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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-13

All of the spinner hands have been cut
down to sixteen sicles in this shop.
l won't forget, O. P.B. Shall also
say hello at the foot of Sand street, Brook
lynn
Mr.. F. was promoted from student baller
hand to take charge of the set Sully was
running.
Officer Mccarthy returned from his va
cation last Thursday morning with nice
coat of tan.
w., otherwise Rulers, was transferred to
the yard crew Tuesday, and ye scribe back
to his first love-balling machines.
If Slippery Ike could see me doing a
tango on ballers again, he would say: 81
always thought there was screw loose;
now know it,
Don't parade your troubles before the
world. Bury them as dog does old
bones, and growl if anyone offers to dig
them up.-Detroit Journal.
Usually, Strikeout, 1 hunt a shady spot
up close to the wall, in hopes that when a
foul goes over that someone will send me
after it. 1t hasn't worked yet, but, eff at
first you don't succeed, try, try again.
you know.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-13
TWlNE DEPARTMENT
By w Fl. B.

Marco Polo will now have a chance to
machine his ball team.
Fibre Inspector Newman unloaded two
cars of New Zealand hemp the latter part OF
last week.
Supt. Williams has just completed NOV
ing the machine shop to the new farm ma
chinery building.
A foreman asked Supt. Williams where
his runner was. ooh! he's tending bar. -
a. new phrase, Ell?
S. S. Foxie has been transferred to shop
to take the place of P. NJ, who had the
misfortune of getting his hand injured.
Edward F. H., the boss exaggerator of
the r,pe room, says if he was a justice in
the London police court he would fine Mrs.
Pankhurst for wearing out the steps of the
Holloway Jail.
Our good friend Hemp drew lucky
number at the last meeting of the parole
board, and will soon leave us for a good
position in the business world, where we
hope he will be able to make his ability as
an Office man pay big dividend.
A gent accosted Thomas, of shop 6, the
other day and said,| 'You know the cost of
living is going up, and every thing is get
ting higher enc said Thomas, sew
ering his connection with his jimmy pipe,
Everything is not going higher, for in
stance, my opinion of you, and your opin-
ion of me, and the neighbors' opinion of
both of US
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-13
80. BASE BALL..
NEXT SATURDAYS GAME

This will be some ball game-as the
two teams have picked out the best mater
ial in the institution and it will be Marco
VS.. Paddy. We know what Paddy has
done in whipping team into shape and
we expect much from Marco. 1t is need
less to say that it will be a fight from
''Play Ball. to the end and all the in
mates will be on their toes during the con-
test.
Both managers have requested us to
make mention of the fact that they wish
all inmates except those taking part in the
game, to keep back from the side lines,
and only the coach Will be allowed in the
coacher's box. Either manager has the
right to have these rules enforced, and the
umpire, Foreman Alexander, will gladly
do his part,
The lineup for the coming battle is as
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-13

By The Taoims

1t was foine game just the same.
What's the matter with the Green Socksi
They're alright, alright.
Supt. Williams has gave out that he is
out of the Ball game business for good.
Duke was right on the job with a loud
cheer when she got in the way of a fly ball.
The ancients had their Rebecca at the
well, but we have the milk maid at the
pump.
1t sure would be mean old lady that
would refuse any one glass of water these
warm days.
A chicken stung me for me coin once blu,
the sting wasn't near as bad as the fowl that
Pat hit me with.
If our states and cities go dry what will
the police use to prime when they want to
pump suspect?
There must be something in name fol-
it is said that the best prison choir in the
world is in Sing Sing,
The French will have to burn a great
deal of powder in order to clear the atmos-
phere of the stencil left by the Caillaux trial.
The reformer who blazes a trail through
the jungles of graft in order to make his own
getaway, punctures tire sooner or later.
Was never stung by the poetic bee, but
pipe this:
Next Saturday will see your finish,
Marco Polo, good night!
1t be foine thing Pat that you were on
the roight side of the game when you tore
them shingles off me roof with that fowl
ball, or begorrah you might of ruffled me
peaceful disposition.
The whistle at the old prison will blow
no more. The clang of the big gong that
told us it was time to 60 to bed has been
hushed forever, and with tears of Joy we bid
adieu to the old iron bucket, the tar painted
bucket, that we all knew so we'll.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-13
WEEKLY SPARKLES AND
POINTERS
By General Stone,oaU

In again, agreeing to contribute short
column article weekly to our family journal
the Mirror, we do so with very many mis-
glvings; knowing that we are simply de-
priving some one else of space, and the
readers of many beautiful gems and spark.
ling thoughts that have heretofore filled this
column.
Having been solicited to take charge of
a column of space permanently, therefore,
with the above apologies we accept and sail
forth upon the waters of the printers (C).
And not being a stranger to many of the
army of Mirror readers, we greet you, one,
and all who may read this, as comrades and
friends in the race of life.
To the Officials of this Institution, and to
you, Mr.. Editor, Ladies and Gentlemen:
We doff our hat and make our bow, and in
greeting all of you, we do so with the sin
cere hope that the contents of this column
may be at least small means of bringing a
little more sunshine into some benighted
soul! Friends, again we greet you!
Please follow us from week to week and
let us get in touch with the noble and good
that lie dormant in every human being, and
which can be by right thinking and right
living made to serve for the betterment of
humanity and the race; thus, Leaving the
things that are behind,'' and turning our
minds, thoughts and efforts to better and
future day.
From the prayer of Women by Inez
Haynes Gilmore, in Ha per's Bazaar, we of
the Silent City, though of the masculine
gender, would do well to modulate. For the
benefit of those who may peruse what the
"Prayer of Women" really teaches we here
quote the prayer: "Lord, free us from the
tyranny OF the petty and the pretty, the flu
tile and the feminine. Keep us faithful,
self-sacrifcing, devoted. Keep US simple
and sincere. Teach us how to be humble
without being weak, strong WITHOUT being
proud, firm without being cruel. Temper
our quickness of perception with slowness
of judgment. Help us to Judge our fellow
woman with that divine justice which is
half mercy. Teach us how to understand
man. Help US to learn from him bigness
of spirit and fineness of honor; to win with
quiet and to lose with patience. Teach us
how to work; to labor gladly at the task
whose fruits are not of today but tomorrow,
ard whose reward is of no time; to leaven
labor and conviction with humor and to
mix humor with sympathy and understand
ing. Teach us how to laugh. Teach us
how to play. Teach US how to live nobly
Free
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-13
B. and o. NOTES
By Otto Mobile

We bunch that "Props" put cuckoo
in the piano. A little oil, please.
Nil Desperandum is to be machinis,
again. Big money looks good, Ell Nils'
Abe Martin says, 'Most people are mu'
sicians when it comes to 6ddIin' around.''
Uncle John has his digni6ed position OF
band runner again. We make you run
some now, Uncle.
We saw this in a musical magazine
"Wanted-a wife musician preferred-the
more instruments she plays the better.
We wonder if he plays humstrum.
We are back again to our first love, the
paint shop. Active operations will COM
mence in two weeks, the time now being
spent in arranging the huge watts with thell
power driven propeller heaters and outside
work.
Warden Reed and Deputy Wardens Sui
Ivan and Backland escorted society thru
the institution last week. The band played
two marches for them on the quadrille and
later entertained them in the auditorium
with several selections Each selection
was heartily applauded, but Slippery Ike
made decided hit in his characteristic
piece 1.-TWO Thomas Cats
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-13
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HERE

A large party, composed of delegates to
the national convention of the Knights OF
Columbus. and their ladies; visited the pris-
on last Wednesday and under the direction
of Deputy Warden Sullivan, were shown
about the places of interest. Prof. Schmidt
had his band out on the lawn to furnish
music as they passed through, and later the
orchestra gave concert for them in the au-
ditorium which was very much appreciat-
ed
There were about four hundred in the
party, and as they visited the Mirror Office
each of the visitors was presented with a
copy of the paper.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-13
FLASHLETS FROM SHOP E
Bv o. Z. B.

Say Slivers, when are you going to give
US that article on ''Why is a Cow?''
Holy smoke! but it was hot in this shop
last Saturday; turn on the fans, please.
Mr.. L. 6. M. has been given a set of
spinners, and is mastering the art o K.
Our new oiler is some tall and slim, if he
ever falls there II be nothing left of him.
Did you notice those nice beaded moe
casins running around cell hall B last Sun
day P. M
We have surplus of men in this shop
since the last of the men came over from
the old prison.
Breaking in new men on the ballers is
significant that someone is to have rollers
put under them.
The flag on administration building has
been at half mast since the death of Pres.
dent Wilson's wife.
Three weeks to Labor Day, and we don t
work. But, say Mr.. Editor, do we have
field sports that day?
AS all European royalty is related more
or less, l suppose some one will say that it
is only a family row.
1t seemed like regular reunion last Sat-
urday at the ball game; everyone shaking
hands with their old acquaintance from the
old prison.
The squirrels in the warehouse now have
so much room there now that they are run
ming themselves to death; if one is to Judge
by that vacant stare they have.
Anyone who is DESTROYS of exchanging
the Detroit Journal and N. Y. World for
the Frisco Chronicle, Minneapolis Tribune
and St. Paul papers, can do so by placing
436 B, on said papers.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-13

! We noticed the familiar smiling face o.
Asst Deputy Whelan, of the old prison,
amongthe fans at the game.
Connolly brought in two scores in the
third inning for the Seekers, and also did
some good work out in the center6eld.
We lost Conway twice during the game
and we're only able to locate him when he
came to us and whispered, 'sscore me!'
A 'shome rum" Uncle is what every ball
player .aspires to get; but quick is the ball,
and long is the way, and few there are who
make it.
Sargent says, "Dar jes amt no use 70
muh to try an make ah hit when all has to
bat aftah dat Butler, he suah am hoodoo.
vas suh!''
Count Gren Ella got warmed up by the
fourth inning and held the Green Sox down
to making only one score during the next
three innings.
We expect to see Marco Polo's ball team
cross bats with the Green Sox this coming
Saturday, and we are anticipating an inter-
esting game.
Sullivan is the original base stealer. When
he is on his way around the diamond
we have to call for two extra men to keep
tab on him.
Pistol Finger Pat ran all the way around
the diamond to third base, and then had to
stand and see three players fan out IN sue
cession. Doggone it.
The game went so fast in the last half of
the fourth inning that the Seekers put out
four men before we had time to lot down
two scores that had just been made.
We bad the pleasure of meeting Strike
out, before the game and almost the first
thing he asked us was, "Where in tarnation
is that Buck? l sure want to see him.
AS a pitcher, Murray of the Green Sox is
sure there with the goods. We also noticed
that it is bad policy for batter to bat the
pill anywheres within reach of that left NIT
of his.
We sure would like to have the use of a
step ladder or pair of stills during the
game. We get lost in the crowd and are SC
short that we can't see what is being done
on the diamond.
Big Chief Dec. sure had hard luck; the
first time he went to the bat the pitcher had
to soak him with the ball. "Uh!'' said he,
''No can run. Vosberg makum sprint, -
and he did; bringing in a score.
Uncle John paid US visit along about
the fourth inning and when we informed
him that the score stood II to 6, he politely
said that we had got the score twisted.
Now what do you know about that
The irrepressible Babb started ont by try
ing to make home run, but the ball was
recovered and arrived at the home plate ten
seconds too soon, with the result that we
had to make a ring after Babb's name on
the score card.
Paddy has discovered sure way to stop
ball. He says all you have to do to stop
a ball that is coming your way, is to place
your head in front of it, fix the ball by a
piercing glance, and-as soon as the ball
comes in contact with your Uranium it will
stop. He says it did in his case anyway.
Count Gren Ella came over TO see us, af-
ter he had pitched a few innings, looking
as if he had just been under shower bath,
and when we asked him who had been
throwing water on him, he replied, "No one,
that water you see on me is only the tears of
the ball, which is weeping at the rough
handling it has been receiving, see."
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-13
PICKUPS AND PUNCHES
By Uncle John

| Mrs. Wolfer with lady friend were Wis
itors in the park last Saturday afternoon.
Sinbad was kept very busy during the
week watering the new sod laid around the
hospital yard.
Otto MOBILE is happy once more. he is
again at his old trade in the paint shop, and
plenty of elbow room now
Deputy Backland escorted several friends
around last Thursday, and were shown
most everything of interest.
Officers Sezelka, Gallagher, Rice, Plante
and o. B. were transferred last Thursday
from~the old to the new prison.
| Mr.. Robertson escorted party of friends
through all the various departments last
Friday and also paid the library a visit.
Cashier Mcmillan escorted several friends
through the institution last Thursday, and
visited the dining hall during supper time.
Among the arrivals from the old prison
was our old friend Boobies Now we will
get all the base ball dope we need. Wow!
Usher Brennan makes it very pleasant for
the visitors. Everything of interest is fully
explained to them, and that is exactly how
it should be.
Otto sure was pleased last Saturday to see
his old friend Hutch, coming down with
the last crew. "By golly, he said ''now
we are all o. k
A big crew of fans from the outside visit
ed the park last Saturday, and watched the
game between the boys Il sure sign that
they are interested in our baseball game.
through all the various departments one day
last week, and made quite a stay in the
auditorium while the orchestra boys were
at rehearsal.
| We understand the old prison will be in
charge of Officer Powers who is the whole
push up there now, he has in his care six
men to keep the place in order. Their yoke
will be easy, and their burden light.
We noticed something in last weeks issue
about a receipt for growing hair where
they are needed. Now, we are more than
willing to accommodate Telegram; pro-
vided he shows US the goods. Get that?
| Our population got surprise at the end
of last week, when all.,he rest of the inmates
| from the old prison were transferred to the
new institution, just in time to get a half
holiday in the park the first thing, not bad,
Ell?
Saturday, August 10, the rest of the in
mates; and all the guards were transferred
to the new institution. Some of the guards
have been on duty at the old prison for over
80 years. We are sure the change will do
them good, and besides, we are not in favor
of any man staying too long in one place.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-13
FLYERS FROM SHOP D
By SliUers

Not yet, w. H. B., but soon.
Wonder where all of those extra sets went
to?
SullY resigned as baller hand. Said it
was too much like work.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-13
Inmates Attention!

All inmates who buy or have
sent in to them socks, underwear,
nightshirts, bath towels, handker-
chiefs, etc., should send them to
the laundry and have your number
marked on them before using.
Write your name, register number
and cell number on slip of paper,
attach to articles and give to cell
hall captain.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-13
Green Sox 11-Mirror, 6.

Green Sox 11-Mirror, 6.
No, it was not an interesting game that
was played last Saturday between the
Mirrors and Paddy's Green Sox's, even
if we have to admit it. The base running
of Tim" S-was the feature of the game,
and to see him pilfering the bases put one
in mind of the mighty Cobb.
1t was an off day for the players on both
teams, and from now on there will be no
more Mirror team-we gave the name until
'Marco's Giants arrived from the old
prison and from now on you will see some
good ''inside baseball for Paddy, of the
Green Sox'> and Marco of Marcos
Giants will get together team that
will be credit to the institution and it
won't be many weeks before we will be
playing outside teams. The score by in
nings of Saturdays game was as follows:
Green Sox-O l 9 1 O Oil
Miro 81 Q 9 o Go
Foreman Alexander, Umpire.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-13
NOTES OF THE GAME
By II. s. Med.

The Green Sox added another scalp to
their exhibit.
"Peekaboo!'' said Strikeout, 81 see you,
Mr.. Babb; knew it was you all the time. >
Marco Polo says that if the Seekers take
his scalp-loc they will have, to grow the
fuzz on it themselves.
The Count famed ten men during the
six innings that were played. He is pitch
ing better ball every game.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-09
Make. Believe Banks.

The unhappy predicament of the deposiors i'll the
banking concern of Henry Siegel e. Co. should
bring home TO the public the fact that the state
has been unwisely permitting the operation without
proper regulation of what might be called near
savings bank" in connection with business enter
prises The offer of or Az per cent interest on
cash balances by such concern attracts money
away from the regular savings banks. and unso-
phsticaed depositors get the idea that tier funds
are pretty nearly as well protected as they would
be in institutions subjected to strict state super
vision
The Legislature has done the right thing in order
ing an investigation Of the safeguards surrounding
private bank and ear-savings-bank management
4 concern which accepts deposits at high rate
of interest and then turns them into business for
which it is mere feeder has right to be char
tered treated as bank. 1t is not a bank. but
promoting agency. The state ought to impose re-
strictions such fduciary institutions. There are
enough real banks nowadays to permit the com
munty to dispense entirely with makebelieve ones
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-09
Abolishins the Alimony Club.

As IA king of spoil-sports this new Sheriff. Max
Grifenhagen. ought TO have the Endorsement OF
every crouch in the county. Without stopping
once to draw breath after stripping the ornamental
gold badges off Julius's equally ornamental three
thousand special deputies. he announces that the
Alimony Club must disband and Ludlow street jail
be Just common. ordinary prison.
OF course nobody expected this official to he like
julius But how much of this reactionary spirit
does he think the county will swallow: No more
plays no more dinners. no more concerts for the
aimoniacs. Whatever are the poor press agents
10 do? And worse still. whatever the poor pris
oners to do? The Sheriff should have a care. ms
is an age OF progress and the agitation for prison
reform demands plenty of good food for the prison
ers and above ALL entertainment. recreation. amlse
ment for them. not leg chains and solitary cells
julius stood in the forefront Of humanitararism
his successor is not even progressive
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-09
Arbitrate the Hourwich Dispute.

The cloak and skirt makers trade has the ma
chinery to avert the threatened strike. by all
means let it he used, that the agreement between
employers and workers in this industry, which has
heen regarded as a model for all other industries
and which has kept the peace for four years shall
not be destroyed
The Joint board Of the cloak and skirt makers
unions has lust voted TO stand by their chief clerk,
pr Hourwlch whose election will cause the strike
if one takes place DR.. Hourwch is Objectionable
both TO the manufacturers associations and to the
International Garment Workers Union, of which
the local unions supporting him form part, and
which is the guarantor of the protocol or agreement
now in danger. The labor leaders from Samuel
,;ompers down have done what they could TO turn
the local garment workers unions from their wrong
bc.ded cinging to the man who makes further peace
impossible
an appeal from the action of the joint board now
lies TO the board Of arbitration. 1t should certainly
no taken before 12jODO workers are plunged into
the woes of strike over one obstinate mans job