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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-10-18
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The meeting of the Pierian Cir
Gle held last Sunday was far above
the average in quality. Not only
we're the papers informally excel
lent, but the discussions also were
both animated and Informative.
After the newly-elected presi-
dent had called the circle to order,
the newly-elected secretary some
what nervously called the roll and
the usual routine business was
transacted. The following pro-
gram was then given:
"rhe Black Diamond. Member Glass B
1.-THE Exaggerated Menace of Socialism, ~
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Member Clas S A
Piano Solo moonlight Sonata"
Beethoven ................ Secretary
Human Happiness. Vice President
Equatorial America and the Monroe Doctrine"
Observation-Disclosures. Member Glass A
The first paper showed conclu-
sively that it's author had not only
searched for the black diamond it.
self but also probed deeply into
the practical and theoretical sides
of coal mining in general.
In the discussion which followed
the second paper many practical
definitions of socialism were sug-
gested and the general opinion
seems to be that the socialist, like
a beef trust sausage, was a thing
of much wind and little doctored
meat.
We are of the opinion that the
piano solo was too long and too
classical. We have told the per-
former our opinion and he agrees
with US.
Human Happiness" was in the
Telegram mans best vein of hu-
NOR, and for honest American hu-
NOR we would have to go far either
within the walls or outside 10 find
his equal. The last paper showed
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-10-18

the writer to be, in command of
language and thorough knowledge
of his subject, a very valuable &C.
QUESTION to the circle.
The president having announced
the names of three new members,
which were accepted, a new critic
reviewed the program in an emi-
nently acceptable manner, follow
ing which, the circle adjourned.
j. c., Secretary.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-10-18

One of the citizens employed
in the shoe factory was arrested at
the prison last Thursday morning.
It seems that, while under the in
fuence of the goods that made
Milwaukee famous, he scratched a
number of plate-glass windows in
the city of Saltwater. On beng
arraigned in the municipal court
he plead guilty to the charge of de-
stroying insured property. The
penalty for this ofense is nothing
to five years. If the parties whose
property was damaged are inclined
to vigorously prosecute the case,
it is likely that the man will be
sent to our mansion under the hill.
This foolish prank may cost him
dear, but it has taught him last
ing lesson.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-10-18

A large crew of men are busy at
the root caves unloading next win
ter's supply Of potatoes. The po-
tatoes are of excellent quality and
very large. It requires about four
thousand bushels to supply the
entire prison until next seasons
crop is due.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-10-18
TO INMATES.

For the information of new arrivals
and all others desiring to send THE
MIRROR to friends we wish to say that
the privilege will be granted by COM
plying with the following rules: Write
out your own name, register and cell
number and send to this Office with name
and address of person to whom paper is
to be sent. Each paper must be kept
clean and folded in the same manner as
1t Is when you receive 1t and placed in
your door every Fridcy night. All In
mates are requested to comply with this
order whether sending out a copy or not.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-10-18
Dalrymple Comedy %.

The inmates of this institution
were again given an opportunity
to listen to the Dalrymple Comedy
Co., one of the frst-class shows
that has had an unparalleled sue
cess for many years. Several
years ago the Dalrymple Company
gave a show in our chapel entitled
'The EN- bassy Ball." and this is
their third appearance before the
footlights in our walled-in city.
When it was learned that the
company would visit Saltwater,
the inmates were wishing that
Mr.. Dalrymple would again re-
member us. Their hopes were
realized, as yesterdays perform
ance fully testified.
The men marched into the chap
ell at 1890, and a few moments
later the standing room only"
sign went up. The chapel pre-
sented theatre-like appearance,
the rostrum being curtalned and
contained footlights and dressing
rooms. In order. to make the sur
roundings appear like an evenings
entertainment, the windows were
heavily curtained and the electric
lights turned on.
Before the curtain arose, Mr..
Dalrymple made a few remarks in
which he introduced the cast and
announced that the play would be
"Dora Thorne," dramatization of
the well-known book by that name.
He expressed himself as being
sorry that they had no programs,
as he had entirely forgotten them.
The play was in four acts. In
the first act, Ronald Earle falls in
love with Dora Thorne. Lord
Earle objects to the marriage and
disinherits his son. In the second
act the naughty Lord is reconciled
and forgives the young people.
But the course of true love seldom
runs smooth, for in the third act
Mrs. Earle discovers her husband
with his arms around Miss Valen-
tine Charterous. This causes
considerable of a family row and
a misunderstanding. In the fourth
act true love triumphs, and after
due explanations, they kiss and
forgive.
Mr.. w. FL. Dalrymple, as Step
hen Thorne, Miss Nina Griffin,
as Dora Thorne, and Miss Lottie
Potts, as Mrs. Thorne, were a dis
tinct success, and they were ably
supported turnout by asgood talent
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-10-18

Guard Arsenault was setting up
the cigars one day last week to
his fellow officers in honor of the
arrival of a baby at his home.
While handing the stogies around,
"Billy" was as happy as clam
in deep water.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-10-18

as we have seen on the stage for
many a day.
Between the third and fourth
acts Billy Boston and Potts and
Potts, Musical Japs," gave sever
al vaudeville specialties that
brought forth tremendous APP
plause, and was continued until
the performers bowed their &C.
acknowledgements.
AS a whole, the inmates were
we'll pleased with the entertain
ment, and think that the Dalrym-
pie Comedy Go. are deserving of
considerable praise for the trou-
BILE they went to in staging their
play in our chapel, as conditions
are not very convenient for this
purpose. The following are the
names of those ladies and gentle
men who took part in the perform
ance and who contributed toward
the pleasure we all so keenly en-
joyed.
Dora Fhorne.. .........D Dainty Nina Griffin
HoCLy.... ................... ....... MlDna Won
Valentine CharterOuS. Jessie Bell
Ronald Earle r Roco
Lord Earle. .....-....... w. l.. Montgomery
Sam SmaIt.... Leonard Emmert
Stephen ThOrne.. w. H. Dalrymple
MRS. IhOrne. .....LOtt1e Potts
Rdlpn dOlC billy Boston
The Dalrymple company is MAX
ing a weeks stand in Saltwater,
and is we'll patronlzed by the
theatre-g going people of the city.
Mr.. Dalrymple has just recovered
from a serious illness at Gales
burg, ILL.,, and the detained were
glad to learn that he is again able
to be on the road with his excel
lent troupe of merrymakers.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-10-18
Wise and Otherwise.
3-By G.. A. Y.-G

Oo0 0D -
The town of St. Joseph, Miss
ouri, has one justice of the peace
who is pretty nearly all right.
Recently in case which was be-
ing tried before him, one lawyer
called another liar. and in little
less than a minute, all that could
be seen of the two men was a
tum bling of arms, legs and pro-
family. While the battle was at
it's best and men were trying to
dodge the combatants the justice
arose in all his judicial dignity and
yelled: "Gentlemen, you may
fight all you id please; if you
both get killed [ don't care. l be-
lieve the world would be better off
with few less lawyers in it,"
A poor, unfortunate burglar met
with a most surprising and pain
full experience in a Connecticut
town the other night. Deeply in
terested In the pursuit of his
chosen profession he entered
house where a mad woman was
laying in wait for her husband.
She was not expecting visit
from a burglar and consequently
she mistook the marauder for her
ashland. When the burglar
finally got loose he, so it is said,
looked like the breaking up of a
hard winter. He was not only
thoroughly thrashed, but all the
gimp and snap, the energies which
go to make any man star in his
chosen calling, had been knocked
out of him, and he skunk away in
the night probably wondering
wherein he had transgressed that
fate should have handed it to him
so hard just between head and
shoulders. [ imagine the husband
in the case shakes hands with him
self about twenty times day.
Again are we confronted in mag
azines and newspapers with dis
cussions as to the brutality and
fatality of football and the advisa-
bility of emitting it altogether
from the college curriculum.
While I must confess that so far
as l am personally concerned foot
ball does not appeal to me as does
baseball, and while I do not be-
lieve that it requires the same
quickness of judgment or finish
of technical skill that does base
ball, yet after all football game
between evenly matched elevens
is an unusually interesting spec
tacle. Football is the most stren-
uous of all our sports, and so it is
the most dramatic and most pow
erful in the interest and enthusiasm
which it.arouses. While I am sim
cerely welded to baseball, yet Iam
willing to concede that football
awakens the instincts of the man
of the Stone Age which still sur
yves in the most refined of us
when the halfback of our favorite
eleven comes down the field like q
battering ram, and no one near
to interfere with or say
him nay. l believe the game will
survive; that some sane way will
be found of eliminating some of
it's grossness and brutality with
out interfering with its dramatic
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-10-18

Two of the masons we're en-
ployed the past week at the front
of the prison pointing up the walls
of the main building. In many
places the mortar had become de-
tached making the walls look un-
slightly.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-10-18

The Telegram man did not ap-
pear this week with his usual budg.
ct of witticisms. He is taking a
short vacation, as he had a few
important matters to attend to.
We expect to have him write again
later on.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-10-18

Foreman w. T. Alexander re-
turned from his furlough the lat
Ter part OF last week. No wonder
the ducks and geese were flying
high in this vicinity during the
past ten days.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-10-18

Miss Saruer, Miss Katherine
Riley, Mr.. Frank McGluich, and
Mr.. Edward Thon, all of St. Paul,
were shown about the prison last
Saturday by Kirby Glennon.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-10-18
nature Stories.

one can plainly read between the
lines. The author of this article |
learned all he knows on this sub !
ject from books, and then forgot
many of the most important facts.
About half the nature stories one
sees in the modern magazine and
newspaper are of that type.
A few months ago [ read very
interesting story, describing fight
between two elks. It had all the
earmarks of probability, except
that said fight occurred in the
spring, when an elk wouldn't even
fight flies. It is only in the breed
ing season, which is in the fall,
that the males will fight. And in
the summer the female will fight
for her young.
A short time ago I read story
in which a bull moose, after hear
ing the call Of the COW on a still
night in the autumn, quietly
walked down the bed of a creek, on
the bank of which was a black
bear that had also heard the call
OF the COW, and was waiting for
the bull to come down that creek
towards the lake shore, where the
COW was waiting. Now we will
assume that the bear was hungry
enough to tackle bull moose just
at the season when he will dispute
the right of-way with a logging
train; and he knew the moose was
coming down that particular creek.
A moose's sense of smell is very
acute, and on still nightcould scent
the bear at least hundred yards,
and would, after hearing the cows
call, come charging down on him
like locomotive. Not so in the
story; he walked innocently down
that creek and let the bear get in
the first blow before he engaged
him in mortal combat.
And it isn't uncommon to read
a story in which the hero calmly
stands while moose is charging
thru the brush at him, and when
he is a few yards away, he will shoot
him in the head, the bullet pene-
trating the brain, killing him in
stantly. Now, anyone who has
ever tried that trick would laugh
at such nonsense. [ saw it tried
once by four Indians.
We had made birchbark call,
and one of the Indians, who was
an expert at using it, had been bal
ling his lungs sore for half day.
When one did respond to the call
we were all in bunch in a small
clearing. [ ran for the nearest
tree when [ heard the brush and
limbs of trees cracking.
No, l was not scared. [ just
wanted to get up high so I could
get better shot. Iforgotmy gun
tho. Three of the Indians stood
their ground, and when he poked
his head thru the brush, they
started firing. I do not know how
many shots were fired; but could
hear the bullets strike his head.
It sounded like music. The way
those bullets did sing when they
glanced off from his head. And
when those three Indians were
playing the squirrel act, the fourth
one, who had run when 1 did but
hung on to his gun, sent a bullet
thru his heart. And even then
the moose-which was big one
with q fine set of antlers-ran
about ten rods before he fell.
Three of the bullets had struck
him in the head. One about four
inches below the eyes, and the
other two had struck about an inch
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-10-18

The glazier is now repairing the
windows in the shops and other
buildings within the prison en-
closure. He is making everything
snug for the cold blasts of winter.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-10-18
CHAPEL Service.

The following is the program of
the service held in the chapel,
Sunday, October Nth, Father
Corcoran officiating:
March-"Jolly General. Orchestra
Waltz Song: Duet for two cornets-"DOn't
Keep Me Guessing Walter Clauder 80.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-10-18
CHURCH NOTICE.

Service in the Prison Chapel at nine
O'Clock every Sunday morning. Pro-
testant and Catholic service every
alternate Sunday. Rev. S. j. Ken
nedy, and Rev. FIR. COrcoran chap
lainS.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-10-18

The Chicago American league
defeated the Chicago National in
the series played for the champion
ship. They played six games the
Sox winning four.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-10-18

Hymn-"ChriSt Receiveth Sinful Men,. .........
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Congregation
Scripture Observation-Disclosures. Father COrcOran
Authenticity and Peace" ................ Choir
Prayer. 80. :. Father Corcoran and Congregation
Gospel Reading. Father COrcOran
Sermon. Observation-Disclosures. Father CorcOran
Hymn-"At the Cross. Congregation
March-"In Ball Costume" Orchestra
PARK PROGRAM.
acknowledgements" .....................F Fulton
March-'Won't You Fondle Me?" .Paley
.....................Ful Fulton
IntermeZZO-"My Ideal' Arnold
MANIFESTATION Winks" ............. Stevens
March-"Red Clover. ....................F Fulton
March-"The Exalted Ruler. B. Hall
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-10-18

Mr.. Leo Rasky, of Saltwater,
has again been added to the guard
force after an absence from the
prison for several months.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-10-18

Three new members were added
to the Chautauqua Circle at it's
meeting held in the chapel last
Sunday afternoon.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-10-18

The Usher has in his possession
a letter addressed to Charles Rhods,
from Mrs. Lucy Stout; and one
addressed to w. L. Smith, from
81. S. Dinnon. For further par
ticulars see the Deputy Warden.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-10-18

The following transfers were
made during the past week: $50
to $40; 295 to PIT.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-10-18

LOCAL NEWS.
Mass was held in the prison
chapel last Sunday morning by
Fir. Corcoran.
The following transfers were
made during the past week: 559
to $40; 295 to PIT.
Mr.. Leo Rasky, of Saltwater,
has again been added to the guard
force after an absence from the
prison for several months.
Three new members were added
to the Chautauqua Circle at it's
meeting held in the chapel last
Sunday afternoon.
The Chicago American league
defeated the Chicago National in
the series played for the champion
ship. They played six games the
Sox winning four.
Miss Saruer, Miss Katherine
Riley, Mr.. Frank McGluich, and
Mr.. Edward Thon, all of St. Paul,
were shown about the prison last
Saturday by Kirby Glennon.
The glazier is now repairing the
windows in the shops and other
buildings within the prison en-
closure. He is making everything
snug for the cold blasts of winter.
Foreman w. T. Alexander re-
turned from his furlough the lat
Ter part OF last week. No wonder
the ducks and geese were flying
high in this vicinity during the
past ten days.
The Telegram man did not ap-
pear this week with his usual budg.
ct of witticisms. He is taking
short vacation, as he had a few
important matters to attend to.
We expect to have him write again
later on.
The Usher has in his possession
a letter addressed to Charles Rhods,
from Mrs. Lucy Stout; and one
addressed to w. L. Smith, from
81. S. Dinnon. For further par
ticulars see the Deputy Warden.
The Deputy Warden's clerk was
on the galleries several nights
during the past week gathering
statistics from the inmates. The
questions asked included every
thing but the acreage of the wild
oats one had sown before ones
arrival here.
The interior of the dollhouse
building is being whitewashed.
Altho the walls and ceiling are al
ways kept unusually clean, they
are now spotless. Cleanliness is q
characteristic trait about this in
stitation, as it Is noticeable every
where about the prison.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1906-10-18
LOCAL NEWS.

Mass was held in the prison
chapel last Sunday morning by
Fir. Corcoran.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-06
Toilet, Hat and Hair Pins
This consists of the most
wonderful variety of toilet
pins ever put on sale.

CLINTON SAFETY PINS
The genuine have no rival all
sizes, regularly sold at 6 10
&c. per dozen. Our sale Price
NICKEfLAED SAFETY PINS
Good quality, all sizes. regu-
larry sold at 8 to &c. per dozen.
Our Sale Price.
BLACK TOILET PINS
Columbia brand. assorted sizes
IN box, regularly sold at Sc. a
box. our Sale Price e......
BLACK TOILET PINS
Extra quality, put up on
fancy cards. regularly sold at
Sc. "A card. Our Sale fTice.
BLACK MOURNING PINS
ono box, 40 count, regularly
sold at &c. a box. Our Sale
Price. Three Boxes. .......
BLACK HEADED BELT Pins
Assorted sizes, 80 count, regti-
larly sold at 10c. n paper
Our Sale Price. e...............
BLACK-HTEADTD BELT Pins
Assorted sizes. ~ count, regu-
larly sold az lOc. a paper,
Our Sale Price.
JBr. MAT AND WHITE
HEADED PINS
Arranged nicely on pin cards
regularly sold ~ Sc. "A card,
our Sale Price.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-06
Arm Bands and Garter.

SUPER STRONG CARRIERS
with silk cord and nickel
holders, regularly sold at 15c.
pair. Our Sale Price. .......
c. M. c. MEMS CARRIERS
Super Isle webbing (TIoot
Mon Brandt. during this Sale,
per pair, at.......---.
c. NJ. c. MEMS CARRIERS
SILK webbing. black. white
and colors, (Hoot Mon Brandt
buy 'em per pair. at........
SUPER COTTON ARM BANI
q Inch webbing, regularly
sold at 10c. a pair. Sale Price
MEMS FANCY WEB ARM I
Mounted with buckle and rib
bon bow regularly Sold at
is 10 Csc. per pair. Sale Price
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-06
Curling Irons, Curriers', Hair
Nets and Hair Rolls

HAIR CURLING IRONS
Double wood handles. two
sizes TO choose from during
This sale only ...................
wEILER's WAVING PINS
Regularly sold at lOc. q dozen,
our Sale Price ..................
LEAD HAIR CURRIERS'
Common Sense Brand. large
and small sizes. regularly sold
at Sc. a dozen. Our Sale
Price for Two Dozen ..........
KID HAIR CURRIERS'
Best quality, regularly sold at
9 10 loc. n dozen, Our Sale
Price ....................
RUSHFoRTH's HAIR CURLl
Six TO the box. regularly sold
at 1Oc. for the box. Sale Price
NATURAL HAIR ROLLS
All desirable cOlors and sizes,
regularly sold at l5c. each,
our Sale Price ................
SILK HAIR NETS
Match any color hair, regu-
larry sold at 10c. each. Our
Sale Price ......................
HAIR NETS
Made from natural hair. de-
sirable line Of colors. regu-
larry sold az 20c. each. Our
Sale Price .......,.............
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-06
Solid Silver Thimb.es

As certainly not the least Of
Our great specials we are pre-
pared to equip every woman
with a solid silver thimble,
marked Sterling. The regu-
lar price of solid silver thin
bles is common, everyday
knowledge and thousands will
appreciate this opportunity to
buy them.
Sale Price only &c
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-06
Uwdnta Dress Shields

Warranted antiseptic, odor-
less and washable. Every
pair guaranteed. These
shields require no strong
words here, they are acknowl-
edged to be the only shield
giving satisfaction. We pro-
tect you on every point we
claim for them. During this
sale you can buy all you want
at these very low prices
No. 2. regular at 2oc, now t3c
No. 8, regular at 25e, now tie
No. 4, regular at 'oc, now 2oc
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-06
Threads and Silks

BLACK SEWING SILKS
machine or hand, all sizes,
regularly sold at Sc. a spool. &c
Our Sale Price, for -Four.
CoLoRED SEWING SILKS
machine or hand. popular
shades. regularly sold at 4c. a -
spool. our Sale Price for Three &c
spoois ...'...'...''...--.''''..
BOUNCE SIZE SPOOL BLACK sILE
put up specially for our fe
dressmakers all sizes. regl- &C
larly sold at &c. spool......
WASTE SEWING SILKS
put up in one-ounce packages,
buy one or more during sale, &C
Our Sale Price ....--.....,.....
LINEN FINISH Spool, THREAD
black or white, regularly sold n
at 1bc. dozen Our Sale Price VIC
LINEN FINISH THREAD
an extra quality, large spools, ,
during this sale. Our Sale &c
Price ...........--...........
WHITE BAsTING COTTON -
large spools, regularly sold at nc
f5e-a dozen. Our Sale Price..--
WHITE BAsTE COTTON
Volunteer Brand. b00-yard
spools, extra quality. regularly -
sold at sc. a spool. Our Sale NC
Price for Two spools ...........
ALEXANDER KINGS BAsTE COT
TON
white, 5O0-yard spools, regular
~ sold at DC. a spool Our Sale -
Price for Two Price Four nc
SpoolS ..................-........
PIERCE'S MACHINE COTTON
no better made, 1OO-yard
spools, we are introducing this
extra quality thread Our Sale &c
Price -Four Spools ..............
ALEXANDER KINGS MACHINE
COTTON
200-yard spools, black and
white. During this sale Three &c
spools ..-.---.- ----....-....-.---.--
CROCHET SPOOL SILK
good line OF shades, 20 close, &c
worth 10c. a spool, Sale Price
EMBROIDERY SPOOL SILK
good line OF colors. TO close,
worth 80. spool. Our Sale Ic
Price for Two spools.