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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
An Ancient Toast

1t was a grand day in the old chivalri'
lime, the wine circling round the board in
noble hall. and the sculptured walls ran.
with sentiment and song. The lady of eacl
<nightly heart was pledged by name, ant
many a syllable significant of loveliness hat
been uttered, until it came to St. Leon's turn
when, lifting the sparkling cup on high
81 drink to one, he said,
"Whose image never may depart,
Deep-graven on grateful heart,
Till memory is dead;
To one whose love for me shall last
When lighter passions shall have pass'd,
So holy tits, and true;
To one whose love has longer dwelt,
More deeply fixed, more keenly felt.
Than any pledged by you'll"
Each guest up-started at the word,.
And laid hand upon his sword,
With fiery flashing eye;
And Stanley said; "We crave the name,
Proud knight of this most peerless dame,
Whose love you count SO high.
St. Leon paused, as if he would
Not breathe her name in careless mood,
Thus lightly to another;
Then bent his noble head, as though
To give that name the reverence due,
And gently said-"My Mother!'
-An0n.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
Bahama Undersea Group

An exhibit placed on view al the Brooklyn
Museum reproduces bit of the bottom of
the sea and the base of a coral growth off
the shore from one of the Bahama Islands.
Although underwater animal and plant
groups are not particularly new idea in
modern natural history museums, the re-
production of such an elaborate aggregation
of corals, sponges, algae, fishes and the
brilliantly colored anemones, urchins and
crustaceans of tropical ocean floor appears
in the Brooklyn exhibit has probably never
been attempted before.
The exhibit is the result of field work
conducted by the musuem's division of in
vertebrate zoology last year. Careful col
lections, photographs, casts, models and
color sketches were made at several of the
Bahama Islands, and the curator in charge
had the unusual advantage of being able to
see the depths of the clear, warm, life filled
sea through the remarkable observation
chamber constructed by the Williamson
brothers and by means of which the latter
made their extraordinary submarine motion
pictures.
The Bahama group is particularly rich
in color, the whites and yellows of the
corals, the purple of the fan sponges and
the orange and reds of various marine
animals all being bathed in the blue tone of
the water. The exhibit has been installed
in the hall of invertebrate zoology.-Er.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
My Trundle-Bed

The other night, in dreams all free from
pain,
l was no longer here, but dwelt instead
And as child-in my old home again,
And lay in peace upon my trundle- bed.
Twas winter, and the hick'ry logs bright
glow
Had deepened to soothing mellow red
Which caused the little-rocking chair to
throw
A shadow long across my trundle-bed.
And ah, the comfort!-lying snug and sure,
with thoughts on wing wherever fancy led)
And trusting Mothers love to make secure
Against all harm there in my trundle- bed
My eyelids drooped-whatever childish
grief
I'd known throughout that winter day was
sped;
From there to Sunderland the time was
brief
l lay asleep upon my trundle-bed.
l woke-but here!-and oh. the agony!-
1t seemed as if my very heartstrings bled,
On thinking that ne'er again might see
That place where slept in4hy trundle- bed.
But hopefully I'll wait through the years to
come
I'll try to face the future without dread;
I'll pray that might some day see again
That one who tucked me in my trundle- bed !.
And on the day that has been set apart
In 'ry of love that ne'er has fed,
An emblem white, I'll wear for Mother
dear,
Who gently tucked me in my trundle- bed.
James Mcpherson ShOckley.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
To a Repentant City

When consider how DER desolate sands
Pale monoliths loom up amid the waste.
Then heavy grows my heart, and bitter
taste
The tears that fall. How vainly are the
hands
Of mortals cunning. In all ancient lands,
Rise bleak, deserted fanes, by time defaced
That dumbly show with what o'erwhelm-
ing haste
Shall ruin raze what now in splendor stands.
But thou, o city of the thronging shores,
Hast heard another call than that of gold;
Ger alien deeps come mystic words of
old,
Sounding their whispered warning at thy
doors;
And if thou nearest, thou mayest We,
bring in
That lovelier, nobler Rome that might
have been!
Richard Warner Borst.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
Presidents Resume
1917-1e1s Season

Fellow members:-It is with mingled
feelings OF regret and citation that note the
many vacant seats before me. cannot feel
other than regretful that our membership
has decreased, on the other hand feel it is
a cause for congratulation that nearly fifty
per cent of our membership roll as at the
beginning of the season mas been granted
freedom before the expiration of sentence.
This, in itself, is an expression of confidence
of which the Circle should be proud. An
additional cause for congratulation lies in
the fact that there were but two designations
during the entire season.
Our work during the term now ending
covered wider range of subjects than here
tofore undertaken. In addition to scientific
and literary studies considerable time has
been given to current topics; the debates
on topical subjects were particularly we'll
arranged.
One of the outstanding successes of the
1917-I918 season has been the Quarterly
meetings; our audiences have been limited
only by the capacity of our Auditorium.
Some of us, unfortunately, will be here
next season. To these members l suggest
that ideas which will tend to increase the
efficiency of the Circle, be carefully noted
so that when we meet again we shall have at
our disposal a fund of new and valuable
suggestions. Many new members will be
seated who will not be acquainted with our
methods until they have been with US for
some time; therefore the older members
must be responsible for the successful in
ception of the coming season of 1918-1919.
In conclusion 1 wish to thank all the
members for their unfailing devotion to the
interests of the Circle, and, in particular, to
mention Messrs. 8. and F. to whose con-
structive work we owe much of our success;
thanks are also due Messrs. K. and P. for
their work as Acting Secretary and Critic.
will also avail myself of this opportunity
to thank Messrs. Backland and Piculell for
the many kindnesses shown the Circle dur
ing the season. ]. P. Hammered
President.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
Black Hills of Dakota

The Black Hills of the Dakotas are in
many ways our most beautiful bit of scenery,
describes writer. Lacking the grandeur
of the Rockies, they have glamour of iso-
lated Ioveliness which gives them the charm
of the place cut off and secluded-the charm
that belongs to lonely islands and to the
little towns of the Northern wilderness
The Black Hills are mountain islet in a
sea of plain. They have the streams, the
forests and the storms of the Rockies and in
their Bad Lands they have the fantastic wind
carven buttes and mesas of the painted desert
and the Grand Canyon.LEr.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
o EFT R Y
From Our Exchanges
Love That Never Fails

have seen men born; seen them live and
die;
Watched them laugh and play and with
each other vie.
Joy and sorrows 1 have known; pain 1
learned
All men held the same, nor back from any
turned.
The paths of life, now good, now bad. 1
found;
Here straight and smooth, now rough and
rocky ground.
And success to one, was TO another loss,
While what now seemed pure, gold. soon
showed as dross.
This, and more, saw, then went out to
One constant thing that men to love would
bind,
For had learned all else but love was clay
Giving naught; taking all; living but day.
Long l sought e'er 1 knew Gods happy
plan
Whereby through love courage He gave to
man,
And here find wealth in honor held
Out of which ties of brotherhood God does
weld.
You ask name and place of this sure haven
Where all mav\fare-the brave and too the
craven?
But one there is! For there can no other
Equal purpose gives memories of MOTHER
al Truism.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
A War Talk
President.

Lieutenant Perigord of the French army,
formerly a priest, who is direct from the
trenches in France on lecture tour of the
United States, spoke to the inmates in the
Auditorium Monday evening, April %.
The Lieutenant is an interesting and force
full speaker and being one who has a keen
desire to amuse his audience as we'll as in
struct, told of many laughable situations
and incidents pertaining to the war, both in
France and the United States. 1t was the
first time, perhaps, since the war began that
the inmates had the privilege of seeing a
soldier of France dressed in the uniform of
the French army, and, no. doubt, everyone
was surprised at its extreme simplicity. The
plalnness of the Lieutenant S uniform brings
to mind with great force what grim bust
ness this war really is,
Brilliant, earnest, and of strong person.
ality the Lieutenant spoke extemperaneously
for an hour or more without break. 1t
was indeed an intellectual feast to the listen
ers, his word picturing of humorous incidents
and things that came to his mind of past
memories of what he saw, and perhaps ex-
perienced, brought tremendous applause
from his large and appreciative audience.
The Lieutenant is, as could be seen at once,
a typical Frenchman, his personality, ges-
lures and peculiar earnestness, reminds one
somewhat of the great Napoleon, the man
who kept Europe in turmoil for many
years and who spent his declining years on
the Island of St. Helena; but the Lieutenant
is of a sunny temperament which contrasts
strongly with the former character mention
ed. Lieutenant Perigord left the pulpit to
become soldier of France, he enlisted as a
private, fought in the battles of the Marne
and Verdun, and was wounded four times.
He is of an enthusiastic makeabp, and sees
the finish of the Kaiser and his system,
whatever name it may be under, in the not
far distant future. He was sent here by the
French Government, at the request of the
American Government, to help cheer up
any of French origin, and any others, who
might be hating between two opinions and
we feel he is the right man and in the right
place. After listening to his interesting and
forceful address we have no doubt that
many in the audience who were once free to
60 where they chose, if the anchors that
hold them were removed, would have stood
up, held up both hands and in the words
of prophet who passed upon the screen
many centuries ago would proclaim, "Here
am, Lieutenant, send me!'' The speaker
was introduced by our Warden in few
we'll chosen words-just enough to remind
us that feast was at hand, and we surely
received it. So, in the words of an old
family doctor, who, when visiting his
patients, was always known to remark when
he was leaving the house, Gle is doing
we'll, the last medicine helped him. Repeat
the dose! Repeat the dose!'' So we say,
'Repeat the dose.
The inmates, one and all, thank the
Warden for this feast he spread before us.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
The Little Children Kneeled

On Independence Day our troops march
ed through the streets of Paris and wer'
pelted with flowers by the populace. Blu
the sight of little children kneeling as thu
flag was carried blythe Outlook.
Adown the streets of Paris
The flag went floating by;
The people watched the colors CLEAN
And tears sprang to every eye.
The stripes rippled in their graceful way,
The stars shone on blue field;
And the people shouted as one man
But the little children kneeled.
The little children kneeled
As Old Glory passed them by,
So sure in their simple faith
That the flag would renew the tie
That war had rent asunder,
And give them back papa
Who had marched away so proudly
To them and their mamma.
Well not disappoint the children
In their faith so frank and free,
For eye shall be as little children
Spoke One by Gallilee.
They put their trust in the colors
That came from over the sea;
Well put ours in God who gave them
A scared trust to you and me!
Emma Upton Vaughn.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
Mothers

Mothers are the queerest things
Member when John went away,
All but mother cried and cried
When they said goodby that day.
She just talked and seemed to be
Not the slightest bit vi set-
Was the only one who smiled!
Others eyes were streaming wet.
But when John came back again
On furlough, safe and sound,
With medal for his deeds,
And without single wound,
While the rest of US hurrahed,
Laughed and joked and danced about,
Mother kissed him, then she cried
Cried and cried like all get out!i
-EdDin l.. Sdbim.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
The Wonan's Burden

Rise up, mother, sister, daughter.
Tender maiden, faithful wife;
Rise, and take upon your shoulders
Woman's burden in the Strife!
Take the burden of smile,
When it hurts to bring it;
Take the burden of song,
When it wounds to sing it!
Smile and sing, and cheer them on,
Husband, father, brother, son,
To the starry splendor
Of their high surrender
Rose-leaf girls, the summers blossoms,
Stately ladies. wel-bright,
Labor's strong and valiant daughters,
Hand in hand to join the fight!
Shed no tear to dim the steel
That must CLEAN so brightly!
Make no moan to check the breath
That must come so lightly!
Smile and sing and to each
Cheerful task and holy teach;
Others wounds upbinding,
So your own balm finding.
Rise up, mother, sister, daughter;
Tender maiden, faithful wife;
Rise and run to lift and bear it,
Woman's burden in the Strife!
Laura E.. Richards, of The Vigilantes.
IN being asked, "What Is a aoomam's part
in the World War;"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
6 | E A n | n G S
From Our EXCHANGES

Savannah, Ca, has an organization of
of girls praying daily at sunset for Ameri-
can success in the war.
He who has learned how to obey will
know how to command--SOlon.
Words are daughters of earth but ideas
are sons of heaven. Doctor Johnson.
"A friendless heart is like hollow she'll
that signs over its own emptiness.
Thomas Hood.
cit is disloyal to give the enemy points
unless they are bayonet-points.'
Il have brought myself by long medi-
tation to the conviction that human being
with a settled purpose must accomplish it,
and that nothing can resist a will that will
stake even existence for its fulfllment.
DO not permit Encouragement to Sc
cure hold upon you. Success and dis
couragement never travelled arm in arm,
and they never will.
Il have grown to believe that the one
thing worth aiming at is simplicity of heart
and life; that the world is very beautiful
place; that congenial labor is the secret of
happiness.
Joy is boomerang. AS fast as you
give it away it comes back to you.
FLOWERS of speech do not help much in
talk that has weeds in its ideas.
The world always has place for the
man who thinks it is duty to be happy.
-Men~uho say nothing do not neces-
sarily have the wood saving habit.
The spice of life-money. love and
honor.
When fortune knocks at a shiftless
mans door he is usually over at a neigh
boris trying to borrow something.
Mature seldom hides massive brain be-
hind pretty face.
In Iceland Goldfish are dried and ground
into -four for use in bread.
The man who can say eyes and emo"
at the right time has sufficient command
of language.
"A book of prayers is contained, to-
gether with tiny cruci6x, in an indentif-
cation tag being supplied to Catholic SOL
diers and sailors. The prayer book also
contains services for nom Catholics.
Popular Mechanics.
-"Railroads in this country are carrying
ZIG, $50, 302, 723 tons of freight one mile"
The man who is looking for a job
sometimes realizes that there is plenty of
room at the top, but mighty little at the
bottom.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
20 ET-TR EE =.
LeGUes From Our Poets.
Only One Mother

You have only one mother, my boy,
Whose heart you can gladden. with Joy,
Or cause it to ache
Till ready to break,
So cherish that mother, my boy.
You have only one mother, who will
Stand by you thru good and thru i'll,
And love you, although
The world is your foe;
So care for that love ever still.
You have only one mother to pray
That in the good path you may stay,
Who for you won't spare
Self-sacriice rare;
So worship that mother always.
You have only one mother to make
A home ever sweet for your sake,
Who.toils by day and night
For you with delight;
To help her all pains ever take.
You have only one mother-just one;
Remember that always, my son.
None can or will do
What she has for you;
What have you for her ever done?
Good Citizen.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
When Accidents Occur

1t is a curious fact that accidents in in
dustrial plants occur, mostly, between nine
and nins-6fty-nine in the morning, and be-
tween three and three ffty-nine in the after
noon. This Z the discovery of the safety
director of large steel company after a
years study. Moreover, the high point of
the year in his study was August. Curious
ly enough, his findings parallel those of the
German government covering twenty-five
years, and are close to those of our own
Department of Labor.-Er.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09

Clerk Tin small-town hoteD: twill
you have a pitcher of water sent to your
room sirl''
Colonel Bluegrass:-"Waterl What for?
Amt there any hre-escapel'
Willis: Bumps Office is run abso-
lutely on SYSTEM
Gillis:-"Indeed?''
Willis:-"Yes, they tell me there is even
a recess of ten minutes each day for the
clerks to borrow money from one another"
One afternoon recently a couple of
farmers stopped to talk crops and horses.
care you in the market for good
horsel" asked one.
"Always ready to dicker, the other an
swered.
''Ever see that little bay mare of miner"
81 think know the critter.''
"How'd you like to own her! She
yours at rock bottom price,
Gathering up his lines preparatory to
leaving the spot, the other farmer replied:
"Well, John, I'd buy her this morning,
but hate to bust dollar
Two Scottish women were arguing as
to which was the thriftier. First woman:-
"Do you see that purse? Weel, that's my
first ane, an it's as guild as the day got il.
We Gamma beat that, moo can ye." Second
woman:-"Michty me! What silly boast.
We ken Dugal, my husbandf' ooh, ay;
what ABBOTT him. 'Weel, he's my first
man, an moo you've yer third. So dinna
preach thrift to me again.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
An Industrial Hero

The Medal of the Order of the British
Empire has been conferred on Thomas
Harper, an industrial hero. At the age of
seveuty-two he had retired and gone to live
in Australia. When the war broke out, he
returned TO England and went to work in a
munition factory. For two years he has, it
is stated, ''actually done the work of two
men," Once he tainted at his task, but
resolutely refused to give up, saying he
would never rest while his countrymen at
the front needed shells. -Ee.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09

An optimist is one who can see the
bright side of his own failure.
Secretary of War Baker is evidently
not afraid of the Prohibition vote-he is re-
ported to have retired to wine cellar dur
ing an air raid on Paris. When bombs are
dropping all around man can't be expect
ed to go looking for a place where only
sweet cider or grape juice is stored. -Ea.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
Women's Daily Poem of Love

| think tfhe love is never blind,
But rather brings an added light,
An inner vision quick to find
The beauties hid from common sight.
No soul can ever clearly see
Another's highest, noblest part;
Save through the sweet philosophy
And loving wisdom of the heart.
Phoebe Cary.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
,RICAN ASSOCIATION
Inmates Attentions!

Hereafter inmates are not permitted
to receive wearing apparel of any
description from friends or relatives.
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. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
NJ ! R R 0 R E 7 7 ES

Several unsigned manuscripts have been
received by us for publication, these will be
held until the authors name and register
number is sent in. No unsigned manuscript
will be used.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09

Who ran to help me when fell.
And would some pretty story tell
Or kiss the wound to make it we'll?
My Mother.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
Inmates Attention.!
Corrected to Saturday, Nav 4

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.
-. SULLIVAN. Deputy Warden.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09
GHaprl prnDra,at
Sunday. NAV S

Sunday, May S
The following ia rhe program rendered
in the Auditorium, Reverend Father Barry
officiating.
March-Khaki Bill Orchestra
Hymn-Take Thou My Hand
Scripture Father Barry
Selection-The Melody of Hearts
And Flowers Orchestra
Prayer --.----------.F Father Barry
Gospel Reading Father Barry
Sermon observation-disclosures Father Barry
Hymn-Come, Thou Almighty
King ------------- Congregation
arch-The Rainbow Orchestra
r. ]. Reichkitzer, Musical Director.
population
Monday, May 6
Number of Inmates at Prison.. 900. 881
Number in First Grade..... ............682
Number in Second Grade. .........183
Number in Third ade.....................16
Received During Week.. ........... 8
Discharged ........................ .......... 2
FarOled 80.
Last Serial Number ...,.,.5 1852
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-05-09

Board of Parole
c. E. Vasaly, Chairman
c. S. Reed, Sec'y for Prison
Rev. H. c. Swearingen
H. X. w. Scott, Sec'y for Reformatory
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1918-02-21
MONEY TO WIN WAR
How Americans Can Defeat
Blood -crazed Kaiser.
srsll c>nt-i5gtisss Fr,ns al VI,
LeTe Li5er+y ard Appreciate l:s
Blessings MI szs. Wsri1
Frea Grave Danger.

Many are familiar NTH The fs5le
that appeared IN ihe "a sefsoDl r. Ie-s
zhO1t the king Ei0 0T-re1 a fg----e
and the hand u his daughter % .hs
nan Eh0 cOui5 teil hira a stOry that
would last f0Tgver in the telling Nth
the stiDglsIOl, however. that. l1 case
The stO-y cane % sn end the pe-s01
Eh0 failed % complete Il was u .1se
bis head b. the s~Ord.
A number Of adve1t1rOus spirits .0st
their heads 10 the attempt 10 keeD 2
SERIAL going forever % srarse tn e.
centric monarch. but one young Nzn
finally Won The fortune and the dz-zis-
ter by wearing ont the very sOgl d -he
king With the gt0y about the lOc1GS
carrying Of the corn. @And thea an
other locust came and carried oH en-
other grain Of corn" etc. etc, Until
the king decided he had had enough Of
the story.
America-in fart, the whole world.
is dealing with an @eccentricT monarch
today. This monarch wants the lrap1s-
sible, and everyone who refuses to give
It TO him must lose his head. There
Is one way 10 deliver the peoples Of the
world from this menace.
Kaiser Wilhelm can be worn out, Il
be cannot be crushed By one trench
dOus blow. And the government al
Washington has pointed out the Esy.
Money Will defeat the kaiser. Small
savings. Ike the locusts. coming along
from 100000 American citlzens,
will wear out the soul Of the Esr-nlad
monarch. American money can wear
out any army In the world, because
there Is a great deal Of American
money and there are many Americans
who have H. Just mere matter Of a
quarter day from every wage Garner
In the United States would mean bill
lions Of dollars every year to buy guns
and food for soldiers, and ships 70
carry them across the Atlantic 10 de-
feat the sinister purposes Of the kaiser
and his crew.
A quarter, like the grain Of corn, Is
not much In Itself, but millions Of quar-
ters every day mean victory for right
eousness and humanity.