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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-16

pleases me more than to try conclu-
sions with BEAR" he continued, "and
this one was no exception to the rule.
In such cases quick action is the order
of the day. But waited until could
see the whites of her eyes, then
raising" -
Himself to the nearest limb of a
convenient tree he left me to settle the
score with her ladyship," interrupted
Jim, who had entered unperceived
during the narrative.
TO say the drummer felt slightly
embarrassed would be putting it mild
ly. However, there was no alternative
but to treat the house. This he ac-
cordingly did and during the excite
ment attending the call, he discreetly
withdrew.
1t is not at all certain whether he
settled with the bartender, but at any
rate, the blooming burg of Satterlee
knows him no more. YORKTOWN.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-16
Y Observation-Disclosures y
o1JS ....IF OUR PLACES c 4 xE.7
SSAs WERE REVERSED go. 8&kzg9
IF OUR PLACES

or calling we may enter in which am
bition plays part; and it is we'll that
it is so, for what would become of
man did he not strive for attainments
! greater than any he may presently
hold?
To the relation of master and serv-
ant is wanting application of said
suggestion. Nothing, I believe, is so
contemplate as the practice that is
often met with of resorting to cussed-
ness, brutality, or in other ways taking
advantage of the hired laborer or by
superintendent to those directly be-
meath. These toilers generally are
through poverty or other, so situated
as to be practically unable to object or
retaliate, and the masters being too
narrow minded or cross-grained neg
lect to consider as aforesaid, in conse-
quence lack the infallible method of
dealing in righteousness.
The under man or laborer as shall
term all such, seldom fails to compare
Though with more or less indifference):
probably, because of a naturalness in
picturing ourselves in higher station.
Yet, strange as it may seem, we find
instances where labOrer has been
very argumentative in his comparison
as we'll as cOndemnatory, and chuck
full of wOulddo promises, eventually
rising to mastership only to ignore,
forget or deny the salutory remarks
that formerly passed his lips, and ac-
tually follow in the steps of the very
man he formerly condemned.
Must we consider who is the labOrer
before the justice and fair dealing of
principle becomes applicable or not?
cit is not because hate you that [
bate you; but it's the authority [ have
over YEP is an old saying that has had
application in it's literal significance.
| 1t is to wonder how some men immedi-
ately after taking the star or other
insignia of office, forthwith become
tyrannical, and also 60 so far beyond
duty as to fOrsake any principle of
manhood that may ever have possessed
them. How much more reprehensible
it is for one appointed to protect and
assist in the cause of morals, integrity
and general welfare of each and every
member of society, not only to will
fully fail to consider mans fellowship,
! but also to perpetrate various wrongs.
To curtail, but add-whatever the
cause, let the following be of consid-
Grafton: If Our Places Were Reversed.
RUDOLPH.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-16
Written for The Prison Mirror.

Written for The Prison Mirror.
While in the admiration of man
that you idealize, or in comparison
with one whose position gives or
tolerates, as to those under his com
mand, actions of an odd nature, is
there more virtuous and potent con
sideration than that which is embraced
in the above caption?
eff Our Places Were Reversed .
viewed in its various aspects, compre
hends some of the most sublime and
lofty sentiments existant. 1t is as a
keynote to the Golden Rule. In it is
to be found the strongest appeal to
reason, lenity, kindness, and pardon
Man may resolve to decide cause
with all-due fairness; yet, without
analogical transposition, his judgment
will be faulty, in that bias and preju.
dice ever turks in the seat of reason
only to be subverted by the meeting OF
extreme by extreme.
This proposition, also, calls forth
our best exertions, since without it.
life's strongest encouragement
tion-is lost in obscurity. By trans.
position of our situation we become
Informed as to our shortcomings and
naturally determine to overcome the
difficulties that may present them
selves hereafter. This is one of the
features that so highly recommends
biography as study that may be
pursued to advantage.
Ambition, the stimulus that pushes
us forward, be our station what it may
is greatly the result of comparison.
Perhaps we have had before us a
particular trade to which our aspira.
tions were centered and which we
believed would fulfill the requirements
of content; yet, no sooner did ou1
successful fellowmen attain the object
of wish than they recentered their
desire to another, more lofty.
Maybe the comparison has led us to
seek profession. Here, also, after
reaching that which we held in view
the mind correspondingly broadens
and in likelihood it is now fame OF
wealth that are most brilliant in oul
vision.
Such is the course in whatever trade
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-16
fOr rism MmrOr
IMPRISONMENT Proferred to
Liberty Without Honor

liberty at the expense of some one else,
out we do not mean that sort of
liberty. What we mean, is, Sam Jones
is dishonorable fellow, he thinks as
much of honor as a Dakota farmer
does of the Russian thistle, and the
chances are that he never will take
kindly to being honorable. Yet he
knows that by becoming an honorable
man he would fair much better than
he does. 1t is absurd to suppose he
will choose honor in preference to
liberty. Bill Jones on the other hand
has a conscience, he has committed a
crime that only God car forgive. He
was an honorable man before he COM
mitted the crime, and knows that he
has fallen in the estimation of man.
kind, he wishes to be reinstated to his
former position among men, but that
is impossible; his time has come to
accept liberty, he refuses to do so from
honorable motives. What would you
think of such fellow? Rochester or
st. Peter would be about right, we
think.
After all, give me an honorable dis
charge with all my dishonor, and [
will trust to outside influences to'shape
an honorable course for me in the
future. Honor is not the precious gift
it was century ago. Men and women
on the outside do not hesitate to &C.
cept dishonor without the blush of
shame. Honor is no more the precious
gift of clear conscience when you
can see it openly exchanged in our
modern homes of wealth for lewdness,
vanity, bribery, conspiracy and divorce,
and still be considered honorable.
Why then should we put such honor
at premium when liberty is granted
us? If your conscience tells you to
refuse liberty from honorable motives,
refuse it; but when the time does come
for you to accept it, make a careful
study of humanity, and see if it has
placed higher value upon your honor
than what it did prior to your incar.
ceration, and learn for yourself what
torture you suffered to recompense
dishonorable people. j. C. d.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-16
Written for The PRISON Mirror.
One on the Drummer.

81 hear you've been hunting" said
the bartender as he proceeded to con-
coct a mint julep which the drummer
had ordered.
eyes," replied the latter. "and didn't
do so bad either. A grizzly and two
cubs isn't such bad mornings work.
eh?"
"Well should say not! Have much
trouble in bagging them ?" he queried.
"You see it was this way" answered
the drummer. "Jim and 1 started out
about daylight-by the way, that Jim
is pretty good sort of fellow. isn't
hep"
"The best guide in these parts" was
the reply.
"Well, as 1 was saying" continued
the drummer, "we started at daylight
and it wasn't long before we saw signs.
Jim concluded he was big fellow and
sudden turn in the path proved the
truth of his assertion; forithere before
us was her ladyship, her two cubs
enjoying themselves at her expense.
1t was easily seen that we were dis.
covered, for she Immediately rose to
the OCCASION"
"Rather ticklish that, facing bear
under such circumstances? put in the
bartender.
'lt might have been, had I been a
tenderfoot, but I've been there before -
! responded the drummer. "Nothing
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-16
Written for The PllsOn Mirror.
Story Of a Bad Boy.

l have the darndest, the meanest and
the LATEST boy in this whole darn
state. He won't work, oh no! l have
to thrash him about six times a day to
get him to mind a single thing say.
He is always up to some darn cussed-
ness.
Why, tother day l had to go to town
with load of taters and afore I left
told Jake to water the heifer and be
sure he gave her all she wanted. AS
[ had cup O. coffee and a bit of
breakfast 1 hitched up and started fer
town. When got down to Smiths
place l found out 1 had forgot my
pocketbook; so bored one of Smiths
hosses and went back otter it.
When | got back, went out to the
stable to see if Jake had watered the
heifer as l told him; and of all the
sights ever saw, that was the worst.
He had halter OH the heifer and put
the halter strap up over beam and
had the heifer strung up there till she
was darn near standing on her hind
feet, and he had the garden hose on
the pump and about two feet of t'other
end run down the heifer's throat. There
he was pumping as if the barn was on
fire and yelling: "Don't be bashful
old girl. Drink all you want. 1t will
be a long time between drinks if [
have to pump it for you. It's good
thing the old man amt here-ha! hap
Jist then 1 give him boot and I'll
bet he won't forget it soon either.
About two weeks ago 1 told Jake to
mind the sheep and not let them get
over into Browns field. 1 sorter had a
spicion that he wouldn't watch the
sheep very close, so l thought would
take walk down that way and see if
he was minden the sheep as 1 told him,
and when got down there, what do
you think he was dOin'?
Well, he had our big ram in the pig
pen, and that ram he was jist buntin'
that big pig as hard as he could drive.
The pig was up in corner and every
time the ram would bunt he would hit
the pig in the ribs and such lot of
squaling never heard before. There
was Jake setin' on the fence and a
yelling, ''give him one on the jaw" and
'knock him out" Jist ther 1 give him
one on the jaw and knocked him clear
off that fence. That amt all the tricks
he has been in nuther.
Jist about week ago what do you
think the critter done? Well he took
Martha's pet cat and old puss and
little Fido, that's our little dog, and he
tied all their tails together and put
them right under my bedroom window
and there was the darndest noise you
ever heard there fer while. He wasn't
satisfied with tieing their tails together
either, he had to 60 and tie them up to
a stake he drove in the ground.
Wall, when I heered all that noise
thought there was something wrong
out there, so 1 went out. I was in bed
and jist gettin' ready to go to sleep
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-16
A FEW REMARKS ANENT
A MUCH DISPUTED
QUESTION.
Does Dishonor Cling to the
Discharged Prisoner?
Written for The Prison Mirror.

This is a hard problem for con-
scientious criminal to solve, for two
reasons. First, the law has decreed
that he has forfeited his honor at the
commission of a crime; secondly, he
knows that after he has once been
incarcerated within some prison, he
can never hope to attain an honorable
title among fellow men. No matter
how righteous path he will walk
after a term in prison, the sO-called
civilization of the present age do not
hesitate to point him out as an tex
prisoner" name as senseless as the
party that would use it against an
unfortunate being. So the question
naturally loses its virtue with the
average prisoner, and resolves itself
into a choice. Which would L prefer,
Liberty or Honor?
It is such common saying among
the "learned ones" posted on matters
exclusively criminal, that the criminal
never had any honor; in other words
he is degenerate in every sense of the
word, and therefore, incapable of culti-
waiting honor.
have in my minds eye case that
will answer my purpose to test the
truth of that common saying. Two
men have committed crime that had
caused two innocent men to suffer the
consequences with the two that COM
mitted the crime. The two guilty men
did everything possible to exonerate
them, but to no avail; circumstances
were against them. One of the guilty
men had an excellent chance to gain
his liberty by simply turning states
evidence; this he refused to do, and
therefore was sent to prison. Now
what we wish to know is, did this man
have any honor, and did he prefer
imprisonment to liberty without honor
You say he was an honorable man
in not turning upon two innocent men,
yet he himself committed a dishon0r-
able act, which sent him to prison. No
matter how honorable man he may
prove himself within prison, when
the time comes FOR him to claim his
liberty, it will be with the understand
ing that from the moment his foot
touches free soil, it will be with dis
honor, and mankind will not place
the confidence in him that he used to
enjoy.
The Presidency of the U. S. A. is
considered the highest honor that a
generous nation can bestow upon an
individual, and yet men do not scruple
to attain that honorable position. If
the truth were known about that office,
you would see that it sometimes re-
quired more than one crime to place
the chief magistrate of the land in his
exalted position, which was considered
honorable.
1t would be absurd to suppose that
the majority of the prison inmates had
no honor, and yet at the same time
preferred their honor to liberty.
All this talk about honor is nice, and
pleasant to have people speak of you
as the honorable so and so; but cast
your memory back shade or two and
see if there does not loom up one or
more dishonorable acts committed by
you. Of course there are exceptions
to the rule: some people would accept
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-16

when 1 first heered the noise, so when
| went out l was dressed only in my
nightdress. Jake thought I was the
old woman guess, so he thought he'd
be smart, so jist as soon as 1 got out
side he went and locked the door and
darn near froze afore 1 could get them
cats cut loose and it was a long time
afore I could get Jane woke up and
come and open the door. AS soon as
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-16
rEeMs.J Shopper year, in advan CO
Six Months so cents,

got in went up to Jake's room and
there he was in bed sound asleep.
took one of the halter straps and woke
him up and I'll bet he didn't sleep any
more that night.
I'm gettin' the ornery cuss trained
leetle now; mabee he will come out
all right after while, but he was the
meanest darn boy you ever see.
Roxy.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-16

] be Momap BcbiDd tbc @dD.

They stood on the deck of frail summer craft
With the summers seas breath in their face
About him an air of luxurious ease,
In his form an effeminate grace.
look of surprise IL her clear naughty eyes
And note of reprOOf in her voice:
"Who places his honor and country fore love.
The same is the man of my choice.''
Next week from war-Ship, stood waving good
bye,
That mllioDaires once pampered son;
And smiling adieu 'crOss the widening blue
Was the maiden behind the gun.
Down by the spring where the milk-cans were
kept
In the shadOwy cOOlneSS and hush.
Stood maid, and youth low whispering love-
With quick.beating heart at her blush.
His head bent too near, and the maiden with
drew
The lips that he fain would have kissed.
And naively enquired with tears in her voices
"Say, Tommy. why don't you enlist?"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-16

Just this and no more, but the lad took his cue:
And next week on the rear of a car,
While his friends on the platform shouted good
bye,
Rode Tommy away to the war.
just why it transpred no one ever knew.
Tom said it was just for the fun
But a handful of lace in the crowd hid the face
OF 'the woman behind the gun"
So the mlliOnaire's son who sailed to the war,
With Tommy came home when twas done;
And each one received as reward for his deeds.
His LADY behind the gum
And back of each brilliant and valorOus exploit
Of the FunStOn'S, the HObSOn'S or Schley's,
If you search in the shadows you surely will find
Some woman with lOve-laden eyes.
So turn on the Side-lights and look in the wings
If you'd know how our battles are won,
And there by the thousands, in squads and pla-
tOOns.
Are 1.-THE women behind the gum
BILL SYKES.
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SEWING MACHINES

SEWING MACHINES
We buy in large lots the Standard
Sewing Machines-best in the world
and sold cheap.
We also have large lot of Second
hand Machines Of different makes,
which we can Sell at low down prices.
UNDERTAKING
We keep q complete End large stock
of Undertakes Supplies, such as Cas-
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Gloves, etc.
DONE TO ORDER
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The Confederate Veterans

They met a magnificent recep-
ton at Charleston, Wednesday.
It IS estimated that 80, 900 of them
fraternlzed as only grizzly old
soldiers can. The number of per-
sons in the procession was placed
at 5000 persons. Gen. John B.
Gordon, commander, made a
magnificent address. Mrs. Stone
wall jackson, widow of the re-
nowned and immortal general.
was then presented and was given
royal reception. The United
States cruiser Raleigh, which was
with Dewey at the capture of
Manila, is lying off the battery
and is attracting great attention,
thousands fiocking to see her. 1t
is needless to add that General
Wade Hampton was central
figure among the brave veterans.
General Law commanded the
Florida division. It was a great
occasion, coupled with great out
pouring of veterans, visitors and
enthusiasm. Cities contending
for the next meeting OF the vet
Grams are Louisville, Norfolk, Bal
tlmore, St. Louis and Now Or.
leans. The Kentucky city seems
to have the Lead. The sons OF
Confederate Veterans also con-
vened. J. r. Mathews of Ocala
represents Florida on the creden-
tial committee.
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BiSmarck'S Iron Nerve

Was the result of his splendid
health. Indomltable will and
tremendous energy are not found
where Stomach, Liver, Kidneys
and Bowels hse out of order. If
you want these qualities and the
success they bring, use DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. They develop
every power of brain and body.
Only 25 cents at the Postofflce
Drugstore.
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Gambler

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Felter
have returned to their northern
home IN Alton, Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. j. Hekkema
were made happy by the arrival
Of ten-pound baby girl ycster-
day morning.
Mr.. J. NJ. Chatter has gone to
Rose Hill, Citrus county, to look
after his nursery stock.
Mr.. r. e. McMahan has gone
to Gainesville to work at his
trade.
Mr.. w. Gaskill is quite i'll.
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COUNTRY correspondence
Interesting Items Collected BY Our Rural
Editors
BlitchtOn

The Sunday school is climbing
fast to reach the top round Of the
ladder, is increasing in number
and shows as good record as any
in the county.
Some one entered the church at
Williston and took the Bible,
Testaments, singing books and a
lamp valued at So.
Sunday, June 4th, is appointed
as chlldren's day. Let us put our
shoulders to the wheel to encour-
age the school and make it one of
the grandest days Of the year.
A cordial welcome is extended
to all. Bring well filled baskets.
Ernest G.. Rawls left last Mon
day for st. Augustine to join the
regulars. He carried two good
recommendations IN his pocket.
Our farmers are busy shipping
beans and cukes to northern mar
kets.
The oat crop is light and is
about ready for the reaper.
What about the poor farm?
The county should own one by all
means. The number of paupers
has reached nearly sixty. Some
that applied to the county last
fall for help were asked if they
would like to work, and theyasaid
no; that they would not work for
the county, nor go on poor
farm either. There are some on
the pauper record book, at least
there were last year, that are
abundantly able to take care of
themselves, but they won't do it
so long as they can draw a little
money from the county funds and
not have to work for it. That is
the reason so many hang on to
the county's kettle.
Lawyer Williams of Bronson
was in this burg Monday, looking
up the case of John Mooney
versus the F. @. e p, for dam
ages.
DR.. Cox of Rockledge, in pass
ing through this place last week,
made a stay with Mr.. and Mrs.
j. NJ. Robinson over night and
was we'll pleased with the lands
and the citizens. He said this
was the finest section in the
state.
Mrs. NJ. E. Hodge was in this
vicinity last week.
The crops around Romeo, Cot
compliant, Leroy and York are re-
ported looking well.
Rev. N. b. Plummer of An
thony passed through this place
Monday on his way home from
Phoenix, where he has pas
torate.
Owing to sickness, Rev. J. G..
Porter was unable to fill his ap-
pointment here last Sunday. His
pensioners much regretted his
absence. DICK.
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Colored Sunday School Picnic

The colored Sunday schools Of
Ocala will have a grand union
picnic Monday, May Is, at Loeb
loosa, on the F. G.. & P. railroad.
Many attractive features have
been provided. The rate from
Ccala will be 80 cents for tie
round trip for adults; children,
25 cents.
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RESTAURANT

Go to Ike Tompkins at No. 40
South Magnolia street for your
meals, lunches and ice cream.
Meals at all hours. Board by the
day or week. Call on me for a
dray to do your hauling.
Ike TOMPKINS,
Ocala, Fla.
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BUILDING MATERIALS

Of all kinds. Fire Clay, House Paints
and Oils. A complete line of Varnishes,
Coach, House and Hard Oil finishes.
Carriage and Wagon Paints, Kals onine
or Alabastine. Paint aud Varnish
Brushes. Wall Paper Of all kinds.
GLASS-WindOw Glass of all kinds.
Also, Plate Glass.
HARNESS In every variety. Saddles
and Brides. Robes, Blankets and
Cushions. Wagons in car lots. Wagon
aud Buggy Materials. Buggies.
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The postotfice department uses
annually 10000 pounds of Irvine
AMI a considerable amount of
cred tape"