The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1902-05-01
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be found summing himself in brand
new suit of BULBS wool on the same
block? Again, he says: "We do not
wish to lavishly praise the minions of
the law undeservedly; no doubt they
possess as many shortcomings as any
one else does" Hear, Hear.) "But
of this we are not sure as our acquaint-
ance with them has been very limited"
II Three Stars acquaintance with them
has been very limited, how does he
know they never make leap in the
dark2 Without any pessimism or
anything savoring of it, will tell my
critical friend why they, the ex-
prisoners, drift back to the so-called
under world. 1t is because they realize
from experience that it is a case of
every man for himself. And sermons
being in order, make this statement,
that not one of the MIRROR articles
describing "How the thing can be done'
was written by man who has ever,
under any circumstances, tried to put
his theories into practice. Every
article on that subject has been written
by first timer" who will some day
or other leave here and give those that
remain a practical demonstration of
how the thing is done-perhaps
Again, Three Stars says: "If the dis
charged prisoner is courteous, honest,
obliging, leads blameless life, is ac-
commodating, ETC., he can win the ap-
probation of his employer" Say, my
friend, honestly if possessed all those
virtues l could win the appreciation of
st. Peter in person, let alone any earth
ly employer. Is there any other trait
a man needs to cultivate? If so, let
her come. l want to get to the bottom
of this affair. am just beginning to
realize what lot of ice cream and
buttermilk l have been losing. In
writing my previous article l had no
intention of leaving the impression
that it was any personal experience of
my own that had suffered such blow.
Twas merely setting forth few truths,
that the majority of the prisoners know
to be correct. If some persons cen get
any satisfaction out of the delusion
that penal life is one everlasting josh;
that all that is necessary is to become
little lower than the angels in order
to live in harmony when discharged;
that the whole world is in a state of
turmoil because you are in durance
vile, and is losing sleep in order to alle-
viate your ills-why Dream On. Icon
fess lean more to the cold hard facts
know so well.
No, brother, l neither expect nor
want brass band or any other manner
of demonstration when released. 1
thought probably when reading so
many of those articles breathing balm
and incense to their readers that many
would infer that the millennium had at
last arrived and in order to allay their
hopes merely cautioned them against
expecting too much.
In conclusion, would like to state,
that in my belief the men that work
out their own salvation do so alone
and unaided without any preliminary
announcements as to what their policy
will be. Barking dogs seldom bite,
and the cottontails work all the year
round, so goodbye, Three Stars.
Hoping this will be the means of yeur
conversion to my own true beliefs, 1
once more subscribe myself, G. Z.
ODE TO THREE STARS.
o teach the low brows how to learn
Life's many secrets, staunch and firm.
o give us facts, and give us hope,
But give us less of Gold Brick soap.
We realize that we are most vile,
And some have tombstones meath their tile.
But bear with us and patient be,
We will all be Angels yet when free.
We sorry are, your wrath is raised
Because true facts your wings abrased,
But wooden Red Men didn't know
That your pet hobby was our foe.
We hope the band will not arrive,
When we receive our "twenty fve."
Then we the road to wealth will take,
From Battle Hollow by the Lake.
We see at last twas one huge joke,
When we received a three spot soak.
And If again I'm up a tree,
Then Three Stars dream, oh dream of me.
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