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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

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;
todisseminate psychological information and to aid
In dispelling that prejudice which has ever been
the bar sinister to fallen mans self-redemptOn.
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, 1897-02-04
N 0 TICE 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 a
years subscription.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

MANY man keeps up an i'm
posing appearance by the very
simple method of imposing on
those who do not know him.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

WHEN you are strong in good
intentions, you are strong in the
qualities that encourage others to
help you to keep them.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

The smile Of tolerance that
passes over what should be con-
demned, is but the expression of
approval that awaits the oppor-
tunity to engage in the same
wrong.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

THERE is great force in personal
magnetism, but that kind which
can attract nothing better than the
attention of the police force will
never make a Blaine of it's pos
SCISSOR.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

The most foolish thing in this
world is to imagine that relief from
responsibility is the secret Of a
happy life. Without response
bility, with it's cares and it's obi
cations, the relish for enjoying the
quiet, rest and material luxuries
that go to make up happiness, can
not exist. Consider the tramp. He
has no responsibilities, neither has
he happiness OF satisfaction with
life.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

In THE nature of every human
being there are qualities suscepti-
BILE of moral development. Accept
ing this as true, the question nat
urally arises why all men do not
cultivate to an increased degree
the qualities that manifestly, it is
to moral and material interest to
possess highly developed. All men,
even the most depraved, respect
virtue and profess, if they do not
practice, what is essential to it's
possession. Every theory of moral
philosophy tends to prove that
man is materially as we'll as NOR
ally benefited by smothering his
baser desires and cultivating what
is good, noble and true. This i'm
mortal truth has been dinned into
the ears of mankind for ages, yet
lying, cheating and kindred vices
are as common today as at any
time in the history of the race, and
the rule of life is to believe wrong
where right cannot be proved.
There are some natures that seem
wholly lost to every generous i'm
pulse, every emotion that vibrates
in sympathy with the honorable
and virtuous and every instinct of
that which is noble and elevating
in manhood. They may be nat
urally endowed with ordinary in
telligence and have enjoyed usual
educational advantages, but have
become morally corrupt by contact
with evil associations and the de-
grading influences of vice and dis
sipation. But does this condition
imply choice of living and a refus-
al to develop what latent good
qualities may reside in character
1t is not reasonable to so believe.
The fear of having unjust motives
attributed to every effort made to
acquire changed habits of living is
a dead weight Oh every resolve to
rise: but want of real encourage
ment and that disinterested action
that is actuated by the same quail
tiles it seeks to develop, are the
needful hel ps to the end sought
But these are not to be had from
the philanthropy that is worn as
a moral ornament or the refOrma-
tive theories that have no value
beyond swelling the pedantry of
those who spin them.
Philanthropy, to be of value,
must be real. sincere and mellOwed
by charity. 1t requires no great
intelligence to discriminate be-
tween a true and false applica-
ton of this much-abused virtue,
and if it is bestowed with conde-
scending pride, more harm than
good results. Few natures are SO
degenerate as to be wholly lost to
appeals to manhood. but when
they come frosted with the cold
touch of false philanthropy, with
out the example to impress what
is taught and the brotherly SYM
pathy that should warm the heart
of one man to another in distress.
reformation will be delayed rather
than fastened. The highest to the
lowest in the social scale are liable
to some probable misfortune that
leaves a moral scar as target for
the finger of scorn. If people who
desire and strive to lesson the evils
of social vices would apply their
theories in true spirit of brother
hood, without the -blooded
system of scientific philanthropy,
those whom they wish to guide
would have more faith in their
sincerity.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

LYMAN GAGE has been selected
for the treasury portfolio. If he
is true to his name, he should
gauge the financial question Alright.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

Should THE MIRROR fail to reach a subscriber
each week. notice should be sent to this office.
and the matter will be attended to at once.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

This paper will be forwarded to subscribers
until ordered discontinued and all arrears are
paid.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

Entered at the POst-Ofice at saltwater. MIMI,
as SecOnd-claSS mail matter.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

Contributions solicited from any and all sour
ces. Rejected manuscript will not be returned.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

Edited and Publishe ed by the Inmates
of the Minnesota State Prison.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-02-04

SCISSOR,
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-10
MARRIED.

BEAN-LANDERS-In this city, February 7.
1897, by the Rev. DR.. T. r. Dille Archer G.
Bean and Grace E, Landers, both OF San Fran
cisco.
BUsWELL-SLEAToR-In this city, February
3, 1897, by the Rev. w. RAIDER. Clinton A. Bu,-
well of San Jose and Euphemia Sleator OF san
Francisco.
EMERY-SILVA-In San Rafael March IL
1886. by Justice or the Peace Rodden Charles
A. Emery and May a. Silva both of San Fran
cisco.
FoX-STAPLES-Int this city, February &, 1897
Rev. Dr. Stebbins, Charles ]. Fox of San DIero,
CAL, aud Susie V. Staples OF san Francisco.
MORTIMER-STEWART RT-In this CITY Februarv
b, 1897, by the Rev. DIR e X. Dile, Thoma, q
Mortimer and Mary E. Stewart. both OF San
Francisco.
TRuETT-GIBLIN-In this city. January 81
1891 at the residence of the BRIDES parents by
the Rev Father Dorm. Augustus Truett and
Annie Giblin, both OF San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-10
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.


A SSESSMENT NOTICE-JASPER CONSOLE
~ dated Mining Company; location OF princL
pal place OF business, San Francisco, California
Notite is hereby given that at a meeting OF the
directors, held on the 8 h Day of February, 1897
an assessment of two cents per share was levied
upon the capital stock of tne corporation. payable
Immed lately to the treasurer Of said corporation
at the Office of the company, at No. S1l Brannan
street, San Francisco, California Any stock upon
which this asseSsme ment shall remain unpaid on the
18th day of March, 1897, win be delinquent and
ad vsrtiSed for sale public auction. and, unless
payment Is made before, will be sold the I'd
day O. pril, 1897 to pAv the delinquent assess
ment, together with costs of advertising and ex-
penses OF safe. s. ~. ROBINSON, Secretary.
Sll Brannan Street, San Francisco Cal
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-10
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

The following marriage licenses have been
issued bv the County CLERKS office:
David Coblentz md Florine Levy, SS-1S.
Samuel b. Jacobs and Martha Seller, 43-33
James E Farley and Edith Kiser, 24-23.
Desire II. Schulze and Helen /. Kelley, 3l-20
4. +. Cosgrove AMI Catherine G. Brow ne 2 5-23.
William w. Ambura and Nellie Barrow, 3:-3I
John Hoist nd Dora Jensen. 23-2l
William carr and Mary Co non. 2S-25.
William ]. Lewis a nd Aurelia a. Bert. S3-43.
II. A. Iseuberg and Virginia Duisen berg>25-
Thomas G. Mortimer an Mary Stewart, 81
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-10
BlETHS-hihRRIAGES- DEATHS.

birth. marriage and death notices sent by mall
will not be Inserted They must be handed in a;
either of the publication offices and be indor3ed
with the name ami residence OF persons authorized
10 have The same published
BORN.
ATKISSoN-At Coalings. CAL. January II, 1897,
10 the wife OF ]. NJ. Atkisson, a daughter
BARDUE-February z, 1897, to the wife OF Dr.
Bardue, daughter.
CAVANAGH-In this city, February s, 1897 to
the wife OF Hugh j. Cavanagn a daughter.
CHAMBERLA iN-Tn this ctv. at University
Mound January a, 1897. TO the wife OF Joseph
V. Chamberlain, a daughter.
G1LBERT-At Coalipga, Cal, January 81, 1897
to the wife OF Thomas Gilbert Jr., a daughter
HART-In this CITY. February g. 1897, 10 the wife
of l. Har "a son.
MoRRIS-In Bishop, Cal, February g. 1897 to
the wife of julius Morris. daughter.
SPEAK-February 8, 1897. to The wife OF FRANK
lin r Spa ar, son.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-10
MOUNT OLIvET CEMETERY

GAN MATEO COUNTY; NEAREST GENE
~ terry 10 the city; non-sectaran; in no sense =,
eiusive; location unexceiied Otice sS7 MaxkSa
stEeeh southeast coZner o. slxLA
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-10
CITY REAL ESTATE.


A NJ. SPECK & CO., CO., MARKET ST.
"A. Real Estate Bargains-Money Loaned.
Real Estate Bargains-Money Loaned.
S100O-4-room coy COTTAGE
SlS5O-5-room cottage; half block from Market
ST.
$240C-7-room house and lot: Powell.
$25U0-2 elegant flats; rem: S240.
S220O-Co. tage and stable; nearly new.
$3.50 l-6-room house haIght ana Steiner.
S2250-4 haIs. near Ninth; rent $50.
SSSO0-Store and fiat: new; rent $50; O'Farrell-
st car line.
$6500-S fats; near Market; rent 1850.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-10
ALAMEDA ADVERTISEMENTS
ALAMEDA REAL ESTATE.

ALAMEDA REAL ESTATE.
COZ FRONT FOOT; lO0x15O; STREET
I'D Il work ali done: on a main avenue: 2 blocks
from Wiliow-street station. w. B. FL rC II, Bay
Station Alameda or CANAAN LYON, 215 kearny
st, San Francisco.
D PARGAIN-25 ACRES CHOICE FRUIT. HAY
ID grain, winter vegetables $25 acre; S9 acres rich
SOIL flowing spr' gs $35 acre, all fenced, mr. Pleas
anton, Alameda Co. Call write 69 Colum bian bldg.
SMABL CASH PAYMENT DOWN; BALANCE
- same as rent: entirely new.
$25O0-Pretty cottage; rooms and bath; near
narrow-gauge station.
$2S00-Handsome colonial cottage; rooms;
large lot; near Grand street station.
$25O0-Beautiful cottage; colonial style;
roomsi conveniently located near Bay-street sta
tlon-
S3500-Neariy new; 2-story house, rooms;
beautifully located: must be sold: terms as abuve
lot 40Xl3S. MARCUSE & KENNEL. Bay-street
station, broad gauge, Alameda; 62S Market ST.,
san Francisco; Office open sundays ana holidays
i.ARGAINS-S3O PER FOOT; ;LO rs ON NORTH
- side San Antonio ava, near Grand st.
81 S1250-5Gx150 san Jose ave-, mr. Willow st.
$175O-5Ox15O. new modern house. rooms
and baths north side OF street; must be sold at
once.
Many other sacrifices
ALA MEDIA LAND CO.,
1900 Park 81, Alameda.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-10
OAKLAND ROOMS TO LET.

ut FIFTH, COR MARKET-SUNNY FUR
= L nished for housekeeping; or single; cheap
n EA1LY FURNISHED SUNNY FRONT
IN room, convenient to local train, by a widow
with own home. Address G., box 10. Call ONCE
Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-10

McAvOY & HER,
FUNERAL DIRECTORS & EMBALMERs
30 Fifth St., Opp. Lincoln School.
Telephone 3OS0.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-10
HOUSES sPRINeING

IL UP LIKE MUSHROOMS.
Although surrounded by i'm provements, up to
last December the blocks bounded by Stanyan,
Frederic Cole, Shrader and Beulah were vacant.
In tn. short time intervening s two-ssory resi-
dences and flats have been started. Upward OF
$7U,000 worth of lots have been SO d. L was all
done by offering these very desirable lots prices
20 20 80 per cent less than their value. Have you
them? If not go to-day Sunday. Choice
large Western Addition lots for 81 500 upward, on
your own terms Nowhere else you do as
well. BALDWIN Il HOWELL
10 MOntg tgOmery ST,
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-10
COUNTRY REAL ESTATE.


WHY PAY CASH FOR LAND WHEN You
W can buy 1t without, and earn it from the prod
ucts ofthe land :?
Al value OF $50 per acre we have $50 acres 15s
mile from railroad and 81 of mile from New
England Mills Station, and also 160 acres az Rock
lin, Placer County. These all good tillable
lands and are adapted for the product of the
finest wine grapes. No payments down. but pur-
chassrs required Tn improve properties; Interests
from date of purchase payable annually in ad-
vance; payments on the purchase money to com
mence years from date, payable in annual pay
ments. TO be increased each year the places are
improved.
Also colony land-A tract of 1900 acres in Te-
hama County has been surveyed into 4U-acre lots
aud will be sold at TO so per ON terms of
Id down, the balance 10 be paid in ten annual in
stallmeDts at per cent on deferred payments If
any one should wish 10 purchase the whole of this
tract it will be sold for n small payment down on
the purchase price.
These three properties were taken in on mort
gages, consequently sold for half their former
value.
EDWIN K ALsIP & CO, room 20, second floor,
Mills building
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-10
PROPOSALS


NOTICE = NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN
~ that will on Monday, February l5 1897, at 2
O'Clock p. NJ, at the Courthouse in Yrba City, SUIT
ter County, cal, receive sealed proposals for the
surrender of bonds issued on Levee District No.
of suffer County, according TO of the Leg
is!ature. approved April g. leS0. to the amount OF
eight thousand five hundred (SS5O0) dollars No
bids a bove par will be accepted. All bonds must
accom- pauy the bids. L J. COPE,
Treasurer of Sutter County, CAL
Yuba City, February !. lS97
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-10

SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED PAMPHLET OF
- California lands for sale py II. FRANCIS,
rooms b9-7 Chronicle building, san Francisco Cal
pANCH BARGAIN; So PER ACRE; 1880
IL acres timber; plenty water: excellent stock
ranch; best part OF Kern Co. b. box 20, Call Office.
7 TITLE HOMES CLOSE To TOWN; I'M
IL proved; easy terms: also 10 ~ acre pieces
on 3 and II years credit. ID. II. TWING, So
noma City; every Monday at 632 Market ST.. s. F.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-10

@dS00 A BARGAIN; MUST BE SOLD;
ID 1CUO. offer wanted: house of 6 rooms; mod =
I'M provements: lot 25xi25: sunny belt OF Mis-
sion. 1865 Guerrero ST., bet. 25th and 26th. j. +.
PLUMBE, 1402 Valencia st.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-10
MEDICAL.

A SURE. SAFE AND SPEEDY CURE FOR
n all female diseases; ladies may have the bene-
MT OF the skill and atIen ion Of physician of long
and successful practice. A home in confinement
with best care, with the privacy OF home and the
conveniences of a hospital Those who sick or
discouraged should call on and state their
case All CONSULTATION free and confidential Sole
agent Rex MRgHus, the great world renowed rem
edy for home treatment. MRS DR. GWYER,
226 lark ST
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-10

nOOOO a BARGAIN; MODERN LARGE
eDLOOO. 5-r1om cottage wei loca ted in Lor n
convenient to electric and Berkeley train: on
to suit VIII exchaGgs. address owner,
V. Z. MITCHELS, cor. Fourteenth and Webster
SITS. Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-10

III IGHLY RESPECTABLE AND PRIVATE
IL place TO obtain the most liberal advances
diamonds and tewelry at the very lowest rates
Baldwin Jewelry Store, 94S Market.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-10
PROPERTY WANTED.

WHAT HAVE YOU TO EXCHANGE FOR
w equity in fine Oakland house Prefer ra nch
vacant lots or good mining stocks. Z. MONROE,
"a Market ST., San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-10

Al NY AMOUNT; 1ST 2D'OR SD MORTGAGES
n estates, undivided interests, real estate in pro-
bate; furniture and pianos without removal
ACCOLGAN "a Montgomery ST.. room 3.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-10

90 TENTH-LARGE BAY-WIN DOW SUN-
IOc ny room; running water: with bat h suit
able for one or Two gentlemen; $40 per month.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-10
DIED.

Aronson. Philip Kelly Frank T.
Burns, Michael McUermotJ Margaret
Won Buncken. L. c. McGrath, Alice
Ca lahan, Hugh Mcleod. James
Casey. Mrs. Bridget Martin, Charles II.
Dockery, James NickelSburs, Adolph
Drsco Mrs. Ellen QIilty John d.
De Mosher BrIglda c. Redpath. Alice
Edwards, Morgan She-ow. George K.
Gallagher. James J. Stein, George II.
Hetimuth. Frederick Schum acher, Richard
higgins, Margaret TiIton. Joseph X.
Hume, George +. C. Wing Peter
Johnson, VIII am +. Welch, James
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-10

WHY PAY HIGH INT. ON SMALL LOANS?
w We loan at 55c interest per mo. each 500
on 2d mortgage; any security. Gold, box 4, Call
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-10

EDWIN K ALsIP & CO., room 20. second floor,
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-10

COOK nOO AT BANK RATES: 1ST AND
SDOAO.OOO I'd mortgages. estates rents, ETC.
lend as low rs $50. H. MURPHY, 62S Market ST.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-10
FURNISHED HOUSES.

COMFORTABLY FURNISHED COTTAGE: 3
y rooms, bath; garden; rent very low. 2441
LarHin st.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-10
CLAIRVOYANTS.

n C. c c. c.
". Remaining weeks only; the famous world
renowned Miss Van de We're will foreteli your fl-
ture guide your affections and secure you infaibe
luck in love eourtship and marriage: business
and mining investments specially; positive proof
of accurate predictions given. ! Fifth ST., room l.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-10
PERSONALS.

DVICE FREE; DIVORCE LAWS A SPEC
| n ialty: private; no fee without success pro-
BATE insolvency, wills, collections. bills of safe
damages, etc. private detectives: estab 10 wears
| CIV. HOWE, at;y-at-law $50 Market cor. s tocktn
| DRIVATE DETECTIVE WORK DONE REA-
| L sonable; 10 years experiences; all m alters
strictly confidential. q. Il. WEBSTER, 1O4 Mason
! st, room o.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-04-10
ALBERT s. LOOMS.

Albert q. Loomis. who is now and ha:
been for nine years representing the
interests of the Missouri Pacific railroad
at this point, is a native Lexingtonian'
He began operations in life at the age oil
10 on the capital of an honest name and q
determination to achieve honest success,
He has achieved success in his undertake
ings and throughout the sixteen years he
has battled with the world, he has kept
unspotted and above suspicion the honest
name he inherited from an honest parent
age.
At the age OF 10 Mr.. LOOMS entered the
Western Union office As a messenger boy.
He afterwards held positions with the
Western Union at Carrollton, Moberly
and Sedalia and in 1856 was operator for
the Missouri Pacific at this point. In 1887
he was appointed agent at Myrick, two
years afterwards was given charge of the
company's interests at Lexington and has
faithfully, courteously and efficiently per-
formed every duty devolving upon him.
Mr.. L1omis is now % years OF age and is
justly recognized as one OF Lexington's
successful young men. The many pat
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-04-10
IN MEMORIAM,
IN MEMORIAM.
"At the crystal rivers brink,
We shall find each broken link.
Then the star that fading hew,
Taft onr haarfa and hnmaa on draa

We shall find each broken link.
Then the star that fading hew,
Left our hearts and homes so drear,
We shall see more bright and clear.
Some sweet day, by and by.
1t becomes my sad duty to attempt to
commemorate the death of our beloved
friend and member of the Glenwood anG
Linden Literary and Singing Society.
Our happy band was broken for the first
time when death entered the home of j.
". and H.. M. Cooke and took from them
James Walter Cooke, who was born July
8, 1877, and passed from earth to heaven
at three O'Clock, Wednesday morning,
March "a, 1897, at the age of nineteen
years, eight months and fifteen days.
"God is love" and for his power nothing
is too vast. His love is extending into all
space and unto all creatures, unending
aud unchanging throughout all time,
truly the owe of God "passeth all under
standing and truly Walter found it so as
with a happy, peaceful face he called
father, mother, brothers, sisters and
friends to his bedside and told them God
loved him and forgave his sins aud that
he wanted to go. His only regret was
that he had not given his heart to God
sooner and lived and worked for him. He
plead with unsaved loved ones to become
Christians and meet him in heaven, to
seek God while there was time and they
were young. He called each friend by
name and left some message for each one.
Walter was of a happy, merry disposition,
liking and liked by all with whom he
came in contact. He spoke sweet words
of comfort to each of the dear loved ones.
How loving n kind were they in careing
for him, but he felt from the first that he
could stay 40 longer with them.
He sank very low and we thought he
was passing ava for he rallied and lived
until the next early morn. When the
end came he was happy and glad to go,
saying sit is beautiful, beautiful" He
told us not to forget messages he had sent
and to meet him in heaven. We may not
know why one seemed so well able to
battle with life aud win his way to a
future of happiness n usefulness should
be taken, but all will be clear in the next
world. To the dear bereaved ones we ten
der our heartfelt sympathy IN this sad
trial. May we live such lives that the
world Will be the better for our having
lived and at last when we pass one by one
to our heavenly home, we will join the
loved ones gone before. The funeral was
preached at Edenview church, Thursday,
March 25. A host of friends ollowed all
that was mortal of Walter to his last rest
ing place in Machpelah. Many beautiful
and fragrant flowers were placed upon the
narrow bed in loving remtmbrance of him
who will cheer our pathway in life no
more. G.. AND L.. SINGING SOCIETY.