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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-01-31

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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-02-15

should strike at the root of the evil. The abuse Of
power is characteristic failing Of the autocracy
of Russia well Of most governments STILL this
is no valid for advocating the abolishng Of
all power. That is absurd. It would be well to
abridge the powers of man over man. This would
meet the lofty ideals which Count Tolstoy so elo-
quently pleads for in the declining years of life
devoted to humanity.
Many people say that Count Tolstoy is social
ist an anarchist, and destroyer Of established
beliefs and customs. He afford to plead guilty
to these several indictments without serious harm to
his prestige sincere worker and follower of
Christ. His writings have made him famous through
out the civilized world and they more COM
ment and discussion than the pseudo ukases Of his
ruler. While his theories are-or seem to be-im-
practicable today, his contention for actual
freedom and less of the imaginary Sort will gather
millions Of adherents time unfolds the future.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-02-15
BECOMING DerON6ed.

Becoming Der07aSed.
The other day Jack London delivered an address
in which he stated that ten million people in
this country were afflicted with chronic starvation
The newspaper that contained synopsis of the
speech, also published another item the same
page describing dog hospital. Mr.. London stated
during his remarks that he knew of a woman gar
ment worker in Chicago who worked sixty hours and
received only forty cents. This appears to be
just that it is hardly credtable. But the speaker
knew what he was talking about, for he has seen
and lived the life of such persons.
It certainly looks tho civilization is
performing queer pranks in some parts of this
country. When hospitals are provided for dogs,
having numbered rooms expert nurses, and the dogs
fed on special diets, does it not appear that our
civilization is in need of stimulant? It cannot
be possible that, race, becoming de-
mented. If this is true, and that we treating
life comedy, it will not be long before our de-
rangement will cause us to build hospitals for hen
coops and hydrants
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-02-15
BURNING BRIDGES.

Burning BRIDGES.
How often do we remark, mentally, when con-
fronted by some future contingency: "Well we will
not burn that bridge until it is necessary" No
sooner do we give expression to this sage advice,
than Immediately begin to burn not only one, but
dozen bridges This, we believe is true of most
people. When the mind grasps an idea, it at once
begins to examine it in every detail It is we'll
enough to say that will not worry about certain
matter. But we do, nevertheless. No man can
avoid thinking of his wrongs, in specializing on
the outcome Of certain venture The number of
bridges burnt in this way, would make good-sized
bonfire.
Who say that Caesar did not cross the Rubi-
con- mentally thousand times before the actual cross
ing took place? Indeed he did. All prudent men do
the same thing every day in their lives. Altho a
transaction may not require immediate attention. we
cannot prevent the mind from reverting to it. In
order to the mind then from crossing the bridge
too often, it would be we'll to decide upon course
OF action at once and thus relieve it of many
weary journeys. It is true that we cannot wholly
dispense with burning bridges. The illumination
thus reflected upon proposition enables one to see
many difficult point-points which, perhaps, save
mans business prestige.
These mental journeys are only harmful when
made too frequently In moderation they are bene.
hcial in many ways
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-02-15
CW6O'S GeNer0situ.

CWb0's Generosity.
THE Cuban government has chosen an aus
pcious event in order to show it's gratitude toward
this nation The largness of the donation, and the
unanimity of her Legislators in granting the privilege
demonstrate that the Cubans kindly disposed
toward the iustrious occupant of the White House.
and America in particular.
Perhaps If the president had not been an active
participant in the liberation of the Pearl of the
Antilles, this bill would have encountered stubborn
opposition. It would have been pointed out that
the proposed measure would establish precedent
that might prove of great annoyance in the
future But this is exceptional case, and the
sentiment in the little island was so strong that the
bill went through with rush. This mark of esteem
will be highly appreciated in this country; and it
will bring the two nations in closer harmony than
heretofore, especially in their commercial inter.
changes.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-02-15
WeZZn1UN'S Experiment


WHEN Mr.. Wellman was given pre-emptory
orders to discover the north pole, it is strange that
he found it necessary to 60 to France in order to
properly equip the expedition. Itseems that France
is far ahead of other countries when it comes to
airships This is due to the persistency of the
French in attempting to navigate the air. In that
country hundreds of able balloonists constantly
experimenting, Of them with fattering success
If ever successful arship is invented, it is likely
works out the problem.
Since Mr.. Wellman has decided to let Santos
Dumont superintend the building of his airship,
several Americans have asserted the belief that they
could construct more serviceable craft. Perhaps
they can. No doubts their word. However,
what Mr.. Wellman wants is an airship, not imprac
tical theories. Something that will glide through
the air. and not Of those imaginary things that
is careening about in everybodys brain.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-02-15
TOZStOz/ ve Poz,,o

ZOLStOy Us. POUer.
Count ToLsToY has recently summarized the
Russian revolution being the of the doom
ofthe Christian world Very few people have taken Mr.
Tolstoys views seriously. He is looked upon as a
visionary-a dangerous" agitator. One of his
theories is that all authority exercised by man over
man should be abolished This appears Quixotic;
but when come to realize the extent of the abuse
OF power in Russia, and the ramifcations of those
powers. it is not surprising that Count Tolstoy
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-02-15
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A handout of advice makes poor brain sandwich
There many disappearing gums behind these stone
walls.
The vorite bird boys our large cities is the
"snipe"
St. Louis like other large Cities great number of counter
felt coppers
Mr. Bgelow reormers who get cold feet
when put the firing line.
Follow the advice of ward heller and you stripes
Follow the advice divine healer you
a shroud
An old maxim take bull by the Judge
from the noise and kicking that just president has
grabbed the beef trust.
Baron Rothschd pay Arctic flea Now
that quite bunch of money and it's
Yankee doesn't ring American bedbug baron
few minutes after his arrival ushered into
the BARRIERS chair and when Shorty official
deadly there to raise the cry Woodmn spare
those whiskers!
American who has been the foegn
fields of China for the three years. recently
Chnk It yellow pearl will make
a jewel for husband.
One hundred invade Ohios capitol sing
hymns shout haleuah and that the legislators grant
right local elections will tap
several barrels the of which has great
makers
the little count met Anna he making side jumps with hunger
and if her prayer for divorce granted will tough
But probably Anna will have pity him and occasionally
enough dough to chew
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-02-15
VIEWS AND REVIEWS.
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NTILL ANOTHER TRUST been lead to suppose that
industry had been gobbd by but hear that
the pulley forming trust Let hope will
smoothly
AGAZINE FOR PICKPOCKETS. The Pckbocket Journal
w. issued monthly in Paris. Contributions by
bers OF the light fingered fraternity and contains useful suggestions
Tor pocket plunderers The OF kept secret but it
regularly and sells for sixty copy
azine is The MIRRORS exchange list neither will
MIRROR readers with permitted" stamp on it.
AN KNOW THYSELF It that mans body contains
IVl bowlful of sugar Enough salt for full dinner Enough
fill Of 69 feet Enough iron make five carpet
acks Enough carbon make $3.50 pencils Enough phosphorus
to make 1864 boxes of matches Enough hydrogen fill balloon
that would lift himself Enough fat to make from lbs of candles
Enough "hota suocate 100000 In addition this
have water the brain, electricity the hair wheels
their head
THE VALUE OF STATISTICS It is common practice for
to try the consistency and Of their state
ments by the statistics Reading article lately wherein the
writer tried convince his readers the the dap
pearng forests this Thre million Of
timber the forests of the world day the
statistical And further all this lumber ebony
wouldn't be lawful after whereas
pine certainly would be alarm Sta
tistics about as reliable ST. Louis "copper""
BENEFICIAL SETTLEMENT WORK Every little while we
of establishments benevolent phanhrop
communities for the uplifting mankind of
ventures become laudabe and beneficial probabilities The Salvation
New York has opened Womans Settlement House which
full Of novel features and destined boon the dwell
the crowded districts The good will
the fact that outright charity but that the parake of
this meant institution will learn appreciate the lesson of
industrial occupation and its resulting gain In Miss Booths estab
shment will be permitted the of the laundry sewing
etc. for the OF doing work for others thus enabling
make living for themselves The undertaking certainly
most praiseworthy
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-02-15
Enumeration ZNcreOsInS


WHEN we consider the increase of those seeking
homes in this country cease to wonder why so
many people in favor of restricted immigration
laws. The report for 1905 shows that 1927, APO
people were admitted to this country Considering
that only 279948 people arrived during the year of
1885, it seems as tho Europe we're being depopulated.
Ii this increase is continued during the coming ten
years. it may be necessary for the United States to
extend it's borders It is true that there is no i'm
mediate danger of this country becoming congested
Those leaving for Canada and other foreign parts,
number many thousands. This outflow helps to
relieve the situation, and has soothing effect on
the Of the agtator who fears that this
try is being overpopulated.
Something must he wrong with the countries
across the sea when SO many people constantly
leaving for other climes. While it is admitted that
there conditions in this country that far from
perfect, America, rule, offers greater opportun
ties than are found in most European countries.
However, the magnet that attracts the most of them
is the stories of the colossal fortunes that have been
made IN a few years. AS result, New York and
other big cities overcrowded while the virgin
soil of the West remains undisturbed
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-02-15

wELL-KNowN New York banker predicts that
this country will witness protracted period of
unrest in financial circles. No doubt this prophecy
will be verified if Mr. Jerome begins active proceed
ings against the insurance officials
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-02-15
n 0 TIC E.

ALL PERSONS receiving copies of THE MIRROR who are
not regular lists will please consider such
sample copies IT, after reading, conclude that THE
MIRROR is worthy Of send to this
Office trial subscription published above.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-02-15

MISTAKES happen to all welLregulated homes
and Offices. Recently the foreman of a paper made
up marriage notice under the head of "Rumors of
Another War;" and the editor hasn't been seen around
his old haunts since.-Stillwater Gazette.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-02-15

HERoIsM 10 the self-devotion Of genius man
ifesting itself in action-Hare
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-02-15

THE MIRROR weekly published In the Minnesota State
edited
objects be
intellectual prisoners acquant
public with the psychological
aid peng prejudice which has been
the sinister mans eredemptOn The entirely
public its financial time there
should would expended the
interests of prison library
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-10-05
The Crumpet story.

Oliver Wendell Holmes professed to
have profound respect for the Dutch,
possibly on account Of what he used
to call 1.-The European aborigines of
America" being Dutch. He gave an
aspect of slyness to his respect which
inspired the idea that it was not I'M
tempered by humor, but he maintained
that the Dutch, In spite of their stoldi-
~. had great deal of humor them
selves. "For instance" he would say.
'the trumpet story has a Dutch ORR
GIN" What Is the trumpet story
people would ask. And he would tell
them that II had many variants, but
the one with which he was familiar
was about a man.who was going to,Jq@
hanged and was asked whether he had
any last request to make and said Ne
would like to have dozen hot crum-
pets. very buttery. because he had new
er dared to eat more than one before.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-10-05
Zoroastrsan Beliefs.

The Zoroastrian faith acknowledges
Ormazd, Ahura Mazda, Lord Wis
DOM" as the supreme god, with six
archangels, Amesha Spenta, and a
company of angels, Yazata, about him
to rule and guide the world. The in
fernal host of fends and archfends
who war against heaven and strive to
destroy the future life of man is led by
Anra Mainyu, the evil spirit. In dis
cussing with these Zoroastrians the
subject of the origin of evil / found
that they look upon the supreme being,
Ahura Mazda, as comprising within
himself the two powers of good and
evil-namely, Spenta Mainyu, the holy
spirit, and Anra Mainyu, the evil spir-
1t. This is similar to the monothestic
view held by the Parss of India in
opposition to the statement frequently
made that Zoroastrianism is pure dual
ISM They believe also in the resurrec-
ton of the dead, which their faith has
taught them since early times, and this
doctrine is connected with the belief
that there win come a saviour or mes
siah, called the Saoshyant.-A. V. VIII
liams Jackson in Century.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-10-05
Great Day at Morrice.

The Knights of Columbus and a large
crowd of friends ait ended dedication
services at the Morrice cemetery Wed
nesday, the religious services being
omitted because the statue was not in
readiness. The procession headed by
tie clergy in carriages, followed by, the
lansing band and the Knights of Co
lumbus marched to the cemetery and
Father Slane, of Owosso, opened the
exercises with prayer. FIR. Kelley, of
Ann Arbor, talked briefly on the SUBJ
ject of commemoration of the dead
Lunch was then served by the ladies of
st. Mary's parish, about 400 being seat
ed. After lunch FIR. O'Rafferty, of Nor
rice, acted as POSTMASTER and called up
on FIR, Hayes, of Coldwater, and Byron
p. Hicks, of Durand. The latter cap
tured the crowd by his witty and inter
esting talk.
A tug of war for the ladies, music
and sports were INDUCED in and at three
o'clock the crowd marched to the ball
ground to see Owosso and Lansing
teams play.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-10-05
Blind From Birth.

It would be of great interest to know
how much Helen Keller, losing her
sight at nineteen months, really retain
ed of the sense of sight. With Laura
Bridgman, a woman of much less in
tellect, there was evidently little or
nothing left, even as a memory. With
her taste and smell were very feeble,
so that communication with the world
was, indeed, through a narrow pas
sage. Her sensitiveness to vibration
was so fine that without any trace of
the sense of hearing she was aware OF
the tolling of bell. But her biogra-
pher, giving us in detail the record Of
the slow steps of her education, tells
us little of what idea she was able to
form of things. 1t is Schopenhauer
who gives one hint of what we all
want TO know of the born blind. He
says that a man blind from birth to
whom sight was given by an operation
put his hand to his eye to grasp there
and not in their place the things he
saw.-London Chronicle.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-10-05
Garland.

Mr. and Mrs Nelson Mitchell enter
tanned friends from Canada last week
Bert Pray and family have moved
to Elsie-Mrs Cora Mitchell enter
tanned tho Ladies Aid society last week
Thursday daughter was born to
Henry Binger and wife recently-Mrs
l. Waters spent part of the week with
Mrs Williams, of North Fairfield
Mrs Louis Shickle, of Elsie, and Mrs
Jay Miller, of Owosso, were present at
the Aid society meeting here last week
Mr. and Mrs John Richmond and
daughter, Mabel. attended the wed ding
of Miss Julia Goethe and Elm er Ryon
at Laingsburg last week Wednesday,
The Fairfield Township Sunday School
association held profitable convention
at Olney, Sept. 90. About forty from
this vicinity were present.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-10-05
Sugar Company Wins.

Corunna, Oct. 3.-Special-At the
conclusion of the presentation of ev-
idence for the plaintiff today, Judge
Miner took the case of Robert White
of Owosso, VS.. the Owosso Sugar
Co., from the jury, and directed a
verdict for the defendant, on the
grounds that supreme court decis-
ions were generally against allow
ing such cases to be passed upon by
a jury.
On Nov. 10, 1904, White was
working at the sugar factory in Owes
so, and was hosting a door to the
floor above when his hand was caught
between the door and the side of the
pit. He alleges that ankylosis set
in and that the hand-the rights
almost useless, as two fingers have
become so contracted that they are
permanently wedged against the
palm and cannot be moved.
Judge Miners point, in taking the
case from the jury is that according
to the statutes, where the risk or
danger in any employment is obvious
ly incident to such employment, and
is just as apparent to the servant as
to the master, the injured party can
not recover.
There is no supreme court decis-
ion squarely on the point, and Walsh
& Pardee, attorneys for White, will
take the case up to secure one. Mr..
Pardee claims that Justice Cooley's
decisions on cases approximately
similar have been that where the
danger is visible, but where the en-
ploye cannot comprehend the dam
ger, he is entitled to the verdict of
jury This, he claims, was the
basis of the White case: the man
could see the danger of injury but
could not comprehend 1t.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-10-05
Six Mile Creek.

The farmers are drawing beets which
pay about the best of any crop raised
this year-Several are putting in
wheat this week, better late than never
Waldo Royce is carrying the mail
this week, giving his father rest
The Farmers club meeting at G c Days
last week, was we'll attended. Maple
Hill farm is very appropriate name
for the place, as there is row of
beautiful maple trees the width of the
farm and beyond-Mrs Jerry Pierce
will visit friends in Wisconsin next
week-Reub Weidman is running the
cider mill this week.-Mrs. ID H Day
returned to her home in Owosso on
Monday-Mr and Mrs George Irland
visited Mr. and Mrs Frank Tucker near
Bennington few days this week-E
Hart had sale on Wednesday and will
move to Lansing soon-W f Collins
bought E Harris farm and will take
possession next week.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-10-05
Mechani.m of the human pody.

The human body is an epitome in ma
ture of all mechanics, all hydraulics,
all architecture. all machinery of every
kind. There are more than $40 mechan-
ical movements known to mechanics
today. and all of these are but modlfi-
cations of those found in the human
body. Here are found all the bars,
levers, joints, pulleys, pumps, pipes,
wheels and axles, ball and socket
movements, beams, Orders, trusses.
buffers, arches, columns, cables and
supports known to science. At every
point mans best mechanical work can
be Shown to be but adaptations Of
processes Of the human body, revela-
tlon of FIRST principles used In nature.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-10-05
Charmlnely Entertained.

The Current Topic Club was enter
tanned Yesterday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. T. o. Christian, the retiring
president. The hostess evidently spared
no pains for the enjoyment of her
guests, who assembled at one o'clock.
1t was distinctly floral entertainment.
The rooms were artistically decorated
with trailing vines interspersed with
bright red. Each lady had been asked
to represent some flower and the old
fashioned flowers were mostly in EVIL
dence as their quaint names suggested
many ideas for representation. A half
hour was spent in pleasant chat, then
an elaborate four course luncheon was
served, the ladies finding places at the
daintily laid tables with flowers. When
full justice had been done to the good
things" Mrs. Josephine Gould arose
and in her usual happy manner acted as
toastmistress. Mrs. Albert Todd re-
sponded to the toast, THE Clubs His
tory" given in witty rhyme. Miss
Georgia Colt in few terse remarks re-
sponded to "Our Absent Members"
Mrs. M. d. Roth toasted "The Men,"
Mrs. S. T. VanDusen responded to "a
Forward Look" Mrs. E. F. Dudley,
"The Current Topic Club" Mrs. Gould
then proposed toast to 1.-THE Retiring
President" and Mrs. c. w. Loring in
few well chosen words responded.
The remainder of the afternoon was
spent in filling out the dainty cards,
painted to represent daisies, with the
flowers represented by the club mem.
bers, Mrs. A. D. Whipple having the
largest number correct was presented
with bouquet of pink roses,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-10-05
Burton.

Born, to Rev. and Mrs. j. d. Young
a son, Sept 30--Mr A Z Cadz was at
the county seat on business one day this
week.-Mrs. John Potter is quite ill.
DR. g L Cramer of Owosso, is attending
her-James Ockerman, who has been
laid up with conclusion of the brain, is
improving under the skilled treatment
OF DIR s S @ Phippen-Geo Sauls is re-
siding and giving his house a coat of
paint. Wish others would follow his
example-Mr and Mrs John jackson
and Mr. and Mrs w Fl Mapes, of Stock
bridge. were the guests of Mr. and Mrs
K l. Smith two days last week.-Mrs.
j w Rose spent last week in Detroit
with her son Charles and wife-Mr
and Mrs r E Vincent and two sons
spent one day this week with A e Cadz
and wife-Mrs Eliza Glover, of Jack
son, is nursing Mrs d Young-Rev
ID s Cramer and wife took dinner with
DR. @ L Cramer, of Owosso, Tuesday
James Barrett, of this place, is in very
poor health at present-Owing to the
illness of G p Reed, the Prohibition
nominee for governor, Rev G Hailed,
of Ovid spoke in his place Sunday
Roy Bromley is again in the employ of
E Merell & Co., driving the grocery
wagon Mrs Joe Gates spent Tuesday
with her mother, Mrs Joseph Purvis--
Mesdames Susan and Ruth Wright
were in town one day this week calling
on the sick.