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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-26
.An101tr PrOpre.

JUST because of the English peers received
personal letter from Emperor William anent the
dangers of swollen navy, the people of England
seem to be more annoyed than if foreign army had
actually landed on her shores The letter was sim
ply dealing with the economical phase Of the sub
ject, and not to insist to advise what must be
done in the line of naval estimates. The London
Times is responsible for the expose, and it is now
likely to be classed among the sensational journals
of the metropolis.
Considering the deep feeling such an insignif-
cant incident stirred up is seevident that there
is affection between the two races, their rulers
the contrary Notwithstanding OF course there used
to be time when the two countries stood shoulder
to shoulder the battlefield but those halcyon days
past Today they fear each other worse than
actual enemies and every they make is closely
scrutinized by the other for hidden motive This
extreme hatred that exists between the various
tionates shows how impossible it is to approach any
thing like universal peace The same state of affairs
exists in this country and in the orient we'll in
Europe. From time immemorial the inhabitants of
each nationality have shown bitter antagonism
against each other. generally ending in fight of
more or less danger to each other.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-26
RiOtOl1S Students.

RIOtOl1S Students.
The students of the Ann Arhor Mich, Univer-
sity recently gave exhibition of ungentlemanly
conduct that should disbar them from the homes of
good society for many day. Being dispeased
with the management of a theatre which they at
tended in body, the students proceeded to wreck
the playhouse On the arrival of the police and the
fire department. who hastily called to quell the
disturbance, the chappies turned them and bat
tie royal took place, the honors of being about
even.
It is difficult to understand why these young
gentlemen should imagine that it is of the pre-
negatives of students 10 create such disturbances
any other class of men had committed such depre-
daton they would be made to suffer for their act.
No one would step forward with the puerie excuse
by saying that it simply display of youthful
enthusiasm and therefore should be condoned. Every
one of these young know better than to assault
policemen and wreck furniture in theatre. In fact,
they should set example of culture and good man.
ners instead of giving exhibitions of traits common
to II barroom loafer and Bowery tough. The faculty
is considerably wrought up over the matter, and
wholesale dismissals may follow.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-26
Treatment of Criminals.

Ex-copvicts who do rule remind society
Of their For that alone really able Eng
sh article by named H. B. Montgomery
ment of criminals interesting and readable But it than
entertaining It shows whatever have been the
tense of the that he has heart well head He has
soul He with his subject with apologies for his past
convincing that he has something born of
which neither official know
WE'LL 1t good and since have got into the
of preaching churches the subject and
the following excerpt is offered:
eff be for the punishment should
be sharp long and stupid weknown fact and
verify from experience that after comparatively
in jail the only effect of Imprisonment the
to drive home him the fact OF It's extreme stupidity After two
three years utterly fails have punitive effect whatever and
only degrade the prisoner
physical deterioration But tho advocate short
during the of those At the
official sanction given the faacy that
every should be punished alike the number Of
prison punished at ALL To punish alike
treat alike but those responsible
of Engish system evidently think
it does
would repeat, make short and would
and the reform of objective points to be
and be intelgeny attempted would teach
useful and them train and develop their
would get rid Of their present dull and stupid routine
fetch and surely the dull
est and most stupid thing would do all h but
time productive of much good undoubtedly would be-
largely the desired effect unless society changes it's at
the world The attitude OF
one man the may him recruit into the ranks of
professional crime."-Chcago Tribune
Always ccumspc and courteous Bear the faults OF some
mponess Others and pardon everybody sooner than Your
self.-Elbert Hubbard.
win, but bound to be true am not
succeed bound live up what light have
with anybody that stands right stand with him while he
lis tight part with him when he is wrong-Lincoln
Repeated failures probably that world is onto
Gilbert Hubbard.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-26
PROTECTING Human Life

AT THE present time the people are very en-
phatic in their demands for ireproof buildings Of
every description-hotes, theatres tenement houses,
schools, and churches should all be absolutely fire.
proof This question is being forced to the front by
the many CHASTITY accidents which have taken place
during the past few years. and each such catastrophe
emphasizes mans shortsightedness in providing for
his safety
We are prone to boast of our wonderful prog
ress and enlightenment, but our vanity is rebuked
in forceful manner whenever the papers chronicle
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-26
NOTICE.

ALL PERSONS receiving copies Of MIRROR who
regular lists will please consider such sample
copies IT, after reading conclude that
il worthy Of patronage send this Office for
trial subscription at rates published above.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-03-26

MIRROR a published in the Minnesota State
and edited
objects
tho prisoners acquant
public disseminate pathological
dspeng prejudice which
sefredempon The entirely
financial support If there
surplus money
interests prison library.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-09-16
A Travelling Mans EXperiencc.

Il must tell you my experience ON
from Pendleton to lie Grandc. Ore. "
writes Sam A. CARRIER, a well known
travelling man. 81 was in the smoking
department with some other travelling
men when one Of them went out into
the coach and came back and said,
There is woman sick unto death in
the car at once got up and went
out, found her very i'll with cramp
collie, her hands and arms were drawn
up SO you could not straightcn them
and with death Ike look on her face.
Two or three ladies were working with
her and giving her whiskcy | went to
my suit case and got my bottle Of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Darrhoca
Remedy q never travel without iO,
ran to the water tank, put double dose
OF the medicine in the glass, poured
some water into it and stirred it with a
pencil, then | had quite time to get
the ladies to let me give it to her, but
| succeeded. | could at once see the
effect and | worked with her, rubbing
her hands, and in twenty minutes rave
her another dose. BY this time we
were almost into lie Grandc, where |
was to leave the train. | gave the bot
tie to the husband to be used in case
another dose should be needed, hut by
the time the train ran into lie Grandc
she was all right and | received the
thanks of every passenger in the car"
For sale by Laurens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-09-16


prophetic soul had warned me to keep
back dinner. We have just reached
the third course" And his eyes met
the chancellor's.
"All the same" he went on, II beg
that you Will honor me by dining. Ev-
erything can be ready In a moment,
and the bisque eCcrevlsso"-
Thank YOU" cut in the emperor.
1--WE cannot dine" His voice came
hoarsely, as II n fierce hand pinchcd
his throat. Our call is purely one OF
business and a moment Will see 1t fin
ished. We owe you an explanation for
this intrusion" lie paused All his
calculations were upset by the chan
cellor's triumph, for to plan beforehand
what he should do II he found Helen
prince would have been to insult her.
His campaign had been arranged in
the event OF the chancelor's defeat
Now the one course he saw open be-
fore him was frankncss.
To look at the girl and meet guilt or
defiance In her eyes would be agony;
therefore he would not look, though he
saw her, and her alone, as he stood
gazing with a strained fxcdness at the
prince.
lie knew that she had risen not in
frightened haste, but with lclSurcd
and dainty dignity. Now her face was
turned to him. He felt 1t as blind
man may feel the rising Of the sun.
lie wished that she had died before
this moment; that they had both died
q N IN nt.ln IN
her in his arms and their hearts beat
together. She had told him then that
she loved him, yet she was here with
this man-here Of her own free will,
the same girl he had worshlped as a
goddess In the white moonlight twenty
four hours ago.
The thought was hot in his heart as
the soaring touch OF iron red from tho
fire-the same girl!
His blood sang in his ears n song OF
death, md for an instant all was black
around him. He gropcd In black chaos
whero there was neither light nor
hope, and duly he was conscious of
the choncellor's voice saying, "Your
majesty, If you are satisfied, would you
not rather goT'
'HS H"ih Spcll DIOke. lIBnt
showcred over him as from golden
fountain, for in spite Of himself he had
met the girls eyes-the same eyes, be-
cause she was TIRE same girl-swcet
eyes, pure and innocent and wistfully
appealing
MY God!' he cried. "Tell me why
you are here, and whatever you may
say will believe you, in spite of all
and through all, because you are you.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-09-16

and know that you can do no wrong"
"Your majestyw exclaimed the chan.
cellor. But tho emperor did not hear.
With broken exclamation that was
half sob the girl held out both her
hands, and Leopold sprang forward to
crush them between his Ice cold palms.
"Thank heaven!" she faltered. "You
are true! You've stood the test. love
you"
at last, t@en, | can Introduce you
to my sister Virginia." said the crown
prince of IIungarla, with a great sigh
Of relief for the ending Of his difficult
part.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-09-16

Under the domination Of those eyes,
which could quell turbulent reichstag,
the jaeger weakened, as his master had
doubtless expected him to do after the
first resistance.
1T may be l have made a mistake.
SIR" he stammered, Though do not
think 80. II YOU will have the kind
ness to walk I'm and wait for n few
minutes until | can inquire whether his
royal highness has come home or will
come home
THAT Is not necessary" said the
chancellor. Ills royal highness dimes
here this evening We will go with
you to the door Of the dining room,
which you Will open for us and an.
nounce that two gentlemen wish to see
him"
With this all uncertainty In the mind
Of the jaeger was swept away. He
knew his duty and determined to stand
by 1t, and the chancellor saw that IL
the master had given Instructions
meaning them to be overrlddcn at
least the servant was sincere He put
himself In the doorway and looked an
obstacle difficult to dislodge.
THAT Is impossible, sir!" he eXclaim-
ed II have had my orders, which are
that his royal highness is not at home
tonight, and until I know whether or
not these orders are to stand nobody,
not if 1t were the emperor, should force
his way"
fool, those orders are not for us,
and 1t Is The emperor who will go in"
With step aside the chancellor let
the light from the hanging lamp in
the hall shine full upon I.copold's face
hitherto masked in shadow
His boast forgotten, the lager utter
ed cry Of dismay, and, with a sudden
failing of the knees, he moved aud left
the doorway free
"Your majestyw he faltered al did
not see-I could not know. Most hum
bly, beg your majesty's gracious par
don. If your majesty will but hold
me blameless with my mastcr"-
Never mind yourself, and never
mind your master" broke in the chau-
cellor. open that door at the end OF
the hall and announce the emperor
and Count Won Breitstein"
The unfortunate jagcr approaching
state Of collapse, obcycd The door
OF the dining room, which Leopold
knew OF old, was thrown open, and n
Quavering voice heralded "Iis imperial
majesty the emperor and the Herr
Chancellor Count Won Breitstein"
The scene disclosed was as unreal
to Leopold's eyes rs a painted picture
the walls Of pompelian red, the gold
candelabra, the polished floor SDrcad
with the glimmerlng fur of polar bears
and in the center n flower 0@cked ta-
Bile lit with pink shaded lights and
sparkling with gold and crystal;
springing up from n chair which faced
the door, Il young man in evening
dress; sitting motionlcss, her back half
turned, slender girl in bridal white.
AT sight of her the emperor stopped
on the threshold All the blood in his
body seemed rushing to his head then
surging back upon his heart.
The impossible had happened
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-09-16

seven and we snaii bs out of the lodge
again, with Chancellor Won Breitstein
sadder and q wiser man than he
went in"
meekness was once more the part
for the old man to play, and, raising
his hands, palm upward, In n gesture
OF generous indulgence for his young
sovereign, he denied himself the pleas
ure Of retort
The hunting lodge In the wood, now
the property Of the chancellor's ac-
commodating young friend, had until
recently belonged to Rhaetlan semi
royal prince who had been compelled
by lack OF sympathy among his cred
itors to sell something and had prompt.
ly sold the thing he cared for least.
The present owner was keen sports.
man and, though ho came seldom to
the place, had spent good deal of
money In repairing the quaint rustic
house.
Years had passed since the emperor
had done more than pass the lodge
gates. and now the outlines Of the low
rambling structure looked strange to
him silhouetted against spangled
sky. He was glad OF this, for he had
spent some Joyous days here as boy,
and he wished to separate the old i'm
pressions and the new.
Two tall chimneys stood up like the
pricked ears Of some alert crouching
animal. The path to the lodge cleaned
white and straight In she darkness as
n N In ln hot 4,
giant. The trees whispered gossip to
each other I'm the wind, and 1t seemed
to Leopold that they were evil things
telling lies and slandering his love.
Ho hated them and their rustling,
which once he had loved; he hated
the yellow eyes Of the animal with the
prickcd ears, glittering eyes which
were lighted windows he hated the
young prince who owned the place,
and he would have hated the chan
ceilor more than all had not the old
man limpcd rs he walked up the path,
showing how heavy was the burden Of
his years as he had never shown 1t to
his emperor before.
The path led to a hooded entrance,
and, ascending the two stone steps, the
ShuhSSiiol llleu 'le Ilullcu BlONO
which did duty as knocker. Twice
he brought 1t down on the oak panel
underneath, and the sound Of metal
shifting against wood went echoing
through the house with an effect of
emptiness and desolation.
Nobody came to answer the sum
mons, and Leopold smiled in the dark
ness. He thought 1t likely that even
the prince was not at home. A prac-
tical joke had been played on the
chancellor.
Again the mailed fist struck the pan
el. An echo alone replied. Count Won
Breitstein began to be alarmed for the
success Of his plan. He thanked tho
night which hid from the keen eyes Of
the emperor-cynical now, no doubt
the telltale vein beating hard in his
forehead.
Don't you think, chancellor, that
after all. you'd better try to take me
to some more probable rs we'll as more
suitable place to look for Miss Now
brayT he suggested, with q drawl In
tended to be ne aggravating as 1t actu
ally was. There doesn't appear to D
any one about. Even the caretakers
are out counting perhaps"
But listen, your majesty" said Won
Breitstein when he knocked again.
Leopold did listen and heard the ring
OF heel on floor OF stone or marble
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-09-16
Soothinu the Author.

Actor-ln the first act last night,
when Rodorigo is to shoot me, his gun
didn't so off. This sort of thing spoils
my play. Managcr-It doesn't make
any difference whether he shoots you
or not. The audience appreciate the
situation. They know you are not
worth the powder it would take to
shoot YOU and find it very appropriate
that the gun misses fire. Liverpool
Mercury
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-09-16

standing In the dark embrasure OF the
porch.
I'VE wish to see his royal highness.
your MASTER" said the chancellor, TAX
ing the initiative, as he knew the EN-.
peror would wish him to do.
Ills royal hlghness is not at home,
Sir" replied the jaeger.
I.eopold's eyes lightened ms he threw
glance Of sarcastic meaning at his
companion. but Iron Heart was un-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-09-16

daunted. He knew very we'll now that
this was only a prelude to the drama
which would follow, and, though he
had suffered sharp pang OF anxiety
at first, he saw that his royal friend
was playing with commendable real.
ism. Naturally when beautiful young
actresses ventured into the forest un.
chaperoned to dine with fascinating
princes the least that such favored
gentlemen could do was to be mot at
home" to an intrusive public.
you are mistaken" insisted the
chancellor His royal hlghness Is at
home and Will receive us. 1t Will be
betterNfor you to admit us without fur.
ther delay"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-09-16

ITS been wonderful adventure. Wo
shall often talk Of ii when were old"
1--WE shall never be old, for we love
each other" said the emperor.
THE END.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-09-16

Philosophy when supcrfcialIy stud
led excites doubt; when thoroughly ex-
plored, 1t dispels it.-BacOn.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-09-16
NH
fCHApTER EIGHTEEN
" -

was n jaeger clad In
green who opened the
door OF the hunting
lodge and gnzcd nppar-
emily without rccogni-
tI1- - A.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-09-16

Strongest in the World
Tor the South, and Strongest
IN the South for the World !"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-09-16
tW'.i
cHApTER SEVENTEEN
ncr.

T EOPOLD thought ii rather more
than possible that by
.,Egs the time of his return
a&35S TO KronDurg the chan
NGAlsl.a1lf1rC~ CpllOr would br uS any
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-09-16
~ ;;
: CHAPTER INVENT

HEY were alone togcth-
er. Adalbert and Count
Won Breitstein had stol.
en- from the room and
had ceased to exist
90 fnr na I.enn0ld and
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-09-16
"a TER NINETEEN

| II prince came for
ward. "What n de-
lightful surprlsew he
said. How good OF
you both to look me
unl Rnt | MiSh my
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13
The Olfactory Nerve

r. HE law of association is more closely
allied to the sense of smell than to
any other of the senses. Memory,
Imagination, old sensations and phases
of thought are more readily reached through
it than any other channel.
Every one must at some time, have ex-
perienced how on suddenly coming across
an odor which had been encountered in
preyious years, everything connected with
that past occasion flashes before one. The
mind has been acted upon by the association
and the odor at the same time. and the one
cannot be recalled without the other.
This may be attributed not simply to coin
cidence, but to physiological fact, for the
olfactory nerve is not mere nerve only, but
a portion of the cerebrum itself, and thus
ultimately connected, as no other sense is,
,,;th the cerebral hemispheres-tha part of
the brain in which the intellectual processes
are believed to be performed.
This thought is brought out in a recently
published story, in which the hero, with the
scent of violets, recalls scene in his early
life. with all its attendant circumstances, and
agen the state of mind in which he had
nassed through those circumstances.
Agreeable and disagreeble odors seem to
he equally powerful in reviving the past
thouoh In the majority of cases the associl.
t;on Is with an agreeable odor. That odors
Affect our dreams, all who have studied tele-
nathy can attest. The presence of sea-weed
Will cause us to dream of ocean voyages or
sandal wood fan will produce dreams of
tropical wanderings or eastern travels.
One of the most curious facts concerning
the sense of smell is that it will call up to
our mind associations which have so entirely
passed from our recollection that we cannot
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13

was a warm spring day, and the
bright sunshine fell in golden rays
IL over the tall, purple-capped noun
tains, and over the small white cot
tages nesting in the green valley.
More than once little Eva glanced regret
fully towards the beautiful scene opening be-
fore her; she would have liked very much to
have left her wearisome work and wander
forth In the bright sunshine, but she knew
there would be no bread for poor old Molly
the next day unless she succeeded in finishing
the dainty lace collar.
She sighed as this thought crossed her
mind, and her head dropped still lower.
Presently sweet, childish voice, slightly
raised, reused her from her reverie
Papa, look; that is the little girl who
makes mammas lace. She works SO beauti-
fully"
Eva glanced up, and saw pretty. fair
haired child mounted on small, cream-col-
ored pony; her eyes were as blue as the azure
sky, and her skin was as delicate as the pet
ais of wild rose.
Beside her rode a handsome, stern-faced
man, whom Eva instantly recognized as the
Earl of Walden, the master of the big Castle.
Probably the little girl was Lady Clare, his
only daughter.
Eva colored slightly, meeting the douhle no
gard bent upon her, and she quickly lowered
her head; but her trembling fingers refused
to continue their task
After a whispered consultation with her fa-
ther, Lady Clare turned her pony's head and
came up close to the open window.
81 wish you would show me your work !"
she said softly; You are very clever to make
such pretty things"
Eva held out the small pillow for the cbild's
inspection; she gave a cry of pleasure at the
sight of the delicate, flmy lace. wy
ut is lovely! What are you makinoPo
"a collar. One that the Countess ordered ,,
"Then it is for me- Pm SO giad When
will it be fnished?"
Tonight, l hope" Eva answered and a
little sigh Involuntary escaped her N
The Earl looked at her curiouslv NOTING
the sweet refined face, and tiny white hands
"Who taught you to make such beamt;f',i
things?" he asked, gravely.
"Ahl And who was your father, child?v
ernest Venner He was an artist Init
died more than three years ago. Mamma aid
not live long after him, and / was left an Gte
alone, except for old Molly" qO-'N
"And she taught you lace-work?"
Eyes; she thought + mirht be useful: and
! am very glad now, because she is III and
cannot work, and if ! did not gain little
she would starve."
The Earl looked thoughtful, and Lady Clare
said:
"When the collar is finished, bring it your-
self to the Castle, and / will ask mamma to
give. you some nice jelly for your nurse Win
your"