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The advocate., 1897-11-03
FROM THE STANDPOINT OF A SILVER
REPUBLICAN,,

Under the headings Friendly
Suggestions" the Independent, of To-
peka, edited by an able, intelligent and
conscientious silver Republican, an old
Kansan and we'll equipped writer, refers
to Mr. Bryan in the most friendly terms
while directing attention to some things
which have subjected him to criticism
among his admirers, and says:
"Mr. Bryan is pursuing policy which,
if persisted in, may prove to be fatal
mistake He is too big a man to be
elected by 'artful lodging, or by any
of the arts of the politician. 1t may be
possible for him to secure a Democratic
nomination in that way-but not an
election.
"If President Mckinley fails of re-
election, nearly, if not quite, half of the
votes that defeat him will be cast by
Republican Republicans, Populists, mod
crate Socialists and independents and
these men will accept no candidate
whose attitude on great public questions
has to be guessed at-the more especially
if he be Democrat, for the fact that
man is a Democrat creates presump-
ton that he is conservative, IL not a
reactionist, which he alone can dispel
THAT Mr. Bryan was far in advance
of his party year ago Is we'll known,
and there is no other man who could
have pOlled so many Democratic votes
on such a platform. He lifted large
part of his party to the level of the
Chicago platform. But many Democrats
fatty repudiated it, and large number
accepted it unwillingly and still banker
for the flesh pots from which they had
been accustomed to feed.
"MOst unbiased refOrmers lean
strongly toward Mr.. Bryan at this time
but they do not worship him. They will
The advocate., 1897-11-03

IL he is sinking into a mere party mana
ger he will have to rely entirely on his
own party.
"And further, If the managers of the
Democratic party wish 1t to have a fu-
ture they must make 1t an acceptable
home for the reform elements in other
parties"
This article is copied in the Advocate
for the purpose Of showing what is in
the mind Of leading and capable silver
Republican, whose words may be taken
as fairly representing the opinions of
10000 voters in Kansas and 100000 in
the country at large. The Advocate
wants these men, with all other real re-
formers, corralIed inside the same party
walls.
The advocate., 1897-11-03


the country now Is done with paper,
nearly all Of it private paper, such as
promissOry notes, checks, drafts, etc.
These facts prove Conclusively that we
not only got along well when on paper
basis, but that now, when we claim to
be on a gold basis, we use but per cent
of gold in our daily business with the
banks.
Another point. Mr., Bailey when
speaking Of deprecated silver coin, said:
"If the government can make dollar
out of 50 cents worth of silver, it can
make dollar out of a piece Of paper
worth practically nothing" There the
speaker was right. The government can
make dollar out Of so cents worth Of
silver 1t has been doing it ever since
silver reached the 50-cent mark. 1t
made upwards of 21,0O0,OO0 dollars last
year out Of silver that did not average
more, probably, than As cents to the
coined dollar, and not a soul but Re-
publicans and their gold standard Dem
ocrat allies has said word about re-
pudiating them. Even Mr.. Bailey him
self says the party he belongs to intends
to keep all dollars as good as gold.
Yes, the government is now making
good 100-cent dollars out of Accent sill
yer, and the Secretary of the Treasury
has just ordered $12,OOO,OOO to be made
out of paper. These are all as good as
gold, Mr.. Bailey himself being the Judge.
And then, as to the alleged doctrine
Of illimitable issues. the speaker argued
against the government making the
thing we call money, because, said he,
if government can make one dollar by
stamping piece Of paper, it can make
two, 1t can make ten, hundred mil
lion, and so on. Again he is right. And
there is now no legal limit to the amount
Of gold coin and bank notes that may
be made. The coinage of gold is not
only unlimited, but it is free. Any
person may take any quantity of gold to
the mints and have it formed into coin
or bars for his benefit. See section
1919 Of the Revised Statutes. All limi-
tations on bank note issues were with
drawn by the resumption act, January
IA, 1875.
Mr. Bailey having undertaken to in
struct his audience, Of which the writer
hereof was an interested member, the
Advocate has offered these suggestions
for his consideration in his further
study Of the money question.
The advocate., 1897-11-03

Cases Of convicting persons Of crimes
that they did not commit are not as
uncommon as they ought to be, and II is
not common to allow such persons any
remedy for the wrongs done them. Here
is an exception John Roberts, OF New
York, in 1887, was convicted of burglary
and sentenced to twenty years imprIs-
onment. Two years later when It had
been Concluslvely proved that he was
innocent, he was pardoned. In 1896 he
was restored to citizenship, and the
Legislature authorized him to sue the
State for false imprisonment He sued
for $l6S, ,976-$1OO,OOO personal damages,
100000 business loss, and the rest inter
est. Now, twenty years after the wrong
was done him, he gets $500.
The advocate., 1897-11-03
The Producer Consumed"

Covering the period from 1890 to '9S.
Is better, brighter and stronger than
BOndholders and Bresdwinners. A WON
derful showing! Startling comparIscnag
Get II. Single copy IS cents Gin stampsy:
81 per dozen. The Advocate ToCalERs
The advocate., 1897-11-03
A USEFUL BOOK FOR BEET SUGAR
MAKERS

Some time ago the Advocate copied
from the Chino (Cal) Champion an arti-
Gle announcing the preparation of a
work entitled Beet Sugar Analysis" by
ElwOOd S. PETER. The book is now on
sale by the publisher, Ernest c. Hamil-
ton, Chino, Cal. In every sugar factory
now In the country, and in every new
one hereafter established this book will
be found very useful, more especially to
those persons who have to do with the
chemical department. The book is in
tended primarily as complete school
for the beginner. In addition to the an
alysis of all sugar substances,
the author has given methods for an
alyzing water, limestone, coke and coal,
and all other substances which must be
examined chemically to determine their
availability for sugar work A descrip-
ton Of the most practical apparatus for
use Is given as an aid to new factories.
AS we understand 1t, this is the only
work of the kind yet prepared by an
American author, and the work was
done with great care in view of the gen,
eral interest now being manifested In
the development Of the beet sugar in
dustry in this country.
The advocate., 1897-11-03

Ing a record In the executive chair thaf
no man need be ashamed Of. The days
Of wild-eyed radicalism in Kansas pol-
itics have passed away forever"
The advocate., 1897-11-03

A Chicago dispatch says: THE Dem
ocratic National committee, through
Senator Jones, its chairman, has opened
literary bureau in Chicago, in rooms
S44 to S4S Unity building. This bureau
is for the distribution of literature and
for the preparation of matter in plates
and ready-print form for country news
papers. A vigorous campaign of edu-
cation will be carried on with view OF
electing Democratic Congress in 1898.
Senator Jones will direct all matters
connected with the literary bureau He
will be represented for the present by.
P. j. Devlin, of this city"
The advocate., 1897-11-03

Harpers Weekly thinks that Senator
MOrgan's report as to the strength OF the
annexation sentiment Is Hawaii is q
wholly useless bit Of untruth, and as
signs as its reason for this criticism that
not only is 1t known that the great ma
jority Of the people who live in the
Sandwich Islands are opposed to annex.
alton to the United States, but 1t is also
known that the Americans of Honolulu
and the jlngOes Of this country do not
propose to consider the feelings or
wishes Of the natives. Is 1t not enough
the Weekly asks, to plunder the people
OF their islands and Of their right to
self-government? Why add to the crime
the folly Of telling transparent un-
truth?
The advocate., 1897-11-03

Hon. Eugene Hagan, chairman of the
Kansas Sound Money Democrat State
committee last year, was in Washington
City lately and the Post quotes him as
saying this about the political situation
at home: POLITICALLY there is nothing to
talk about. People have absolutely
nothing to say about the issues over
which they were wrought up so fiercely
In 1896. think that the alliance be-
tween the Populists and silver Demo-
Gratis will not be OF long duration. Sooner
or later it will break in pieces as a re-
suit Of friction over the division Of the
Offices 1t must be said for the POpulists
that they have acted far more cOnserva-
lively in their administration Of the gov
ernmenr than most Of us in opposition
had expected, Governor Leedy Is maxi
The advocate., 1897-11-03

The Kentucky Bankers Association
held a meeting few weeks ago at
Frankfort, the capital of the State, and
unanimously adopted a resolution COM
pllmenting end endorsing the local
bankers for keeping wine off the table
at the annual banquet, saying that 1t
was recognized as pleasing advance
ment, and resolving that at all annual
banquets hereafter ladies should be
among the guests, las the only stimu-
lants they require If this example
were followed in all parts of the coun-
try, II would be a great advance, indeed.
The advocate., 1897-11-03

Professor Eliot, discussing wherein
modern education has failed to do ali
that was expected of it, says: These
then, are the four things in which the
individual youth should be thoroughly
trained, II his judgment and reasoning
power are to be Systematically deyel-
oped: observing accurately; recording
correctly; comparing, grouping, and i'm
ferring justly; and expressing cogently
the results OF these mental operations"
The advocate., 1897-11-03

Hon. George Fred Williams, late Dem
ocrat candidate for Governor of Massa-
chusetLs, is of opinion that the time Is
ripe for a new party. He said in one Of
his campaign speeches. Il believe that
at last there is arisen, and is to grow III
this blessed land of ours, a party pledged
to new duty and best described as
party Of the people | am one of those
men who have espOused the cause OF
the new party"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

The bitterestpi pills to the ordinary man
are the words of reprOach received from
one to whom we are bound by ties of
affection. Most of us would rather
take a good trouncing and be done
with, than to hear harsh word of de-
nunciation from the source spoken of.
Yet we seldom think that others whom
we should love and respect are just as
sensitive, if not more so, to the bitter
taunts we wantonly fling at them.
Many one has fastened the death of
or made life bitter to a wife, mother or
other kin by thoughtless filings of
speech. In analyzing your own moods
remember that others also have feel
ings which you very often outrage in
the same harsh manner that is such a
bitter dose when you have to receive it.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18
A GOOD MAN GONE.
Manager John F. Norrish Died Sud
denly Sunday Morning.
,upnsssssssuusass

John T. Norrish, the senior member
of the Board Of Managers, dropped
dead at his own door in Hastings at
ten minutes past ten o'clock last Sun
day morning. He had just returned
from the postof1ice and was about to
enter the hall of his residence when the
end came.
While Mr.. NOrrish was here at the
last meeting of the Board he had
premOnitiOn that the end was near,
though it was not expected so soon or
in such a sudden manner. The duties
of the meeting so weakened him that
he had to take to the couch in the
Wardens Office. His conversation then
indicated that he was in very low
health though his outward appearance
gave no sign of his real condition.
When the news reached here Sunday
President O'Brien of the Board and
Warden WOlfer took the first train for
Hastings to cOndOle with the family
and make fitting arrangements for the
funeral, which took place Tuesday
afternoon, Warden WOlfer and remain
ing members of the Board Of Managers
being in attendance. The funeral was
the most largely attended of any ever
held in the city of Hastings.
Mr.. NOrrish was the pioneer business
man of Hastings, and one of the most
widely known public men in the state,
he having held many positions of trust
and honor during his long residence in
the North Star State. He was con-
nected with this prison for the past
twenty years.
Mr.. NOrrish was a democrat in
politics. and was also one of the most
thoroughly democratic men in the state
in social matters. Whether you wore
the garb Of prisoner, laborer or
banker, the same hearty greeting was
always extended by John NOrrish as
long as he knew you to possess the
elements of manhood that were his
social gauge. Among his business and
political associates as well as among
the inmates of this institution he was
always noted for his genial, open
manner and the honest sympathy he
extended to a good man in misfor-
tune We feel that in saying that
this state and the world at large has
lost true man in the demise of
Manager NOrrish that we pay but the
honest tribute due to the qualities he
exhibited in his long career of business
and public life.
TIE MIRROR voices the real senti-
mentS of the inmates of this instltu-
ton who knew Mr.. Norrish, in extend
ing to his widow and family our heart
felt sympathy in their loss of devoted
husband and father whose kindly light
has illumined the dark path of many
an unfortunate leaving this institution
to start life again.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18
TO INMATES.

For the information of new arrivals and all
others desiring to send THE MIRROR to friends
we wish to say that the privilege will be granted
by complying with the following rules: Write
out your own name, register and cell number
and send to this Offit g with name and address
of person to whom paper is to be sent. All
papers must be kept clean and folded in the
same manner as it is when you receive it and
placed in your door every Friday night. All in
mates are requested to comply with this order
whether sending out copy or not.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

fellow" chums of freedom. All citi.
zens who in the course of business or
otherwise become we'll acquainted
with the ordinary run of prisoners agree
that if the general public had a like
acquaintance the resultant treatment
Of discharged prisoners would greatly
decrease the criminal population of the
country
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18
Written for The Prison Mirror.
Photographed Philosophy.


The individual who thinks that dis
honesty is paying business, would do
well to write to few of the inmates
of this institution for testimonials be-
fore thinking too seriously of entering
the business.
When the desire for revenge gains
the mastery over our better Judgment,
all our ideals, plans and aspirations
fade away like an icicle before the
glare of MONDAY sun.
Some men believe that their actions
are simply charming when under the
influence of liquor; but when it comes
to handling the reptiles that an excess
sive use of liquor brings into view, their
ability as charmer is decidedly on the
Wane.
The practice of building all castles
is not only a waste of valuable time
but very dangerous, for there is no
telling when they are liable to drop
upon you.
LaZiness is considered to be the first
stage in the evolution of the hobo
This may be true but nevertheless the
hobo has the reputation of being good
''globe- trotter'
The man who possesses an oily tongue
which is continually getting him into
trouble by working too smoothly, can
easily remedy the difficulty by being
more careful when oiIing the gearing
in his head.
Ignorance in people acts toward
hindering the progress and enlight-
ment of the world in about the same
proportion as grindstone acts when
tied around cats neck and hurled
into the water.
If crime is a disease as a great many
presume it to be, just imagine the
amount of medicine some of us would
purchase in order to effect a speedy
cure-providlng cure meant liberty.
Fortunate is the man who possesses
the power Of controlling his passions
at all times, no matter how severe the
prOyOcatiOn. Such man enjoys more
real happiness in week than the gen
tleman with an ungovernable temper
does in year.
The printer who has not seen case
for six months feels exceedingly jubi-
liant when he secures one. The last
cease" we struck was a very unfOrtu-
nate one. 1t was mixed up with all
kinds of interrogation points and rules
and by the time things got Strengthened
out our form was locked up.
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If existing conditions fail to reach
our standard of what we believe they
should be, it would be folly to try and
change the opinions of others in order
to satisfy our vanity.
Before crltlclSing or everlaStingy
calling another hypocrite, it would be
an excellent policy to first correct our
own imperfections. If you are unable
to see them, just give one of your init
mate friends, say, a mixture containing
about two ounces of hatred and four
of jealousy and he will see them stick
out as prominently as quilts upon the
porcupine.
He who will deliberately take the
witness stand and perjure himself for
the sake of satisfying his vanity by
gaining few moments of notoriety, is
a dangerous man to be running at large.
There is no telling when his mono
mania will take more violent form.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18
Movements Of Our Population.

Movements Of Our Population.
School attendance, 1873.
Patients undergoing treatment in
hospital, 6.
Prison population Nov. IS: Males,
485; females, 9: total, 494.
Prisoners received during the week
ending Nov. Is, 1; Discharged, 2.
Grade standing Nov. IS: First
grade, 355; second grade, 100; third
grade, 9.
Prisoners received during the week:
John Mongeon, Mobiles Co., assault
first degree, FIVE years and eleven
months.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

1t is estimated that the output of
binder Irvine from the prison plant
will exceed five million pounds next
season.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

The fact that one of the night keep
ers halls from Cork is no positive
evidence that he is at present cork
"ScreW.'
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

The criminal is social kicker who
tries to pass through life by stealing
ride on the tail end of the wagon.
Sober thought usually cOnvinces him
that it is better to join in the process
sion of life and do some of the walking
the same as other folks.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

teeth in this world, so, if you have one
whom you feel that you can trust i'm
plicitly, hold on to him or her. for "a
true friend is better than ones own
relations"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

&. Won Steinwehr of Hanover, Ger
many, who is visiting with friends in
the twin cities, was an interested sight
seer here on Saturday last accompanied
by Fred f. Powers and w. A. Thomas,
of st. Paul.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18
CHURCH NOTICE.

Services in the Prison Chapel at 900 O'Clock
every Sunday morning. Protestant and
Catholic services every alternate Sunday.
chaplainS.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Somebody has said that very few
religious men get into prison. We be-
lieve it; and the reason that religion is
so scarce in prison must undoubtedly
be because salvation is ''free''
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Among the visitors to our silent
city last Saturday were Mrs. War
rem w. Gibbs of Minneapolis, Mrs. w.
H. Caldwell, Miss Moore and Miss
Granting of this city.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Rev. S. H. Keller, who conducted
services here Sunday, was pleasant
caller at our office Monday morning in
company with Superintendent Weld.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Be careful and do not feed too
after leaving here. "A great many
good livers are going to the dogs these
DAYS.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

1t is impossible for some men to
keep good company while in their own
polluted presence.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18
Local,
risOnettes Lucid
y and
Logical.

Women in search of ''bar- gains
should tap a saloon till.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Liberty is good thing if you do not
get too much of it. We draw the line
at the liberty that permits man to
sleep on the prairie with star for a
blanket and good resolution for a
pillow: or that induces him to seek the
river bank to draw his breath previous
to breakfasting on a block of atmos-
phere and stale snipe.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

PRISON OFFICIALS.
MANAGERS.
JAS. S. O'BRIEN, President saltwater
EDWIN DUNN, EyOta
JOHN F. NORRISH, Hastings
+. w. TEMPLE, Blue Earth City
N. o. HALL, Duluth
RESILIENT OFFICIALS.
HENRY WOLFER, Warden
F. 81. LEMON, Deputy warden
GEO. BIXBY, Clerk
B. j. MERRILL, Physician
MISS MARY MCKINNEY, MatrOn
J. H. ALBERT, Protestant Chaplain
CHARLES CORCORAN, Catholic Chaplain
PRISON AGENT.
F. A. WHITTIER st. Paul.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

1t never pays to be deceitful. You
may successfully ride the bubble of
hypocrisy for short time, but it is
certain to collapse. and the thud will
send you lower in the estimation of
your fellows than the original otfense
you hypocritically obs cured for time
The motto of the gambler and conf
dence man which says GA sucker is
born every minute" is the straightest
piece of plain truth you will find in the
most erudite epigram. We have yet to
meet the man or woman who was not a
bowling sucker for few moons just
following their issuance worldwards.
One of the largest weddings ever
held in st. Paul was sOlemniZed in
Christ Church at high noon on Mon
day The bride was Miss Florence
Lamprey TarbOX. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. B. TarbOX, and the groom was
Mr.. George Phelps Robbins, of New
York City at which place the young
couple will make their future home
The bride will be remembered as one
of the trio of young society ladies
from st, Paul who gave us such an
excellent musical entertainment in the
chapel hall on last fourth of July.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

Chapel service on Sunday last was
conducted by Rev. S. H. Keller of
Lyndale Congregational Church, Min
neapolis. He gave us very interest
ing sermon, taking as his subject "The
Deep Things of Cod" Chaplain
Albert conducted the service at the
Minneapolis pastorate, the reverend
gentlemen having exchanged pulpits
for the day.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

1t is no easy matter to judge of a
mans character. morals or natural ap-
pearance by mere glance at him in
prison. You might take an Adonis or
a Beau Brummel and after DOMINIC
the prison garb and getting his
first haircut and clean shave it is GER
tain his own mother or best girl
would not go into raptures over his
appearance. And the same might be
said of his character and morals. The
fact Of man being in here for an
offense is no indication that he is en-
tirely bad at heart or one to be forever
Stunned. You cannot always tell just
what led to the cOmmittal Of a CRIME
We have no excuse to offer for Ourself
or any one else here more than the
fact of our having been laid up for
repairs should not be considered as
proof that we are to be condemned
for all time. The writer has met men
in here whom he would trust more
fully than great many of his ''good-
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

When the desire for revenge gains
the mastery over our better judgment
all our ideals, plans and aspirations
fade away like an icicle before the
glare of a MONDAY sun.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

1t has been announced that Gov.
Clough has decided on appointing B.
F. Nelson, of the Nelson & Tenney
Lumber Co., Minneapolis, to fill the
vacancy in the Board of Prison Man.
ayers caused by the death of John F.
Norrish. This is but a newspaper
rumor at present, and as such must be
taken for what it is worth, no official
announcement having as yet been
made