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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

WEFREQUENTLY hear eXcaim,
''""'''',S in an emotional and perhaps
" " thoughtless manner, goodness L
O"c""'S"'''e' couldn't have done what he done, y
when hearing of crime committed by
another. The frailities of human nature ever
present in all. Some may possess stronger will
power than others: but if their environments were
surrounded by the same temptations, undoubtedly
they would likewise have fallen considerable sooner
than he that did.
Those who have been fortunately endowed with
superior mental attributes read the account of
anothers downfall with blanched cheeks, air Of
establishment and surprise, and reason to themselves
that it is absurd to think that they also capable
of falling to such depths OF awessness and deprav-
lily.
Time and opportunity is only required to undo
even those who think their intrenchments in
vulnerable. Temptation will ruin the frugal and in
dustrious laborng readily as it will the rich,
cultivated and aristocratic gentleman. 1t will COM
pei the learned Judge the bench to bow his head
with shame as easily as it overcomes the exhorter
who occupies the pull pit It will ostracize and drive
the accomplished society leader to a life of wrong
and ignominy just conveniently it will ruin the
reputation of brilliant statesman politician.
Temptation lies within the sphere of each and
all. None exempt from it's ravages. Today
we may occupy high position Of trust and honor,
be respected and loved for deeds of charitable
ness and kindness toward others; but tomorrow
who tell what we may be? Who can knowingly
say that his trust or reputation will not be impered
by some deed which he commits while his better
Judgment steps from the throne? Yes, tomorrow
others may criticise our actions as severely we
denounced theirs on their downfall. It ever
thus. Those who imagine themselves to be virtuous
and infallible, ready to carry a crusade
of destruction against their weaker brother. But
when temptation smiles benevoently upon them
and they succumb to it's Establishments the search
the hideous vices and imperfectlons
which they were successful in finding in others.
Is this not strange? Who say that it will be
ever thus?
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

THERE is tremendous pressure being brought
to bear Mrs. Langtry to prevent her from publish
ing her "reminiscences. The Jersey Lily is adept
in this line and will puncture their onslaught.
"Reminiscences will appear scheduled time re-
CARELESS Of the protests of few titled mummies.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

You can't always judge man by appearances,
neither can you by his occupation. One Of the
biggest liars we ever knew employed by several
religious papers to write Sunday school stories about
good little Johnnie and bad little Willie. Probably
it took liar to hold the job.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

IT is reported that there is over $1OO,OOO,OOO
worth of diamonds stored in Kimberly. Suffering
Fipnos! but won't the Beers shine, though, when
they capture that swag.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

counterfeiting Of silver COINS now carried on in the
east to a profit though using silver OF standard
fneness Crime could thus be lessened. William
Jennings might build up strong argument along
this line.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

The Stewartville Times celebrates it's 9Th birth
day with change of editors. The new editors name
is Foote; but it is presumed that he will get there
with both feet just the same
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

Ii HUNG CHANG, China's foremost politician
and diplomat, has engaged peacock ranch. The
way the dowager empress has been depriving him OF
his feather in the past, he is certainly justified in
taking this step.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

a RETURNED correspondent says that the Flip
mos look like trained athletes. We believe they
have now attained sufficient speed that will enable
them to keep along side of explosive SHE'LL and
pour water upon it while is speeding it's deadly
mission. The Flipinos all right, but the trouble
is they don't love Uncle Sam and Jesus.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

A PLUMBER in New York has just been arrested
for grand larceny If he could only have held out
a few weeks more, he would have been safe as
Gabriel is with his tin horn.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

IT Is reported that New Jersey is sinking at the
rate of one-sxteenth of inch year. Perhaps
this shrinkage is due to the big corporations which
are being consolidated p in that state.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02


But ere this case was called it's proved
My client had paid CUP"
The prosecuting counsel rose
With shrewd and sapient frown;
''The witness cOntradicts himself
He now swears twas cash down."
Jones-''Wbat is trade dollar
worth %
Bones Ninety cents
Jones-"Well it says on this
one In God we trust What for?"
Bones "For the other ten cents,
I suppose
A fellow who wanted to "get
even" with one who had injured
him, took him out and got him
drunk and the result was he lost
his job. Wasn't that smart duck
tho?
Dom Paul is seventy-fve years
old, but he seems to be not too old
to give the English a good run
for their money.
In Ohio the politician S legs are
becoming as timber as fish lines.
No, it is not booze this time.
When you see an editor who is
always on the defensive, who is
always telling chow it happened"
look out for him. There is some
thing wrong with him sure.
Like our outside brethren we
are daily presented with loads of
fresh air and an occasional roast
because Of our inability to please
everybody.
When millionaire gets en-
tangled in the meshes of the law,
he becomes a veritable Klondike
for a shrewd attorney.
$$$
When James Morgan took unto
himself the responsibility Of sup
porting Miss Riddle, in New York
the other day, undoubtedly he
thought that was the only way to
get rid of the riddle part Of the
question.
Said little May: I've wondered oft
Why mamma ire ITS with disregard
Dame Natures laws, and catches soft
Water when it is raining hard.
Since we have got to sending
booze and bibles to the Philippines,
the natives ought to soon become
civilized. Salvation is free, but
it takes money to buy whisky.
The bootblacks in Pittsburg
have organized a union and are
going to fight against the free
shines shoe stores. That's right,
and we nope Cney Ill WIN.
Joe Cannon Of Illinois being
loaded has shot off his mouth
again. Wonder who furnishes
him with ammunition.
The Republicans in Kentucky
have almost decided to anchor
polecats near the voting booths in
order to dampen the enthusiasm
Of the democrats.
John Bull says he will corner
that Boer battle cry or bust.
When caught just dynamite it,
Johnny, or else your red coats
will be suffering with dyspepsia.
It is reported that the Boer
women don't use powder on their
face. From latest accounts, the
male Beers seem to be using con-
siderable on the English.
$$$
A prisoner in Chicago, when
asked if he had anything to say,
replied that he thought his attor-
ney had already admitted too
much. Even the judge smiled.
If you are in doubt as to
whether it is right to do a thing
or not, the safe way is to not do
it. In other words, don't do a
thing unless you think it right.
$$$
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

WHEN some men arrested, the policemen
who made the arrest have almost as much difficulty
in preventing their rascality from being found out
as the prisoner in the dock has.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

EsTERHAzY is going to write book about the
ten commandments. Undoubtedly he is trying to
Justify his conduct anent the Dreyfus affair
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

EMPEROR WILLIAM has been viewing interna-
tional questions lately with seven wrinkles in
his brow. Considering that there is only two there
in times of peace it kinder means business
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

AN INDIANA chemist has discovered a way OF
resusctating out gas wells. The gas wells we
acquainted with up this way, out
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

country IN the WOflQ. LII CapltaI
is always Dublin.
"Where do little boys 90 who,
fish on Sunday?" asked the benev-
olent looking old gentleman of the
boy with the rod on his shoulder.
"Go to hell" said the urchin, and
the b. |. O. g. walked off wonder
ing whether the remark was adj
dressed to him or merely an an
swer to his question.
A fellow up in Canada sprung
that ancient pun on the word
Canada by asking: Canada go
by without and just then
some one swatted him in the au-
rora borealis and he takes his meals
in bed now.
An enquirer asks: "Why is it
wrong for the British to wage a
war Of conquest in the Transvaal
and right for the Americans to do
likewise in the Philippines" and
echo answers why?
The summer girl will now pack her big trunks
And then for the city she'll scOOt
To re-appear as the winter girl
To make poor forlorn man root.
Dick Croker is rapidly recover
ing his Americanism which he
feared he had lost. The other day
he moved the adoption of strong
Bryan resolutions at the meeting
of the Democratic state committee.
A paper advises it's readers to
cure damp feet by soaking them
in alum water. Don't you do it.
We know a man who did that for
several years and now he has no
feet. Had 'em cut off by the cars.
Beware of alum.
Since President Mckinley has
joined the Stone Mason's Union,
Mark Hanna is seriously thinking
of joining a similar organization.
We wonder how the Butchers.
Union would fit him.
Bartenders never think of kick
ing a man out until he has blown
in his coin.
The man who respects himself
will, generally, get along in this
world. But if you don't respect
anybody but yourself you will have
no friends.
Discipline, administered with
kindness, isn't bad medicine,
especially when good judgment is
used in administering it.
The falling of nine columns of
the Temple of Karnak again re-
minds us that man IS most enduring
monuments are not built Of stone.
We expect that when the CON-
handing general arrives at the seat
of war in South Africa, he will
Butler for all she will bear.
Most of the sausage of commerce
is manufactured out of ground
hogs.
can unexpected windfall," said
the pretty summer girl, as fall
ing apple struck her little nose, as.
she swung in hammock beneath
a sturdy pippin tree.
The burglars tool kit of the
future will consist of small vial
Of tauric acid.
The Arkansas Thomas Cat says
"a Hot Springs woman has a
record to be proud of. She landed
husband in a 81 cent Dress"
Shouldn't think girl would be
very proud of husband that
wore dress.
There are men who never say a
good word for their wives until
they do it on a tombstone. Elk.
And then they don't. They hire
marble cutter to do it for them.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

MILK in Chicago is becoming very expensive
This is serious blow to Chicago, when we consider
that her water is bad and her booze adulterated
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

SINCE that hugger has been visiting Duluth
all the old maids will be doing their shopping in the
evening instead of afternoon.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

SIR THOMAS Upton, it appears, really did cap
ture mug while in this country. He carried away
with him Richard Cookers photograph
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

WHEN some men get into prison their piety
bubbles forth like boy enthusiasm when he has
reached the head of the class in spelling.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

If RUSSIA and France would only exhibit a
little patience, the Beers and English will
have assassinated each other and thus leave clear
field for them
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02
N 0 T C E.

PERSONS receiving copies of THE MIRROR who are
OnO Will please consider such as
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MIRROR $ worthy of patronage send your
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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

GEORGE DEwEYs son is demonstrating to the
world that all sons of illustrious fathers are moi
afflicted with that swelled- head feeling.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

The discovery of rich gold field on the east
shore of Hudson Bay, to preclude the pos
siblity of there being any defect in the English
title
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

A JEALOUS mother law is more dangerous tC
a man than boot full of snakes is when suffering
with heavy jag of bad whisky.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

ALFRED AUSTIN, poet-laureate of England had
better put spurs to the else he will be super
seeded by Kipling.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

The Don Quixote Of the Philippines now parts
his hair in the middle. This is owing to post office
in Ohio being named Otis.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

MISCONDUCT, in ITSELF sounds like warning;
but few fail to miss it.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

If IT would accomplish nothing else the free
coinage of silver would put stop to the wholesale
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

ENGLAND's position in the Transvaal is not sc
black after ALL especially while Gen. White is there
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

To RECEIVE benefits without so much extend
ing an acknowledgement, is as bad though you
stole them
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

IT WOULD be interesting to know how Lombroso
would classify the physiognomy of Yales new presi-
dent
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

ONES opinion should always be given as though
they were being quoted at their highest market
value
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

Editor PRISON MIRROR
saltwater. MINI.
THE weekly Minnesota State
Prison was founded in 1887 by the prisoners
aged by objects
the psoners to acqaint the
of the prisoners to disseminate psychological
information and to aid dpeng prejudice which
the bar sinister fallen mans seredempon the paper entirely
dependent public time there
of funds the money would be expended In the
interests of the prison library.
NOTICE..
ALL PERSONS receiving copies THE MIRROR who are
not nourr regular lis please consider such
II, after reading' yo" conclude that
MIRROR worthy of patronage send your
this office for trial subscription at rates
published above.
MISCONDUCT in ITSELF sounds like warning;
but few fail to miss it.
ENGLAND's position in the Transvaal is not so
black after ALL especially while Gen. White is there.
IT WOULD be interesting to know how Lombroso
would classify the physiognomy of Yales new presi-
dent.
ONES opinion should always be given though
they were being quoted at their highest market
value.
AS THE cold weather approaches the man with
the burbon nose can truthfully say that there are
others.
To RECEIVE benefits without so much extend
ing an acknowledgement, is bad though you
stole them.
ALFRED AUSTIN poet-aureate of England, had
better put spurs to the muse or else he will be super
seeded by Kiplng.
The Don Quixote of the Philippines now parts
his hair in the middle This is owing to post office
in Ohio being named Otis.
SINCE that hugger has been visiting Duluth,
all the old maids will be doing their shopping in the
evening instead of afternoon
A JEALOUS mothern-aw is more dangerous to
man than boot full of snakes is when suffering
with heavy jag of bad whisky.
GEORGE DEwEYs son is demonstrating to the
world that all sons Of illustrious fathers are not
afflicted with that swelled-head feeling.
WHEN some men get into prison their piety
bubbles forth like boys enthusiasm when he has
reached the head of the class in spelling.
SIR THOMAS Upton, it appears, really did cap
ture mug while in this country He carried away
with him Richard Croker's photograph.
EsTERHAzY is going to write book about the
ten commandments Undoubtedly he is trying to
justify his conduct anent the Dreyfus affair.
MILK in Chicago is becoming very expensive.
This is serious blow to Chicago, when consider
that her water is bad and her booze adulterated.
"
AN INDIANA chemist has discovered way of
resusctating out gas wells. The gas wells we
are acquainted with up this way, never wear out
The discovery of rich gold field the east
shore of Hudson Bay, to preclude the pos
sibility of there being any defect in the English
title
If RUSSIA and France would only exhibit a
little more patience, the Beers and English will
have assassinated each other and thus leave clear
field for them
EMPEROR WILLIAM has been viewing interna-
tional questions lately with seven wrinkles in
his brow. Considering that there is only two there
in times of peace, it kinder means business.
If IT would accomplish nothing else, the free
coinage of silver would put stop to the wholesale
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-02

AS THE cold weather approaches the man with
the burbon nose truthfully say that there are
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-04-15
FOR The EAGLE.
4 COLLATION. Of News from
All Over the World.
Feast Of Political, Commercial
and General intelligence
for Eagle Readers.

+. II. Brigham, Pacific coast inspector
Of Government surveys, says that some
Of Altadena's palatial homes, owned by
wealthy Fasteners, among whom are
many Chicago men, are inside the forest
reserve. When Mckinley proclaimed the
southern California reserve he did 80 from
map which showed the mountains only
approximately and marked out the reserve
not knowing that the Altadcna residences
built near the foot Of the mountains were
there. Brigham says this does not cloud
the title In the least. but might work
hardship for owners if certain laws In
contemplation for reserves are passed.
The matter will soon be adjusted by q
change Of boundary of the survey SO as
to exclude the Altadcna homes. In the
meantime there are forestry rules as to
fires and cutting of timber which these
niillionaircs must obey.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-04-15

thereby benefit themselves to a large de-
gree. They have formed trust, of which
all Kansas farmers will be directors. The
only thing the trust will compel its mem.
bers to do Is not to dispose Of any Of their
wheat crop under any circumstances until
the trust sends out word allowing them to
do 80. In this way. 1t Is expected, the
price Of wheat will be raised. Then the
combine will sell. The organizers have
kept their scheme very quiet and the plan
has just leaked out. 1t Is announced that
there are already over 200 farmers In
Sedgwick and Cowley counties who have
Joined the combine. the headquarters Of
which will be located In Wichita. where
representatives OF the Kansas farmers
will negotiate with Western buyers.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-04-15
PRIEST 10 SENT TO PRISON.

Nebraska Pastor Refuses to Give Bond
In an Appeal Case.
The factional fight between members Of
st. Andrews Catholic Church at Tecum.
sch, Neb., reached the point where Rev.
Frederick Sperlein, the priest In charge,
was sent to jail. A month ago Father
Sper!ein attempted to gain possession of
the church property, held by the faction
opposed to him. In the collision which
followed the property was damaged and
the priest defeated. Father Sperlcin had
his trial and was fined $75. He appealed
to the District Court and on refusing to
give bond Of $500 was sent to jail. The
action resurrects quarrel which has
been pending for five years. with which
Bishop Bonacum Of Lincoln Is closely con.
nected and which has twice had the at.
tenti0n of the authorities at Rome.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-04-15
MAalkET QUOTATIONS.

Chicago-Cattle, common to prime,
$500 to $500; hogs, shipping grades,
$500 to $500; sheep, fair to choice, $500
to $5.?5; wheat, No. 2 red, Tic to TIC;
corn, No. 2, Sac to 35c; oats, No. 2, 21c
to &c; rye, No. 2. 52c to b3c; butter,
choice creamery, 1Oc to zoe; eggs, fresh,
lie to 13c; potatoes. choice, 55c to zoe
per bushel.
Indianapolis--Cattle, shipping, $500 to
500; hogs, choice light, $2.75 to $500;
sheep, common to choice. $3.50 to $4.75;
wheat, No. red, Tic to re; corn, No. 2
white, 3oc to Soc; oats, No. 2 white, Bic
to 33c.
st. Louis--Cattle, $3.50 to 5000; hogs,
$500 to $500; sheep, $500 to $500;
wheat, No. 2, Toe to Toe; corn, No. 2
yellow, Sac to BIC; oats, No. 2. 2Sc to SOC;
rye. No. 2, 1ic to 56c.
Cincinnati--Cattle, $3.50 to S5.15; hogs,
$500 to $500; sheep. $3.50 to 1925;
wheat, No. 2, re to 73c; corn, No. 2
mixed. 30c to SIC; oats, No. 2 mixed, zoe
to Sic; rye, No. 2, b0c to Ole.
DetrOit--Cattle, $3.50 to 1915; hogs.
$SOO to $4.OO; sheep, $3.50 to $4.75;
wheat. No. 2, 78c to Toe; corn, No. 2
yellow, Bic to 38c; oats, No. 2 white, sec
to SSc; rye, Doc to Ole.
ToledO-Wheat. No. 2 mixed, TIC to
74c; corn, No. 2 mixed, Sac to 85c; oats,
No. |? white, PC to Zoe; rye, No. 2, dc
to 6tlc; clover seed, new, $3.45 to 1855.
Milwaukce-Wheat, No. 2 spring, 60c
to Tic; corn, No. 3, 3sc to 35c; oats. No.
2 white, Zoe to Bic; rye, No. !. 55c to SIC;
barley, No. 2, Ate to 48c; pork. mess.
5000 to $3.50.
BuffalO-Cattle, good shipping steers,
$500 to 1915; hogs, common to choice,
1926 to $4.25; sheep, fair to choice weth-
ers, $3.50 to 1925; lambs, common to
extra, $3.50 to $3.50.
New York-Cattlc, 1926 to 1915; hogs.
$500 to $3.50; sheep, $500 to $3.50;
wheat. No. 2 red, SIC to SIC; corn, No.
2. 42c to 44c; oats, No. 2 white, 30c to
SOC; butter. creamery. lie to 22c; eggs,
Western. 18c to Ice
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-04-15
KILLED by AN ELEPHANT.

Frank Fisher, Keeper Of Rsjah, IL the
Animate Sixth Victim.
Frank Fisher, keeper Of the big ele.
plant Rajah, was killed by his charge at
the winter quarters Of Lcmen Bros cir
Gus in Argentine, Kan. The keeper. be-
coming angry at the elephant, struck him
fercely with q hook" The huge beast
promptly turned on his. grabbed him with
his trunk and threw him high In the air.
When the body fell the elephant trampled
It and gorcd It with his tusks till 1t was a
shapeless mass. Fisher Is Rajah's sixth
victim. The people who live near the
show quarters are determined that the
beast shall die. The show proprietors.
however, insist the elephant was justified
In bis act on the ground Of cruelty.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-04-15
BANDITS SECURE sso,oOo.

R0ld Robbery Of Alamo Oordo Lam.
her Comp in New Mexico.
One of the boldcst hold-ups ever com
mitted In that section occurred at the
Office Of the Alamo Gordo Lumber Com
pany at Alamo Gordo. n. NJ. The door
was thrown open by two cowboys armed
with rifles. They walked up to Cashier
Davidson's desk. demanded all the money
in his possession, and, at the point Of
Winchesters, he was compelled to open
the safe. 1t contained bundle Of scrip
amounting to $4,000. which was stacked
In packages and rescmblcd greenbacks.
The robbers took this and departed. Their
horses were awaiting them ut the door,
where they were held by third cowboy.
Mounting all three rode away.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-04-15
FIRE LOSS OF 100000.

Hershey Building ut Reading, Pa, De-
stroyed by Flames.
A fire which originated In the Hershy
building at Reading, Pa. owned by Mil
ton Hershy of Lancaster and occupied by
the Lancaster caramel factory, Of which
he Is proprietor. did over 100000 worth
Of damage. The flames spread rapidly
and communicated with the building Of
Bard, Rcbcr & Co.. hardware dealers.
The Hershy building was completely de.
stroyed. Loss on building and contents
$4,000. Bard. Rebcr Il Co. lose $4O..
600 on their stock and their building Ii
damaged to the extent Of $4,000. par.
TALLY insured,