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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-06-02
Written for The Prison Mirror.
SOCIAL ETHICS.

Ihere are no old subjects that re-
main newer and few if any contracts
around which cluster so much interest
and Importance as engagement and
marriage. A gentlemen after follow
ing a course in which steady atten.
tions to one lady and all others shut
out, does an injustice to her if he does
not propose. On the other side, if his
exclusive and continued respects are
received without some form of protest
on the part of the woman, he has been
unjustly dealt with if his offer is de-
clined. Not that only, but society has
been cheated, and bad example set
before it, because the conduct of the
couple has been such that the commu-
nifty has right to claim VOW should
follow.
Again, if an effort is made to gain
the affections of another and the vic
tory is won, failure to seek an en-
gagement is one of the very lowest
acts of dishonesty and unfaithfulness.
Such cases as the foregoing we all
know generally result in marriage.
The man stands by the side of the
maiden in bliss and ecstacy. He sees
in her so much that is amiable and
good that her faults are either excused
or forgotten. He has found a heart
that beats as his, he places his hand in
hers, instinctively she knows just what
he is going to say. Her cheeks glow,
t1uttering sigh is heard, bright
smile is seen, her eyes beam with joy
and she consents to be led to the altar
in bridal robes. The chances are that
we will never hear of this pair again,
never know anything about the home
ties, the higher life, the necklaces
made of chubby arms and dimpIed fin
gers and thousand other joys of the
home because they have taken time to
study each other and the clear waters
in life's stream will never get muddy.
AS we well know, people seldom speak
of the happy homes; they prefer to
talk of those who do not get on we'll.
That is the next class in order here.
They look on marriage as an expert
ment and act as though engagements
were formed for fun. They have no
depth of character and accept what
should be a companion for life in the
same way that people receive sewing
machine or a musical instrument, that
is they take it OH trial and if they are
not suited they send it away. This
class is always carried away by any
short-lived fancy or feeling. Minnie
knows nothing of Robert, but then he
wears such beautiful ties, is neat tidy
and handsome, too. Robert is not very
we'll acquainted with her but she has a
good voice-for scolding later on; is
graceful and pretty. There has been
nothing set in order for the coming
years, and the happiness or horror of
the future has not been considered.
Such people have no more right to be-
come husband and wife, than wheel
barrow has to five wheels. But they
go to the altar and he promises to sup
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-06-02

1t was shortly after the ratification
by Congress and Parliament of the
Anglo-American alliance treaty in the
early part of the twentieth century.
Two men were lazily whiting pine
stick apiece, while knocking over flies
with sundry squirts of tobacco Juice.
just as the huDlor suited them. Judg-
ing by the conditions within their ra-
dlus, this must have been their occupa-
ton for an hour or more. One was
grizzly old tar of fifty odd, the other
perhaps ten years his senior. Near by
yet out of reach of their labial Hotch.
kiss, was grouped an admiring audi
ence of "Young America" in cadet
uniform. Evidently they were on
shore leave. The two had been regal
ing each other with stories of the
prowess of their respective peoples and
showing how necessary it was for their
respective nations, just in fatherly
way, to chastise all the other nations
of earth. Thus each went on praising
or adding to the tale of the other
stopping only long enough to knock
an unwary fly off his feet and then
with change of ballast to the other
cheek start taut and trim on the next
tack.
The ability, courage and right of
their nations to lick all the others COM
blned had, in general, been agreed
upon. The fighting qualities of the
officers and men were without a paral.
lei. Discipline had been adjusted just
right. The growl at the slop regis
tered in mutual agreement. Then a
squall arose in the otfing proving them
sportsmen of the honest type. John
Bull laid claim to the gunners medal
which JOhnathan refused to surrender.
Back and forth the battle ragged. His.
tory for five centuries was called into
action. BrOadside after broadside was
sent toward the enemy; powder was
burnt and shots hurled, yet neither
would yield the offing. Twas lunge
and parry, counter and thrust, yet not
flag was struck. They had planted
shot fore, aft and amidship, dismantled
guns, shot away turrets, upset con-
ming towers and carried away masts,
all according to desire; had shot away
anchor chains of their friend when in
harbor difficulties, had cut out hostile
fleets in their harbors under the pro-
lection of heavy guns, disconnected the
enemy by shooting away the halyards
carrying the admirals flag, creating
the impression of surrender. When
Jonathan finally wound up his list of
bulls eyes by telling how in the late
Spanish American war the Yankee
gunners made targets of the enemy's
shot DETECTING them from range dur
ing flight and said it was a poor gunner
with a rapid fire gun at hand who
could not turn the heavy projectiles of
the Spanish guns back upon their own
gunners with the added momentum of
the smaller shot to increase their en-
ergy and damage.
With hitch and roll J. Bull set
his course for the dock and a fresh
quid of "Myrtle Navy" while the cadets
murmured their approval of Jona-
than's ability as gunner.
LEONARD.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-06-02

much hard personal work for this end,
she finally succeeded in opening the
home of industry in Detroit. In the
ten years during which the home has
been running more than 1900 dis
charged prisoners have been assisted
to lead lives of respectability.-Detroit
Free Press.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-06-02
Vol. XI.-NO. 45.

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Written for The Prison Mirror.
Pro Patria.
A land lies in the western sea,
Its realm is rich and wide.
To cherish the oppressed shallbe
Its glory and its pride.
Its starry flag is freedoms mark,
1t floats DER shore and wave;
Beneath it turks not treason dark
But loyal hearts and brave.
*
To arms, to arms! COlumbias' sOns
List to your mothers call.
From every hamlet comes response
For you, with joy, we fall.
For you with pride our hearts all glow,
Our own, our native land,
For you we strike our hardest blow
With strong, resstless hand.
Xxx
If in the fray your life you give,
Her tears will be your wage,
Your memory in her heart will live
Your name grace history's page.
SO beautiful is not the play
OF child at mothers hand,
So glorious not the light of day,
AS death for native land
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1898-06-02
WE WON AS USUAL.

Written for The Prison Mirror
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-28
STEEL INDUSTRY IN THE SOUTH.

The fact that a large steel plant is TO
be located I'm Birmingham has attracted
attention among workers in steel In all
parts Of the country. We learn from the
local papers that number of steel manu-
facturers and capitalists from the West
have recently visited birmingham. as one
OF them expressed it, "to investigate the
much-taIked-about Birmingham district
This man was President Lambert OF the
American steel Wire Company of Chica-
go. whose company has I'm operation four
teen mills for the manufacture OF steel
wire. steel rods and tho like lie says
that If conditions are favorable the COM
pany viii locate a branch at Birmingham
which would cose about 100000 and
would employ about l.2oo skilled work
men,
We are watching that Birmingham steel
plant with great interest II successful IL
viii undoubtedly attract large number
of other industries and the whole South
ern country will feel the good enect Of
that development
Virginia minerals will be sure to
profit by the boom,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-28

.-f. c.,,.,..,s anil frualrars who have
...i.i tf.',. ,..s.olIes noultrv lambs. pigs
.,f other arm nroducts have realized
,-o.l priDes this yelr. and much money
r.. hen put into circulation. The con-
liri,n off the peoplo of Nansemond is bet-
f.r fran for many vears. There is Jess
r.r+ i.....f,,,, oye~ ths farmers and they
, l..b ,r1 NOR. CORN meat
.- -. go, movement
prov gnu '' a"' D''... 80 80. 49,.
.9N ~ "'7','', III,
e.,,. .., .t,.. ,.~-,. cr,0
wv. - i....- W., -',. &, .,,atr tb,t
10. ,i,,,,. ia, r,olft,- we're ever ok
r..-ionc.i and tt' reonIo have cause 10 Doe
profoundly thankful for the manifold
blessings of the year. Now. am that o.
uoce sary 20 make us o. happy people is
to quit cr0lking ana growing pay as we
go. liquldate 100 obligations. as honest
people VIII ana should do. and keep nap
the good work which We have come
moucad Suffolk Herald.
Phew What ails our esteemed contem-
pOrlry2 Only few short months ago
the Herald was bowling calamity al
great rate. IL predicted divers ana d.tr
crashes and cttheiy SINS " Ifee si.Fer oiI
not come lni Ut ihe principles OF lu' li-
caRo pl'u uil nor ueoo"le 'n' a."
of The land WITH Mr. bI}an as 'hlet hA-
eeuuVe. now gus, "s',h az J., io-gay'
no" dllefeht me In"e u l7 no" slls."
lhe country sun adn'.'s TO s.uNd ''io"'' .
Net over I'D me "eishli ID, n'tie cry on
SUFFOLK ana me eludiE o.il-n,lul '.ll-N
%. Nan-einoll tii'f. - " l., ~ u
or p'sn''' io. i., '.. ..,, 40 ~. l,o,
an ,ti., ,g.
o',. ,.,,t.,,r,,rarv seems d, raval and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-28

Trade follows the Aac The greatest
direct gamer by our war with spain Is
20 De the Pacific coast The planting OF
the American flag ia Hawaii ana IN the
Philippines means the establishment OF
thriving American centres OF trade 100 TIE
heart Of the Pacific.
The Pacific coast is within easy reach
Of the newest American possessions ana
also the west coast OF South America,
China. Japan and Oceanlca. but II has
not taken advantage OF its situation.
Great Britain. France and Germany have
taken the bulk Of the trade
The Pacific coast. by reason OF its
nearness 10 the east coast of South
America, might properly strive for at
least one fourth OF our South American
republics and for all our trade with Asia
and Ocesnica. With this trade IL would
have handled during the past fiscal year,
over S57. O00. 60 or per cent Of our total
exports. and $3.50 10000 or % per cent.
OF our total imports. What would such
a volume OF business mean 20 san Fran
cisco, Seattle. Portland, Tacoma, Los
Angeles and San Diego! Every country
on the globe Is a customer or the lnllti
States. Yet we have scarcely sought %
DO business with most OF them. Ihey
have come 20 us. We sell far more 90
buy from them. But we buy twice as
much from South America and Asia as we
sell and we import 5000 600 worth Of
goods more from Oceanica than We sell
10 these Islands. our Pacific coast, the
next-do0r neighbor of China, Japan and
Oceanlca should lead an the rest OF the
world In the struggle for their trade.
All OF Europe is cr0wding IFS frclgntet
ships on the Atlantic. seeking openings
for commerce They are far ahead OF us
there But Providence has given us the
decided advantage on the Pacific. we
are the one great trading nation just
across the sea from the Oriental lands.
They look upon us as their nearest neigh
Dor and best friend. England and the
Continent are far away. asd more feared
by them than respected
And TO an else we must add the vast
development of trade on or Pacific coast
made certain hy the opening OF the great
gold-delds I'm the NorthwosL
Nearly half "a century ago the prophetic
eve of New Yorks foremost statesman,
William III. Seward, foresaw the dazzling
future 10 seemed almost as ~ he might
have pecred into the wonderful events OF
the present. when he said. from his seat
I'm the Senate. that "The Pacific ocean.
It's shores. It's islands. ant the vast re-
glon beyond. will become the chief the
atre of events Con the worlds great here
after"
The star OF empire moves westward
still. and 70 is moving more swiftly than
ever now while o. follows the American
flag. Go 20 the Pacific coast young man.
--Leslle's Weekly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-28

When passing through Macon Ca the
other day on his way 20 Florida. colonel
william J. Bryan was asked by areport-
or of the Telegraph whether or not IN
his oplpion the free silver sentiment was
on the Increase or the decrcas. MIR Bry'
an frankly replied: that is question
hard 10 answer: the country Is now at
war and after it is over the condition OF
things may have changed greatly.
The free silver issue has had its day
and Mr.. Bryan almost confesses as much
IN the statement which we have quoted
from him. To sees plainly trait with
prosperity. which must inevitably follow
tbo conclusion OF the war with Spain.
the people will not be willing TO take
the risk OF changing the financial policy
Of the.covornment 1t is out Of all rea-
son 10 say that IL an election were held
tomorrow the peple Of this country
would DO willing to fly in the face Of tho
prosperity THAT has now set IN ana mako
the free singer experiment.
Mr.. Bryan knows full well that other
questions Of greater moment are soon to
engage the Attention Of the people Of the
United States lie knows that tho Re-
publicans are disposed 10 adopt a policy
Of conquest ami territorial extension and
he has already put himself on record as
being opposed o. that policy
We fully aguee with Mr. Bryan thar
conditions viii materially have changed
before another Presidential election. We
believe that by that time the Democratic
party wll have put aside its herosies and
will have returned 10 the principles upon
which it was founded and we believe that
I'm the campaign Of 1900 an old-fashioned
Democratic platform'win be adopted upon
which all true Democrats can ana VIII
eIlml
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-28

The letter ~ Gen. Calxto Garcia ~
Cen. shafter is The more surprising be-
oruse the people of the United states
have been led a. entertain "a favorable
oninlon or hls intelligence ana fidelity.
So FAR as his complaints against Con.
sh9f,cr personally are concerned, no
doubt they are susceptible or easy ex-.
pilnatlon. but the General himself must
elnrlv the data. The statement that he
WIS not asked to he present az the sur
render OF Santiago "a directly opposed
% .hc news previously received. There
a. room here. of course. Tor a misunder-
standing. aud the Rows report may have
bean mistake.
out sldo of isc matter Of mere personal
0r official assertions however. Gen. Car
r.4 allows himself 20 sTiticise the policy
oft the President ~ she United States
With reference 90 the government OF the
captured territory. lie Is offended that
Spanish officials have been left ia Of
Gee to administer The laws. He complains
that these officers have not been elected
hv the people 0f Santiago but hold un-
der appointment from the Queen or
SPAIN Although he does not say so I'M
SO many words II Is evident that Garcia
thinks that the rule should have been
Ia turn the raseals out" aud 20 IN
their places with insurgents. Courier
Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-28

The good feeling that prevails between
Nh. regiments from the North and me
South lis particularly noticeable Nntn
th. Northern boys arrived ihere was
Kind of wondermenl among them as lo
now they would Doe reeh.ycd ny tnclf
southern brothers. M has been WIN open
arms. however, and courusles nave pee"
exchanged ul am are on the most ih'l-
mate terms. When the virginia n'Y7 are
rived they We're given the use ot me
lighthouses of the Wisconsin and llii-
uois bows until they could erect ouiiu-
lrrs of their own. There have been in-
,.ltations 10 dine. concerts aud serenade7'
and many such things Inst so to create
good viii The present strugsie VIII IL
hstrato that the United States are bound
soidly together with ona common pAf-
pose.
on the Fourth Of July enc Of the pleas
ing incidents OF the camp was
made by Col Bows. OF the Flrr-nmIh
Iowa. with "a large numaD of DID, men,
ON Colonel Baker. of tno Second Viz
glnla. The Iowa hand accompanied the
visitors. and ODD reaching the Virginia
lines struck up Dixie which never
Calls to awaken The enthusiasm ~ every
eDufhDrner. and ln fact has become ln-
fictitious with the Northenefs. VINO nave
come 10 love the stirring strains. Iowa
and Virginia boys mingled together lo7
some time. speeches wero mode eloquent
with fraternal feeling, anl Wei showing
the spirit that permsatos Camp cuba
IIbre-A ~ Adams Jacksonville Nh)
Letter I'm Losles weekly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-28
The Pride of War

Glitter Of steel along The sunny street,
4 STRAIN of martial muscl clear ana Loud
The stream OF scarlet flowing like tide
Mid the wild cheering OF the eager crowd
The blazoned banners floating FAR ana
wide,
And sounding over all the measured beat
Like rolling drums-of those eNullant feet
Tha, march 10 death or glory side by
side.
Thus they 30 forth who never may re-
turn.
deadly fever fills the nations veins,
The hres Of passion herce ana mercer
Tin-as some captive panther bursts its
Men stand amazed at that tremendous
sight.
Empire 'galnst empire arming in its
might.
The story's issue? IT'S that reclining
field
Across whose length thirsty river runs.
Eea with their blood who knew not how
To yield
Who died mid lannon's smoke and roar
of guns.
nd trampling hosts that crushed them
as thty fell;
Mid strife that turns the fair earth into
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-28

General Lee gives lis DAYS 90 mis- sole
diers and his evenings 90 the social dee
mands Of the ladies. Already hs corps
IS called the Fighting seventh. This
makes the General scOWl. The idea of
calling his command 90 lighting one ween
not single man In the corps has been
under fire. The General is not n haid.
bat persistent drill master He gets mis-
brigade and division commanders up
very early every morning and has tlem
trOt out the men FOR driiI. Never mind
the manual of truf never mind the
slow tactics. Teach the men low to fro
their gums how to aim at something and
hit the mark how Oh hrH 80 ds 90
avoid surprise. how 10 fan into lines OF
attack and reserve. Teach the men real
warfare. enemy or no emmy no matter
how hot the sun. uo matter ~ the sand
burns the feet-get the men seasoned.
These. in part are Lees orders.
At the same time the General has given
orders 10 allow the men all possible ln-
critics when off duty. As result tneI
streets of Jacksonville are ful ot BOYS
from Iowa Illinois New Jersey North
Carolina. Mississippi Arizona and Nir-
eiut They have bought up aH Che I'VE
alligatOrs to send home. And now that
u is apparent that they cannot 800 90 the
front for some time tO come, they have
seut for the fond parents to come from
al parts of the country 10 receive lne
u,e alncators iu person. So the Motel
a. orowC.d with m1mmas and p1p1s. ana
General Ice and DIS staff have q nara
ums keeping uoir spurs from tearing tnt
skirts
Lees staff. by the wav is s9mo'h.na
Jacksonville - mighty proud of Ine
members 0f the staff. ON their put have
D #"H
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-28
AFTERNIATII.


Mrs Hobson mother q Lieutenant
Robson. denies ODE story recently printed
that her son is engaged 20 De married.
The reports that the Nebraska com
crop has ben badly damaged by hot winds
turn out 10 ho untrue. Good rains have
fallen and an abundant crop is promised.
Colonel William j. Bryan has recently
sont a telegram 20 Lincoln. Neb. posi-
lively refusing 20 allow his name 10 DO
used for the fusion nomination for Cow
oinor.
The Georgia papers announce the death
at Griffin Of Judge Z. W. Beck, one Of the
most distinguished lawyers OF that state.
A respondent woman in New York went
on the Brooklyn Bridge and deliberately
set nre 20 her clothes and tried % burn
up herself ana her f0ur-ycar-oll child
She WAS discovered in time 60 prevent
her from carrying out her desperate pur-
pose.
Richard Croker IS expected 70 arrive
in Now York on Saturday. and bis pollti-
,,i .eriords will ,,,.. ,,,,, ,o,.,i r.,..,
,to,
The battle OF Manila and the naval ma
noeuvres around Santiago are TO De rep
resented in aquatic spectaclcs az the Mad
isoh square taipen, New YORK. under the
direction or lmre kiTdIE who has re-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-28
Tho Southern Regiments.

The failure TO select any Southern ROC
iments for the Santiago compapign-an
omission which has led 20 considerable
critlcism-has been remeded by the ass
slgnmcnet of the First Florida. the Sec
1nd Georgia and the Fifth MARYLAND 90
the army which Is A0ut 90 invade Porto
Rico
While we have had no sympathy VIVA -
ever with the carping spirit that -oueht
90 find "A partisan discrimination Boa the
choice OF northern regiments. we confess
90 some qualification az the selection OF
the Southern boys to uphold the honor
OF the flag. II the why with Spain has
accomplished anything. II has removed
the last vns'iee OF sectlonalism In this
country Possibly. none existed, but all
doubt urou the subject has now been
removed When the call for volunteers
was issued the South responded prom pit
lv and with enthusiasm. The rank and
dIe was speedily filled. while the COM
mission which President Mckinley so
wisely bestowed upon Generals Lee
Wheeler. Oates. Butler and other ex-
Confederate officers. We're hailed as ce-
mcnting the national spirit There Is no
longer any Cosfederate gray; the blue
Of the American uniform covers northern
or and sOuthsrner alike.
Fortunately, too. It has been the young
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-28

room for trouble or delay. Spain is Sdes-
perately poor ana We are enormously
rich. We have done the handsome thing
in aghtlng the battles Of parcel OF weak
people who could not fight their own
battles and Il would be very gracious
and a very handsome act for US to say
nothing about the cost. We can afford TO
stand that cost and Spain cannot. She Is
sufficiently punished for her folly ana SO
d., her 90 now to ponder upon the gen
erosltv which a free peoples institutions
foster in their minds.