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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-04-07

kinds of friends; those ardent, sincere
ever devoted beings and others called
"fair weather" friends. Some of us
are pretty familiar with the latter.
They generally pull up stakes and cut
across lots when there is a possibility
of trouble Overtaking us. They are
the 81 o U kind if you have a we'll
filled purse and are inclined to be lib
eral; regular birds of prey waiting for
victim, and being well versed in the
art of hypocrisy their chosen vocation
is ofttimes successful.
If we have the good fortune to have
the right kind of friends, we some
times labor under delusion by think
ing that endless exaltation of their
good qualities does not lead to embar-
rassment, or, to quote Emerson: "It is
far better to be nettle in the side of
your friend than his echo" Constant
repetition of their sayings and doings
invariably leads to disagreeable mis-.
understandings that could be avoided.
Mutual attachment and true friend
ship are not one and the same. The
former may be merely kindly regard
or esteem, or passing interest in the
welfare of another; whereas the latter
is deep-rooted, never swerving affec
tion that will stand the severest test.
Such friends are not appreciated for
their face value only, but the genuine
sterling qualities they possess and
know how to utilize to advantage. A
bosom friend in the true sense of the
word may very appropriately be called
"a jewel beyond price," and the fortu-
nate possessors of such, in whatever
circumstances is blessed, aye, thrice
blessed, though the realization may
not dawn upon them until the direst
emergency and they are then tried and
found not wanting. That is true friend
ship. J. 20.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-04-07
IDLENESS AND CRIME.
[FrOm Pontiac (Ill.) Pioneer. ]

1t is so common for people to con-
meet poverty and crime-the former
as the incentive and the latter as the
result it seems necessary to call
attention to the conditions and perhaps
to correct false impressions. We are
not aware of any statistics upon the
subject, and, indeed, it seems impOssi-
BILE to make tables upon such matter;
and in too many instances worthless to
establish the truth of any theory. To
be sure, with a certain class of minds,
poverty is itself crime. The naughty,
the purse-proud, the pampered children
of wealth too often look upon poor peO.
pie as, if not criminal, next of kin to
that class. Our literature is not en-
tirely faultless in responsibility for the
spread of this sentiment. We read so
often the impression "poor but honest
parents" as though the natural suppo-
sition would leave the impression, but
for the statement, that those parents
might we'll be expected to be dishonest.
We never read of parents who are
''rich but honest" Why? That is not
easily answered.
The real fact is, cloak it and cover it
as you may, that it is idleness which
leads most people into crime.
1t is hard for one who grows up in
idleness to keep honest, as for camel
to go through the eye of a needle.
''Satan finds some mischief still for idle
hands to dO," is an adage which no one
has ever tried to cOntrOvert.
This is why all reformatory efforts
and institutions make work the corner
stone of their system. We do not
school you here in money making, but
in industry. We enforce good habits
of all kinds, but chiefly habits of in
dustry.
1t would cause broad smile even
OH the face of reform school boy,
while mourning over his hard lot, to
read story in the Pioneer of some. lad
who was ''idle but honest" In the vain
language of the unregenerate, you
would shout to the editor, 'What are
you giving us?" Perhaps you might
call it 'stitf,' or give it some other
unholy name.
The public, as well as the inmates,
should be given this lesson, taught
frequently and earnestly, that idleness
breeds crime.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-04-07
Written for The Prison Mu1Or.
CELL REFLECTIONS.

Seated in little five by seven room,
bounded by four white walls and a
grated door, one has plenty of oppor-
tunity for reflection. There in his SOL
itude, away from the hustle of the
noisy, hustling world, he may in his
imagination live over again his past
life. He may recall to memory the
scenes of those sweet boyhood days,
those days forever past but never to be
forgotten; of the old home and the
pleasant faces of loved ones. All!
what boon to the prisoner is the gift
of thought. BY recalling to memory
the scenes of his early life he may dis
pei some of the gloom and adversely
that hovers around him in his prison
thought that there had been better
days; a time before society had branded
him an outcast and his life was not
encompassed by four glaring white
walls; and out of it all there comes the
thought that some day in the future
he will have an opportunity of starting
life anew; day when he will pass be-
yOnd the prison portals, when he will
doff the garb of the convict and don
the dress of the freeman. Then arises
the question; how will he begin that
new life? How will he utilize his
privileges as a citizen? Will he acquit
himself like man and occupy an hon
orable position in life thereafter, or
will he again assume that badge of
degradation and dishonor, the felon's
stripes? There is no better place or
opportunity to resolve on course for
the future than our present environ
ment. If we are wise we will profit by
past experiences. Il. Mel.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-04-07
FTitten f0r The Prison Mirror.
WILLIAMS PUPPIES.

Sinbad has told us that ''the only dog
he ever owned was a chicken This
reminds me of a dog which l once had
in my possession, who, if not chicken,
had strong prediction for that use-
full fowl.
awoke one morning in the town of
Romney, West Virginia. My being
there was the result of long cherished
desire to ''do" the Shenandoah Valley
Romney lays upon the Winchester
pike, over which Sheridan made his
famous ride. AS town, it has great
deal of past and very little future
The most remarkable feature in ROM
ney is the sign over the principal store,
which bears the singular name OF
"Pancake Bros
On a bright October morning 1
started on foot down the Winchester
pike, passed over the old red bridge
that was the scene of several battles
between the troopers of Stuart and
Sheridan, and turned my face toward
Winchester with heart so light that I
instinctively burst into song,G. e., made
a loud nOise) the burden of which was,
"And Sheridan forty miles away"
You may become a globe-trotter, but
you have not seen it all until you have
viewed the valley of the Shenandoah
when it is ablaze with all its autumnal
splendor. Dame nature has dealt with
no niggard hand there, for, with lofty
mountain and peaceful vale, with roar
ing cataract and ripping springs, all
set in framework of a thousand tints.
She says to the troubled heart of man,
"peace, be stillr'
But this is dog story and not a de-
scription of the Shenandoah Valley.
AS L lay that evening by the bank of
the river, watching the shadows grow
long; and incidentally waiting for the
little rope ferry boat to make it's tri-
daily trip, 1 was an unseen listener to
the following monologue: "You better
had cum long ole thief dog. Use goin'
fix you shu' nuf dis time. You amt
goin' trifle here no NOAH" The
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-04-07

Gently been claimed to be the fact in a
case tried in this state, of party buy
ing stock certificate in Minnesota
railroad; this certificate being signed
with names of parties who were not
officers of the corporation. He hypoth-
coates the certificate to a bank and is
convicted of forgery in the first degree
while the party who sold the paper
in New York could at best be con-
victed of fraud, as the document was
one which could have had no legal ef-
feet, even had the parties whose names
were affixed really signed them.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-04-07
Written for The Prison Mirror.
UNIFORMITY NEEDED.

There should be uniformity in these
nited States in many things. The
great variance which exists at present
in number of matters is an unfailing
source OF annoyance, inconvenience.
unhappiness and even danger to people
who move from one state to another,
and especially to foreigners who, at
best, are not overly we'll informed as
to peculiarities of the laws of a country
new to them.
This divergence is especially to be
regretted in the laws relating to mar
riage and divorce, as they have in nu-
merOus instances served to becloud the
honor of women and the legitimacy of
children, besides being a standing re-
proach to the nation at large. But
there is another matter which ought
to be made the subject of convention
of jurists from the various states with
view to securing uniformity. This
relates to the description of crimes
which is part of the criminal code of
every state. The possibility of an act
being described as felony in one state
with possible punishment of twenty
years imprisonment, and in another
state being merely misdemeanor, is
abhorrent to the sense of justice, espe.
cially of foreigners, who have been
taught to regard the United States as
one integral country.
But is such thing possible? asks
the reader.
Here is an example: Under the COM
mon law, which rules in many states,
the crime of forging document is de-
scribed so as to make it essential that
if the party whose name was forged
really had signed it, the document
would have been one having some legal
force or effect. Now, take for instance
the same law in Minnesota, and we
find that the statute provides that any
one putting forth document purport-
ing to be issued by any corporation is
guilty of forgery even if the name
signed is fictitious and in fact not the
name of any officer of said corporation.
So we have the possibility as has re-
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-04-07
Written for The Prison Mirror.
TRUE FRIENDSHIP.

When we have tasted the bitter cup
of iniquity, and misfortune has thrown
its dark mantle around us, is there
anything so pure and noble, aye, divine,
as true friend-One devoid of selfish
motives, without even the semblance
of hypocrisy? AS general rule man.
kind is prone to suspect mot without
cause sOmetimes) even the most init
mate so-called friends; they lack conf.
dence in themselves, consequently in
others. That edo or be done" feeling
exists among good many we'll mean.
ing people. There are some so un.
scrupulous as to take any and all ad.
vantages of too credulous friend, but
sooner or later they find their mistake
and would give all their worldly pos.
sessions for an opportunity to retrace
their steps.
A man or woman embodied with the
sincerest intentions, on receiving un-
merited rebuke at the hands of some
unprincipled person upon whom they
wish to bestOw their friendship is nat
urally, and with just cause, wounded
as we'll as disappointed. If they be
people of any pretensions to refinement
they withdraw their attentions, or from
their seeming intrusion, leaving
someone to mediate upon a "lost op.
portunity."
AS we are all aware, there are many
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-04-07

A sleepless night: it was the last
Of three long years confined
Here in this place; the night went fast.
Twas short, yet sweet and kind.
1t was the first of happiness
Since that, Oh! fatal night.
When tempted by villains mess,
/ yielded from the right.
Surrounded with this chill and gloom.
The months, the weeks, the days.
Have dragged themselves along my doom,
payment of ill ways.
This night the moon seemed brighter,
AS thoughts of home drew near;
Minutes and hours were lighter
Recalling loved ones dear.
Voices filled with loves refrain.
AS memory lullS to me,
l wonder if they'll be the same.
Now, when Pm out and free.
Continuing in the sphere of joy,
With now and then, SOliliquy,
The time Speads on delightfully."-,
The last night held at bay.
At last bid farewell to thee.
May Heaven guide me most,
Until at last find the key
To homes and hearts long lost
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-04-07
SELECTED GEMS.

We should often be ashamed of our
best actions, if the world knew the mo.
tives that prompted them.-La Roche
foucauld.
We make unlovely all our every days
by the little soul we put into our ef-
forts, by the way in which duties push
us forward, by lack of that electric
something which makes all word, all
deed, culver and glow.-J. F. w. Ware.
Devotedness, lifelong, unfiinching,
entire, is the secret of every success.
However humble your good work be,
fear not to be devoted to it till the end.
Bear every reverse, every discourage
ment, every trial. Let your devoted
ness be without reproach or question.
Success comes late, by very slow ap-
proaches-nay, sometimes after the
worker has passed away. But he who
practises and teaches devotedness ham
dies the lever that is sure to move the
world in the end.--MozOOmdar..
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-04-07
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bow, but, so help me, Moses, she shed
tears.
l never saw or heard of either dog
or puppies afterwards. l earnestly
hope, however, that William lived the
balance of her life wisely and has long
since gone to that place where all good
doggies go. Hop SING.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-04-07

By H. f. GRAHAM, City.l
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-04-07
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Written for The Prison Mirror.
The Last Night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20
DEATH OF HENRY WEX.
Prominent Business Man PASSES
Away.

Away.
The many friends of Henry WeX will
doubtless be panied to learn of his death,
which occurred Tuesday evening, at his
hcme. 320 B street southwest. after a long
and painful illness. He had been in failing
health for the last few years. and a year
ago he and his wife took an extended trip
to the Pacific coast in the hope of improv-
ing his condition, but found no permanent
relief Since that time he has gradually
failed, but it was only during the last six
weeks that he was confined to his bed until
death relieved him Of his untold sufferings.
Mr.. Wex was born in Washington city.
October Il, 1S47. and has been a lifelong
resident Of the southwest section, and had
been engaged In the real estate and insur-
ance business for the last fifteen years in
which he achieved remarkable success.
He was largely known to the business men
of this city, among whom he was highly
esteemed. being a man of great enterprise
and energy and of an exceedingly cheerful
disposition.
The end of Mr.. Wex's career will bring
sadness to many citizens in all classes Of
life.
Mr.. Wex was largely known among the
Masonic orders, being member of the B.
B. French Lodge, No IS; Washington Com
mandery No. 1 Knights Templar, and
Washington Chapter, No. 2.
He leaves wife. but no children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN,
one Wedding Yesterday, AnOthe
Anticipat esI-General News

One Wedding Yesterday, Another
cipated-General News.
A fashionable congregation assembled at
Dumbarton Avenue NJ. E. Church last
evening to witness the wedding Of Miss
Nellie Shreve Birch, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs J. f. Birch of 3014 Cambridge place.
to Mr.. George c. Altemus The wedding
party consisted of six bridesmaids and a
like number Of ushers, with the sister of
the bride, Miss Alice Edna Birch, as maid
of honor, and MIR. Herbert Birch as best
man. Rev. DR.. J. B. Stitt. pastor of the
church. met the bridal party at the chancel
and recited the service.
The church was beautifully decorated for
the occasion with palms and Easter lilies.
Ihe ushers were Messrs. Will Altemus,
Walter Birch, Albert Birch, Thomas Wing
neld' Prof. Emory Wilson and John Gheen.
Inc maids, who were all gowned alike,
were Misses Amelia Altemus, Sadie Donald
son, Beatrice Graham, Jeanne MacFarlan,
Ida MacFarlan and Lorraine MacFarlan.
Their gowns were dainty creations of Swiss
null and lace, with green sashes. The
colors or the wedding were green and
white, harmonizing with the interior deco
rations Of the church. Each of the maids
carried bunch of Easter lilies.
The maid of honor and the maids entered
the church by the left door and walked
around to meet the bride, preceding her to
the altar The bride. who leaned upon the
arm or her father, wore an elegant gown
OF white satin. covered with liberty silk.
She carried a shower bouquet of lilies of
the valley. all of the ushers wearing favors
or the same. While the guests were as
sembling Mr.. Fred. r. Stitt, the organist,
gave an excellent organ recital, consisting
Of Lemaigre's "Capriccis' and Handlers
Largo" before the ceremony; the bridal
chorus from Lohengrin as the party en-
tered the church, the prayer from Lohen-
grin and "Cantilene Nuptiale," by Dubois
during the ceremony. with Mendelssohn's
choice for the exit
wedding trip, the travelling gown of the
bride being of army blue broadcloth The
couple on their return, will go to house
keeping at 1904 18th street, where they will
be pleased to see their friends.
There will be Interesting services this
evening at Ebenezer A. NJ. E. Church
Bishop W. B. Derrick, ed. of New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20
THE PEOPLE APPROVE,
Endorsement of Presidents Action i
Signing Cuban Resolution

Patriotic approval of the action of the
President in signing the Cuban resolutions
was manifested today throughout the city,
especially in the business section, by the
display of flags. Some of the streets had
quite a gala appearance as the national
Cclors waved from the front and the tops
Of the buildings. There was such a strong
breeze that the bunting streamed out in
the bright sunlight eEd as the folds were
opened out and the entire expanse of the
various flags were Brought into view the
cciors seemed to blend with those of ma
ture in increasing the brilliant effects of a
beautiful spring day..
The display of flags was not due to any
arranged plan, but when the announcement
was made through The Stars extra of the
residents action, it evoked throughout the
city a demonstration that was impressive
especially because of it's spontaneous char
acter.
The tall front of the building of w. B.
moses Sons was soon covered with flutter-
ing Hags. From the windows of the es-
Enlistment of Woodward & Lothrep were
displayed the national emblem, and so up
and down F street and the avenue and 18th
street. and throughout the business sec
lions, and in many parts of the residence
sections the public sentiment thus found
expression.
1t was a striking Indication of the atti-
tude of the people of the city in the present
national crisis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20

will deliver lecture on the bravery of
the colore1 Americans soldiers and sail
ors in the war of the republic. The bishop.
it is said, has for more than twenty years
beer associated with the leading advo-
Gates of human rights in his state.
The Chesay Home, known 1875 31st
street. has just beer sold to Eugene +.
Arnold of Washington. The purchaser
contenplates making improvements on the
property prior to using II as a residence.
Mrs. c. b. Newman has sold to Howard
p. Short a thirty-foot lot on the west side
OF Saith street between and I streets.
The lot will Immediately be improved by
the erection of two two-stoty brick dwell
ings, containing all modern improvements.
Mr.. Thomas l. Trundle and Miss Dora
M. Brown will be united in the bonds of
matrimony this evening al O'Clock at the
home of the bride. 1902 NJ street. The cere-
mony will be performed by Re-. Paul A.
Mcneil, pastor of ConcUrdia Church, cor
ner of 10th and G streets. The couple will
make their home for the present with the
parents of the bride.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20

Nearly GOO pairs OF Mems l-wcrstcd
Pants. In stylish patterns, stylishy cut and
perfect fitting; choice of several effects
Good values at IS. So ard $3.50 q > 6R
Special, while they last. ....... OoOo 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20

Cars on the Capital Traction railroad
II ON the Capitol to the Navy YARD were
run this morning by other motive power
than horses for the first time since the
cable power house was destroyed by fire
the 18th of last September. This change
from the slow-going horses 10 the more
rapid motive power furnished by the I'M
foreground electric system is an especially
welcome one to the residents in the eastern
section of the city and those Tho have
business there. For the past few weeks
all the cars on that road have teen run
as far east as the Capitol and the Balti-
more and Ohio depot by electricity and
those who wished to go farther east v ere
obliged to change at The Peace monument
to the horse cars. The CONT ast between
the two systems was one that was n mat
ter of daily experience, and there was a
less of much valuable time, and every
body appreciates more fully the advantages
CT rapid transit. In addition to extending
the electric service, the company began
this morning running trailers attached to
the 18th street ears, which will relieve the
pressure on the single cars and add 10 the
comfort of the patrons of the line.
Former High School Boys EnIfstfng.
A meeting of the volunteer company of
former High School cadets was held last
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20

night at the home of Mr.. Harry Leonard,
6e6 d street southeast There were fifty
two members Of the company present. 1t is
expected that seventy-five will attend the
next nesting, tomorrow night, at the same
pace. Offlcers will be elected and the new
members put through their first drill All
persons who are DESTROYS of joining ara re-
quested to attend the next meeting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-20
First Association of spirituali.t.

The annual meeting Of the First Associa-
ton OF Spiritualsts of this city was held
last evening at Wonns hall The reports
of the secretary and treasurer we're read
end their reports testified to the prosper
ity of this association under the ministra-
tons of Mrs. Cora L. V. Richmond as pas
tor All bills against the association have
been paid and balance of 500 is in the
treasury. Mrs. Richmond will be given a
public reception tomorrow evening. the an
riyersary of her birth. at Maccabee Temple,
to which the public is invited.