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The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-30

A New York doctor says a dill
pickle will do as much good as sui
phur and molasses in spring. And he
dares to say that, too, right in the
face of thousands of us who took
sulphur and molasses every spring
and are here as living evidence that
We recovered from whatever allied US.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-30
Estrayed, $4,000 Reward

l bald-faced bay mare, yrs. old,
VT. 1900; had mouse colored mare colt.
dark brown mare 8 yrs. old, had some
white on face and tan color aronnd eyes
and nose: Both branded j on right
thigh. Also light gray mare 9 yrs.
old, VT. l40O, white spot on face, with
sucking colt. Above reward paid for
8 mares and 2 colts, or $40 for mares
ana colt: III. ]. Wesley, Roman, ~
miles northeast. 12tf
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-30

In the wave of temperance which
seems to be sweeping over the world,
the moderation of speech and tenn.
perance of Judgment might, with
great advantage, be included. All
temperance is not that limited to the
appetites; moderation in all things is
the great natural law. -
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-30
Governor Directs Quiz.

Chicago, July 26.-Word was re-
ceived from Lieutenant Governor Bar.
rett O'Hara at Springfield. acting gov.
ernor in the absence of Governor
Dunno, that he would appoint at once
a representative to attend the inves-
tigation Of the disaster begun by
States Attorney Hoyne and federal
officials.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-30
Inspectors Say Boat Not Overloaded.

Inspectors Say Boat Not Overloaded.
Chicago, July 26.-Federal govern
ment officials began an investigation
to determine the cause of the acct
dent. Captain Ira B. Mansfield and
William Nicholas, federal steamboat
inspectors at Chicago, received a re-
port from the marine division of the
local customs officers that the boat
was not overcrowded. Three govern
ment officials were present at the
dock from an hour before loading un-
til after the boat sank.
Robert H. McCreary, chief of the
marine bureau of the customs office
in the federal building, was present.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-30
Germans Seize U. S. Ship.

Berlin, via London. July 26.-The
American bark Dunsyro, New York
for Stockholm, has been seized by
the Germans and taken into Swine.
munde.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1915-07-30

II in business there are more
streaks of lean than there are of fat,
be thankful that there is some fat, and
hustle for more.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-09-23
If change by lonely contemplation led,
Same kindred Spirit shall inquire thy fate

If change by lonely contemplation led,
Same kindred Spirit shall inquire thy fate,
HAPPY some hoary-headed Swain may say,
Oft have we seen him at the peep of
dawn
Brushing with hasty steps the dews away
TO meet the sun upon the upland lawn
There at the foot of yonder nodding beech
That wreathes it's old fantastic roots so
high,
His listless length at nootide would he
stretch,
sAnd pore upon the brook that babbles
by.
Hard by yon wood, now smiling as in
Scorn,
Mutt ring his wayward fancies he would
Now dropping, woeful wan, like one for
lorn,
OR craz'd with care, or cross'd in hope
less love.
'One morn l miss him on the custom
hill,
along the hearth and near his fav rite
tree;
Another came, nor yet beside tine rill,
Nor up the lawn, nor at the wood was he;
The next with dirges due in sad array
Slow thro' the church-way path we saw
him borne.
Approach and read flor thou canst read
the lay,
'Grav'd on the stone beneath yon aged
thorn.
The EPIrAPH.
Here rests his head upon the lap of Earth
A Youth to Fortune and to Fame I'M
known.
Fair Science frown'd not on his humble
birth,
And Melancholy mar'd him for her own
Large was his bounty, and his soul sincere,
Heav n did recompense as largely send:
He gave to Misty all he had, tear,
He gain'd from Heav'n Ctwas all he
wish'd) friend.
No farther seek his merits to disclose,
Or draw his frailties from their dread a.
bode,
There they alike in trembling hope repose,
The bosom of his Father and his God.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-09-23
Chautauqua Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Prison
Chautauqua Circle was held in the School
Room Sunday afternoon Sept, 10, 1915,
A President, vice president and secretary
were elected for the term of l9l5-I9I6.
Twenty members were present, and the
election showed diversity of choice. The
vote was close and displayed the interest
of the members in the occasion. Seven
new members were approved by the
Circle, 1t was decided after general dis
cussion by the entire Circle to talks up for
study during the term the following quest
ions-Immigrations; Agriculture; Big Busi-
Mss Literature and Timely Topics. The
Circle will hold debates on special oc-
casions.
The question of inviting outside talent
to assist at the Quarterly Meeting was
submitted to the Circle for vote. The
Circle decided bya vote of II to to invite
outside talent to cooperate with the mem
bers on the Quarterly Programs.
Section 9 of the By Laws of the Circle is
to be submitted to the Circle at the next
meeting for amendment. The clause to
be submitted for approval pertains to the
rotary order of reading and preparing
papers.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-09-23
Special Program.

In addition to our regular weekly movie
show on Wednesday Sept. 18th. we enjoy
ed the privilege of being entertained by the
Zuhrah Temple Ouartette OF St. Paul We
have had number of special features con-
tributed for our benefit at various times,
but never any thing that caused our heart
strings to witch with memories of days long
past and at the same time made our eyes
grow damp with merriment, as was the case
when the Zuhrah quartette got down to work.
Among the numbers rendered were; 81
Want To Linger,' "Irish Tango"
''Lucky Jim;' and, When You Wore A
Big Red Rose;" and score of Others
Every member was greeted by hearty
applause, and if the appreciative audience
had their way the Quartette would have
been singing to us yet. 1t was most
generous and kindly act of theirs to
furnish this bit of cheer and good fellow
ship to us, who are perforce shut away from
all the pleasures and enjoyments of Gods
land of freedom; and their visit here will be
remembered by all for many moons.
| We unite in extending to the members of
the Zuhrah Quartette our most sincere and
heartful thanks for the enjoyable entertain
ment they accorded us, and trust that they
may reciprocate the feeling accorded them.
We also extend to the management our
thanks for making the treat possible for US !.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-09-23
THE UMPIRE

Suggested by the Sank Centre Osakis
ball game early in the season, contributed
by our poet editor.)
A fan there was and he made this prayer
Gwen as you and H.
Only to murder that robber there
We called him the umpire who did
not care
But the fan-Wow Didn't he rave and
swear!
Gwen as you and H.
Oh, the hits we made, and the way we
played,
And the work of our infield band
All spoiled by an umpire who did not
know
(T'was the widest kind of rotten
throw
And did not understand.
A fan there was, and his goods he
spent
Gwen as you and ~
For sun-baked, uncushioned, twenty
five cent
Little bleacher seat; but, at that, it
meant
Seeing ball game, and so he went
Gwen as you and y
Oh, the game we lost, and the fame
we lost,
And the way those fellows famed!
But alas for an umpire who cannot
state
When a players safe on the old home
And cannot understand.
The fan yelled, ''Slide. you rabbit,
slider
Gwen as you and u
There were two men out, and the score
was tied,
And the throw from center field went
wide
An owl conid have seen it if he had
tried
Given as you and y
And it isn't defeat or the being beat
That stings like red-hot brand
But it's being robbed by man like
that,
And could not understand.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-09-23

We are pleased to inform our readers
that we have secured for our publication a
splendid short story of western life from
Its very title: Lost Cloud--Good Indian
is western, and as the writer is acquaint
ed, not only with the west, but as well
with the true American-the Indian and
their mode of life, it's hardly necessary
to say that the tale has realistic touch, or
rather twang to it that is irresistible. IL
will apper next issue.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-09-23
JOKER'S BUDGET
By Paddy

So far there has only been one graduate
in the night school during the present
term.
Section boss:-"I have now four men
and don't know one from the other
The other gent: well, why don't you
ask them their names?''
S.B. OH" never thought of that
Duke:-"I got this piece of cake and
as am not hungry now | will just dig a
hole in the ground; bury it and leave it
there till am.
Yes Duke but the chances are that when
you are hungry there may be four feet of
snow on the ground Duke: "Oh! never
thot of that
Scholar in night school; 81 have slate
and slate rag but when | wish to erase
figures off my slate have no water to wet
the rag with
Bystander:-''Why can't you spit on
the rag?'
Scholar: "Why never thot of that -
Mary had little lamb
That learned to shoot the shutes
But it died with fright
When it got sight
OF Mary new fall suit.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-09-23
'PICKUPS & PUNCHES
By Uncle John


Christian Science Services were held in
the Auditorium last Sunday morning
| which were we'll attended.
| The thanks of the whole community are
due to Rev. Benson for the splendid Song
Service he gave us last Sunday morning
Night School opened last Wednesday
with full house. Professor Holland,
who again has charge of the School was
present. A large corps of teachers are
selected to give their best to the men pro-
vided they are willing to learn.
The first meeting of the local Chau-
tauqua Circle for the year 19l5-l6 was
held in the school room last Sunday after
noon. All members were present except
those that left the institution. The annual
election was held and officers chosen for
the coming year. Pendennis was re-
elected Pres. Otto Mobile, Vice Pres. and
the Librarian, Secretary. With every
member doing his best, we see no reason
why we should not make hugh success
during the coming year.
They say that the world owes every
man living. Yes, but you will have to
hustle for yourself, or else you will starve
to death
Yesterday is gone, today is what
counts, tomorrow will take care of ITSELF
SO don't wait for tomorrow, but do your
best today.
The visiting gallery was filled last Sun
day morning. They must have suspected
that something good was coming our
way, and wanted to hear it too.
Rev. Overstock, and Miss. Lafoy both
of Minneapolis, who so kindly entertained
us with their many solos-both vocal and
instrumental-ca be assured that we ap-
preciated them and thank them heartily
for their kindness.
Rev. Mccoy, former Chaplain, was
in the park last Saturday shaking hands
with old friends, and making new ones
with his broad and cheerful smile.
That sure was the biggest crew of fans
in the park last Saturday)we have seen here
so far. And they did get their moneys
worth by seeing the M. S. P. win. 1t was
close shave, but a win is a-plenty.
That sure was the funniest kind of
play last Saturday we have ever seen.
Three Lake Elmo players ran for the ball
and all three let it drop, and the poor ball
crying: Catch me, I'm falling,'' WOW!
These days remind us very much of
the Old Prison, especially when Guard
Plante digs up those large tomatoes.
Professor Schmidt, musical director
has moved his family from St. Paul to Still
water during the week. A good move Pro-
fessOr,
Professor Holland was visitor at the
Institution last Thursday ON business, and
while here, paid the library visit.
Rev. Benson was a visitor to the In
stitution last Thursday on business at the
Hospital.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-09-23
BLONDY'S SPASMS
By c. L. w.

I'll bet my last Sunday pie against your
next Sundays plug that you won't find
| any one standing in the cloak room for
whispering in our school.
The night officer tells me he has light
job, lighting our pipes.
Talk about plagiarism, this paper find
has very few words in it not taken from the
dictionary. Look it up and see ii l am not
right.
l don't know of any one around here
worrying about the income tax
No, Verna they don't give us any face
powder or paint with the Mirror.
have not noticed any ''FoR RENT signs
around here lately. Have your
Just about my luck to have the place
quarantined the day my time expires.
They tell me a street car leaves the front
of this prison, every 70 minutes for up town.
You II have to show me m from Hudson
Even the cells in this place are in tiers
(tears.)
After carefully considering your appli-
cation for parole the Board of Parole re-
quests me to inform you that? "-x Il
And then it is either cheers or tears, but
never both.
Miss Today was escorted thru the in
stitution this A. M. by Mr.. Time. We
understand that they left Mrs. Yesterday
at the gate but would return to it to get
young Tomorrow who is expected to arrive
shortly.
l is found in time, prison, and inmate,
but, never in good company. parole or
home.
For sale: pair of shoes by young man
with leather sole (soul.)
When it comes to being a fan Uncle
Heinie is there first last and always. And
roots for the home team all the time.
Nobody home but the machinery and
that's moving.
Have you heard the latestl If not listen
for the bell at 9 P. M.
Mr.. Dugan LIST baseman of the Lake
Elmos, Mr.. Byers LIST baseman for the
Simonets, and Mr.. Stone "KATABY"
catcher for the All Stars; are not only max
ing base ball history, but friends as we'll a
mong the detained, who like true sport,
who can smile and jest in defeat as we'll as
in victory. Here is success to the above
gentlemen on every diamond EXCEPT the
M. S. P. as we must at all times be loyal to
the boys in grey.
Deputy ''Put this man balling.''
New Arrivals Not necessary mister /
bawled all the way down..
The Parole Board perhaps has not read
the story entitled: Ten nights in bar-room,
but they have heard the story of ten hundred
men in the "Pen."
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-09-23

them hard run but the Millers came out
on top as they usually do in their contests
with the Saints.
Mr.. Netheway asst. Attorney General
of Minnesota accompanied by asst. Secre-
tary of commerce at Washington, D. C..
were entertained visitors at our institution
last Wednesday afternoon they were ush-
cred over the prison by Officer Westby of
the printOrium.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-09-23

1t is we'll to consider how little 1t is
possible for any one individual to contribute
to the store OF human wisdom, So many
have added their mites to the little that
one knows of things in general, that the
portion one can add to the whole is very
small Vain indeed, is the claim of the
egotist who says did this, or discovered
that. Back and before him many have
helped to complete the idea or thought.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-09-23
The Crammatic Shark

The Grammatlc Shark
Close to the shores of things grammatic
There turks with ponderous verbosity,
A demigod intensely dOgmatic,
Possessed with great curiosity.
His appetite is grandly voracious,
He feeds on shants and aints
And other odds and ends loquacious,
Delights particularly in taints.
Oh, How wish some learned shark,
Or wisely brave dictionary,
Would grapple with this grammar shark,
And make him eat the entire dictionary.
Then o, what joy and gleeful gladness,
To us amateur aspirants to literary
longings,
No longer then possessed with fear ano
madness,
We could write and type innumerable
songings. endennis.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-09-23

If the dietary experts who promulgate
their bills of fare would leave in their esti-
mates of quantities, just a narrow margin
for the element of chance. they confer ia
vor on those who attempt to use the sug-
gestions. But when one is told to take one
pint of this, one pound of that and GER
taiu quantity of something else, the fear of
possible indigestion by over or under mea-
surfing the prescribed amount keeps many
from making the experiment.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-09-23
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, 1915-09-23

The critics say that the Mexican news
papers are continually abusing the United
States. With so many leading patriots at
the different seats of war in Mexico, it is
good policy on the part of the Mexican Ed
itors to berate outsiders. The United
States can stand the abuse, Mexico has the
Situation
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-09-23

The new Alabama Compulsory Educa-
ton Law provides that all children between
eight and fifteen years of age must go to
school at least eighty days ayear. If school
is good for children eighty days in each
year, why not extend the time to three
times eighty and give the children the re-
naming days in the year for vacations?
''If a man is a sane and sound man and
works hard, he must feel that everything
he does, every minute, is definitely con-
nected with main through-train purpose in
his life" Gerald Stanley Lee.
From Crowds.
Reports appearing in the news items
from Spain show strong tendency on the
part of the Spanish people towards revolu-
ton. The wise policy of the young Alton
so XIII has been the only thing which kept
the people of his realm from following Por-
tugal into an attempt at republican form OF
government. Could the Spanish people
maintain Republic?
1t is now proposed to have in Europe
Anew System of Diplomacy" Well
it is about time that the old European di-
plomacy was discarded. 1t resulted in war
and war is not supposed to be the end to-
wards which diplomacy exerts its efforts.
The citizens of Paris, France are SER
iously thinking of naming street in that
city after ex-President Roosevelt. ROOse-
welt Boulevard sounds rather classic and
would probably suit the French, but we
know him best as Teddy and T. R. Mel
Their of which are quite artistic enough to
grace the sign boards ola French boulevard.
What makes baseball the best of all
sports is the uncertainty of any situation in
the game. Saturday with two out in the
ninth inning and a runner on second base.
two strikes were made by the batter. Red
got into position to deliver the third strike,
but he did not, he did the unexpected.
Turned quickly, caught the runner off Sc
cond base, threw the ball to the basemen
who tagged the runner out.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-09-23
::PENDENNIS' CHAT!
By J. s.

There is some doubt as to whether the
old adage-"The better the day, the bet
ter the deed would aptly apply to the
Sunday work done in the eastern cartridge
factories.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-09-23
population

Week Ending Wednesday, Sept. ~
Number of Inmates at New Prison. 80. .1014
Number in First Grade. ....................81
Number in Second Grade. Iii
Number in Third Grade................. 26
Received during z
Discharged. ............................. 3
Paroled.. ...................... S
Last Serial Number. ..5O27
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1915-11-04
THE THRICE.A.WEEk EDITION
OF
THE NEW YORK WORLD
Practically a Daily at the Price of
a Weekly. No other Newspaper in
the World gives so much at so low
a price.

There has never been time when a
newspaper was ore needed in the
household. The great war in Europe
has now entered it's second year, with
no promise of an end for long time,
These are Notwithstanding events, In
which the United States, willing or I'M
willing, has been compelled to take
part. Ne intelligent person can ignore
such issues.
The Presidential contest also will
soon be at hand. Already candidates
for the nomination are in the field, and
the cam paign, owing to the extraordin-
airy character of the times, will he of
supreme interest. No other newspaper
will inform you with the promptness
and cheapness of the Thrice-a- Week
edition OF the New York World.
THE THRICE-A-WEEK WORLDS
regular su description price is only S1.00
per year, and this pays for 1855 papers.
We offer this unequalled newspaper
and the Sequachee Valley News togetb-
er for one year for $1.25, six months for
Csc, cast with order.
The regular subscription price of tho
two papers is $1.50
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1915-11-04

5pee,ai 10 ne Mos.
Pretty weather is the order of the
day.
C. W. Bell and family moved to
Crossville last week
Miss Bertha Smiddy is the new post
mistress here.
Willard Cummings. of Sparta,
spent the week end with Roy O'Neal.
Mr. and Mrs. Schuyler Moore have
gone to housekeeping on Church st
Mr.. and Mrs Oscar Austin. of Raw
enscroft, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs
Estin Irw n.
There has been a show in town the
past week. Everybody seemed to enjoy
to enjoy it.
Miss Fife Turner, who is assistant
teacher at Bon Air, spent the week
end with homefolks.
Miss Nell O'Neal has been visiting
Miss Daisy Haston, of Sparta.
There were $40 attended the fair at
Sparta from here. Clifty won twenty
four blue ribbons Hurrah for Cifty.
Chas. Jackson and Miss nellie
O'Nesl, Miss Florence Stone and Miss
Owen O'Neal were out kodaking Sun
day afternoon.
Nath jackson and family are pre-
pairing to move to Crossville.
Clifty is on a boom. working 8 days
and q or 2 nights a week
Mrs. Alton Girdley, of Wilder, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Crawford.
Bill Ashburn has returned from
Durham, Ga, guess Bill will sing
you the song, "Be it ever SO humble,
there's no place like home "
Ebert Ledford is moving to Oak
Street.
Miss nellie o Neal is the nsw clerk
in the Company store.
Miss Myrtle Ashburn went to Spar
ia shopping Saturday.
Mrs. J. D. Smith called at the mil
liner shop last week.
Mrs. Shelton O'Neal spent the day
with Mrs. G. w. O'Neal Friday.
Mrs. J. D. Smith and Mrs Geo W.
O'Neal were out car riding Sunday.
Mrs. Lester Clouse is house cleaning
this week.
Mrs. Russell. of Mexico, sang dur.
ing services Sunday morning
Mrs. j. D. Smith called on Mrs. ].
r. Colt Sunday.
As this is my first piece in about
one year, guess had better ring off.
X.