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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01

Three snappy, sparkling single reel COM
edy and feature films made up the pro-
gram at last nights performance, and it is q
long time since the auditorium has resoun-
ded with so spontaneous and hearty laugh
ter.
"Winning the Reward" an Imp feature
was the opening number on the bill. This
little drama was both interesting and quite
amusing at times, and the audience seemed
to be all agreed that the main prize won by
the lucky man was the last to be received,
yet it was the only possible ending; for the
fair "Elsie" was angling for the very
prize she won, altho she did not realize or
care about the worldly prize she won the same
time, or as fisherman might express it
s'hooked" on the same line. The last two
reels were Sterling productions, and as us
ual with this company, the leading parts
in both cases were Stayed by "rider. :"
The first part of the two, entitled, cts a
Boy" was very funny for an on-looker,
yet one was forced to wonder what the poor
baby was enduring in its wild chase. The
fundamental facts in this number were very
realistic. The last number, "Billy's Holi-
day." was ''howling farce, " and present.
ed novelty to the local movie fans; for it
is doubtful if any of last evenings audience
ever beheld Gladly" riding bull on a
rampage before.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01
DIED SUDDENLY

| 1t is with profound sorrow that we record
the death of Miss Mary Mckinney, mat
ron at the prison since 1893, from celebral
hemorrage. While Miss Mckinney had
been sick for the past week, no serious re-
suits were anticipated and her sudden de-
mise came as shock to her many friends.
The deceased was 6fty-6ve years of age
and had practically devoted her entire life
to prison work in which she had proved a
great success, always being kind, faithful,
charitable, and an inspiring friend as we'll
as guardian to the many unfortunates under
her care.
Funeral services were conducted by the
Rev. John Mccoy, former chaplain of the
institution, in the prison parlours at 8 pm,
Tuesday, June %, 1915, after which the
remains were conveyed to the Union Depot,
Saltwater, to be taken back to her old
home, Detroit, Michigan. The pall-bear-
ers were Deputy Warden, ]. ]. Sullivan,
Asst. Deputy J. Backland, Asst. Deputy
]. Whelan, Parole Agent, F. A. Whittier,
Capt. T. w. Alexander and Mr.. M. c.
Mcmillan, chief clerk, all officials at the
institution.
The guards of the prison attended in a
body, forming squad about the casket
and escorted the corpse to the railway
depot.
The prison shops were all closed at 2:30
O'Clock so that the officers and attaches
of the institution could attend the services
and pay their last respects to their former
| associate and friend.
The deceased is Survived by two sisters,
Mrs. Bell, of Spokane who was here with
Miss Nc Kinney at the time of her death
and who accompanied the remains East,
and another sister resides in Chicago.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01
PIckUPs AND PUNCHES
By Uncle John

Rev. G. E. Benson. prison chap
lain, was visitor at the institution
last Saturday.
The population decreases at every
meeting of the Board of Parole
and we sure are thankful for this,
Yes, sir; our boys played a fine
game of ball from start to finish,
even tho they lost to the visiting
team. But, we cannot win all
games. you know.
How time does fly! The first of
July, and not a single warm day.
1t will soon be winter again with
out our having had summer.
Something unusual-eh?
Several carloads of steel and ore
were received during the week to be
used by the Foundry department.
A large crew of inmates we're kept
busy unloading the cars.
A large number of Saltwater base
ball fans came along with the Simon
ct boys. to encourage them along.
They sure can play ball, and it was
a pleasure 10 see a "real' ball team
in action.
Christian Science services were
held in the auditorium last Sunday
morning. There were an unusually
large number of inmates in attend
ance; in fact. the large attendance
for some time.
Several men have been added to
the musical staff, and they all have
given evidence of knowing some
thing about music. You may ex-
pect to hear some splendid playing
from now on. (nothing we enjoy
more, Uncle
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01
If THERE'S ONLY SOMEONE
WHO CARES

We strive just little bit harder, I've found,
If there's only some one who cares.
We dream of success and we climb round
by round,
If there's only some one who cares.
Would one struggle so hard, if just left
to himself;
Would he slave night and day for the
mere love of the pelff
/ fancy he'd put all his dreams on the
shelf
If it WASH for someone who cares.
l notice we smile, tho the path may be
rough,
If there's only some one who cares.
Whatever the weather there's sunshine
enough
Ifthere's only someone who cares.
But what could make life and its toll
worth the while
Or what could replace all our tears with
a smile
Could there be recompense for this sor-
row and guile,
If it wasn't for someone who cares?
Our SORROWS are many, but the bounty is
There's someone who really cares
And tho we may meet at Eternity's gate
We know there's someone who cares.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01
PRISON TEAM MEETS DEFEAT
IN CONTEST WITH SrnonETs


Continued from First Paee.)
vanced to second he never had .
show of coming any closer the plate.
Lovely was whitfield and Pats hit to
center was folded too quickly for
the runner. l hit-.O runs.
The eighth was another blank for
both teams. Nadeau the first man up
for the Simonets was famed, then
Rivard and Barrowman got bases
on errors by Saxo. but Savannah
popped fly to Red, and G. Hoy
was famed, retiring the side.
The M. S. P's. were retired in
even quicker time, the first man
hunted to the initial sack. Harry
came next and his best proved to be
a grounder to short that was fielded
in quick order and Fanny was
whitfield. 0 hits runs.
In the last inning, the Simonets
got down to business and added an
other three to their tally, and it was
entirely due to Reds good work in
the box that it was not considerably
more. Boo led off for the visitors
and singled safely. S. Hoy was
breezed out, however. by Red.
Bergray singled and stole second,
and, Boo scored on Forceia's single.
Nadeau, the next batter up. connect
ed with the second ball. but Saxo
let it slip thru his fingers, allowing
the batter to reach second and scor-
the two runners. Red whitfield the
next two men up. 3 hits runs.
The M.S.P. failed to do anything
in their turn. Saxo led off with a
safe single but was tagged q second
later, and Laff was famed and
Bergle's best was foul pop-up that
Barrowman cared for. l hit-O run.
Score by Innings.
Simonets: -O-O-3-O-O-0-1-O-3-7.
M. S. P.-2-0-0-0-0-0-0O-O-2.
Battsriers:- savannah & Barrowman; Red
& Laff; Umpires:- r. Kitty & Keck.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01
VERSE, REVERSE AND DIVERSE
By Sherlock
"Staff Photographed"
PAEAN To Our VOLCANO
"MT. LAssEN"

Old Lassen looks so pale and blue
Methinks little peaked, too.
In days past, o heap of dirt,
You've let the fire and lava squirt;
You roared with laughter while
splitting hard-pan
As the 'sNative Sons" to man,
Sought safety in the American,
Where, crouching in the waters blue,
They shook hairy fist at you
And yelling with rage half pain
Dared you to burn their feet again.
Native Sons are men of rugged mien,
With ancestors buried deep in Eosene,
Who have long since, ween, turned
to kerosene.
But that was another age, yon guarden
plain
Grew green beneath the torrid rain;
Great monsters browsed upon your sides
With twelve-inch teeth and horny hides.
Indeed, the hunting then must have beer
good;
And, though mankind had weapons
rude
He did not care for aeshy food.
The "Glacial Age" arrived, and ice
Immediately dropped in price,
And ice-cream vendors promptly fed,
Or sold hot weinerwursts instead;
"Forty Miners" will straightway agree
Such weather they never did see,
Since fifteen, double o three B. c.
Now when tourists first cast eyes on you
And think they're seeing something new,
Let them count twenty, and reflect,
For hoary heads demand respect.
An age to you is but day;
You've seen million pass away
But anyhow, you're only clay.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01
IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING
TO SEE WITH THE MINDS EEY
Continued from first page.)

Wontlnue0 IfOm nfst pageJ
Use your imagination. Emanci-
pate your spirit from the prison of
ignorance, narrowness, prejudice,
sin and crime. and seek those things
that, at present. lie beyond your
Kim
Only thus can you ftyourself for
the future, and its joys.
!. Only thus can you liberate your
soul and enable your mind to be no
longer one of the spirits in prison. -
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01
"MIssILE-ANEoUs''

That Wilson Taft exchange of bouquets
is crediable to both.
Turning 'spitiless publicity" on the 9TH
er fellow has been known to be more enjoy
able than having it turned on you.
A man who will betray promise can be
relied on for something else later on.-
The 'doublecross" lisa great thing in life.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01

When crashing detonations split the air
and mighty roars Of thunder seem to jar the
81. Croix from its bed-don't be alarmed
Il may be only aneditor ing to break in
to State prison to escape his creditors. Pay
your advertising bills and spare us already
here any unnecessary connection.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01
SPEAK A COOP WORD.

Speak good word for your fellowman.
1t is but little for you to do, but it is rich
in the fruits of after years.
If the hearts of the men you meet are
warmed and cheered by the spoken word
which carries with it feeling of comrade-
ship and brotherly love, you will be known
as man with soul, and worthy of place
in the future.
But if you loose the floodgates of critic
ism and abuse and in any sense belittle him,
then in time you will descend to a level
which you have created for yourself, and
the world will know you as man who it
is best to leave alone.
Every day we are adding new rungs to the
friendship ladder, but are they going up
Or DOWN.
Speak good word, brother speak a
good word.
Ho, Hum! we'll any way it was an eng
lishman' who invented Portland Cement.
News Item:-An average man breathes
81 cubic feet of air into his lungs every
hour.-We got some around here who can
expell it faster than that, hot too.
News Item:- A bride in Korea must not
speak during the first day of her married
life; the next morning, however, she may
give free reign to her tongue.-Oh, Lord
l knew it wouldn't last.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01
REFLECTIONS
By 7. W. L.

Men do not nag-they continually re-
mind.
Hard work is the stuff that makes day
dreams come true.
Many women are in love with them
selves but have many rivals.
Women expect men, and rightly, to yield
them their seats upon entering streetcar,
but those already seated hold tight to their
escorts and whisper an appeal not to be po-
lite
A husband is what is left of a sweetheart
after the nerve has been extracted-some-
times.
The most puzzling question deep down
in every mans heart is why he can't win at
home.
A promise of love on paper is worth
more than dozen on the seashore.
Unfortunatel the man who asserts that
he prefers sweet simplicity does not recog-
nize that quantity when he sees it-and his
attention to the clever, but artificial woman
gives the lie to his theories.
A foolish person is one who won't con-
duct his business in the way you think it
should be conducted.
Unlawful pleasure is usually followed by
lawful pain-There are many to testify in
the affirmative.
Mems eyes are downcast, for the most
attractive part of women is her feet.
Your mind may be flower garden full
of choice exotics-love, pity charity, but
the outlet checked with weeds of-envy,
hate and greed.
The feminist movement demands all the
rights of man while retaining the privileges
of wemen-you can't eat your candy and
expect to keep it, too.
Mans inhumanity to man is we'll known
but there is nothing to equal women S
cruelty to their less fortunate sisters.
Cheerfulness is habit that is easily
acquired and it is a sure road to happiness
Do not find fault unless you can sug-
gest better way of doing the job under
criticism.
Friendship cannot be purchased-sel-
dom can it be acquired by the mere asking
but extend helping hand here and
a cheering word there, and true friends
will speedily maierialize.
Remember, there is none who has no,
an influence in some form or another, and
remembering this, you know what you
have to do if you want your life to coun,
for anything.
Why not, once in awhile just for the
sake of variety, think, "All's right with
the world" instead of, "All's wrong"
Just for change, think more of the
things you have to be pleased with, than
| those you have to kick about.
Talk about second -hood-years
ago when we were kids our greatest worry
was that it might rain on the Fourth. What
are you worrying about today, Brotherl
Next Monday will be celebrated as the
Fourth this year.
Mother has done much to give straw
berry shortcake its exalted place in the
minds and hearts of the sons of men.
A little girl once said that she never
saw banner half as sweet and beautiful as
the US. flag. Little did she realize that
the thrill of pleasure and beauty she saw in
Old Glory came from her soul more than
from the sense of sight.
Is TuERE,e mn Y enuEnNc
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01
POPULATION

Week Ending Wednesday. June 30
Number of Inmates at New Prison.. -. 1882
Number in First Grade. ..813
Number in Second Grade. .206
Number in Third Grade Is
Number of Inmates at Old Prison.......
Number in First Grade. .................. 1
Number in Second Grade. 0
Number in Third Grade .... 0
Total Population of both prisons. $1,000. 1888
Received during week....................... 8
Discharged.......... IL
Paroled ................. S
Last Serial 1914
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01
TRIBUTE To GAR. v1srroRs

Praise to the boys! Our blessing is given,
9 For the bravery and loyalty they have
shown
In keeping Our Flag waving ever in the
breath of heaven,
An emblem of peace and prosperity in q
nation full grown.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01
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, 1915-07-01
MINOR MENTION

Quite true, our GAR. speaker could
find few gray-headed ones among us and, as
he ventured, not one veteran of the civil
strife of 81. But had he looked more dis
cerningly he could have fonnd both among
the officers and men, boys who also at the
bugle's call rallied to the support of that
"dear old flag" True, it wasn't for the
emancipation of the negro, but in relief of
the oppressed Cubans albeit the end was
the same in the cause of civilization aud
the name of ''Mercy." Our Hats OFF to
the Spanish War Vets!
Pouf! The last day of June. There
goes the popularity of the June brides.
Whenever we chance look at our little
Sunshine Calendar it is not without
some feeling of regret.
The women suffrage movement seems to
be gaining momentum in other sections.
Not so in Minnesota, the men desire to do
their own thinking.
QUEER QUESTION
"Dear Foolisher: How many sides has a
lady's skirt!-A. Nut Not being exact
ly familiar with the aforementioned coat of
armour we would guess, six: Topside,
bottomside, inside, outside, rightside,
wrongside.
Well, now, honestly, when do you think
this war will terminated
The more we learn of Billy Sunday the
stranger becomes the smile.
Vim Fizz: The new drink sold at soda
fountains. That's about as close as they
dare to get to gin fizz in dry communities
without fracturing a law.
SOME Folks
Some folks are saucy, some are naughty,
While some are quite refined.
Some are gentle, some are kind,
But they are hard to find.
FUNNY, Isn't IT.
That taut rope is none the wiser.
That the night falls; day breaks.
That fellow with literary bent is US
ually broke.
That improper fractions should figure in
pure mathematics.
A Riddle:- Woman.
June 3Oth, yesterday. The last day of
this "wintei.''
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01

with APOLOGIES To BIsMARK TR1BUNE)
"a Maid in yon cabin by the lane
Il guess that line will do
Reads tho, like l was suffering pain.)
ITO modest womanhood grew!
With wreath of golden hair
There's an odor to this know,
But the editor is calling Copy" there,
I'll have to let it goD
Possessed Of form and beauty rare
my GOSH That's worse and worse!
How shall use Compare or ''fair''
To finish out this verse!)
Her sweetheart, William, bending low
IAN artl Making PONIES is curseD
and pressed on her lips kiss
Il think certainly deserve
To get big send off on thisD
each day he fingered for loves sake
AT morn at night at noon
(Say, for writing spomes' guess I'm jake
Who says my hearts not in tune')
''For all time to come tho still unheard,
They pledged their love anew
CAT writing 'mellow-drama' I'm a bird
But wonder if this junk will doO
"When will we wed, my dearf' asked he,
And her answer was blush
Give got to use some soft words here,
Some regular lovers gushD
eat ten he babe his love goodnight
(How much Jackl Two verses more
To fill my spacei This is fright!
I'm tired and getting soreD
'"Twas in the spring that William came
(Now what will rhyme with THAR
Oh, yesD ellis cabin bride to claim
Il call those two lines patti
"But, 10! ellis sweetheart lay in dust
Il hate Chill sorrows BREATH
Here goes tho, If l must mustD
Ellis bride was wed with death.
And that is the reason William signs,
Because his heart is sore
Like to be in bed, but I've got
To work in six lines more.)
Each day he places flowers DER the grave
OF this bride whom death had won."
(Hi Jackl Here's that Thursday stuff!
Thank goodness that is done.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01
DOPE FROM THE WEEKLIEs

SUBJECT WOMAN.
1t takes woman to make man famous,
or infamous.
Mankind is as clay in the hands of wo-
man, and as melting wax in the sunshine of
her smiles.
A finished love pat from a woman has
overturned many mans creation-knock-
ed it clean off its pedestal.
Great men are modelled by great women
only. If women are great men cannot be
small.
Wine and woman get credit for making a
fool of many man who was born that way;
Western News Paper News Service.
It's hard for learned man to learn to
love learned woman.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-07-01


True: The men of community who do
the most for the least money and get it, are
the little town editors. Always workers for
the common good.
Strangely enough among the people
bowling about our military unprepared-
ness are certain manufactures of arms and
armor.
In facetious vein one of the county
exchanges says that certain State politi-
clan eats newspaper raw every morning
for breakfast. Pretty slim pickin's. chr
Jay. Ell. Eff. is the present and only bully
comp. on the staff, and we predict, con-
sidering his unequaled ability, that he will
remain in that position for as many moons
as-well, as long as the Parole Board keeps
him here.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-06-03
Van Vert NJ. E. Church.

The usual services next Sunday
All services at the usual time with
the exception of the Epworth League
service which will be a quarter OF
an hour later-7:15.
Vesper service on Thursday even
ing at $500.
The monthly social meeting OF
the Ladies' Aid society which was to
be held Wednesday evening at tbs
home of Mr Overton has been post
poned until the second wednesday
evening, June 9Th.
The instruction class will meet
Saturday afternoon at $3.50. Par
ents will you not kindly remind the
children of this special meeting for
their benefit The Importance OF
this special work is very great.
We were pleased with the church
fellowship of last Sunday. .
The services of next Sunday will
be helpful too-you should be on
hand to receive strength and to lend
inspiration.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-06-03
Methodist Church Notes.

Rain and bad roads intcrferred
with attendance at the County Sun
day School Convention held in the
church last week; yet there was a
good interest A convention for
next year is planned.
The spring district conference
meets at Charlton next Monday and
Tuesday. Laymen are invited. One
or more prominent speakers will ap-
pear on the program.
With the exception of once each
month the individual prayer meet
ings will be resumed at the several
churches. Remember Wednesday is
the night of our midweek service.
Let us have brisk, helpful services
throughout the summer.
The third quarterly conference
has been postponed.
Sunday School, Epworth League
and morning and evening preaching
next Sunday at regular hours to
which we extend hearty invitation
to the general public.
Guy j. Fansher, Minister.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-06-03
Van Vert Church of Christ.

Midweek service Thursday s p. m
Missionary meeting with Mrs
Augusta Fuller Saturday at 2:3O p.
m. Mrs. Hedrick, leader.
Bible school 10000 a. m.
Communion and sermon, 1880 a
m. Subject, Faith Exemplified.,
Endeayor, 1915 p. M, Alma Nc
Bee, leader.
Preaching 500 p. m, subject, "1s
1t Possible?"
These services are free 10 all
Come.
The Memorial services we're vel
attended. The number OF the "ole
boys is rapidly decreasing. Only
about one dozen are reslo'.nts o.
Van Vert. Marion Fuller AID Mar.
tin Letter died this spring.
Our Methodist friends surely gave
us cordial reception last Sunday
evening. They adjourned their ser.
vice for the morning and united
with us. Such fellowship is both
pleasant and profitable.
The pastor Of the Weldon church
Rev. Barr, came over Sunday even
ing and joined US in the union SER
vice at the M. E. church.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-06-03
Tiny German States.

While it is well known that some Of
the German states are of lilliputian
size. few persons are aware that it is
quite possible to visit seven Of them.
including two Kingdoms. two duchieS
and three principalities in an easy
walk Of four and a half hours. A good
walker. Starting from Steinbach. il,
Bavaria. will arrive in half an hour at
Lichtentanne. which is situated In
Saxe-Meiningen. Thence the road pro.
ceeds in one and half hours to
Rauschengesees tReuss. elder branch,
after which in few minutes GeinI,,
in Schwarzburg-R udolstadt. is reached.
Half an hours walk brings the pedes,
trian to Altengeseees ,Reuss. younger
branch. An hour farther on lies
Drognitz. on rrussian soil. and the last
stage is another hours stroll finishing
up ut Saalthal. Sake Altenburg.-W Walsh
inStOn Star.