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The mirror., 1915-03-25

Manager Paddy of the Green Sox,
has been busy scouting for new ma
terial during the past few weeks and
if rumor be true has signed up some
very promising young ones. When
the season opens the fans will miss
a number Of the old faces from the
lineup; notable among these will
be Jonesy and Big Chief. However,
with what Paddy has of the past
seasons team, and the newly ac-
cquired stars he expects to have
nine that has never been equaled
before to do honor for our city,.
Things are certainly coming to a
pretty serious pass these davs," re-
marked Manager Paddy. Now
what's the trouble?" asked the Ed.
"Trouble!'' Paddy steamed, why
some of my most promising recruits
for the coming season, men whom l
had bound by the strongest of con-
tracts, waited till we were ready to
begin spring training then they
jumped their contracts and lands
with the FederaIs. They're playin' In
Kansas now; but just wait, I'll get
along without 'em!" And Paddy
moved away with a satisfied smile.
The mirror., 1915-03-25
Our Weekly Comique

Our Printing Crew it is under
stood has started Greek Letter So
ciety. 1t will be called the "Damma
Pi." But of course that will all de-
pend upon the Editorial temper.
No man or two( E)man should
settle down in life until he or his
rib are financially able to settle up.
-(How about this of Mpls. Do l
strike the chord harmoneous?")
During a recent execution of some
MSS, and its final burial in the ed
itorial dump. Uncle Goshdingit,
who usually "pall-bears" at such
functions, was heard to remark,
"Whillicans! I've met Sherlock and
he seems sane, at least he manages
to keep out of the observation
ward, but oh lor'! when he gave
birth to brain child he must have
had chill" Pretty frank, eh?
The mirror., 1915-03-25
HOMELESS

When the wind blows shrill. with dead
ly chill, an we sit by the cheerful blaze, do
we ever think of the homeless gink, ago
ing his weary ways? The daylight's gone
and we sit and yawn, and comfort is all
around; do we care whoop for the dismal
troop adrift on the frozen ground? You eat
and drink and count your chink as you sit
in your easy chair; and you've grown hog
fat, aud beneath your hat there hardly
sign of care. Do you never pause as you
ply your jaws, devouring the oyster stew,
to have sigh for the waits who lie out
doors, the long night through? 1t was good
of Fate that she paid the freight, and
planted you here at ease, while the other
lads, who are shy of scads, must sit in the
park and freeze. But she may repent ere
your days are spent and juggle things all
around, and the bo may sleep on your mat
tress deep, and you on the frozen ground!
Walt Mason.
The mirror., 1915-03-25

The latest acquisition to the U. S.
Navy Is the most powerful dread
naught afoat. the Pennsylvania
which was launched Mar. II. 1915
and will be ready for actual service
by Feb. 1916. Espiscopal Bishop
Berry of Pennsylvania read pray
er for the welfare of the President
and the people of the U. S. and
trusted that the dreadnaught would
be measure for the maintenance
of peace instead of an engine of dis
truction in warfare. Let us hope
this trust will be fulfilled and the
$13, 100000 which it cost the govern
ment in the construction of this
most formidable battleship is we
deem. we'll spent.
How many times we have heard
men remark with sincerity, that if
they only had some one outside that
would give them an opportunity to
demonstrate their desire to make
good when they leave this lnstitu-
ton, by providing them with en-
ployment that would enable them to
fulfill their desires. True there are
many staunch friends in this field of
benevolent endeavor, but still there
is ample room for the enlistment of
those who are interested in the future
welfare of their unfortunate brother.
Cooperation in this direction aud
friendship are the released mans
most urgent need towards establish
ing himself on a firm footing when
returning to life's work in the out
side world.
John Hays Hammond inventor
of the wireless directed torpedo has
now perfected his latest idea in the
form of new projectile. This is
one of the most terrible engines of
warfare death-dealing and confla-
grafton spreading bomb. Construct
ed in the ordinary form of a projec-
tile, yet containing far more disas-
ferrous ingredients in the form of
thermit, which by special method
of ignition becomes a white hot
molten mass that will penetrate the
steel plates of any battle ship afloat,
spreading flame and destruction in
its path. In addition to the thermit
bomb in the projectile there is ar
ranged compartment loaded with
hydrocyanic acid that when explod-
ed throws of instantaneously dead
ly gas, overcoming all life within Its
proximity. This is another invent
ion to aid the expanding factors that
make up the horrors of war.
The mirror., 1915-03-25
PICKUPS AND PUNCHES
By Uncle John

o. B. Johnson is again on the sick list.
Rev. Benson was visitor at the institu
ton on business last Thursday.
Mr.. Amidon was visitor at the library
last Wednesday with his friends.
Mrs E. Mcintosh escorted friend thru
the entire institution last Monday after
noon.
Guard Welch escorted party of friend:
thru the library and all the shops last Sat.
ursday.
The Foreman of shop K escorted severa
parties of friends thru the institution last
week.
Warden Reed escorted party of friends
thru the various departments last Sunday
afternoon.
Asst. Deputy Whelan escorted several la
dies thru the institution last Thursday pay
ing the library a visit on the tour.
Asst. Deputy Whelan escorted several
ladies thru the hospital and greenhouse in a
tour of the institution last Saturday.
Steward Humphreys escorted party of
friends around last Monday visiting the
greenhouse and hospital on the way.
State Agent Whittier ercorted a party OF
friends thru our Auditorium after which
they made close inspection of the shops.
We asked a guard if there was anything
in his department. He said: "No, all we
have in here comes from the Old Place. y
House Steward Westlund gave us sup
prise in change of fare last Sunday morn
ing as a reward for a little extra work which
was enjoyed.
While night guard Hinton of cell hall A
is on the sick list, guard Fitzgerald, the
cold Standby is holding to duty in the
formers absence,
The White choir is in need of good voic-
es, Bass preferred. Anyone in possession
of such should apply to Deputy Warden
or Musical Director.
The monthly supplies orderd by the in
mates for March were received in the cell
halls last Friday, keeping the hall Captains
busy for several hours, as the supplies
ordered were large.
The movies and other entertainmentsthe
Warden gave us must have something to do
with only twelve men in third grade-one
out of every hundred Let's be good and
thereby clean out third grade.
The mirror., 1915-03-25
VERSE, REVERSE AND DIVERSE
By Sherlock
Our knowledge Spigot

How many seeds has a pump
kin?''-Some reader may oblige.
is there a place in this State
called Paradise?-S Several.
What will remove pimples from
a face?'-A shave.
How can / develope a negative?
Propose.
is it good form to wear a rented
suit?''- Have the rents sewed
up.
Gould one sell dry wines in a
dry state?"-Yes, one could.
What is Haxtum?''--Not in the
directory.
The mirror., 1915-03-25

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., 1915-03-25
TELLERGRAMS
By Eqwo Animo

daring nature, but do not utilize il
to their mutual benefit, by daring to
do, that which is right.
Silence may be golden to some
folk way of thinking, but it is 9
knSS#nn fast that that slsennSSe ssenSSe Is he fun
damental factor in the production
of the habitual crouch.
We cannot improve upon Gods
most perfect creation, man, but we
can encourage the spiritual forces
that predominant in man by improv.
ing the intellectual status, that create
a compelling desire to concur in Gods
wishes, for mans eternal happiness
The excellent papers read at the
quarterly meeting of the Chautauqua
Circle last Sunday were indeed a
revelation. The members have oul
sincere congratulations for their
commendable efforts in producing
these splendid papers for the intel
lectual and interesting program
which was enjoyed by all.
The hardshipsin life's battle, must
be endured and fought out, for they
needs must be. For those who do
not put forth their energy in their
daily tasks, but carry the white flag
of self surrender, there is no victory
toward which they can look and
cherish as their own, which energy
and will-power would have won for
them,
Mr.. Christensen the new musical
director seems to believe in the ad-
age that practice makes perfect, for
he has endeavored to have two Or
chestra rehearsals day for the past
two weeks. We trust his efforts
will be thoroly appreciated as the
time utilized will prove great bene-
fit to the members and make it pos
sible to render more interesting and
pleasing programs in the future.
An eminent surgeon stated recent
ly, that the decided increase in
operations for appendicitis among
men is attributed to wearing belts
instead Of suspenders which has be-
come a custom in the last few years
He pronounces it very injurious to
mans physical welbeing in general
There may be considerable truth in
this statement, but we are not en-
gagged in the manufacture of these
articles. 80 have no opposition to
present.
The most daring and widely
known aeronaut. Lincoln Beachey,
tried once too often to tempt fate
and lost his life in San francisco
Bay. While attempting the sensa.
tional 5000 foot perpendicular drop
his monoplane collapsed and carried
him strapped to the machine to the
bottom of the bay. The q. S. loses
thru his death one of the most wide.
ly experienced and courageous o1
birdman. as well as very able in.
structor and lieutenant of the u. S
aviation reserve.
The largest fleet ever assembled
by the United States is at Guantan.
amo numbering S3 war-ships. W.
trust their presence in southern
waters within so short a distance
from Mexico will have the desired
effect, without an actual demonstra.
ton to enforce that which must
eventually be observed by the war.
ing factions in the stricken country
the strict compliance of requests
made by Uncle Samuel, as he does
not wish to enter their family quar-
rel unless it is absolutely necessary
Let us hope it will not become nee
essary.
The mirror., 1915-03-25
KaSuaI Komment

Our friend Compo. of the Mirror
force informs us that 353-A has re-
turned to B. Thanks old chap, but
we'll miss L.P.F.
Many thanks to you Mr.. Editor
for your exchanges. Ever welcome
Sherlock! ever welcomed!
Vot lss it now Uncle John? Are
you holding down the chief librar-
ians seat?
Many thanks fellows for the ex-
changes that have been delivered to
my Den" A-407. We have your
No. and will send others as they ar
rive.
The mirror., 1915-03-25
The Various Sexes


(anent your clinging vine
dope A. Nobody
Woman is clinging vine
Who loves to twine
About some sturdy pine,
And whine:
"Oh Paul,
Take me to the bali!''
Women is hop vine.
Amt man the sturdy oak!
When well house broke,
He'd rather stay at home and
smoke
Than go.
Because he has a corn on his toe
Which is no joke.
1t dosen't seem quite consistent
to pray for peace with one hand
while shipping ammunition with the
other.
We herewith acknowledge with
appreciation Mr.. Editor and Comp.
the respect paid to quotations,
pauses, dashes, and a halablew OF
other significant sign posts in the
art literatesque. Thanks fello VS..
(Sherlock)
The mirror., 1915-03-25
The Cheapest, Dearest Crop

We don't need immigration
To increase our population
There are other ways of doing it
if increase is desired;
We can't produce prosperity
By giving much to charity
This Made In Europe" label on
our farmers makes me tired.
Then boost for home production,
Also make this wise deduction
That the home grown boys are
better than imported ANY day;
Hist you! Get busy with all vigor
To increase the census figure,
Not forgetting to demand the
label Made In U. S. A. "
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09
AiMUsEM. ENTs.
AZ the Lyric.

One of the best and most interesting
pictures shown here for some time
was presented at the Lyric Wednes-
universal favorite. appeared as Helene
Of the North" an exceptionally clever
and well-presented picture, both as to
acting and the story itself.
Helene bearing tells her story Of her
early life at a fashionable party in
Dublin, and as she tells 1t the story
is flashed upon the screen. How she
falls in love with a mounted police
officer in the Canadian northwest, and
later faces the choice of saving her
fathers or her lovers life. and how
by an extremely clever ruse she is
married to the man she loves while n
half breed thinks she is being married
| to him, are all we'll and Interestingly
told Then at the end comes the big
gest surprise Of all, when the story
goes back to the party and her lover
appears as the guest of honor a real
| live lord.
| The great charm of the picture lies
in the fact that it is the unexpected
which keeps happening. The audience
is continually being surprised, and the
interest is exceptionally well -sustaineo
thruout. There are plenty of thrills
with some very beautiful scenery, and
Miss Clark's acting is excellent, as is
| that of the other members Of the cast
Altogether the picture is one Of COM
polling interest, and the large aud
fences present Wednesday night were
| kept in suspense to the end.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09
NORTHWESTERN AND G. g. w.
PUT LOCOMOTIVE IN PATH OF
EAST MAIN EXTENSION.
CONTROVERSY is SETTLED
EARLY; LOCOMOTIVE REMOVED
Railroads Claim Iowa Railway and
Light Company Had Failed to Sign
Agreement For Maintenance Of
Crossing and Plant Locomotive in
the Way-SoIution 10 Peaceful.

The path of the Iowa Railway and
Light Company across the Northwest
erns siding to the Britain & Co.
packing plant was blocked across the
Main street crossing, by the steam
roads, the city was preparing to clear
the street, and the Northwestern and
Chicago Great Western, which blocked
the utility company's route. were
, standing pat early today, in what had
the appearance of being track cross
ing controversy. Later in the fore
noon an understanding was reached
and the blockade was removed.
The Chicago Great Western locomo-
tive that was placed on the siding
across the route Of the street railway
company was removed shortly before
noon Manager Charles Munson, OF the
Iowa Railway and Light Company,
said it would put in its crossing across
the Northwestern siding before Sun
day, and have its fair grounds line
connected and completed.
Crossing Blocked in Night.
The railroads openly acknowledged
, that they blocked the proposed cross
ing Of the street railway company in
the night for the purpose of preventing
the Iowa Railway and Light Company
from cutting thru the Northwestern's
track The track belongs to the North
western. The Chicago Great Western
is a lessee of it. The c. g. w. fur
nished the locomotive, because the
Northwestern did not have one con-
venient for use, and employees Of both
companies Jointly switched the loco
motive to the crossing in the night
and left it standing there. The loco
motive was left standing SO that 1t
blocked about half Of Main street.
City Threatens Action.
Locomotive engineers were left in
charge of the engine. Word that the
locomotive was standing partly block
ing East Main street stirred the city
to threatened action.
Councilman Ed T. Austin. superin-
tendent of the streets and alleys de-
partment, notified the Iowa Railway
and Light Company that when 1t was
ready to build to notify the city and
| the police department would clear the
street Of the locomotive.
| Any such resort to force was not
necessary, it proved. Manager Munson
reported the blockade to his general
officers at Cedar Rapids. Arrange
mentS were mace ny tHoI1 Will SAAo
Northwestern. so that the locomotive
was removed peacefully.
Agreement to Be Signed.
It develops, according to the rail-
! road agents, that the Iowa Railway
and Light Company had been asked to
| sign the usual agreement regarding
T, the maintenance OF the track crossing
before the work was begun. The Iowa
Railway and Light Company had not
done so, the railway men said. and the
local agents of the Northwestern and
Chicago Great Western were in
structed to block the crossing until
such agreement was signed.
Oral assurance was given the rail-
roads, it was said this morning, that
formal agreement would be signed
later. On this understanding the steam
roads withdrew their blockade.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09
CREAMERY PICNIC HELD.
Rain and Bad Roads Keeps Crowds
Down-Einish Program Friday.

Rain and Bad Roads Keeps Crowds
Dow-Finish Program Friday.
About Ave hundred were present at
the fourth annual picnic of the Min
erva Valley Creamery Association, held
at the Clemens park Wednesday. Due
to the threatening weather and the
muddy condition Of the roads. the
crowd was not as large as in former
years, but those present enjoyed the
affair very much.
The program was carried out as
scheduled during the forenoon and
early in the afternoon. Prof. Howard
II. Barker of Iowa State College,
Ames, gave an address on Cow Test
| ing" at II o'clock, and Senator Joseph
Allen, of Pocahontas, gave talk early
In the afternoon. A big picnic dinner
was served at noon.
In the afternoon the ball game be-
tween Clemens and Albion was started
and four innings were played When
rain stopped the proceedings. The
| score was / to / at this time. The
game will either be played over OF
! started from where the teams left OF
Friday afternoon at the park. The
races will also be run off at that time
and the Lisccmb band will give con-
| cert in the evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09
MAKE PLAN FOR PAVING.
Supervisors Submit East Main Street
Project to Commission.

Project to Commission.
The proposal to pave certain small
sections Of tho East Main street Toaa
near the Iowa river that are subject to
overflow has been submitted to the
state highway commission. County En-
gineer Moorhouse has prepared plan
of the project as suggested by Super
visor G. R. Lynch that must be APP
proved by the highway commission be-
fore it can be carried out.
This plans provides for grading up
and filling the road from depth OF a
few inches tn two or three feet from
the first to the third bridge except In
two places. These two places that it
is proposed to leave at the grade as 1t
now is are 10 be paved according to
the plan. The pavement proposed is
concrete, six inches thick and sixteen
feet wide, with aprons on each side
extending three feet down the embank-
ment Of the road. One piece OF this
pavement would be 10 feet long and
the other 40 feet. The estimated cost
of the paving and grading Is s1,6Ol.
The paved places in the road would
be the lowest points on the road for
distance of q quarter Of a mile or more.
It is over the road at this place that
the water flows when the river gets
ont Of its banks, and paving the low
places would, to all purposes, make
them waterways in time OF high water
when the flood water would still over
flow the road where 1t was paved.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

Dummies above Mason City. Herbert
names Durham, Coyle. Hammer
schmidt, Rapp, and Richardson as the
Marshalltown veterans. Four Of these
men are admittedly veterans. but In
the case Of Coyle the Bunny manager
Is in error There are two Coyles in
organized baseball. and one of the
players by that name has played in
leagues higher than Glass ID, for pc
Rod Of more than thirty days. This
is not Bob" Coyle, OF the Ansons,
however, and the Arson first sacker
has made affidavit that he is not a
veteran as defined in the Central as
ISOLATION rule.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09
Straight Link Hat
No Lonssr Necessary
(0uidIe e Dsa,sty.y

(0uido 70 0oauty.l
A simple and .hAsmlsas nn!A. hetAerte
little used for the purpose - peUvel
% wonderfully elective % Huiak9 ess1..
bids fair TO becoms .aI M AEA" xoy
may DO surprised to learn that this Qrod:
", z nohHias w.. nes: T.: H s's S
you see how prcttily II dries In the mos1
misunderstanding caarIA sytrls AnA crlnklAa
you could wish for. II makes fine
soft and lustrona-
A few ounces Of liquid silnerine. which
can Of course be found in any drugstore.
neither sticky nor greAU. but quite pleas.
ant to use. It should be applied at nigh1
with q clean tooth br,lsh--a perfectly
lovely wave and curliness VIII be IN ev3.
dence In tho morning Best OF all, one
who acquires the stlmerine habit need
never again resort to the barbaroos curl
Ing Iron
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09
MANAGERS PICK STAR TEAM.
Two MarshaIltown Players Chosen Fo,
Places on C. A. Honorary Club.

FIdCCS OV ~ ~ SsSVS'o'y O'SSe
Six Central association manager:
have responded to request to pick ar
all-star Central association team. each
submitting his own selection and the
players most often chosen beine
selected for the honorary aggregation
Two Marshalltown players were chosen
by the managers. who named Slattery
and Richardson. Burlington is givei
six places on the team. Muscatine four
Cedar Rapids and Marshalltown tive
each, and Waterloo and Mason CIT.
one each. No Clinton or Keokuk play
ers were named. The team chosen fol
lows:
Hasbrook, Muscatine. first base.
Harmon, Burlington, second base.
Runser, Muscatine, third base.
Lunte, Burlington. shortstop.
Brennan. Waterloo, catcher.
Hruska, Muscatine. catcher.
Collins, Cedar Rapids, outfielder.
Meinert, Burlington, outtielder.
1 Stanley, Muscatine, outfielder.
Slattery, Marshalltown, pitcher.
Baichley. Burlington. pitcher.
Garrett, Mason City. pitcher.
Mellinger, Cedar Rapids pitcher.
Miller. Burlington. pitcher.
| Richardson. Marshalltown, pitcher.
McGlade, Burlington, utility.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09
NOW 2,7oe
Public Schools Show Gain Of 42 Over
Last Week. and 1871 Over Same Day
Year Aeo-High School Has 619.

Enrolment figures completed today
by Superintendent A. Palmer. Of the
public schools, show total Of 2.7O9
in school today. This Is an increase of
forty two over last week. and ISL over
the same day a year ago. The high
school enrolment Is 6l9.
The enrolment this year Is the larg-
est in the history of the schools. last
years figures having been the largest
up to that time. The gain OF 1S1 over
a year ago is most satisfactory one,
and is a confederation of the growth
of the city as shown by the recent
census.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09
SECOND "oLD CARDS" PICNIC.
Rain lnterferes With Enjoyment Q
Native Sons and DAUGHTERS.

About seventy five residents OF Mar
shall county who We're born here fifty
years or more ago and arc still living
here. attended the "Old Cards" picnic.
held at Marion Cords shack on the
Iowa river Wednesday. A picnic din
ner was enjoyed at noon, and short
business meeting held. The old offt-
GERS We're elected, with the exception
Of the secretary. This office. which
was held by w. II. Arney last year
was given to George Gregory for the
ensuing year.
The other officers elected We're:
President. Marion Gard; vice president.
George Hauser Lscomb; treasurer.
Mrs. Susie White. The picnickers
were forced to return nome early In
the afternoon because Of the rain.
Flowers were sent by the association
20 Mrs. w. II. Arney, at Des Moines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-09

that she was engaged to very rich
land owner. :.
"'weli, WELL said !. and here we all
thought you'd marry the eloquent
young preacher who took you ABOUT
SO much last summer.
1.-THE girl smiled.
"'Decds speak louder than WORDS
she said."-Cieveland Leader.