The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-08-05

Thursday August 5th 1915.

Thursday August 5th 1915.
Today is my birthday. am twenty
eight years of age and have never dissipated!
Yours to persue, the Mirror.
Minneapolis is certainly becoming quite
a city according to the figures of the lately
completed census. The mill city has slight
ly over 100000, of population and we
would Judge the half million mark in five
wears time will be about the flour city's gait.
Rumor has it that Beau Esprita aspires to
don an M. S. P. uniform and give the fans
hereabouts the pleasure of witnessing some
real classy "ball." Well, Beau if you can
play as we'll as you write you should have
been on the diamond long ago. However
its not too late yet. We can certa inly
promise you loyal support.
Warden c. S. Reed held his regular
session of interviews last week. There
were large number of inmates up to see
him.
Prof, Schmidt and Usher Heather return
ed from their vacation the first of the week.
Both gentlemen report having spent very
enjoyable holiday. Asst Deputy Back
land and officer Montgomery left for their
vacations last Monday. Wewish them the
best of luck By all reports available the
fish are both plentiful and biting easily;
at least all returning sportmen report big
catch.
The grounds of the institution just now
dresent a regular fairyland appearance.
Flowers are in full bloom everywhere, the
beds along the side of the building and the
walks are simply a mass of bloom and
their fragrance permeats the whole enclosure.
Jay M. is getting to be some job expert
nowadays. He has an ideal opposition for
this kind of work and is handy in the art.
He recently was promoted to the head of
the lob dept. and is now Mr.. Gallagher's
chief assistant.
There were quite number of prominent
local men here to view our most recent ball
games. Warden Reed occupied the post of
honor on the visitors bench and among his
guests we noticed former prison physician
DR.. D. ]. Merrill, Rev. John Mccoy, our
former protestant chaplain. and Editor Eas-
ton of the Saltwater Gazette. The party
included as we'll men of both financial and
industrial prominence. We were pleased
indeed to see SO many men who are at the
top of the ladder in life's battle on our dia-
mond; for it shows that there are many of
the right kind on the outside who take an
interest in our welfare and that we can rest
assured of fair show to make good when
we again Join the outside throng.
We have Just learned that an entire etch-
ing set has been ordered for the Mirror, so
before long we shall be able to brighten our
paper with sketches and cartoons; for we
have very able artist on the staff who
knows the trade, or should we say art.
Yes, sure it's none other than Goshdingit.
And he is sure there when it comes to the
crayon.
Among the teams to appear here again
in the near future, are the Simonets of Still
water, Gross Bros, of Minneapolis, Oak
Park and Hudson, so you can readily see
that we shall have an Al class of ball right
along.
The fans certainly owe the prison man.
aeement and officials debt of gratitude 1t
will be hard to repay for the interest they
have always manifested in providing the
hest available clubs to contest with the locals
ON our. diamond, as we'll as assistance and
announcement and many kindly acts they
have extended to our team, as it was only
thru their we'll directed generosity that tbs
"boys" have been enabled to reach their
present high efficiency.
We are pleased to be able to inform the
inmates that the State Board of Control has
annoin,ed resident dentist to this institu-
ton and in the future those wishing to have
their teeth drawn will be Obliged without
cost: while others who may desire filling
or other dentistry work done will only be
required to pay for the cost of material
used-dentist's services are free. Thus it
will be readily seen we can all keep our
"ivories'' in good repair at very nomial
cost. A welcome boom indeed, for one
and all herein.
Claudio. one of our most recent arrivals is
fast learning the rudiments of feeding the
rolling machine. Kal, his tutor, says he's
as Quick and knowing as squirrel.
Officer Westby, combines the duty of
assistant usher with gaurd ofthe pfintorium.