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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1913-04-03

an inch and half rope will stand
which is the size Of rope used.
This surely is q decided improve
ment over the old methods.
The installation Of the telephone
system is progressing rapidly. A
force of men have been busy on the
work all week. The number OF
phones that are now being installed
are 81, but the switchboard has an
ultimate capacity of 80 phones. It
is the intention at present to OPP
crate 3 outside trunk lines in con-
nection with local system. Prac-
tically every department will have
telephone including the shops.
Wall phones are used, with the ex-
ception of the front Offices where
desk phones will be used. The
switch board is located in rotunda
just inside inner gate.
Facts about our Water Tower;
It's extreme height is 1873 feet
measures Is feet in diameter and
has capacity of 10000 gal
Ions, divided into 10000 for drink
ing purposes and 10000 for fire
purposes. The average daily con-
sumption is about 100000 gallons
The water is pumped into the tower
and is distributed by gravity. The
walls of the tower are concrete
covered on the outside with Twin
city pressed brick. The source Of
water supply is from natural
springs, inexhaustable and conceed-
ed to be the best in this part of the
country.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1913-04-03
JUST A KOLUMN
Sherlock

Some one asks us to give our idea
of a crank. Nope, that's one we'll
pass. Don't care to discuss the
with all it's variations.
Some old wise guy once said:
There are many people who think
they are thinking, when in reality
they are merely rehearsing the
thoughts of others. BY Red On
ion, in the Billboard.
Has anybody here seen Kelley
No, he has went. and all the wishes
for success by other Micks with
him.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1913-04-03
Sense or no Sense.
By Paddy

If time Is money some of the men
here have good size bank roll.
An exchange makes the statement
that Looks are deceiving." Sure,
we always had bunch that Sher-
lock was son of King Oscar till we
saw the moniker on his name plate.
If the fruit crop has been dam
aged to the extent of 4O.000,000,
and the population Of the United
States has increased 81 per cent, and
the cost of living has decreased AZ
per cent, how many apples will
aman get for two bits next Christ
mas?
1t is now stated that in very
short time hair will be unknown to
the human race as decoration for a
mans head. But even that don't
seem to worry old Pat in the rope
room.
Many a gent that goes out for
good time with his weekly pay roll
is so tickled he is ready to scream
but he feels just about as happy as
| a hearse next morning.
Now party has started out to
find the cause for so many persons
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1913-04-03
SCHOOL REPORT.
New Prison.

Following is the school history
for the month of March 1913:
Number of school sessions. l3; School
attendance at opening session March
1st, 1913. II; Average attendance
during month, 81; Highest, "a;
Lowest, II; Average, compulsory
attendance, 10; Average voluntary
attendance, II; Number excused
by medical department durin
month temporarily, 1; permanently,
o; Number excused by Deputy War
den, during month temporarily, 2;
permanently. 2; Number enrolled
during month, IA; Discharged from
institution, l; Pupils reported for
breach of institutional rules, 4; Pu-
pills reported for Incidence and lack
of interest in school work, O.
X. M. Coles.
Deputy Warden.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1913-04-03

being sent to prison. That seems
easy: Joy rides, joy water and joy
company will put the best Of us at
making Irvine.
Among those ] recognized in our
new choir, is me friend Mickie.
fMickie's warbling has undergone q
vast Improvement since the time
when a rural chief Of police give
him two hours to quit town after he
had been pinched for singing My
Wild Irish Rose" in palm garden.
When married man is looking
for trouble all he has to do is 90
home and tell his wife what nice
good looking lady Miss So and So is.
There will be something doing
right from the start.
The purity squad over in the cities
has just pinched truck gardner
who lives in the hoop skirts of the
berg and charged him with selling
green goods.
A gent claims that some people
are so much against laughing that
they pronounce their full name in
stead of using their initials. Per-
haps that is why Benjjman Samuel
Olsen signs his full moniker so that
it wont cause smile.
If upon the first night after leav-
ing here you went to a lodging house
and asked the clerk what he would
charge you for cell for one night,
wouldn't it jar you!
| From the way the New York
District Attorney is going after the
grafters there, it looks as though he
likes theft about as we'll as we like
a stool pigeon.
| A male infant, age "a years, and
a female infant, age 81 years, have
just eloped and got married, 1t
seems strange that parents have no
control over their children at such
a tender age.
Sometimes q knock means
boost, especially when the County
Attorney knocks you to the Judge
who in turn boosts your bit about
Is above the limit.
| An Irish Turk was caught down
here the other day carrying a
Swede on his back, and when spok-
en- to about it said: "Shure, an it be
the 18th of March, and it is the
loikes ave me that hav tn wear
somethin greane to celebrate the
day"
The golden rule, as followed by
the New York police department,
seems to be, squeal on your pal,
before he squeais on you"
The head of one of the great
packing firms states that sheep
has three kinds of flesh, but did not
state what they were. We presume
though that it must be ram, lamb
and mutton.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1913-04-03

Don't stop just because you got
started off on the wrong foot. ="
Keep movin'.
We extend our hearty wishes for
a speedy recovery to our Night
Captain, from his recent serious i'll
ness.
There are many glass blowers at
5cts per. Slivers, who never knew
anything technically of the industry
until you told 'em.
Do you belong to the Boosters
Benevolent Order Of Business
Bringers? Why not?
The Medical World says: "Di-
sease always attacks the weakest
spot" Look out! you who report
to the local medico with a cold in
your head, he may hand you some
thing.
What's the use of woman both
ering congress and the courts mere.
ly to have her name changed, when
there are so many unemployed men
around?
An exchange states: "A New
York man bathed, shaved, polished
his shoes and changed clothes all or
the same day. Gee whiz! if thai
should happen to some of us here
we would probably complete the
program by croaking.
Mr.. X. says: Lead muh to it,
Evidently Mr.. X. refers to Pie"
The average income of many
married men is about 200 a. m.
There are many men who. before
marriage, don't know whether they
are eating boiled cabbage or stewe6
fudge, that pretend to know al
about it after they're hooked
spliced, run together, or whatever
is a suitable name for the state O.
married bliss.
Life is the biggest game of chance
that man ever bucked. Death is 9
table of sure things where the cards
are never stacked, but run out.
Many a young man has had biz
fingers burned by the fires of the
world at-large" / got mine boys,
got mine!
No one can bequeath success" t.
you; but effort will produce it.
Science has claimed these many
moons that: Man was able tt
think before he could speak. Up
to-date there are, so it seems
plenty of men among our most vol
luminous orators who have moi
learned the art of thinking
His Better Half
What do you do for living
Sambo?'' Use de manager Oh q
laundry" What's the name oil
the laundry" Eliza An. "-Ex.
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and rooms, and a few minor de-


tails.
The greatest glory of great wo-
manhood is the great manhood she
has bestowed upon the world thru
her sublime work of motherhood. =
j. Doerner.
The songster advises he has new
one about completed. Suggest that
he try it on our sorrel horse. Dan
Patch" So far be has stood for
most anything.
Our school room, school nights,
is pretty busy place. Everyone
seems interested and all are work
ing hard. 1t ought TO be product
i've of some good results.
Tie choir did very we'll Sunday
morning. One of the new members,
J.J.R., has shown talent out Of the
ordinary and with a little care
and practice he ought to make a good
leader.
The songster has new one now
called the French Buff" introduce
ed in the northwest by him on his
arrival from the east. Your mother
wouldn't know you when he gets
through.
Land without population is a
wilderness, and population without
land is mob. j. Hill.
And you cannot populate or de-
velope land without railroads SO
give them square deal.-Us.
No one said anything to the lead
ing squad, Sunday morning, about
where they were to 60 when march
ed out of the dollhouse to parade
grounds. But it goes without say
ing they headed straight for the
breakfast table.
The dentist will use the doctors
office Instead of cellroom to do his
work in. A regulation dentist chair
was received the other day for this
work. This change will no doubt
be appreciated by the inmates as
we'll as the dentist.
have been promised startling,
hair raising, blood curdling article
one Of these days. One of the in
mates insists on writing the history
of his life for The Mirror. He claims
it will cause a sensation. No doubt
of it. How large did you say that
basket was, editor?
A new departure has been made
in handling the inmates to and
from the dining hall. Instead of
marching from dollhouse, through
rotunda and main corridor, the men
leave the central entrance to cell
house and march across parade
ground to dining hall. The change
was effective Sunday, March Both
and will be continued. weather per-
hitting.
There are at present being INSTALL
ed in the warehouse three electric
overhead carriers. which are oper-
ated on tracks attached to the roof,
circling each section of the ware
house. They are operated by in
dividual 5 H. P. motors and have
carrying capacity of one ton each.
Operation is by chain travel (hand
power) electric motor hoist. These
will greatly facilitate the handling
of Irvine and raw material in the
warehouse.
An electric car-motor has been
| installed in the warehouse building
adjacent to railway tracks. 1t has
a range of activity of about 800 fee
either way. The drum controlling
the rope is under the platform ex.
tending to tracks. A large grail
hnnk for counting onto cars is at
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Chapel Program


Sermon
Hvmu-Iust as am ........."... Congregation
Benedicton ................Snapiai
>xorch ..,............ .............. Pianist
New Prison News.
By O'C.
Fluffy Rufies." Mercy! What
next?
Deputy Warden held usual inter-
views Saturday.
The Warden made his usual in
spection Saturday.
The window washing squad has
invaded the cellroom.
W.B. Bourne, General Office Man
ager, was down Tuesday.
Officers Rutherford and Haefner
were on the sick list Friday.
Speaking about South America,
Well, just ask DIR. Newman.
The Mirror and printing office
will have an electric clock too!
Judge Gillian and friend were in
terested visitors during the week.
Cellroom A is nearing compile
ton; painters are now busy with it.
Steward Deragisch brought down
prisoner from the old prison Thurs
day.
Officer Sederberg slipped one
over on the STANDARD Oil" the
other evening.
Work in the fireroom of the new
power house is now being done en-
tirely by inmates.
Hunters were plentiful here
abouts, Sunday. We could hear
them shooting, all day.
Was offered ten thousand dollars
for chew, Saturday. Oh no, not
cash, just conversation.
Speak Easy" has been excused
from doing day work in the shops.
The songster has his place.
Our new cinder walks were GER
tainly boon this past week, with
the mud a foot deep all around.
Electricians have been busy all
week installing the electric clocks.
The work is nearing completion.
All officers and guards at this in
stitution donned their regulation
army campaign hats, Tuesday April
the first.
Parole Agent Whittier spent most
of Tuesday down here interviewing
men who have application in for
parole.
The ladder of life is full of splen-
doris, but they always prick the hard
est where we're sliding down.
-Brownell.
The nine U. S. female prisoners
who were temporarily housed in new
women's department, were taken to
Lansing, Kansas, Tuesday.
A crew of men have been busy
during the week dismantling the
machinery in the old engine room in
basement Of factory building.
We hear now and then the word
vacation" mentioned hereabouts.
That's about as sure a sign Of the
green grass as the proverbial robin
The hospital building is finished
with the exception of the installa-
ton of regular beds in the wards
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1913-04-03
POpuIati0n--NeW Prison

Week ending March 23rd 1902
Received during week. .....e L
Paroled y
Transferred /
Discharged l
Population March 30th. 1901
Cell changes: 20-3rd, 225-323,
srd-1o7, s23-225. 11s-srd, 1920,
1856.
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GOOD REASONS.

wish to call the attention OF my
friends and patrons to the fact that
/ do not have a substitute. do not
employ nor send out man. am the
artist here in this studio. personally
transact all Of my business and make
all of my sittings, IN the studio orout
of 1t. also desire to thank those
customers who have 80 literally and
kindly recommended my work TO
their friends. Practically every one.
especially those who buy high class
photos, remark that they are the best
they have ever had taken. / UNDER
stand how to make them good and
that always pleases not only the sit
ter but those who are fortunate
enough to receive one OF them as
gifts. This Is the very reason why
you should have your photos made at
the "0ur Way" Studio by
MRS. NJ. e. RARICK:
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DISPERSAL SALE Of dairy cattle al

DISPERSAL SALE of dairy cattle at
a. D. Bazsel's sale barn. Lost Greek.
w Va, Tuesday, Nov. %. Thirty
head imported and home bred Jer-
sey cattle. Every COW in this sale
VIII be tested for butter and the re-
suits made known on day of sale.
There will be no catalogue hut cat
tie will be tabulated and published
on day of sale. This will include
all of my show herd and my two
age bull, Noble of st. Clements,
son Of Noble of Oakland and Lost
Greek, Fox ofGoid,a double grand
son of Golden Lad. and a few Bull
Calves out ofIdmported cows and of
the best of breeding. This herd Is
right iii every way and not faulted
cow or heller in the lot. g. W.
swisher, Lost Creek, w. Va. Col. d.
L. Perry. Auctioneer. Sale can be
reached by electric car or B. & o.
railroad from clarksburg any hour
in the day.
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REAL ESTATE
WHOLESALE PRICE TO CONSUMER

We have one car Northern Spy
apples; one car AL Ohio potatoes;
one car Al sweet potatoes; that will
arrive tomorrow. These sweet pota-
toes will be sold at very low price;
one car cabbage, onions. oranges,
grape fruit, pine apples and bananas,
These goods can be seen at our stur-
age room, rear 511 West Pike street,
or on our wagons. Bell phone 1047-R.
HOME MARKET COMPANY.
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FOR SALE-One nine room house
with bath, slate roof, solid con-
crete foundation; basement under
entire building; oak and quarter
sawek oak finish inside; three sets
of sliding doors; 81 foot front porch
all modern conyeniences, located
on best residence street in ,Stealey
addition; good well water on back
porch. Easy terms. For price and
terms inquire at Fuel City Insur-
ance Agency, Gore Bldg.
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PHOTOGRAPHS

IF You are worrying about what to get
for Xmas presents, let US make you
some photos as you look today,
nothing can be nicer for your rela-
tives and friends. Sayre Bros.
Studio, room 2, Greaney Building.
DRUG SUNDRIEs
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FLORIDA LANDS.

Secure a winter home in beautiful
Lake Highlands in the big lake dis
triCt Of Lake county, Florida. Choic-
est lands for oranges, grapefruit
and early winter vegetables. Finest
fishing, boating and hunting. Best
northern people have purchased.
Write for large map and booklet
free. Agents wanted. Lake High
lands Company, Huntington, w. Va.
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BLAND's DRUG STORE, Largest inl'

the state. Our special mail order
sale this week is on box stationery.
We offer a fine box Of stationery
for only 10c. worth 25c, sent to any
address with money back guar
antee as to satisfaction. Send in
your order at once and watch for
our next weeks special offer. 217
w. Pike Street, Clarksburg.
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DIR. TURNER Chiropractor. No med.

DIR. TURNER Chiropractor. No med.
icine. No Surgery. No osteopathy.
The cause of disease removed by
spinal adjustments. II you have
tried every other method without
result try spinal adjustments. and
get well. Condemnation without
investigation is poor Judgment,
therefore court investigation, Con-
sultation free. Office hours 9 to 10
a. M, 1880 to 8 p. M, Z to 8 p. m.
Room 424 and 423 Golf Bldg, Clarks-
burg, w. Va.
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CONsTABIE's SALE.

By virtue of several orders Of sale
to me directed, l will on Friday the
21st day of November, at / o'clock p.
M. at the front door of the court
house, offer for sale and sell 6 kegs
of Coca Cola syrup and quantity Of
sugar candies, etc.
c. L. FORD, c. H: &.
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sTEALEY HEIGHTS

Young man, get busy and prepare
for old age by investing your earnings
while you are young. Here Is a cot
tagc that rents for $40 per month that
vou can huv
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FOR aALE-HoUsEs

4 CLASSIFIED AID. IN THESE COL.
UMNS viii tell people who intend
buying houses, about your particu-
lar house.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-20

Would You like to own a real good
proposition that actually pays ii per
cent on tho amount Invested? II so,
see us at once. This property Is locat-
ed close in and win increase In value.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-20

IN STOCK complete line 1914 Paige
cars, all new, fully equipped, cleo
trically lighted and started. Prices
1876 and $1275. Monticello Auto
mobile & Garage Co
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FOR RRNT-Store rooms, on North
Third street; also some Office and
apartments stin vacant in the new
Latstetter building. Phones: Bell
240-L, Consol. 1858 or call at room
2O7 Latstettef building
FOR RENT-Earge store in good 10.
cation for any kind of business; aiso
restaurant fixtures for sale. Apply
at 429 Clark street, Glen Elk. Frank
0liverlo.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-20

FOR QUICK and most reliable shoe
repairing service try the Champion
Shoe Repair Shop, j. o. Hopkins,
Prop, ia N. Second st. Best service
in Clarfsburg.
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wANFED-Male Help

WANTED-Eyery business man in
this county to advertise in these
columns when in need of laborers:
clerks, statesmen or mechanics.
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AUTOMOBILES

AUTO DELIVERY WAGONS; we rep.
resent the famous Chase delivery
wagons. II you are interested, let
our representative call upon you.
Thompson Garage Co, 1854 Nest
Main street.
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FOR RENT Hall room, in Williams
building, Second street, for social
or lodge purposes. Address Secre-
tary, Order OF Owls, 406 Rear West
Pike street.
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MISCELLANEOUS

WANTRD-EYery voter In West Viz.
ginta to hayela copy of the prohibits
ton Law, by Mr.. Yost. Passed at the
last session of the West Virginia
legislature. Price 15c. Mail orders
filled. Call at or address Daily Tele-
gram Office.
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WANTED-Houses to raise and move,
snoring and underpining. w. w.
Wright, S24 East Pike street,
Clarksburg, w Va.
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LOST
WANTED TO huI

WANTED TO BUY second hand
show case. to s feet long to stand
on floor: second hand cash reg
lister. Address &C. W. W." care Tele
gram office
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SHOE REPAIRING

WE'LL make your old shoes wear
like new Lowest consistent prices.
Bring your shoes to us; try our
high class service. The Modern Shoe
Repair Shop. 100 South Second st.
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WANTED TO BORROW
MONEY
XMAS SUGGESTIONS

FIRST OF ALL fine box Of our dc.
licious chocolates. Mail orders
filled 70: all points. Apollo Con-
fectionery, 4O6 West Pike street.
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For Rent Furnished Rooms

IF You HAVE ROOMS for rent make
1t known TO those who are looking
for rooms-by inserting an ad. in
these columns.
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FALL STYLES

S. NEWMAN, LADIES' TAILOR, EN-.
pire Bldg, invites your careful in.
specition of his built to fit you"
suits and cloaks. lyle, quality and
satisfaction. All work done by COM
petent man tailors under my per-
sonal supervision.
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FOR RENT-NIceIy furnished room
for gentlemen, use Of bath and tele-
phone; two minutes walk from court
house. Apply at 316 Second street.
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FARMS FOR SALE-97 acres, 6 room
house, large barn, fruit land, slight
ly rolling, u level, miles to Cool
vile, Athens county, Ohio. Price
$4,000 w. NJ Baker, Coolville, o.
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PERSONAL,

C0RsRTs FIT PERFECT.
LY-They bring out natural grace
full lines. Designed on latest styles;
free from any corset restraint. Ma
dame Ulman, Graduate Cosetiere,
402 Goff Bldg.
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CL.EANING 8 PRESSING

OUR METHODS Of cleaning yonr
clothes will make your suit look
like new. We have reputation for
doing the work right. Try us-The
Art Pressing Co., 1892 w. Pike st.
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MAIL ORDER

SPECIAL THIS WEEK-Heavy red
felt chest protectors, two sizes SOC
and 75c. Flannel lined channels
chest protectors $1.0O. $3.50 and
$500 Postpaid. Stone G Mercer,
Clarksburg. M.
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FOR RENT-TwO furnished rooms for
light housekeeping, to reliable par
ties. Apply at 313 Clark street.
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FOR Rents houses, 6, s and 10
rooms, new and in fine condition
All modern conveniences, including
pantries and presses, with laundries
in two. Hot and cold water through
out all five houses. Location Locust
and Terra Gotta street. Rates, $25,
$27.50 and $4,000. These houses are
all worth more. This inducement for
permanent tenants. Only good ten
ants need apply. Call Harvey T.
Smith, Bell phone.
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FOR SALE FARMS

FOR SALE-One tract of land con-
tanning seven and one-half acres,
partly undelayed with coal, with
one four room house and out build
ings situated on the same. This
property is located about one and
one-half miles northwest of Wilson
burg, Harrison county. West Yir-
ginia, and is known as the William
Tate property, Any one desiring
information concerning this prop
erty will please call at rooms 2O9-
2lO Union National Bank Building,
Clarksburg, West Virginia.
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FOR RENT-Furnished room for one
or two gentlemen, privilege of bath
and telephone. Apply at 800 Parrill
Court, Second street.