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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-03-18
Dope From the WeekIieS

A Republican senator requests the pub
lie not to send him money during business
hours - Quick, Watson, the needle!
The Twin City Health Dept now COM
piles its own statistics. Thus. no doubt,
insuring healthy showing each year and
increased appropriations.
General Won Hindenburg, who has caused
more mortality among the Russians than
any other German, is Doctor of M edicine
The latest sensational medical discovery
is that germs can be carried in suit case
Governor Blease, of South Carolina, has
pardoned l 800 convicts. Afraid, no doubt
that working on state roads would convert
them into highwayman.
Police recently raided several bridge
party dens and threw scare into the tin
hornettes
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-03-18
INTERESTED VISITORS

Some three hundred members of the
Eastern Star ladies lodge of Minneapolis,
including the Eastern Star members of St.
Paul, White Bear and Saltwater, were en-
thusiastic visitors at the institution last
Saturday afternoon. Arrangements had
been made by the Saltwater Eastern Star
members to have meeting in their city
Saturday evening, and visit to the prison
was included in their program; as it was
thought visit to the prison would be OF
much interest to those from the other cit
les who had never before seen the interior
of the New Prison. That all were interest
ed, was evidenced by the many comments
heard by the escort-in-chief. Deputy War
den Sullivan, who pointed out all places
of interest to these enthusiastic and dis
tinguished visitors.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-03-18
Casually Speaking

Burglars robbed policeman. Two
gold watches and parlor clock. Police
man claims his failure to catch burglars
was due to losing SO much time. = Police
man ought to enter Journalism
The upstate ''yokel'' who paid Twin
City barber $500 for close shave, evil
IDENTIFY got skinned.
Without spouting red ink, Minnesota
women's clubs have been sneaking cash
loans to poor and worthy college students.
Hereafter anybody catching us making
fun of women's clubs is cordially invited
to wear out pair of brogans on our ''fe-
muir.
To you Mr.. Exchanges, our ''Den Mum
Der" is A 4O7. Come on there Laffer-399.
We always reciprocate. 1853 moved to B. ]
We SO enjoyed your little story Mr. A.
Nobody that we hurl one right back. with
the Editors permission.)
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-03-18
chords with mine-Uncle

appreciation chords with mine-Uncle
Goshdingit.)
We had the misfortune to get lost in the
Irvine Factory the other day. We start
ed at the top and kept on going until we
landed in the basement, when one of the
officials spied us Hey" he said, ''what
are you looking for?' Something we can
not,fnd here, and that is, news" replied,
''Well," he said, ''you come to the wrong
place, you better stay on deck, if you
want some news We thought so too, and
returned to the floor above.
We sure have bunch that our War
den intends to make it more pleasant for
us these days, and we surely should appre-
ciate his efforts in our behalf. Work was
out Is minutes earlier last Thursday to give
us one of the finest moving picture shows
we have ever seen; and again last Sunday S
extra entertainment was kindly provided.
Should we not appreciate it and meet our
Warden half way, and show him that we
do? know there are good many here
who will, and we venture to say. that in
side of month the number in the third
grade will be reduced. Any one who does
not appreciate these efforts in our behalf
lacks that which inspires efforts to our
good.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-03-18
JOUR- MOVIES"

Since the introduction of the "movies"
herein, we have witnessed many different
pictures flashed on the Auditorium ''mov-
ie'' canvas. Not all of them were ''fea-
ture films, however, but none were eve,
shown that did not provide enjoyable en-
tertainment of some kind. ''The Siege OF
Troy" shown here on Lincoln's birthday,
was the best one with, perhaps, the posi-
BILE exception of one or two other reels pre-.
viously shown to us shut-ins. But, as we
have said, all have been more or less en-
tertaining and highly instructive, ano
equally as well appreciated by everyone
The last one, a six-reel feature film,'
of course, must necessarily be awarded
the prize, as it was the best yet; and from
the time the first setting of the first rec
was flashed upon the screen up to the last
setting of the last reel, the audience wa.
kept in one continuance uWoar of laugh.
ter, as indicative of their heartiest and sin.
cere appreciation of the splendid enter
tainment. We would like repetition.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-03-18
Facts That Are Not Published

Over 200, 600 Minnesota people in 1914
were not killed i'm accidents.
Among those not arrested for crimes
were several unmarried men.
Minneapolis had over 100000 who es-
capped contagious dseases-and vaccina-
ton.
Several thousand ministers of the gospel
are out of Jail.
About thousand millionaires got rich
honestly.
Quite few of our crooks are still poor.
Our colleges have turned out some real
honest lawyers and conscientious doctors.
A quarter million people in this state are
still in the ranks of the employed.
And probably million dogs did not go
mad in 1917 las they err
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-03-18
Facts About The Year 1915

Four months of 1915 will contain only so
days each.
There will be instilled north winds in
March, when the planet Jupiter crosse S
the solar-plexus. Spring opens up and seed
warts begin to sprout.
Warm weather, with rising tempera-
ure and hot heat waves will prevail in
June, especially in the torrid zone
A fireworks display will occur on July 4
visible in the United States and some parts
of Cuba.
For the sake of Friendship G.S.J, we
heartily wish we were able to speak few
words of coincidence that would act as
''Silent Messengers of Cheer during your
hour
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-03-18
LE BLANC CHOIR MESSIEURS
By Monsieur Rae

Tommy S-declares he saw three Rob
ms during the week.
The choir held a small practice during
the week. Beau Esprita reported the
Baron absent.
Did you attend chapel on the seventh
and fourteenth, if you did not, watch the
MirroretteS.
Who will help to make Easter Sunday
another Song serviceHwe will boost it a
long, if we can get co-operation)
Christian Science service will be held on
Sunday Morning. Subject: Matter, Golden
Text: ii Corinthians 6: 10 What agree
ment hath the temple of God with idols:
Lost-An Irish gentleman known as LIE
Marquis of Twine-tOwn, he was last seen
looking for his spectacles several days ago,
it is feared that he has lost his way.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-03-18
Our Gratitude

An inmate sends us the following as an
appreciation of the splendid movies
shown here Thursday lsst:-
Laugh and the world laughs with you.
is an old adage. Well, we all laughed; yes,
to man-and a woman, too, for that mat
ter. We did not laugh ten minutes, not
thirty minutes, but for one long hour and
thirty minutes and we are laughing still.
We laughed until our brows reeked in
perspiration, until our sides ached and the
faucets of our threats swelled and steamed.
We are sure if the world could have seen,
or has seen, it would have, or has, laughed
as WE'LL
When one goes to consider the tens of
thousands of dollars expended in the con-
struction of six-reel Feature film;
wherein troupe of movie actors not
amateurs or ''supes' but all-stars, led by
a star who is more than a star, a constel-
lation, Miss Marie Dressler; and in the
staging of this film there appears. The
Farm, The Mansion, The Snow-Capped
SUBMITS, Broadway, and, The Board
Walk; with one CONFUSION creating esca-
pade following in the heels of another con-
vulsion creating escapade, to thrill, trill
and frill us, why should we not be glad
and lift our laughter to the skies?
In mental epitome of it all, be it suf-
fee to say: we all give thanks, and hope,
only hope, e'er long there'l come a day
when we may once more have the pro-
found, exhilarant pleasure of being specta-
tors at another such movie show. .J.L.F
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-03-18
M IR R 0 RETTES

Its wise father who knows his own son;
when he gets home from college.
Our usher, Mr.. Bremen, has had busy
time of late escorting sightseers through
the prison.
1t pays to advertise. Look what an
Slime ad in the Mirror did last Sunday at
the morning service!
That meodious laugh by which we were
entertained during movie nights has again
returned. Welcome, ever welcome.
The foreman of the printorium is ex-
perimenting with mule power instead of
electric as a means of operating the job
press.
Kal, our ruling machine man, has COM
pleted a job which ranks highly with the
best of them. He knows his business as
the work speaks for itself.
The State Board of Control met at the
institution Tuesday last, and after the
usual routine business, granted interviews to
large number of inmates.
Mr.. NJ. E. Baker, of the front office
force, has been elected Judge of the Supreme
Bench of South Saltwater. Congratulations,
thou bold and brave knight.
Mr.. John Crooks and wife and two
friends, from St. Paul, were prison visitors
last week. Our Supt., Mr.. Gallagher,
acted as escort to the visitors.
Yes, 51-B, we lost track of you when the
cell change bee was lowering in our midst,
but have your number now. So prepare
yourself for the exchange papers.
It's quite apparent that both Spring and
Easter are fast approaching by noting the
somewhat extensive "headgear' display
Paraded before US from day to day.
Yes, J.P., it sa long way to Minneapolis,
but considerable longer way to Germany.
But keep hope alive anyway, as there will
come time some day. Twas ever thus.
Mr.. Dan Lawler, of St. Paul was an
interested visitor at the institution last
Saturday. The many places of interest
were pointed out to Mr.. Lawler by Deputy
Sullivan.
Warden Reed accompanied by Mrs.
Reed and two personal friends, made a
tour of the prison last week. Both the
library and Mirror sanctum were highly
interesting to the visitors.
Say Paddy! Get your Green Sox in
shape. The Havana baseball champions of
Cuba arrived at Tampa, Fla, few days
ago and are going to tour the country.
You might get game with them.
After a much needed as we'll as deserved
rest, Pendennis, one of the Mirrors staunch
supporters, has returned to the fold and his
first contribution will appear in our next
issue. We welcome you back, old man.
Father Corcoran conducted the A. M.
services in the auditorium last Sunday.
The text for his sermon being the miracles
of Christ, feeding the multitude 1t was
talk that was greatly appreciated by the
large congregation in attendance.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-03-18

There is hope for an ignorant man, who
cannot write his name, even, if he has
stamina and backbone. There is hope for
cripple who has courage; there is hope for
boy who has nerve and grit, even though
he is so hemmed in that he has apparently
no chance in the world, but there is no
hope for a man who cannot or will not
stand up after he falls, but loses heart
when opposition strikes him, and lays
down his arms after defeat Let every
thing else go, if you must, but never lose
your grip on yourself Success.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-03-18
(By Chief De c.
Tune The Dear old Tyre.

Three Robins before it is spring,
Is truly remarkable thing.
Said one of the choir, the truth we adj
mire
But to be is quite the reverse thing.
see said LIE Chevalier that they have
put the lea on Creame de Menthe, an its
just me luck, upon me soul if it is mt
moaned the Marquis, OF always did loike
Cicecrame bedad. Teehe chuckled Carlo
Junior. An phwats the matter wild yez me
bhoy Carlo, snapped the Tipperary artist.
It's not ice-cream Marquis, it's a shoe
shine polish.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-03-18
CHAPEL PROGRAM
SUNDAY MARCH IA

The following is the program rendered
in the Auditorium last Sunday; Father
Corcoran officiating.
March -Old Faithful. ....----O Orch ira
Selection The New Arrival - Orch ira
Hymn Come Thou Alm'ty King Cong.
Scripture Corcoran
Overture Barcarrole-En Peu Suite Orch ira
Prayer Corcoran
Gospel Reading ---Fr. Corcoran
Hymn With MeC Cong.
MarchT Fire March Orch ira
H. G. Christensen.
Musical Director.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-03-18
TELLERGRAMS
By Equo Animo


Be civil and courteous at all times.
1t is one of the keys to success.
Put your shoulder to it and boost
that's man 8 job. Anything else can
knock.
1t looks as tho the phrase Call a
Taxi" which in ITSELF is but an in
FAINT, is now to be replaced by. I'll
be there in Jitney."
The tailoring department has the
distinction of being the only depart
ment in the institution having in it's
service king. Another series in the
stories of the power behind the
throne.
The endless procession of the
manned and crippled returning to
their former hoh es, are symbols Of
the barbarism of war. Still the world
proclaims humanity Is becoming
more civilized.
We do feel sorry for the persons
whom are so engrossed in their per-
sonal welfare. that they have no
time for a smile or a cheerful word
for their fellowmen. How narrow
must be their lonely sphere.
A very commendable change is
taking place herein and you will
have to put on your spectacles in
order to locate the few third grade
men there are. We sincerely trust
there will be time in the near future
when the third grade men will be
entirely absent from the ranks.
Minnesota continues to carry off
the honors, as was recently dem
onstratei at the National Creamery
Butter making show at Mason City,
Iowa First prize and high average
for ten exhibits. TRULY deserving of
her title, The Bread and Butter
State" We wouldn't mind having
sample of the prize winners pro-
duct.
True nobleness in a mans charac-
ter is exemplified when facing the
severest storm in life's battle, that
ever confronted him. he forgets his
own perilous situation and extends
a cheerful word. helping hand to
aid brother laden With burden of
sorrow in the critical moment of his
needs, when despair is drawing
nigh.
| Good intentions are like unto the
untitled fields. AS the fields unculti-
waited is barren of products. so are
good intentions. unless propagated
thru self energy exercised to pro-
duce a substantial and bountiful har-
vest, beneficial both to ourselves and
others. Putting into action, backed
by will power to do, is the only
course we are enabled to fulfill and
realize upon the otherwise barren
waste of good intentions.
| Owing to the hundreds of unem-
ployed men in Minneapolis. there
L was a bill brought mp before the
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-03-18
POPULATION
Week Ending Wednesd.v Ma,

Week Ending Wednesday. MARI
Number of Inmates at New Prison 1043
Number in First Grade 1853
Number in Second Grade .264
Number in Third Grade 16
Number of Inmates at Old Prison. 9
Number in First Grade ........ 9
Number in Second Grade. O
Number in Third Grade ............ 0
Total Population of both prisons. 1852
Received during week....................... S
Discharged........... ..................."..... l
Paroled ........... ........................... O
Last Seria, Number................... ..487O
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-03-18
BRICkBATs AND PosIEs
By Uncle Goshdingit : 1858

No, we are not guilty of putting pine
in repine because it smacks of handling
lumber.
Some folks ride the nag of complaint
simply to show off their superior eques-
trianism.
How many seconds did you say it was
until the base ball season opens, Uncle
John?
Blend good will with sincerity and you
create magnet that is irresistible in gain
ing friends.
The Holy Book and Solace 60 hand-in
hand to seek Despair and assuage it with
the balm of Truth and Hope.
Our recent extra-treats of song and NOV
les were the aIchemists to transmute keen
enjoyment into sincerest gratitude.
Faith is the first thing that the weakling
surIenders and the very last thing the strong
of heart ever even thinks of surrendering.
GA chivalrous Conscience bares its head
to Truth and its fist to Falsehood. Mot
to on the walls of a German school room
When ''the lion and the lamb lay down
together it is certainty something has
happened to the lions chewing apparatus
The reason some folks burdens seem SO
unbearable is that Detection has so sloped
their shoulders it make the carrying more
difficult.
There is "many slip 'twixt cup and
lip''-but what irony that the ''slip'' never
happens when one is about to ''quaff the
flowing BOWL?
Why is it that when Envy meets "The
man with the hoe and the man with the
dough- it is usually so tired and hun
cry it chooses the latter
We sympathize with the man with
''grouch.' as he suffers an ailment for
which there is no cure but will to cheer up
and being 'jest like common folks.
eff the shoe fits, wear it," is ''slam,''
at those who are in need of fitting foot
wear, but the nearest fit some folks can
choose are mule shoes-er er ahem.
Some Honorary members of the ''Socieiy
For The Elimination of Work" imagine
they suffer from palptation of the heart,
when in reality it is palpitation of the
stomach.
Why is it that when one belligerent con-
ducts warfare against another it is decried
as Piraticall-Atrocious
ETC." when conducted by the other it is APP
plauded as Glorious!-Heroicl- Victory
for Civlization!-
Where are all the 'Duetche Gesellen' in
cell hall B? l would like to exchange
the "Germania' and "Fatherland" for
the "New York Stats Zeitung'' and
other German papers. Thanking you in
advance, l remain yours truly-l25-B.
The vocal treat which was arranged for
our entertainment last Sunday was of the
kind that leaves its impress upon the soul
touches the muted chord in our being
that quickly vibrates to the magic touch
of sweet melody-and encourages self
betterment.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-03-18


ultimately provide funds essential
to the relief of these men, by en-
ploying them on municipal i'm
provements. 1t appeared as tho the
bill was sure to pass and from obser-
vations shortly after there were only
about half as many idle men to be
seen about. Evidently the veterans
of the unemployed departed for other
parts when confronted by the pos
sibility that there would be work
for them if they stayed.
We were indeed entertained in a
most generous manner at last Thurs
days movies. 1t was surprise we
had not anticipated, for we had be-
come accustomed to the usual one or
two reels; but to have the pleasure
of witnessing a full six reel play
with Marie Dressler as the star in
the production! 1t was immensely
enjoyed by I'll, from beginning to end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reed were present on
this occasion and seemed as much
pleased, as we herein. We wish to
extend our sincere appreciation to
our Warden for this splendid offer
Ing and trust we may have many
more along this line in the future.
A kicking mule is better than a
stubborn one, for you can expect
some action for your money. says
Josh Wise. This may also be APP
piled 10 some persons. Those who
are invariably discontinued and find
ing fault with this or that and the
other of an obstinate, sulky disposit-
ion. The former you at least know
what to expect from them and can
therefore make things as agreeable
as possible oy minis.ering to their
whims. but the latter possess very
unfortunate state of mind and those
coming in contact with such persons
must weigh their words. being very
discreet IN the expression. By using
this diplomcy when dealing with
them. it sometimes partially reduces
their obstinacy and they are grad
ually aroused from their lethargy.
An exceedingly pleasant hour
was spent in the Auditorium Sunday
morning after chaple service. The
occasion was one of rare occorrance,
thru the exceptional kindness and
generosity of Miss Macbeth the
noted opera singer, who favored US
with several excellent and beautiful
selections. Hers is voice SO sweet,
as the rapturous notes soar on high
were like unto chantings in fairy
land, banishipg ones sorrow lade Il
thoughts with the instructive beau
ties to be seen in all natures magni-
ficence, when she so artis;ically
painted those most delightful word
pictures. We sincerely appreciate
the splendid recital accorded us to
the utmost.
Oh what is life with Friend
To disipate our gloom?
A path where many briars grow
Where flowers seldom bloom.
IT'S Friends who make this desert
world
To blossom as the rose:
Strew flowers ore our rugged path
Pour sunshine on our woes.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-03-18
VERSE, REVERSE and DIVERSE
By Sherlock
The Trail
The Trail

Long is the trail; DER hill and plain
Through gorges dark = by steep mo-
Meath shady forest, still and cool =
By living spring or stagnate pool
From grassy park to mountain SHOWS,
Through ever changing scenes it goes;
And men will follow, for they must =
Perhaps to mingle with the dust.
o er young and old it weaves its spell.
Yet what they hope for, none can tell,
For none return to tell their tale
Who find the end of life's long trail
The Fowler divorce case is creating il
tense interest among our local. chickens.
Strict neutrality has been carried too far
A competent printer was discharged Il e
other day because he dropped a couple If
his
The country is in sound financial conc i
ton, Judging from the vast sums of none y
that are being continually overlooked y
burglars.
Our Dentist locale don t like our motto.
''Forward!' He seems to think the san
sentiment could be expressed more tersely
by the word Charged" But not withstand
ing the difference of opinion Doc. isn't
bad sort and really, he can fix anything
from teeth to drinking fountain.
Sweeter music rendered in d sweetcr
manner cannot be heard any where that
would equal the beautiful singing we ell
joyed Sunday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-03-18

Rev. c. E. Benson has gone to Chisago
City to attend the three days session of
the Swedish Luthern churches. Mr.. Ben
son delivered his sermon Tuesday eve
ming. Saltwater Gazette.
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--a marked dollar dollar lots Read every item care
fully and note the wonderful bargains.
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IS yards Ct M
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25c Pillow Cases, made
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Pillow Tubing, bleached;
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Children's Collapsible
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Children's China Dinner
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Soc College and High
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CSC and Sl.25 Express
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Linens
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Huck Towels-that were
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8 for ........
Huck Towels = plain
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