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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-03-23
he want of knowledge, of the want of wis

the want of knowledge, of the want of wis
dom. The world is not growing worse.
The horror of the worlds ignorance has
caused this war. The end OF this war will
result in choosing governing body Sc
lected from the civilized people of the
world. This war is the punishment, for it
is the failure to live and believe the word of
Jesus. Rulers have misjudged government
affairs. The men in the trenches do not
know what they are fighting for or they
would gladly throw down their arms. The
end of this war will only be to the path of
peace, one God, one humanity, one govern
ment, one great fraternity and United
Countries of the World. The world is just
realizing this perfection for which God Gre
ated our ideals Mr. Hall is very pleas
ing, interesting and entertaining speaker
and knows just what to say at the right time
in such way so as TO hold the closest at
tention of his hearers. HIS message is one
that should re-echo from one end of the
Universe to the other, and ring in the ears
of Rulers, Kings and Emperors, SO as to
awaken them to the realization of their
ideals for which God intended them, thus
bringing peace on earth, good will toward
men.
The Orchestra next rendered pleasing
selection, followed by paper by Mr.. F.
subject, "The Vocational Guidance of
YOUTH Mr.. F. plainly pointed out the
necessity of vocational education as pro-
gressive and economic part of our liberal
educational systems, and the crying need of
guidance for youths choosing life work. |
The subject was concisely covered and we'll
delivered by the author.
The cornet solo, entitled Romance, by |
r. ]. Reichkitzer was rendered with perfect |
technique. The Professor was enthusiastic
ally encored and played another solo,
Goodnight Dear, being heartily APP
plauded.
The concluding paper on the program
was double number by Mr.. L. including
an outline of the life of Edgar Allen Poe
and the recitation of "The Raven Mr..
l.. gave brief history of Poe's early life,
his early writings, his career as student
of West Point, and his lfe's history. Mr..
L. said Poe lived in an age of poets. He
was the first American to put the poe in
poetry M. L. concluded with "The Ra-
ven, stating that this poem has effected
millions in a remarkable manner, the in
tense melancholy which seems to predomi-
nate the poem thrills us to the soul. The i'm
preston left us was one of pleasurable sad
ness. Mr.. Is. diction and delivery was
forceful and entertaining, and "The Ra-
ven'' was presented in very high literary,
dramatic manner of perfection and such as
to hold the very closest attention and would
be great credit to the actor wherever pre-
sented. AS an orator Mr.. l.. would be hard
to excel.
The President said that much credit was
due to our Musical Director for this enter
tai nment, and that the Circle extends their
thanks to Mr. Hall for his kind assistance
at the Quarterly meeting thus concluding
the entertainment. We hope we have pleas
ed you and that you will come again. The
meetnn closed with selection by the Or
chestra entitled Panama Pacific.
Adjournment S. Sec
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-03-23
Cell Changes

From A to A-292-54; 34S-26O; 81
317;-323-292;-260-16I.
A--479-225 to Hospital.
From A-176-437 to Cot.
FromA-231-405 to Third.
From B to B-474-371; 494-139.
From Boss to D. w.
From B-419 to Cot.
From B-236 to Hospital.
From B to A-70-403; 376-393; 40
402.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-03-23
The Easiest Way

Glitter and gladness and grandeur, bliss that
is almost divine;
Hearts that are toyed with and furnished.
Souls that are squandered to swine;
Riches, aye, riches uncounted, things that
the Follies call fair,
Leisure, sweet, long hours of leisure, free
dom from nerve-racking care;
Never thought of the morrow, never a
dream of the end;
On with the dance and laughter, Passion to
spend and to spend
Flying, the night is full fleeing, coming
dawn of the day;
Live while the lights are brigh burning
live while we can and we may.
Deep in the wine wildly wallow, deep of its
falsity drink,
Surcease it brings and blessing; in, it will
not let you think.
Many's the thoughts that come rushing,
straight in the midst of the dim.
Many's the prayer that is whispered; many S
the pain in the sin.
Laughter, low, lingering laughter, echoing
down through the years,
Languorous lights and allurement, covering
all of the tears;
Money and music and madness, eyes that
are blinded with lust,
Dreams that are shattered and broken, hopes
that are covered in dust;
Smile, for there's wealth in the smiling;
sing, for there's peace in the song;
Block out the Spectre of Future-God in
your Heaven, how longi
Heart-ache and SORROW and sadness, tears
that are dry and unshed,
Soon is the swift hour all over, soon is the
wish to be dead.
Dead with the heart of maiden, dead with
the soul of girl,
Pure and untouched, and mistaken. clear
of the SenSuous whirl.
Die, all unIoved and unhonored! Can we
recall how to pray?
Go to your Makers Tribunal-Ye of the
Easiest way.-Edmund Leamy.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-03-23
EXCHANGE POEMS
From Here Ind There
The New Life

The past is dead,
Upon its head
I've placed wreath of hope;
Into its arms
I've gathered palms,
Triumphant is the note.
From prison bars
I've seen the star,
Within the blacklist night;
From DER the sands
I've raised nv hands
o, ship! with sail so bright.
The vale is deep
The pathway steep
But strength to climb the height
0 maddening hours!
Thy rising towers
Gaunt spectres of the fight!
The past is dead,
Upon its head
I've covered close the scars;
For through the night
I've seen the light
The miracle of stars.-Ex.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-03-23

Leaves From Our Poets
Because you love a poem,

Because you love poem,
do not try
Composing one, your sphere
do not mistake,
For many have an appetite
for pie
Who cannot bate.-sel
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-03-23
Inmates Attention /!

Hereafter should any inmate acci-
dentally soil or misuse the writing
paper supplied by the institution
for correspondence purposes, he is
requested to not further mutilate the
paper, but to RETURN it to the of1ic-
er detailed to collect letters. All
letters written upon anything but
the ENTIRE sheet ofregulation paper
will not be accepted for mailing.
J.J. SULLIVAN, DEPUTY WARDEN.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-03-23
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, 1916-03-23
Home Thots

Home Thots
By ]. B.
l miss the cows and chickens,
The moons all smiling face
Where cross the field and meadow
Its shades would softly trace.
| miss the coming spring time,
Where toll would just be fun
To do once more the seeding
In fields meath Gods broad sun.
Where orchard breathS are waited
To make more sweet mans toll,
III miss the pillow shares gliding
Thru moistened rich brown soil.
Where softer shades at eve-time
In creek bends dream-like lie
The belfry's chimes, and faces
Of neighbors passing by.
All these | miss and one face
Amongst the cows and chickens
That why | get sometimes, as
Lonesome as the dickens.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-03-23
Doubt

Tired? So am I. Let's rest.
Stop preparing for the worst;
Get ready for the best.
| fear that most of us are curst
With too persistent zest
At counting Ger the ills of life
Forgetting all the rest.
Disappointed? So am l.
My plans have come to naught,
And success has passed me by,
Nor given me thought
But no tear shall dim my eye
Till the battle has been fought
To fnish-live or die.
Heartbrokep? No, you're not!
You've too many blessings still
That you know can not be bought.
See the good forget the ill
Joys that comes to US unsought,
And abide with us until
We leave this earth worth spot.
o, Doubter Lift your eyes
From your little selfish gloom!
Beneath the wide blue skies,
0, see you not there room
For all the hopes you prize
Sometimes, somewhere, to bloom?
Stop doubling, and grow wise.-Fx.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1916-03-23
Chapel prngranr
~~e~-
Sunday Mar. 10Th

The following is the program rendered
in the Auditorium last Sunday, Rev. Ben
son, officiating
March Panama Pacific Orch
Holy Holy Holy Cong
Invocation ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Chaplain
Gloria ------ --------------------C Cong.
Scripture Reading -------- Chaplain
Hymn - Jesus is Calling Cong
Frayer-- Chaplain
Flower Song Water Lilies Orch.
Sermon ------- Chaplain
Hymn -----Precious Name Cong.
Benedlctlon Chaplain
March Our United Emblem Orch.
r. ]. Reichkitzer, Musical Director.
Population
Week Ending Wednesday, March ~.
Number of Inmates at New Prison. .IO24
Numbe in First Grade ..7S9
Number in Second Grade. ..2ls
Number in Third Grade ...... II
Received during week .............. 3
Paroled..... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Last Serial Numb ,52l5
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-22
Short Snatches From Everywhere

Arguments for sane Fourth have already begun
Why make II day Of peace this year as a reDuke
to Europe2-DetrOit Free Press.
The home rule proposal is one OF those com
promises dear to the British heart Wncn stisIy no
and settle nOthing-New York World
The Rockefeller Foundation has contributed $500
600 recently 10 the Of education But II neye
gives away gasoline That is worth money!
Angeles Times
1t is estimated the suffrage march cost $4,000
in brief the suffragists did not attempt 10 steal
march on anybody but paid for it in good nard col
Chicago Herald
In Buffalo OId-fashoned hOrseman mas bee
prosecuted for speeding 1t sounds like reninlscei
melody waited from the far-of days Of plush turn
ture.-Providence Journal
Gen Trevino and other MeNicans who appear 10 7
bent having trouble with the United states a.
going TO start something that VIII mean their oE
nntsh-NeW Orleans States
There are people who try 10 cross the street
front Of oncoming automobile. and there auto
mObilists who try 10 cross the track IN front OF
oncoming train-Albuquerque Journal
IIOyds report for Nay finds 100000 OF vessel
mage under construction in American shipyards
This is greater even British shipyards show
Is six times the total tonnage building in America
yards in 1912--Tulsa World
It a significant fact that many cities thrOughou
the country viii hold Fourth Of July celebrations
this year. those places that planning ceebra
tiOns propose to make them safe and in the sxi
treme.-Fond du Lac Reporter
OF single men without dependents in New Zealand
who gave personal for existing clever
described themselves as afraid" II these men were
a special reward for bravery.-New York Evening
Post.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-22

-9F muscles are neat, restless rub
Der bands concealed within the
4 legs. arms. and jaw Of man The
law muscles Of the average man are
sor,ewhat under-developed. as rule.
he is usually kept in q oowed state
,,5 not allowed TO mingle in the con-
vsrsstion in the gay. jubilant and IN
restrained manner peculiar 10 the
feminine gender. Specialists in dis
ssses OF the jaw bone tell US that If
nan were permitted 10 use these
,,,,,SoIss more his general health would
~ ir,proved and his teeth would last
longer
muscles are not bestowed upon man
FOR ornamental purposes but in order
- .eoure practical results Men who
i've in the great city and do office
-vorl< would have more muscle II they
r7on15 take a little interest in house
v-o-l- and HELM turn the Wrlnger or luE
s9-Dound baby around in the sIilall
1,,,7-z Of the night, instead OF allowing
fEsir wives to take On all the nluscis
- +ba family. Such men are unuer a
i-saz-v handicap when the time comes
+bs+ they want TO assert their authoE-
ifv- for then they are CONFRONTED WIN
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-22
Muscles Bestowed On Man For Practical Results
They, Enable Women To Lug 32-Poupd Babies

dav. else they viii deteriorate and be-
come as Iistless as a fat boy at a tenn
uerance lecture. The most heavily
Tnuscled animal in existence is blind
mule or a treadmiIl, which uses his
muscles oftener with fewer OppOrtuni-
ties to take a full breath than anybody
else. unless il is the man who is trying
10 feed genuine creamery butter TO
family of nine children on So week.
The muscles can be overworked. in
which event they viii play out like
decrepit suspender, but cases Of this
kind are about as scarce as straw
berries in a restaurant shOrtcake-
The professional strong man who
holds up q loaded touring car with his
stomach shows what the muscles are
capable of when the elastic has not
not been lost out of them The neck
Of the pugilist is also well supplied
with muscles. but these do not run very
far up into the head. We should all
aim to be muscular without becoming
erowthy. for we may encounter a sec
ond wife who refuses TO do all OF the
work The man with bulging muscles
like a champion wrestler in evening
dress is respected and feared. both at
home and abroad There would be
more male bosses of the family hearth
stone if every husband would swing
Indian clubs and toss iron dumbbells
two hours day
protected by George Matthew Adams)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-22
The Days Of Dust

Sometimes we complain of dust, both on the ground
in the air but pioneer physician Of the southwest
hastens to assure do not know what dust is and
then recalling the early days Of Douglas Arz, he de-
scribed conditions which many of well remember
in other towns Of the southwest FL Paso prominently
among them
1--WE expected the rain to pack the dust, but the rain
never came" said this pioneer. "The dust ground
into fine particles three six inches deep all streets
Our supplies came in by stage then and the spectacular
clouds of floating earth that followed the teams cling
to nv memory Oxfords not possible then. Most
Of US preferred to wear boots On windy day 1t was
worse than navigating London fog"
And still our leading towns Of the southwest, Doug
las included have had paved streets for sufficiently
long time that we have forgotten the dust clouds Of the
earlier days But have not forgotten to complain
now and then.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-22

trained in the work are the ones who
write the best, most Interesting sto-
res Of the courts"
Boys Of the city must observe the
law strictly applying TO the discharge
OF fireworks in the city limits. as IL
is very annoying during the present
discharge OF fireworks at this time
must be stopped and all boys arrested
on the charge viii be liable 10 a fine
iu the corporation court Parents OF
the boys should cooperate with the Of
fcers in preventing the firing off OF
crackers as numerous complaints are
made 10 the police daily. about small
boys in different parts Of the city
who are disregarding the law The
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-22
Patriotism Lives

The way young men are rushing to enlist in the na-
tonsl guard organizations proves those wrong who have
been CHARGING the present generation with lack Of
natriotis Provide the incentive, and men will enlist
be are crowding the recruiting stations IN IS states
now with only moderate prospect Of seeing action #
4 state war existed the rush would be many times
greater In Chicago alone the militia added about 1000
to its membership in a little than 4s hours and
nearly as many applicants were rejected because
thew failed to measure up 10 the nigh standards OF gov
eminent service Not only In Chicago but IN New York
and M and down the Pacific coast there similar eager
to enlist.
The rush to the colors proves Franklin K Lane was
as far wrong when he said, at Brown university I'VE
are too busy to fight" president Wilson when he
said: There is such thnf 5 nation being too proud
to fight"
Each IS half truth ana being only half true, Of
tends more than complete error. We are too busy
with constructive peaceful enterprises to want to fight
unless II Is clearly necessary in order that ught may
prevail and we are proud to fight Tor cause where
justice Is submerged and base motives exalted Otnef
wise we are ready at the drop Of the hat
Ready that is to say, so far as the spirit IS con-
cerned In the matter of guns, ammunition, food sup
plies transport aerial craft hospital equipment and
few small matters of that kind, never ready We
ready in the OF having large BODY OF
men fully trained and prepared for emergencies
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-22
What Happened To Jane
She Listens to the Story of Mary Baird's Sad Fate.
By VIRGINIA TERHUNE VAN DE Watch
lc0DyriEht 1915 star Company

Star Company
sane" Jane unused Then. with a shu
der, wish-oh. I wish the fam
might be sold ] never want TO SEER
again For" sinking her voice tOa
whisper. Il knew while I was the5
most OF the things you have told II.
That is why have not been more 81
prIsed at your story"
The doctor started. you knew me-
OF these things already" he exclaiuiI
Did you know" he paused.
Yes, she affirmed reading his L
spoken question 7 knew, I listeui
II was wrong. but I had TO know q
truth. I think with another shrdd-
that knowledge would have drivers
mad at last even if-even il
Her voice trembled and the te.s
came to her eyes
There, therew the physician sootla.
Don't try TO talk about It II is !
over forever remember You ud
never go TO that house again VI
you make me a promise 90
What is itT' she faltered
promise TO try TO forget the past. ?
is dead Try 70 look forwards
I viii try" she assured mir, ~
there's nothing 10 look forward to in 2
life now feel as IL the past year nj
been one horrible series OF mistake
as II I had sold my better self for
lInEorthys seheming self; as IL 1 III
thrown away my happiness and HI
bought misery and shmae- on. il 7 hi
only known II 7 had only known
You know now" he reminded b.
SenIy- While IL has cost you suffe
ing you have learned what is wori
while in life. We learn b. our mi,
takes And. Jane. you meant to =
what was right
Her Mistake.
Yes, she mused, 7 meant 10 :
what was rights I saw it. But
made the mistake or thinking that
wrong deed, or compromise with one
Ideals and faith, can bring lasting GOO
NO, dear her companion agrees
1t never can II we put our bunrlir.
fingers into the machinery OF life an
try 10 run il according TO our whimf
why. We get those same finger
plncneQ, that's all But. child. thin
now OF all the good you can do. an IN
happiness you can give, with what +
left OF your lie"
Yes" she assented softly. Z can hel
father and mother. That's what near
70 do an along. Only chose my ow
way Of doing Il. and so made matter
worse But don't you think have bee
punished enOugh2"
7 certainly do" Dr. Monroe smiled
ana you seem 20 forget that you mad
your choice from unselfish motives
L call them that" she corrected. .sbu
they were my selfish ideas OF unselfish
ness I was all wrong"
We usually are when we attempt {.
butt into Providence" the doctor re
marked dryly
Upon my word" he said sfterwar,
70 Mr. Evans. I don't believe that chill
IS bit glad that she has enough none,
70 keep her and her people in comfor
for the rest Of their lives. She certain
iy doesn't care a rap about it for her.
No AR Evans replied soberIy, ''sh,
paid too big a price for it.
fTO Be COntfnuedD
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-22
CHAPTER XII
."HAT is all. dear child I have
told you everything"

4 81
told you everything"
DR.. Monroe spoke gently and
affecuonately. looking down at Jane
Reeves's pale face
It was a fair afternoon in June The
invalid. couvalescent. but still weak,
had been carried down into the sitting
room. She would lie here on the couch
until dusk. when once more she would
be put to bed
Until today she had not been allowed
10 talk CT the change in her life and OF
the TRAGEDY that had brought il about.
Nor had she shown much curiosity
about IL
She recalled pei feCtiy the events Of
the Night On which UuCousciousEess had
Incredibly 1rswn q curk curtain over
the horrors she could not bear That
Curtain had lifted Eradually, and. as
the past events stood out clearly, one
BY one. before her minds eye. the sick
woman needed al. her strength to con
slider them. She had had enough to
think about without any more reveia-
tons
Blu this morning her husbands law
yer had come 10 see her Augustus
Reeves's viii had not been read yet, he
reminded her. Could she listen to il
this afternoon
She had said that she could and
would but had asked that Dr. Monroe
come and stay with her durinf- the or
deal This old friend who had brought
her back from the valley OF the shadow
OF death seemed strong staff 10 her
weakness
The Bequests-
So he had come. and had sat by her,
stroking her hand while she listened
Augustus Reeves had left the greater
part OF his property to his wife. al
though there was a beQuest to Mary
Baird. his housekeeper. and a generous
sum 20 go TO the Dutch Reformed
church of Milton.
The settlement of the estate would
be simple, as Jane was now his only
heir
Then she had thanked the lawyer for
coming. adding that she would like 10
see him again when she was stronger
Just now she could not talk business.
1t was after he had left that she
turned to DR.. Monroe. And now" she
said. Il want you to tell me the truth
everything. I can bear it
He had done as he was bid. watching
the white face for any signs OF Overex-
element
But. except for an occasional smoth-
cred exclamation. Jane remained calm.
Once. indeed, she covered her ewes with
her hand for a minute II was when
she was told OF how Mary Baird had
met her death. She knew that Mary
was dead. She did not know that she
had been drowned.
Il hope II was an accident Jane
murmured- "Oh. I hope il wasr
We will believe il was. dear child
the doctor replied Anyway. it's well
with her now
An Explanation
I'm sure she must have been in
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-22
ARnrT WATER-

Editor FL Paso Herald
have been reading OF late ABOUT ~
Paso's wonderful supply OF water, ana
ftE new reservoir What does Ii Easo
do with the water
Visitors from the east are surprised 10
learn that such q city can afford Dut
one public drinking fountain me
streets even are not sprinkled these not,
d11stv DAYS. It seems foolish TO be
spending money for more parks ana
l5If,-eva7s. when the children are lick
ing the MIGRANTS with parched tongues
trying to get drink
Everybody said the program on flag
Day was fine but the lack Of water 70
sDrfngle the street and the park came
near spelling It all
IN connection with this subject IS me
utter absence Of public toilets Maybe II
REQUIRES too much water 70 flush them
other cities not only have many public
drinking fountains and toilets, but
many public baths
when YOU land at the union depot and
want a drink. il costs five cents for a
Gun Tor a drink OF water)- If you want
10 wash your hands. il costs five cents
for a towel Cor the use Of the water)-
There is a certain hotel here which
has a sign over its basin which reads
FOR guests only" Maybe its water rate
r. too high.
1 believe the candidate who promises
TO change conditions in this matter win
be elected. He would, II the children
could vote, because they are the princi-
p'-i P. J. woods.