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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-04-16
SHARPS AND FLATS
From The Choil

Some class to those Easter programs Mr..
Editor.
While we would like to meet the Sand
Artist, here is hoping that you drew that
glory ticket.
The largest part of the credit for the
Easter service should be given to Mrs. Nc
Coy who gave freely of her time for several
days instructing and assisting both choirs.
Officer Buckley was in charge of the
choirs again last Sunday.
Wonder if Handsome Frank is the cause
of the many visitors who fill the balcony
every Sunday.
There was one of the best turnouts at
chapel Easter Sunday of any time since the
new prison was opened.
SNOWFALL, of the colored choir. is under
studying Mr.. K. as quartet leader and be-
lieve me he is there, and if you don't be-
lieve me ask Prof. S.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-04-16
SISAL "NOTS" FROM SHOP E
By Sherlock

Movies were good, Ell!
Oh! lookit who's here! April, ah!
A remarkably orderly shop to work in
this shop.
The Nut no longer tolls in H; E has the
daffy-dill now.
Jim, the head tray in the eat emporium,
is sure making good.
We live in ITO now, and any readable
material will be appreciated.
Mercy! Mickie is getting fat He is a
regular Carcarette. Works while we
sleep.
| Yes, Uncle John, and without E there
| would be no twine- subsequently NO
prize.
| 1t has been suggested to us that we hand
lie shop E notes in the future. All right,
perfectly satisfied.
This is the month of months, eh, Mr..
or?-(Alas, yes, Sherlock, we thought
'twould be.-Ed.)
That would be great job, Mr.. Editor:
| supervising the manufacture of grave yard
pillows for dead ones.
AS Villa would say: anybody that
says I'm not peaceable is musical Qyre). "
There, Baron, how is that?
We desire to acknowledge with thanks
| the little Easter greeting sent to our baili-
wick by G. S. j., of Minneapolis.
Nothing jars the finer sensibilites of our
medico as to hear it pronounced Gap pen
de-cet-us, with the accent upon deceit.
He knows if yuh got ut.
Uncle John, tell Nil Desperandum that |
am doing standard Irvine (not standard
ti,ne) up in knots. Through every day at
whistle time, with nothing to do till to-
| morrow.
| Is you will just glance ae the relative
standing of the various shops in this COM
petitve test, you will note that has &C
quired second place-but watch April S
showing.
An average of II, 900 pounds per day, in
this shop, with margin. Fine, Ell? When
| you consider that just few months agone
5000 was the limit. An increase of 3d.
600 pounds per monthly average.
Officer Thompson opines that lowing
to the scarcity of Irish alfalfa in Minneso-
ia, St. Patrick's day celebrators may be
compelled to wear imitation diamonds
next year. Well, isn't an imitation
stone a shamrock.
Greetings from an interested reader of a
bright and witty column. May your heart
ever keep true. Elizabeth Hanson.
Many, many thanks, Miss Hanson. Rest
assured that appreciate your little mes
| sage of kindness. Sherlock.
Owing to our recent assignment to this
crew, as yet we haven't all the fellows
placed, so cannot give you any information
as to their doings. Time, you know, i'm
proves limburger cheese, and it may also
a help in the ultimate success of this
column.
We were greatly impressed by the enter
tainment given by the colored family from
sunny Alabama. The rendition of hymns
as were sung by the colored contingent Of
the south in the PRONUNCIATION days,
served to give us an insight to the folklore
of that part of our vast country
| Shop Els Success.
Say, my friends, though E has known
| nothing but failure,
To April they look not with mute
dispair.
Here is tip that possibly will thrill
| you,
| And cause you to experience sensation
to the roots of your hair;
| 1t is this: Els failure is not final,
Nix, do not think that for, indeed.
/ They're mixing toeir work with equal
parts inspirations
So | warn you in April, E will succeed.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-04-16
GOOD FRIDAY OBSERVED

Good friday was, as usual, observed at
both prisons as a holiday. Moving pic
tures-the best we have ever had here-en-
tertained the inmates for an hour, and these
were followed by the famous Dooley family
(colored) of Alabama who gave pleasing
rendition of well known plantation hymns
and songs, true to southern life.
The band was brought over from the old
prison and added to the days pleasures with
its lively airs.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-04-16
THEY'RE ON THERE WAY
Several Departments Will be Moved to the
New Prison This Week

During the next few days there will be
quite an influx of inmates from the old pris-
on, and ere the present month is gone this
institution will be able to boast Of having
the majority in numbers.
The first to come will be the library force
including the always congenial Hinie M
president of the Chautauqua circle. All the
books of the library are here now and after
the arrival of the librarian, distribution will
be resumed.
The Stewards department will be the
next to move, and this will be followed
quickly by the tailor shop and laundry.
1t is thought that the new foundry and
forge buildings will be ready for occupancy
by the first of June, when the sand rats will
be transferred.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-04-16
FLYERS FROM SHOP D
By SliUers

A pessimSt is coward.
He is doomed to defeat.
He ends by doubling himself. An opti-
mist spreads sunshine. He is usually an
enthusiast. He is always a missionary to
the discouraged. He has all victories in his
grasp. He knows from experience that
worry and want go hand in hand. He has
become the master of himself.-Lyceum
World.
Rosebud is developing into real baller
hand.
Thanks Andy for the M. P. magazine
you are gem.
Cheer up Sully that thirty may change to
ten who can tell.
Little Willie says. "Ah didn't want any
parole no how
Did you or did you not Baron? The
Glory Ticket l mean.
When it comes to ballers, Peter is about
the best fxer around the mill.
Mrs. M. L. Clark remembered us with
an Easter card. Many, many thanks.
We have bunch that the band and Or
chestra will soon be a regular fixture over
here.
| Rex take notice. "Wanted at Frisco in
1915 takers $1OO week." so says cali
Baba.''
The band boys covered themselves with
artistic glory last Friday. Come again you
| are always welcome.
The piano duet by Misses Scott and
Schroeder last Sunday was greatly appreci-
ated and we all hope to be favored again
| soon.
To make the day brighter seems to be
the Editors motto not only by words but
| by deeds. Our sincere thanks for the Easter
cards.
Foreman John Strebel has moved his
| headquarters from shop d. to shop E. so
we understand. Can you keep the calendar
straight now John?
After the last holiday we are of the opin-
ion that most all of the circus and carnival
people in the country must he inhabitance
of our city. II SO why not organize a
carnival company or circus of our own.
There would be no trouble in getting
plenty of freaks for the Kid top?
D. ]. was transferred from this shop to
shop F. last Monday, and Mike D. came
down from shop F. and is running the set
of spinners ]. had. Mike says he wanted
to work with crew of real Irvine twisters
for change.
Far be it from me TO wish the testers any
bad luck still we do wish that two of them
were running ballers for few DAYS, and
would get some of the bobbins like they
send to the ballers after taking the test
with the Irvine loose and the end broken
instead of cut, SO that we have to cut off a
foot or more in order to avoid breakdown.
Take tumble.
R. Ste. Fleure must have been having a
pipe dream, he says in ''The Billboard of
April 18th. "Moving pictures have be-
come permanent feature of the convict S
entertainment at the Minnesota State Pris-
on at Saltwater. For several years the pic
lures have been shown on holidays and
on special occasions, but the prison now
owns and operates its own machine, as
does also the State Reformatory at St. Paul,
| MINI. 1t is stated that practically all the
inmates of these institutions attend the PIC
ture shows given" We always thought
the Reformatory was at St. Cloud instead
of St. Paul, but it seems we were mistaken
| further comment is useless
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-04-16
Writing Notice

All inmates are hereby requested,
when writing, to place their register
number 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 a 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 names to letters
at its close.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-04-16
A FATAL. DEGREE

Bishop Greer says Sing Sing is college
of crime. And he might have added that
the world isn't half so quick to remember
the degree of A. B. as it is the degree
of X c (onvict).-Duluth Herald.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-04-16
OLD PRISON NEWS NOTES
Breezy Pickups From Our Contributors

Today nature-study lesson: Some cam
els have two humps; some camels have but
one hump; and some camels never "get
hump on themselves. Wonder which
family Samoan belongs to?
JIM mic K, of the assembly room, spent
some time last week working outside with
one of the citizen machinists. immie is
hard worker, who tends strictly to biz, and
deserves the privileges that comes his way
We understand that young Mr.. White,
who had charge of this department last
year, is to be on the job again for 1914 sea-
son. Red is hustler, and ambitious;
works in the factory during the summer
months in order to win his way through
college. That is the kind of material that
this nation of ours is founded on. Go to
it Red, and good luck be with you.
About Tombstones
Say, Mr.. Editor, did you say tomb
stones? What for? There are not any
''dead ones in Stillwater-not inside, any
wayl However, if needs must be, we can
sing you dirge or two now and then. For
Instance:
Here lies 81 Slocum. In peace may he
His whiskers grew wondrously rank
And l know very we'll Though he would
not confess)
They got in the cider he drank!
1t isn't exactly poetry, but then they
don t take the Mirror where ST is now.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-04-16
N ! R R 0 R EFT 7 ES

Twas ever thus-since childhood hour
I've seen my fondest hopes decay
| never loved tree or flower
But twas the first to fade away.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-05-29
GENERAL VILLA.

and worst feared man in the republic
of Mexico. His followers idolize him
his fame is constantly spreading IN
Mexico. and recruits are joining his
army at an enormous rate.
Il have had ample opportunity to
study the man. both at the race track
and at the cockpit. whore he freel.
mingled with his officers and men. His
companions included Alfredo MaderO
brother Of the martyred president. who
Is interpreter for General Villa. 1t T.
generally believed that the expenses
Of the villa campaign are being de
frayed by the Madero family.
villa is what might be called nat
oral born sportsman. He frequentl!
wagered $1,000 gold on favOrit
lighting cock.
~ have won enough on this game
cock to defray the expenses Of til,
army for two months remarked Gen
eral Villa as he handed me the pictar.
Of the bird referred to in his remark
already quoted"
General Villa receives dozen game
cocks from his South Carolina breeder
every week. These birds are moved
with the military equipment in Il spe
cial wagon. 1t contains twenty eight
separate coops and is drawn by a pail
of mules.
Before the commencement OF bat
tie General Villa has cameo lexis fought
before his soldiers and urges them It
emulate the heroic conduct OF thes'
feathered gladiators, as did the ancien,
warriors IN the dim and distant past
One familiar with ancient history Is
forced to believe that this iliterate
resembles Themistocles. who intrOduc
ed cock fighting into Athens after the
Persian wars. The incident is thus re-
lated:
when the famous general was lead
ing the Athenian army against the
persians he saw some cocks lighting
and he took occasion from this circum
stance to animate his troops by observ'
ing to them:
"'These animals fight not for their
gods or country. nor for the monu
ments Of their ancestors, nor for glory.
nor for freedom. nor for their children
but for the sake of victory and that
one may not yield to the other and
from this topic he insprited the Athe
mans" Vide Aelian. Var. Hist II. c. 2S,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-05-29

vering in running for governor as he
has been in becoming a lawyer, he
may yej have an opportunity to sit in
the Washington gaberuatorial chair.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-05-29
The Cost OF the Initiative.
(Creston News.)

There is not in our opinion a pre-
cinct in Washington in which the cost
of the election will not be doubled or
tripled either through the necessity
Of two sets Of officials or longer SER
vice of single boards. The complex
ity of the ballot will make the work
slow, wearisome and liable to fire.
quent errors. This extra work alone
IS certain to increase election-day ex-
penses more than one hundred per
cent, for there are many large pre-
cincts in all parts of the state. At
this rate the initiative in the coming
election for This year will very posi-
bly, cost as much as ten Legislative
sessions, or twenty years of repre-
sentative acknowledgement who can
be sure that we will not be called up
on to repeat the dose every two years
indefinitely? Regardless of the argu-
ments of the League, the warning
"Stop-Look Listen" is well raised. If
we are unwilling to do this, let us say
no more against the high cost of gov
eminent. We do not condemn the
initiative itself-it may be invoked
to good advantage at times. But it is
a poor system for lawmaking gener-
ally for several reasons, one of which
is that, like the direct primary, it will
result in light voting and minority
rule.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-05-29
Todd aud the SenatOrship.
Davenport Tribune.)


In another column is the announce
ment of Hugh Todd, Lincoln county
boy, who aspires to be United States
senator from the state of Washington.
While Mr.. Todd is young in years he
is an experienced campaigner and
surprised the other candidates in the
close race he made for governor in
the primaries two years ago, only
missing the nomination by 307 votes.
He twice represented Whitman coun-
ty in the state legislature, thus giving
him experience in the legislative
halls, and not only was he repre-
sentative, but he was one of the men
who counted big. When 1t Is taken
into consideration that he was a
member of the minority party, and a
very small minority, it shows the
,aiitre of the man. OF course his
-4ncoiu coun-v friends would be
pleased tc see MIN .anG .-le nomina-
ton ana then ge erected e -eprS Sent
= great state OF Washington IT the
U. 5. senate. ne may pc force 20
contend with in the primaries which
the other candidates had not figured
on strongly, judging from the way he
has had heretofore of garnering votes
to himself.
= .
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-05-29
The World and it relates everything

The World and It relates everything
fully and promptly.
The World long since established q
record for iRpartiality, and anybody
can afford it's Thrice-a Week edition,
week. except Sunday. It will be of
particular value to you now. The
Thrice Week World also abounds In
other strong features. serial stories.
humor. markets. cartoons: In fact, ev-
erything that Is to be found in first
class daily.
THE THRICE-A-WEEk WORLD'e
regular subscription price is only 800
I've offer this unequalled newspaper
and the Washington Standard together
for one year for $1.75.
The regular subscription price OF the
two papers Is $3.50.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-05-29

'.:.::.:.:..:.
initiative Brings New RESPONSIBILITIES


tSnohomish Co. Trbune.D
The state Of Washington has placed
new powers in the hands of the vot-
ers. In their use of the new weapon
hey will hurt themselves in learning
to use tin fact have already done
So as the high taxes following politi-
cal experiments prove. If they are to
be worthy of the new responsibilities
they must exercise an interest in state
affairs they have not heretofore
shown. A citizen who will carelessly
sign a petition fraught with as much
concern to the future of the state as
arc these initiative measures is IN
thinking. and therefore, unsafe
Stop, Look, LISTEN
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-05-29
ONLY reason FOR
TnhOING At HONE
BETTER SERVICE ANp CHEAPER
PRICES BEST bRGC2IENF.
SAYS TRADE JOURNAL

Many an argument Of one kind and
convince residents of particular
community they should trade with
their local merchants and, having in
mind the usual character of such ar
guments, local business man, q
member of the Olympia Chamber Of
Commerce, clipped the following edi-
torial from one of his trade papers
and submitted it to The Washington
Standard as hitting the nail right
on the head" as he expressed it, and
bearing to some extent on the mar
Let discussion now being carried on
in this paper
The article, which is re-published
for the benefit of the readers of the
Standard, says under the caption,
Appealing to Town Pride is the
Way Not to Beat the Retail Mail
Order House,"
"a recent issue of country news
paper contained an ad reading in part
as follows:
"'Buy from your home merchant
that you may help build up your
home town. Buy from the people
who pay taxes here to help maintain
your. schools and local government
Buy from the people who contribute
to your churches and charities
Leaves q Bad Taste.
"Now that kind of an appeal in ad-
vertising, no matter how strong a
merchants case may be and how true
his statements are, is calculated to
leave bad taste in peoples mouths.
"Yet this kind of an appeal is COM
monty used in an effort to divert trade
from the retail mail order houses.
"Quit it.
1.-THE town owes you not one thing
because you do it the honor of living
there. If you pay taxes, contribute
Il churcnes anc charities, send your
children 10 schoo.. Keep cut or .ail
anu DO tn. general right thing as a
cltizen, you are not entitled TO wnl.
more Of credit than the farmer. the
barber, the banker or the laborer.
"The only grounds on which you
have a right to claim the trade of the
people in your town is your ability to
give them better service and to save
them money in the aggregate of their
purchases.
"You have no right to believe that
the average consumer is out cunning
for you. The exact opposite is the
true state of affairs. The average per-
son prefers to buy at retail store.
Why Do People Buy Away From
Home?
"Why then do so many people send
away from home for their goods?
"They do so because they believe
they can save money by so doing. And
when you look at the thing fairly and
squarely you will have to admit that
they have a right to do this.
when you insist that they buy
from you merely as a means Of build
ing up the town you are denying them
the right you want for yourself,
namely, buying where you can buy
to the best advantage.
MANY people buy from the retail
mail order houses because they think
the retail store charges them too
much.
Tell Them They're Wrong.
eff they are wrong about this why
don't you tell them SO?
'If they are right about it. what
reason have you to complain because
~.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-05-29

IT'S GnME1 S LIZ EEST

Descended From Thee Bred by George
Washingt on--Trinks Example Set n
COCKPIT Is Coue FOR As Troops or
Eve OF Great Batue--Admires Their
Unoonqueraots Ncrve.
luarcz. MoYico.-"l viii tight Ills
gamcco"k in the City of Mexico on th.
Fourth of July" said General Villa. ~
be exhibited a f;Nu,ite fighting "ouste.
to Mars Cassidy. the fauutl> starter OF
race horses. who buS handled the bar
rier III the liIdrez race track over II
hundred d"ys Il year since It's organiza
tlor five years ago.
The gamrcock in question had just
wen lis twenty fifth victory ana was
one .! Il shipment Of forty eight game
cocks which Villa had received from
the breeding farm of Colonel :. J. les
ter of Hester. $. G., who has been sup
plying h. rebel chicGtain with FIGHTING
birds for several years.
General Villa" said Mr.. Cassidy. in
telling of this incident sis the most re-
mHrkhb,e nlua have ever known !
have met every revolutionary leader II
northern Mexico. Many OF them wcr,
highly educated. and TIE history o.
these continuous revolutions reveal
the names of several great men. hu
Eilla II nail of mpager e>lllt atiuu
acrotdin. To opinions held by erlinoi
m ltA ,tA, lew
the greatest fighter and TIE best love,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-05-29

c. II. Horsman has obtained a
judgment Of $1,000 in the local SUI
perior court in his suit against Lora
Baker and z. NJ. Kent, to foreclose a
mortgage given as security for 10
$500 notes. The sheriff was instruct
ed to sell the property covered by the
mortgage.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-05-29
Church lnstalIs a Band.

Lancaster. q. - new plan was put
into effect in church circles in this city
when the First Methodist Episcopal
church engaged the citizens hand ia
play ut Sunday school. The band
marched through Main street and took
part in the mu~icnI program ut thu
chur, prior to the opening of Sunday
schooi.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-05-29

tInland Empire News

Inland Empire News.D
Post was a smart man. He was
particularly smart in one thing: IL
knew the value of advertising, and
made it make millions for hjr. Il
wasn't the virtue Of his products
which made his fortune: il was his
notwithstanding else. He ad-
vertised right. He was consistent in
it. He had faith in EeeuinR hi,
name before the public, that was all
and he kent it there and won oft.
Such a policy will win out ever
time; can't help it. It's as sure t.
win as the grass is sure to grow ir
the spring. But there are about nine
tenths of these who are in business
don't know it and viii never learn
it. They'll just drill along in thet
little old way and never really make
any kind of a financial Success worth
mentioning. Fiillyard has her share
If such.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-05-29
Prospects Good in Asotin.

With live stock of all kinds keeping
up at good round figure; with wool
also around Is cents per pound, and
the indications for grain and fruit
crops the best imaginable, it would
seem that the circulating medium in
this part Of the Northwest should not
become so awfully scarce even
throughout the summer months.
Good prospects count for much, and
these Asotin county certainly have.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-05-29
the THR|CE.A.WEEk EDITION
OF THE NEW YORK WORLD
Practically . Daily at the Price Of .
weekly. No other Newspaper In
the world gives 20 much At 20 low
price.

RMS Is time Of great events. and
you VIII want the news accurately and
promptly. All the countries of the
~orid steadily draw closer together.
n n the telegraph wires bring the hap
penlnSs OF every one. No other news
papeF has service equal to that Of
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-05-29
Will Swallow Anything to Win.
(Atta1io Nowo-Trihupol


An editorial in recent issue of the
morning Orgonian has caused con-
sternation among the stand-patters.
That paper, always considered the
leader in Western politics and which
was an ardent supporter of Taft, says
the only hope Of Republican success
lies in rendering the nomination to
Roosevelt. The Oregonian says that
no other man can defeat Wilson. This
is like gall and NORWOOD to the
stand-pat element Of the Republican
party, and the general feeling is ex-
pressed by an old timer, who said:
oh Roosevelt; but will vote
for him in preference to Democrat"
That is the sentiment of this scribe,
who will hoist Roosevelt's name at
the head Of the editorial column in
case he ia nominated as a Republican.