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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17

The following is part of the
program that will be given at next
Sundays meeting of the Chautau-
qua: 'The Management of Large
Department Stores" "a Few
Phases of the Fur Trade "Wom-
ems Suffrage" and "The Art of
Posing The secretary also no.
titles us that he has received four
sets of six volumes each of new
Chautauqua studies for the ensu-
ing year. They are as follows:
"The Theory and Practice of the
English Government" by T. F.
Moran, P. Fl. D.; Rational Liv-
ing" by II. G. King; "What is
Shakespeare by L. A. Sherman;
and Literary Leaders of Modern
English" by w. j. Dawson. If
the foregoing list does not please
the Anglo-Saxons in our midst, we
are at loss to suggest any improve
ment.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17
"CittIe mother. ]"

Way off in Sing Sings gloomy walls
There dwells spirit dear
'Tis known as "Little Mother" Booth
Who brings "the boys' good cheer,
To blasted hopes she brings the words
That sympathize and strengthen
Most every heart that feels her love.
A love that could not lengthen.
We, of the West, have mothers too,
The kind that cheer, encourage,
Who lend their aid, their heart, their all,
That we might grow and flourish.
Whoe'er our "little mother" is,
Be she natural or foster,
Let's ne'er forget to wipe the tears
That our misdeeds have caused her.
E. w. M.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17
che Peacelf1aker.

[ was sitting on the hotel steps
when who should come Looping
along but Bill. He rode to where
1 was and stopped. Hello, Bill"
said [. whats wrong; dog fight,
bob cat, or the old woman?"
Bill simply looked fierce. One
eye was closed and BACKED, his
face was all torn up, clothes
mnssed, etc, and he seemed to act
as tho ne was deranged. "No, I
wasn't mixed up in dog fight,
nor in any of the other things you
mentioned" said Bill. II hap
pened to rub the old lady the
wrong way. she who promised to
cherish and obey until death do
us part. But I think them prom
ises were mere sentiments, be-
cause the way she lit into me
didn't look as tho she was going
to obey. Get your cayuse and
come home with me; I will tell
you goingSout."
l went out and.got my broncho,
and we started. "Well it was like
this" continued Bill. II had a
chance TO trade my ranch (the
widows) and scattle for a sheep
ranch, and make few hunks of
tin out of the bargain. The ranch
was up near Fort McCloud, Cana
da. I didn't: say anything to the
old lady until. I had traded and
signed the epapers. Then I told
her how I--hadssbeaten the sheep
man out of his eyeteeth, his ranch
and his sheep, too"
AT first sshe Seemed to be
choked with emotion, just stood
and trembled like cyclone be-
fore it starts:on it's career. ALI of
suddens.As she reached over her
right ARMAND hit me in the eye.
Then she sailed into me tooth and
nail, and whatswas left Of me came
to town after you. Now, what I
want you to do is to talk about
Canada, make her think that it's
the gardensspot of the world"
Gill;" said /, II don't know
much about. Canada, but I will try
and establish:peace in the family,
only yousmust keep cayuse sad
died so l can blend with the hori-
zon at once if she starts on the
warpath."
"All right. said Bill; II will do
it, for she is very handy with a
howitzer. You might get your
good intentions badly perforated.
We rode up to the corral and
turned our horses loose. I left
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17
TO INMATES.

For the information of new arrivals
and all others desiring to send THE
MIRROR to friends we wish to say that
plying with the following rules: Write
out your own name and register num-
Der 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 it and placed in
your door every Fl idTy night. All IN
mates are requested to comply with this
order whether sending out a copper not.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17

We were informed that Guard
White was neatly taken in recent
ly by several Saltwater kids on a
deal in calendars. Mr.. White al
ways admires art, and when he saw
the hobby calendars the kids were
carrying, he Immediately began
negotiations to acquire possession
of them. After making one or
two bids for them, Mr.. White
finally got three of them at five
cents each. The kids parted with
the calendars rather reluctantly
and one of them even brushed a
big tear on the cold ground as he
handed his over. But this by
play was all for effect, for Mr..
White found out later that the
calendars were 1906 instead of
1907. If Mr.. White is still buy
ing last years calendars, why we
know where he can buy several
more of them at the same price.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17
Prison Population.

There were thirteen arrivalsand
seven discharged during the past
week. One of the latter left on
parole.
The population of the prison is
7O9, distributed as follows: First
grade, 551, second grade, AS, and
third grade IL.
The last register numbers 2O44.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17

mine saddled, because I wasn't
going to take any chances. Two
women came out of the house to
greet us. One of them was Bills
wife. $50 you are back, are you?
You fop-eared cayote, trade my
ranch off, will you. 1 will show
YOU"
Bills face was puckered into a
smile. He held his arms out ex-
pecting her to jump into them,
but she didn't. She kept right on
talking. Bills face lost it's smile,
and the things he said under his
breath had better be left in the
ink jug; [ won't rifle them up. L
thought it was time for me to say
something, SO l began to speak
about the landscape and finally
worked around to Canada. When
L got that far [ started to tell
what a fine country it was, etc.,
but when l mentioned Fort Nc
Cloud, Mrs. Bill sat up suddenly
and glared at me like a mountain
lion.
l stopped kind of sudden and
looked around for a hole that
would let me out quick if she
started a rumpus. As [ turned to
look at Mrs. Bill I got a teacup
full of hot tea alongside of the
left ear. 1 made flying leap for
a bunch of daylight, went part
way thru, and stuck. [ had the
sash of small window around nv
neck, and lost most of the wrapper
on my nose. [ don't know how
Bill got out. He came around the
corner of the house with chicken
leg sticking out of his shirt collar:
he had gravy enough in his hair
toserve a banquet with; there was a
slap of mashed potato on his shirt
front, and one ear was filled with
butter.
Here, Bill,' said I, pull me
thru. | am being killed with a
pile driver" Bill grabbed me by
the arms and pulled me thru, and
l lost no time in hitting the ridge
pole of my broncho. As I rode
away a spontaneous conglomera-
ton of harsh words came flowing
to me on the evening breeze. I
vowed never again to try to make
peace in another mans family, be-
cause you are sure to be lmisun-
derstood and get the worst of it.
Woman is called mans better
half, but | give Mrs. Bill credit of
being two-thirds in that family.
Two days later, Bill came to town
to get his window frame. In the
excitement I forgot to leave it,
and wore it to town. 1906.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17

The women's department is be-
ing whitewashed and repainted.
A crew of five men are at work
on the job and expect to COM
plete the work this week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17

We learn that Judge Gould, of
the State Board of Control, is still
very ill. Mr.. Gould recently had
the misfortune to injure one of
his legs, and since then other
complications have set in which
prolonged his illness.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17

Steward Coles returned from
his visit to Wheaton, Mimi, one
day last week. He had with him
an inmate of this institution who
was wanted there as a witness.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17

The carpenters were in the cell
house several days this week over
hauling the windows. The space
between the top of the sash and
window frame is being closed, thus
keeping out cold drafts when the
weather gets so cold that it freezes
ones voice.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17

A crew of men under Guard
Westlund began operations last
Tuesday toward getting out the
supply of ice for the prison. They
expect to have the icehouse filled
in thirty days if the weather re-
mains favorable. E,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17

Our poets have been so insistent
of late that we decided to publish
three poems this issue. There is
one on the local, editorial and
back page.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17

The warehouses are very nearly
all filled, to the roof with Irvine
that is ready to be shipped. AL
tho small shipments are being
made every day, it is likely that
every foot of space will be used be-
fore the season is over.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17

The following transfers were
made during the past week: 5lS
to hosp; 248 to 504; cot l to hosp;
1O5 to 452; 172 to 1874; 5o3 to 3;
$50 to 172; 1888 to so.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17

Rabbi [. L. Rypin, a prominent
minister of St. Paul, was a visitor
at the prison Tuesday, and was
escorted about the institution by
Warden Wolfer.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17

A German Luthern service was
held in the chapel last Sunday
morning. About twenty-four of
the inmates of that denomination
attended.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17
LOCAL NEWS.
The occupant of cell 479 would
appreciate it if some inmate would
send him some reading matter.

Acting Deputy Warden ColIigan
was absent from the institution
several days during the latter part
of last week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17

Seven prisoners will be dis
charged from this institution next
Saturday. This is the largest
number to leave in one day for
some time.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17

There was photograph concert
in the chapel last Sunday morning.
Mr.. Frank Wolfer had charge of
the machine and kept it going for
nearly an hour. The pieces we're
mostly new ones, and consisted of
instrumental music.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17
Chapel Service.

The following is the program of
the service held in the chapel
Sunday, January 18th, Rev. s.
j. Kennedy officiating:
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17
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
needy, and Rev. FIR. COrcOran chap
lains.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17

William Gallagher, guard at the
solitary in the state prison. is rap
idly regaining health. He was in
the city yesterday for the first time
in several weeks. His afflicted
arm and leg are limbered up
Saltwater Gazette.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17

The occupant of 329 would like
to exchange the Winnipeg Free
Press, Crookston Times, Rochester
Post-Record, Minneapolis Tribune,
and the Bemidji Pioneer, for the
Post Intelligencer, Fargo Forum,
and the Grand Forks Herald.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17
Wise and Otherwise.
3-By G. A Y.-g

An Iowa man took a drink of
mineral water just before retiring
for the night and set the bottle in
the window. He slept late, and
was awakened to find the bed
clothes on fire, the fire having
been caused by the bottle acting
as burning glass and cencentrat-
ing the SUMS rays on the bedding.
Moral-Don't drink anything from
bottle!
One of the strange features OF
life is the thirst some men possess
for gossip; the more salacious, the
better they like it. Such men
never have good word to say for
anyone; in fact they are never
happy unless retailing some choice
morsel of gossip calculated to drag
down, debase and humiliate some
of their fellow creatures. Such
men are the hyenas of life, who
prowl in the cemeteries of the
past dragging to view the skele-
tons of errors that should have
been permitted to rest in oblivion.
Judge Humphreys famous de-
cision in the meat trust case has
evidently paved the way for stat
ute giving the national govern
ment the right Of appeal in crimi-
nal cases, right it does not now
enjoy. Many eminent lawyers
felt that Judge Humphrey was
wrong, but the government had no
redress, and was forced to accept
the decision, and the big fish es-
capped. It seems reasonable that
the government should enjoy all
the rights delegated to private in
dividuals, and were private in
dividual denied the right of appeal
what howl would be heard on all
sides.
Owing to agitations fostered by
Success, one of the most forceful
magazines now in existence, An or
ganization known as the Peoples
Lobby has been organized and has
opened an Office in Washington.
This, so far as I know, is the first
time the people have ever had a
lobby" at the national capital,
and it's success in securing legisla-
ton for the common herd will be
watched with interest. All the
great interests of the business
world maintain expensive head
quarters for business agents" at
Washington, as we'll as having
special representatives in both
branches of Congress, therefore it
ought not to be considered strange
if the great common people" put
in business agent as we'll.
The series of terrible wrecks
which recently occurred on some
of our greatest railway systems
which are provided with all sorts
of expensive safety appliances has
aroused the Interstate Commerce
Commission to institute an inquiry
into the efficacy of the present
block system. The block system
as now maintained is practical
safeguard if in the hands of a man
who will take no chances; in the
hands of happy-go-lucky boy or
irresponsible man, it is veritable
engine of destruction; if the man
in tower IL remarks to himself as
No. 3, the big limited, bowls down
upon him, three minutes late, and
coming at the rate of fifty milesan
hour: swell No. has had time
to make tower 49," and drops his
target, giving 3 a clear track be-
foro fouor 10 h.. l NJ
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17

March-"Feather Queen" Orchestra
Doxology Congregation
Invocation .......... Rev. s. j. Kennedy
Glorla...... Congregation
Scripture. Rev. s. j. Kennedy
Hymn-"Only an Armour Bearer Congregation
Prayer. ........ Rev. 8. j. Kennedy
Acknowledgement" Gabriel. Choir
OoIinon ..kev. b. j. Kennedy
Medley Overture-"War Songs Of the Boys in. ;.
biuo.... ......... Orchestra
Hymn-"At the Cr0ss". Congregation
BonedictiOn ................ Rev. 8. j. Kennedy
March-"William the Conqueror". Orchestra
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17

Our staff contributor, Mr.. E. w.
M, who has so ably conducted
the "Views and Reviews" column
for so long a time, will have de-
parted ere another issue Of The
MIRROR. AS a contributor, we are
sorry to lose him; but, as a fellow
unfortunate, we rejoice with him
in being returned to the world.
So we join in with the rest and
wish him godspeed and a new life.
Warden Wolfer escorted party
of friends about the various de-
partments of the prison one day
last week. While in The MIRROR
ofhced the Warden informed us
that he had several canary birds
on the way, and said that we could
have partner for our little pet.
Thanks, Warden. Our bird has
been in need of a companion for a
long time, one with whom he can
share his joys and sorrows.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-01-17


LOCAL NEWS.
The occupant of cell 479 would
appreciate it if some inmate would
send him some reading matter.
Acting Deputy Warden Colligan
was absent from the institution
several days during the latter part
of last week.
Rabbi [. l.. Rypin, a prominent
minister of St. Paul, was a visitor
at the prison Tuesday, and was
escorted about the institution by
Warden Wolfer.
Seven prisoners will be dis
charged from this institution next
Saturday. This is the largest
number to leave in one day for
some time.
A German Luthern service was
held in the chapel last Sunday
morning. About twenty-four of
the inmates of that denomination
attended.
Steward Coles returned from
his visit to Wheaton, Mimi, one
day last week. He had with him
an inmate of this institution who
was wanted there as a witness.
The warehouses are very nearly
all filled, to the roof with Irvine
that is ready to be shipped. AL
tho small shipments are being
made every day, it is likely that
every foot of space will be used be-
fore the season is over.
There was monograph concert
in the chapel last Sunday morning.
Mr.. Frank Wolfer had charge of
the machine and kept it going for
nearly an hour. The pieces we're
mostly new ones, and consisted of
instrumental music.
The occupant of 1929 would like
to exchange the Winnipeg Free
Press, Crookston Times, Rochester
Post-Record, Minneapolis Tribune,
and the Bemidji Pioneer, for the
Post Intelligencer, Fargo Forum,
and the Grand Forks Herald.
William Gallagher, guard at the
solitary in the state prison. is rap
idly regaining health. He was in
the city yesterday for the first time
in several weeks. His afflicted
arm and leg are limbered up
Saltwater Gazette.
A crew of men under Guard
Westlund began operations last
Tuesday toward getting out the
supply of ice for the prison. They
expect to have the icehouse filled
in thirty days if the weather re-
mains favorable. 81
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-07-25
Atchispn Globe Sishts,

A few good beatings are the only ef
hcinnt antidote for a quaTrelsome dis
position.
jiow some mems sporting blood crops
pI when it comes to betting on a sure
thing!
No mar is fierce enough looking to
engage in housecleaning without ap-
pearing henpecked.
Careful comparison makes any other
heritage look insignificant compared
with common sense.
We have noticed that girls of IS are
not compelled to spend an evening play
an- whist.
a M has nothing to be proud of
because his children obey him because
he Is larger than they are.
O can't expect much from a girl
who seeks information from a dream
book instead of the encyclopaedia.
The old-fashioned girl who was sorry
TO see the school term close. gems to
pc anoat as scarce as she used to be.
IN course OF time a young father
VIII develop as much patience with the
papy as ne once had In tying his tie.
III you have a good deal of confidence
In the people, divide it among a good
many; don't invest it all with one
person.
There isn't much to swearing; even
the maj who swcars off is more likely
to begin again thar the man who mere
ly quits.
Some people try very hard to have
a good time, and fail; it isn't a good
time. when too much Of an effort is re.
CURED to gain 1t.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-07-25
An Effective Display.
From Tit-Bits.

49,
II think there was only one occasion on
which I did something really brilliant.
said a diapers window dresser not long
since. Il had a big window m an i'm.
portant tho%roughfare to look after, and.
no matter what I put there, 1t appeared
to be impossible to attract any attention.
The manager naturally began to grumbIe
because he never saw anybody looking in.
l used to lie awake at nights racktng nv
brains for new schemes, but it was no
use, One day, when l was feeling pretty
miserable. / told our porter to clear out
everything preparatory to making a big
display Of a special kind of shirt
II was a fat, lazy-looking fellow. and
/ think he must have been out pretty late
the night before. for he fell asleep in a
chair in the middle Of the window. I
was on the point of waking him up when
l happened to notice how extremely ludi-
crous he looked. His head was on one
side, his mouth wide open, and his limbs
relaxed m the oldest posture imaginable.
That gave me an idea. I didn't say a
word, but grabbing a piece of p%asteboard.
I dashed off a label and stood it against
his knees. It read: Dreaming Of our
wcrld-famed shirts
Then I gently rolled up. the blind and
awaited developments. Well, the hit that
window made is the pet tradition Of the
shop to this day. People simply block
AIDED the pavement. and you could hear
them laughing all down the street.
THE funniest part about It was that no.
body supposed for a moment 1t could pos
sibly be the real thing. They thought
1t was a clever piece OF acting or else a
wonderful wax figure. That the fellow
was actually asleep never occurred to any
one, and / stood with my heart in my
mouth for fear the noise would arouse
him.
1T didn't however, and he snored away
peacefully until nearly 4 O'clock. Then he
woke up with a start. and was so sur
prised that he nearly jumped through the
plate glass. The spectators howled. and
that night the firm raised my salary.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1907-07-25
MAKING ALTAR OF ROSES.
A commendable Effort That Didn't Re.
suit in Entire Satisfaction.
From tha New York Prass

From the New York Press.
ooh, Henry, deah. I'm going to make
some perfumery. What do you sup
pose? Altar Of roses. You know. how
very, very expensive 1t is in the shops.
Why, I have paid as much as-oh, l
can't tell, but an awful ~rice for a tiny,
tiny vial. Our lovely roses are losing
all their leaves. and I am determined to
a capital idea? We can surprise Mrs.
Nc by presenting to her a whole
bottle Of altar made out Of our ownest
own La Frances, Jacks, Baron De Bon
s%tettens, Golden Suns, English Moses,
American Beauties, Baby Ramblers.
Lady Ratterseas."'W With his encourage
ment the little wife began industriously
to save the falling petals in fruit Jars.
She had only twenty rose bushes all
told. At the end Of ten days three
quart jars We're filed with petals and
the little woman got ready to make
her altar. Henry was to u a small
still. Professor Heffner came out for
dinner, and was delighted to hear about
the scheme. All in a f1utter she eA-
hibited the three jars. "Hav you
weighed the peals?" he asked. She had
rot, but she fetched the n~ickelp.ated
i.sh scales. and, at his request. a square
yard of cheese cloth. The roses We're
tied in the cloth and found to weigh
five ounces gross. My dear Mrs."
said the professor, ~sorrowfuily, I'm
afraid you won't make a great deal of
altar out of these roses. In Arabia and
Turkey 1t takes 500 pounds Of fresh
roses to make one ounce of attar-one
ounce, mind you. 1t would be impos-
sible to calculate the infinitesimal
amount you would derive from the dis
tillation of Jour five ounces of petals"
The professor is row persona non grata.
He is known as ''horrid old thing"
And Mrs. Nc will wait yet awhile for
her whole bottle of altar