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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-12-12

Illinois is to have new peniten-
tiary, which will be built at Joliet,
at cost Of $3,50O.OOO. Some of the
chief points of the plans are: Sun
shine in every cell. Constant SUI
pervision of prisoners from one CEN
trail point. Circular cell houses
connected with central dining ball.
Separate heating and ventilating ar
rangements assuring the maximum
effect for health of inmates. Tae
cell houses are circular. structures
about 120 feet in diameter, Heavy
glass will be placed between the
bars so as to make an inclosed room
out of each cell.-Reformatory Re-
cord.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-12-12
New Prison Tit Bits.
By R. G.

Guard Broostrom has been trans
ferred to the new prison and is do
ing wall duty.
Superintendent Williams Of the
Irvine plant is very busy man
these days. He seems to be every
place at once.
The cold weather has interfered
to some extent with the progress of
the work at the new prison. Moth
ing seems to stop it, however.
Our dormitory is somewhat over
crowded at present. but we will
soon be where we will have lots of
room; mayby before this is pub
lished.
Nee. is raising quite a crop of
sage brush" He has become real
optimistic of late; and seems to be
walking on air-pot on hot air alto
gether, but in part.
Justin B. Smith, once guard
here, has again been employed at
his old stand. Guard Anderson who
took Mr.. Smiths place when he left
is going to the old prison to take up
the position of House Steward.
One system of the Irvine plant at
the old prison has been closed down
and is being moved over here. The
works. rapidly progressing and it is
thought that the extra system will
be in working order here by the end
of the week.
Christian Science services were
held here today. Mrs. Louise Will
son again favored us with one of her
many favorite songs. Mrs. Wilson
had very bad cold and sang under
difficulties, but nevertheless her sing
ing was good.
We forgot to mention last week
that we, The Misfits, won the drill
prize again last Sunday. What
competition have we? How many
squads are there? Oh, only one. II
there were two we never would WIN
unless Deputy Backland was drill
master, and then we would have to
spruce up considerable.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-12-12

Within 30O-mile zone the. new
rates will be cents for the first
pound, 5 cents pound for. each ad-
ditional pound, and 81 cents for an
11-peund package, the maximum
weight allowed. The rate will be
less for smaller zones and more for
larger, For more than 1900 miles
the charge will be IL cents for the
first pound, IL cents for each addi-
tional pound, and 1892 for IL
pounds. The present charge for IL
pounds anywhere in the United
States is $1.76, and the weight in
any parcel is restricted to 4 pounds.
The new rules will make package
of IL pounds mailable. Parcels
postage in this country is not to be
reduced to the foreign standard by
any means. A 22-pound parcel in
Germany is carried ten miles for II
cents, twenty miles % cents, fifty
miles 81 cents, 100 miles Al cents,
$50 miles So cents, and any greater
distance ~ cents. Rates in Austria
are the same. In Mexico the post
age on an 11-pound parcel is 60
cents.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-12-12
Pride of the Turf
Continued From First Pare.

cap, was bending over the mares
head, coaxing her on. Neither
horse needed urging. Come on
Baby' yelled Rob, Come on-n-n;
you've got to win! Come on, you
Lass McGregor, for Gods sake,
come on-n-n!' When but stride
from the finish, the Lass stumbled
and plunged forward. just nosing
out Diablo. Barbara was thrown
far ahead on the course; eager hands
rushed to her aid, Rob among the
first, but before they could reach
her, she got to her feet and limped
into her brothers arms. Slowly
they walk to where the game little
mare lay dead; her neck broken.
Barbara hastily taking off the jacket
of blue and gold, gently covered
the noble head whose eyes were al
ready glazed in death; the highest
tribute to the mare. Now shat the
strain was over and her nerves re-
Taxed, Barbara sobbed softly in her
brothers arms as they knelt at the
racers head. Good Old Lass"
Rob as he swallowed a
lump in his throat. Brave little
Lass McGregor. You have run your
last race and won your last battle as
the Pride of the Turf
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-12-12
Shoe Shop Notes.
Dept. n.


Some peoples "promise" is as good
as bank draught.
Just one touch of fashion makes a
lot of women look like freaks.
We all admire a man who says
just what he thinks about others.
AIRY: Blimme two weeks a
a cobbler, but strike me pink if Hi
AYE made shoe yet.
Everything in this Dept, seems to
have a Special Rush" card at
tached; even the crew.
Have the courage of your convic-
tions and speak them, for nobody
admires modest man.
The oncoming holiday season is
causing quite stir in the shoe bust
ness; busy times, these.
Manea man loses time in trying
toexplain mistake that ihe might
utilize in making others.
A girl is never "man-kissedn
against her will but she invariably
leaves that impression.
In these days of achievement if
you are still unable to make fool
of yourself; then get woman to do
it for you.
"A New One.
Was informed recently that those
of us domiciled here were living in
a state of civilized silence"
A place for everything. "et cetera
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-12-12
says he knows atleast one man who
is in no danger Of breaking OUT

A paper in the western part OF
the state, recently contained an &C
count of a man hunt in progress in
its vicinity, wherein it was stated that
local authorities had telegraphed to
the Saltwater penitentiary for blood
hounds. Florist King. was utilizing
"Toots'' and Nellie" in rat hunt
at the greenhouse, however, SO the
hounds" could not be spared.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-12-12
Candy and Apple Fund,

Through the kindness of Warden
Wolfer the inmates will again be
permitted to subscribe to fund, to
be used IN purchasing candy and ap-
Piles for Christmas. Each inmate
who so wishes may contribute 25
cents, and in return. will receive 1
pound of candy and J peck of APP
Piles, Christmas eve.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-12-12

Tailor Nelson loaned the print
shop one his sewing machines last
week, and the sanctum took on a
very homelike appearance for a
couple days. Birds singing, machine
running, everyone contented-j just
like in the good old days. The
sewing machine was used in lieu of
a wire stitcher, for binding the re-
port of the State Parole Board.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-12-12
Irvine Factory, Moving.

The transfer of the two systems
of Irvine machinery commenced last
Friday. One system will be moved
at time. 1t is estimated that the
whole plant will be in operation at
the new prison by January LIST. The
first crew of men, II in number, were
taken to the new institution Satur-
day. Others to the number of 100, it
is stated, will be transferred as fast
as they are needed.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-12-12

The Chaplains seem to have over
looked The Mirror office in their
visits to the prison, for some time
past. The boys would greatly enjoy
an occasional call.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-12-12
Machine Shop Turnin$s.
Nil Desparandum.

Vanity Fair-shaving day.
A mechanic is born, not made.
we all look young nowadays;
it's the fashion"
Everybody's doing it! What? Get
ting vaccinated
Even the best musicians need
practice at times.
There are none so ignorant as
those who wont be convinced
Pity and help are the two insults
that anyone can offer to a rival"
February 1911. No. of men work
ing in the machine shop, 10. Deem
Der 1912: So
Congratulations M. B. on attain
ing your sixty first. May you see
many more.
All the citizens from the machine
shop were vaceinated last week.
DR.. Newman was the operator.
The addition of piano player to
the orchestra would improve it fifty
per cent. Don't all speak at once"
holding machines and more mold
ing machines; evidently the Farm
Machinery Department is going to
be a hummer.
i wonder why there are so many
people in the world who consider
it their first duty to see that every
one else does theirs.'
The Gazette man certainly has
fine imagination. We wish we had
one like it; we would then be having
side dishes, fruit, etc., every day.
Fate seems never more sardonic
towards great men than when hay
ing raised them up by giving oppor-
tunity to their extraordinary talents,
it discredits them by transferring
them to position which exposes
their defects"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-12-12

Richard Washburn Child contib-
utes, to the first January Popular
another story of Captain Pinder
Rowe, the Hermit of Spongecrke
Key, who embarks on cruise that
is romatic as well as adventurous,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-12-12

The axiom is SO aged it haswhiskers
but some cobblers could still profit
by learning it.
Women out number the men both
in Philadelphia and New York-but
we know a place in Saltwater where
we got it on 'em.
Yep! gettin better, allus thought
I wuz to ornery fer even a vaccinate
to take; but, whew! the way this
yern feels guess it's gonna take al
right. :
Country Cousin.
After attending Sunday School
and being compelled by his parents
to remain for church services a
young cockney confded to his chum
thusly: 'Aw! gee. I gotta stay fer
church and hear dat sky pilot tell
yuh how to hitch wagon to a star.
But say, dey been preachin' dat bunk
to my Paw fer neigh onto all O. his
life but he still uses hoss.''
A quiz directed to me involving a
point of law: / shall endeavor to an
swer same through these columns;
mayhap others are interested.
Question: Can a man in prison
make up contract? TO that I will
say yes Under the common law
one who had been convicted of a
felony or of treason could not make
a valid contract during the period
of his conviction, but at present one
convicted of crime may continue
to make contracts as far as he is
able to do so from the prison cell or
penitentiary. ,Attainder with US is
a thing long since relegated to the
pile of antiquities.
One of the most necessary funda-
mentals concerned in convict's
contract is: that he must first secure
the consent of his custodian to
enter upon such agreement, (the
custodian in this particular case be-
ing the Warden) who in reality
makes the contract while occupying
a judiciary position to the convict
Will stipulate fees later.-Thanks
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-12-12

Cell Changes:
$40 to 357. As to 249. 1874 to 96
48 to 224. As to159. AZ to 1923
96 to Srd. 1853 to hosp. 479 to hosp.
102 to 464. 101 to 2OS. 1O4 to 1928
103 to 1926. LOG to 419. 125 to 4
$50 to 1875. SO to Is. The follow
ing were transferred to the new pris-
on: Ii 654 232 2OS 112 1926 400
Gil 419 658 1873 $40 6O2 SAT 81 3rd.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-12-12

Several outside newspapers, in
writing up the account of our
Thanksgiving dinner, included fruit,
candy, nuts, ETC., in the bill of fare.
The inmates are wondering if they
were asleep when the above articles
were passed around.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-12-12

Saltwater Gazette:-Vivian. the
youngest daughter of Rev. and Mrs.
j.. IS. Budlong, now of Minneapolis,
has been seriously i'll with pneu-
monia, but is now considerably i'm
proved.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-12-12

Mr.. Anderson, our old House
Steward, appeared on duty in the
kitchen, Monday morning. He is
relieving Mr.. Westlund for a few
weeks, Mr.. Anderson has been one
of the guard force at the new prison
for several months past.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-12-12
Population.

Total number OF inmates. :. S47
Working at New Prison -. 1853
Received during week. ...... 8
Discharged during week. 2
Number in First Grade. 663
Number in Second Grade.... I78
Number in Third Grade $3.50. 8
Paroled 4
Last serial mum Der. .........o879
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-12-12

A large number of the vaccinations
performed by DR.. Newman the past
two weeks. are working" success
fully. Louie, one of the printing
force, got took" bad, and was COM
PEELED to spend day in bed. He
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-12-12

The park is a pretty cool place
these days. We don't envy the Sons
of Rest-nOt bit.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-12-12

Occupant of cell 654 wishes to
exchange the Red Book. Blue Book,
Strand and Top Notch magazines
for papers and magazines.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-12-12

The wood shop of the farm ma
chinery department. turned out sew
eral guard stands for the shops at
the new p rison.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-12-12

The farm machinery department
is preparing to expand. 1t will oc-
cupy the old Irvine shops as fast as
they are vacated.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-12-12
M|RROREHES

We know yuh, Mr.. Steff. But
pleast don't snub us.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-12-12
Chapel Service.

The following is the program
rendered in the Chapel, Sunday,
Dec. 9Th, Father Corcoran oficiat
ing.
March-we've Kept the Golden Rule. p. Wenrieh
Orchestra
IdyfSoft1y Unawarus. I1ncke
Orchestra.
Hymn-Jesus Lover of My Soul. Congregation
Scripture. Corcoran
Reverie-The Chimes. ............Harry Armstrong
Orchestra
PRAYER. ............. Father Corcoran
Gospel Reading. ....s.Fatner COrcOf9H
Sermon. s>-....................F Father Corcoran
Hymn-At the Cross. Congregation
March-Bless your Ever Lovin Heart. J. tombstone
Orchestra
l.. w. Burchard,
Musical Director
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-12-12
Notice to Inmates

All orders for underwear n d
shoes will be filled within a few
days.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-12-12

l.. w. Burchard,
Musical Director.
The daily sentinel., 1912-05-21
VOTERS WILL DECIDE
UPON DEATH PENALTY

Denver, May 2l.-A peculiar sit
uation arises as result of the fact
that the voters of Colorado are to
decide whether capital punishment
shall be abolished in Colorado.
A bill to do away with the inflic-
tion OF the laws extreme penalty is
to be initiated by those opposed to
that form of punishment. 1t is un-
derstood that the initiated bill will
contain a provision which will save
the necks of those prisoners in the
penitentiary who are now in the
shadow of the gallows.
In short, the people will vote on
the question whether Louis Wechter.
slayer of W. Clifford Barrowes, shall
die. They also will decide whether
Oscar Cook, condemned a few days
ago in the West Side court. and 9TH
ers awaiting the infiiction of the
death penalty, shall die. The state
house officials We're not informed as
to the identity of the people who are
to initiate the bill.
The supreme court now is consd-
ering the application for hearing
of the application of Wechter for
supersedeas. The claim advanced in
this case is that the 18th general as
sembly, in passing an act concerning
sentences of prisoners, abolished cap
ital punishment in cases of males be-
tween the ages of 16 and 80 years.
The daily sentinel., 1912-05-21
LoYes of Yesterday


Where are the loves of yesterday?
Sad and sweet Is the old regrain /;
Horance sang of II half in play;
Villon, in measures that throb with
pain;
Life at the best is tangled skein,
We are the tools of time and chance.
Yet once on time We lived in
Spain.
And every heart had its old romance.
Where are the loves of yesterday?
All. for an hour Of youth again
Youth that was short as a month of
Youth with its pulsing blood and
brain;
Too soon came autumn with mist
and rain,
Too brief the dream. too short the
dance;
Yet once on a time we lived in
Spain,
And every heart had its old romance.
Where are the loves of yesterday
Here is a note with a yellow stain.
And here in book a withered spray
OF sweet alyssum for years has
lain,
But why regret? All things must
wane,
Life's sweetest note. loves fondest
glance:
Yet once on time We lived in
Spain,
And every heart had its old romance
John Northern Hilliard in Lip
pincott's.
The daily sentinel., 1912-05-21
THE SMALLNESS OF ONE
OF ROOSEVELT'S LEADERS

1t is hardly conceivable that any
one in this day, holding a public of
tice, would endeavor to use his DOW
er to prevent the mentioning of the
name of the president of the United
States at a banquet in the interests
OF great public enterprise; but Cal
itornia, through its governor, has af-
forded the nation this very unusual
spectacle.
Secretary of State Knox was in
vited to San Francisco last week to
attend a banquet in behalf of the
Panama-Pacific International exposi-
tion, and Governor Hiram johnson,
who was conducting the Roosevelt
campaign in that state at the time,
tried to compel the committee to for
bid Mr.. Knox mentioning the name
of President Taft at the banquet. In
view of the fact that the president
has been an ardent friend of San
Francisco in the fight for the expo
sition, and has done all in his power
to aid the exposition movement, this
aroused a storm of criticism from
even those who were not political
supporters of the president The
president of the exposition spoke
strongly in criticism of Governor
Johnson, and the governor was very
generally criticised all over the
state.
1t has come to a pretty pass
when an effort is made by anyone,
especially the chief executive of a
state, to prevent the use of the name
of the president on an occasion of
that character.-Colorad Springs
Telegraph.
The daily sentinel., 1912-05-21
RoneY,s BOYS Tonight.

Henry b. Roney and his party of
boy concert singers and instrument
alists arrived last evening from the
Montrose section and will appear to-
night at the Presbyterian church as
the best musical attraction of the
late season.
Roney's BOYS are well known
Hardly a music lover but has seen
them in the past 30 years that they
have been travelling in this part of
the country. The personnel changes
each season and the program varies
with each successive company. but
the standard of excellence has never
been departed from since Mr.. Roney
began his work as trainer and man
ager of the boy musicians.
Scores and scores of seats have
been sold. but the commodious
church building will allow an unus-
ual attendance. Those arriving first
The daily sentinel., 1912-05-21
Concerning Tailored Suits.

Last year II was the dark blue
serge suit that was an essential pos
session: now It is by more delicate
colors that our eyes are gladdened
by turquoise surely the most lovely
blue of all blucs-by pale lime
green, by golden brown. and by pure
white, to which, however. as rule,
some relief of color is attached.
dark blue taffeta coat with bro
derie Anglaise upon IT, only instead
1f the ordinary buttonhole stitches.
narrow silk braid is used to strength
en- and surround the punched holes,
gives distinction 10 a white skirt.
and in another instance upon a white
suit there are a pale blue hood and
cuff facings. Strictly speaking, per
haps this type does not come into
the category of the tailormades.
though there are numbers of occa-
sions upon which the rather fanciful
rendering of the genus is as useful
as II is ornamental.
To chalk-white tailor-made cloth
suit in every detail severe a shirt of
white twilled silk is given. with a
Byron collar caught together in
front by silk cords and little
breast pocket for the bandana gold
handkerchief. or the square of vivid
violet. green or mahogany brown
silk which takes the place of the
old-fashioned handkerchief in the
estimation of novelty lovers.
The smartness of the suit culmi-
nate in the arrangement of the skirt
at the waist. where it is pulled above
4 broad white kid belt suggesting the
old fashioned corselet with little
frill as a finish. The coat, well fit
ted, vet rather loose. is a completion
of absolute trimness, and so merely
neat that there is not much to say
about it. After all. that is the best
praise that can be given TO a garment
of this type.
The daily sentinel., 1912-05-21
Entertains At Kensinrton.

This afternoon the hospiiable
Shackleford home was the scene Of
delightful Kensington party, when
about ) ladies we're invited by Mrs
Shackleford to bring their needle
work for the afternoon and stay to
tea. A most pleasant social after
noon was spent and delicious tea"
was served at a late hour. The ta-
BILE was beautifully appointed and
decorated with snap dragons artis-
tically arranged. The following la
dies were present: Mesdames Lon
Schmidt. Alva Coe, William Kicks.
Delaplain, McLuen, A. Miller, Hop
kins. Cullen, Edwin Price, John
Brainerd, J. H. Allen, J. II. Rankin.
johnson, L. X. Byers. T. NJ Todd
The daily sentinel., 1912-05-21
Worldly Wisdom.

And a good many blondes are un-
fair.
Debt is a temple that has more
entrances than exits.
In order to be happy you must be
able TO forget things
much admired girl doesn't al
WAYS make an admirable wife.
Ride hobby If you like. but dom I
play horse with your friends.
You can afford to take chances on
ly when you have nothing to lose.
The bachelor who thinks a young
widow is an angel and is indiscreet
enough to tell her so is nearing the
marriage state.
If it's the unexpected that always
happens, it's wonder we don't
get to expect il.
It's awfully tiresome for woman
to live in a neighborhood' where ev-
cry one is above suspicion.
Be sure you understand subject
before you talk about it-then you
can cut out most OF your talk.
Try Sentinel Want Ad.
The daily sentinel., 1912-05-21
Ladies' Turn yerein Dance.

The beneflt ball 70 be given by
the ladies' class of the Grand juno
ton Trunyerein on May the 22-to-
morrow evenings to be one of the
most enjoyable affairs of the month.
The ladies have decided to charge
small fee of 15c extra for the
elegant lunch which they will serve
during the evening. A large crowd
is anticipating large time at this
dance. as the Turn Verein are known
10 be royal entertainers.
The daily sentinel., 1912-05-21
In SOCIETY.
A Recital of the Genial, Neighbor-
ly, Fraternal and Merry Events
that go to Make up the Happier
Side of the Community's Life
and Its People. :,
MISS ANNE ALLEN, Editor.
Phone junction so.
Farewell Dinner Party.

Yesterday pretty dinner party
was given by Miss Ruth Rankin at
her home on Grand avenue, in COM
pliment to her friend, Miss Florence
Lyons, who is soon to leave for the
northwest with her mother, Mrs.
Emma Lyons. The dining room
was prettily decorated with cut
flowers and the table was laid with
covers for o and was daintily ap-
pointed, the color scheme being red
and white. A four course menu was
served and 1t was a merry and CON
genial crowd that ala fun Justice
to the delicious viands.
Those present were: Misses Mir
lam Welles, Ruth Rankin. Eleanor
Cole, Margaret Cole, Florence Ly-
ons and Messrs. Arlo Hill. Fred Gil
bert, Lawrence Terrill, Albert Hub
bard and Alfred Kilbey.
The daily sentinel., 1912-05-21
ReceiNe limitations.

Many local friends have received
invitations to attend the commence
ment exercises of the Colorado
School for the Deaf and Blind at
Colorado Springs. where Foster ID.
Gilbert will graduate this year. Mr..
Gilbert is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
a. B. Gilbert and nephew of w. II.
Dowrey. He expects to spend his
summer vacation in this city, but
may leave the following fall for
Washington, ID. c.. for a course of
several wears.