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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1913-11-06

st pays to be a gentleman. You can
be gentleman in prison as we'll as any,
where else.
This is the text from which sermon has
been preached by the editor of the Prison
Mirfor. Yes! 1t pays to be gentleman
at all times, even if one is playing the
rogue. A gentleman is recognized in a
great many ways. 1t does not necessarily
follow that one has to be dressed in the
latest fashion, and as prim as if just come
out of band box, but NOWADAYS clothes
with class of people goes great ways in
defining character. A true gentleman
does not profane or use obscene language
but respects those about him, even if they
do not agree at all times with him upon all
matters. The way to start the young off
in forming character is in our public
schools. Here is where the youthful mind
gains impressions that are as lasting as
eternity The responsibility of all classes
of public men and women is great Upon
them devolves the forming of character.
Even the rough stone may become the cor
ner stone. The mother who has two or
three little ones to look after cannot always
find time to care for the budding instincts
that are forming in her little ones and were
it not for the proper training these little
ones receive at public schools the per cent
ofvicrous and ungovernable people would
be greater than now
= Take boy who is taught the principles
of gentleman in our public schools; you
will notice the effects of that teaching in
more than one way, although the pupil
may be inclined to be smart and show off,
in times when away from those not known,
the early training will show itself, and after
the pride has been somewhat subdued, the
gentlemanly conduct will predominant.
Pride is the great stumbling block to the
hayward 1t goeth' before a fall.-Lake
Crystal Union.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1913-11-06

MAKE TIA DEUCE"

In recent issue we mentioned the fact
that the editor of Lend A Hand, the Ore
gon prison paper, had been pardoned
Now comes the news that the editor of the
Mirror (Stillwater) has likewise been lber-
ated. May the wave roll OHIO. News.
Kinder like to see the wave back up, too
Present editor of the Mirror.
Hope it becomes a tidal wave and
sweeps over this section.-Good Words.
Make it a deluge! Gen. 7:19). Kansas
Bulletin.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1913-11-06

THE taxpayers of the states of New York
and Illinois are going to get taste of
modern day court expenses in the very
near future. Two men, one in New York
and one in Illinois, have confessed to, cold
blooded murders-the one in. Illinois to
several. The men want to go before the
court and plead guilty as charged and take
their medicine whether it be life impris-
onment or death. Why are they not al
lowed to do so? To an uninterested spec
tator it seems a needless waste of energy
and money to 60 to all the expense these
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1913-11-06

HAVE you this habit? s:It.is. worth one
thousand pounds year to have the habit
of looking on the bright side of things. -
DR.. Samuel Johnson. 1t is a mighty fine
habit to have, whether you are in or out of
prison. Things are never as bad as they
appear; they could always be worse, Yes,
even in your case.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1913-11-06

the institution than any two men, In. the
state. He always>has big broad smile on
his face that won't come off. He is kind
and courteous to the men in his charge and
every time he comes through the gate he
cracks a joke. No wonder he is so popu-
lar among his fellowmen. Come again,
Dad, but not too often
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1913-11-06
WHAT EVERY MAN KNOWS

There is word at which all true
men strike for the sanctity OF moth
erhood.
Every boy knows it's import and
rises in arms at the epithet.
And it is good thing to have 1t
SO.
The son who will not do battle
for the name he bears is a coward
and a cad.
From youth onward the male un-
derstands the holiness of woman's
virtue.
1t is an entail, heritage, i'm
pregnated in his blood.
Every man knows what 1t is
when woman goes wrong.
Every man knows the ultimate
cost of her sin.
Every man knows the hopeless
ness of her tomorrows.
Every man knows the shame and
degradation of the aftermath; there
fore you cannot plead age nor ig-
norance in extenuation of your
crime.
If you were old enough to
wreck life, you were old enough
to realize the direful consequences
for the girl.
Even in your earliest teens you
saw opprobrium heaped upon the
Little Sisters of Sin.
When you wrecked her life you
could not for one instant dismiss
the picture of her punishment.
You are unclean, defled, cur
and sneak.
And yet you wear the badge of
responsibility and dare to hold your
head high in a decent community.
You're a masquerader, an inter-
loper in honorable society.
The stain is on you. The years
can't wipe it from your conscience.
He'll must exist your existence de-
mands it.
There is mercy for her, but God
will never hear your prayers.
She was reckless. Caution only
comes through experience and it
was too late when knowledge came
to her.
You swore that you loved her,
but you lied, for men who love rev.
erence and protect. They do not
degrade.
WHERE is SHE TONIGHT?
A million outcasts are Sinking in
the shadows, pacing the pavements
painted ghosts of women who
were," nameless things -scourged
by want-hungry fer happiness.
She is there among them-a joy
less shell, price marked, and vice
marked, without friend, beyond
the barriers, locked without the
gate through which none may re-
turn.
But you'll pay. too. Her memory
will never fade.
Throughout the years conscience
will gnaw at your heart and ON the
day of judgement the Master will
avenge.
You can't replace-you can't re-
trace--you can't erase the past.
You can't expiate.
Plan as you will, rise as you may.
climb as high as ambition can drive
you, peace can never be your lot.
And one supreme torture awaits
you when you look into the faces
of your children and known that
you are unworthy of their respect.
Herbert Kaufman in Woman's
World.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1913-11-06
Rrstnrttt 0ffiriala

FAILURE should be the stepping stone
to success You all have the stepping
stone, now use it to your best advantage.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1913-11-06

L. w. ,Burchard
Musical Director.
Mr.. w. 0. Dodge, deputy sheriff of
Minneapolis, DIETER known as "Dad'')
was visitor at the prison one day last
week. He has brought more prisoners to
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1913-11-06

4suarh of Yarnlr
c F. Vasaly, Chairman.
Henry Wolfer, Secretary.
Rev. S. G.. Smith.
Charles S. Reed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-28
CHURCHES, SCHOOL BUILDINGS,
CLUBS AND PRIVATE HOMES
THROWN OPEN TO SUFFERERS
RELIEF WORK HAS STARTED.
lBY AssoclArEn PnEss.l

WHEELING, March 2S Wheeling
turned away from the spectacle Of
flood 10 take up in earnest the task Of
caring for her thousands o. destitute
and homeless. At noon the Ohio was
practically stationary and rivermen
were confident that there was little
danger OF higher water, although NL
so feet, Wheeling is further under wa
ter than she has been in ~ years.
Reports to police and other head
quarters indicated comparatively little
loss of life. 1t was reported to the
police today tnat house boat neNr
Martins Ferry had collapsed and three
had been downed. II this proves true,
the deaths today from the present
flood will number TO-
Although the districts loss in mon
ey will run INTO millions, few OF those
able to aid seem to think today Of
anything but the alienation OF want
and suffering. Up to Coon Mayor
Kirk had raised more than $4,000 for
the relief fund. Churches, schools,
clubs, and hundreds Of private resi-
denccs were thrown open to those
driven from their homes. The Mayor
estimated today that three thousand
persons must be cared for in the per
iod Immediately following the flood,
and he has food, clothing and sleep
ing quarters for such an emergency.
Scores OF special officers were sworn
in today and the police began to bring
tLontlpUed on ;'age SIXl
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-28
! RIVER AT wheeling
REACHED 50 FEET
TsE PRESIDENTS APPEAL IN
BEHALF OF THE SUFFERERS,

WASHINGTON, D. G. Marcn zS.
The following appeal to the natioi
issued by the President:
The terrible floods in Ohio aHd
q Indiana have assumed the proper.
tons OF u national calamity. The
loss of life and Tie ininite suffer
ling involved prompt me to issue
an earnest appeal to all who are
4 able In however small way to
assist the labors OF the American
+ Red Cross to send contributions
al once to the Red Cross at Wash.
ington or to the local treasuEers
a ot;the society. We make this n
common cause. The needs of those
n upon whom this sudden and over.
whelming disaster has come
should quicken every one capable
Of sympathy and compassion to
Y glye Immediate aid TO those who
4 are laboring to rescue and relieve.
WOODROW WILSON.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-28
TRAGEDY N GENTRAL
IS REFLECTED j
FAIRMoNTERs TRY IN VAIN TO
OBTAIN WORD FROM KIN AND
FRIENDS.

Hour BY hour through the day it
became more and more apparent that
Tairmonters are feeling keenly the
sufrerlngs of those in the West, not
only on account Of a natural sym
pathy, but because there gre hun
dreds of persons in this city who have
close relatives or very near friends
Il. the stricken area from whom they
are absolutely cut OH. Save in one
Isolated instance, no news has come
10 any Falrmonters from their con-
nections there, and there was sus-
pense and anguish in every one Of the
calls for information that came to
the West VirginIan Office throughout
the day.
Railroads have almost suspended
their schedules 10 the flooded region,
pnd the few telegraph lines that re-
main are overburdened with the
carrying OF general Information, and
kilograms are received only subject
to delay" The managers OF the COM
Eanies give no assurance. that they
will be able to deliver the kilograms
at all, for even should they reach the
nearest station to the person to whom
they are addressed, it would BE prac.,
tically Impossible to get them to the
addresses. 1t Is said that in some Of
the cities they are attempting to get
the news to the refugees in boats.
The management of the Baltimore
and Ohio system made the announce
ment that in cooperation with the
general relief movement its facilities
will be placed at the disposal Of the
public in transporting free any sup
plfes that may be offered in the way
Of food, clothing medicine, etc, con-
signed to communities in the flood
regions that have suffered by the
calamity.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-28
Thirty FEET
At PITTSBURGH | !
m, AssootArEp PRg 81


PITTSBURGH, March lle
Ohio river at this point reach u ~;
feet at S o'clock this nprniag aiId
now stationary. informant tion IRON
river points Of the AllegheIs tFoni
which the food came Is that 1929
has begun to fall.
GRAVEL BANK, Ohio, siafclt3
From this point, within 81 " ~ os
Marietta, Ohio, but sepafaf tiiom y
by the flood waters oftthe hiist iilguIll,
1t can be seen that the Ba1tinio
Ohio bridge at the mouth
Muskingum has gope down a1d ilis
highway bridge overt the anne
has been washed away
bridge connecting Williamson W
Va, and Marietta, Ohio ltEtact
this morning. The country of sssee
is one vast sea Of sargtlg a looe
!, CAIRO, w. vGL4syia sontt
Company Private Telegraph Ee
Pittsburgh. March 49, ts ater
5 O'Clock this morning was deeE
in Fifth street. apds61 lnSt Stlle cla i iipel
All wires throughout this section
down, but linemen are; hshing ~
lines In submerged sections an arEId
they left them, communicat lon Will bsS
restored,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-28
Hugh Smith
.yfHo HAS NO POLITICS IS To,GET
RLA AcE BOWERS HAS NOW.

WASHINGTON, D. G., March IS
sFhile lit has been generally recog-
mixed that George Nj. Bowers, Of West
Virginia, has made the best commits
;sstoher Of fisheries the country has
eyer had, and has built up the bureau
Spf asheries from small beginning to
very large institution, the new ad'
llinlstratlon will not replace Mr.
Flowers but will give his position TO
iugh NJ. Smith, who has been chief
eeputY under Mir. Bowers.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-28
Hughes Better
.REcovERs ENOUGH FROM ILL.
NESS TO BE OUT OF DOORS
AGAIN.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March IS
Congressman Hughes, who has been
quite sick since the adjournment Of
Congress, has almost entirely recov.
cred and is able TO be out again. At
no time was his condition regarded as
dangerous although he was quite a
sick man for a while. 1t is believed
now that he will be in good shape for
the opening OF the special session OF
Congress and will be in condition TO
take an active part in the affairs OF
the coming session.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-28
(By Associated Press)

DAYTON. Ohio March 2S.-The
flood situation in Dayton today is this:
Previous estimates of the dead are
greatly exaggerated.
The property loss from fire will not
exceed a million and a half dollars,
Tho flood damage TO mercantile
houses, factories and residences will
br from fifteen million to twenty mil
lion dollars,
The water has receded from the
business section and from large por.
ton Of the residence section.
There is no lack Of food.
The telephone systems are being re,
stored.
There is much suffering from cold.
All available fuel has been appropri-
ated and there is prospect of immedl.
ate relief.
So lar there had been no epidemic
Cl sickness.
Provisions for the homeless are ar
rlving In abundance, but the gas, elcc-
tric and water plants are in ruins.
Money is OF mo use in Dayton for the
present. Every facility is free to every
one without cost. Refugees not living
in Dayton are leaving the city by hun
dreds on foot.
30 accurate estimate OF the dead
has been made but before night the
authorities expect to explore greater
portion of the ruined section.
UnG thousand mInLlamen arriving
this morning have the city under con,
troll.
At the corner OF Third and Main
streets. which is the very center IT
the city, the first floor of every store
in the business district was flooded.
This constitutes the chief financial
loss.
The tower OF the Steel high school
vas leveIed and the Leonard building
on Main street collapsed. Nany
houses we're swept away.
SOUTH DAYTON, Ohio. March SS.
The loss OF life in Dayton BY flood
will not be more than 200. This waS
the general agreement this afternoon
after United States Life Savings crews
had penetrated every part Of the city.
At two O'Clock rorty.five bodies hal
been recovered. Twenty of these were
n nNort3aie, l5 III West Dayton, i've
in the business section and five in the
south side residence district.
Three deaths from diphtheria wera
reported this afternoon and there '1
fear Of an epidemic a daring rob
berry was thwarted when the police and
military arrested q man who was es-
Gaping from the city with a satchel
containing fifty thousand dollars in|
diamonds and lewelry which he had
stolen from iewelry stores.
COLUMBUS, g., March 2S, : The
military authorities, upon the author
ify Of Gov Cox will exercise y cen,
sorshiD over persons attempting to go
10 Dayton without legitimate excuse
and they will be arrested and putin
Jail, said the governor.
eve are determined that the rail-
5roads shall not be burdened with per.
sons who, want to 90 there simply ont
Eot, curiosity;
| AL The Union station In this city ste:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-28
[[EI|IIEIy2|ES1| 4
BUY
ING WILL LOWER
YOUR COST OF
LlvlNe.
BY John ?, FaIlon.

1t has ben laid down as eco
monte law that lowered ccst
gained through simple change ~
supplying your wants carries
stTlthIt no loss Of pleasure in
consumption.
This means YOU can c:ten'
tlales lower your cost of living
by thoughtful buying--for en-
ianple: Mercerl2ed silk serves
-ithu purpose OF It's users and
gives as much pleasure as tug
more expensive kinds. A sew
( Ing machine stripped OF its nick
| elsplate and artistic flush tbut
with the same mechanismD costs
less than the original article. 4
coat lined with C2mbric costS
I41ess than one llncd WITH u!s"
grade silk, yet The wear is prac'
ideally the same.
You should think not only u
I@lat can be saved as between
different articles and their uses
but as between different stores
snd buying seasons as well
Read the advertisements in The
vlRGINIAN closely and
constantly every day and they
mi help you keep your cost Of
ltsiGg down.to a minimum. They
@Itl direct you tothe right store,
the right time
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-28

day military officer With a detail OF
men lnterrogated every person who
sought Information about means OF get.
ting into Dayton,
tBY ASSOCIATED PRESS.)
WEST DAYTON, Ohio, March aS.
Backed up by the militia andShundreds
OF special deputies, the citizens con-.
mittee in charge OF relief work have
a tight hold on the situation today.
The work of clearing. up the chaotic
conditions brought OIL by the flood is
progressing with speed and President
Smith, Of the Chamber Of Commerce,
expressed the prevailing sentiment to-.
day when he said: I'VE do not want
the world to think that Dayton is un-
able to recover from this disaster. We
are going 10 show that We are capable
81 coping with this situation"
The tny began With great promise,
the brilliant sun tempered the keen.
.ress OF the frosty air.
The flood subsided perceptlbly. Per-
sons who had been penned IN down
town sections were able to make their
way to the suburbs by the thousands.
On Main street in the heart OF Dayto"
Il was possible to pick path over the
dry pavement.
Cooperating with the citizens com.
mittee the military are handling the
situation III the down town districts,
Patrols have been stationed to ba"
every one except those engaged in the
work OF rescue from the scene. Sight
seers cannot get IN. Milltiameu were
given order to shoot Offenders against
The pre.arranged plan OF relief. Shoot
/. the legs first, then shoot to klll,''
was the brief but vigorous order by
the officers 10 their men.
GAINESVILLE, o.. March 2S.-(By
long distance telephJne to Pittsburgh
With the coming of dawn Zanes-
ville's thirty thousand inhabitants, ten
thousand OF whom are homeless, saw
the first CLEAN of hope since the flood
ed Muskingum river swept through
the city three days ago. The river has
commenced to rccede; achievements
Tor the tired National Guarlsmen were
entering The suburbs. aud relief,
train had arrived within three miles
Of the city. The sun rose high and
bright, aud there were indications
that the bitter cold was passing. Con
ditions however. are still frIghtful. The
electric light and water supplies are
cut off. One small gas line is serving
the city with a fitful supply OF fuel
and little roai is available, Provisions
are scarce and there is much suffer
ing. Estimates from the dead vary
from so by the militia to % by the
civil authorities.
fHY ASSOCIATED pRESS.l
DAYTON, Ohio, March $.-A score
of motor boats and life saving boats
were in the flooded district early and
by night it was hoped that relief would
be extended to all those who are still
alive.
No effort was made to take out bod
les, the first care being toprovide for
the living. The boats began to re.
turn from; the nearer sections before
noon.
Each brought its load and deposited
coattnped or Page SIS
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-28
SON FOLLOWS AGED FATHER TO
DEATH CHAIR TEN MINUTES
AFTER HIS FATHER WAS ELEc.
TRocuTED.
fHY ASSOCIATED PuEss.i

RICHMOND, Va, March 2S.-Floyd
Allen. leader of the Carol county out
laws, was executed in the State peni.
tentiary this afternoon. The aged
prisoner, terribly unneFved by the e&-
element incident to the delay Of six
hours in carrying out the sentence,
went TO the chair at 1:2O O'Clock this
afternoon.
cs=s::sy'-'-r lcs.==s1::s
The prison guards next brought
Claude Allen, his son, into the death
chamber at 1880 O'clock and he vas
asxecuted III !.I n. a
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-28

reported appalling loss CT life and properly as
result Of the floods ndana the nestimab suffer
following obedience TO the general appeal o
help addressed country by Woodrow Wilson, President
Of the United States appeal Governor H. D. HATFIELD Of
West Virginia. following appeal Of Governor James
NJ Cox Of Ohio:
Conditions Southwestern Ohio indescbabe Death toll VIII
amount thousands Property hundreds Ct millions wire
funds to Colonel the relief fund, Columbus u
the name Of stricken people thank sincerely
(ssncd) JAMES M. COX,
"Governor Of Ohio
The West venan feels that It to not only
qve the fullest publicity appeals assist far as
is possible the collection Of fund that the people OF
this community contrihvte for relief purposes
column to-day also published an appeal 10 the
the daily bulletin the Manufacturers nee
special attention t which is directed
The people of Fanaon all other West Virginia towns
should contribute literally this fund their circumstances
will permit state snguafy blessed in being free
from such caames fallen heavily Dayton and
other cities Of Ohio and Indiana.
Any subscribed througa these columns viii be immediate
y forwarded region either through the American
Red Cross Society Colonel Wilson, treasurer the relief fund
at Columbus being designated by Governor Cox as the proper
person TO receive the disbursement Ct the fund
will however be determined by wish Of the donors
Pittsburgh has already raised fund Of over S17,oOooo
The following contributions received to-day before press
time:
Famont West virsinan Publishing Co.., $500
"a L. Lehman, .,...... ........''''. 1oOo
Geo. M. Jacobs. ..y.....,,. 1000
81 l., M, Davis. .t...;'i,. 9Uo
a n Lanharn. q. ~. Il, III, ...........t loo
Anthony Bowen. lV0
Total ,s,, ~ i,Ys., .t.,i,ss.,,, $500 5fss
= ! 81 A
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-28
SPECIAL MEETING PATRIARcHs

Mi. City Encampment NO. 5. i. Q.
O. r. will hold a special meeting TO-
night for candidates. All members and
sojourning Patriarchs are requested
10 he present,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-28
FLOYD AND CLAUDE
ALLEN EXECUTED TQI
Boy MissiI

shalie Long, a young mar: 70 year
OF age, has disappeared from hts nome
He has brown eyes, dark brown
His height is 5 feet 6 inches ana when
last seen wore a blue serge slit me
black hat.
ANY one having any infeEnla ign 9
to his whereabouts will kind sE m com
municate with ". G. u LON
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-03-28
FOR HELP
FOR FLOOD VICTIMS

THE WEST vlRGlNIAN WILL RECEIVE ANY FUNDS THE
CITIZENS OF FARMoNT OR MARION COUNTY DESIRE TO
CONTRIBUTE FOR THE RELIEF OF FLOOD VICTIMS, MAKE
PUBLIC AcKNoWL EDGEMENT OF THE SAME AND FORWARD
ANY MONEYS so coLLEcTEDTo THE PROPER RELIEF CON-
MtTTEEs DESIGNED BY THE AUTHORITIES OF THE sTR'CK'
EN- DISTRICTS TO RECEIVE AND DlsBURsE THE SAME