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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-01-28
AND A LITTLE GIRL LED HIM TO RlGhT


Continued from first page
found in my struggles that few moments
of silent communion, with the distant
children was quite sufficient to dispel any
notion may of had of giving away to my
base desires.
''And SO it was in little less than year
after my arrival in c., awoke to the fact
that had been able to conquer my worst
enemy, Strong Drink And in doing SO. l
had been enebled, to make fairly large Gil
Gle of respectable and influential acquant-
ances, and last, but by all mean of equal
importance, if not more, few good friends.
And of these the little Girls who had been
the cause of my reformation, were now my
inseperable companions,
''It was thru the same dear Riddles that |
met the lady who was to become my wife.
1t was bright warm afternoon in late fall
and as the Riddles had gone to Sunday
School decided to walk part of the way to
meet them. So we could have stroll in
the Park and enjoy the band concert, that
was always given there on Sunday after
moons. l had almost reached the church
before met them, and were accompanied
by young lady whom they introduced, she
it appeared was their teacher, Miss F..
| explained to them the way had planed to
spend the balance of the day, as the idea
was agreeable to all we set off together.
"Miss F., on further acquainted, proved
to be a very sincere christian and l have
| always felt that l owe much TO her for the
ready friendship and sympathy which she
gave me from the first; and today | believe
that her tactful help and prayers had as
much influence if not more than anything
else in bringing me to seek Christ S help,
to overcome my faults and to guide me
throughout my future life. In saying this
| don't for minute pretend that the part
in my reformation and redemption brought
about by the two little children were any
way less; for you must remember it was
they who began the work, sewed the first
seed and showed me the way to where was
ready and anxious to get aid from ABOVE.
And it was Gods will that the one chosen
by Him should later become my wife, and
thus thru His divine power be by my side
throughout my future journey in this world
| folly believe we will be together in the
life to come
Now, boys, it has taken me little longer
than thought to give you Dicks story.
But believe it is worth the time it took to
tell it, for we can all become nobler men
by taking lesson from this page of Dicks
| life. God often moves in very mysterious
ways and you have heard how, when He
was here among mankind, it was the little
children who were attracted to him more
| than thet elders. So it seems not only pos
sible but very probable that as the children
of old could detect the goodness of our
Saviour, those of today can in like man
ner pick out and bring to the surface the
best there is in us Sinners.
"Suffer the little children to come unto
Me and forbid them not, for of such is the
Kingdom of Heoven.'
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-01-28

Mr.. Nelson. of the tailoring department,
has system of keeping up the numerous
supplies that his department is called upon
to furnish. which we doubt can be equalled
by any other department. No matter what
an order calls for he is always able to fill it
promptly.
On the editorial page appears an exception
ally interesting as well as instructive Chau-
tauqua paper which was read before the
circle at their Sunday meeting. The SUBJ
ject is very ably handled by its author, and
we hope you will all find it worthy of
serious thought. Read it, everybody.
Cellhall Captains, Mr.. Broostrom and
Mr.. vollmer, were two busy men hereabouts
last Monday when the cell change bee in
vaded our peaceful and quiet city. All that
Mr.. Broastrom would say was; Tin very
tired" Mr.. Vollmer evidently saw us
coming, so we cannot record his verdict.
The State Board of Control held special
meeting at the institution last Monday,
Mr.. Vasaly and Mr. Swendsen being present.
After business matters had been transacted,
the two members made pleasant call at
the printorium, library, tailor shop, and
visited several other departments before re-
turning to St. Paul.
We have something good in store for our
many readers, which will take life within
the course of two weeks. Aside from the
able writer's we now have on the staff, two
more have at our request, decided to give
us something along the scientific line. Both
are able writer's and we can assure you that
thay mill riuo oil SOrpofhipU RI DOndpr
over
Captain Alexander says he has not even
as much as received cigar from the Mir
ror force for carrying the contributions and
subscriptions to our sanctum. Guess he is
right about that, all right, all right. He
surely has been on the jump of late, and he
has our sympathy as we'll as our heartfelt
thanks, with an extra ''much obliged to
rnn - as an assurance of our appreciation.
you,'' as an assurance of our appreciation
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-01-28
A NIGHT OWLS SCREECHES
By Frank

Yes and the anvil chorus has also started
working nights.
Eli is roping at present in place of F.,
who is on the sick list.
Officer Mckenzie showed lady through
the shop Friday evening.
Thankie Chief, same to you, better days
are soon in store for both of us.
F., who formerly ran set of spinners is
roping bales as steady occupation.
A new member was added to the night
crew and is doing the up and down on the
ball roller.
Starting Monday another crew was added
to the night brigade, they will operate
System No. 2.
We scribe's alfalfa crop is of the thin
growing variety. However, "Hope spring:
eternal etc, etc.
The day oiler of F managed to get hold
of small scale somewhere. Fine work,
Jimmie, Just what we needed.
Is IOIc1udn LcSu Sllll Ou tAC JOO IudlC
or was he lost in that recent blizzard we
had. Haven't seen him lately.
The machinery in the rope room has beer
treated to coat of paint and its appearance:
is greatly improved thereby.
L. B., of the preparation room is tenn
porarily on the ballers in place of the
regular man who has been assigned to
other duties.
The night chef is there all right, he
evidently has had considerable experience
in stewing tasty dishes and pie every other
night. Get that Sherlock?
Owing to the increase in the owl brigade
they have put another row of benches in
the dining room. Quite a family now
who sit down to the banquet at 80 P. M.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-01-28
BRICKBATS AND POSIES
By Uncle Goshdingit 1858

If Justice is blind, we would like to see
ii recover its sight.
If Ignorance is bliss, why inflict educa-
ton on the bliSsfull?
''Live and let live seems to be unpopu-g
lar in Europe these anxious times.
If one is brot to where one has to choose
between two evils, why not renege?
Why grieve about the long ago when i, is
better TO choose go along instead3
The lanuginous upper lip is multitudin-
ating within the infra mural domecile.
Heaven is far nearer the one who cult
Yates smile than the one that fosters
whine.
Thank you in advance for your contin-
uing kind favors MIR. M, Joe. and Uncle
J.. and others.
The posueu- is about as welcome to our
intra-mural land cape as wet snow ball at
the base of the neck.
Yes, the base-ba season for our Green
Seekers will open after the leaden flight of
only l1U, UUU,V1I ScCOHOS. E1OOIOO!
The slippery sidewalk has monopoly
over the malicious banana peeling these
days in promoting the surpriseful sudden
ness of sitting postures.
We often hear the report ''they failed to
follow up their success; that is chival-
ry, for even Success, it seems, would tire
of being followed continuously.
When asked her choice between caviare
and limburger as delcatessen, Duke indig-
. rsI. Ho,,sr,nd- nf tho r,rint nr,,r, with
nantly flounced out of the printorum with
a sobbing, wheezeful bark, which meant:
81 m neutral!''
The German fellow inmates In cell hall
B, to whom ] sent German papers thru the
kindness and courtesy of o,her fellow in
mates, will pardon the discontinuance of
the favors, as BIO has been transferred to
cell hail A. No. $50.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-01-28
CHAUTAUQUA SECRETARY'S REPORT

The Circle met as usual Sunday after
noon and listened to a very enjoyable pro-
gram. Mr.. A. B. c. lead the program
with paper on minnesota of the very
highest historical value. Amy attempt to
describe this paper would be unjust to the
writer, as he has set forth his facts SO con-
cisely, and treated his subject SO compre
henslvely that comment is unnecessary.
When Mr.. C's paper is published in the
Mirror it will we'll repay close and consider
ate study.
Mr.. E. M. read the second paper on the
program, ''Icebergs Of the North Allan
tic,' and treated his subject with thorough
knowledge, showing the dangers to COM
merce and overseas travel from these vag-
rants of the high seas. The paper abound
ed in data covering the sources, forma-
alton, and cratic movements of sea ice in
the north Atlantic waters.
The third paper was by Mr.. q. on "Rus-
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-01-28
NOTES FROM SHOP A
By II. g. n.

Good Bye, w. you are gone but not for
gotten.
This system will change to Manila 600
foot) on the first of the month.
MIR. E. c Williams escorted few per-
sonai friends thru our shop last Friday.
Our Parole Agent Mr.. Whittier, was seen
taking a few friends thru this shop last
Saturday.
Master Bob Williams in company with
another boy friend was a caller last Satur-
day afternoon.
Thanks, w. S., for the christian Her.
add We appreciate your kindness very
much, and will try to reciprocate.
If shirk today's task shall be adding
to my wasted yesterdays, therefore l must
endeavor to use my time and opportunity
to prepare my self for the future.
The prices on binder Irvine for the season
of 1915 are as follows: Standard 500 feet to
the pound, Cts. per pound; Sisal (white)
500 feet to the pound, cts. per pound;
Manila 800 feet to the pound, 81 cts. per
pound; Pure Manila $50 feet to the pound,
IL cts. per pound. All f. o. b. Saltwater.
These prices are three fourths of a cent per
pound on the Standard and Sisal and one
half cent per pound on the Manila below
last years prices, the price on pure Manila
is the same as last year.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-01-28
NOTES FROM SHOP E
By N. S. N.

If you can't be good, be as good as
you can.
F. is back in this shop after being on the
sick-list.
J. 6. was assigned line of spinners
Saturday.
There is still room for several new mem
bers in the Chautauqua Circle.
The man who helps himself is not always
the man that has what he wants.
There has been another new man added
to the baller force during the past week.
A. ]. was transferred from this shop to
the machinery department during the past
week.
Deputy Sullivan and Supt. Williams were
interviewing some of our spinner hands last
Saturday.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-01-28
TAILOR SHOP AND LAUNDRY
By KquO Amino -4O34

The star of HOPE shines brighter day
by day.
o, Be Joyful! not miserable, and thank
full that things are not worse.
Supt. Williams escorted party of friends
through this department last Friday.
The book merchant favored US with
volume from peggy" We sure enjoy
ed it immensely. Some more please.
Friend H. S. McD., we miss you very
much and trust you will be able to resume
your seat in the Harmony Club ere long.
Abe of the clothing department says,
"Nothing doing this time, but next month
sure. | should worry That's the sys-
TEN; always have hope and you II win.
say Paddy, have the famous Green Sox
signed up tor the coming season which
opens in only two months? How about the
new uniforms and outfit? The coin is burn
ing holes in our pockets.
Big Chief Likumstew is wearing the big
broad smile that always accompanies the re-
ceipt of a glory ticket. "Goingto raiseum
whiskers soon,'' he says. Both band and
choir will miss you as we'll as the Mirror
staff Good luck scout.
We note from the editorials of the Still
water Gazette, that the essential adjunct to
insure the life of newspaper is that it must
contain several good paying "aditorials" in
order to insure circulation of the editorials.
We reckon they overlooked the Mirror in
its 9th year when summing up. Are we
right?
Prof. Schmidt has been rehearsing the
orchestra this week with the several solists
and the chorus of thirty, prepatory to the
entertainment given today to the Washing
ton County Better Farming Association,
as guests of Warden Reed. We all endeav-
ored to the best of our ability to make this
occasion success and pleasant one for
our friends. We trust that the members of
the association feel that the hours spent
here were pleasant, as we'll as instructive,
as it was an exceptional opportunity to be-
come better acquainted with the industrial
development and also to enable them to
realize what efforts are being put forth that
have a tendency to advance the welfare of
the inmates of this institution along educa-
tional and vocational lines, and also improve
their moral and physical well-being.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-01-28
PICKUPS AND PUNCHES
By Uncle John

The drill was again postponed last Sun
day morning on account of too much cold.
Christian Science service was held in the
Auditorium last Sunday with the usual at
tendance.
Master Fitzgerald of the front Office, was
in the Auditorium with gentleman friend
last Saturday.
State Agent Whittier escorted party OF
friends thru the various departments last
Friday including the greenhouse and hos
pital.
Master Horace Whittier escorted several
friends around last Friday, and made a
short pause in the Auditorium and admired
the scenery.
Several new songs have been received by
Prof. Schmidt, which are the latest craze OF
the whole country; especially the ''Orches-
ira Rag is beauty.
Supt. Williams of the Irvine department
showed party of friends thru the institu-
ton last Friday and they inspected the
whole place from "A. to L.
The road monkeys were kept very, very
busy for several days during the week in
shoveling snow, and it looks SO now as il
we are going to have some more.
Warden Reed held his monthly inter
views with the inmates at the Deputy War
den's Office last Friday, and as usual the
line of inmates seeking an interview was q
good sized one.
AS we are writing our weekly report
there comes the familiar sound, tick, tick,
tick. / guess it must be Paddy writing Z
tick. l guess it must be PADDY writing (
letter TO his Molly o; telling her: darling
if you don't get this, let me know
Supt. Ross of the Farm Machine depart
ment was in the Auditorium several times
during the week with friends. Mr.. Ross il
very fond of Irish music. and we are more
than glad to accommodate him. Come a
gain, please.
The Chautauqua meeting in the schoo
room last Sunday was good one. Three
new members being on the program, anC
the papers were very good indeed. Toe
bad we did not have more time for discus
sing the last one.
We understand that the president Of
the Circle and the editor had little politi-
cal conversation in regard to papers and
other political matter to be published in the
Mirror. Aha, now we know why GER
tain individual is taking physical exercise
Captain Alexander's two sons were in the
dining hall last Sunday during eating time,
and they are looking so exactly alike as on
ly two twins can look, and yet they are
not. We have seen them grown up from
little boys to noble manhood, but we new
er saw the likeness so much before. The
Captain has reason to feel proud of his
boys.
The President announced last Sunday
that the second Quarterly meeting of the
Chautauqua Circle will be held in the near
future and that he will not spare time or
money to make it the best that has ever
been held in this or any other institution OF
like kind. The President is assured OF
several good speakers. The orchestra will
do its share, and we are sure those who are
selected to write papers will do their best.
We see no reason why we should not pull
off program worthy to be remembered
by all here
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-01-28
WOOD SHOP SHAVINGS
By slam

''Step lively was mailing wind shields the
other day.
Singletrees and eveners have started to
come forth.
Yellow pine rollers are being piled up to
dry in shop o.
Hereafter, the Norske will be known as
"the band-saw artist
Pop suffered from toothache the other day
but he stuck to his work; he is never off
the job.
Rip Sawdusterson has his hands full now;
you should see him handle the large oak
planks with ease.
We enjoyed the pleasure of taking dinner
with Sully, last Thursday, and we take
pleasure in announcing that he is a likeable
chap and good entertainer as we'll.
Move, one of the proficient men of this
department, has just completed tool-chest
that we pronounce exceptionally fine, and
believe tina, if same were purchased outside,
it would demand good price.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-01-28

STA and its People, a scholarly effort,
Discussion of Russia and things Russian is,
ally so among the English speaking peoples.
In view of this fact it is very gratifying to
listen to or read an essay so admirably
balanced as that with which Mr.. Z. favored
the Circle.
Owing to lack of time, the Critics re-
port was brief, but was full of the snap and
vim which Mr.. ]. M. always infuses into
his criticisms.
Entertaining discussion of all these pa
pers was extensively INDUCED in; the pro-
gram as whole making this meeting one
of exceptional value to all present.
Adjournment.
I. X. F.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-01-28
OFFICERS DINING ROOM
By d. 1919

Officer Philbrooks is on the sick list
The asst dishwasher says, "not yet, but
Soon."
Rev. Benson delivered splendid sermon
last Sunday morning.
House Steward Westlund is the busiest
man in the institution.
Say 444-A A, live in the detention ward,
what about exchange papers?
Warden Reed entertained the members of
the Board of Control at IL clock lunch
con Monday Jan. 18th.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-01-28
POPULATION

Week Ending Wednes day, Jan. 27
Number of Inmates at New Prison. .1157
Number in First Grade ..........S6
Number in Second Grade .253
Number in Third Grade. IS
Number of Inmates at Old Prison. . II
Number in First Grade ............ IL
Number in Second Grade. ... 1
Number in Third Grade ..... 0
Total Population of both prisons .ll69
Received during week. ......................... 8
Discharged. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 5
Paroled ........... ........................... 0
Last Seria, Number.. 1898
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-01-28
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, 1915-01-28

All inmates will have a
NEW LETTER PAGE NUM-
BER during this week.
Watch your incoming mail
and card you receive.
Watch for NEW PAGE
NUMBER on your incoming
mall
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-01-28
SPARKELS FROM SHOP D.
Bp C.. R.-4234

This is my first attempt.
One of our men is in the hospital.
Just to think of it l, $50 spools of Irvine.
Not a word-another night crew, tbs
said.
Don't forget that today is the time, and
not tomorrow.
NJ, says l have ode trop' in French.
Too much or enough.
1900 pounds every day, everybody
hustles in our shop, and it's some clean at
that.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-01-28
Cell Changes
Up to January %

All B. = 48l-5I 116-48I 1890
335-310 90-33I.
All "A. y 366-2I 1896 212.358
1899 56-22 134-179
19l 3o8 l47-191 $500
206-2l2 9-lO3 179-137
137-l34 358-264.
A to B. 51-25 22145 337-335
1862 40 29-116
To Hosp 113-b Cob l82-a 3S3-a
232-a
To Third 274-a 424-a Ash 467-b
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-01-28
CHAPEL PROGRAM

The following is the Program rendered
in the Auditorium last Sunday, Rev. Ben
son officiating:
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-11-14
WANT PAVING BUT
LAW DON'T PERMIT
Sand Springs Too Progress
sive For the Oklahoma
Statutes.

After the people of Sand Springs
had made all arrangements for paw
ing property there on Main street,
running north from the Katy rail-
way, a distance of six or eight blocks,
and east on Broadway to the edge
Of Sand Springs, they found that they
had become too progressive for the
laws of Oklahoma and that as long
as they were residents of town"
paving would be most expensive
thing.
The Oklahoma law, it is said,
makes no provision for a town to
pave unless the cost figures in the
same as delinquent taxes, making the
proposition extremely prohibitive.
All plans for the paving had been
concluded even to the sale Of the
paving paper, which had been con-
tracted for oy the Sand Springs State
bank 1t Is now a question whether
Sand Springs will delay paving until
special act OF the Oklahoma legisla-
ture will make paving regular at that
place. or whether the town will have
become a city early and will no: there
fore need a special act TO permit IL
to catch up with its own progressive
ness and growth.
In the meantime, having been de-
ried the privilege because of law. the
town is procuring cinders from the
smelter there and all of the import
ant streets not to be paved will be
ballastcd with that material. Grading
work preliminary to this improve
ment will begin tomorrow morning.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-11-14
DECEMBER 3 TO Be
WHITE PLAGUE DAY
Churches Will Observe a
Statewide "Tuberculosis
Sunday" This Year.
Special to Thr World

Special to III, World.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 13.-Tu-
berculosis Sunday has been fixed as
December by the National Associa-
tion for the Study and Prevention Of
tuberculosis, and the Oklahoma as
sOciatiOn, which is a branch of the
national organization, of which Dr.
j. G. Mahr of this city is secretary,
will observe the day in the state.
Doctor Mahr has sent to many of the
ministers of the state outlines for
sermons or lectures to be given on
that Sunday. In the past this day
has been observed over the state as
representing the great Interest that
has been taken in the movement for
the prevention of the dreaded disease.
Beginning with December 5, the
day on which sermons are to be
given, the national association, aided
by it's auXiliaries throughout the
United States, will put on a campaign
for a week between that date and
December u, for the purpose of
arousing interest in the movement
Later, about Christmas time. Red
Cross stamps will be placed on sale,
the receipts from which will go into
u fund to be used for the benefit
of patients suffering from the disease.
For the past two or three years Doc
tor Mahr has conducted campaigns
in the state which have been at
tended with considerable success, the
interest growing each year.