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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

the man who can discover the name
OF the song that our local musician
thumps out on the banjo every night
between the hours of Z and 9 D. M.
Any one with inside or outside in
formation is requested to report
same to the Million Dollar Kid.
Money will be promptly paid if
info is correct.
During the recent bout for the
feather-weight championship be-
tween Abe Attell and John Kilbane
the former resorted to an old wrest-
ling trick, having one ofhis seconds
grease him from head to foot. The
referee discovered the trick however
and forced Abe to remove the greasy
substance which literally covered
him. When the men had left their
corners to start battling, .Kilbane
asked Abe where he got all the
grease. That's the pork in me COM
ing out replied Abe, with a grin.
The point that | want to bring out
is this: A tighter is not always in
bad humor when engaged in fistic
combat. 1t shows too that Abe is
quite humorist.
The following story was told by
the Million Dollar Kid" the other
evening. 1t appears to me asi if
Casey Jones'" will have to look to
his laurels, or otherwise lose the
belt.
The story:-Well, said the Mill
ion Dollar Kid" I've seen a few
judges in my time, but Judge s. of
T, Ohio, has the rest of the SEN
tence weilders beaten to an ome1et.
A man was brought before Judge
s. on charge of stealing loaf
of bread. Why did you steal the
loaf of bread queried the Judge.
| stole the loaf of bread your honor,
because | was hungry, The bread
wagon was standing close by, the
opportunity was good, | took the
loaf of bread and ate it.
Well, said his honor, fine every
man In this court room twenty-five
cents for living in a city where a
man has to steal in order to get
something to eat. The clerk of the
court went among the audience and
collected seven dollars and twenty
five cents. He handed the money to
the judge, the Judge in turn, handed
it to the defendent at the bar, with
these words as parting shot. Now
my man 60 out and prove me a
prophet when l say that you will
never do it again.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

Wonders will never cease! Anna
Held, who if reports are to be be-
lieved. spends more money on
clothes than most any other woman
of the day, declares in the Nav
number of the GREEN BOOK AL
BUM, which has just been issued.
that women. including herself. don't
know anything at all about how to
dress. And more! She says that
men know more about dressing than
women. Do you think she de-
mands, a man would ever get any,
where if he went in high beeled
shoes, holding onto his hat with one
hand and holding up his train with
the other, with a hat-pin sticking
into his head on one side and hair
pin on the other?'' Miss Held'sar-
ticle is illustrated with photographs
showing her in her home and among
them is one which shows her darn
ing stockings and another Which
shows her cooking!
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18
DIAMOND DUST.
A Digest of Recent Base Ball News
By Corker

Rube Wadell. is helping repair
levees at Hickman, KY, as part OF
his training work.
A fine goes for any Chicago Cub
pitcher who smokes a cigarette
according to late order by man
ager Chance.
Pitcher George Mullen says be
has set his heart on this being his
best year. To make it that he will
have to 60 some, all will admit.
Pitcher Chief Bender is in shape
to lead the American League pitch
ers again this season, making a
record of three years in row.
A strenuous base ball season
ought to be mere picnic for Hugely
Jennings after his experience in
auto smash-ups and railroad wrecks.
If st. Louis could buy Lajoie for
$40, 900 he would more than earn
the purchase price back for them
in ten days." says Connie Mack.
Wilbert Robins, the Giants coach.
who is teaching Rube Marquard
how to control his fade-away,
thinks the South Paw will get stale
this year.
+ OF course Ty Cobb hasn't gone
back any. but just the same he has
done nothing startling since he
joined the Tigers at New Orleans,
three weeks ago.
Forget the Worlds Series last
falr' is Nc Graw's advice to the
Giants, and win another pennant.
Maybe next time we can put the
rollers under Connie Mack"
Minneapolis has taken Frank De-
lahanty from St. Paul through the
waiver process. Delahanty per-
formed in good style for the Saints
last year, but could not agree on
salary this spring.
Catcher Tub Spencer who was
secured from the Philadelphia Nat
ionals by Louisville, has been indef-
initely suspended. owning to the
fact that he showed no inclination
to ride the water-wagon.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

have lately arrived. Otto is known
for the var1ty Of colors his BIRDS
develope.
Whistling B. has again received
that little green ticket which allows
him to grow beard during good
behavior, and soon the B. & O. will
be out a member.
Folks down home say that the
robbins have been flying around
there for the past three weeks, but
we have failed to catch sight of any
around here as yet. Seems as if
they knew better than to get in
such place.
Friend p. has been wearing a
brand-new pair of shoes lately.
Herman, after sizing them up, re-
marked, If de sun shines much dis
summer Mr. p. will haff to get Won
umbrella or his feets get sun strokes.
Yah, dot is SO"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

1t is rarely that a cook prepares
dish which he is unable to name.
yet House Steward Westlund and
his chefs managed to do that very
thing last Sunday. After his board
ers had dined sumptuously on the
preparation Mr. Westlund blandly
asked several of them to name it.
but none could. He finally adj
mitted that he didn't know just
what it was. himself but anyway
it was delicious.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

Beau Esprita was laid up with
severe cold for the last few
days, but is practically out of it's
grip at present. He has decided
that 1t is best not to attempt any
tn in g so strenuous as Grinopus
Mesjanese Optelooth in the future,
while there remains a vestage
of winter drafts to blow pains
and aches into a body profusely
perspired.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18
Stray Notes.
A. F. B.

seems to be playing in
hard luck. It's a case of up and
down with him.
to present appearances
it looks as If the boys of Guard
Broostroms shop would have plenty
of tobacco this year.
Heinie assured Profit.
Burchard that if it comes to pinch,
he can play the French horn and
whistle through his nose at the same
time.
The Editor forgot to inform us
what color the two canaries are that
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

The Farm Machinery Department
are rapidly completing the present
seasons output of binders, and the
last machine will be in the ware
house by May 1st. Work has al
ready been commenced on the 200
hay rakes to be manufactured this
season, and it is expected that the
lot will be on the market in time
for the hay harvest.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

The B. P. 0. Elks of Saltwater
are making preparations to stage a
minstrel show in the Auditorium on
the 22nd and 23rd, for the benefit
of the charity fund. The services
of first class instructor has been
obtained and no pains are being
spared to make the show success.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

Kansas City won from the Pitts
burg Nationals to 5. The score
was tied until the eighth when catch
er James Of the Blues, drove in a
home run.
A story was in circulation. that
the Minneapolis club expected to
trade pitcher RUDE Waddell. form
erly of st. Louis, to the St. Paul
club for Mike O. Toole. There was
found to be no foundation for the
yarn.
The New York Giants had no
trouble in disposing of the Jersey
City international league team at
the Polo grounds, score to 1.
Marquard and Ames were inyinci-
BILE, the Jersey City team scoring
only two hits.
Straight ball pitching by Hi West
who is not yet on edge, gave Detroit
an easy 10 to victory over the
Mud Hens. Willet, "Corncobb Ty"
and Chapman did some great hit
ting. Corncobb poled out three
home runs.
The Giants defeated the Mobile
Southern leaguers l to 0 in a 13 in
ming game. Nc Graw put in Rube
Marquard as pitcher with Wilson
catching. Marquard struck out ten
men and famed one on the bean.
Joe Cantillon picks the Apostles
to win the American Association
championship this season in walk.
1t would not surprise me-" he says,
to see kelley's aggregation take the
lead at the sound of the bell and
never drop out of first place all
season long.
Connie Mack says that Nc Innis,
Collins. Baker and Barry comprise
the best infield that ever played in
the major league Connie doesn't
expect the old cub combination,
Chance, Evert, Tinker and Stein
feldt. Mack's contention, however,
Will cause a wide difference of
opinion.
The Boston Americans swamped
the Cincinnati Nationals by score
of ID to 1. Wood and O'Brien for
the visitors were in mid-season form
and held Cincy to five hits. Stahrs
triple with the bases full in the
seventh featured. Batteries: Keefe,
w. Jasper and Nc Lean; Wood
o. Brien and Minnemacher.
Ty Cobb took team composed of
Royston Ca, boys at Athens Ga.
March 80, and downed the Univer-
sity of Georgia lads, 4 to 1. The
feature was the pitching of Cobb
who struck out a man. He gave
the natives splendid exhibition of
base running, at one time getting
home from second on a slow ground
er. Cobb was touched up by the
university lads for eight hits.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

The firm Of 0. & O., bookbinders
continue to thrive and prosper. More
shelf room in their department be-
came necessary and a new stock
cabinet was installed last week.
Both partners state that the bust
ness outlook for the summer is very
bright and they are preparing to
handle several large book editors 8,
some of which are already in the
hands of the printer.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

The State Board of Pardons held
their quarterly meeting last Monday
and heard several applications, but
owing to the absence of Atty. Gen
erat Smith, postponed action on all
applications, with one exception, un-
til later.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

The Saltwater Gazette states that
the Masquers of the State Univers-
ity Dramatic Club have advised
Warden Wolfer that they will be on
hand the morning of Memorial Day
to give an entertainment in the pri-
son chaple.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18
M|RRORETTE9
Study

All do this what further can dor
B. Why more than ever Every task thou dost
Brings strength and capabiity to act.
He who doth climb the difficult mountains top.
Will the next day outstrip an idler man.
Dip thy young brain in wise mems deep dis
course
In looks. which though they freeze thy wit
awhile
Will knit thee. i the end. with wisdom.
CORNWALL.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18
New Prison Notes
By Bingo

What's the score ??
Dublin says that an ill humored
Irishman is as hard to find as a red
emerald.
The boys over here have contrib
uted eighteen dollars to be used in
purchasing a baseball outfit.
john" the foreman in shop A,
claims that a good mechanic will
never work with poor tools.
10, Jo," is out with challenge.
He defies Mr.. A. F. B., to meet him
in awrestling match on Decoration
Day.
There. is poor unfortunate fell
low over here who has the dropsy.
Every time he sees chair he drops
into it.
l say there, Mr.. Nelson, how
about those khaki suits that were
due to be issued along about the 1st
of April?
Prisons are fine places Ito stay
away from. Doc" says that while
there's life there's hope-of getting
a few more iron men.
Happy Bob" Henderson is the
ideal optimist. It's a safe bet that
good many of the boys will re-
member Bob long after. their SEN
fences have expired.
The State Board of Parole met at
this institution on Wednesday the
22nd. Of the twenty-five applica-
tons presented, nine received pa
roles and one conditional dis
charge.
The man who wrote that popular
song, The Man Behind" evidently
had never been in jail He claimed
that the man behind is the wisest
man you'll ever, ever find" That
doesn't hold good here.
The so-called lobster may be the
fall guy" for numerous lemon dis
pensers, but mark me brother, when
I say that he will be plucking
peaches from the peach tree Of life,
long after lot of self-styled wise
guys" have been discarded to the
county poor farm.
! have heard too that the moving
man will be around to your sanito-
rum along about October or proba-
bly, little later. SO cheer up fell
lows! for it won't be long now until
you are occupying up-to-date apart
ments.
Oh! you hot and cold water and
etc.
The man who gets off to a good
start need never worry about the
finish. In the race of life be sure to
get off to good start. In order to
do this you must get off with the
right foot.
n. B.-The critic who looks over
my copy suggested that / put this
In.
This news item will greatly please,
Mickey the barber as seven of the
lucky ones have began to grow mus
taches. 1t always happens h t
Mickey is called upon to remove
these razor destroying bristles short
ly before the owners are released.
It's queer isn't it now some people
change their mind.
Red" the runner in shop A,
is certainly there when it comes to
falling over cans. bobbins, oil pots
and etc.. but / will wager my
months salary remarked officer
Glennon. that Red wouldn't fall
over box of straw berries" Red
has the consolation of knowing that
a man with large feet has a good
understanding.
Stop! Look! Listen! Ten thou
sand dollars (s10,0O0) Uuited- States
money will be given as reward to
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

While passing through The Mir
ror Office one day last week, Capt.
Whelan brought up suddenly against
a beautiful pi." He generously
declined to dine. however, and Gay
hoppin was invited to gobble it up,
which he did in short order.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

Tailor Nelson states that the sum-
mer uniforms are ready for distribu-
ton, and it is understood that they
are to be given out as soon as the
weather permits.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

w. G.. the colored chap who
acted in the capacity of Deputy's
runner for more than year past,
has been transferred to the officers
dining room, where he will hence
forth shine as the handsome waiter.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

The Board of Parole held meet
ing at the new prison on the 10th
inst, and granted nine paroles and
one discharge, making a total for
both institutions of sixteen paroles
and three discharges this month.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

Warden Z. J. Fogarty of the
prison at Michigan City. Ind, was
a guest OF Warden Wolfer last Sat-
urday. During the day Warden
Fogarty made tour Of inspection
of both the old and new prisons.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

Mr.. Robt. c. Randall of ST. Paul
and Mr.. Lowell Nichols of Marshall,
were visitors at the prison last Mon
dav
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

The occupant of cell 1876 will ex-
change tn e Detroit Journal and
Evening Wisconsin for San Fran
cisco papers.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

IT'S said A work of real merit
finds favor at last" st. Croix, and
that the only happy author in this
world is he who is above the care
of reputation" The best of men
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18
Population.

Total number of inmates. -. 792
Working at New Prison 49,. 1919
Received during week. J.
Discharged during week. 1880. 3
Number III First Grade. 800. 578
Number in Second Grade 49, DOT
Number in Third Grade ...... =
Paroled 4
Last serial number. ....... 1862
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

Foreman Schneider, of the balling
room in the twine factory. suffered
severe attack Of pleuresy last Tues
day, and was compelled to stop
work for a short time.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

Warden Wolfer placed his launch
in commission last Thursday and in
company with number OF friends
made trip up the river to Tailor's
Falls.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

The occupant of cell 626 will ex-
change Popular Mechanics maya
zine for Hampton's.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

The Mirror has large basket
filled with special tramp stories and
spring poetry. Any outside pub
Usher desiring stuff of this character
may have same for the asking.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

The young canaries are shine"
birds, Albert, Judging by the color
of their skin. As soon as the feath-
ers grow on we will be able to name
their color with more precision.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

Cell changes: sos to "a; "a to
sos; 1873 to %; 612 to 1lS; % to
421; 375 to'79; Il to Hosp.
Transferred to New Prison: 11S;
%; 263; 70; sos;
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

The quarterly meeting of tn e
Chautauqua Circle, which was to be
held next Sunday, has been post
poned for the present.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

grow discouraged at times, but SO
long as ones work remains above
criticism, one may know that he is
doing famously.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

Occupant of cell 205 will ex-
change Harper's Weekly and Life,
for Leslie's and Golfers Weekly.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-04-18

Rube Wadell. is helping repair
levees at Hickman. Ky, as part OF
his training work.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-08-27
NO MORE FUNDS FOR
FARM LECTURERS

WASHINGTON, July 26-The Fed
eral Government will no longer pay
the expenses of officers of employees Of
the Department of Agriculture to de-
liver lectures or impart information
on agriculture TO assemble farmers.
students of universities, summer
schools or boys camps. as has been
done in the past.
Comptroller Tracewell of the Treas
ury Department so advised Secre-
tary Wilson in broad Interpretation
of a recent act of Congress prohibit
ing the payment by the Government
Of dues of employees for membership
in associations or their travelling rx-
penses to conventions or meetings,
unless specifically authorized by
Congress.
Secretary Wilson thought his de-
partment escaped the embargo be-
cause the organic act of the depart
ment stiplates that one of its func-
tons is to acquire and diffuse TO the
people of the country useful informa-
ton regarding agriculture.
The Comptroller also held that Sec
rotary Fisher was not authorized to
pay expenses Of field agents Of the
Interior Department to attend con-
ferences with local organizations or
land matters.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-08-27

BOSTON. Aug. 26.--American lea
que experts have about conceded the
pennant to the Red Sox. Jake Stahl's
speed boys are now going stronger
than at any time this season, and the
pitching staff Is the best In the league
and In first class shape. While all
the members of the Red Sox have put
up grand brand of ball, still there
are three whose playing stands out
above the others. They are Out
fielder Iris Speaker, Shortstop Heinle
Wagner and Pitcher Joe Wood. The
latter has had wonderful year IN
the box and leads the American lea
que twirlers in games won. His grand
pitching has done much 70 put the
Sox in the cad. Last season Wagner
was thought to be all in ON account
of bad wing. Right from the start
of the 1912 campaign Heinie has play
ed brilliant game He is the pivot
of the Boston infeld. Speaker has
been putting up a sensational game
in the field, on the bases and at the
bat. He is giving Ty Cobb a great
run for the hitting honors of the
country. Local critics believe iris
is a more valuable player than the
redoubtable Cobb.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-08-27
YORK HEADS
OFF CHICKS
Take the First Of New Series,
Helped by Errors, by
S to ! Score
TEAMS PLAY THEIR
LAST GAME TODAY

YORK. Pa. Aug. 27-Wilmington' s
winning streak Was stopped by YORK
yesterday, the home team landing a
pitchers duel by the score Of 5 to l..
Manager jackson sent In Taylor, one
of his strongest twirlers, but the
locals went him one better by put
ting Doc Mlliman on the mound, the
visitors obtaining only five scattered
hits. while the home team secured
seven. at a time when hits meant
= runs. 49,
pitcher Milliman was given gilt
edged support by his teammates, Por-
ter and Craig starring. Porter ac-
cepted twelve chances faultlessly and
Craig nine. Ragged fielding Of VIII
mingtons infeld was responsible TOT
one Of York's runs
The home team scored twice IN the
fourth inning Weeks mufed Hoop
er's easy fly the latter going to sec
ond base, from where he scored on
Kauffmans single. Kaufman stole
second and scored on an error OF
Tobin. the latter making wild throw
10 third, after missing Marhefkas
throw on Turner's grounder
York's other three runs we're made
in the eighth inning on successive
hitting. After one was out Swayne
singled, advanced on Mannings drive
and scored on Hooper's base hit. Man
ming and Hooper tailed on Craigs
single. The visitors lone tally was
made in the eighth. Marhefka drew
four balls and advanced to second on
porte's passed ball He scored on
Weeks single. Score:
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-08-27
LET'S
Get
Together

York stopped EN-.
Tobin broke in with two boats that
helped put the thing to the bad.
Iron Man Taylor, overworked,
broke at last.
At any rate the boys look good
OF that first division. They have nine
more chances to get out.
The Shore Buds lost and continue
20 be only two games ahead Of the
Chicks.
The Chicks get home on Friday to
play their Dollar Day" game against
the Shore Buds.
Two games here on Labor Day Will
close the home season for the Chicks.
The dollar Day crowd will be
big. Loyal fans are purchasing many
tickets and will give the boys a royal
welcome home.
Baseball players the panning Ed
die Collins about his baseball articles
They say they are bunk-and worse.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-08-27
ks Winning StreakOdds and Ends of Live Local Sport
AlI-WilminGtOn Lei que
BY Billy McGowan.

Parkside walloped Rockford 20 to
S.
Can't win them all, Fergy.
Nandeyer, 8; Speakman. /. Just
what Raymond said, Ell. Dadi
dupont took another from Hillside,
and Highland trimmed Riverview 5
to ! so the three leaders all won
again.
Hook Glynn won his first game as a
manager. Hook has the goods.
Gawinsh smacked out a triple and
a single
Lutz was knocked from the mound.
So was RUDE Vanguard; don't mind
that, Lutz, old scout.
Kid Booth seems to have his eve
on the ball this season.
Umpire Allen benched Speakmau's
catcher. All right, Silk
Raymond is to spring surprise.
Everybody keep eyes open.
That battery secured from dupont
made good with Vandever Brown and
Honey.
Ollie Kanz. one of Tommy Dough-
erty's star Outielders, is putting up
great game in the Semi-Professional
League.
Eddie Maloney pitched good ball
against DUPONT
Harvey Hall who mas pitched some
good games in this league as well as
in the Semi League has left for a
two-weeks vacation in Savannah.
Dad Raymond has come to the con-
clusion that he has real pitcher in
Thomas. Working for the champion
Parkside team against Fort DUPONT
Thomas allowed three Lifts to 2S men
who faced him in the game.
The teams were never so evenly
matched as they are today Speak
man, DUPONT Riverview and Hillside
are playing as good ball as the lead
crs.
Something will drop next satur-
day
Red Dawson made a circus catch
in the fourth inning.
keithly put up a good game as
usual.
Dan Grants liner caught Stevens
in the eye. causing the big fellow to
hunt up the bone setter
HEX Glynn had them all biting
Saturd ~ II was Hooks second
trimming Of Hillside
Parksidc lost hard one to the
| Soldiers I 10 0.
Rainey got Parkside's lone hit.
Bouoroff has the makings of big
Lacquer.
And Eddie Plank witnessed tho
game. What does Eddie think q
these teams?
Thomas allowed only three hits.