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The mirror., 1917-09-20
The Habit of Victory and Preparation for Victory

'.The Philosophers Stone was eagerly
sought in the Middle Ages" say writer
in the Youths Companion; ''because it was
believed to turn everything touched into
gold. Many men wore out their lives in
seeking it, and doubtless blew themselves
up by chemical experiments in trying to
produce it. Yet, after all, of what good is
goldi People crave for it because they can
get other things they want; but if a man
could possess tallsman that would give
him the habit of success in everything he
tried to do, it would be better than Philoso-
piers Stone, which would only insure him
an indefinite supply of gold-for many kinds
of success cannot be bought with gold.
There are two questions to be asked about
the Philosopher Stone-frst, could such a
thing exist; and second, how could it be
acquired? We are now sure that no such a
stone could exist, and hence it is fruitless to
ask how it could be acquired; but it is
equally certain that the more valuable habit
of success or victory cannot exist? Anyone
The mirror., 1917-09-20

1T is asserted sometimes that the United
States has had five capitals, but the state
ment is not correct. The United States has
had but three capitals-New York, Phila-
delphia and Washington. In the period
preceding the adoption of the constitution
no place was legally constituted a capital.
In loose and unofficial sense it is possible
to describe as capital any city which was
the seat of government. Taking the sessions
Of the Continental congress as establishing
a seat of government in the Revolution and
the confederation, the following cities may
loosely rank as capitals: Philadelphia,
Baltimore, Lancaster, York, Princeton,
Annapolis, Trenton and New York.
The articles of confederation were pass
ed by congress in Philadelphia, and the
federal convention charged to prepare a
constitution convened at the same place.
Selected.
The mirror., 1917-09-20

To attain to perfect human stature each
of US must assume his masterhood in his
own life. The battle royal lies in the per-
sistent effort to maintain this attitude, and
it is accumulated bits of conscious effort
that increase, strength and vitalize the
growing will. We thus acquire a moment
um of growth that will easily carry us over
every dark and discouraging period. Every
rift in the fortress of character can be thus
filled.
But let us remember one thing. The
most potent agency that can work against
us and increase our weaknesses is harsh and
criticising thought of others. 1t is fact
that thought of this kind reacts on ourselves
and awakens there the fault we are thinking
of in others. And, of course, the other
way about. Think the best of others;
think of the best in others, and the same
time we begin to awake it in ourselves.
n. G. Med.
"A new material for paper now available
is rice straw. A considerable quantity of
this is used in paper manufacturing in Ar
kansas.
The mirror., 1917-09-20

are at all evenly balanced, and sometimes
will wrench victory from conditions that
seem heavily adverse. These qualities be-
long to the man who has them; they do not
come and go; they are permanent, and make
the man win when he would not otherwise
do so; he is marked as a man who is habit
ually successful.
"To the second question-how can the
habit of victory be accquired?-the answer
is very simple. 1t is acquired by constantly
winning victories. for one who always has
the habit of winning. Of course this does
not mean trying easy things. That is the
way to cheap victories, which are worthless.
The way to get a habit of victory worth
having is to win hard victories.
'Many years ago a friend of the writer
remarked to someone who said he would
like 10 be fast walker, that if he always
walked as fast as he could, he would dis
cover by and by that he was in the habit of
walking fast. The constant effort to put
forth all the force of ones body or mind
The mirror., 1917-09-20
The Wise Man

An old man, going lone highway,
Came at evening, cold and gray,
To chasm vast and deep and wide,
The old man crossed in the twilight dim,
The sullen stream had no fear for him,
But he turned when safe on the other side
And built bridge to span the tide.
"Old man," said fellow pilgrim near,
'You are wasting your strength with build
ing here;
Your journey will end with the ending day,
You never again will pass this way;
You We crossed the chasm deep and wide,
Why build you this bridge at eventide?'
The builder lifted his old gray head.
eGood friend, in the path l have come,
he said.
"There followeth after me today
A youth, whose feet must pass this way;
This chasm that has been naught to me,
To that fair haired youth may pitfall be.
He, too, must cross in the twilight dim
Good Friend, am building this bridge fol
him-Er.
The mirror., 1917-09-20
6 | { A n | n G s
From Our Exchanges

AN Australian has invented an alumni
mum alloy which is said to be as hard as
steel, which can be brazed and soldered
and which is noncorrosve.
Sheep breeders in England have invent
ed branding material that wiihstands the
weather for six months, yet is soluble in the
ordinary washing process.
In new gun the propelling agent is
compressed carbon dioxide. The carbon
dioxide is contained in small case that fits
into the gunstock, and that holds enough
gas for from 100 to 800 shots.
Scientists say that no one has ever seen
the sun. A series of concentric shells en-
velops nucleus of which we apparently
know nothing except that it must be almost
infinitely hotter than the hercest furnace,
and that it must amount to more than nine
tenths of the solar mass. That nucleus is
the real sun, forever hidden from us. The
outermost of the enveloping shell is about
5000 miles thick and is called the "chromo-
sphere.
Dyspepsia covers multitude of natural
ly ugly dispositions.
The mirror., 1917-09-20

would naturally answer that if you happen
to be stronger than your antagonist you will
beat him in lifting weights; that if you hap
pen to be the swifter you will win the race;
that if you are cleverer you will outrank
him; but if you are weaker, or more stupid,
no habit of success can help you, just as if
you are rich you will have gold, if you are
poor you will not; and no Philosophers S
Stone can give it to you.
''To some extent that is true; but it is
not the whole truth. In histories of battles
we often read that the troops were dispirited
by defeat, and this is evidently regarded as
making them less likely to win the next
day; or we read that they were flushed with
victory, and that their charge was well-nigh
irresistible. School boys used to read about
Caesars Tenth Legion, which was almost
always victorious, and we have heard in our
day of "Chinese'' Gordon's invincible
army. The fact that troops have been
victorious, and expect to prevail, does un-
doubtedly add to their fighting quality and
chance of success: whereas the fact that
they have been beaten, and expect to be
beaten, is an element of weakness. In an
army, then, there is such thing as habit
of victory, and it has an effect in battle.
"What is true of an army is true also of
a man or boy. We all know by experience
that expecting to win, and having usually
won, makes man more likely to win: and
feeling of despondency-the assumption
that you are sure to be beaten-is bad
omen. We tell the boy to cheer up, and
try to encourage him by telling him his
chances are good, because we know that,
without strong hope of winning, there is
little chance of victory. Even in mere
trials of strength this counts for something.
and something that is not very small. In
such contests the habit of victory is not to
be disregarded: and in other contests, -
those in which grown men engage,-in the
complex things o f t h e world, where
mere strength, physical or mental, is only
one element, the habit of victory counts a
vast deal more.
"Whether the contest is with other men,
or with the stubborn forces of nature, the
man who is respondent and downhearted,
who loses his courage, has no chance com
pared with the sanguine man who believes
in his power to succeed, and who is ac-
customed to doing what he sets out to do.
In short. the qualities that make for success
in the struggles of life are mortal no less
than physical or intellectual. They will
not insure success against all odds; but they
will add much to the chances where they
The mirror., 1917-09-20
NJ ! R R 0 R Ell TES
By Uncle John

Christian Science services were held in
the auditorium last Sunday morning, which
were very we'll attended.
"A big excavation is being made between
the twine shop and the warehouse. A team
has been used for several days to drag away
the gravel and stones. For what purpose?
You will have to wait until we know.
Several new men were given an oppor-
tunity during the week to see what they can
do with musical instrument. They will
sure make good in time.
Cell 5O2-A-will exchange Physical
Culture magazine for Cosmopolitan or any
other good magazine. Number will be on
first. Here is good chance for good
magazine.
The first meeting of the local Chautau-
qua Circle was held in the school-room last
Sunday afternoon. The only business done
last Sunday was the election of officers for
the coming year and an outline given of
what the Circle intends to do. For further
particulars see the Secre'ary's report.
Again Rev. Benson had surprise for
US last Sunday morning when he brought
with him mixed choir of about forty voices
under the leadership of Professor Sandberg
of St. Paul. They gave US real song
service, such as we have not heard for some
time. The duet and chorus were especially
good.
Several cars of coal were received in the
yard during the week and piled back of
the warehouse.
Quite number of visitors came from
Oak Park last Saturday afternoon to see
their champions win the game-they were
not disappointed.
The baseball scoreboard in the dining
room will soon be out of business for this
season. A few more weeks and it will dis
appear-but before it does we hope to see
St. Paul at the top.
1t may happen these days, on account
of so many cell changes, that a paper or
magazine will 60 wrong in delivery, if you
get one that doesn't belong to you, kindly
return it to the library without defacing it
in any way. What profit will it be to you
to destroy thing not belonging to you.
The mirror., 1917-09-20
A Discreet Daddy

My dads always telling me
About how good he used to be;
How he did what he was told to do,
And he was neat and tidy too;
He learned his lessons every day:
And he would rather work than play;
But when my grandpa's visiting with us
My daddy if I'm bad,
Forgets to say single thing
About his goodness as lad,
My daddy says he never told a fib or
made his parents scold,
Because he did things that was not
wrong
He always tried to help along
By being kind and good and sweet
And eating what boys ought to eat;
But when my grandpa visits us
My daddy never boasts to me
About how good and sweet and dear
A little boy he used to be.
My daddy always took delight
In doing what he thought was right
when he was just my size;
He wanted to be great and wise,
But when my grandpa comes to visit
then my daddy gives wink
Or smiles, if I've been kind of wild,
And doesn't try to make us think
that he was once an angel child.
John Duffy.
The mirror., 1917-09-20
The Finer Thought

How nne it is at night to say:
81 have not wronged soul today,
1 have not by word or deed,
In any breast sowed anger's seed,
Or caused fellow being pain;
Nor is there on my crest a stain
That shame has left, in honor's way
With head erect, I've lived this day"
When night slips down and day departs
How fine it is to close the book
Of records for the day, and look
Once more along the travelled mile
And find that all has been worth while.
To say, Gin honor l have toiled,
My plume is spotless and unsoiled.'
Yet cold and stern man may be
Retaining his integrity.
And he may pass from day to day
A spirit dead, in living clay,
Observing strictly moral laws,
Yet serving but selfish cause
So it is not enough to say:
81 have not stopped to shame today"
1t is finer, nobler thought
When day is done and night has brough
The contemplative hours and sweet
And rest to weary hearts and feet
If man can stand in truth and say:
81 have been useful here today.
Back there is one l chanced to see
With hope new born because of me.
This day in honor / have toiled.
My shining crest is stilled unsoiled;
But on the mile leave behind
Is one who says that was kind;
And some one huns cheerful song
Because l chanced to come along.'
Sweet rest at night that man shall own
Who has not lived this day alone.
Detroit Free Press.
The mirror., 1917-09-20

developes the capacity to put forth great
deal more strength than one had been sup
posed to possess, or would otherwise have
had; and after the habit is once acquired it
becomes an easy matter to use that strength.
"Most people are quite unaware how far
they are from doing what they are capable,
or could become capable of doing; and few
men exert themselves to the utmost in every
thing they are called upon to do. Yet that
is one of the secrets to success. The other
is in being fully prepared.
Caesars Tenth Legion did not 60 into
battle with their swords dull. The pre-
paration for contest is half the victory.
Many an inferior lawyer has won the case
by knowing the facts better than his more
brilliant opponent. The mastery of all that
can be known about a question is tedious,
and less attractive than trusting to clever
ness and luck; but it is the foundation on
which success is built. If you prepare your
self for anything you are called upon to do
as if you meant to succeed; no matter what
your antagonist may prove, how great the
obstacles to be overcome; and if, when the
decisive moment comes, you put forth every
ounce of force that you possess-whether
that particular object seems worthy of the
effort or not-you will live to hear your
friends say that you are far stronger man
than they supposed you to be. You will
discover some day that you have acquired
the habit of victory
The mirror., 1917-09-20
Chautauqua SeCretary's
Report

The first meeting of the Chautauqua Cir
Gle was held in the School-room Sunday
September 10th, 1917, with twenty-one
members present.
The meeting was called to order by acting
chairman Mr.. B.
elect President, Vice-President and Secre-
tary. Mr.. ]. P. H. was elected President,
Mr.. ]. w. Vice President, and Mr.. P. H.
D. Secretary.
The balloting was as follows: For Presi-
dent, Mr.. ]. p. H. II, Mr.. B. s.
The Vice-2resident and Secretary were
elected by acclamation.
| Considerable discussion followed the
election, as to the line of study the Circle
should pursue during the present term but
no definite understanding was reached.
Mr.. DIS resolution regarding the selection
of books for the Circle was layed over, to
be taken up at future meeting.
The President instructed the Secretary to
take the proper steps to get in touch with
the outside Chautauqua Circle with the view
of being admitted to membership.
Mr.. D., Mr.. c., Mr.. L. and Mr.. w.
were called upon to prepare papers for the
next regular meeting.
The report of the committee appointed to
organise quartet was very brief, as all
memorandum pertaining to it had got lost.
The President in his talk to the Circle
gave brief outline of what would be ex-
pected of the members during the present
term, and, judging from the interest taken
| by all the members, he will have no diff
Guilty in getting the cooperation of each and
every one. By working together for the
good of all we can make the 19171918 term
one of the most successful in the history of
the Pierian Chautauqra Circle And why
not? We have the material to do so. 1t
will only be short time before we have
quartet organized that will be very hard to
| beat. We have some fine musicians in the
Circle who are willing to do their part at
any time they are called upon and our liter
ary talent is on par with any organization
of its kind, and with the favorable start we
now have, we may all look forward to very
successful term of the Pierian Circle.
P. H. D., Secretary.
The mirror., 1917-09-20
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

He does not possess wealth if it possess
ses him.
-Dost thou love life, then do not squand-
er time, for that is the stuff life is made of.
Higher mathematics is anything above
a million dollars.
There are many kinds of foolishness,
but the meanest kind is selfshness.
The wife of lazy man always thinks
that other people misunderstood him.
The mirror., 1917-09-20
What Little Things Will Do

A crumb will feed tiny bird,
A thought prevent an angry word,
A seed brings forth full many flower,
A drop of rain foretells a shower.
A straw the wild winds course reveals.
A kind word oft an old grudge heals,
A beacon light saves many life.
A slight will often kindle strife.
A humble hand may aims bestow,
A godly life make heaven below,
A little child confounds the wise,
A lark sings nearest to the skys.
A sunbeam makes the earth rejoice,
A flower will teach. without a voice,
A brave mans arm will right the wrong
A simple prayer will make US strong.
Catholic Journal.
The mirror., 1917-09-20
The Law of Love

$50, and say to thee"
My creed saith to me,
"Love ever 60 with thee,
Love be the heart of thee,
Mind of thee, soul of thee.
Love is law of laws,
Love is king of kings
Lo, thou shalt know it so,
When thou with truth hast flown
Unto the height of things,
Into the heart of things.
Out to the breadth of things,
Then thou shalt know
Vernon VrOoman
The mirror., 1917-09-20

LeaUes From Oar Poets.
When, at Morn, l Gaze Upon
The World

When, at morn, gaze upon the world,
Wonderful things there see unfurled.
A group of beautiful, grand old trees,
Which cynic could not fail to please.
The sun, Oft tinting their tops with gold,
More beautiful than art could ere mould.
A monster tree guards all the rest,
And scarcely know which like best.
Bright birds Oft fit thru the leafy trees,
And their songs float out upon the breeze.
Tiny wrens sing sweetest of them all.
As from branch to bfanch their mates they
call.
The ground o'erlapped with green velvet
rug,
Is scarce disfgured with cen bug.
Fine silver threads deck my window frame.
Whose beauty my pen can scarcely name
Rich silk from China could not outshine
What might be made of these threads of
mine.
The architect have never seen,
Whose palace is like that of queen.
Our honored flag waves from its high pole
Which millions have led to victr'y' goal
Assuring that I'm in Freedoms land.
Safe from all but a traitors vile hand
-Gustau Melby.
The mirror., 1917-09-20
:. 20 ET RY
From OUr Exchanges.
The Letter

wrote letter from my heart,
Aglow with pain and passion,
In angry words and sudden start
Of pity and compassion.
The thing was done in utmost haste,
The pen inclined to caper,
l count it now an awful waste
OF rather decent paper.
And when the thing had achieved,
Was folded in my pocket,
My soul felt wondrously relieved,
Spent. like fiery rocket,
When did think of sending it,
made vague decision,
That it should not wait little bit,
Ere going on its mission.
1t waited one, it waited two
And three days for the mailing.
And on the fourth myself did go.
Where it was sure of failing.
Upon our journey did we cross
A stream of gentle flowing,
Where impulsively did toss,
Against tine breezes blowing.
The letter torn to smithereens,
Like snowfakes slow descending,
Received by lambent hyalins
And current gaily vending.
Thus on the rivers peaceful breast
My words of pain were carried,
Swiftly with the stream s unrest,
And some did longer tarry.
And to the sea maybe they sailed,
Where ocean swells are moaning,
Where life's great agony is walled
Mid natures endless groaning.
Tho nought is lost, yet it is we'll
To let the fiery letter
Find such fate, for it will quell
Things that destroy the better.
And this advice l freely give;
Write down your spirits frowning,
For three days let it lonely live,
Then kill it all by drowning.
Selected.
The mirror., 1917-09-20
Inmates Attention.!

Hereafter inmates are not permitted
to receive wearing apparel of any
description from friends or relatives.
All inmates buying socks, under
wear, nightshirts, handkerchiefs, etc.,
should send them to the Laundry
and have their number marked on
them before using. Write your
name, register number and cell
number on a slip of paper, attach
to articles and give to cell hall
captain.
The mirror., 1917-09-20
n 0 7 | c E

All inmates desiring to write to the
State Board of Control will notify
their officer, who in turn is request
ed to send your notification to the
Deputy Warden's Office Friday
noon in order that special paper for
that purpose may be furnished you.
Letters written on regulation size
paper will not be permitted to 60.
C.. S. REED,
Warden
The mirror., 1917-09-20
Ould Times-Ould Songs
RM Mr.. I. Il.

By Mr.. j. B.
Come Danny old boy, with your musical toy
And give us step" or a song:
There's Paddy O'Day meself and O'Shay
An others who vote fer ye sthrong.
We moind we'll the time. Dan whin you in
your prime
Could cross the legs av ye wild sthye
And lassies so fair from ould County Kildare
All had for ye thin nice shmile.
Not even the blarney av lads av Killarney
Had anything Danny on you
In doin' clog We could skip like frog
And mond what I'm sayin is true.
All now, that's the chune that brings back
days av June
Whin hearts were once happy and young
Round Murpby's step door where in days
gone av yore.
Twas many the good songs sung.
And sure as me name foriver the same
There's Casey now-out on tn mat
His oull limbered step is brim full o pep
Faith, look at i'm tippin his hat!
Sure music has charm and it can't do no harm
I'll give ye song
I'll shtart it like this: o. met fair miss
One day on the seashore alone"-
But shtop Danny. friend, this sweet music
must end =
Be hiding the cards an the tray,
And run fer yer life now, for here comes me
wife
IT'S comp'ny she's bringn' this day.
The mirror., 1917-09-20
Chapel prugrat1,


The following is the program rendered
in the Auditorium last Sunday, Reverend
Benson officiating.
March-All America Orchestra
Idylle-1ris- ---O Orchestra
Ovelture-Fest- Orchestra
Holy, Holy, Congregation
Invocation Chaplain
Gloria -------------------C Congregation
Scripture Reading Chaplain
Hymn-One Sweetly Solemn
Thought Congregation
Prayer -------------------C Chaplain
Romance-Cupid's Frolic Orchestra
Authenticated Choir of St. Paul
Remarks Chaplain
Duet and Chorus Day We
Say -----ChOir OF st. Paul
Hymn-God Be With You Till
We Meet Again Congregation
Benediction Observation-Disclosures Chaplain
March-True To The Flag----O Orchestra
r. ]. Reichkitzer. Musical Director
pnpulatinu
Up to September II
Number of Inmates at Prison....... 933
Number in First Grade..... .744
Number in Second Grade ..............171
Number in Third ade....................18
Received During Week.. ................... 4
Discharged .......................... ......... 0
Paroled O
aSt Serial Numher Skd6
The mirror., 1917-09-20
3griau,t @fftrials
Board of Control

Board of Control
Ralph w. Wheelock, Minneapolis
c. E. Vasaly, Little Falls
c. ]. Swendsen, St. James
Downer Mullen. Secretary.
Board of Parole
c. f. Vasaly, Chairman
c. S. Reed, Sec'y for Prison
Rev. H. c. Swearingen.
H. X. w. Scott, Sec'y for Reformatory
Resident Officials
L. ). Reed ------ Warden
J. ]. Sullivan n---- Deputy Warden
]. Backland nd---- lst Asst. Deputy
F. 7. PiculelI 49, -2nd Asst. Deputy
]. A. Humphreys-- Steward
G. A. Newman Physician
F. A. Whittier. State Parole Agent
Wv. Catlin-- Supt. of Printing
Miss Ellen Nelson Matron
c. E. Benson Protestant Chaplain
Chas. Corcoran--C Catholic Chaplain
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-03-09
Sau1lli Sville.

Owing to the bad weather on
Iva few of our citizens went to.
the Inauguration. Those at
tending were Mr.. 6. B. Haun
and Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Spiker.
Mrs. A. M. Keller remains
about the same.
Mrs. D. H. Benchoff is slowly
improving.
Master Fred Coop, who has
been suffering with disordered
stomach is better.
Our little village which is sit
uated in one Of the best farming
sections of Old Shenandoah ha
about the same advantages a
the South Sea Islands.
| Our only way out at present !
by submarine. We appeal t
You who are in a position to Civ
aid to come over and help us.
The Civic League will give a
entertainment on Friday ar
Saturday nights, March 10th ar
lI7th. Let everybody come al
help in this noble cause.