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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-13
OUR PRINTERS EDITION
The Editor of the Deerwood Times Tells What
He Thinks of the Mirror

We've got to apologize to the editor of
the Prison Mirror, and we're going to do
it with good grace, Several weeks ago he
published an issue of that paper which he
was pleased to call the ssPrinters' Edition.
The entire paper as far as its editorials and
special articles was concerned, was devoted
to the cart preservatIve, and to say that
the subject was handled creditably, would
be giving no credit at all. There were
stories of early days in Minnesota print
shops, "reminiscences of times spent at the
cases and notably most able editorial,
dedicated to the printers. The paper was
a decided credit to the craft, and the Times
is glad to know that it was one of those to
whom the issue was dedicated. Things
are changing down at Saltwater, where the
Mirror is published. 1t isn't so very long
since the inmates were held in strict re-
straint. They didn't have many priv
ileges, and what few they enjoyed were on
Now they have weekly ball games, and
moving picture programs, and chautauqua
entertainments and more opportunities for
visiting among themselves. The state has
learned that sit is easier to lead horse to
water, than it is to make him drink. - You
can't drive man to reformation, but you
can lead him there by showing him the
error of his ways. And Warden Wolfer is
just big enough to see it that way. To.
him belongs the credit for these changes:
that have been made in time worn prison
rules, and to him does every inmate offer
thanks for the privilege he now enjoys
Deerwood Times.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-13
GIVE THE DISCHARGED
NAM A CHANCE
Judge Ronald Of Seattle, Says
Seventy-five Per Cent Of the
Men in Penal Institutions are
not Innately Criminal.
The Monthly Record

The following letter was received
by our View Point from Judge
Ronald, of Seattle. 1t is so much to
the point that we pass it on to our
readers. 1t is significant, coming as
it does from Judge who hes sem
fenced many men to that prison.
Why is it that when man has
served his sentence in penal iDsti-
tuition, has paid all the debt that So
ciety demanded for an infraction of
the law, that upon his emergence So
clety shuns him, affords him no ave-
nue. of escape, and even witholds
helping hand?
'Seventy-fve per cent of the men
in our penal institutions are not in
nately criminal. They are merely
vlolators of the law. and, had the en-
vironments snd influences been 9TH
err than they were, who would not
have succumbed to the weakness
which caused the infraction. Fully
fifty per cent of those incarcerated
in our penal institutions are strong
enough, manly enough and deter
mined enough to profit by the erro-
OF the past, and to make good citi-
zens If, upon their release, society
would do it's duty. create proper
environment. and extend a helping
opportunity.
When boy is punished by his
parents. though he feels humil'ted,
yet he is not disgraced. When dur
ing school days. the hoy is publicly
whipped by his teacher. the humilia-
ton is great, but he is never ostra-
cised by his fellow students. After
the punishment is inflicted, the par
ents or the teacher consider the
debt paid, and extend to the boy the
helping hand and words of encour-
agement. Why. then, should a
young man, ordinarily good and
with good intentions, good resolu-
tons, good breeding. but who be-
cause of weakness. has yielded to
temptation, violated the law and
suffered the punishment which So
ciety demands, be Stunned and
avoided by society us something
low and reprehensible?
As said before, fully fifty per
cent of our prisoners, with proper
opportunities, would be better men
after release than they were before,
if proper advantages were afforded.
The imprisonment ought not to do
so, but it is the cold Indifference,
oftimes the active stunning and
prejudice of society, denying him
the opportunity to make good, that
causes the released prisoner to pur-
sue career of crime.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-13
WHITING NOTICE

All inmates are hereby requested,
when writing, to place their register
numbe, and page number on the
upper right hand corner of the en-
velope, in the space to be covered
by the stamp. Your page number
will be found written with lead
pencil on all incoming letters.
Compliance with this request will
cause letters to be mailed promptly.
Also, inmates are cautioned against
writing between the lines, and be
careful to sign your full names to all
letters.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-13
Just to be Safe.

Dugald was ill, and his friend Donald
took bottle of whiskev to him. Donald
gave the invalid one glass, and said: ''Ye'll
get anither in the mornin.
About FIVE minutes elapsed, and then
Dugald suddenly exclaimed:
eyed better let me have the ither moo,
Donal'; ye hear a sac mony sudden deaths
nooadays."
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-13
THE POISON CUP
By C. W, ssse.

By c. w., 1882.
The poison cup. the cup of sin.
That we receive from Satans hand,
Is filed for us, unto the brim.
With all the vice that's in the land.
And ev'ry one doth taste of it.
That lives within the world, time.
Some taste, oft times, before they quit.
Some drink. till Death for them resigns.
And they that have that death received.
Receive the death unto their soul.
Which is the second death indeed.
To them, when they shall reach the goal.
But they that turned the cup away,
Never to taste of it again,
They drink sweeter cup today.
The cup of Love, that is not Vain.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-13
STEADFAST
y E. Il. B. -Atlansa.

Oy IL a. ID. -<dkLODCOs
Faith in the Lord, and in ourselves, too faith,
With purpose resolute and undismayed
BY clouds of doubt. will, as the true Word saith,
Deliver us from harm. BE not afraid"
In darkest hours, when Hope behind the mist
Becomes the phantom of magined dread,
Still keep with faith the souls appointed tryst;
Arisel Come FORTH brought Lazarus from
the dead!
The waters of the sea were rolled aside;
From stubborn rock the living fountain burst,
When Faith commanded: and Christ crucified
Proved none need fail unless by fear accused.
If to ourselves and to our purpose true,
With faith unwavering. we do our best.
power more wonderful than things in view
Upholds us. Ours the faith; God pays the
quest!
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-13
so PERPLEXINC

"Have you purchased your new car yet,
Mrs. Noorich?' asked the visitor.
tNo, Mr.. Smithers, | amt. | can't
make up my mind whether to get a
gasoline car or limousine car. Maybe
you can tell me-does limousine smell as
bad as easolinei' inquired the lady.-Hdr-
per's Weekly.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-13

Pat.-Yis, sorr, wurk-rk is scarce, but
Oi got job last Sunday that brought me
foive dollars.
Mr.. Goodman. What! You broke the
Sabbath?
Pat ALPHABETICALLY. Well, sor, twas
wan OF us had to be broke.-Boston Tran
script.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-27
Thomas Padgett sIashes Horace 4
HefIin in an Upper King St.
Saloon.


Horace A. Hefin, brakeman en-
ployed in the Potomac yards, was
seriously cut in the back early Sat-
urday night by Thomas Padgett,
who welded razor. The cutting oc-
Cured in saloon on King street.
According to the statements Of wit
nesses, Padgett entered the saloon
where Hefin was standing talking
with a number Of friends, and, with
iout saying anything, slashed his vic
TIM across the back, inflicting cut
more than II inches long and two
inches deep.
Hefin was taken to the Alexandria
! Hospital, where his wound was treat
ed by DR.. Llewellyn Powell. Padgett
was arrested and refused to make
any statement regarding the cut
ting. He asked that he be released
on collateral, but his request was re-
fused.
Heflin was unable to appear in the
Police Court this morning, and the
case was continued for five days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-27
COOLER WEATHER COMING.
But Net Due Before Weeks End
Says Bureau.

But Net Due Before Weeks End
Says Bureau.
Warm and generally fair weather
over the whole country is forecast
by the Weather Bureau for thc frs:
half Of the coming week.
"rhe next disturbance OF impOr.
aEcc TO cross The country said tn
bureau" will appear in the Fa.
West Monday or Tuesday and move
eastward, crossing the Great Cen
itai valleys Wednesday or Thurs
day and the Eastern States near the
end Of the week. This disturbance
viii be attended BY local showers AMI
ihHndcrstCrm5 ard be followed by d
charge to cooler weather in the north
crn and central states There arc no
Indicators at this time Of 4 di .turb e.
ance in the West Indies"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-27
ESCAPED EROM JAIL.

Made targets for fusillade Of re-
voiYcr shots when they refused to
halt after saving their way to free
dom from the Alexandria County jail,
near Fort Meyer, early yesterday
morning, Joseph Mullen and Joseph
Williams, Washington youths await
ing trial for housebreaking, and a
third prisoner, John Norman, Of
Alexandria, serving a sentence for
vagrancy, escaped and are still at
large. -:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-27
TRUSTEES SALE
OF VALUABLE HOUSE AND LOT.
NO. 90 and EAST HALF OF
LOT NO. 81 IN ST. ELMO,
ALEXANDRIA COUNTY.
VIRGINIA.

flNIINlA.
/ BY virtue of deed Of trust dated
July 18th, 1911, and recorded in Libcr
129 OF Alexandria County Virginia,
and on account Of default in the pay
ment of the money therein secured,
and by request Of the party secured,
the undersigned trustee will on
SATURDAY, AUGUST /, 1911,
on the premises, at 500 P. NJ, offer
for sale the following property: All
of the following property. to wit:
Lot No. Twenty COZ and the East
Half of Lot No. Twenty-onc (2D, on
the South side of Raymond Avenue in
plat of St. Elmo, Alexandria County,
Virginia, said plat being of record in
Liber 0, No. 4, page 442, of the
Clerks Office of Alexandria County,
Virginia, said Lot No. 20 containing
$500 square feet Of ground, and the
East half of said Lot No. q con-
tanning 1850 square feet of ground,
the said Lot No. 90 and East half Of
Lot No. 81 containing in the aggre-
gate $3.50 square feet of ground, be-
ing, the amount of land conveyed by
said deed Of trust.
There is an excellent dwelling Oh
this land with Alexandria City water
in the house. This property is very
near the Potomac Yards, and can al
ways be rented.
TERMS OF SALE-CASH.
The title is perfect; $4,000 deposit !
will be required on day Of sale and |
ten days allowed TO examine title; !
when I balance of purchase :: money !
must be;paid, wefeupon deed will be |
executed.
c. E. NICOL, Trustee,
Alexandria National Bank BLDG
alexandria. Virginia. /
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-27
DEATH OF A VETERAN.
James A. Wigfeld Passes Away at
Alexandria Hospital.

James 4. Wigfcld, scventy -fou.
years old, died Saturday night at the
Alexandria Hospital. The bodY wa
removed to his late home, 1413 Prince
street, from where the funeral wi
lake place tomorrow afternoon. Ser,
vices will be conducted by the Rev.
w. j. Morton, rector of Christ p. Z.
Church.
The deceased was native of War
rerton and carpenter by trade.
Two sons survive. Members of P.
i. Lee Camp, Confederate Veteran:
Will attend the obsequics. They
will assemble at the residence at 2:I5
O'Clock for that purpose
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-27
LIGHTNING SHELTER FATAL.
Philadelphia Under Tree During
Shower Victim of Switched Bolt

Esslngton, Pa, July PA bolt of
lightning killed George Simon, agcd
30, of Philadelphia, late Saturday
night as he and friends sought shelter
under tree during a shower.
The bolt first entered large limb
of the tree and passed down the
trunk, against which Simon was lean
ing. The current entered the mans
shoulder, passed down his body and
out at the heel and toes of his left
leg, leaving burns on each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-27
PICNIC On FAIRGROUNDS.

Tomorrow the children arc request
cd to bring their lunch and have a
picnic on the Fairgrounds. The pa
rents arc also invited TO come with
the little ones. The grounds will be
open from Q AN. to 2 p. NJ. and from
> in the afternoon Until s. The Indian
Guard Band will give free concert
at ? N. and all arc promised d
musical treat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-27
ATT Tackled WITH RAZOR FIGHT FOR PROHIBITION
Extensive Campaign Mapped Out for
Alexandria Georgia Cyclone
to Come Here.

The Statewide prohibition light,
which will eliminate in the election
to be held on September 22nd' at
which time the people of Virginia Will
decide whether or not the entire
State will go dry, is reaching a stage
of activity that promises to rouse
considerable interest within the next
few DAYS. The campaign for the
anti-prohibitionists has been under
way for several weeks and is beng
conducted in quiet manner. NO
meetings have been held, but every
voter in the district has received
large quantity Of literature calling at
tention to the failure of prohibition
in other States and the great loss OF
revenue Virginia will suffer If the
State goes dry. The country press
| is being used for the publication OF
display advertising advising the peo-
pie to vote against the prohibition
measure. No arrangements have been
made for public meetings by this
side of the controversy.
The prohibitionists plan an extern
sive campaign in Alexandria, which
will include number of public meet
ings to be addressed by well-known
speakers. The first of these meet
! ings will be held on August 4th, when
Mrs. Mary Harris Armor, who is
known as the Georgia Cyclone" will
deliver an address at the Methodist
Episcopal Church South. Ex-Gover-
nor Glenn, Of North Carolina, is also
scheduled to make an address here in
August. Mrs. Amy c. Weech, Of the
National W. C. T. u, who has been
absent froa5 the city for the past
Eve months, speaking in the Middle
West, has returned home and will
take charge of the campaign in the
Eighth District of Virginia.
While the general opinion is that
the State will 60 dry by considera-
bic majority, the leaders Of the anti
prohibition fight declare that there
las been great change in public
sentiment within the last few days
and that they expect to see their
side win by good majority.
Weekly conferences are being held
III Richmond between officers Of ttls
Self Government League, which is in
charge CT the fight against pr. hibi
ton, and delegates from each of the
counties and cities. Each week there
is new set of delegates, the idea
being to have the men come there
and make personal reports of the
conditions in their sections. The last
conference was held Thursday, at
which time 120 men submitted re-
ports of the conditions and the pro-
gress Of the contest at this time.
And they were declared to be Of Il
nature wholly satisfactory and ell
couraging. Declaration was on every
side that the wave against prohibit
ton is growing stronger, that the
people are content to have the regu-
lJtiOn of Iiuuor traffic in thpj. own
hands and to adjust it TO suit them
selves. ii a3z:3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-27
RECITAL AT CHRIST CHURCH
Program Follows Open Air Services
Last Night.

The service at Christ Churcn last
night was held on the lawn and was
followed by a organ recital given by
James E. Bagley, director Of the
choir.
The soloists were Mrs. George E..
Pickett, soprano, and Mr. Irving Fur
.enor, and Mr.. Harry D Kinks, bar
tone, of Washington. All the
numbers were beautifully rendered
and greatly enjoyed by an app.ecia
tive audience of music lovers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-27

William Desmond, w. II. ?. Kelly,
F. 7. Quinn and Thomas J. McFar-
land, who were delegates of Alex
andria Division No. /, of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians to the State
convention in Norfolk, have returned
home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-27
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
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Interesting News Notes About People
of Alexandria = Happenings
-:5--si =
IN Society.


A delightful midsummer lawn
party and dance was given Friday
by Mr. 7aadT Mrs. J. ALBERT DE
melt at their, residence, Y Rosemonc
avenue ave + e. Rosemont, for their son, Mr..
Bertran} GHgsby Dienelt, to meet
Miss MiriarnI shober, daughter OF MI
and Mrs. H. C. shober, of Huron
s. Oak, who is the guest of friends
in Washington. Japanese lanterns
were festooned on the lawn, and the
same scheme of decoration, together
with ferns ard cut flowers, wa car
ried out in the house. The large
drawing room and dining room and
the broad porches were used fo.' dan
cling. An orchestra furnished the
music. Ice cream and other refresh
ments were served at small tables
on the lawn, and fruit punch IN the
house. Invited to meet Miss Shober
were large number of young .jeople
from Washington, and the following
from Alexandria and vicinity: Miss
Christiana Macarthur Kemper, Miss
Margaret Emerson, Miss Caroline
Emerson, Miss Leslie Cox, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Chester Freeland, and
Mrs. Henry C. Freeland of Rose
mont; Mrs. William P. Taylor, Mr..
Walter C. Foster, Mr.. William HF(l
Thornton Brooke, and Mr.. George
Bryan Pitts, of Alexandria, and Mr.
Archie Randolph, of Seminary Hill
| Mrs. William N. Jurey has return
ed to her home in Louisville, KY, af-
ter a visit to her son-in-law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Emerson
Lucas, at their home in Rosemont
Mr.. and Mrs. Lucas now have as
their guest, Miss Elvira Johns IN, OF
Louisville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-27

A quiet wedding of the past week
was that of Miss Elite NJ. Roberts, of
Del Ray and Mr.. Lewis N. Poore, of
Washington, D. c., which took place
Saturday, Rev! Morgan Chambers,
of Mckendree NJ. P. Church, Wash
ington, officiating. After the cere-
mony Mr.. and Mrs. Poore left for a
trip to Atlantic City. On their re-
turn they will make their home in
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Julian T. Burke, Mr.
Julian T. Burke, Jr., and Mr.. ana Mrs.
c. S. T. Burke of Alexandria, and
Dr.. and Mrs. Louis S. Greene, Maste,
Julian Burke Greene and little Miss
Green, of Washington, are spending
the summer at the Episcopal High
School. Miss Esther D. Burke re.
turned Tuesday from trip of sew.
sral months in Europe, and has join
ed her parents. Nh. and Mrs. Julian
I. Burke, at the high school.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-27
WOODWARD & LOTHROP
10th 11th E. and Stresta
q WASHINGTON. DIG
Tablecloths and napkins for sum-
n1er tables; towels for summer trip
and baths, zITs; 80 i

200 Pure Flax Towels heavy weight absorbent free from dressing
of sort; size 25x35 inches, $500 dozen.
100 dozen Damas Napkins of Irish and Scotch sizes 22x22
inches 24x24 inches, Special price, SO 90
Meerzed Damask Tablecohs;
service and the fine linen fruit and vegetable 64nch
width, soc yard 72inch width, Csc yard.
Mercezed Damask Napkins and SOO
dozen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-27

One of the last unings that Com
modores do before sailing on the ex-
nedition is to Purchase
! GIBsON'S PURE OLD RYE.
Tould yo,. imagine stronger testl-
:rmonial. We have all kinds of Liquors
carefully packed in neat cartons
;ready FOR shipment to all sections OF
Virginia from :. :. :. :. -.
i $500 TO $500 PER GALLON.
!! Have on hand Gibson's Xxx, AXA'
xxx and Pure Old Rye; Old CABIN,
ct and Monogram also Bakers ana
iThompson's Whiskeys, to which we In
fite your attention.
! Should you feel disposed to send US
an order we know you will be salts
fled with results. Soliciting your trade,
we are, yours respectfully,
W. 4, johnson { 60.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-27

Miss Mary c. Callahan and John
II. Watson, both of this city, we're
married Saturday by the Rev. 0. W.
Triplett, pastor of the Second Pap
fist Church. They left for wedding
trip to Niagara Falls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-27

Mr.. Frederick Ebhar;!t has Just
returned after having spent the
weekend with his family at Upper
vile, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-27

Announcement is made Of the
marriage on last Tuesday oc Miss
Lillian Horseman and Daniel Thorp,
both of this city. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. o. W. Trip
lett.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-27

Commonwealth Attorney and Mrs.
Samuef G. BRENT who have been
spending several days in Norfolk, re-
turned home this morning.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-13
Jarrett AND
HOLT ARE UNDER
HACKMEN'S FIRE
Sheriff and Inspector Accused
of Showing FaVoritIsm in
Granting Permits
NEW STATUTE AND BACK
TAX CLAUSE INVOLVED
Test Case in Supreme Court Is
Held as Excuse for Lack
of Police Action

Charges against George Holt, hack
inspector for the police, and against
Sheriff Jarrett, based upon alleged
favoritism shown by the two officers
in benefit of a clique of hack drivers,
are being vmade today, the charges
coming from drivers in a sO-called "un-
favored clique. According to their
representations and assertions they
will make it hot for. the two officers
ere the troubles comes to an end.
Once mere-and in connection with
the charges-the new license statute
comes into prominence and is dis
covered to be the seat of the trou-
BILE, as 1t was with a group OF Chi
nese merchants recently. 1t is in the
enforcement and the lack of enforce
ment of this statute that the COM
plants are made, the charge being
that Holt enforces the law against
some drivers, while he allows others,
with the approval of Sheriff Jarrett,
to escape it's requirements.
The statute, short in itself and, at
first glance, of but trif1ing Importance,
requires persons doing licensed busl'
ness to pay all taxes due at the time
the license is issued or renewed. In
other words, all arrear taxes must be
paid, and this includes the poll taxes
which many have been successful
in lodging for a decade or more.
The claim is made by clique Of
hack drivers, headed by Arthur Ka-
haawinui, that Holt forced them to
pay eight, nine and 10 years of back
poll taxes before he would give them
a permit. A drivers license is issued
by the~city and county treasurer, the
permit. by Holt. The two are dis.
siIuiia ixes dsiEsk
the right to engage in the hack Dpsis
ness, the permit averts that he Is
qualified to drive. ~
Kahaawinui and his followers say
CONTINUED on page four)