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tho skin. My hair fell out gradually and looked dead. I was disf1gured very mucn and certainly got tired of people asking me hShat was the matter with my face. I lost a good many nights sleep. The disease got so far along it didn't look like ringworm. This frightened me. They said 1t was bar ber's itch.
 II was advised to use which would stop it. but on the outside of the ring it would soon appear again leaving the skin rough and scaly. was given treat nent but 1t did not do any good. Then began using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, washing with the Cuticura Soap then ap- plying the Cuticura Ointment three and four times a day and at night. Tn little less than two weeks I was cured of that skin trouble" (Signed) W. H. Nail, June 3, 1913.
 Cuticura Soap 25c. and Cuticura Ointment soc. are sold everywhere. Liberal sample of each mailed free, with 32-p, Skin Book. Ad- dress postcard "Cuticura, Dept T, Boston. ''
 wMen who shave and shampoo with Gu ticura Soap will find it best for skin and scalp
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-08
n INI BLUFF ROGRESS
 RosPERITY
HIGH LIVING COST.

In view of the fact that there have been records given out tha.. the cost of living is now higher than it has been for the past twenty four years, doubtless it will cause renewed con- sterh4tion to many. There is, not the least semblaneet of doubt but what those who have had the paying of bills are quite familiar with the ex- tremely high cost of even the neces- sities of life, and to many any greater tariff on such would be a dire pros- pect.
 5 It is true in many instances that dealers exact stiff profit for goods, but such is not the real cause for the nrevailing prices. In one sense of the greater demand being noted all the time is one of the factors which goes toward increasing the prices, but the real and potent reason, lies. Ac- oording to many who have studied the situation, in a large measure to the fact that the production is much less than current demands.
 N. It is certain that there is not tho production of live stock that there once was, and even the imports added to the custom grown stock, is insuf ficlent. The big packing concerns declare that there is not nearly thu supply there formerly was. and beinl the heaviest buyers, naturally are il position to know something of th' output.
 It appears as if the real solution o the situation rests with the farmers agricultural truck and stock, for is well night certain that with in creased production the prices are be lowered. It is not question no, of altogether trust prices for wher such have existed boycotts have bee placed on articles deemed too hig and there was in the wake of such movement a reduction of price.
 And again there arises the Ques.io of whether or not the farmers ar utilizing the soil to full value. I'll intensive farmers of the Europea countries take small erea of groun
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4 SMASHUP IN THE AIR

From the rumDi1ng that nave cOhe from Washington over the tolls ex- emption repeal, as advocated by President Wilson and which is stoutly opposed in many quarters, it appears as if this week Congress is likely 10 approach the only near-clash so far during the present administration. What is predicted to occur depends largely on the view one takes of the situation.
 As an undercurrent flow there is danger ahead, however, not only fos the administration, but for the Dem ocratic party, and maybe, possibly for the entire nation. That is, danger in the sense that serious complications may be stored up for the near future.
 Many Congressman believe, and not without jrst cause, that some undue foreign influence has been brought tC bear upon President Wilson. ana tn's resulted in his message adyocatins the repeal of tue clause exempting coastwise vessels from paying tolls through th- Panama canal.
 Outslde of urging upon Congress the necessity, from his standpoint. Of repeating this clause, the presidents message was largely in the nature of inuendo. There were no explicit ex- planation. Ehadowed hints were thrown cut as to complications con- corning which nothing definite was spoken. It was a message which in many respects left Congress moreso in the dark than had it never been
 read.
 l Some Congressmen are now anXl- l ous to know just what is the mean
 ing of the move on the part cf tn:
 administration. Definite information
 is asked, and particularly it is de
 sired, any information which wil SC
 clear if only England made demand
 for the repeal of the exemption, ant
 what England proposes to give in re turn.
 I Possibly the President may have : just cause for being reticent as to de
 tails, and shoNld he give them ou' the national law making body ma, see that there was justice to himself to the Party and to the country gen orally in making the concession il evidently conceded. But, on the othe hand, that does not justify him i
 keeping such matter dark for an in determinate period especially whe constituents are making demand upon their chosen representative that they oppose such a repeal. other words, Congress wants to kno
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Sam w. Reyburn, the Little Rock banker, speaking at Dermott, came out against cities and towns issuing bonds for public improvements. Bond issues are the only adequate means cities and states have for caring for their public enterprises, is the opln- ion df the majority of the state of the union.
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Rest Family Laxative.

Reware of constipation, Use pr. Kine,s New Life Pills and keep well. Mrs Charles E. Smith, of West franklin, Me-, calls them Our fam i1v laxative" Nothing betters for % adu,ts or aged. Get them today, 25c. All Druggists or by mail: H. E. Bucklen < Co. Philadelhia or
 s. Louis. ttt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-08
Need Power to Force Way.

According to conservative est1' mate, in an ocean steamer of 100 feet beam, $50 feet length, and, let us say, 60,OOO horsepower, no less than 20 per cent of the horsepower, or about 12,0O0, would be consumed in over coming head-wind resistance when the ship was steaming at 15 knots agsinst 65-mile gale.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-08

The United States government, ex- poets to realize approximately $oO,- 900 through the operation of the in come tax. This tidy little sum will aid Uncle Samuel considerably Ill meeting bills.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-08

"where it is at."
 From all indications there will be fire and cross-fire of facts, logic and metaphor this week in the Halls of Congress. It may be this and noth- ing more. Let us hope that it will be nothing save smashup of verbiage-and only in the air.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-08

Foley Cathartic Tablets are entirely effective, thoroughly cleansing and always pleasant in action. They con- tain blue flag, are a remedy for con- stipation and sluggish liver and 9 tonic to the bowels, which are inn proved by their use. They do not fail to give relief and satisfaction. Seawell's Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-08

The reported heavy shortage in the crop of Florida vegetables will fur nish the northern dealers in early wares an excellent excuse to raise the prices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-08

Mississippis governor and her lieu tenant-governer are having quite a sdtIabb1e fest. Many remarks nave been made in anything save diplo- matic manner.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-08

Probably many Frisco people when they learned they had been giving aims to an old man who carried a fortune about with him, felt like ad- ministering the proverbial Kick and trying the stunt themselves.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-08

It seems as if that bug bear, the high cost of living will not down. It is claimed that the highest record for twenty-four years has just been reached. a3 .M
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-08
Not Suitable.

"You mean to tell me that box is an ideal place to keep beef and chops ana eggs!" "Yes, sir," replied the man who was selling refr1gerators. why, a burglar could break into that without even using nitroglycerine. Washing ton Star.
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Very Apropos.

Grandma sez: q sometimes tD1n1 thet a washboard would be q gooo nresent fer some wimm;n thet spend their time doin' vollin' exercises = Washington Times
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-08

Langford. Miss Schloss sang several sclos at the reception rendered the visiting ladies, which were highly enjoyed.
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Monday the great Rug Club be- gins at Reap & Crawford's. $1 cash s1 her week at cash price, Reap < Crawford Furniture Co. U
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-08

We havo another case of made to order insanity. A Memphis man kill ed another.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-08

just kept spreading until 1t
 began to look serious. It first appeared on my face as a small spot itching and burn ing and it gradually spread until it got over my face and head. Wherever it went 1t would leave the skin with white scales. I was compelled
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-08
SCALY R|NGWORM ON FACE AND HEAD
Kept Spreading. Itching and Burn
 ing. Hair Fell Out. Dis6gured Very Much. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Cured.

R. E. D. No. 1, Pocahontas, Tenn. - "I took something resembling ringworm
 and thought 1t would soon aet well but it
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
The fellow who has a free foot has nc
business to be kicker.

The fellow who has a free foot has no
business to be kicker.
A taste of extreme joy is all right, but as
a regular diet it loses its flavor.
The choir boat took short trip on that
rough sea of discomfort during one day last
week, but somehow or other, all the menu
bers managed to cling to the boat during
the storm.
l have been asked by the members of this
shop to express through these columns, our
great appreciation of those extra privileges
granted to US; but feel myself unequal to
the task, as it is beyond my power of ex-
preston. But, will say this much, that
every member of this shop, and believe
every inmate, extend to our Warden our
heartfelt thanks for his kindness and fore
thought, in seeking to alleviate our weary
burdens.
If l am not the unlucky guy, want to
see the gink who claims to be; now listen,
during our dinner Sunday, when we are
allowed to talk to the person who sits
on either side of US; had for a neighbor
on my right an Italian who could not speak
English and on my left man who insisted
on speaking German, so you can readily
see how enjoyed myself. Had my neigh
bors been either Swede, Norwegian or
French, could at least said please pass the
pickles and made myself understood.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
BAND AND ORCHESTRA NOTES
By Otto Mobile

By otto Mobile
Little Discord, who are your" "I'm
the gink that put the ''sick" in music. -
Musician, huh!'' snorted Saxophone
George, you're not a musician, you re a
musicianeer.'
What makes US so happy is that at last
we are away from the tyranical and flexible
brush hand of Old Hutch and his white
wash.
"This is whale of job for musician,
said clarinet Can't-o as he spat upon his
hands and tossed spoonful of s'muck"
into wheelbarrow.
We have seen the much talked of Sinbad
anything on King, however they sure will
make pair of winners.
Delighted? I should so say! Pleasedi
You bet! Uncle John looks ten years
younger and Butch wears perpetual smile.
It's even better than we anticipated.
Nil Desperandum wanted to know who
was going to move the piano to the dining
room balcony last Sunday, Butch said:
"Wait minute, I'll carry it up for you.
Our new director, Prof. Schmidt certain
ly shows his wide experience, for he Literally
pulls the music out and pushes the knowl-
edge into us; and the boys are all strong
for him.
Pistol-hnger Pat has changed from snare
drum to valve-trombone, the latter being an
old affinity of his. His place at the drum
was filled by new colored arrival of ten
years experience.
With several applications for positions in
the band from here, and four players at the
old PRISON, the membership will soon in
crease to over twenty. progress, always
progress, is our motto.
Little Joe, cello soloist, has aspirations
for the picture machine job, and is already
giving it loving caresses as he dusts the
gallery. It'll be alright if he doesn't turn
it so fast that ''the train will get to the
next station before Traps blows his
whistle
Do you think that we are going to be left
out of the baseball games just because we
have to playl Nix, not We have already
organized ball team, with Irving Kubelick
Sousa and Pistol-fnger Pat as pitchers, and
we hereby formally challenge any and all
shop teams. Nuff Sed. Come and get it.
(Old Hard Boil to officer in dining room)
"Will youse please ask de orchestra to play
something low an tenderl'
Officer ssWhat forl'
%. H. b. s'Maybe it IL have sof' ming
inAooence on dis piece o beef" (Quick,
waiter, the gravy
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04

By The Taoins

Ruby is still wearing the little apron and
doing fancy workout in shop B now.
A great many chickens were seen futter-
ing down the main drag the past few days.
1t is noticed that the court line isn't SC
large since the lid was pried off the "Test
of Steel.
s'And dount we know if 'ad not pu,
me blooming and in the ash machine
wouldn't got me bloomin' finger cut, said
the baron.
Duke has gone into the canary bird bus
mess, or will, as soon as she can get hold OF
some yellow paint. She is catching all the
sparrows that will let her.
Mickie was up to get bis new suit with
the rest and when asked what size strides he
wore said, ss32x56'' and when told that he
was only 80 around the waist when he
changed last said, "Shure and that be a
fact, but was wor-rukin' with the noight
crew this summer
Now since all the fresh fry are received
here, it is nothing to hear Frank start out
with, "Did you ever shovel snow?" t'Play
the ponies?" s'Hit the piper Ever go
to sleep with the music of sleigh bells jing-
ling in your ears?'' or Elbow many besides
yourself was crazy in your familyf"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
ORGANIZING TEAMS
The Boys are Hard at Work Lining up Players
for Ball Games

The Boys are Hard at Work Lining up Players
for Ball Games
The inmates of the new prison are losing
no time getting together in the matter OF
organizing the teams which will represent
the different shops on the base ball dia-
mond; and already the Mirror has received
number of communications from aspirants
who are anxious to enlist their services on
some team.
The boys in the Mirror Office were
among the first to get into line, and in a
few days they expect to present line up
that will-they think, prove invulnerable.
This team will not be composed only of
the printers force, but will be made up of
the best players to be found within the
walls; one of these, "Carlo'' of the Irvine
shop, has had big league experience, and
will have much to do with the selection of
the outside tossers. Anyone desiring to
cast their lot with the Mirror team should
communicate with the Editor at once,
giving age and experience.
The B. and o. Club
The members of the band and orchestra
have organized team are open for engage
ments. Their lineup is as follows:
Saxaphone Geo., catcher; Otto Mobile,
3rd base; Slippery Ike, S. S.; Battleship
Roy, End base; Irving Berlin, pitcher; Nil
Desperandum, center field; Skwakv Ralph,
LIST base; Stone-Age, left field; H. or H.,
right field.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
FLASHLETS FROM SHOP E
By o. u. B.

Some of us talked ourselves hoarse on
Decoration day.
"Frenchy, our foreman, is wearing that
| smile, that speaks of prize money.
Are we satisfied now that we are trans
ferred to this shop? Well, | should worry.
The Baron seems to be ENJOYING these
fine days in the park, regardless of all his
bad luck.
He is good natured man who does not
wish to break an alarm clock when it goes
off on time.
Little vicious minds abound with anger
and revenge, and are incapable of feeling
the pleasure of forgiving their enemies.
Every human feeling is greater and larger
than its exciting cause-a proof, l think,
that man is designed for higher state of
existence.
Some of the nuts of warehouse fame, have
suggested that Paddy or o. P. B. act as
umpire at the ball games. They believe in
swathing the ump's-one way of getting
even, Ell Paddy?
Now shopmates, when marching in line,
throw out your chest, stand erect, with head
and eyes to the front; aud above all keep in
step. Then you will eliminate the neces-
sity of your officer calling your attention to
the same. A word to the wise is too
much.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
SISAL sNOTS" FROM SHOP F
By Sherlock

Thanks, Yours Truly.
This department is still grinding out
Standard
Make the change Jim you'll feel better
afterward.
Our idea of freak is man who can out
talk his wife.
The one prudence in life is concentra-
ton; the one evil is dissipation. Emerson.
Ella Wheezer Pillbox says; to be beauti-
full, be born with pretty face and keep it.
Speaking generally and impersonally, the
man who keeps diary isn't worth much.
We all enjoyed the day Saturday, greeting
old friends recently transferred from the O.
p.
Uncle John and Nil Desperandum are
now fixtures among us and we aim to keep
them.
Love may be blind but don't go home
with blond hair on your vest if wife is a
brunette.
Prosperity demands more of us-more
prudence and moderation than adversely
Cicero.
Our Warden says, ''95 per cent of the
men will deserve by conduct, the new priv
ileges''. l would like to think 100 per
cent would. Let us try anyway.
To witty writer-G. S. j., Mpls.
My wish would be to send you, if could,
AS token of the smiles your writings win,
A cask of spirits, if but half so good
AS those you We put me in.
Fair Motifs. A ruralist in Missouri post
ed his lands, the notices reading as follows:
'Notis-Trespasers will be persekuted to
the full exten of 2 mean mungril dogs witch
AIM never been over soshibil with strangers
an bubble bari shotgun witch amt loaded
with no sofy pillows, dam if l amt tire
of this helraisin' on my property.-Case
and Comment.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
FLYERS FROM SHOP D
By Slsoers

Manila six is but memory now as this
system is on pure Manila.
The "Test of Steel worked like a
charm in shop D, Mister Editor.
Just sit tight Baron, that musical laugh
fest is still in the air but on its way down.
zone grand day. was the general opin-
ion of the men regarding the holiday, May
30th.
If that great eating contest comes off the
4th we hereby offer our bank roll on Willie
to win at any odds.
With this issue we stop writing Flyers
and Frank takes up the writing of the same.
Good luck, Frank.
Welcome to our family, Andy, of shop
A. We shall watch your notes with inter
est for we know they will be good.
Sherlock and Rusty are there as expo
nents of the Tango, Texas Tommy, etc.
Didn't know you had it in you, Sherlock.
Speaking of those ball games, we have a
good short stop in this shop in the person
of c. r. who would like to sign on with
one of the teams.
Foreman Newman and Matt put theil
heads together and worked out a new
scheme for cleaning off the machines, u.s.
ing compressed air blower and as a result,
the machines are as slick as whistle.
Just watch the choirs from now on if you
want to see or rather hear improvement
With the musical director giving individ-
ual instruction to all of the members TIN
new prison will soon have choir to be
proud of.
Our friend Mack must have been around
where they were using the white wash brush
as he came into the shop the other day
painted white from head to foot. Why moi
put the whitewash on the walls of the farm
machinery buildings instead of your per-
son, Mack?
Men, let US merit the confidence placed
in US, let us prove that our Warden did moi
place too high an estimate on our manhood
when he said that IS per cent would make
good. Rather let us raise it to the full 10O
per cent. We can if we will. Come on
be man and act like one.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
TWlNE DEPARTMENT
By Hemp.

We have no idea who will win.
We haven't heard any of them claiming
1t. so, we guess it's pretty close.
The average daily output of the entire
factory is sixty thousand pounds of finished
Irvine.
Foreman Trott leaves next Saturday for
his annual vacation, accompanied by Mrs.
lrott. They will visit friends and relatives
in Ohio.
The dust certainly did fy last Sunday.
Superintendent Williams has installed sys-
tenn of blowing the dirt out of the shops by
compressed air. 1t works excellently.
Foreman Strebel was down at the river
banks, the other morning, when the dawn
o day appeared. When he left to come to
work he had sixty nine big fsh-that is,
one had been brought to the bank and the
other sixty eight were waiting their turn.
Next!
Time and place: Next Saturday at our
Ball Park. Ticket Taker:- Gentlemen,
show your tickets. D. WI have the re-
port. sir, all the men are provided with
tickets. Umpire:-Play ball! W:-?-!!-??7
Mr.. N. Webster was ''wise old boy
and no doubt he provided the right words
to express ones feelings under all circum-
stances, but we will venture to say it would
take pretty good dictionary student to
fully express the boys appreciation of our
good Warden's concessions as outlined by
him after our pleasant entertainment last
Saturday. We hope ''the per cent" will
show him that his estimate is too high.
The pugnacious persistency of Officer
Glennon and Mr.. Erickson and their re-
spective crews is beginning to tell on that
vast quantity of twine stored in the differ
ent warehouses. Nearly half million
pounds of twine is being shipped each day.
Consequently the gradual cutting away of
the large amount of stock is causing very
appreciable vacancy in our great store
house. Present indications warrant us in
saying these two men have demonstrated
their ability to handle the big rush,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
THE LAST STRAW

There is trusty of penitentiary in Ne
vada who says his name is Woodrow Will
son. He is a mechanic and drives the
warden machine.
Recently the warden, who is Ex-Governor
Dickerson, Governor Oddie and William
Maxwell, former warden, drove over into
California on an official trip. They lost
their number plate and were arrested for
driving in California without a license.
Governor Oddie explained to the arrestine
officer that he was the governor and that
his companions were Ex-Governor Dicker-
son and Mr.. Maxwell. The officer was
satisfied. As the trusty was cranking up
the officer asked him: "What' your name?''
"Woodrow Wilson
''Here!'' shouted the officer. ssYou
guys come along to the judge. You can't
put this stuff over on me any longer!''
And he took them in. Saturday Evening
Post.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-06-04
NEW BAND MASTER
Prof. Albert Schmidt of St. Paul Assumes
Directorship of Musicians

Prof. Albert Schmidt of St. Paul Assumes
Directorship of Musicians
The members of the band are congratu-
lating themselves in having as their direc-
tor, one of the best all around musicians in
this part of the country, Professor Albert
Schmidt, who has recently been secured by
the prison authorities to take charge of the
band.
Professor Schmidt has had wide expert
ence as director and capable musician. A
native of Germany, and a graduate of one
of the worlds most noted Conservatives,
he has welded the baton over organizations
in his native country and at St. Petersburg.
At St. Paul he is particularly well known;
having played with the Symphony orches-
ira, the Metropolitan and Orpheum theatre
orchestras.
The new director took charge of the pris-
on band and orchestra last week, and i'm
mediately began rehearsals of NOT only the
musicians, but systematic training of the
choirs, with the result that the Sunday ser
vices were marked by the best music ever
heard in the institution.