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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01

The man or woman who persists
in telling outlandish stories" moro
for amusement of others than any
thing else, are only pest and are
not to be classed with the liars above
mentioned.
If you happen to be a prevaricator
of the detestable sort it would have
been far better if you had never
been born. If it is impossible to
talk without lying about your neigh
Dor, cut out the talk.
Remember it is easier to ruin
hundred regulations, and spoil as
many more characters by falsehoods,
than it is to build one by telling the
truth. If you cannot get square,
with people by telling the truth
about them, do not try.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01
Chautauqua

The regular meeting of the Pier
ian Chautauqua Circle was held in
the Chapel on Sunday Jan %.
The program consisted of the fol-
lowing papers:
Woman Suffrage, by J. g., Cap
ache). Modern Mexico, by N. NJ.
The Panama Canal, by r. G. Mel.
The papers were one and all of
exceptional merit. Woman's Awak-
ening, by Apache, was Of the same
dashing style that characterizes all
of his efforts, and we hope again to
hear others from him in the near
future.
Modern Mexico, by N. M. was an
excellent paper, very interesting
and we'll prepared.
The Panama Canal. by r. C.
Mel: In this paper the Circle was
given a treat. and our view was
broadened on the subject, AID it
also showed a great deal of work
and thought on the part of the
writer. The way the author han
died the questions put to him by
the members of the circle after the
paper was read, showed that he
thoroughly understood whereof he
spoke.
The Circle adjourned to meet
next on Feb. IL.
j. III. H., Secretary.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01

1t is rumored that A. F. B. and
Uncle John have formed business
partnership whereby they expect to
profit immensely during the next
few months. Only part of the Sc
cret has leaked out so far, but from
what has been gathered it seems
that A. F. B., during one of his as
Economical observations discovered
that cats were in the ascendency,
and forthwith he entered into an
agreement with Uncle John to cor
raj many many cats if he, (Uncle
john would provide for their keep
ing. Uncle Johns work shop was
therefore turned into a place of
many news" but though the cat
population so far corraled num-
Der very few, large increase is ex-
pected soon by both partners.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01

some than a man or woman that con-
tinually persists in lying? T "
will lie to you. lie about you, and if
not you, somebody else. What one
liar cannot think of, another can.
II they hear a truth about anyone,
and if it happens to be uncompli-
mentary, in repeating it to another
they invariably add cart load" Of
untruths. 1t seems to be their joy
and delight to try and ruin charac-
tiers and regulations with falsehoods,
and. after they get through talking
one would not be able to recognize
himself from their Honest to good
ness, its the TRUTH" line of talk. A
reputation does not amount to much
when they have finished with it.
The lar is found in every conmun-
ity.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01
Caught in the Act.
a. F.. B..


By the way trouble has been fol-
lowing me for the last few days, /
am lead to believe that somewhere
in the remote ages must have been
related TO the Hooligan family.
We would like to oblige E. L. F.,
but have always found 1t difficult to
figure out how a person can whistle.
snore and also talk in his sleep and
all without waking up.
Its mighty poor cigar tn t
doesn't meet its match some day.
Il don't understand Why half the
people of today are always harping
on women's rights. Seems to me
the women have always had their
share in the worlds work. Most
any married man will admit that.
Its all right to make fiddles out
of a tin can and string, but the
music isn't half so sweet after the
first tune has been played.
You can't always judge man by
the company he keeps.
Percy has received several vocal
selections, and Prof. Burchard will
no doubt, allow him to MARBLE one
or two in the near future.
-Sinbad is now acting as the local
night engineer. out claims, it's hard
to act as nurse during the day and
tend to duty at night. One of the
night firemen seems to have been the
invalid.
Its pretty hard to tell who is the
conductor on the coal train, bnt any
one can pick out the head shack"
Friend f. T., is installing new
line of lights in shop F, which will
greatly aid the men in their work.
One thing tn e Golden Haired
Plumber boy never tires of-the
looking glass. Ouch!
Friend p, says the Pierian Circle
always takes out his be st men
Johnnie. has become SO used t {
throwing dishes at me that a stran.
ger taking my place, feels as if he
was mixed up in cyclone.
Old Hutch says the Robbins are
late this spring. So far he has only
seen two.
What fo' you hit me on ma haic
wild dat fiat iron you fool niggah
Doad you see Pm standing on di,
hard stone? Does you want me te
have sore feet?
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01

Material and copy for the large
1912 Farm Machinery catalogue was
received at The Mirror Office, a few
days ago. The catalogue will con-
tain about forty pages Of descriptive
matter, half-tones and cuts and will
be done in two-colors. 1t will diff
er essentially from the catalogue OF
last year, in shape and style Of
printing and will contain much adj
ditional matter.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01
Horoscopes"
A. F. B.

E. G. s., born, June, Oath 1888.
Sign-Cancer.
You are very positive sort of
fellow, and one who likes to take
life in an easy way. Never bother
yourself over books. ETC., as you do
not become interested in much along
that line. Like home and it's COM
forts, and would, if married, prove
to be good provider and good hus-
band, Do most of your work with
your hands, and think and study
little. Make good companion; are
neigh borly and kind; generous to a
degree. Your future holds forth
much good. Study and Learn.
H. S. B., born, July, 1st; 1886.
Birth Sign--Cancer.
Those born under this sign are
generally of hopeful disposition.
and agreeable as companions when
everything comes their way. Are
foresighted and neighborly. Not
given to book learning. Learn to
work easily with their hands. Are
good providers and make fine hus-
bands when properly mated. Are
positive in disposition; domestic in
taste and animal in feeling.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01

Mr.. Bunker, who for over seven
years served in the capacity of a
guard at this institution, resigned
his position last week. Mr.. Binker
was an excellent officer and by his
courtesy and squareness gained the
good will of those with whom he
was associated. His departure from
us is deeply regretted, but since he
has seen fit to look elsewhere for
employment, our best wishes and
hopes of success go with him.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01

At the invitation of Rev. Bud
long, Chaplain at the new prison, a
large number of the members of the
Minneapolis Y. M. G. A., paid a
visit to the prison last Saturday, and
accompanied by Deputy Coles and
several guards, made tour of the
entire institution. Rev. Budlong's
invitation and it's acceptance by the
Y" came as a result of a lecture he
delivered before he members Of
that association.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01

Hon. j. r. Swami, member OF
the State Board of Visitors and Mr.
J. c. Matchett, secretary of tt e
Board, accompanied by Warden
Wolfer made a tour of inspection
through the prison on the 25th inst
The Board made very favorable
report to the Governor, mentioning
especially the large amount of wag-
es earned by the inmates, and the
clean and sanitary condition of the
buildings.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01

The manufacture of Minnesota
Binders is now taking up the entire
time and attention of the Farm Ma
chinery department. The last Of
the 1000 mowers was stored in the
warehouse several weeks ago, and
since that time the work on the
Binders has been pushed rapidly
forward. The department will turn
out 1850 Binders this season, and
at the present time many of the diff
ferent parts are completed.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01

Judge Gillian of Saltwater was in
vited to address the members of the
Chautauqua circle, at its meeting
last Sunday, but was unable to ac-
cept the offer at that time. He has.
however, promised to appear at
some future meeting, and the MEM
bers will look forward to his COM
ing with pleasurable anticipation.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01

At the postponed meeting of the
Board of Pardons, which was held on
the Doth, the Board, after consider
ing thirty-six applications, granted
two pardons and two communications
of sentence. The remaining appli-
cations. with the exception of two
which were held over until the next
meeting, were denied. The Board al
SO decided that prisoners having indie
terminate sentences must hereafter
apply to the Board of Parole for re-
lease, except in cases where absolute
pardons are applied for
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01

Guard Bloom who for several
months past was in charge of the
park has again taken up his old job
in shop d, and guard Tully, who is
suffering with sore arm, was given
charge Of the SONS of Rest"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01

The Prison Monitor of Huntsville,
Texas, is rapidly forging it's way to
the front ranks of the penal press.
It's editor is talented chap and one
who has his heart in his work, as is
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01

Keeper Hartley, of the hospital
building, remained off duty Satur-
day and Sunday last, on account of
an attack of lumbango. He states
that at present he is feeling con-
siderably better.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01
Arf-an-Arf.
Nil Desperandum

The whirlwind of worries, the tor
nado of trouble against which the
modern man has to buffet, is the
price humanity has to pay for civil
cation, and as civilization advances
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01

Miss Lena Smith registered at The
Mirror office, last Wednesday. She
was accompanied by Mr.. Booren.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01

eYinced by the fact that bis each
succeeding issue is better than the
last. He is doing good work and
The Mirror trusts his efforts will
earn him an early release.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01

the price will grow heavier and
heavier. If mankind could return
to its natural some people choose
to call it barbarous condition, nine
LYNNE per cent. of the problems,
which today perplex humanity,
would disappear.
There are still savage races upon
the earth, who live and enjoy life
without laws, police, sanitary in
spectors, lunatic asylums, prisons,
or warehouses. Civilize them and
implant in their minds the yearnings
and ambitions Of civilization and all
these things would be gradually n
troduced in their midst.
Barbarous man can keep himself,
his wife or wives, and his family
without state aid. Civilized man is
the victim of a thousand circum-
stances, most of which are beyond
is control.
Civilization is the first great cause
of the world unrest which is slowly
but surely making for the world in
sanity.
Take the dog difficulty; thous-
ands of dogs are destroyed annually.
That is rough and ready way of
dealing with the trouble that has
been caused by the domestication of
the dog and the consequent rapid
increase of the unfit and unwanted
among dogs. The dog in his natur-
al condition, when he lived the life
of wild animal in his own wild en-
vironment. could earn his living for
himself, and his wife could bring up
her puppies to do the same. But in
a state of civilization or domestica-
ton the dog is entirely dependent
on his master or mistress for his food.
Lost, he must starve in a land of
plenty.
! Cats have suffered in the same
way There is Society that un-
dertakes to feed the cats while their
owners are away for their holidays.
ION. B. we understand A. +. BIS,
contingens are being specially looked
after. 1t is only passing fancy
! but metbought I heard one the other
night singing song for his long
lost mastery. In it's wild state pus-
sy finds that nature has provided il
with all the food it wants from KIT
tendon to old cathood. What has
happened to the dog and the cat has
happened to man, and the more the
earth becomes covered with civilized
races, replacing the savage ones, the
more intense will become the prob.
lem of arranging q livable life fol
all. "A general return to savagedon
would solve the problem at once
| Only the fit would survive in the
savage struggle for existence. and fol
the fit. nature with generous hand
supplies the means of life.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01
M/RRORETTES

Capt. Whelan remained off duty
last Thursday to attend business
matters. =
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01

Guard Picullel has been on night
duty for some time past, in place Of
guard Cook who is sick.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01

Mr.. Owens of the Farm Ma
chinery Dept, took last Saturday
off, to attend his sisters wedding,
which was held in. Minneapolis on
that date.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01

Jumbo, the chef, Is back in the
officers kitchen once more, after
holding down two pr three other
jobs for short time each.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Faber of
Minneapolis, were escorted around
the institution by Mr.. Owens, Mon
day last.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01

Warden Wolfer was in St. Cloud,
Tuesday, attending the meeting of
the Parole Board at the Reformato-
~.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01
Behind the Mask
By Gayhoppin.

oU b ave, no doubt,
heard or read tn e
phrase: Nobody loves
a fat man." Here is
one that h a s more
truth in it: Every
body hates a liar!''
Can you think of
anything m re con-
temptible a nd loath-
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01
Population.

Total number of inmates. 1914
Working at New Prison 1850. II
Received during week. ...... III
Discharged during week. 8
Number in First Grade. $500. 594
Number in Second Grade.... 1913
Number in Third Grade. $3.50. Z
Paroled ................. 3
Last serial mum Der. 1928
Cell changes: 252 to N. p, 108
to So; So to 108; 522 to G. c., 1854
to ZIG; 108 to cot Z; cot 7 to 635;
4S to IS; 641 to cot Is.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1912-02-01

There was no drill last Sunday
morning on account of the heavy fall
of snow which blocked the street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29

cred by the officers guns before they
could offer resistance. The still was de-
stroyed and the revenue officers are on
their way across the mountains to this
place with their prisoners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29

Improvement Of conditions in the so
called slums." and of conditions among
girl and woman workers in Washington.
commended Mr.. Colpoys.
DO the saloons hold out a hefpinp hama
TO those residing in the slums?' Senator
Jones asked. Il have heard that they do
IN various ways
Il think they do at various times" Mr..
COlpoys replied.
When he remarked that the labor men
OF washington are satisfied with the
present excise law Senator Works ex-
pressed surprise at that attitude.
don't think you ought to be salts
fed, Mr. Works continued. "But 7 am
trying to find out. not whether YOU are
satisfied. but whether you ought to be
satisfied"
Senator Works remarked that q law
similar to that proposed for the District
mas worked well in his home city of Los
Angeles
Recommends Los Angeles Law.
Would you have any objection to get
ting a report from the Central Labor
Union in Los Angeles he asked Mr. Col
poys.
Don't you think that report would be
valuable in connection with the situation
here?"
You must consider the environment
and local conditions" Mr.. Colpoys con-
tended.
You say that if saloons are elimi-
mated from the residential districts it will
result In more congregating in saloons, .
Mr.. Jones persisted. IF the Central
Labor Union of Los Angeles should re-
port that is not the case there. don't you
think that would be Important"
Mr.. Colpoys admitted it would, but
thought report as to conditions in Los
Angeles would have little effect in chang
ing the opinion of the members of the
Central Labor Union as to what should
be done here.
No hearing will be held tomorrow, as a
full meeting of the Senate District COM
mittee is scheduled. Adjournment was
taken until Saturday morning at 10
o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29
Opposed to Segregation.

John B. Colpoys. another member of the
Central Labor Union. commended that the
Capitalization Of saloons, away from the
homes, would result in longer stays in the
saloons by their patrons, because Of the
long trip home.
Congress should turn its attention to an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29
TAKES BIG MONEY.
Middle West Athletes Must Chip in
$4,000 for Olvmpic.

CHICAGO. February 29-President
Everitt c. Brown of the Central Anna
teur Athletic Union said last night that
the representation of the central west
at the Olympic games depends entirely
on the liberality Of the contributions
given by Chicago and other cities He
believes that $4,000 will be required to
pay the expenses Of athletes from this
territory
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29
Fire Loss Exceeds $685. 600.

ATTLEBORO. Mass, February "a
fire loss estimated between $4,000 and
100000 was caused by blaze that broke
out in the lumber yard of c. A. Pullen
& Co.. near the Pawtucket line, early to-
day. The fire is attributed to sparks
from a locomotive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29
RAIDERS CAPTURE STILL.
Revenue Officers Make Discovery
and Secure Three Prisoners.

WHITESBURG. KY. February %
Revenue raiders, who have been searching
every mountain cove in the Cars Fork
section Of Knott county. KY. between
Troublesome creek and the valley Of the
Kingdom Come, discovered big still yes
terday. surprised the lookout and cap
tured three m1onshiners. who were COW
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29
today in the storage rooms Of the Metro

today in the storage rooms Of the Metro
politan Museum. It arrived Saturday on
the liner Celtic and was appraised at
100000. Almost every incoming liner
from now on viii bring q parcel Of the
treasures, the total value Of which -
placed at more than 100000.
AS all the customs requirements In re-
lation to the present consignment are full
filled abroad under the inspection Of APP
praiser Nathan, who went TO Europe for
the purpose, there are only the formah-
ties TO observe at this port. Tho Morgan
collections will not be shqIwn to the pub
nc for at least . year, orknntil the COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29
An Old Song.

There are lot of interesting short bits
OF matter in our next Sunday Magazine
including the illustrated song. Longfel-
lows THE Bridge with the complete
text and some of Lady Carew's music
The painting made for Ii by Robert
Burns Wilson is of the finest that
has yet appeared in the series. The COW
er is THE March Girl" painted by v. W.
Newman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29
Fight Over Measures to Help
Conditions in District.
DISC0URAGES CONGRESS
Senator Works Voices His Feelings
at Hearing on Liquor Question.
VETS HAVE ANOTHER INNING
Suggest Improvement in Condition
of Working Girls Here Would
Be Worth While.

| That members of Congress grow dis
couraged when they try to improve condi-
tions in the District, because of the OPP
position to each measure that is proposed
was the statement made by Senator
Works Of California in the course of to-
days hearings on excise legislation before
the subcommittee of the Senate District
committee on excise and liquor legisla-
ton.
Speakers for the "wets" who had an
other field day today, contended~ that
Congress should leave the saloons alone
and try to remedy some other conditions
In Washington, mentioning particularly
working conditions among girls here.
Il agree that Congress give attention to
conditions among working girls here
Senator Works remarked. at is a dis
grace that conditions are allowed to con-
tinue.
Members of Congress are very anxious
to better conditions in the District. But
it is a little discouraging to those who be-
lieve that fewer saloons would be good
thing to meet the opposition of such an
organization as the Central Labor Union.
Every time a measure is proposed for the
betterment Of conditions here this oppo-
sition arises.
Il think more would be accomplished if
there was less criticism and more intelli-
gent help"
Character of Place Up to Owner.
Hugh F. Harvey of the Retail Liquor
Dealers Association again took the
stand as soon as the hearing was re-
sumed today.
IAN the problems Of the liquor bust
ness hinge on the man, not the business
he said. Whether place is objection
able or not depends on the individual, not
the place ITSELF"
Can you conceive that saloon, well
conducted, can be Objectionable to per-
sons in a neighborhood? A. E. Shoe
maker. attorney for the Anti-Saloon
League, asked.
1T may be Objectionable to persons
| who know nothing of the business" Mr..
Harvey answered.
You hold there is nothing inherently
wrong in the general liquor business,
them" Senator Works persisted. Mr..
Harvey's answer was affirmative.
Discussing local conditions, Mr.. Harvey
contended that liquor is not sold in
Washington on Sunday by the licensed
barrOOmS
| Senator Jones asked as to the number
of saloons in southwest Washington,
THE testimony here is that there are
| ninety saloons in that rather restricted
section" he remarked.
1T is largely a co,ored section. Do
you think that number ought to be per-
mitted?"
Il don't know that there are ninety
saloons there" Mr.. Harvey answered, 1T
is not entirely colOred section
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29

Lewis NJ. Ndxdorn. who was formerly
engaged in the real estate business in
Frederick. Md. and is connected with
prominent families. was found guilty OF
obtaining money under false pretenses
and larceny. and sentenced to two years
in the peuitentiary In each, case, the SEM
fences to run coucurrently.i
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29
MoRGAN's ART TREASURES.
First Consignment From Europe Ar
rives in New York.

consignment Of ]. Pierpont Morgan's
European art treasures Is being unpacked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29

Embroidery Robes, semi made:
were up to $1,000 each. c. 6N6N
Choice for ...... ~OeWW
Swiss and Batiste Embroidery
Bands; eyelet and Irish crochet eff
fects; UP to inches wide; Dc
worth to 75c yard. .. SAS
22-inch Swiss and Nainsook ALL
over Embroidery; eyelet and Irish
crochet effects and embroidered
floral designs; worth to $3.50 2dn~
YARD ..................
q and As inch Batiste and Swiss
Embroidery Flouncings, embroidered
terra a Marsh - ana 10 syeet pat soc
Fancy Double-edge Gallons. eyelet,
blind and Irish crochet effects;
up to inches wide; worth to 4Q~
Toe yard. Observation-Disclosures.
Al1-linen, Cross-bar Hand E~
kerchiefs; 12Sc values. ........ ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29
pletion Of the new north wing Of the NM.

The first Of the arrivals here are from
the enamels and ivories heretofore Kent
in the South Kensington Museum I'm Lon.
don. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29

the District now make their living from
the liquor business in Washington, called
upon the leaders of the temperance forces
to say how all these persons are to make
living if prohibition is adopted.