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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-08-26
= mans and it is feared that reprisals
may be taken on any Germans who
may be captured.
MERELY COMMENT


Congressman Jim Mann to support
the war risk insurance bill.
The chances are Jim will "be
good"
Mayor Harrison touched Roger
Sullivan's corporation record, but the
newspapers overlooked it.
Roger has the papers buffaIoed this
year. They are covering up his past.
The Board of Review has handed
the Chicago banks a few millions by
cutting down their taxes Is per cent.
That is equivalent to taxing the
rest of the people and handing the
money to the bankers.
Now watch 'em put ON the little
fellows what they took OFF of the
big ones.
"To him who hath shall be given,"
etc.
Thousands and thousands of hu-
man being killed thus far in that war,
and only one prince.
With an army of candidates for
nomination, how can the average cit
izen know them all and vote intelli-
gently?
) It's time for the short ballot.
: So Stringer wants Harrison to put
on the soft pedal in talking about Sui
Ivan.
Gee whiz, has Roger got Stringer
buffaloed, too?
Isn't it rather odd that J. Ham
Lewis should insist on Democrat
being appointed in Dist Atty Wilker-
sons place, just when an investiga-
ton Of the food hogs is. ON?
Is J. Ham representing the stock
yards in the senate?
There are no more dangerous enc
mics of union labor than grating Of |
ficials.
The grating business agent who |
calls men on strike in order to feather |
his own nest ought to be kicked out |
0f tho IIni0u -.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06
B. and O. NOTES
By Otto Mobile

We can hear the music from the excur-
sion steamers on quiet nights as they go up
or down the river. Sounds good.
Warden Reed paid the orchestra splen-
did compliment last Sunday, which was re-
peated by the ladies of the w. G. 7. u.
Kount Kubelik is busy man these days
between picking out marches for the band
and orchestra, and boys for his ball team.
By the way, did you know that Little Joe
has been operating the moving picture ma
chine at times! A little fast at first but he
is getting into his stride now.
Some changes have been made in the or
chestra the past week; H. S. Med. from
second violin to second cornet; Jonesy, a
new member, to second violin and under
study for the bass-1rum strong-arm man.
Little Joe will change from alto to cornet
in the band.
A new attachment for wind instruments
was recently demonstrated to the large or
chestras in New York, which acts as sup
Elementary pair flungs. 1t is worked like
bellows, with the right foot; tube entering
the side of the mouth to establish connec-
tons with the instrument. Notes can be
sustained an indefinite length of time, and
to execute with one breath can now be
played easily. 1t has won approval on
both continents and John Philip Sousa
claims it to be the greatest invention for in
struments since the establishment of valves.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06
A STUBBORN FIRE

Tuesday night about Ten O'Clock smoke
was discovered issuing from the large steel
dust tank in the basement of the power
house, and upon investigation it was found
that the refuse stored therein was on fire.
An alarm was Immediately sounded, which
brought all the guards and the prison fire
department to the scene in jiffy. Deputy
Warden Sullivan vas one of the first to re-
sPond and took charge of the fire fighters.
Three lines of hose were stretched from
neighboring hydrants, and streams were
directed on the flaming dust for several
hours. The fire, while at no time of a SER
ious nature was difficult to fight, owing to
the flames spreading up through the long
chute which carries the dust from the top
floor of the Irvine plant to the storage tank.
The building was filed with smoke which
handicapped the iremen considerably and
made theis work particularly disagreeable.
The only loss sustained was that of the
refuse, and several hours rest of the guards
and fremen.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06
-. BASE BALL..

The most interesting and exciting game
of the season was that of last Saturday, when
the Mirrors and Paddy's Green Sox again
met on the green TO battle with the bats;
and from beginning to end the contest was
marked by exceptionally brilliant plays and
many demonstrations of real head work on
the part of the players.
1t was the kind of game that thrills, and
the enthusiastic roofing of the fans gave
evidence that they enjoyed it throughout.
Two newcomers from the old prison, who
arrived just in time to get into the fight,
gave splendid account of themsel. es; they
were Lafferty and Page, and the manner in
which they cavorted about the diamond
kept the fans busy cheering them on Babt
| too, was there again with bells on and the
big Chief" once more showed himself tc
be past master as an all around baseball
star
Grannelly and Wilson, the seekers bat
terry were whirlwinds while Pistol Finger
Pat added fresh glory to his already long
list of notable achievements. In fact take
the whole layout and give them all creoit
they all did we'll.
The score at the end of the sixth inning
when the whistle blew, was as follows;
Green Sox 100000 9
Mirrors 300 4
Foreman Alexander umpired the game
and as usual, handled the indicator mos
satisfactorily.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06
is to be preferred to the evangelist who

is to be preferred to the evangelist who
raises too much of it.
1t looks as though Supt. Mullen was GO
ing into the show business; he now has q
Turning Bear, Black Bear, Red Elk. a
Wild Horse, an Eagle Louise and Pipe
Eagle on his reservation.
Ben went odt fishing the other day and
blew into town with about three ounces OF
minnows after weeks absence. Mr.. Berg
did not get quite as much, but then, he
was only gone three days.
Duke is still member of the band. II
is claimed he has made the crack that if he
ever gets the chance he is going to tear a
hole in the snare drum to see what makes
the noise inside every time it is hit.
Heliogram was around the other day tell
ing hair raising story. Said he, II have
recieps that will grow hair on q bald head,
and l will let Uncle John in on it first, and
if it shingles his dome alright, will feel
safe in trying to put root on my own
garrett.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06
NOTES OF THE GAME
By II. S. Med.

ooh. yuh terrible Green Sox, we'll get
yuh vet Saith the editor.
Uncle John paid us another visit during
the game, and inquired as to the score.
Page and Lafferty, late arrivals from the
old institution, proved to be excellent addi-
tons to the Mirror club.
Who says Paddy can't run? Sure an yez
should have seen tn by as he padded oveI
the plate in the second inning.
We can see the finish of the Green Seeker.
if Marco Polo's whole team is composed Of
players like Page and Laferty.
Saxo Geo. lifted the first home run of the
season, bringing in two other runs beside:
his own. Good work, old boy.
One home run, one three base hit, three
two base hits, and double play go down
on the records OF last Saturdays game.
'Dat's alright says Sargent, "but il
hits Jest de same to yuh, Mister pitchah,
all d RAIDER hit de ball, den hab de ball hi,
me-
Roy ]. was present as usual during the
game dealing out words of encouragement
" TIC MlIiOIltcS. IAS 10 d IoOeCI duOuS
rooters.
We caught sight of that elusive Buck du-
ring the latter part of the game; he and the
editor we're holding pow-wow behind the
bleachers.
All things considered last Saturday S
game was the second best game of the sea-
son. We hope for many more that are just
as we'll played, or better.
We would like to see one game at least
played without having to be continually
changing the lineup on the score card. 1t
is impossible to keep record of anything
except runs, with SO many substitutions.
Ye scribe was in the game on the Mirror
side during the frs. half of the first inning,
after that we met the manager who, with
pleasant (i) smile. informed US that we
made doggonsight bette score keeper than
we did right fielder, and-nuf sed!
You see, Strikeout, Babb's legs move so
fast on them home steals that we dare not
express an opinion on their construction.
Besides that he kicks up so much dust, in
an effort to hide the home plate from the
umpire's sight, that all we can see is the top
of his hat.
The Green Sox got next to the Big Chiefs
curves in the fifth inning and tailed six
scores. and, just to even things up Big
Chief got busy in the sixth and seveth in
nings and famed out six of 'em. 'Whoopee!'
said he, .'just getting warmed up. Match
um fan. Ugh!''
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

Saxo George says, cit isn't every one tina,
makes home run" Right you are George.
Repeat the performance and show us wha,
you really can do.
The writer has often been asked whether
operating balling machines was hard work.
That depends. One can make hard work
of anything. In the two years that the
writer run ballers he found that he did
faster and better work by using his head
than by any great expenditure of physical
energy. There is nothing mechanical in
running ballers, and the workmen must
keep their minds on the job if they expec,
to make speed, and at the same time
keep themselves from getting injured by the
machinery. 1t is head that counts every
time. The faster the brain works the fas-
ter the hands will work, and the faster the
hands work the more money is made. See.
A sermon! Call it what you will. But
ask the old timer.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06
OUR LITTLE JOKERS
By The TUims

Sherlock has joined the Grand Jury again
Hipo George made home run; the first
since the game started.
There is some good in all of us. Even
the porch climber has lofty ideas.
The squirrels in the warehouse have lots
| of room to ramble around in now.
Me friend Mickie is pretty busy these
days thrashing onions on the farm.
1t is cinch that none of the New Ha-
ven officials will be railroaded to prison.
Yes it was stiff game Saturday, a gink
was seen to score run on his hands and
knees.
A couple of squirrels from the warehouse
were seen near the officers barber shop the
other day.
Little Toad says, "about the only thing
l wont stand for is to have wop heave
chest full of Hoosier CAB at me-"
Slumbering Willie woke up long enough
the other night during the moving picture
show to heave hearty laugh off his chest.
Pistol Finger Pat, who says he never did
a dishonest thing in his life, was seen steal
ing three bases during the ball game the
other day.
A paper states that you can never find a
cop when you want him. Yes and lots OF
times he is right on the job when you don't
want him.
Say Slivers, we have discovered new
card for your circus. The officers barber
is one of the niftiest little sword swallowers
you ever saw.
Harry, Supt. Robinson's clerk, says he
has located peach of a fiat, and is now
busy putting a frame around that little mot
to of Home Sweet Home.
''Now know where all the silverware
goes said Mr.. Morrison, as he tumbled
TO Ole trying to do the disappearing act
with knife down his thr at.
Bob Jones, the evangelist, says the min
listers do not preach enough hell, but the
minister who does not preach enough hell
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06
WORLD AT WAR!
Great Britain, Germany, Russia,
France and Other Powers
Are Fighting.

What threatens to be the great
est and at the same time most de-
plorable war in the history of the
world, has begun, and all Europe
is involved.
For years the powers of Europe
have been at daggers point, ana
when the heir apparent to the
throne of Austria Hungary, and his
wife, were assassinated on Servian
soil some weeks ago, the lid was
lifted and the eruption began.
Russia warned Austria to go slow
in making her demands for restitu-
ton. Germany told Russia to keep
her hands off and Russia refused.
Germany then asked France what
she would do should war be declared
with Russia, and the Frenchmen
told the Kaiser to go to, and find
out; then Germany declared war on
Russia and France, and her soldiers
trespassed on Belgian territory which
they have to cross in order to reach
their enemies. Great Britain took
exception to this, and has declared
war on Germany.
So, as we go to press Germany
and Austria Hungary are arrayed
against Great Britain, Russia,
France, Belgium and Holland. So
far, Italy and Japan have not mixed
in but are expected to do so at most
any moment. The United States
will not become involved in any
way; but Uncle Sam will climb
high tree and take in the show as an
interested spectator.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06
PASSING OF THE
OLD PRISON


Minnesota state prison was among
the first institutions to take. By
purchase, subscription. and dona-
ton the library has grown steadily,
until during its last year at the old
prison the average weekly circula-
ton of books ran up well towards
1000 volumes! In addition to the
working stock of books of high grade, the
prison library subscribes for most of the
first class magazines, to be circulated among
those of the inmates not in position to
obtain them privately. Perhaps il would
be well to state here that all magazines,
periodicals, and newspapers not of sensa-
tional type have been for years freely adj
mitted to all inmates who desired to pur-
chase them.
And last, though by no means, least of
the old Minnesota state prisons features
for the moral and mental betterment of the
inmates, is the band and orchestra These
two organizations have been built up entire
ly from among the inmates. under the di-
rection of professional musicians of recog-
nized ability, and have reached remarka-
bly, high plane. Concerts are given by one
or the other organization on Sundays, holi-
days, and other special occasions; and truly
the benefit which the inmates have derived
from listening TO the rendition of noble and
inspiring music have been incalculable
1t has been the writer's intention to con-
fine this article to the old Minnesota state
prison. But in closing few words rela-
tive to the splendid new Minnesota state
prison which is in future to care for the of
tenders against the statutes of the state, may
not be amiss.
Any place of confinement, whatever its
character, must ever be prison to those
| confined. The most luxurious sick room
| is yet prison to the invalid; and so is the
| school room prison to the student during
the hours when he is compelled to remain
| in it. 1t is as great school for citizenship
| that those in charge of the new Minnesota
state prison consider this institution; it is
SO that they are endeavoring to induce the
| inmates themselves to consider it; it is so
that we, its students would like the public
| at large to consider it
If you will but give us this much of sup
port you will be assuring the fact, that as
| the old Minnesota state prison progressed
| and drew away from the old stand pat ideas
of prison management, so will the new
| Minnesota state prison progress and set ever
new standards of service to the state, to So
ciety, and to the individuals with whom it
| has directly to deal.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06
FLASHLETS FROM SHOP E
BIZ 0. p. B.

Same old monotony, the prize fell in that
big we'll of Mr.. Newman's.
Critics are pessimistic persons, who have
penchant for throwing stones.
Minimize scandal in the home of your
neighbor, and pulverize it in your own.
What seems to be wrong with the twins
has Duke ran away with that knowledge
box?
The waves like some men, arrive at the
seashore in grand style-and go away from
it broke.
Society may have been invented by wo-
man who was married, and wanted to for
get it: Eth Sherlock?
would like to buy some of our huskies,
for their zeal value, and sell them for what
they think they are worth.
When Foremen Alexander and Newman
take their vacation, we are going to take
that prize as desert.
Ye scribe was on the sick list week ago
Sunday, SO could not come across with
e'Flashlets," in last issue.
Say Slivers! Let US know where you
dine please; you seem to be taking on flesh.
Or is it just an optical illusionf
A man seldom pays a woman compli-
ments after marriage, because it keeps him
working overtime to pay her bills.
One of our motors went all to the bad on
the 31st. But Frank T. soon had it fixed,
by the aid of his little Ben Franklin Key.
Our new aggregation of ballers are getting
down to work now, and on the 80 ultimo,
got out 19, 900 pounds, that's going some.
Frank c. one of our twine testers, always
seems to be flirting with snap jobs; how do
you do it Frank? Not by the fertilizer route
/ m sure.
If you want to have visional feast, just
visit this shop and see how each man attends
to his own affairs, and that naturally elimi-
mates friction.
Say Slivers! Don't forget to give my re-
CARDS to Coney Isle and Far Rockaway, and
you might tell the people on Courtland
Street, I'll be there.
l believe that if our popular foreman
"Frenchy'' was to be so unfortunate as to
lose an arm or leg, he would still be able
to accomplish more than most men, not
handicapped.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06
PIcKUPs AND PUNCHES
BIZ Uncle John

Father Corcoran was visitor at the new
prison last week on business.
Rev. Benson was caller at the new pris-
on last Saturday and while here visited the
library.
Oh you Boobies! You will have your
chance next Saturday to play ball to your
hearts content.
Deputy Backland escorted several Sisters
of Mercy through all the departments of the
institution Monday.
Usher Casino and Guard McLear were
transferred from the old prison to the new
institution last Saturday.
Mr.. Robertson was a caller at the library
last Saturday to see what he can do in re-
gard to putting in several more tables.
Warden Wolfer and Mr.. Reed with a
party of friends visited the park last Satur-
day Afternoon andwatched the baseball game.
Night Captain Hartman was absent for
several nights during the week on account
of sickness and Guard Stanek acted as night
captain during his absence.
Butch is to be congratulated for his new
Job, waiting on the aristocratic table in the
kitchen, but say Old Top, a white apron
would look better for that work.
The orchestra boys received not only
bouquets of flowers from our kind friends,
but also praise for the fine music the orches-
ira rendered during the services.
Hurrah! Peace is in sight, Huerta has
fed, and Mex is in the second grade once,
more He sure was glad when he saw Cap
tain Vollmer coming through the gate.
-Heine, the chief librarian came down from
the old prison last Friday, and from now on
things will hum in there alright; he also
will open the Chautauqua Circle at an early
date.
Saxophone George will lose his cognomen
if he is not careful, and we will make 1t
"Home Rum George in the future. He
sure has a nerve to make two home runs in
one game.
The dining room and the auditorium will
not be any too big when all the men are
down here from the old prison they both
will be pretty well filled up, but the more.
the merrier.
Paddy tried his luck last Saturday, and
SuIC CupuRu ihodS ITO III al 6ht, OuS hS
did not follow the old saying, "Slide Kelly,
slide," he simply dropped on his knees and
crawled to the plate.
Bonner Wetter! Said Hugo Saturday:
''Say Uncle Chohn, it is so hot, if it don't
cool off soon, maybe melt all away yet
ia sure" Too bad Hugo, that you are
growing SO thin, yet.
Yes Old Sport, we knew long ago, thar
Hutch was barber out on the Dakota
prairies he earned the trade from an old
Indian. There is nothing under heaven
Hutch cannot do, or has not done for that
matter.
For the benefit of those recently from the
old prison, we wish to say through this col
umn that the library books will be circulated
on galleries l and on Monday and Thurs
day, and on and A, on Tuesday and Fri
day in both cell houses. .....s
One second violin player has been added
to the orchestra and will in time make use
full member to that organization. If there
are any more men in here who know any
thing about playing the violin, or any other
instrument, make yourself known to the
Professor who will pladly give YOU a chance
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06
NEXT SATURDAYS GAME

We had hoped that we might be able to
announce for certainty that Marco Polo
and his band of huskies from the old prison
would be here to give battle 10 our warriors
next Saturday, but at the hour this is writ
ten, we have no assurance that this will be
the case, so, acting upon the suggestion of
Deputy Warden Sullivan, the Mirror an
nounces the next contest between the same
arch enemies the Mirrors and Green Sox.
Thu line up will be as follows:
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06
The Wrong Answer.

Tommy came home from school very
morose.
''Well, my SON., observed his father,
cheerfully, how did you get on at school
todayi'
Tommy said that he had been whipped
and kept in.
'sIt was because you told me the wrong
answer he added. Last night asked
you how much was million dollars, and
you said it was a h of a lot That
isn't the right answer
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06
FLYERS FROM SHOP D
By Sliusrs

L. P. has been on the sick list for several
days.
Night Guard La More escorted party
of ladies through this shop Friday after
noon.
Did you see George hit that one with
three men on bases. Oh, mama, but we
should worry.
ga man never knows true happiness un-
til he's married-then it's too late,'' says
one who knows.
Guard Mccarthy left on his vacation
Monday morning, July 9th and officer
Tucker is in charge of shop D.
That extra shave on Saturday is greatly
appreciated by the members of the choirs.
Thank you, Mr.. Deputy Warden.
If Marco Polo has more applications for
names than he can supply we have several
dozen that we will sell at cut rates.
Sully says if he had only six pair of
hands and four pair OF feet he could at least
keep one flyer going on ballers and still
tag his own Irvine.
Four baller hands and four students in
this shop at this writing, and foreman Lesh
says it has him guessing which is the baller
hands and which the students.
At last the much advertised backstop, L.,
arrived and his press agents had the correct
dope for he sure is there as is Mr. P. who
played 3rd on the Mirror team.
Dutch pulled the pin on his position rop-
ing sacks and joined the muckers' union
outside Slim is roping sacks and the buzz
wagon Kid sewing them again; his old job.
Ali Bahia in Billyboy, says: "When
Teller gets out his hammer an begins tn
mock, eny fool shud no tibet the other fell
Ter has the goods. See the point, Hankl
That rat the colored gent caught wear
ing our trade mark must be the one we
kicked at and broke two toes when he was
carrying away one of our socks few weeks
ago.
The services last Sunday we're excellent
and we hope that the ladies of the w. c.
T. U. will be with US again next year; for
while Slivers will not be here, l know that
their annual visit has brought ray of sun
shine every year of the seven that have
already spent in our silent city.
One OF the officers heard conversation
between two new men the other day. Mel
Their one of whom had taken in ball game
since arriving here. The conversation was
something like this.
Last Arrival: "Say, what do the men do
during the noon hour?'
First Arrival: Eat"
Last Arrival: eyes, know; but when
they are through eating?'
F. A.: 'Work.'
L. A.: eyes, yes, know; but when they
are not workingf"
F. A.: 'Sleep."
I. A.: 81 understand. but when they
are not doing any of those three things?"
F. A.: s'Say, old timer, when that man
with brass buttons on his coat holds up his
thumb and forehnger on his wrist, why you
go with the bunch, the doctor wants to see
you, that's all.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06
WITH THE MUCKERS
By Frank

Yes-sir-ee! Bamboo Slim is here.
The prize for July will certainly come to
system 4 this time. We have bunch.
Our newest baller hand will, no doubt
make good hand in time. He is doing
very we'll for student.
''Patski" and K. were assigned to the
Sunday detail, and spent Sunday morning
in giving shop H much needed cleaning.