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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-10-30

count will permit purchases red green OF purple
devil and thereafter his suburban expeditions are
made at the rate Of mile minute. There is no
real occasion for this speed the owner Of the con-
trivance doesn't want to get anywhere in particular
and ais the machine he controls absorbs oil his at
tention he might just as we'll be speeding it on q
treadmill SO far as the beauties Of nature are
cerned. But because his neighbor tears across
country he must follow suit. $50
In scheme of existence in which work only
serves to crafty the desire to live ostentatously the
great majority bound to forfeit individuality This
because there is natural development of the nd-
vidual Everything comes from without. A mans
dwelling, clothes, books and speech should reflect
himself and this is obviously impossible when
body else does his thinking for him. A person who,
like Mr. Yerkes and other rich Americans hires an
agent to select and purchase his pictures has no
business to own pictures. If he himself doesn't
know what he wants, the things others buy for him
are likely to bore him. A man whose time is so
limited that he must read condensed literature would
do better not to read at all else to take time to
enjoy himself. In the latter event he might have
to do without some things he now considers in
dispensable to his happiness. People often wonder
why no distinctive schools of music literature or
painting have developed in America. It is because
Americans have no convictions on these subjects.
They take their ideas in European made pellets;
and the supply of all things exists in relation to
the demand, it naturally follows that Europe die
tates the fashion to be adopted.
The next few years promises healthy reaction.
The favor with which the public has greeted the
Arts and Crafts and other similar movements tends to
prove that people are firing somewhat of mode of
life that is feverish and unsubstantial It tends to
prove that portion of the community is breaking
away from the herd with or less fixed determi-
nation to express themselves in their lives. Whether
or not the reaction will be lasting remains to be
seen, but if it gives America opportunity to prove
it's strenuousness along other than purely CONNER
cial lines it will serve it's purpose.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-10-30

PRESENT indications would lead one to believe
that much Of the surgery of the future will consist
of little else than improved and perfected
treatment The American successes Of Professor
Adolph Lorenz have made many converts among
those who have been able to attend his clinics and
if may judge from press reports manipulation
will be substituted for the knife in many surgical
cases of the future To avoid making an ncison is
certainly preferable, from the patients point of
view, to all the antiseptic and blood preserving
devices in existence.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-10-30

COMMENTING on some recently published epito-
mes of large subjects, the New York Times says that
condensation in literature is the order of the day
because people have very little time to read This
is sad admission to be compelled to make, but it
is true not only of literature, but Of pretty nearly
everything People have hedged themselves in by
SO many artifcialies which have become necessities
to them, that they have very little time for anything
but work. There is no equable allotment of labor
and recreation in the life of the average American
business man. He works seven days in the week all
year round, and for what? Not that he may retire
from business and enjoy himself in his fashion
at the expiration of a certain number of years.
there might be some sense in that-but that he may
wear the same kind of Clothes eat the same kind of
food live in the kind of house and be conveyed
about in the same sort of vehicle as his neighbour
In other words. that he may be one of herd and
lack single distinguishing feature. He struggles
to retain his grasp lifes unrealites and let's the
realities slip by unobserved
Acouple of years of moderately hard times would
be beneficial to this country It would teach many
persons how few the genuine necessities of life
and instruct them in the art of getting pleasure out
of small things-which is the consummate art of
living we'll In these prosperous times dis
cards his clothing not because it is worn because
elements, but because imbecile tailor tells him
the garment is not in fashion He builds house
which is out of all relation to his needs and which
is in expression of himself because some
builder architect tells him it is the correct thing
to do. He numbers up his home with useless furni-
ture under the direction of an interior dec rator,
and when he moves in cook dictates to him what
shall be served on the table. He is money making
machine that is stabbed in his own home. That this
state of affairs may continue indefinitely, men are
satisfied to work until they reach the point where
they cannot rest, and what little recreation they
crowd into their lives administered in tabloid FORM
knowledge is injected hypodermically in the'form of
concentrated literature. If the tailor the archi-
tect, the builder the cook, lived sanely the
proceeds of the folly of those whom shey dictate
there would he a saving clause in the system But
they don't They in their turn ruled by othe,
cooks taiors. etc. and 0d tfnem The whole.
standard of values is false
The man of means who seeks recreation in. !.
country walk is rarity. As s,on AS his bank ac-
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-10-30

UNDER the caption of s'The Agricultural Negro"
Mr.. Booker L. Washington epitomizes his theories
for the uplifting of the coored in the November
Arna 1t is unnecessary to state that the article is
replete with common sense. When Mr.. Washing
ton speaks his words command respect The saliva
ton of the negro, he says lies in work. Not in the
professions the arts but in manual labor in such
pursuits farming carpentry, house painting, stone
cutting etc, And education unless it tends to make
the student proficient in his chosen field than
his white competitor is of comparatively little value
Agriculture says this eminent educator is at present
the most profitable field for the colored aborer, and
his release from a condition nearly if not quite as
bad slavery depends first his ability to acquire
knowledge of the most progressive and economical
methods of farming and next on his opportunity to
apply this knowledge. Neither the ability nor the
oppor unity is lacking.
OF course Mr.. Washington's views on the negro
question familiar to almost every newspaper
reader, but for the good of his people he can't reit
crate them too often. And by the same token they
can't be too widely circulated by his white brethren
The great obstacle in the Negroes path to higher
and more useful life is perverted ambition bordering
vanity. He wants to do too much and do it all
at If he has taste for reading he starts out
by dipping into sociology, political economy or
slQerlaI astronomy, or else STUDIES some foreign
language. He wants to be spectacular in his learn
ing the same as he wants to wear striking clothes.
A manual of farming or text book on the most
approved methods of mixing and applying white
wash he considers beneath his notice. If he is so
fortunate to college education he follows
one of the professions means of livelihood,
thereby spelling good mechanic at The expense of
q mighty poor lawyer. This desire to make splurge
which is natural enough under Tie circumstances
lis what Mr.. Washington is tt, ny Il, turn into
channels in which it will subserve tile interests of
b ,th the Individual and the state
To say that the race question is one of the
gravest problems this country viii have - face in
the future Ii about par with rtl,g hat the
sun will rise tomorrow Everyb", knows it And
liz except Mr. Washington aud NO of his
co-aborers in the south, 1t appear 5, b nobody
business. The general mrressis -,.nl- .be that
it will work itself out in the ,ou,- ~ -ssfs Ger
tainly it will: all things do Blu elligent
human cooperation evolution " and,
the unfit. disastronsly. Aud ne limited
that Mr. Washington g kinu ss 4 .s.uti h..
t becomes he duty of gos d citz4sss Il. r.s all in
heir power to lend him assistance a,lti ,samngate
his teachings
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-10-30
Did she, Or Did Sbe not,

A Vassar girl the pavement trod
With carriage like queen,
A banana peel she failed to note,
Then chaos reigned supreme.
SIS this football game" she cried in doubt,
Delirium in her soul,
'FOr If it is a truly game
must have kicked goal.'
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-10-30
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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-10-30

weekly published in the Minnesota State
Prison. edited and
be home to encourage
public disseminate pathological
dpeng prejudice which has been
The paper entirely
dependent public at time there
surplus would expended
interests of the prison library
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-10-30

A Missouri farmer says the corn
raised on his farm this year is so
tall that he will have to use STEP
ladder to pluck it. Now Kansas
farmer comes forth and says that
corn raised on his farm this year
is so tall that he will have to en-
ploy the services Of balloon in
order to reach the ears.
Law placed in the hands of an
ignorant man becomes the weapon
of oppression.
"To have and to hold" can not
very we'll apply to the man with
five spot.
A learned professor says that
life is only tick of the clock of
time. That may be true, but to
the man who is serving life SEN
tence it seems as tho the clock had
stopped.
The editor of the Anamosa PMS
on Press says the contributors of
that paper hand in too many po-
etic effnsions. It is evident that
the BARRIERS of that place are not
provided with miniature McCor-
micks.
A young man in st. Louis in
formed friend that he was in love
with a young lady but didn't have
nerve enough to pop the question.
The friend advised him to write to
President Baer and ask him what
brand of nerve tonic he used. 81
While it is poor policy to at
tempt t, he master of any consid-
erable nnmb 1T vocations it pays
to h- sufficiently resourcefnl,o le
able to adapt oneself to the circum-
stances in which ono may bo placed
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-10-30
KILOGRAMS.
BY THE s.TWINs.v
Mans favorite hobbyhorse is {
pony Of whisky.
by THE .

When q man gets in a peck OF
trouble it generally takes bushel
of money to get him out.
Saltwater is progressive, boom
ing and growing. It has a new
house, new barn, new baby, new
woman, new price of coal, case
of humps, several cases of cussed-
ness, beer, love, foolishness and a
few other things.
Lon the steam filter says that if
his helper had a long coat, an eye
glass, chrysanthemum and cane
with that kangaroo walk Of his he
would have the Newport chappies
backed clear off the stage.
No doubt Baer, the Lords first
assistant, now realizes that he is not
the only lump in the scuttle.
No Hank, I am not posted on
the value of diamonds, as the
greatest one 1 ever had was the
ace.
Some judges in passing sentence
seem to be real careless about how
they handle time.
A pug nose, like the toe of a
Turks shoe, always turns up.
Some people have such bad
livers, gizzards and things that
they never have real good, warm,
sincere word of praise for any
thing or anybody.
A ton Of pride is worth it's
weight in gold, but it doesn't pay
to let pride make damphool of
one. particularly in this place.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-10-30

When a man gets in peck OF
trouble it generally takes a bushel
of money to get him out.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-10-30
ODDS & ENDS.
by III. y. ID.

In a lecture delivered in New
York recently. the speaker, ono
Mr.. j. S. Woodland, said: "We aJe
doing Gods work in the worth
when we are making better men.
He wants us to do our part IN
making the next generation better
than the present, and this we can
only do by rightly training our CHI
dren. God has given us our boys
to make them better men than we
are. First, we want to make our
boy grow into strong man phys
ically; so we must feed him on food
rich in bone and matchmaking
material, as oatmeal, wholesome
wheat flour and milk. Oatmeal
should be the main food Of the
growing boy. The child should be
taught to develop his lungs to
their greatest capacity-to use the
lungs so as to keep the blood pure
by breathing plenty of oxygen
Victor Hugo says: IF you would
civilize a man begin with his
grandmother" It is true that
great many boys who have the
best of parental training, develop,
in later years, into men of the
worst character. But, as a general
thing when a boy or man goes
astray the responsibility rests very
largely with his parents and their
progenitors, as heredity seems to
Assert itself in human nature in
this connection as we'll as in other
matters. The attention that has
been directed toward the various
methods of physical culture during
the past few years is crystalizing
into scientific research for still
greater progress along these lines,
and it seems very probable that in
course Of few more generations
science will have so far solved the
problem Of correct living that dark
places will become lighted by the
lamp of wise intelligence and the
whole earth be made fruitful with
the blessings of a more perfect
civilization, and people will live 10
b. $50 or 200 years old.
Boys should be taught to have
sufficient self-respect, as we'll as
respect for other people, to refrain
from using tobacco and liquor and
to avoid the companionship Of
those whose habits are bad.
In making an estimate of a man,
the conditions of birth, ancestry
and breeding and other matters not
under his control should have full
weight.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-10-30

In social intercourse or when
thrown in contact with others Z
man who is half a gentleman will
no. decline to meet man who is
half man, half way.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-10-30

A ton Of pride is worth its
weight in gold, but it doesn't pay
to let pride make a damphool of
one, particularly in this place.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-10-30

When man has imbibed, too
freely ofAiquor, but is still able to
walk with only a slight zigzag
movement and seems to be exert
ing every effort to preserve his
natural gait and equilibrium he
looks to an transporting observer
as if he might havea drop of sweat
on the end of his nose which he is
afraid will drop off.
1t is not what a man pretends to
believe, but it is his daily life, his
conduct, his acts, that count.
An Atchison couple who are to
be married soon, says the Globe,
are rehearsing for the escape from
the guests who throw rice and old
snOes. livery night at y o'clock
carriage dashes up to the house
and the man and woman make
flying leap to it, while the family,
impersonating guests. hurl every
thing they can lay their hands on.
The bride is becoming SO athletic
that it is believed she will be able
in a month to clear the front yard
and steps to the street in three
bounds.
In social intercourse or when
thrown in contact with others Z
,,,.,,1 ,ubx~ 20 h.,1e - l.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26
He sized Them I'm.

They met In the narrowest aisle of
the department store. They were both
very stout. and Immediately traffic was
blocked In both directions. Their con-
versation. stenographically reported,
was as follows:
why. Mrs. Jones. how dye doY'
"How dye do. Mrs. Smith? Who would
have thought OF seeing your Yes; |
haven't seen you for ages" 'Well,
why don't you come up some timer
"Oh. II seems as though never go any
where any more" "Yes, you always
say that" But really don't. Why
don't you come DOWN. "Tve been on
the point of coming several times, but
II always seems as though something
always happens to prevent It." We'll.
make another effort. I'm just dying to
have good. long talk with you" Yes;
so am |. DO come and see me-" Il
will And you come up too" Eyes,
will" Now. don't forget" mo, !
won't" "Well, goodby." "Goodby."
Liars. both of them" grunted a red
barred man who had been trying TO
squeeze through. ''They never expect
to call on each other. and they know
h."-Philadelphia Record.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26
GUEST OF THE NATION
Prince Henry of Prussia and His
Suite Are Welcomed to
Washington.
DRIVEN TO THE WHITE HOUSE
Received by President Roosevelt
Given Noisy Welcome on Ar.
irving in New York.

Washington, Feb. 24.-Prince Hen
ry of Prussia and suite, accompanied
by the welcoming delegations from
both the president and German en-
bassy, arrived here at 1920 o'clock
In the morning, promptly on schedule
time. The trip from Baltimore to
Washington was without incident
Secretary of State Hay, Secretary Of
the Navy Long, Assistant Secretary
Of State Pearce, who had immediate
charge of the arrangements at the
depot, and Count Quadt and two other
attaches from the German embassy
awaited the arrival of the train at
the depot. They remained in an i'm
provised reception room, the walls Of
which were heavily draped with inter-
twining American and German flags.
The atmosphere was redolent with the
fragrance of flowers. The embassy
officials were in full uniform.
Bugle Call Announces Train.
A bugle call by cavalryman sta
toned outside announced the arrival
of the train. 1t was halted just out
side the depot, the engine detached
and the cars backed into position OPP
posite the receiving room, midway
down the trainshed. The welcoming
party passed quickly into the princes
car and informally extended to him
the welcome to the city.
A few moments later the party
emerged and passed to the reception
room. Commander COwles, President
Roosevelt's brother-in-law, and Adju-
tant General Corbin were the first to
alight and the prince was not far
behind them. Walking rapidly and
with the erect bearing of trained
naval officer, smiling to the group of
officials. detectives and newspaper
men, through double line of whom
he passed, saluting with touch of
his hand to the glittering chapeau he
wore, he crossed the carpeted depot
aisles and entered the reception room.
There he remained for about ten
minutes. Assistant Secretary Pearce
and Chief Wilkie stood at the door
while the prince was waiting.
Driven to the White House.
Finally Prince Henry, accompanied
by Secretary Hay and Rear Admiral
Evans, entered the last of the open
carriages. The carriages of the others
were drawn up In line and the princes
carriage dashed at rapid speed to the
head OF the column. Instantly the
police and military escorts wheeled
into position and the party started up
Pennsylvania avenue for the White
House.
At the White House President
Roosevelt and his cabinet received the
royal party with appropriate hOnors.
The executive branch of the govern
ment played the host i'm the morning
and at 4 o'clock the prince took a
glance at the legislative branch, going
to the capitol. where he saw both
house and senate In session.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26
Something That Will Do You Good

We know of no way in which we
can be of more service to our readers
than to tell them of something that
will be CT real good to them. For this
reason we want to acquaint them with
what we consider one of the very best
remedies on the market for coughs,
colds, and that alarming complaint,
Group. We refer to Chamberlain g
Cough Remedy. We have used ii
with such good results in our family so
long that it has become household
necessity. By its prompt use we
haven't any doubt but that it has
time and again prevented Group. Tue
testimony lie given upon our own ex-
perience, and we suggest that our
readers, especially those who have
small children, always keep it in their
homes as safeguard, against Group.
Camden q. e. Messenger. For sale
by Wangler Bros, druggists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26
Clerks Wise Suggestion.

II have lately been much troubled
with dyspepsia, belching and sour
stomach, "writes M. 5. Mead, leading
pharmacist of Attleboro, Mass. 81
could eat hardly anything without
suffering several hours. My clerk sug.
gested I try Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
which did with most happy results.
| have had no more trouble and when
one can go to eating mince pie, cheese
candy and nuts after such time, their
digestion must be pretty good. l en-
dorse Kodol Dyspepsia Cure heartily.
You don't have to diet. Eat all the
good food you want but don't overload
the stomach. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
digests your food. Engbretson Phar.
Wangler Bros
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26
Fatal Bob Sled Accident.

Pittsburg. Feb. 21,-At Wilmerding,
IN n bob sled accident, one young wo-
man was killed and four other coast
ers were injured. The dead woman is
Miss Mary Pnrseley, aged 10, ncc!;
broken and skull crushed. The wound
ed are: Miss j.. Margaret Jones, aged
IS: William Rath; Miss Frances
Chambers, aged IL. and Miss Alice
Burns, aged 10. All these suffered Sc
we're decorations and bruises. No
bones were broken.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26
scots Greys Are Cut Up.

London, Feb. 21.-A detachment of
the Scots Greys Second dragoons), one
of Great Britain's crack dragoon regi-
ments, has been cut up by the Beers
at Klipdam. Major q. w. Nj. Felden
and Captain Il. Ussher We're severely
wounded, two men We're killed, six
were wounded, and fOrty-six were
captured. The news was received
from Lord Kitchener In a dispatch,
dated Pretoria, Feb. 10.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26
They Are Going South

for the winter and have selected the
Burlington Cedar Rapids & North,
ern railway because it's the most
direct route either via Chicago or St
Louis The rates are always the
lowest over this line, and its agents
are fully posted as to the most con
venient route of travel to all winter
tourist resorts.
You are invited to call on or write
any of its agents for full information
or address.
JNO. G. FARMER
A. G. p. & T. A.,
t5-l-'02 Cedar Rapids. Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26
IN MEMORY OF WASHINGTON
His Natal Day Observed I'm an Appropri
ate Manner at Chicago and
Other Cities.

Chicago, Feb. Advantageous
birthday was observed all over the
country. the celebrations taking the
form of political meetings at some
points. At New York Democrats from
many states were the guests Of the
Manhattan club and talked of Democ-
racy. Bryan was not present, though
Hill and many other leaders We're.
Here there were exercises in the
schools and banquets by the Unioi,
League club, where Senator Beveridge
talked, and the Marquette club. There
was also great meeting at the Audi
forum. Then there were meetings at
number of other points, including
Peoria, Ills, and Ann Arbor, Mich.
At the latter place Bryan was the
speaker
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-02-26
The Last Heard Of Ii.

"My little boy took the Group one
night and soon grew so bad you could
hear him all over the house, "F. d.
Reynolds, Mansfield, o. 1--WE feared
he would lie, sut few doses of One
Minute Cough Cure quickly relieved
him and we went to sleep. That's the
last we heard of the group. Now isn't
a cough cure like that valuable?" One
Minute Cough Cure is absolutely safe
and acts immediately. For coughs,
colds, Group, grip, bronchitis and all
other throat and lung troubles it is a
certain cure very pleasant to take.
The little ones like it.
Engbretson Phar.
Wangler Bros.