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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-02-26
In The Vale Below
By Old Stone Age


The man that stands on the mountain grand
And views in the vale below
The passing throng hurrying along
Swift as the driven snow.
Can never trace on passing face
The marks of joy or woe;
Nor know the fears, or see the tears,
Of crowds in the vale below.
He must come down from the mountains
crown,
Down in the vale below,
And dwelling there must learn to share
In his fellow creatures woe.
If happiness his lot should bless
And withhold the crushing blow,
While he still has life let him a id in the strife
Of the crowds in the vale below.
Let him that hears of the falling tears,
Down in the vale below,
Not hide his face in darked place.
But quick to their succor go,
And lend hand in the valley land
While the evil wind doth blow
And help in the fight for God and right
Of the worlds in the vale below
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-02-26
1906 Feronia Ave.
St. Paul, MINI.


Editor "Mirror'
Saltwater, MINI.
Dear Sir:-I have been thinking if did
not send my dollar in soon would be
classed with the delinquents, as believe it
was due in January. The reason for the
delay was due to absence from town. But
the copies of the Mirror were all saved
for my return, and in spite of the strenuous
life, | always take time to read the Mirror,
which | enjoy more than any other news
paper, because the thoughts expressed there
in seem to ring true, the editorials being
especially good.
l was sorry not to have been with you
all at Christmas time as l was the two
Christmas days previous. 1t always makes
my day worthwhile to be able to contrib
ute to the happiness of others. However,
| know from the account in the Mirror that
you were all we'll entertained.
l will enclose another dollar for a party
in Duluth who wishes to be enrolled in
your subscription list.
With best wishes to ALL
Sincerely,
Annie B. Prudden.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-02-26

The weather bureau reports the heaviest snow
fall at Pittsburg and vicinity this winter in his
tory. Sixty inches are the figures given The
people living along the Ohio valley may as we'll
begin moving to the hill tops when the thaw
comes.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-02-26
WHY PROSECUTE CONVICTED MEN?

- HE women composing the Minnesota Fed
Grafton of Women's Clubs held meeting
in St. Paul Saturday and passed resolu-
Il ton endorsing a movement to give wide
IL spread publicity to those convicted of
IL certain crimes. In other words, by their
II action it is implied that it is the intent of
Ii the body to keep the name of the convict
ii ed man before the public as we'll as they
IL can, after he has been sentenced; while he
is paying the penalty for his crime and
finally, when he is released.
We don't know what the laws are re-
garding this sort of persecution in this
state, but in number of commonwealth laws
have been passed which make it felony for any
person, or persons, to persecute an imprisoned
man, either by keeping alive the nature of his
crime or by even referring to it publicly in man
that might hinder the prisoner from procuring
position when he is liberated.
If Minnesota has no such law, it should have.
But whether there is law to govern it or not, the
action of the Women's Federation is, to our no
ton unwise, and was taken unthinkingly by
large majority of the ladies present.
We do not believe it is the purpose of these
women-that is, the members of the body who
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-02-26
RIDICULING REAL PHILANTHROPY

|CE in awhile some fellow with big mind
and correspondingly large heart will do
something that will set the world afre
with enthusiasm, and draw to his name
and fame the plaudits and approving huz-
zahs of mankind generally; then, after
the first great wave of popular approval
has swept by, there comes in It's wake a
little, choppy, treacherous white cap"
of criticism and derision from those who
were not big enough or foresighted
enough to have thought of taking the
same action before the other fellow
''beat them to it,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-02-26

THE MOTHERS PENSION LAW

- IL WERE greatly surprised the other day
Iwl to read an article by gentleman who has
been recognized in the east as one of the
foremost philanthropists in the country,
iii in which he strenuously opposes the law
passed by number of the more progress
sve states which directs the payment
from the state treasury, a fixed sum each
II month to helpless mothers who have been
left penniless through the death or de-
sertion of the father of their children.
The gentleman referred to takes the
ground that this law will lessen the feel
ing of responsibility which the public
generally should have for it's helpless citizens and
in this way greatly effect the charitable instincts of
those upon whom the various charitable organiza-
tions must look to for help, and would therefore
retard their actions in distributing funds and cloth
to the truly needy.
There may be great deal of truth in what the
author of the article says, but we cannot believe
that the enactment of law which has for it's pur-
pose the caring for helpless mothers and their lit
tie ones would be taken advantage of by the truly
charitably inclined, as a shield behind which they
could hide and use as an excuse for not giving.
The mothers pension law was intended pri-
marily to eliminate the necessity of poor mother
having to feel that she was an object of charity
when she accepted funds for the support OF her
fatherless Babes 1t was intended to be just what
the name implies-a pension law-and that those
beneftting by it should feel that they
titled to it quite as much as the veteran who ac-
cepts his pension from the government for the
splendid services he rendered in time of war.
Through it the charitable bodies are relieved of
just that much responsibility in their noble under
takings and they can then better afford to extend
their efforts along other lines and in other direc
tions which sorely need attention from somebody
And this brings another thought, and that is
the wisdom of abolishing the practice of printing
and publishing broadcast the names of those
mothers who are helped through the channels of
the mothers pension law. Why should their
names be heralded in the daily and weekly papers
as being recipients of state aid! We all know
how it grinds one to accept money from anyone,
no matter how badly we need it-and especially
are delicate in the matter if we have children
going to school to be pointed out as state pension
Publicity robs the law of it's good intent 1t is
one notable case in point where the right hand
should not let the left know what it doeth; so
frame your mothers pension laws so as to exclude
the Objectionable publicity feature.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-02-26

The following letter from friend of the
Mirror and the imprisoned men has just been
received. 1t shows the true spirit of the
writer and proves that good thoughts are
held for us in the minds of some, even on
the outside.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-02-26

Willie Richie holds the distinc-
ton of being the first prize fighter
to pay an income tax to the gov
eminent under the new law.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24
JAP EMBROGLI0 LOOMS BIG
Whole Controversy May Be Referred
10 Hague Tribunal for Arbitration
Keep Conferences Secret.

Washington. June 27.-That the
pending japanese embroglio with this
government over the treatment ac-
corded japanese citizens in the state
OF California. through its adoption OF
antialien land law. overshadows the
Mexican situation in importance. was
indicated by state department officials.
IL is feared that fresh complications
OF an international character will be
precipitated by the departments an
swer to the japanese note of August
20 last The president and Secretary
Bryan are making every effort TO pre-
vent any undue procedure by either
country and there is much discussion
as to the possible reference OF the
whole controversy to the Hague tribu-
nal for arbitration. or as to possible
mediation by friendly European ma
lions.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24
JACK JOHNSON RETAINS
HOLD ON HIS TITLE
IN Twenty Rounds az
Paris.

Paris, June 29-Frank Moran OF
Pittsburgh lost the decision TO Jack
Johnson OF Galveston. Tex. in 20
rounds here in their battle for the
heavyweight title OF the world. but he
did something no other fighter has
been able 10 do in recent years-stay
the limit
No other decision was possible I'M
der the circumstances. and while there
was not a dissenting voice against the
verdict OF Referee Georges Carpenter
there were no cheers for the winner.
for the black man fought a dirty
fight and at times the fans thought
the judge had enough cause to disqual-
ify the titleholder for holding and hit
ting.
The blow that really decided the
contest came in the tenth round and IL
was a foul After being warned sew
eral times In the early periods for
rough work. Johnson walked into a
clinch in the tenth and on the call OF
break pushed in a straight left TO
Moran's nose and mouth. The crowd
Kissed and Carpenter stopped the bat
tie for a second or two 10 warn John
son that a repetition would end the
battle. This did not help Moran. how
ever. for the blow was damaging and
he never recovered thereafter.
In the seventh. eighth and ninth Mo
rams continued rushing nettled John
son. while the crowd was on its feet
cheering his every blow and begging
for a knockout Then came the tenth
and the foul blow. which turned the
tide against the white man.
In the last few rounds Johnson had
the Pittsburgher absolutely at his
mercy.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24
FIRM FAILS FOR MILLIONS
in Hands OF ReceiVers-IiabiI-
tiles Are SIS, 900 900.

New York, June 26.-Federal Judge
Hand appointed Joseph b. Martin
dale. president Of the Chemical Ma
tjonal bank. and Frederick A. Juilliard
receivers for the II. b. Clafiin com
pany. one of the largest dry goods con-
Germs in the United States. and the
Defender Manufacturing company.
The petition against the Clatiin com
pany was fled by John c. Eames OF
New York on behalf OF his other credi-
tors. Eames claimed that the Clafiin
company owed him s3.66S on a loan
and that IL has several million dollars
OF indebtedness.
The petition against the Defender
company was filed by w. p. Odell OF
New Jersey. a note creditor for 5000.
Judge Hand fixed the receivers
bond for the Clafin company at $780,.
600 and $4,000 for the Defender com
pany.
The failure OF the ClafIn company
is one OF the greatest that has ever
startled the commercial life OF New
York.
II Is estimated by those who are
close to the company that the liabili.
ties OF the Clafiin concern are s35.000..
900 and the assets si4.00O.000.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24
FIRE DESTROYS LAKE BOAT
Passenger Steamer manlstee Total
Loss When Vessel Burns in mIehl-
gan-loss Is $500, 200.

Grand Rapids. Mich. June 29.-The
North Michigan Transportation com
pany's passenger steamer Manistee
was completely destroyed by fire at
Spring Lake. Mich. with loss OF
100000. Robert Larson. Waterman.
was badly burned in his efforts TO ex-
tinguish the fire. Twenty members OF
the crew. including Capt George john
son. escaped. The hawsers securing
the ship were burned and under pres
sure Of a strong south wind the float
ing mass fioated out upon the waters
OF Spring lake. AS IL drifted hun
dreds of cottagers gathered on the
shores and viewed the scene. For
nearly two miles the faring drifting
continued before the ship finally broke
into two pieces and sank out OF sight
In the middle OF the lake
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24
WILSON'S MESSAGE BRINGS
AID FOR ANTITRUST BILLS
Delay Would Result in More Aeita-
ton Which Would Be Fats to
Trade. Says Executive.

Washington. June 27.-President
Wilson's emphatic declaration OF the
administration intention to go
straight ahead with its antitrust pro-
gram and place those measures on the
statute books OF the country with the
prediction of unparalleled prosperity
10 follow attracted widespread atten-
tion. In congressional circles espe-
cially the presidents utterances were
read with keen interest
While the presidents speech was
addressed 10 members OF the Virginia
Press association. IL was regarded as
perhaps the most important message
the president has given TO the bust
ness world and as his final answer
TO those who oppose the enactment OF
the antitrust program at the present
session of congress.
The president made IL clear that he
was determined TO push the trust pro-
gram. He reviewed the efforts OF the
administration 10 carry out other fea-
lures of its program-the tariff and
the currency law-which he said was
attended by fear of business disturb
ance. When. however. those meas
ures became law the feeling OF uncer-
tainty was relieved.
The same situation existed, the pres
ident pointed out. when antitrust leg
islation was proposed and urgent
pleas were made TO postpone IL. The
president told the editors. however.
that the trust program would not be
postponed, because. he said. I'VE are
the friends of business" He assured
them that he would not dare to stop.
To do so, he said. would result In an
other long period OF agitation. which
would be fatal to business.
Assurances were given by the pres
ident that when congress passes the
antitrust legislation the country
would witness the greatest business
boom In its history.
In congress the belief was expressed
that the presidents attitude would
have the effect OF rallying Democrats
10 the plan TO dispose of the trust
program.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24
MANY HURT IN CYCLONE
Tornado Sweeps Everything in Its
Path at Eaton, Mich
Woman May Die.

Eaton Rapids. Mich. June pa
cyclone passed Just outside of the
city limits here. sweeping away al
most everything in its path and injur-
ing many people. some OF whom. IL is
thought. cannot recover. Among the
most seriously injured were: Mrs.
William Ford. mother of County Clerk
Ford. and Mr.. and Mrs. George Spring
er Mrs. Ford's injuries are believed
TO be fatal. Her house and barn we're
completely swept away. as were also
those on the farm OF her son. Frank K.
Ford. Several barns were also wrecked
at Petrieville. The storm swept almost
completely across Eaton Rapids and
Eaton. township from the Eaton town.
ship line and wrecked almost every.
thing In It's path.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24
LABOR MEN WORK IN PRISON
Frank N. Ryan and Eleven Associates
Are Helping With Structural Steel
on Addition TO jail.

Leavenworth. Kan. June 27.-Frank
NJ. Ryan. former president OF the
Structural lronworkers' union, and IL
other ironworkers refused pardons by
President Wilson. are helping with the
structural steel work on the add
ton to the federal prison here. The
men arrived at night. Ryan greeting
Warden Thomas Morgan by saying:
Here we are. warden. back home
again" and Immediately began serv-
ing the unexpired portions OF their
sentences. BY 10 p. m. all the men
had been dressed in. given the same
numbers and cell mates they had dur
ing their previous stay In the prison.
and locked in their cells. II will re.
quire about two years to finish the
prison steel work
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24
BIG LINER GOES ON ROCKS
less Appeals for Aid TO
British Ship.

London. June 29.-The steamship
California OF the Anchor line is ashore
on the rocks near Tory island. of the
coast OF Donegal, and has sent a wire
less call for assistance. There are 421
persons aboard. The admiralty has
ordered gunboats TO proceed immedi-
ately TO the scene. The bow OF the
California is reported TO have been
badly crushed by the sharp rocks and
she is taking water rapidly through
two holes In the forward hold. 1t is
understood that those OF the passen-
gers who were bound for points in Ire
land have been transferred to other
vessels.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24
NAVAL BILL is APPROVED
on Appropriation
Measure.

Washington. June 27.-The house
agreed 10 the conference report on the
naval appropriation bill. AS the bill
finally came from conference and was
approved by the house. the senate
yielded on its amendment proposing
a 100000 drydock for Norfolk. We.
The senate accepted substitute house
section for the sale OF the battleships
Idaho and Mississippi to Greece. The
president is authorized TO sell the two
ships and TO use the funds received
In building q new dreadnausht.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24
FACTS IN SALEM FIRE.

Salem, Mass. June 27.--Features Of
great Salem fire:
Historic Salem. founded in 1929. nesi
In aoe 70 Plymouth itself. famous IL
literature and history Of nation. one
third in ruins
Three known dead.
Two hundred unaccounted for.
Fifty Injured
Twenty thousand Of $4,000 popula
ton homeless
Water supply gone
Governor Walsh makes appeal for
aid.
Militia camp feeding 10000 fire suf'
ferera-
Property loss probably s2o,ooo.oOo.
City under martial law. Soldiers or.
dered TO shoot looters-
Burned area In crescent shape two
and a half miles long.
One and one-half miles across widest
part
Ruins include 100 homes. business
blocks, factories. churches, public IN
situations and other buildings
Fire burned IS hours
Help sent from IS cities and towns
Fire started from explosion Of gas
cItys famous historic structures
saved
Salem. Mass. June c7.-Two hun
dred persons were unaccounted for
IN Salem's great fire. The flames
we're under control at 500 a. m. after
raging for fifteen hours unchecked.
three people are known TO be dead.
Fifty have been injured. From $4,000
10 &c. coo are homeless The property
loss Is estimated all the way fror
$1,000. COO 10 s25.0O0.0Oo. The city is
practically without water.
The thousands OF homeless are be
ing fed in q great army camp set
up on Highland avenue. One thou
sand cots. one thousand tents and one
thousand blankets are being distrib-
uted among the fire sufferers There
are rations for ten thousand being
served by the militia commissary de-
partnent Five thousand homeless are
being sheltered under canvas
The rations TO the homeless con-
sisted of a loaf OF bread. a can OF
beef and a cup OF coffee. Rich and
poor were served alike. The wealthy
section Of the city as well as the tene-
ment districts are in ruins. One thou
sand buildings were burned.
List Of Known Dead.
GEORGE LEE.
SARAH F1SKE. 4 nurse.
INFANT CHILD OF MARY HA-
SELL
Fifty persons were injured and re-
moved To the hospital
Governor Walsh rs personally super
vfsing the relief work He arrived on
the scene last night and worked all
night among the fire sufferers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24
Rail Wreck May Cost Two Lives.

Redwood. KY. June 29.-Queen a.
Crescent southbound fast passenger
train No. IL, the Royal Palm special. -
running between Chicago and Jackson
Vile. was wrecked about a mile from
this place. The accident may prove
fatal to Engineer VIII Fleming and
Fireman Tom Hutchinson. IL was
caused by the rails giving way on n
new "fill." The passengers escaped
serious injury.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24

New Orleans. June 2s.-Health off,
GERS announced that case Of bubonic
plague had been discovered in New
Orleans Charles Lundene. a. Swede.
forty-nine years old. who has been in
the city IL days. is the victim. whtre
Lundene came from has not been
learned
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24

After next fall men will not be en-
barrassed when they see their wives
dressed in the height OF fashion" But
is this a fashion note or financial in
formation?
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24

watertown. n. ". June 27.-The mill
and crushing plant OF the Northern
ore company at Edwards. 2s miles from
here. we're destroyed by fire with
loss OF $150.0o0.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24

II is now claimed that within 1000.
900 years the sun will have become
chunk OF ice and all the world will
be like unto II. OF course II will burst
the ice combine. but what's the use,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24

For the first time for IL years a
wedding was solemnized at Isley Wal
ton. a village in Leicestershire. Eng
land. where there have only been 30
marriage since 1854
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24

a Georgetown astronomer thinks
the new comet reported by observers
is only a tramp and has no real stand
ing in the society OF comets.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24

From a feminine fashion expert II
is learned that ears are coming back.
Backbones. however. are. OF course.
no longer worn
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24

No doubt. the Lick astronomer who
conducted his courtship above the
clouds viii come to earth after the
honeymoon. Just like other men.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24

And which is the more senseless.
the starched. high collars the men
wear or the V openings In the bodices
OF the women's gowns?
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24

The zigzag appearance OF lightning
Is said to be an optical illusion. but
there is no illusion about what hap
pens when it strikes
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24

Xenophon Altimo Squainabol. royal
Inspector OF Italy's schools. will doubt
less become known as the most IA
nous college yell in history.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24

Considering the development Of
aeronautics the Notifications Of the
future may be constructed on the
doodlebug plan.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24

A doctor says dancing is healthful
exercise because IL joys the liver.
Presumably. the more a man dips the
better his liver works.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24

Successive weddings IN the White
House put puncture in the old
theory about lightning's never strik-
ing twice in the same place
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24

An entirely new form OF insanity
has developed In Pittsburgh. where a
man is paying his debts because he
thinks the end OF the world is coming
soon.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24

A Frenchman says that the sun is
not as hot as formerly II has not
been notably hot hereaway since last
August
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24

The hale and hearty old gentleman
whose life was saved by a certain
spring tonic is having his picture pub
ashed again In country newspapers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24

Professor Metchnikor would never
have said that there is no such thing
as a natural death IL be had seen
man get caught holding FIVE aces.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24

Water vapor has been detected on
Mars Or the other hand IL may be
nothing more than the hot air caused
by a canal dispute
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24

The Oregon miner that got rich on
Sc loan must have held out the inter
est on the shark he borrowed it from
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24

There's one consolation in being a
rebel general-When he wants a new
uniform. all he's got TO do is change
his hat
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24

A bumper wheat crop means. OF
course. that the farmers will have
plenty OF dough"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24

The old farmer wasn't so backward
He called one OF his pigs Ink because
IL ran from the pen so readily.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-07-24

one way OF disappointing a WON
an is 20 let her have her way with
out opposition