LETTER.

DIR. j. H. NEAGLE-Dear Sir: / take
pleasure IN making this statement which
you are at liberty to publish or to make
such other use OF as you deem fit, for the
benefit of those who NAV be in need of
medical treatment.
1t was fifteen years ago that my trouble
began was then residing near ST. Cath
crimes. Canada. Two years ago l came
to sacramento, Cal. All this time 1 grew
gradually worse.
1t came from colds. NV head was at first
principally affected There We're severe
pains across my forehead, over my eyes,
often causing me pains in the eyeballs.
Ny eyes would become weak and watery.
My nostrlls would at times discharge
watery matter, and at other times become
clogged up, so that / could scarcely
breathe through them. Constant ringing
ana roaring noises in my ears distressed
and annoyed me and made me fear that
my hearing was becoming impaired. The
mucous from my head would drop back
into my throat and keep me constantly
hawking and gagging and raising.
Gradually the catarrh, which first af-
fected simply my head and throat, ex-
tended until my whole system was under
mined. 1t was Catarrh of the Head, Throat
and Stomach, l believe they called it, but
my lungs and heart seemed to be involved
also sharp, shooting pains would take me
in the chest, running through to the
shoulder blades. My heart would beat
hard and fast, and this would be followed
by a slow, irregular beating and a sensa-
ton Of fa1ntness or dizziness. The least
exerton would put me all out of breath.
l had difficulty in getting air enough into
my lungs. My breathing was labored. 1t
seemed as if | was drawing the air
through sponge, and there would be
wheeling, Whistling kind of sound with
my breathing.
Il had little appetite, my stomach was
weak and what food l managed to eat
would lay like lead upon it. There would
be a feeling of distress and nausea after
eating. MY sleep was fitful and broken
In fact was broken down man when l
went 10 the Neagle Medical Institute one
year ago. had tried many doctors and
all sorts OF patent medicines without get
ting relief. could hardly walk | was so
weak and sick. In three months after be-
ginning the treatment l was completely
cured.
Well, you can see for yourself what Dr.
Neagle and associates have done for me
They have restored my health. l eat WELL
sleep Well, feel well | am a new mana
strong, healthy and happy man. More
than one year has gone since l was cured
and not single symptom of my old dis
ease has returned. | am now living at
Stockton, Cal.
FRANCIS E. BROWN
Consultation either a. the Institute or
by mail FREE, and STRICTLY CONFI-
DENTAL.
For further information call in person
or write to the NEAGLE MEDICAL IN
STlTUTE of PHYSICIANS and SUR
GEONS. located permanently at 72412 K
STREET. Sacramento.
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If one were to count on one hand the
American authors now most popular
in this country, John Kendrick Bangs
would undoubtedly be included. Yet
Mr.. Bangs has been writing for so
short a time it seems almost incredible
that his reputation should have grown
to its present extent. Since the publ
cation of his first book, Coffee and
Repartee," he has gone on making sue
cess after success, his latest story,
''The Pursuit of the House Boat" be-
Ing perhaps his best achievement.
The exuberant spirit Of Mr.. Bangs
work is so thoroughly national that it
might stand as the type of American
humor at the present time. Mr.. Bangs
has displayed, moreover, a remarkable
versatility; in addition to his Stories
he has written essays, verses and short
plays, all of which have been widely
read, the plays being successfully given
by amateur theatrical societies. Mr.
Bangs is still SO young a man that his
finest work is probably yet to be done
Born in New York about thirty-five
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The memorial will be of bronze and
of heroic size, being twenty-five feet in
its greatest hight. 1t will face the West
and will rest upon an oval granite sur
face 32x24 feet.
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GROCERIES.

FOR CHOICE GROCERIES, GOOD HAy
and feed, j. j. Wingard of Twenty-fifth
and o streets is first-class in all respects
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NO FREE ADS.

No free "want" ads. are taken in
THE RECORD UNION. Births,
deaths and marriages also charged
for. NO PREMIUMS GIVEN. NO
CATCH-PENNY DEVICES. The pa
per is worth the money you pay for
it, although higher priced than most
others. Published Sundays also.
The class who have money to spend
all take it. Rich and poor like it for
its clearly, healthy tone. Classified
ads. by the month, Wants, For Sale,
To Let. Personals. etc.. 50c per line.
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or to make plain the difference between
a sportsman and sporting man.
Mr. Whitney's knowledge of his sub
ject, his absolute fairness and fearless
ness, have long since earned for the
department an established reputation
for trustworthiness. and authority rec
ognized as national in all matters of
amateur sport.
Among the spectators who were pres
ent at the recent unwilling in London
by Sir Henry Irving of the statue to
Sarah Siddons was the veteran singer
Henry Russell, author of the we'll
known song, Cheer, Boys, Cheer" He
is So years old.
Gustave Kobbe, in the July Forum:
Had not Wagner's opponents chosen
brahms as a bulwark from behind
which to attack and harass Wagner,
/ cannot conceive how their art inter
ests could ever have elashed. Wagner
was devoted wholly to the stage, and
was the successful creator of an en-
tirely new form Of musico- dramatic
compositions. Brahms not only never
attempted to compose an opera, but did
not care for opera as an afI-Iorm
Brahms fame could rest securely up
on his songs. Still working within es-
tablished forms, he has again poured
thoroughly original and, above all, thor
oughly modern music into them His
are the most modern songs-more mod
ern even than those of Schumann or
Franz. Schubert, Schumann, Franz,
and Brahms are the four great figures
in the development of the Lied. If /
were asked to sum UP in Il single SEN
tence Brahms service to art, I should
say that it consisted in his having ere
ated, within established forms, music
wholly original, thoroughly modern and
profoundly beautiful.
The Literary World: The Tolstoi FAM
ily live handsomely, but as We We're not
invited, only tolerated, guests We only
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EMPIRE HOUSE, 122 K.-NICELY FUR
nlshed front and other rooms; reason
able.
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$500 TO LOAN-APPLY 410 ] STREET.
N. l.. DREW iv251Iv
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jected by the trustees of the Boston
Public Library, is said by those who
have seen it to be one of his finest
achievements. Boston would be glad to
give it shelter elsewhere than in the
courtyard of the library, the objection
to its being placed there arising from
the unsuitability of the subject for the
place. Although many attempts have
been made to cloud the issue, the direct
ors state that the nudity of the statue
has nothing TO do with their action. It's
rejection is based solely on the ground
of Appropriateness of so purely SEN
suous subject as a Bacchante obtain
ing a foothold in the courtyard of a
building dedicated to intellectual effort
and research.
The General Logan equestrian statue
for Lake Front Park, Chicago will be
unveiled with imposing ceremonies on
July I'D, the anniversary Of the day
in 1864 when General Logan assumed
command of the Army of the Tennessee
on the death of General Mcpherson
The memorial will be placed ON the
summit of mound, 200 feet in diam
eter, which in the center will be eight
cen feet in hight.
1t Will represent General Logan
mounted and grasping in his hand a
regimental stand of colors, which pro-
ject above his head. His horses head
is refined to one side, its curved neck and
impatient attitude suggesting the ex
element of battle.
The memorial will be of bronze and
of heroic size, being twenty-five feet in
its greatest hight. 1t will face the West
and will rest upon an oval granite sur
face 32x24 feet
y
Samuel P. Avery of New York has
given to the Boston Museum of Fine
Arts a picture by Gilbert Stuart New
ton, said to be one of the best examples
of that fine colorist in existence 1t is
variation of a picture painted by
Newton for Lord Dover. 1t was en-
graved for the Literary Souvenir" in
1896, and ten years later it was en-
graved in mezZotint by I. H. Phillips.
This replica was bought by Mr.. Avery
at the sale of the Viscount Clifden col
lection in 1898. 1t has been known,
though probably enormously, under the
title Of THE Forsaken, but it will be
catalogued here as The Farewell"
This is not the first gift that Mr..
Avery has sent to the Boston Museum
of Fine Arts. He has been AN enthusi-
astic collector of engravings and etch-
ings, and, since there is no print de-
partment in the Metropolitan Museum
of Art, he has from time to time given
many valuable engravingS and etch-
ings to the museum there.
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sence. The French Constitution does
not provide for any such contingency,
and they have no Vice President in
France. The Cabinet has therefore re-
solved that throughout the stay of the
President the Prime Minister, NJ Me-
line, shall sign all DEGREES requiring the
sanction of the President, and shall
exercise the fullest kind of executive
power. When President Carnot was
assassinated at Lyons and before NJ
Casimir Perier was elected his success
sor, the Prime Minister. Charles Du-
puy. was constitutionally invested with
executive power.
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POWELL & HASTENPLUG, Signs. 527 K.
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WOOD AND COAL. R MeGaw
PAWNBROKER.

L "A w INDNOINLN. legitimate IL
censed and reliable in the city Uncle
likes collateral loan office. Cash furnished
on diamonds, watches and jewelry, 231 X.
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Will Act as Regent of Franco Dur
ing President Faure's Visit

The approaching visit of President
Faure of France to Russia has brought
out a question as to who should per-
form of duties of Regent during his alb
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11N FIFTH ST-NICELY FURNISHED
front and single room; rent reasonable.
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PERSONALS.
MUSIC AND ART.

HOLBROOK Sc LOTHHAMMER. PIANO
Tuners and repairers. 1921 Eighth street
SCHOOL OF ART NEEDLEWORK-
Lessons in all the latest designs, stamp
ing, ETC.: work to order. MISS l..
SCHUBERT, 1914 Eighth street.
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LOST-ON TRAIN LAST EVENING from
San Francisco, a music roll Finder will
be rewarded by leaving at 1927 Fifth
street iv24-2t%
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MEDIUM ROOMS WHITENED, 81 25;
calcimined Oirst-class) 81; plastering,
extra Sam Gale. I'd and Sd N and o
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A CHATELAINE Purse.
with eyeglasses in a case, and some sill
Yer. Please return to Mrs. X, Record
Union" office
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ACCORDION PLEATING, FASHION,
able dressmaking. Mrs Kunigh, 1916 I.
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RAG CARPET WEAVING: OLD CAR
pets woven into rugs. Mrs Johnson, 1914
Eighth,
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BICYCLE-OWNER MAY
have same by proving property and pay
ing charges. Call 1905 Q street iY25-2t
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SAN FRANCISCO DYEING AND
Cleaning Works, rs and 100 L street
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OPTICIAN.

WE CARRY A COMPLETE LINE OF
optical goods; eyes tested free by
competent graduated optican. KLUNE
FLOBERG, dealers in jewelry and
precious stones.
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]. BELI.MER & co, ONE OF THE Old
est grocers in this city. Prices reason
able, fair dealing. Give him a trial
Tenth and n.
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LOST-FOUND.

LOST-FROM 422 K STREET, A PAR
lot, yellow spot on neck. Return to 422
K and receive reward. jy25-2t*
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WANTED.

WANTED-A LIGHT WAGON; SEND
price and where to be seen. Box 700, care
Reconciliation" office. 1t
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CUT FLOWERS, FLORAL DESIGNS,
plants, etc, MRS J. w. NEFF, 2805 H
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THE HOME BAKERY AND RESTAU-
rant-Strictly home cooking; delicious
coffee mocha and Java with pure
cream; don't fail to try it, 631 M, cor 7th
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DRESS AND CLoAKMAKIyG.

MISS NJ MURPHY, DRESSMAKER.
Removed to S10l2 K, where she will be
pleased TO see old patrons and friends
THE KELLOGG SYSTEM OF DRESS
making: suits made for 81 and UP. 1905 K
DRESSMAkING BY THE NORMAN
system; summer suits 81 50. 121S /.