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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-01-25
Opportunities

Life is full of opportunities. They come
by the score to every man. Grand chances,
holding forth magnificent results, are
knocking at our doors. 1t is our part to
see these opportunities and turn them to
our advantage. There never was a time in
the worlds history when men of natural
talent and energy were more sure of recog-
milton than during the present industrial
boom. In all parts of the country there is
a demand for men who are energetic, men
who know how and what to do. Large
concerns are on the lookout for men to fill
their high positions. Men of ideals, integ-
rity, pluck and industry, can climb to un-
limited heights in the American business
world of today.
We read an article in the SATURDAY
EVENING Posi- short time ago and it con-
tanned several points that are worth mention
at this time. A general manager of large
firm was speaking and the following para
graph is part of his discourse:
"Seems to me-" he concluded reflective
y, cit isn't SO much through lack of men,
tai capacity that many of the youngsters
who come in here fail to advance beyond a
certain point. They've got the stuff in
their heads if they'd only apply it. Most
ly they seem to lack just an ounce of Jump
and push-unfagging eagerness to seize an
opportunity. They're not up on their
toes, you know. They just float with the
current instead of swimming like thunder.
We could afford to pay good lot of money
if you'd invent some way to make every
young man who comes in here feel that
there is bad bulldog shifting the calf of
his legs every minute and he'd better step
lively. The young men could afford to
pay you still more
And yet young men working in large
firms complain because of slow advance
ment. That ''they seem to lack just an
ounce of jump and push-the unfagging
eagerness to seize an opportunity is the
main reason why they fail to advance.
The opportunity is there, but they fail to
see it and turn it to their advantage. 1t is
just that lack of ''grabbing hold" of things
and making the opportunity, that makes
men stand still in their tracks. Pick out
the place you desire to reach and go after
it-Er
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-01-25
Depth of the Ocean

The greatest depth of the ocean is mid
way between the islands of Tristan de
Acunha and the mouth of the Rio de la
Plata. The bottom was here reached at a
depth of 46, 235 feet, or q miles, exceed
ing by more than II, 1000 feet the height of
Mt. Everett, the loftiest mountain in the
world, In the north Atlantic Ocean, south
of New Foundland, soundings have been
made to depth of 1890 fathoms, or g.
4SO feet; while depths equaling $4,000 feet,
or E 70 miles are reported south of the Ber-
muda islands. The average depth of the
Pacific Ocean, between Japan and Cali
fornia, is little over 1000 fathoms. be-
tween Chill and the Sandwich Islands the
average depth of all the oceans is from
1000 to 5000 fathoms.-Good Citizen.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-01-25
You and the Truth

Truth does not belong to us, it is we
who belong to truth. Woe to him who
possesses it and treats it as something that
belongs to himself. Happy is he who is
possessed by it! No preference, no kin
ship, no sympathy counts here.
Alas! it is not thus that men understand
it. Is it for this reason that they degrade
truth and that it becomes without power in
their hands. Instead of winging its way
heavenward in vigorous flight, it crawls
along the earth like an eagle whose wings
have been broken.
Nothing is sadder than to see how those
who ought to lend their voices to truth turn
it to their own uses and play with it. The
voice, human speech, that sacred organ
whose whole worth lies in sincerity, has in
all ages been the victim of odius profana-
tons. But in this age it is more than ever
attained. The evil from which it suffers is
de6lement.-Rer.C Charles Wagner.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-01-25
The Art of Forgiving

We have half-conscious way of saving
up old offenses, even when we think we
have forgotten them, and these remains of
past resentments spoil and sour the temper
of our minds. There are some who have
guileless and delightful frankness and can
dor in their youth, who come by degrees to
Grabbed and unpleasant cynicism in their
middle ages, merely because they have
saved up old grudges and let the crust of
half-forgotten resentments and dislikes set
tie and harden on their souls.
The encouragement and heaviness which
sometimes sadden later life, are often only
the sour ferment of old offenses unforgiven.
Oh, by all means clear the ugly rubbish
from your soul, by full, frank generous
pardon to all your former foes.
From ''The Art of Forgiring.''
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-01-25
Sometimes

Sometimes long for lazy isle,
Ten thousand miles from home,
Where the warm sun shines and the blue
skies smile
And the milk white breakers foam
A coral island, bravely set
In the midst of the Southern sea,
Away from the hurry and noise and fret
Forever surrounding me!
For tire of labor and care and fight,
And weary of plan and scheme,
And ever and ever my thoughts and fight
To the island of my dream;
And fancy browsing the whole day long
In hammock that gently swings
Away from the clamorous, toiling throng,
Away from the swirl of things!
And yet know in little while,
When the first glad hours were spent,
I'D sicken and tire of my lazy isle
And cease to be content!
I'd hear the call of the world S great game
The battle with gold and men
And Id sail once more, with heart of
flame,
Back TO the game again!
-Berton Bradley.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-01-25
Violets

The violet was classical plant, and is
frequently mentioned by such poets as
Homer and Virgil. Shakespeare alludes to
the old tradition which says that this flower
was raised from the body of 10 by the
agency of Diana. LAY her i the earth,
and from her fair and unpolluted flesh may
violets spring. Ion, the Greek name for
this flower, is said to have been given it
because 10 fed on Violets, when she was
transformed by Jupiter into heifer; others
say it was so called after some nymphs of
Ionia, who first presented these flowers to
the father of the gods. The farm-laborer
in Suffolk will tell you if spring-fowers
blossom in Autumn they portend death;
and if roses and violets are plentiful at that
season some epidemic may be expected.
-Er.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-01-25

Wife: "This paper tells of man in
Ohio who lives on onions alone
Hub: "Well, anyone who lives on onions
ought to live Alone
Any fool can land good job. A fell
low worth while will make any old job a
good one.
The man whose only claim to sanctity
is long face should dispose of some of his
cheek.
"A man isn't known so we'll by the COM
pany he keeps as by the line of talk ne
hands to his next door neighbors.
If your pent-up emotions need a safety
valve, whistle-don't swear. Whistling is
just as much of relief and expresses your
sentiments in much nicer way.
-''I see they are now manufacturing as
bestos shingles which will not burn said
the teacher.
"Well 1 don't know about their not
burning" said the boy redectively. 81
guess it will depend on how they are
used.'
The editor was pretty mad.
care you the chump who wrote up that
recruiting ballf' he said to the quaking re-
porter. ooh, you are? Well, look here:
Among the prettiest girls in the room was
Colonel Oldnut.' The Colonel's man, 1
suppose, isn't her
"He may be-" said the reporter brazen-
ly, I" but that is where he was.''
Doing thing veil requires will-power
and should not be postponed-it should be
done today.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-01-25
Chautauqua SeCretary's
Report

The Chautaugua Circle held its regular
meeting in the school-room Sunday after
noon, January 2lst. The roll call disclosed
81 members present and absentees.
President Mr.. ]. S. presided over the
meeting and stated that the next quarterly
meeting would undoubtedly be held in
March. President ]. S. then gave brief
talk on playlet to be given at that time,
also naming the characters that will take
part in it.
Under the head of cold business" two
teams have been chosen to debate the Mex
lean situation: 'Resolved that intervention
by the United States is an advisable poll
cy." This debate will take place four
weeks hence.
The paper by Mr.. J. S. on "Animated
Photop)ay'' was both pleasing and very in
teresting. 1t was full of humorous quota
tons and spiced with rich oratorical phra-
ses. Besides the author made an able pres
entation and was imbued with enthusiasm for
the subject. Mr.. S. believes that there is
probably no business in the whole world
with so many seeming Quixotic angles as
the movie vogue, because the movies con-
vey message that inspires and brings SOL
ace and heartthrobs of happiness that help
link the golden chain of many lives to
overcome shadows and fill lives with the
sunshine of hope.
Mr.. S. E. continued his presentation of
the dakota System He gave very
explanatory analysis of the system and its
different forms and how to 60 about it to
keep accurate records of all business trans
actions. And that the system consisted of
Sc classifcations. Mr.. S. not only be-
lieves, but he claims that he has system
that is just about as perfect and simpliied
as can be devised. 1t is a practical svs-
tenn, because it is SO easy and simple to
keep, besides being a valuable criterion for
reference on all items of income and expend-
iture, and its importance on aiding far
mer to obtain credit of bank, by properly
presenting his record. Thus placing him
on a more sound and legitimate business
basis.
There being no further business, the
critic next gave very pleasing report.
Adjournment.
F. F. S., Secretary.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-01-25
Jim

He was the busiest little boy
That ever slammed the door,
Or slid down banister,
Or stormed across the floor.
And all day long his restless feet
When hurrying in and out,
And all the yard and orchard place
Rang with his merry shout.
But, when the evening shadows fell
And birds had gone to bed,
Jim meekly sought his mothers lap
And nestled down his head.
There never was a sweeter boy
At night than little Jim,
And when he knelt to say his prayers
We well-nigh worshiped him.
But years have passed; now grown man
He treads in college ways
And on the fierce athletic field
He wins great need of praise.
But still he keeps the child's sweet heart,
However he may roam,
And ne'er forgets at frequent times
To write letter home.-Es.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-01-25
p o e TT r E E
Leaces From Our Poets
The Sunset Limited

Oh, Hush-a-bye Land is beautiful place
For sleepy small people to go,
And the Rock-a-Bye Route is the favorite
With certain wee laddie know.
The track lies on sleepers of feathers and
down,
No accidents ever take place,
Though there's only one track, and there S
only one train,
But it runs at a wonderful pace.
There are beautiful things to be seen on
this route
If you're good you may take just peep;
But strange as it seems, they are seen best
In dreams,
Be sure that you soon 60 to sleep.
Say goodnight to the Sun, for he's off to
bed, too
He can't hear you. so just wave your hand (;
The Moon and the Stars they will light up
the cars
As you travel to Hush-a-bye Land.
So, quick, jump aboard, it is time to be of,
You have nothing to pay, you young elf;
Just think of the luxury, laddie, you'll
A whole sleeping-car to yourself!
-BOokL0Uers MAGAZINE.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-01-25
The Man Who Wills

If you think you are beaten, you are.
If you think you dare not, you don't.
If you'd like to win, but you think you
can't,
It's almost certain you won't.
If you think you II lose, you're lost;
Far out of the world we find
Success begins with fellows will;
It's all in the state of mind,
If you think you're outclassed, you are.
You've got to think high to rise.
You've got to be sure of yourself, before
You ever can win prize.
Lies battle won't always 60
To the stronger or faster man!
But sooner or later the man that wins
Is the man who thinks he can.
T. g.. Walters.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-01-25
Rats

The rat most common in the United
States is the brown rat, usually, but erron-
eously called the Norway rat. Its color is
grayish brown above and ashy white below
with feet dusty white. This rat carried on
ships, has been distributed all over the
world. Originally native of Persia and
of India, it is said to have entered Europe
through Russia about 1725 and was brought
to America about the opening of the revo-
lutionary war in vessels conveying British
and Hessian troops. That this rat abounds
in such enormous numbers is due to the
fact that the female has from three to five
litters a year of ten to twelve at a litter.
The first foreign rat to appear in America
made its way here from Europe about 1914.
1t was the black rat, the native habitat of
which was Asia. White rats of this spec
les, albinos, are not uncommon. 1t was
the common house rat until driven off by
the brown rat. The tail of the rat natural
lists declare to be wonderful appendage; it
has more muscles than the human hand,
performs all the functions of a hand, is a
balancer and serves as a spring to aid in
jumping.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-01-25
Cases of Longevity

Of the oldest living people at the present
time is Captain Diamond, who has just
completed his one hundred and nineteenth
year. He is to be mentioned first on &C
count of an extraordinary lissomeness. He
directs gymnastical institute in Califor-
mia. In Germany there exists woman,
widow of clergyman, named Duckiwicki,
in Posen, who has reached her one hun
bred and thirty first year. But she is very
stiff. The Russian subofficer Budnihows
has celebrated his one hundred and thirty
third birthday anniversary. In 1872 he
fought against Napoleon. A Russian in
Tomsk is aged 146 years. He must be the
oldest man alive. An English farmer nam
ed Thomas Parr, who died in 1885, lived
152 years, and had lived under 10 English
rulers. Josef Surrington, who died in 1877
in Berlin, was $50 years old, and had two
sons, the one son 103 years old and the
youngest 80 years of age. An Englishman
named Jenk ins died in 1870, at the age of
169, and when he reached 100 years was
still champion swimmer. AT one time
he had to appear in court to testify concern
ing something that had taken place lao
years before. He left two sons, who reach
ed the respective ages of 1O2 years.
Thomas earn, the Englishman, reached
the age of 207 years. Methuslah, as we all
know, is said to have reached the age OF
800 years!-Continental Neaos.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-01-25
N ! R R 0 R ET 7 ES
By Uncle John

H&M#MM#MM#$MMMM%MM#M NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Time flies, they say, Wonderful, you'd
never suspect that-in here.
The wise man is thankful for lot of
things he has and lot he hasn't
Christian Science services were held in
the Auditorium last Sunday morning.
Some people cut their fingers badly
when trying to reap their reward.
Wonder what has become of that dove
of peace that was sent to Europe few years
ago'
The yard crew will not be able to clean
the snow off the walks and by-ways in a
week.
Talk about beautiful snowstorm.
What was the matter with the one we had
last Sunday?
About twenty-five cars of hemp were
received during the week for the Irvine plant
and stored in the warehouses.
The scraps of iron from the black
smith shop and machine shop were sold
and taken away during the week
-"Too many men put their business off
until tomorrow which they should have
done today''-and then grumble because
they do not succeed.
The kindest words to all are the fol-
lowing: mot guilty. Enclosed find
check "Need any money! ''You
win.'' "What'll you havei''
eff man has but few joys those he
does get will be appreciated, especially after
much pain. The peace that follows will in
itself be much happiness"
If you don't know what to do in your
spare moments, just sit down and think
better in the future than you have done in
the past.
-''While there is life there is hope"
yet great part of the world is hopeless and
yet alive. No man fall is final failure if
he will only try and redeem himself. He
must again start at the beginning if he
hopes for success"
About hundred and fifty members of
the St. Paul and Omaha Carnival Club of
St. Paul, visited our Silent City last Satur-
day in their gay-colored attire. They were
escorted through every department by Dep
utv Warden Sullivan.
Once in lifetime every man is going
to hold a royal flush. But when he holds
it he is going to be doomed to disappoint-
ment, for the other players will be busy
looking out of the window and all he will
get on the big hand is the dealers ante.
Many people are so busy picking flaws
in the characters of their fellow men that
they close their eyes to their own short
comings. You will never have any trouble
in minding your own business, because you
will meet with but little competition in that
pursuit. The successful men are those that
look after their own business and permit the
other fellow to tend to his.
The man who is out for success makes
his own work. He doesn't wait for anyone
to tell him what to do. If he does, he's
branded as subordinate for good and all.
1t ought to be enough for any live wire just
to be in business where something is
going on. He sees that mighty soon big
slice of the work falls into his hands, simp-
ly because of his ability to do it better than
the other fellow,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-01-25
Att NTI0 N!

Inmates are hereby cautioned not to
use the margins of The Mirror for adj
dresses of friends or other written
matter. If you wish The MIRROR sent
to your friends, you are required to
send in their addresses to the Deputy
Warden's Office through your officer.
In this way the matter will be attended
to.
j. J. SULLIVAN,
Deputy Warden.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-01-25
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From Our Exchanges.
The Holly Bough

The Holly Bough
Ye who have scorned each other,
Or injured friend or brother,
In this fast-fading years
We who, by word or deed,
Have made kind heart bleed,
Come gather here.
Let sinned- against and SHINING
Forget their strife's beginning,
And join in friendship now;
Be links no longer broken,
Be sweet forgiveness spoken
Under the holly Dough.
We who have loved each other,
Sister and friend and brother,
In this fast-fading year;
Mother and sire and child,
Young man and maiden mild,
Come gather here;
And let your hearts grow fonder,
AS memory shall ponder
Each past, unbroken vow.
Old love and younger wooing
Are sweet in the renewing,
Under the holly Dough.
Ye who have nourished sadness,
Estranged from hope and gladness,
In this fast-fading year;
Ye with o'erburthened mind,
Make aliens from your kind,
Come gather here.
Let not the useless sorrow
Pursue you night and morrow;
If e'er you hoped, hope now
Take heart, uncloud your faces,
And join in our embraces
Under the holly bough.
-Charles Mackay.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-01-25
Inmates Attention!

Inmates will observe the following
rules to insure prompt mail service.
Place register number and page num-
her as per example in upper right hand
corner of envelope in space to be covered
by stamp.
Your future page number will be same as
shown in stamp space in example. and
will be found on all incoming letters.
Do not write between lines.
Sign your full name to all letters.
J, ]. SULLIVAN. Deputy Warden.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-01-25
Chapel prngrai,t
Sunday, January, 21st.

The following is the program rendered
in the Auditorium last Sunday, Rev.
Benson officiating.
March-In the Nick of Time Orchestra.
Novelette-Amaranthus Orchestra.
Holy, Holy. Holy Congregation.
Invocation ------------C Chaplain.
Gloria Congregation.
Scripture Chaplain.
Hymn-Hear the CALL Congregation.
Prayer Chaplain.
Serenade-Garden of Dreams Orchestra.
Sermon Chaplain.
Hymn-Rock of Ages Congregation.
Benediction ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Chaplain.
Malch-Across the Rockies Orchestra.
R. ]. Reichkitzer, Musical Director.
population
UP to January %, 1917
Number of Inmates at Prison............979
Number in First Grade..... ...........796
Number in Second Grade. ............ 149
Number in Third ade....................34
Received During Week.. 6
Discharged OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Last Serial Number. .5454
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21
Bed Bugs Keep Rooms
 From Renting

Many desirable rooms don't rent for the simple reason that they are known to be infested with Bed Bugs. Spend 25 cents and clean your home, and your rooms will rent. Tell the public your house has been cleaned with Cyrus Presto Killer and the applicant for rooms will be satisfied. There is nothing better made, noth- ing so clean to use and notk- ing so clean to use and noth- ing so harmless to human beingsit doe. not. burn. Try a can 25 cents, it is worth money to you.
 THE CYRUS PHARMACY
 Fairfield Avenue and
 Courtland Street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21
Shortest Parade on Record Held By Vets
 of Fifty Years Ago

Boston, Aug. 21-Several thousand aged men in blue, survivors of the army which fought for the Union more than half century ago. march ed with brave step through Boston streets today. The route, starting beside the public garden and leading up Beacon hill to the state house, thence down past the city hall for a dip into the business district and back along the common to Park square, was the shortest ever selected for the an- nual parade of the national encamp- ment of the Grand Army of the Re- public. The veterans were favored by clear sky. moderate temperature and g. refreshing breeze.
 The chief marshal was J. Payson Bradley of this city. In the line were the departments of the Grand Army in order of seniority of organization the national officers and past com manders in chief in automobiles, the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-21

which makes the lower passions slaves and Reason master. Let the soldier be persuaded that virtue is the blood or heroes, sin is the virus or towards. There are dangers to the youth of our country more te ha dreaded than the shrfeking shrapnel; worse than the most malignant disease of the bodf Is the wounding of the soul. Fool hardness is folly, not bravery. See ing the point from which the attack Is liable to come and taking precau- tions accordingly, Is good military tactics. Removed from the influence of home and far from the restraints of friendly counsel there will be great danger to the morals of the soldier It will turk in the vicinity of camps and skulk in the rear of the trenches. Strong drink and the wiles of corrupt women may rob him of honor and his country of a loyal defender.
 Honor, pride, self-conffdence go down easily before persistent att tacks of sensuality; the noblest as- pirations of the soul are needed to save the soldier from himself. The constant sense of the presence of God and the ambition of an eternal reward are his only defense. Faith will ani- mate and elevate manliness, religion will intensity and consecrate patriot ism, the youth of clean mind and fer vent soul will bring honor to the cause he was sent to defend; in time of danger there will be no f1inching; not brutal instinct but patriotism nerves his arm; he fears no danger in whom the fear of God is uppermost.
 America calls her loyal sons to a service. As in days past she will un- doubtedly. be cheered by the ready and hearty response of the bravest and the best. Some of her defenders will fall on the field of honor; many will return hardened with toll. chastened by suffering, perhaps with limbs mu- tiliated in the cruel strife, but intact, let us hope. in those virtues which go to make up virile manhood and an unconuuerable. nation.''