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Western Kansas world., 1914-08-08
CONDENSED NEWS ITEMS

After twenty-six years of uninter-
rupted sway, the saloons of Indepen-
dence, Mo-, were voted out by a ma
jority of los after one of the most
strenuous campaigns in the history Of
the town.
-Mme- Henriette Caillaux, wife of
Joseph Caillaux, once premier of
France and former minister of finance,
occupied the prisoners enclosure in
the assize court at the palace of JUS
tice in Paris and recited in a dra>
matte manner the circumstances lead
ing up to the shooting March 16 of
CASTOR Calmette, editor of the Figaro,
with whose murder she is charged
A highway robbery which for bold
ness and daring has not had its par
allel in Kansas City occurred at Scar
ritt and Chelsea avenues, near the
east entrance of the Cliff drive, when
lone highwayman required a man
and woman to leave an automobile,
took them several hundred yards into
the brush and after robbing them,
compelled them to disrobe, after which
he made his escape In a second hold
up by the same man his victim was
shot in the back while trying to es-
cape.
Secretary Daniels has been asked
by house naval affairs subcommittee
to submit statement on the ques-
ton of whether Rear Admiral Peary
discovered the North Pole and discov-
cred it first
After months of deliberation the
senate judiciary committee has agreed
upon a final revision of the Clayton
antitrust bill to supplement the Sher-
man law, which passed the house last
spring The committee will report the
measure to the senate at once.
Western Kansas world., 1914-08-08
In London.

Dressmaker-If / were you, madam,
l would have the skirt slashed up the
front. and it would look well to have
the sleeves slashed up the side, and
the bodice slashed for insert on the
front
Tourist-Hold on, please! Do YOU
take me for fighting suffragette?
Western Kansas world., 1914-08-08
Wilson Meets Envoy or Haiti.

Washington, d. C.-Solon Menos.
rev minister from Haiti, has present
ed his credentials to President VIII
son. He said the rout of the rebels
at the capture of Milot, near Cane
Haitien. had broken the back of the
revolution.
Western Kansas world., 1914-08-08
PRAYERS Rrouaht Rain.

Bartlesville, Ok.-Severa1 hours be-
fore Bartlesvil1e ministers offered a
prayer for rain, a heavy shower fell
over this section, but the prayers were
offered and again another light shower
fell in places throughout this section.
Western Kansas world., 1914-08-08
Six Injured i'm Skiddino Motor.

Wilkesbarre, Pa--Six persons were
severely injured when big touring
car carrying fourteen persons burst
a tire and skidded over 100-foot en-
bankment on the Ashley boulevard
here.
Western Kansas world., 1914-08-08
shot pale Medicine Man.

Reno, Notwithstanding medical rules
enforced on the Walker River Indian
Reservation, Jim Bennett, full-blood
Plute, fired the home of Superinten-
dent H v. Hailman, at Schprz, and
when Hailman emerged shot him
Western Kansas world., 1914-08-08
Three Die in Arkansas Jail.

Fort Smith, Ark--James Scarce
water, Vain, Ok, was killed when he
fell from the top of a cell in the Jail
here. Thomas Tolbert, McCurtaiu,
Ok. died in an adjoining cell of heat
prostration-
Western Kansas world., 1914-08-08
lynched Girls AssaiIsnt-

Baker, Ore.-An unidentified man.
VINO had attacked the S-year-old
daughter of a farmer living in a
sparsely settled part of the county.
was caught by ranchers and Iynched.
Western Kansas world., 1914-08-08
To Pray for = "prv- Texas

Dallas, Tex.-W. c. T. U. women of
Texas will hold prayer meeting next
Saturday, praying that the primary
ballots cast that day be for the glory
of God and the good of the state"
Prohibition is the issue.
Western Kansas world., 1914-08-08
steel Feels Good Times.

Gary, nd--Announcement was
made here that starting Immediately
the big steel mills here and at South
Chicago will operate with a full force
of men five days a week because of
the receipt of new orders
Western Kansas world., 1914-08-08
TWO Dead in Iowa Cafe Fire.

ottumwa, Ia-Charles Wallace, IS
years old, and Charles Havner, 1o
years old, were burned to death when
the Broadway restaurant at Fairfield
was detroyed by fire.
Western Kansas world., 1914-08-08
Query.

Trooper-Tve got to attend rife
practise tonight"
Friend-Are you learning to be
ckpocket?-Judge.
Western Kansas world., 1914-08-08

Lots of people would rather send a
dollar to the heather than give the
poor at home a pleasant look.
Western Kansas world., 1914-08-08

Try Murine Eye Remedy for Red, Weak. Watery
Just Eye Comfort Write for Book of the Eye
By mail Frce. Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago.
The mirror., 1914-11-19
PICKUPS AND PUNCHES
By Uncle John

Christian Science service was well attend
ed last Sunday morning in the auditorium.
Steward Humphries paid The library a
VISIT on business last Friday, Come again,
please,
Night guard Reems is at present between
The celIhouses on duty and handles the key S
like an old timtr.
Warden Reed held his monthly irier-
views with the inmates at the Deputy War
den's office last Thursday.
Guard Morrison is away on his vacation,
and guard Planre is looking after the in-
terests of the kitchen crew
Manager Bourne escorted party OF
gentlemen friends through all the various
departments last THURSDAY.
Guard Arselnaut escorted several ladies
thru the institution last Saturday afternoon,
paying the hospital visit, also.
Captain Alexander was absent few days
to yet new haircut. Guard plante was
dong the honors during mis- absence.
Deputy Warden Backlund showed sever
al friends thru our silent city and also our
green house and hospital last "Wednesday .
Warden Reed, with a party of personal
friends we're gwen a few selections by the
orchestra boys which were highly apprecl-
ated.
Night guard ArseInaut escorted party
of personal friends through the institution
last Tuesday and showed the visitors ali
that was to be seen.
About fifty young trees have been plant
ed all around the hospital grounds which
will indeed make the giO 'nds look neat;
aud still more are to be planted.
The monthly supplies for October were
received at the celhouse last " ednesday,
and all the supplies tina. were cared IN
voLId last a good sized family for severa'
years.
Guard Plante escorted party of gentle
men around the institution, also showin ;
them the stage scenery in the Auditorium
Among the party was Nj. Nick Nelson,
auditor OF Saltwater.
Several new members will be added t.
the band and orchestra in the near future;
any of the n.w arrivals knowing little OF
music. and wanting steady job should
make themselves known to the professor.
Our Wardens remarks in the Auditor
ium last Sunday are to be commended
He said: Il hope to see the Auditor
iuin filled up by the next quarterly meet
lng OF The Chautauqua Circle; Why
not?- These meetings would be of beneh,
and interest, to some, at leSSt, and be
yer. much appreciated; we hope to see
our dream come true.
The mirror., 1914-11-19
NOTES FROM SHOP E
BIZ N. S. N.

That is right Jim. take long steps SO as
not to wear out your shoss.
We have a French Arab in this shop
who answers to the name of Loui.
The scales that have so long been used to
weigh the twine in this shop have been
condemned by the State Scales Inspector,
and another scale installed.
Some of the boys in this shop are sure
there with the fear of the microbe, though
what particular one il is l have not been
able to learn A private shaving stick
might set their fears at rest.
Some excitement was caused by one OF the
bearings ON the line sh ,ft running hot last
Saturday, and 1t was watched ny three ex-
perts for a couple OF hours. After consul
tation 1t was decided that where there IS
smoke there must be fire. Investigation
AID a little oil followe.: results, more
smoke.
The mirror., 1914-11-19
B. and o. NOTES
By otto Mobile

The biggest little booster in prison-Ye
editor.
You can break in that new pipe abou
February, Sherlock. Oh! joy.
New string players and one horn PLAYER
wanted at once. Apply to Prot. Schmidt
Your poem was a master piece, r.
Lincoln could not have said more In the
same number of words and LongteIlow
would have been contemporary had you
been born sooner.
H. S. Med. says, "Hugo's Prime Leaf
maybe is green bur ii S not yellow for /,
doesn't kick you when your back is turned
but when you face the fire. -
The substitution of fried potatoes and
gravy for pruneS at supper once week is
certainly appreciated by the inmat es.
Something solid goes good after working
Lard all the afternoon.
A ne bass drummer has been secured
for band services and is there with the 'big
stuck having once played with the famous
Weber band. Se,e other new members
are soon to be gwen instructions on instru
mentS.
The mirror., 1914-11-19
SPARKS FROM THE ANVIL
By 1859

Work on parts of 19l, binders is prog
crossing rapidly.
This shop can boast of real sculptor
and artist. We admire your talent, w. F.
Officer Rice has had charge OF the south
gates for the pas: week, Mr.. W hIte being
absent.
The fellow who complains that his efforts
were not appreciated, is generally the one
WHO never made any. What think ye?
We have two 'bulldozers" in this de-
partmeni, but they are not of the brow
beating kind, but machines used for bend
ing purposes.
Doc, we can not understand how you
c2n see the back of your neck with a light,
unless working in the foundry has some
thing to do with it.
The yard crew has been grading along
the east side of lhe blacksmith shop and
toundrv buildings for the purpose of laying
cement walk which will be another great
improvement.
Two painters have been painting and
whitewashing the partition of the wash
room in this shop during the week. Officer
Allan says be is we'll pleased with their
work. Nuf sed.
The mirror., 1914-11-19
ODE TO A DRY SPONGE

So many worthy charities
Are as king for our gold,
And fortune smiles on those who give
But frowns when We Withhold.
We've missed your smiles, Miss
Fortune, still
How can fellow doughnate, when
He hasn't any dough?
Lighting up the space over and around
the allng machines in + has always been
problem. The lights heretofore spent
their luminous rays directly ui on the hack
of an operatives neck Officer Bucks in
genuitv has alIeviated the detec,; he had all
lights iearranged so their rays fall directly
over the work. A decided improvement.
Information comes to us that Billy Sum-
lay finally decided to depart from Denver
where he has been holding revivals. and
allow the rest of the people to go TO (name
of town eliminated by censor.) Regarding
those churches which failed to contribute
money to himself he said: whole paragraph
eliminated by censor During Billy S
last fervid oratorlal fig ght, when appealing
for funds, it is said he tore off his coat, vest
and (names of other garments eliminated by
.ensor;) broke three chairs and BIT large
noles in the floor. Such eloquence has sell
iom been seen in the Queen City of the
west. l dare say. Oh! you Billy Sunday!
The mirror., 1914-11-19
LIE BLANC CHOIR MsSSIEURS
by Monsieur Rae

Keep your eye on the Professors baton
and you cannot go wrong.
A goodly number of inmates were il, at
tendance at the CnrlstiaI. Science service
Watch the cardinal virtue of the tyro as
he graduates from vocal extempore TO .he
realization of perfect harmony; eh, Profess
sor?
The writer would be pleased to accept
any song, duet etc. for the use If the choir
This request stands good from nywhere
Adress 267- A; Mons. Kue.
Away with aeoniology, the Allegro Nil
Desperandum feller hath fallen into the ac-
quleScence OF waltz rythm. | he alleglent,
Beau Esprita is writing the vocal score for
the duet.
Procrastihation is the thief of time. A
prognoSi icatOr is one who foreteils. Pro-
frssor Albert schmidt must he gwen unani-
nous credit Of licking the white choir into
shape last week. The comments are lef,
to the contributors.
Another treat will he observed on Sum-
day the 18th November The duet: Bless
My Soul; Oh, Thou Jehovah; will be sung
by the Baron and mou>ieui Carleton. The
music is from the pen of Donazstti Grand
OPERA; the words are sacred.
The mirror., 1914-11-19
KIDVERSATIONS
By Sherlock

At last the sod squad. We gotta cold.
A mean man isn't always man of
means.
Thanks Con-, that's what Il call little
of alright.
Health officers have decided that the
ooughnut is ''holesome food.
If he owns an auto, anv doctor aught to
be able to increase his surgical practice.
Why SD much sympathy Jawn? The
Poor Sherlock part is waited clear over
| my cathedral.
Denver take note: Letter received will
acknowledge Sunday. Did not get Fay
King ON dog show.
'Sure hit hlm - said Dennis O'Fudg ge.
''He said the only way to serve IRISH pota-
toes was to mash EN-!
Be of good cheer fellows, maybe Santa
will VISIT us with the Union Leader Toby
privilege. Who knows-.naybe.
Someone told oiler Jim of 'he depart
nent that work was prayer. Huh, "
quoth James, '',he greasle den say amen
1t seems tina, wrist sapping is obsolete.
A regular guy now satisfies his honor by
striking his opponent right in the face OF
his watch.
The sad news is waited er the humid
sea that owing 10 inclement weather there
has been less fighting recently than usual.
M .rcy, what climate!
Germany announces that everything is
satisfactory at the front. France is eld,ed,
EngI land Is gratlhed, and Russla is jubiant.
Regular love feast, as 1t were.
Denverite vauivilIe lovers had scarcely
recovered from the cOntortlon act of the
Sunday troupe wnen Harry Lauder (you
all know of hln) and his Draw bagpippers
ourSt upon thm. Poor Denver! The
kilted wind TANNERS with sun kissed legs
drew quite crowd, SO it's said, IN spite OF
their music.
The mirror., 1914-11-19
TAILOR SHOP AND LAUNDRY
By KY,t0 Aniiar -N34

"Many small bottle has developed into
a family jar
Warden Rec made business call to this
department Saturday.
Mr.. Stilkey conducted some lady friends
through the institution last week.
The yard crews keep Mr.. Nelson busy
with their requests for extra clothing.
Cyclone, our runner, is sure a live wire,
Officer Arsenault with some lady friends
we're visitors to this department last week.
Yes indeed. we have many things TO be
thankful for, though situated as we are at
present.
"The greatest homage we can pay to
truth is to use it, Yes always, it pays in
the long run.
1t did not seem very cold Sunday, but
about half the band instruments froze up
turing morning drlll.
The war-its cause: Half-a-do ex-
panding empires and only one planet.
"W hen kings fall out peasants fall in
Will Grow and our dusky Songbird are
right on the job when playing the game OF
life. Stick to it boys, you will surely win.
Rubin Spots has surely advertised his
dbilIty, when il comes 10 the pressing busi-
ness. He has an assistant most of the
time.
Nil Desperandum was cutting in OUT
place during l'ast week, as we were busy in
rhe clothing department on account of Abe
being absent.
Abe ard N. were kept busy the past week
in the storeroom in Steward dept. prepar-
ing personal property for removal to the
new storeroom.
The rev man added to this department
last week is right on the job In the tailoring
line. We now have force of fifty in both
laundry and tailor shop.
Summer uniforms were washed during
| the week, and we were some busy preparing
them for the shelves in the new storeroom,
as we were alone on the job.
Mars, the slumbering wonder, had svm-
ptoms OF really waking up the other day.
1t seems impossible at times to discern if il
| is human or mechanical contrivance run
down.
Butch saws Luxemberg has contracted to
furnish a contraband of war to the German
army, in the manufacture of large wooden
shoes so they can walk across the English
| channel.
Heard someone say Saturday was an un-
usally long day to them. Not SO here as
we had sufficient work to occup, our time;
| although we cannot say we did not miss
our afternoon of leisure and the invigora-
ting ramble in the fresh air.
Looie Sawdusterson put that master hand
of his out of commission. by trying to stop
a band-saw with it. The result is three
badly damaged fingers. 1t is almost i'm
possible to get along without hin in the
orchestra.
We are not in the habit of making ex-
ceptions in our daily distribution of COM
pliments, but we must do SO, as we wish to
congratulate the Mirror and its staff for
'aving at its head SO genial md exceeding
ly capable parsonage as ye Ed;-with his
impressive winning personality he has won
the cooperation of the many scribes, that
through their endeavors are making the
Mirror, the paper above par and the pride
of this institution.
The mirror., 1914-11-19
UNCLE cosHDING's SAYINGS
By J. F. B.--4668

It's no disgrace ter git ''cod feet in
winner time, OF in payin ther taxes.
Uhanka, fur the Dmrtrl,r kritmms,
AnrlP John, aian nRinr ArhPitapR-
aellPn?
Wastn' time nursin injuries to our SEN
sbllties doesn't give us ernuf time nursin'
ther plantln'.
"War is H." sed Ginerl Sherman, eff
'het's so whv is it thet SO menny folks is SO
tckeld ter git inter it,
SmiIn iist smiiin, is better tonic fer
ther nderIstion then barr'l O medder-
cine. an er lot cheeper.
Those people who like for to put on airs,
Gin cum out TO our cow pastur there )
| iots'er good fraish air thar.
"We report no change ct ther front,
must mean thet them GermIns is takin' all
| / he ''loose change from them allies.
"Ali the world loves cheerful loser"
Nv course it duz, exceptn' when he looses
| our money ON ''sure shot in horse
| race.
Ef Emusic soothes ther savige breast,
| then our band an orkester BOYS aire sure
quaIerhed soo,h-sayers an sencerely apple
| Grated es sich.
"Opportunitv" must ave he'd on band
ages fer Sore knuckles es big es hoxin'
| giuves when she passed my door an wuz
unable ter give II a kick!
If any Won feller der Goiman babers gets
und annoder poor devil to read EN- leis to
ike; Herr-72-B B -Hoch der Kaiser Street,;
would der feller be dat abbreciate id would.
Some smart fe'ler asks mes ''why bald
haided men are usually f u I'd in ther front
row Of our opry house! | answers an
'ez: it's ginerAlly becuz they hez ther price,
| an g,ts there fust and becuz thei re near
| sighted.
| Sence I've arriv here we found thet ther
pusSon who sed ,het: stone walls do not
prl ;on make;' etc., didn't know any
hin erbou: prIsun arkiteclur or ther uses ov
concrete.
The mirror., 1914-11-19
WITH POT AND BRUSH
BY J. II.

Have got new pipe waiting, Sherlock.
Jokes about the moustache are now in
Order.
Business (of) working, basis did you
sayf Well; rather.
Thanks, Otto Mobile, for the compi-
ment. Ill buy one for you, when New
Years comes.
Notice in B. and o. notes that the band
is going to march TO its own music hereat
ter. Serves EN- right.
Mutt and Jeff jumped their contracts
with the Federal league last week. Suck
to The organization, boys.
"M." squad wishes to thank the drill
master for the extra attention given them
last Sunday. We sure appreciate it.
The Soldier is back at his old job paint
ing platforms, having signed up partner
snip agreement with Handsome loe for tina,
purpose.
All three power vats are at last in opera
tlon, and Lars, the grand duke SIckemotf
and the king of Alabama are chautfeurlny
the same.
A consignment of packing tickets for the
1915 machlneS was received in this shop
during the week, just In time TO catch the
platform run.
Prof. Schmidt paid the paint shop a
visit the other day, and it is rumored that
he signed up Dutch Charlie TO blow a
fiddle III his premier organization.
Platforms started off slowly, but assem-
bling foreman Stahl SAYS he expects to Dc
business at the rate OF a hundred per day
when he gets his stride.
The mirror., 1914-11-19
ELEVATOR p CKUPS
By 3. w. k.

Supt. Williams, Of the twine factory.
left on his vacation, Monday of last week
Foreman Alexander escorted a party of
friends through the twine factory one day
OF last week.
Our friend NJ. asks: "Why is sky-pi-
lots' We will let you know all about that,
IhanksgivIhg.-mayb
Say, Sherlock, greetings; you are sure
some There on that literature stuff; good
work old man., keep it up in the future.
Mr.. M. will soon be leaving u.s. Well,
good luck, and be sure TO get set up right.
Just tell the boys; ''l'll be there-some-
time"
The mirror., 1914-11-19
KITCHEN WRANCLES
Toiky Bold; Frosty!
By The Baron

Toiky Bold; Frosty!
Gas pocket.-A light affair.
An unusual nominal holiday took place
last Saturday. Any suggestions?
The original butcher quartet;-Pigeon-
neaux; Boeuf; Mouton; Vache. Youse
geeks desoive it!
Mr.. Morrison left us last Saturday for
his annual vacation. ''Flshi'' s'No;"
said he, ''but think you are fishing
| put it down St. Paul. We shall be glad
to see him back again. Guard Plant ofici-
ates.
One pound of turkey is supplied to each
| inmate on Thanksgiving Day, also mince
pie, P"mmes-( -(appIes), Legumes, etc.
The cost of the meat alone, is two hundred
and fifty dollars. Enough is as good as
feast.
What has become of the good old fash
ioned grocer who used TO tie a piece of string
TO his scales and give humping whelgn,!
81 dunno Said the latest Fashion as he
was busy pourirga gallon OF syrup over
small quantity of raisins
care you der geek dat put dot rot in der
Mirror dat der dawg Duke wor fond of
music?' said Frosty to Otto Mobile.
"What ahort it?'' quoth the Paint Brush.
''Why der dawg is tlckled ter death wn.n
he hears youse s,roking der catgut wild dat
stick ''Gee!' sighed t,osty, as lie
gazed a: Butch, who was busy putting his
lunch through The trapdoor OF his bull tid-
die; "dat cat must have had an awful bad
cold when it was killed.
Frosty had just finished his startling mar
alive when | arrived at the dinner table last
Tuesday. The expicitness of the cigar
maker will probably sufice-er-er. ''Ihe
circus feler ii vas NIT iss hot dorgs he did
TO town come der hotel it vass vele der
fake feller did sleep not NIT iss Ieet outslue
der window Der Bill-stick NIT iss brush
he did der fake feller paint nit iss feets.
Der ,rto Mobile feller nit iss goo-goo eyes
he dit at der policeman wink, DER Z]awn
feller nit de. Cound he dit fall NIT der
Beau ksprita paint can into der tar Der
woman it vas nit some pussy cats did der
hot dorgs eat. Der fei,er NIT uer c,sn
washer bald head he dit der chlnk wash nit
der tar. &c., declared Hugo; ''anoder
rodden choke 1t iss by der ZJawn teller,
some more again We will listen never,
The mirror., 1914-11-19
CHAUTAUQUA SECRETARY'S REPORT
Continued from Page y

IJOntfnueu IIOm rage u
den Reed, who responded with a few re-
marks. thanking the visitors for their at
tendance. and expressing as the wish of the
prison management that they would all
come again and bring all their friends with
them.
The President then thanked Miss Lean,
Mr. Reed, Mr.. Wheelock and Prof.
Schmidt for their courtesy in helping to
make this the most successful Quarterly the
Circle has ever held, and seconded Warden
Reeds invitation to the visitors on behalf
of the Circle.
In closing, the Orchestra rendered another
of it's inimltable selections, from COM
position by Hlldreth, and he meering ad-
journed. j. R. f., Secretary.
The mirror., 1914-11-19
SHOP H TWIsTERs
By E. M.

The state Inspector of weights and meas
ures was in this shop last week, testing the
different scales.
Electricians must be on strike; we sure
are having hard time trying to get light.
around the balers.
The Mullet was on Jury duty last week,
verdict must have been unfavorabIe, as he
came back talking to himself.
Natives hereabouts are saying, cone
week to turkey Folks across the pond
are having their Turkey now.
Windy called us a Swede. No, Mr..
Windy, we are not S~ede, we are son
of Bonnie Scotland. The land that beats
the Dutch.
That's alright Kelly, just wait until we
get some Prince Albert to smoke, we won
have to suffer from your fog horn snores
You won't have time to sleep, you will be
So busy with your corn-cob.