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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-05-24
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philosopher procIams that you conquer evil
only by denying its verity"-sort of denying that
mud is wet earth.
When you do unto others as YOU would have
them do unto you" he sure it's in complete accord
with what YOU think will be DONE to you!
If more folks would put as much trust and faith
in Bible verses as they do in newspaper headline
versions wars could not thrive.
When in the dark don't add to it by questing
doubtful sources for light
One can overdo ideals by constantly exaeger-
ang the lesser evils in order palate the greater.
Russia seems to worry the neutral and Allied
world consideraby-"it was 50 sunderland made
of various political plans scrap of paper''
While the b. c. of !. is waxing fat, the high cost
Of the b. G. of is waxng' the fat out of the pocket
book
The "selective draft" will no doubt prompt
some to seek protection for cold feet" by avoiding
draught.
Freedom Of the press is interpreted by some
papers to assume freedom to knock and SANDER
everything and everybody not in accord with their
narrow bias this is unjust-therefore absolutely un-
American.
In the flying of flag there may not seem to be
much deserving of particular attention. yet there is
right and wrong way even in hosting lowering,
and sauting with flag. as there is with everything
else" says exchange, regarding this much mooted
subject. especially during these days when every
American should know the correct custom regarding
national flag, and says further, that: in the first
place flag should lie hosted sunrise, and lowered
at sunset, those hours possible. This is
invariably done all government buildings, ships
and forts, with only marked exception: namely,
, when such places are IN state of siege the
that flag lowered in the face of enemy is
regarded acknowledgment of defeat. So, if
you fly your flag all night you desire to intimate to
your friends that your house is beleaguered pre-
sumaby by robbers. the sheriff. or the police. As
is generally known. flag half mast is signal of
DEATH and when the union is reversed, one of
distress: but, when flag is seen both at half mast
and up side down it is sign of dire peril and the
most urgent need of assistance.
In the actual hosting and lowering of flag
there is rule to be observed. Founded, like most
other rules. upon A flag should not be
up with jerks. but hauled up steady, Ly pulling
hand over hand, until it reaches the block Then
the lines should be hauled taut aud made fast so that
the flag will fly, perhaps half foot from top
and two three feet out from the staff. In such
apart from its slovenly appearance. flag
thrashing in high wind is likely to snap the ropes
and 1t will much quicker A glance at
flag flying fort or a man.of- war will show
how much is taken is this respect.
In the matter of saluting with flags, yachts or
merchant vessels dip, lower and raise their flags
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-05-24

1t is apparent that there can be no happiness
where there is fear. And fear is always mark If
ignorance; that which one understands he new
er fears Educate yourself and know the truth about
life"
The grit to stick and wait is the principle re-
quirement in who desires TO win his way
through ifes battles. Courage and success 90 hand
in hand"
Some people act as though they would forget
time"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-05-24

Observation-Disclosures submitted to the Mir
ror for publication must be absolutely orisnal: not
original. PROPER credit must be siven if known: #
writer name is not known. it should be speci-
fed by said contributor. Should contributor fail
to comply with this request he will henceforth be
dropped from the Mirrors contributing staff.
Signed by Editor.
Approved by Warden.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-05-24

NOTCEIn order regulate the conduct of this column in
mates their register number and lock number
to all queries submitted for publication. Inmates names, of
course will not be published only the initials of each quers
being used (Ed)
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-05-24

published in the Minnesota State
in edited
aims be home to encourage
public with the prisoner to peno
dispelng prejudice
the sinister fallen mans selfredempton
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-05-24
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NOTICE TO INMATES

For the benefit inmates
that Their hours give
ing an education our Might scoos or who need helpful nioma
with be privileged to use the Query column You welcomed
kind collaboration Of Miss Miriam Carey Supervisor Institution
will gladly endeavor to supply the requested Information
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-05-24
NOTICE TO INMATES:

privilege sending
to this should write
address
hand Officer desire
will
of
folded the
follow
dayo on which is delivered to cell.
CHURCH NOTICE.
Services in the Prison Chapel at nine o'clock Sun
morning, Protestant and Catholic service alternate
Sunday Rev. c. e. Benson and Rev. Fr Corcoran. Chap
lans.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
Beauty in Small Houses.

Small houses formerly We're almost
universally considered as cheap houses,
not from u cost view point, but other
WISE This fallacy has been exploded.
Formerly, because house was small
and perhaps cheap in appearance, its
lapses of good taste in architecture
and finish could be overlooked.
Good taste is now invariably prac-
ticed in constructing small houses.
Those who do not exercise discretion
in building details and decorations
make a grave error which they fully
realize when the building is completed.
Small houses, when miniatures of WELL
built dwellings, are enhanced in value
and attractiveness. They should be
simplfieatiens of larger and more
elaborate houses. The same diserimi-
nation used in constructing large
house should be exercised on smaller
scale for the small dwelling.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
The "Cork Convent"

A striking curiosity near Gintra,
Portugal. says writer in the Wide
World, is an ancient convent built
partially in the interior of an immense
rock. The convent is situated in a
very isolated spot, and was formerly
surrounded by a dense wood of cork
trees. The convent is known as the
Convento da Cortica, or Cork Con.
vent" for the reason that the monks
cells, chapel, kitchen and refectory are
all lined with cork to keep out the
damp. From 1860 to 1884 the convent
was inhabited by an order of monks
known as the Capuchians a remarka-
bic feature of their religion being that,
except on certain occasions, silence
was obligatory. Since 1884, when the
monasteries and converts of Portugal
We're dissolved, the convent has not
been occupied, though it is open to
the public, caretaker residing there
for this purpose.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
WHERE TURTLES COME FROM
Thousands of Sea Tortoise Make An
nuaI Pilgrimage to Ascension
island to Lay Their Eggs.

The city fathers are rot the only
people who have the privilege OF eating
turtle soup. observes London Answers.
The lords of the admiralty could, II
they liked. make a monopoly of the
real article, for they hold sway over
II. NJ. S. Ascension-whlch is not
ship at all, but an island-where the
turtles come from.
Ascension island is very lonely
spot. Its nearest neighbor is st. Helena,
800 miles away. Ascension is half the
size of the Isle of Wight, and has a
population of 120-Or. rather, a Grew
for the people are almost entirely naval
who live ut the garrison station of
Georgetown. The law of the island IS
the word of the commanding officer.
Ascension is mainly noted for the an
nual visit of huge sea turtles. They
come in thousands to lay their eggs in
the warm sand. 1t is probable they
have come for tens of thousands of
years. Some of them weigh as much
as 700 poundsl Every time they come
the inhabitants of Ascension take toll
of them. storing them in fenced pens,
and eventually killing them for food.
whilst a few of them are invariably
sent to the lords of the admiralty as a
present from Ascension, a present
which is greatly appreciated.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
BASED ON ANCIENT CUSTOM
Superstition Regarding Seeing the New
Moon Through Glass Is Older
Than Christianity.

"Don't see the new moon through
glass" thousands of people are just
now saying. The superstition is based
on a custom older than Christianity,
and enduring in places, travellers may
tell us. to this day, says the London
Chronicle. The Jews had no real cal
endar. but depended for the Inaugural
ton of the feasts of trumpets, which
began with the advent of the new
moon, upon actual observance of the
crescent. Jews watched. with reward
in view, for the coming of the new
moon, as our sailors watch for the ap-
pearance of periscope. Immediately
they saw it they hied them to the high
priest at Jerusalem. They were per-
mitted to travel even on the Sabbath
for the purpose. Now the testimony
must be not only that of men of repu-
tatfon; it must be that of men who had
seen the phenomenon with the naked
eye. The appearance of the moon must
not be noted as reflected in stream,
nor through clouds, nor through glass.
That vitiated the value of testimony
and precluded possibility of reward
Travellers from the East, possibly Cru
saders, brought the story to the West,
where it remains "unlueky" to see the
new moon through glass.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
WASH FOR SHoT-HOLE BORER
Lire- SULPHUR as Used for San Jose
Scale Is Quite EffectiVe-Also
Use Whitewash.

One gallon of commercial lime-sul-
phur to eight gallons of water as used
for the San Jose scale during the
dormant season is quite effective. An
oil spray as recommended for the
scale is also beneficial. Stiff white
wash with a pint of crude carbolic acid
added to each ten gallons, is also used.
These washes may be applied as
sprays before the buds open, but where
1t is necessary to repeat the appliea-
ton after the leaves appear they can
be applied to the trunk and main limbs
with brush. The best and cheapest
remedy is prevention by keeping all
trees vigorous.
In the ease of apple pear and other
trees which do not eXude gum to any
extent, it is a question of judgment
whether it will be possible to save
trees attacked by this insect. If the
infestation is rather severe. 1t usually
indicates that the tree is beyond hope
of saving. Individual branches on
trees may often show attack by this
insect and should be promptly removed
and burned to prevent further increase
and spread of the borer.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
Wild Gardens.

For those who wish simple yet
strong effects in planting it is advis-
able to build wild gardens, for the eff
fects desired and aimed at do not adj
nit of the expensive plants for they
would be conspicuous or instantly rec
ognizable as foreign note and the
whole spirit of the wild or natural gar
den would be lost until such plants
We're removed. Too much display has
spoiled commendable intentions in gar
den building, the builder gradually and
unwittingly yielding to temptation for
possession of plants of striking ap-
pearance or effect The one thing to
guard against in building wild gardens
is evidence of mans handiwork. For
this reason while plan should be fol-
lowed the fact must not be betrayed
through unnatural effects iH either
plant material or its disposition.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
When the Railroad Came.

In Thomas Bailey Aldrich's reminis-
cent account of his birthplace, "An Old
Town by the Sea-" he remarks that the
first train over the Eastern railroad
from Boston to Portsmouth ran over
and killed-local character" Till Their
Portsmouth had been happily Sc
Guided community, with the courage OF
its seclusion. To many of its inhab.
itants. content in their isolation Bos
ton was thousands of miles distant in
effect, although only So miles away by
geographic measurement. Their Ports
mouth was the center of their earth
and the invasion of railroad with its
daily trains brought within their Dor
ders undesirable stir and hustle and
unwelcome visitors. The entrance OF
the railroad train was in fact the be.
ginning of a new era for Portsmouth
as it has been for many another place"
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
HON E =
TOWN - 3
PSI
MANAGER PLAN Is GROWING
is Spreading More Rapidly Than Com
mission Form of Government With
Which 1t Is Linked.

A great many people inquire just
what the city manager form of gov
eminent is and just how it compares
with the commission form-in reality
both are linked together. only the
commission form did not go far
enough. 1t was like a corporation
with only a board of directors and
no general manager or superintend-
ent to run the plant and be in active
charge of the operations. 1t provided
in an excellent way for the legisla-
tive functions of the city, but gave
little consideration for the executive
features. In the commission manager
form there is combination of the two
in an effective and natural way like
the elements of standard corpora
ton.
The commission plan dates from
1901, when Il Texas court decided that
the emergency government of Calves
ton appointed by the governor could
continue 70 longer and the governing
commission of five men must be chosen
by local election. The plan was not
designed to be an elective plan. 1t be-
came one by this unforeseen decision.
The Galveston commission plan
nevertheless was so much of an inn
provement over the old style mayor
and council plan that 800 cities and
towns copied it in the next 10 years
with an average of high satisfaction.
Only one city (Salem, Mass) has re-
verified to the mayor and council form;
that was as tactical incident in
local fight where the merits of the
plan We're not an issue.
In 1912 Sumter, S. c., adopted the
commission manager plan, followed in
1913 by Dayton and Springfield. o.
There are now 40 cities with this plan
of government, and it is spreading
more rapidly and with more approval
from political scientists than the COM
mission plan.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
Second French Revolution.

The French revolution of 1913 is
sometimes called the second revolu
ton, the first having been that of 1889
resulting in the establishment of a re
public which was followed by the EN-
pire under Napoleon l, and this in
turn by the restoration of the Bourbon
dynasty. The revolution of 1913 re.
suited in the abdication and Danish
ment of King Louis Philippe the
proclamation of a republic, the cleo
ton of Louis Napoleon as president
and later the establishment of the EN-
pire. with him as emperor under the
title of Napoleon III. This resolution
was not accompanied by extensive
military operations, but there was
heavy fighting in Paris in which sew.
eral thousand persons We're killed.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19

homemade oil sprinkler, like that
shown here. 4 steel frame. mounted
on wheels, was rugged up to hold an
ordinary oil barrel. Inserted in the
bung is short piece of pipe equipped
with "a shut-off. To this is attached
the sprnkling pipe, having perfora-
tions, about one and a half inches
apart, of sufficient size to allow the
oil to flow freely. The cart may be
drawn, or pushed, the latter being
more convenient, discarded shoes be-
ing worm and thin layer only ap-
plied.-Popular Mechanics Magazine.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
WHERE CHERRIES ARE GROWN
Most important Regions for Sweet
Variety Are Pacific Coast States
Sour Is Unknown.
(By II. 2. GOULD9

The most important sweet-cherry
producing regions are in the Pacific
coast states. where the sour cherry Is
mountains the commercial production
of sweet cherries is confined very large
ly to the Hudson River valley, western
New York and western Michigan. In
the two latter sections the climate is
much modified by the influence of the
Great Lakes. While sweet-cherry trees
are more or less widely distributed
throughout large portion of the coun-
try the number of trees aside from
those in the sections mentioned is com.
paratively small.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
Be Ready to Follow.

There are some who are always at
their best when they are allowed to
lead. If they occupy a prominent POI
sition. if their decisions settle doubtful
questions, they are ready to work as
hard as anyone. But if someone else
is leader. their activities are confined
To criticism and faultinding 1t is Il
good thing TO be ready 10 lead when
YOU are called to leadership. but it is
most unfortunate not to know how to
take "A secondary place. and do your
part.-Exchange
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19

several thousand small insects. Birds
on a 200-acre farm in North Carolina
destroyed million green bugs or
wheat aphids daily. There are many
localities where birds have saved GER
tain trees, garden crops or field crops
from total destruction.
Encourage all kinds of birds to
make their home on your place, as the
various species prey on different finds
of insects. Every destructive INSECT
is on the bill of fare of one e. more of
our native birds. We cannot urge too
strongly the necessity of encouraging
the birds.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
A Patriotic Vision.

You do not seem 10 know that he
must fail who appeals 10 the cowardice
If the American people. Step out Of
the way of the nation That marches
with firm step and proud heart after
The martial drumheat of her destiny
She feels that the struggle of ages com
presses itself into the portentouS crisis
of this hour. 1t is for coming eentu-
ries She fights; and already she sees
before her what was once patriotic
dream rise into magnificent sunlit
reality Carl Schurz, 1864.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
SPRAYING APPLES IN AUGUST
Successful Michigan Horticulturists
Use Bordeaux Mixture to Pre-
vent Diseases.

number of successful Michigan
horticulturists spray their apple or
chards the first two weeks in August
with bordeaux mixture and find that
their fruit natures free of bitter rot
and apple blotch, two serious and de-
struetive diseases that develop during
the month of August Persistent
spraying together with judieious prun-
ing and culture, will place your apples
in the eStra-faney class and your bal
anee on the right side of the ledger.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
ENCOURAGE BIRDS ON FARMS
Little Feathered Songsters Are OF
Great Assistance in Destroying
Many insects.

Every bird you can induce to como
and live ON your farm will repay you
by destroying hundreds of caterpillars,
gruhs, borers, beetles and insects that
would prey ON your flowers, vegetables,
fruit, foliage or field crops. Birds
more than pay for their keep.
Birds lead active lives and require
much food A single bird often eats
more than one hundred insects at "a
single meal and sometimes consumes
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
Conserving Her Assets.

Miss Quizzer-Why did you ditch
your handsome young fiance for that
old Mr.. Gotrox?
Miss Goldilox-Well you see. his
name and mine begin with the same
letters, and now | won't have 10 dis.
card that beautiful monogram station.
cry my ex-fianee gave me.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
Build for Permanence.

Builders of home greenhouses should
build for permanence. Use none but
concrete foundations and concrete
posts and benches. The same should
hold true over all the garden. Have
concrete curbs wherever possible and
a concrete compost bill. In the end
the extra expense will be found a wise
investment.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
QUOTA EACH STATE MUST RAISE
BY DRAFT FOR NATIONAL ARMY

Allotment by of Uncle
Sans national
me quotas assigned basis population of each
the allotment
80
The following table department quotas
tive appearing the final column OF he
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
Solicltous inquiry.

Charley, dear" exclaimed young
Mrs. Torkins. here's a book that says,
Uneasy lies the head that wears a
crown
It's perfectly true, isn't IT."
"Of course. But wasn't it just a
trile silly for any monarch to go 10
bed with his crown on in the first
placer"
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
Never Satisfied.

THAT dog of yours bit piece right
out of my leg.
We'll. you're never satisfied. You
were only telling me the other day
that you wished You could lose some
flesh "
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
Fruit Growinn Is Part

Fruit growing is only u part of
farming. and except in rare, instances
should not be relied upon to produce
All the necessities 10 support and main
tain the home ON the farm.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
a otal Wreck.

"What a smash-up that was of Jim's.
when he ran his motorcycle with his
fiancee ON the back seat, into lamp.
post
yes, everything was broken; even
the engagement"
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19

Unnecessary Caution.

Mrs. Yearweda-John when we
were first married you used always TO
say grace before heals; you never do
IL now.
Yearwetid-I am not so much afraid
OF Your cooking now.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
Inconsistent.

That temperance advocate has such
soft, low voice"
! Il shouldn't think she would resort
to such speak-easy methods"
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
Too Small For Some Purposes.

Nearly all the newspapers are be-
ing reduced in size, | notice"
Yes; it seems to he Il lucky thing
that hustles are no longer fashion
able"
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
Knew Their WAYS.

You must diet, madam" said the
doctor hrInly.
And by dieting don't mean eat
ing less at the table and more in the
pantry"
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19

Mesopotamia, which has been opened
to the British through the capture of
Bagdad is drained by the Tigris and
the Euphratqs.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
sest Eertilizer

Best berry fertilizer is vegetable
manure. Next best, muck, rotten turf,
wood ashes.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
WILL KEEP DOWN THE DUST
Driveways and Walks Around Home
improved by Occasional Oiing
With Homemade Sprinkler.

In summer, the suburbanite is often
confronted with dusty driveways and
walks that are easily improved with
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19

District OF Columbia. acting for and
by the direction of the president and
III accordance with said act of congress
and rules and regulations prescribed
pursuant thereto shall apportion the
quota so apportioned to such state, ter
ritory or district and shall commune
cate to each local board established
III such state, territory or district no
tice of the net quota to be furnished
by such board, and such net quotas
shall thereupon be furnished by the re-
spective local boards rs required by
said act of congress and rules aud reg
ulations prescribed pursuant thereto"
In computing the number of men TO
be required from the various states
the government put To the credit of
each state every man it now has In
the National Guard and every man it
has contributed since April l as
war volunteer to the regular army.
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
Daily Thought.

Grace thou thy house and let not
that grace thee. Benjamin Franklin
The Monticellonian., 1917-07-19
Computation Method.

Placing on the debit side of the led
ger the national army of 100000, the
entire National Guard at war strength
and the number of war volunteers
needed on April l last, 10 bring the
regulars up to the war strength, the
grand total was apportioned according
to population.
This gave Il gross quota for each
state, from which net quota was com
puted by checking off the number OF
National Guardsmen available for fed
eral service and the number of men
given by the state to the regular army
since April l.
The apportionment was made on the
basis of an estimated grand total for
the United States and its possessions
of 05.366,056 inhabitants.
This is paper estimate, computed
from registration returns, which comes
within the law requiring distribution
of quotas by population. but which
equalizes in great measure the bur
den that is to fall upon the 1859 ex
emption districts.