The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-09-10

1927, 76OS5, discounts to be deducted). This
year we made II, 155 machines at a net profit of
$43 451 49, We have contracted for raw material
and plan to manufacture Ia, 900 machines next
year, the total sell price Ct which will be about
$3.50, $780, We have doubtless reached the safety
limit in the manufacture of Irvine, but there still
appears to be large field for the future develop
ment of farm machinery. We put out the first
machine in 1905 and while our development since
has not been rapid, it has been safe and conserva-
tive and we have gone ahead as fast as our grow
ing manufacturing and sales organization would
safely permit. Our average annual increase has
been seventy two per cent during the past three
years.. This year we increased over our last years
output fifty three per cert. We have already con-
tracted for raw material and plan output next
wear twenty-six per cent greater than the output
this season.
This year the of Irvine farm
machinery business amounted to------se Oo6,s5666
Last the total amount of Irvine and farm
chnery business was l5936S9OO
This shows increase
The original cost of Irvine machinery and equipment
charging off from to so that
machinery and equipment is inventoried at 4sss75
The percentage charged off S sxty-sev per
total 99e7775
Il wish to recommend that the Legislature be
requested to make appropriation for new
female prison. The Board knows that the present
arrangement was intended only as temporary
quarters until some other better provision
could be made There will always be some women
under sentence that could not be wisely grouped
in a reformatory for women, even if we had such
ob hon
Therefore, we should have women's prison in
keeping with the male prison, which could be con-
structed by male inmates at minimum of cost.
with the increased facilities afforded by the
modern appointments of our new prison, we have
added amusements and recreational features which
are appreciated by the inmates as shown by an i'm
proved tone in the general spirit of the nstitu-
ton. We have two moving picture shows week,
of one hour each. on Tuesday and Thursday after
noons We also have game of baseball every
Saturday afternoon. All inmates who observe the
rules during the week are allowed these privileges.
All who do not are deprived of them. The effect
on the discipline is good and our experience is
that it pays. On Sundays, holidays and other
special occasions the inmates allowed to talk at
meal time while the prison orchestra gives mus.
ical program from the balcony. It is hoped that
CnoSo privileges may D0 oXCoIu0U 10 Cn0 UoGUer-
ment of the discipline and general benefit of the
inmates
1.-THE discipline of the institution is better
than it has ever been before. The officers, en-
ployees and inmates all apparently trying to
do their best to measure up to expectations The
general spirit is good and strict astention to duty
seems to be the desire of all, with very few
exceptions.
In conclusion permit me to say that l think
the Board of Control has made no mistake in the
appointment of Mr.. G. S. REED as my successor.
He is taking hold of the work we'll and shows
breadth of knowledge and experience that argues
we'll for a successful administration. l bespeak
for Mr. Reed the same kind and considerate fore
bearance that the Board has always shown to me.
To Deputy Warden Sullivan and all other heads of
the various departments, 1 wish to express my
sincere gratitude for their faithful, loyal service
to the State, and the support all have given at
all times. l also wish to express my thanks to
all other officers and employees for the faithful
service rendered, and to you, gentlemen, members
of the State Board of Control l wish to heartily
thank you for the consideration, kindness and
official courtesy you have always shown to me-
A FEW WORDS ON TRUE REFORM
Reformation has been viewed from many