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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-11-05
CELLAR COLTS ARE CHAMPIONS

The Green Sox have been defeated and
it happened Tuesday forenoon during the
election day celebration. The Sox tried
again and again to hold the wild and woody
Colts from busting the home plate, but it
was evident that it couldn be done, and
score after score was made with such fire.
quency that even the old standpatters lost
enthusiasm and Interest in the game, that
is, SO far as believing that the Sox would
win the game.
At the beginning of the last half of the
ninth inning the Sox came up for their last
chance to win the game. and the Colts
were six scores in the lead. The Seekers
buckled in and were successful in making
five scores. and game ended Ia to Is in
favor of the Cellar Colts. Game umpired
by Johnson. of the Colts. The score by
innings follows:
Cellar Colts Oh 90 S GOT a-l5
Green Sox 2OIUO3 e 5-l4
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-11-05
AT iHE AUDITORIUM
sU DAY. NOVEMBER 1. 1914.

Christian Science Services, at 1880 a. M,
Miss Mabel DeGroodt. first reader; Mrs.
Frank Skeels. second reader; Miss Nettie
Stilkey presiding at the piano. The service
was very interesting and impressive, being
attended by about 1870 men, each of which
joined in the song service and all in attend
ance gave the closet attention Throughout
all bent on becoming better acquainted with
the Christian Science mode of procedure.
For the benefit of those who wish to attend
these services in the future will say, that the
Ladies who have been holding these meetings
for the past four years, have done SO in the
interest of the men, and without car fare
or pay In any way from any source what
soever, and they will be here every other
Sunday morning at 1880. All are welcome.
Protestant Services, at 9 a. m. Rev. c.
F.. Benson, chaplain, officiating: Music
by the orchestra and choir was conducted by
Prof. Albert Schmidt, was we'll rendered
and the congregational hymns was Joined
in the entire audience of inmates, officers
and the citizens up in the gallery. The
sermon by Rev. Benson was well and APP
propriately delivered and most highly ap-
Preclated by his large audience. 1t is very
gratifying to our feilowmen taking such a
lively interest in all TIE sacred services in
the auditarium. Prof. Schmidt and the
orchestra deserve much praise and words of
commandments orchestra boys were at
their best; then, too the choir was not bad,
only little hoarse from over practice.
Catholic Services, will be held On next
Sunday. November 8, at 9 a. m. Father
Corcoran will officiate. Will pay every man
In the prison to attend this service, the
speaker as is usual with him, will bring
home to each one in attendance beautiful
lesson, in which Love, God and His Christ
is the central figure. Aside from the able
sermon by Father Corcoran that you will
hear, Prof. Schmidt and his orchestra are
| to give US rendition of one of their most
famous selections. Don't miss that service.
| General Stonewall.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-11-05
LES BLANC CHOIR MESSIEURS
By Monsieur Rae

Currente calamo. Wetake up the haps-
and mlshaps of the White Choir.
Some time ago Mr.. Backland took it into
his head to whip the Choir into shape. And
he did it. Call in again; shall be pleased to
see you.
General Stonewall, our Caruso, has de-
cided to stay by the choir boat, and all the
other choir boys have taken to whole notes
again with a vim.
A little more individual practice would
help, scales should be In vogue more; you
cannot expect to be vocalist or musician
unless you tune up occasionally.
The choir should have no difficulty in
producing Solo, Duet, Trio, Quartet, Ouin-
tet and Sextet. 1t would be far better than
the program of the present system.
Says Carlo, the alto, "When boy,
could get from A to- the upper G.
There was a mule in Old Kentucky who
could gee up and reach the Hay" said
Chief Grabumupquick.
There has been Duet lying on the Piano
for some time. Why not use it Professor.
Carlo and the Baron are to sing it. The
Mirror will announce same.-We would be
pleased to do so.-Editor.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-11-05
SHOP H TWisTERs
BIZ Frank

Did you see the pinch hitter hit the
sphere -erl | mean atmosphere.
McH. believes that "Windy Bill
would learn good deal more by attending
school in the evenings instead of Saturday
afternoon.
This will be my last appearance in these
columns. During the two years that have
been contributor to the Mirror / have al
ways tried to work for the betierment of
our representative paper. trying to write
interesting articles, and l hope that some
of my brothers here have enjoyed reading
my articles and notes. Some of my Jokes
may have had sting to them, but did
not mean to offend any one; and if have
done so, humbly beg their pardon.
Henceforth, the shop H notes will be
written by Ed. NJ, as he is a member of
that body of literary men who meet on
Sunday afternoons. He no doubt is better
qualified than little me who has only a
limited education, ana must be content to
Craze with the common herd. Here S
success to you Edward.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-11-05
PICKUPS AND PUNCHES
By Uncle John

This is Sunday, November the l, 1914.
Wen have new governor when this goes
| to press.
Remember Christian Science services every
other Sunday, and don't forget to Join
same.
Mr.. Dessautels escorted several ladies and
| gentlemen friends through the institution
on two occasions the latter part of the week
Warden Reed was visitor in the park
| last Saturday and by the big broad smile on
his face indicated that he enjoyed the
| ball game.
Chief Engineer Schatz escorted party Of
friends through all the departments las,
week and also showed them the greenhouse
and hospital.
Supt. Williams ,of the Irvine plant visited
the park last Saturday afternoon with some
lady friends and took in the game from be-
ginning to end.
Sherlock made his initial bow before the
Chautauqua Circle last Sunday and was as
signed to the class of yours truly, welcome
trend Sherlock!
Guard Smith of shop G returned from
his vacation last Saturday, and reported
having had very good time, but we did
| not get any fish stories.
Anyone with little musical knowledge
| who wants TO join the band or orchestra,
| should make himself known to Prof.
Schmidt, the musical director.
In marking papers or magazines be sure
that you put A, or B, plainly after, or be-
fore the number you want it sent to, and
don't make two rows of numbers.
Guard CHASER returned from his annual
vacation last week, and said that ten days
are very short. Maybe, but it depends a
great deal, how, and where you spent them.
The debate last Sunday about Germany
in the Chautauqua Circle was very good in
deed. So very interesting that we could
not finish the subject, and will be continued
four weeks hence.
Some game last Saturday, chr Only for
few fumbles, the Green Sox would have
bested the fast Slmonets of Saltwater as
sure as you are foot high, but I'VE hope
for better luck next time.
The President of Pierian Chautauqua Cir
Gle announced last Sunday that the first
quarterly meeting will be held on November
the 18th and has made arrangements for a
first class program. Some outside talent
will be present.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-11-05
SIMONETS DEFEAT GREEN SOX
By H. s Med.

Yep, the Green Sox were defeated, but it
was good game for a that; and the boys
played good ball from start to finish with
the exception of one or two errors, and
err ors are bound to happen in the best OF
ball games.
During the first inning the Simonets
made two runs while the Green Sox were
only able to bring in one score.
The second, third and fourth innings
were nip and tuck with neither side secur-
ing score.
In the fifth inning the Simonets made
another run, and the Green Seekers decided
to even the game up so they ran in two
scores, making the game three and.
During the sixth inning the Simonets
found it impossible to reach fist, but the
Seekers were not satisfied until they had
made two runs giving them the long end
of five to three. and it began to look as If
our boys had chance of winning the game,
but the Simonets tied the score in the
seventh.
During the remainder of the game our
boys were unable TO tally, while the Simon
cts brought in two runs thereby winning
the game by to score.
The score by innings follows:
SIMoNETs 2 0 0 o o 2 o 2-7
GREEN Sox 0 D 0 2 2 0 0 O.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-11-05
WITH POT AND BRUSH


CONTESTANTS for power watts were p laced
in position last Saturday.
The man behind the bat these last two
games is sure some catcher!
"A good game from start to finish, boys,
and it is no disgrace to lose to a crack
team.
| {. K. has been transferred from paint
Ing to trucking, and now holds forth in
shop V.
| Some people throw boquets, other lust
pin on headlight and let it 90 at that.
SO says Tenderfoot Tim.
Wanted:- A sign painter. If there be
such in the prison, wishing to work at his
trade, apply to the deputy ware en-.
Evidently the ''Girls of Today took
pill, as we did not see that '.headache''
OF theirs in print. How about it Rustyf
Mower wheels are now coming into the
shop at the rate ct about 90 per day, and
Otto Mobile is again happy. "There's a
reason!"
You've got to hand it to the Count. He
can sing. he can play, he can pitch, and
as versiher he has Sherlock and Beau
Esprita backed off the map.
Warden Reed was visitor in this shop
one day last week, and showed consider
able interest in the mower packing being
done by Happy Hooligan and Big Ed.
Axel, head painter in the support crew
has been laid up of late, showing symp-
toms OF painters collie or white lead
poisoning. We all wish you speedy re-
covery, Axel,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-11-05
NOTICE.

Hereafter Christian Science Services will
be conducted In the auditorium every alter
nate Sunday; that is, every other Sunday.
Those who are DESTROYS of attending these
services may do SO by gong direct to the
auditorium as you march out from break
fast. Everybody welcome.
That there will be no misunderstanding
as to who may or may not attend the
Christian Science Service we wish to in
form you that all, everyone. anyone, may
attend; and if you wish to go, do as we
have before mentioned. No one will stop
you.
AS to when the serv ces will be had again:
Christian Science Services was held Sunday
morning Nov. LIST; next service will be held
two weeks from last Sunday, or Nov. 18th.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-11-05
TAILOR SHOP AND LAUNDRY
By RquO Amino -4O34

Dignity is powerful. Familiarity weak
ems your cause.
AT the rate the new recruits are arriving,
the population of our silent city will pass
the III hundred mark.
There is no ideal, however high and
noble but may find expression in the most
simple, most ordinary lite.
Both songbird aggregations are to be
provided with Sunday SUITS. We presume
this will cause an influx of membership ap-
pllcatlons.
The invincible Simonets did it alright,
but 1t was mighty interesting contest up
to the eighth inning. Better luck next
season, Green Sox.
The steam dryer installed by the Ameri-
can Laundry Supply Co. has not, as yet,
been put into active as part of the facilities
OF our model laundry.
Nil Desperandum says, eff the good
Judge that sentenced him had had a piece of
the K al Tobacco chew at the time, he
would be out OF here by now.
Carpenters were busy during the week
placing shelving and lockers in basement of
tailor shop, to be utilized for storage of
summer uniforms and personal property.
The Summer has retreated, tho baseball
has held its own, thru many fierce conflicts,
1t is sure to (Fal) as soon as the furious
host Winter commences his night and day
attacks on our local battlefield. Not I'M
til then.
Nil Desperandum and we evolved new
pattern for the making of those various
colored working mitts, which is our task
to construct. Simplicity in manufacture
backed by durability is embodied in the
new brand called the Funny Mitt.''
We won't mention any name, but one of
our professional school teachers remarked
there was gentleman in the Irvine factory
whom he believed to be six foot twelve inch
es tall. He was earnest in his declaration
too, until we were unable to conceal our
amusement any longer, then light broke
thru the density Of his mental faculties.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-11-05
CHAUTAUQUA MEETING, NOV. l.
Secretary's Report.

The Circle met in regular session Sun
day, November first, ~ members beng
present. Some d.tti,uty was experienced
an calling the roll, several members being
absent without noti:e. One application
for membership was received and passed
upon, Mr.. J. S. resigned as critic with
out stating reasons, and his resignation
was accepted by vote of the Circle. DR.
+. M. was appointed to fill the office of
critic for the remainder of the unexpired
term, and approved by the Circle.
Under the heading of new business, Dr..
NJ. rose TO the courtesy of the Circle, with
request for information as to whether the
Imperial Government of Great Britain
could requislt,On troops or financial support
from her colonies. AN interesting discus
>lon followed the reading of the question,
out as no member could produce authority
for his opinion, decision was deferred.
Announcement VS. made of the first
quarterly meeting of the Circle for the
i9l4-lA term, TO be held Nov. 18th.
Program for the regular meeting Nov.
29th was also announced.
The program for the day consisted of a
general discussion of the European war Sit
uation, opened by paper by Mr.. ]. K. F.,
reviewing the International politics which
led up to she war. The discussion was the
most lively and interesting that has been
| INDUCED In this season, and the officers OF
the Circle wish to express their appreciation
of the efforts of the members to make this
side of our meetings. Of general helpful
ness.
AT the close of the discussion the men,
bers UNANIMOUSLY expressed sense of benz
tlt from the meetlnp
On the suggestion of Mr.. w. it was
voted to Continue the discussion at the
next regular meeting, and the program ar
ranged tor that meeting will, therefore,
be deferred until Dec. 18th.
Because of the action on the part of the
Circle in keeping the program of the day
open until the next regular meeting, the
new critics report was brief, dealing
chiefly with the paper read by Mr.. F.
As whole, the meeting was the best the
Circle has had this year, and 1t is hoped
that no future meeting may fall below the
standard thus SET in points of interest and
general heiptulness.
]. R. F.
Secretary.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-11-05
UNCLE COSHDINC'S SAYINGS
By J. F. B.-465S

Thet annually and tenderly phrased cam
paign gush entitled: "Our esteemed an
honerd rooral citizens, the bullworks NV our
grand an glorious nation; will now,
| with due an ceereful wrappin's, be depos-
| tied on the shelf till hext year.
Eff all we hearn erbout them attacks an
turnin s ON them left an right wings Nv the
| armies in Eurrup es true they must hev all
the feathers pulled out by now!
Mandy SEE as how she read where Cor
poratIOn is goin' to water its stock after a
month operations; she seq eff she he'd emmy
thin to do with it they hafrer water them
poor critters night an mornin's!
The ''fool-- boat seed
| hes been sown near the cemitary lot, an
trum looks o things we'll hav an avrige
crop ag'in next year.
Cett.n' Husky.
In vain our troubles soothe would seek.
BY Turing Lady Nicotine.
Transformed is she by natural leaf
To husky, reeking, Kickotine!
"When in Rome, do as Romans do. -
But tibet doesn't sgnerfy tibet you should
copy their immoralIties.
A '.swelled head is the bullying at the
| top, ov a narrow SOUL
The chronic Crouch gifts erbout es
| much out O life es the cullud preacher
gifts out ov his contlrbution-plate on a
drizzly Sunday mornin'.
1 asked Mandy eff she wanted one ov
them ew-fangled hreiess cookers; she
Snz che dnzOst pooH ho nd
freless cooker evry mornln, herself, any
way, when l leaves her to build the fire,
CIeaninss by the Printers Devil
Some class to that boy on the stitching
machine. Don't worry Launchman, leave
1t to Daniel to keep you busy.
General Stonewall still believes in VIM.
Jennings Bryan and goes before the Parole
Board for the 5th time, next month.
Wanted-A position by first class man
to run ruling machine or job press who
can give 10 years reference. Expects to
resign present position in January owing
to desire to change.
Address, Kal; Mirror Office.
Two more representatives from Russian
Empire among us and are now looking for
business location in cell hall A.
Left face! forward, march-to the
schoolroom. And an army of 90 marched
thusly Saturday afternoon.
Rex hopes to sell tickets for the big.top
next season, having already taken few
lessons from yours truly.
Rex was looking over the late styles in
overcoAts at Nelson's Emporium with
view to shortly purchase one. Good luck,
Kex!
Not wanting to be behind the times we
are also represented In all three grades, there
being three who joined the anti-tobacco and
anti baseball league last week.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-11-05
SHOP A NOTES
By r. s.

Life is not designed to minister to mans
vanity.
A mortified appetite is never wise COM
Danion.
One persons happiness is as sacred as
another's.
The Gopher League of Shop A. still re-
mains about normal.
A man dissatisfied with his endeavors is a
man tempted to sadness.
During the early part of the week the
Warden passed through our shop on tour
of inspection.
Supt. Williams, acted as pilot for some
lady friends on last Saturday. They also
witnessed the ball game from reserved seats
out in right field.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-11-05
M ! R R 0 R E 7 TES
November the 9th.

And the poor Green Sox. Twice!
But thew can't always win, you know.
We enjoyed the holiday. Thanks.
Mr.. Owen acted as escort to party of
friends during the week.
Hammond was elected Governor over
Lee by plurality of $4,000.
Jonse tried twice to lose the ball by
knocking a three Sacker and homer.
Warden Reed ushered party of friends
throughout the prison, Monday of this
week.
Kali tried to knock us down with the ball,
but we politely bounded the same on his CO.
co-nut. Amt it Kal?
Will take the matter up with the proper
person or persons regarding the singing OF
familiar hymns. A little patience. please.
Slxo George walked home on the catcher,
even if he didn't lose the ball by his hit
1t counted as score. Why worry-huhi
We acknowledge receipt of the interest
ing reading sent to US by the librarian.
Thanks, old man, J., we look at the pic
lures just the same.
Would enjoy hearing the colored choir
sing that most popular song entitled,
s'Thats How | Need You What say
you, Mr.. Professor
Asst. Deputy WhaIen had the baseball
nine out on the diamond during the week,
and pract,ced them up in view of the Sat-
urday's and Tuesdays contest. But luck
was not with them in either game.
Well, Mac was on the job again as score
keeper, out was not able to get enough
scores to decide the Green Seekers as the
winners. anyway, the result OF both Sat-
urday's and Tuesdays games appear in
another column.
The Professor surprised US with two
special musical treats last Sunday in the
way of singing. Both anthems were rem
dered beautifully which speaks well for the
bows and the Professor. Come again, Herr
Schmidt, we are with you.
General Stonewall has given us some food
for thought on the fourth page of this issue.
The subject is one of very much interest to
us and should be equally of as much interest
to everyone, whether In or out OF prison.
Read it and judge for yourself.
Who said we were going to have show
Thanksgiving Day? We sure would enjoy
seeing good show troupe on the auditorl-
um stage. Perhaps we might have our
hopes realized Ell? Good. Well loo<
forward to it, anyway. Our appreciation
in advance.
Guard Piculell and Miss Grace M.
White, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
White, of 1918 North Owen street, STILL
water were married at the parish residence
of Rev. E. P. Murphy, Thursday after
noon. They will reside in Stllwate-.
The Mirror extends heartiest congratu-
lations to the happy couple.
Halloween was celebrated here; but no
JACKIE Lanterns or homely pumpkin faces
were observable other than those ever pre-
sent. ''In fact, we did not hear of any
thing taking place, says Kal, Except the
disappearance OF the little gray squirrel that
tried to get into our sanctum.' We'll,
Kal, we need have no more cause to worry,
chr
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-11-05
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 full names to all
letters.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-11-05
Cell Changes

Cell changes up to Saturday Nov. l, IA.
From A to A:-sOl-5l2, 472-467, 466
ST, 291-282, 3l5-28O, 2S7-3O3, 2S2-29l,
-295, u 50, 266-365, 467 472. 3O8 500,
oO0-234, 285-30l, 284-308, 28O-289, o2-3l .
From LIB to Blob, Blob to Bob,
255B to Coz, Bob to 34-A.
In to Third:-4. IS, 142, ass.
In A to rhird-2l6, 1872, 443, 444.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-11-05
POPULATION
Week Ending Wednes day, Nov. q

Week Ending Wednesday, Nov. 4.
Number of Inmates at New Prison. 1901
Number in First Grade. 845
Number in Second Grade. .....2O 7
Number in Third Grade. 80
Number of Inmates at old Prison. 800. 8
Number in First Grade
Number in Second Grade. 4
Number in THIRD Grade ........ o
Total Population of both prisons :. 1909
Received during week.............
Discharged........... .....................
Paroled..
Last Serial Number. 1886
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-11-05
klDyERsATloNs
By Sherlock

Eventually -Good Smokes-why not nowf
Have you heard the new southern lullaby
songf bye, bye bale.
The Yale expositor., 1914-01-15
From Distant Friends.

Seattle, Wash, Jan. 3, 1914
Mr.. J. a. Menzies,
Yale, Mich.
Dear Sir: will write you few
lines about the state of Washington.
1t is very hilly country and noun
famous.
A church is being built between
Lake Union and Lake Washington.
At 6:90 Christmas morning there was
an earthquake near here that shook
the houses and other buildings in the
city.
We are having our rainy season. The
weather is fine, the grass is green and
roses are in bloom.
Please send the Expositor TO 431O
Tenth ave-, N. E., instead of Brooklyn.
Yours very truly,
Miss Della Teets.
The Yale expositor., 1914-01-15
DISCRIMINATING FREIGHT RATE
Yale Getting the Best of it on
Hay Shipments

For long time there has been a
feeling that the towns along the line
of the Saginaw Port Huron division of
the p. NJ. was getting better freight
rate than those on this branch, and the
proofs have been accumulatjng until
there is no doubt that such discrimina-
tion exists. l.. ). Barlow and w. II.
Aitkin left yesterday for Detroit, and
before they return the matter will be
thoroughly threshed out before the Of
ficials of the Z. M. and perhaps before
the railroad commission.
On hay shipments to southern and
eastern points there has been differ
ence of one dollar per ton between this
place and Yale, making a serious
handicap for the buyers of Croswell.
The two cities are the same distance
from Port Huron, draw their produce
from the same points to great ex-
tent, and there should be an even rate
for shippers. That the existing condi.
tions will have to be corrected goes
without saying and we doubt not but
that the inequality will be shown to
the authorities in such light that it
will be equalized.-Croswell Jefferson
ian.