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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-09-29
A Survival Of the Primitive.


A Philadelphia philosopher thus
explains the general preference for
wall table in restaurant: "Prim-
tive man ate in peril. The cave
bear, the tooth tiger, even
some warrior of his own kind, was
apt at any moment to leap upon
him and devour his food and per-
haps himself. Therefore he took
his meals with his back against
cliff or in the corner of two ad]oin-
ing cliffs, if possible, and with the
open country before him. That,
you see, was the safest way for
him to eat. Hecould not then be
surprised.
'And we still have in us that
memory of the primitive man, and
we still unconsciously, when we
sit down to our repasts, choose
places that give us wall for our
protection. That and not desire
to see things is what causes us to
pick out walls and corners. You
can see as we'll from the middle of
a room or from any other place,
you know
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-09-29
Hope.

A cherries afternoon in Decem-
Der. A little woman bending over
some sewing. Perhaps 1t is en-
broidery. It may be a child's
garment. A close observer would
notice an occasional tear gather
and silently fall, to be hurriedly
brushed away. A little tot, not more
than four years old is playing in
the corner. Presently she tires OF
her game. and comes over to her
mother. The little one studies
the face of the woman, noting the
troubled expression.
"What is mamma crying for?
lent papa tomin' home petty
soon?"
eyes, we hope so, before great
while, dear"
"Is he tomin' home tomorrow
"No, dear, not tomorrow"
won't he tell Sanity Claus to
bring me big dollie, what shuts
her eyes, an goes to seep?"
"No, dear; papa will not see
Sanity this Christmas; but perhaps
he will bring you something"
"But papa will be home the next
time. won't hep
eyes, dear, we hope So"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-09-29
The Battle 6 round of Modern
Thought.

The Chicago Record Herald
has conceived the unique idea of
assigning page of it's Sunday edi-
ton to the public for the free dis
cussion of important questions of
the day. Under the head, 'The
Battle Ground of Modern Thought
an opportunity is offered to the
public for the sane discussion of
all problems engaging the atten-
ton of theAmerican people. Writ
ers of ability present their views
on subjects not generally treated
in the daily press, and Record
Herald readers generally are in
vited to join the debate. The fair
est, most forceful and original
contributions are published. The
following are few of the subjects
which have been discussed since
this department was first estab-
lished:
"Is Blacklisting Within the
Law?"
'Trusts and the Proper Way to
Regulate Them"
'sGreat Peril That Besets Pagan
China
Liquor Trade and Its Evil
Consequences"
care Free Books Wanted in
Public Schools?"
"Inhumanity to Animals"
.'New Struggles for the Negro"
The Record Herald discIaims
any responsibilities for the dogmas
upheld, the theories advanced or
the panaceas advocated. Preserves
the right only to preserve order, to
keep out personalities and rancor
and to see that good temper and
candor characterizes the discuss
sions. -Adv
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-09-29
Narcissus was very unhappy, and
after that he had ia 90 HUNTING nv

Narcissus was very unhappy, and
after that he had to 60 hunting by
himself. Once, when he was thirsty
he came to a stream, and was just
bending down to drink when he
saw his own face in the water. He
had never seen it before, and
thought it was the face of his dear
sister. So he tried to catch hold
of her, but could not. When he
mad tried for long time he was
SO disappointed that he killed him.
self. Then the fairies came in the
night to bury him, but they only
found pretty white flower which
is still called "Narcissus." Lon
don News.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-09-29
Where Narcissus Came From.

Years and years ago, and ever SO
many years before, there lived far
away in lovely country a youth
who was the most beautiful man
in the world. His name was
Narcissus, and he had a sister as
beautiful as himself, whom he
loved very much. Narcissus often
used to 60 hunting in the woods
with his sister. Each of them
knew that the other one was very
beautiful, but they did not know
the same about themselves. You
see, they had no looking glasses
in those days. at least only the
mermaids had them and they
never lent them to any one else.
One day the girl died, and poor
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-09-29

Cove, when Mrs. III. turned to me
and said: Where is the boyY'
"Where, indeed?" | replied.
He's gone, said Mrs. III.
Too true; and our baskets had
gone with him.
CPL have him arrested" said
she.
perhaps he will come back
"Stuffr' said Mrs. III.
Then began search for the boy.
We looked the market over. No
boy. ITO think" said Mrs. H.,
"that we must loose our market
ing"
'sToo badp' said I.
"And that dear little veal roast"
she sobbed.
"And the pocket" said I. See
ing Mrs III. in tears, a big police
man approached and asked the
trouble. "a boy said Mrs. H.,
"ran off with our baskets" "Come
to the station house." said he, land
make complaint, and we will try
to find him."
So basketless we went to the
station house. The desk sergeant
heard Mrs. H's story, and asked:
"What sort Of a looking boy was
hep"
"He was colored boy"
Chow big?" asked the sergeant.
Gle was bigger than my hus-
band" Here l stretched until [
could almost see the third button
on the clerks coat behind the rail-
ing.
''Can you describe him?' the
sergeant asked turning to me.
Cali coons look alike-"I began,
when Mrs. 81. interrupted with:
"He was rather TALL"
"What color? jet black?'' asked
the sergeant.
NO." said Mrs. H.. she was
more of a brown serge color; about
like my last falls dress"
"No." said I; che was lighter
than your fall dress"
"Shall 1 put that DOWN." asked
the clerk. The sergeant laughed,
and told Mrs. Fl. that the officers
would look out for any boy with
two baskets, and we slowly wendell
our way homeward. AS we turned
the corner before our house, we
saw the boy with the two baskets
sitting on our steps.
"Why," said I, show did you
get here?"
Didn't you say 8l9 Logan
Avenue?" he returned.
eyes, that's right" said I.
Mrs. 81. was so pleased to regain
the lost provender that she never
objected when I handed the boy a
half dollar. But said she, II
was right; he is exactly the color
of that Dress" And if l hadn't
stopped her, she would have COM
pared the two side by side.
HARLEY.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-09-29
MRS. H. GOES
& EREAFTER," said Mrs. H
one evening, II shall go to
market for our supplies"
"Why?" [ asked.

w OIL, bdlu ouC, Vic SIOOA-
grocer has been sending me such
vegetables lately that it's sin tc
pay for them
''In that case, don't SIM
ooh, he makes me pay for them
whether [ want to or MOI" said
Mrs. III.
How SOP"
why, he sends a bill with
them"
"Oh," said [.
And SO it was settled that Mrs.
Ell. should go to market. 1t was
further settled 10y herr that l
should accompany her. "For,' .
explained she, ''you have such
good judgmentin selecting things .
I felt fattered, tho I suspected
Mrs. III. really regarded me as a
handy basket carrier. Neverthe-
less, l was too diplomatic to sug-
gest the idea.
"We can take two baskets, -
said Mrs. H.; zone for the knick-
knacks, and the other for the heavy
things"
'''Tis well" [ humbly replied.
The Saturday market began at
2 p. M, and at that hour we
started from home. [ had basket
on each arm, while Mrs. 81. was
burdened with pair of gloves
and her purse, diminutive affair
capable of holding about So cents.
"We had better go to the meat
market to buy the roast" said
Mrs. FL.
"All right" said [.
To the meat market we went.
Mrs. 81. sized up the different
butchers who stood behind their
counters clad in Immaculate white
aprons and jackets.
(Which one shall we choose?"
she asked.
They are all good" said I; ''but
I like that mans appearance over
there; the one with the side whisk-
oers.''
"Oh, no." said Mrs. H., she is a
pork butcher. 1 want veal roast
tomorrow"
So we wandered along the wide
aisle looking for an eligible veal
butcher. Presently Mrs. II. said:
'There's a nice looking man, and
he's veal butcher, toor' She
pointed to a very attractive look
ing stall, over which was a sign
proclaiming to all the world that
August Schwartzmeyer slaugh-
tered young calves with utter
abandon. A picture of two of the
victims adorned the sign, calling
forth Mrs. HIS admiration to the
extent that she said, "It is such a
pity to kill dear little COWS lust to
get veal"
'Have you veal roast?' asked
Mrs. Fl. of the butcher.
Eyes, MISS" said the butcher.
about how big a one do you
want?"
"About this big" said Mrs. H.,
measuring with her hands space,
approximately, eight by ten inches.
pretty small" said the butcher;
shut I think I can fix it."
'There's only two in our family y
volunteered Mrs. Fl.
The butcher smiled, and swung
q side of veal to his meat block,
and in a moment he had served
about as small a roast as the Law
allowed him to cut. Several other
customers had come to the stall by
now, and the butcher asked Mrs
III. briskly: "Shall I put a poke,
in it?'
Mrs. Fl turned to me and said
1sD, W. want pocket in it?"
uxu %,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-09-29

den we will 60 for a ride wifi
de horsies, an papa will let me
drive, won't he?'
eyes, DEAR
The doorbell rings, and the
postman hands in letter. Ex-
pectancy lights up the mothers
face. Joy turns to surprise; then
to disappointment. The letter is
one she wrote fortnight ago, re-
turned to her. It may be that she
failed to append the "Box B. L."
She hastens to the cabinet, and
writes, in part: "My dear boy
No doubt you have thought we
have forgotten you; but our
thoughts and prayers are ever with
you 'Papa's girl is not 50 wellas
we would like to have her, but the
doctor says her ailment is not of a
serious nature. Generally, our
health is good, and we are getting
along nicely; and best Of all, our
neighbors are SO kind and consider
ate. The baby is ever planning
what we will do when papa comes
home, and I, too, dear, am anxious
ly awaiting that happy day"
In the prison is a lonely man,
impatiently awaiting letter from
home. It is a stormy Sunday morn
ing Just the day for an attack
of the blues. "Chapel?" asks the
guard. The mans first impulse is
to say, 'ENo." Then thinking that to
go to service will at least be
change from the present monoto-
ny, he answers, "Yes."
The sermon, or rather the text,
is one he has heard announced
many times before. It will not in
terest him. He let's his thoughts go
to the little home in the valley,
and vaguely wonders why they
have so long neglected to write.
Have they forgotten him? No; he
must put that thought away. His
reverie is broken by a stray SUM-
beam which has penetrated the
threatening clouds. The man
chances up at it. His attention is
arrested by a sentence in the ser
mon. It seems to be different
from what he expected. Evident
ly the minister is not leading the
congregation through purgatory
to the celestial fields, but through
beautiful valley. The guides
are faith and hope. If not faith
in future life, why faith in man.
kind, and, above all, faith in your
self and hope for the best there is
in store.
The man returns to his cell. His
eyes become accustomed to the
dim light, and he discovers let
ter thrown in during his absence.
Picking it up and recognizing the
dear familiar hand, he hastily
reads the contents. He finds that
they are all we'll, that he has not
been forgotten, that they anxious
ly await the happy reunion, and
hope the time will not be far dis
tant. He reads and re-reads the
loving words from home.
Presently, as if by magic, the
cell is lighted. Electric light?
Yes, perhaps. But it is SO happi-
ly blended with the light of Hope
kindled in his breast that what
seemed a dreary, broken life few
hours ago, is now changed to one
of cheerful, almost joyous expect
ancy. lll9.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-09-29
MARKETING

out what the pocket is for sale

Just then lady customer said
to Mrs. H.: eff you are going to
stuff the roast, you will need a
pocket in it,
! "Well,' said Mrs. Fl. to the
butcher, "put pocket in it and
please, sir, cut it on a bias"
While the butchercutthe pocket
the lady customer said: "You see
the pocket is for the filling, and
after it is filled you must sew it
up"
II will hem stitch it, said Mrs.
II.
''Yes," bIurted, "and the trim
mings will be of fur with pearl
buttons down the front"
Nobody said anything, evidently
taking me for Mrs HIS demented
husband.
She paid the butcher, and we
went into side aisle to get some
canned goods. She bought six
cans of corn, six of tomatoes and a
half dozen cans of peas. cam I
to carry this bunch of stuff" [
asked.
eyes," said Mrs. H., ''you surely
don't want me to carry it, do your"
"No; but tell me, why you buy
SO many cans of stuff when you
could just as easily buy them at
the corner grocery near homer"
"Why, they charge a half cent
to a cent more a can, and you
know you told me to be econom-
ical!"
Knowing the futility of arguing
with Mrs. H., I silently took up
the basket, which was becoming
heavy, and followed her to the
farmers wagons on the street. We
came face to face with the old
woman who had sold us the live
chickens the previous spring.
"And how are the chickens?" she
asked.
'They are going finely said
Mrs. H.; "all except the rooster;
he's too lazy. All he does is to
crow"
The old woman bestowed pity
ing glance on Mrs. H., and we
went to farmers stall and bought
big pumpkin. Next she bought
onions, and turnips, and cabbage
until her money gave out. She
then called on me to supply the
deficit. I knew I could rest awhile
in getting the money out, SO [ set
the basket down. Right then
colored boy came up, and asked:
Garry your basket, boss?'
"Yesw said I before Mrs. Fl.
could object, and greatly relieved
I followed her to stall where a
man kept celery.
"How much is your salary?"
asked colored woman as we
approached.
THAT'S a rather personal ques-
tion," said the man; "but it's $40
a week, if you must know" The
colored woman walked away in
amazement.
Mrs. Fl. timidly said: "How
much is your celery?'
Eight cents pound" said the
man.
"Don't you think you are little
dear?" said she.
Cali the ladies say so,' replied
the man.
1t was Mrs. HIS turn to walk
away, which she did. I dutifully
followed, the boy bringing up the
rear.
/
"Say boss" said the boy, chow
far do you liver"
II live at 819 Logan Avenue, .
said I. The boy groaned.
/ Mrs. 81. suddenly turned into
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-09
Resolutions and Speech.

tariff schedualS are sacred, and when
from changed conditions, any schedule
shall have become too high, or un
necessary, we believe it should be
changed in accordance with the pro
tective policy of the party, SO as to Sc
cure the greatest good for the greatest
number"
A resolution was passed fixing the
basis Of representation for the Thirc
congressional district convention fol
year 1906, to one delegate for each 25(
votes, or major fraction thereof, cast iL
the several counties for the nominee
Of this convention.
Resolved, That we are opposed tt
the removal of the state capital from
Madison, and deprecate any and al
agitation for such action"
MR.. BABCOCK's SPEECH.
Mr.. Chairman and Gentleman OF
the Convention: Since I have had the
honor to represent the Third con-
gressional district in congress | have
held it to be my duty to remain at my
post during the sessions of congress
That [ right, to the best of my ability
discharge, in the interest OF the
district, and in the general interest,
the duties of my position. Adhering
to the rule which has governed me
upon that subject, [ have not felt at
liberty to leave my post of duty to
promote, by my personal presence
and effort in the district, my re-
nomination. | know you will not
criticise me for coming home long
enough to thank you in person, and,
through you, the republicans of this
district, for this renewed expression
of their confidence, which I value
more than any office.
| have rested easy in the abiding
faith that the people of this district,
which have served to the best of
my ability through so many years,
would not allow themselves to be
influenced to my prejudice by
organized efforts from outside the
district or by any insinuations, half
truths, false differences, and downright
calumny. value far above a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-09

Following are the resolutions
adopted by the congressional con-
vention at Baraboo last Thursday,
and the speech of acceptance de-
livered by Mr.. Babcock. The
speech is able andistraightforward.
There is no attempt to dodge OF
cover up any of the questions re-
Gently under discussion:
RESOLUTIONS:
1--WE renew and reaffirm our allegi-
ance to the republican party, and in
dorse the splendid record Of our in
trepid leader, Theodore Roosevelt,
and instruct the delegates to the
national convention selected this day
to give him their earnest support.
His fidelity to the people, his courage
and manhood, his magnificent Amer
icanism demand that he be continued
as president for the next presidential
term.
"We most heartily and cordially in
dorse the splendid-record in congress
of the Hon. j. w. Babcock and COM
mend his work to the farmer, the
dalrymen, and the laboring men of
the district. We commend his efforts
in behalf of good government in the
District of Columbia, and most es-
pecially commend his untiring de-
votion to every interest and every want
of the people of the Third district,
that he has so we'll represented, and
the magnificent work done by him in
the five successful campaigns for the
perpetuation of the republican party
and republican principles.
"These eminent services entitle him
to the gratitude not only of the repub-
licans Of this district but of the re-
publicans of the nation.
"We heartily indorse the position of
our representative on the tariff SEIZED
ules, and renew our allegiance to the
policy of the republican party.
ITO this policy the country is to a
large degree indebted for it's wonder
full industrial growth and prosperity.
In its application it is just, fair and
IMPARTIAL. We do not believe that
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-09
Sevastopol.

The death Of Mrs. Jno. Powell Oc-
Cured last Friday evening, after a
lingering illness of several months.
She leaves to mourn her loss hus-
band and two daughters. Services
were conducted at the family home
Sunday by the Rev. R. B. Bennett.
Hugh Orion took his departure
from our village last week, after
having spent several years 'among
us. There is vacant chair that
cannot be filed. So says Ambrose.
Joe FRANKIE left for ST. Paul last
Thursday and expects to engage IN
railroad work. David Spaith and
wife drove to Lancaster last Satur
day.
The force of men engaged by the
C. B. & @. doing the concrete work
on the Grant river bridge com
pleted their part of the work anc
departed for the Chippewa river
where they will do similar work
It is reported that a petition is
being circulated for Signers with
! a viewto voting on the question
of removing the town hall, nov
located in the village of Potosi. tx
British Hollow. The opposition, wh'
will oppose such move, will mex
appear arrayed in war paint.
Miss Title Stewert is visiting the
Macke family at Lancaster.
Chas. Patzner returned to Fenni
more Saturday.
There was a jolly high schoo
leap year party given by Miss
Mertie UT Friday evening. Those
present were Otto Fure, Grover
Vogelsberg, Ed Hoffman, Henry
Schumacher, Eddie Wilmott, FREQ
Elskamp, Will Miller, and Misses
Cora barrow, Lille Schumacher
Eva Wilmott, Florence Keener
Viola Keener and Genevieve Camp
bell.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-09

Commercial hotel with very auspi-
cious prospects. The directors
acted wisely in selecting Mr..
Schumacher as their superior officer.
He is possessed of a keen foresight
in business and financial matters,
as has been demonstrated in the
success he has made of his own
business, which under his manage
ment has grown from a small
beginning and very limited means
to one of large proportions. His
honesty and integrity is unques-
toned and must of a necessity add
strength to any institution or bust
ness undertaking. Mr.. Seippel, the
vice president, needs no introduce
ton to the public. He is member
of the firm of Seippel Bros, who
conduct the lumber yard here, and
is largely interested in the lumber
business in Dubuque, where he
resides. He is regarded as a man OF
unusual good ability and con-
sentative ideas.
G.. J. Ragatz, the cashier, is a
young man born and raised in
Dubuque he has a high moral
standing and comes highly recon-
mended as to fitness and quail
fications and will discharge the
duties of the office with credit to
himself and the banks patrons.
The directors, too, are men pos
sessed of more than ordinary
ability, and their influence adds
stability to the institution. 1t is
needless to say that any funds
entrusted to the banks keeping
will be guarded with as much zeal
and fidelity as has been in keeping
with the private interests of those
directly interested. A savings de-
partment for the children will be a
feature of the bank. Deposits of
Is cents and upwards will be re-
ceived and interest paid thereon
semi annually.