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The mirror., 1919-05-01
What Might Have Been

The kaiser and his half starved people, if
take their own word for it ought to read the
following which reproduce from the "Du Pont
Magazine. 1t is certainly eye opener:
If the ten billion pounds of explosives used
destructively in Europe during the had been
used constructively-to eliminate stumps, bo,,lders
and swamps instead of and buildipgs-there
would have been enough TO clear and drain about
one hundred million acres of land now unproductive,
about two-thirds of the area which Secretary
Lane estimates could be made cutivable by these
methods in this country.
If the millions of men who spent the last four
years in the trenches had been employed construc-
lively they could in single year have done all the
work of blasting these stumps and boulders, Of
draining, blowing and planting this land and har-
vesting first CROP
In another year they could have constructed all
the buildings and all the implements needed to cult
vate this land by the most modern scientific methods,
and to provide the utmost comfort for themselves
and families.
Enough steel was used for projectiles and mill
tary equipment to supply all the metal in these
buildings and to make all the machinery needed.
Enough barbed wire used in the war zone to
build fences about every farm. Enough concrete
went gun foundations and pill boxes' to build
concrete silo for each.
The horses and cattle killed and wasted by war
would have stocked these farms. The chemicals
used in various ways would have provided fertil-
izer for years to come The labor and material that
went into trucks would have provided automo-
bile for every one of these farms, and the gasoline
used during the fighting months would have been
sufficient to run these automobiles for several sea-
sons.
Instead of millions of acres made waste and
STERILE and other millions kept of productivity
while famine came nearer, there would have
been millions of bushels of focdstuffs added the
worlds normal supply. We would now have such
we'll nourished. well-satsfed world as civilization
has not yet seen.
This is what might have been. 1t is what can
yet very easily he in the next four years. Let us
provide farms for sodiers let put the implements
and explosives of peace into their hands and make
the future prosperous in the only basic, nfallible
way.
The mirror., 1919-05-01
Special Song Service

0 come, let as sing unto the Lord: let as make
joyful noise to the Rock of our salyati0n. n.-Psalm
XCV: L.
The entire intra-mural population gathered
the chapel Sunday. April 27. for special song
vice, arranged through the thoughtfulness of our
chaplain. Reverend Z. E. Benson. A chorus of six-
ty voices from the Bethel Academy, Minneapolis
under the leadership of Professor Sandberg, fur
nished of the finest musical programs has been
privilege to hear. The singers were appreciated
only for the artistic they possess, but also
evidence that genuine feeling for the brother
hood of man manifested itself in their singing.
Rev. Benson read the scripture lesson from
John Xxx: 1929. Immediately thereafter the chorus
rendered exhortation to God entitled Praise the
Lord o My Soul" wonderful array of talent
noticeable in the rendition of this number, clear
and distinct, their voices sounding throughout our
large auditorium. young lady of the chorus then
sang sacred solo entitled Confidence" which was
appreciated by the entire assembly. TO love and
enjoy music of this description requires merely
receptive temperament. The chorus sang sacred
number entitled, Awake! Awake!' which COM
pared favorably with the first selection.
A sextette of young ladies sang beautiful pas
tora lyric apropos of the Easter season entitled
Come Where the Lilies Bloom" entreating one to
come where the fragrance of the lily fills the air.
Professor Sandberg sang bass solo entitled
THE Ninety and Nine," which was we'll received
by the appreciatve audience We would be pleased
to hear Mr. Sandberg sing again. The leader after
singing his solo decided that Reverend Benson
should participate in the program and he most gen.
erousy agreed by giving short improysed talk.
BY way of sime, he related a pretty little
story of the lily covered with and earth, yet
arises and becomes beautiful fower-symbolic
of regeneration in the heart of man. closing num-
Der by the chorus entitled, ''The Radiant Moon Has
Passed." brought the service close and it is as
sured that satisfied congregation the result
The rostrum and pulpit of the chapel were ar
tstically decorated with palms, ferns and blooming
plants that added beatty to the service
We sincerely thank musical friends for this
splendid song service. We realize the inconvenience
and sacrifices they made to get here from Minnea-
polls early in the morning and it is appreciated.
We also thank our chaplain for arranging matters,
we know he spent quite bit of time the past
week in making preparations-G. W. and j. L.
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NOTICE TO INMATES

For the benefit inmates appreciate the
pouniy that their
through school
educa helpful
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with be privileged Query"
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kind collaboration of Miss Miriam
Will gladly ndeavo supply the requested information
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to all queries submitted for publication Inmates names
will be published only the initials of each ques
being used. (Ed)
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The Victory Loan

Uncle Sam has just launched his fifth, or Victory
Liberty Loan, and needs just four billion, five huu-
dred million dollars to pay up all his debts in
nection with the greatest of history, which he
has helped to win and make the world free for the
human family to live in without schemers, and plot
ters who thought they had right to rule intimidate
and vex the whole race. This nightmare has now
passed away return the freaks and fanatics
who have for four years defed the laws Of God and
have been subdued. captured, and their instru-
ments of destruction have been taken from them;
they rendered homeless. Any child who's
toys have been taken away from 1t will cry and kick
and stamp; SO do they. Wise mothers will often let
the child cry awhile, it does not hurt it, it makes it
feel better and it So it may be best
let this unnatural brood who TO have lost all
their power of reasoning and all
to have passed away from them. Well, let
them cry and groan awhile. They are now subdued
but to do it has cost great deal of money and the
bills must be paid
Now Uncle Sam has his portion of the bills to
meet and in order clean up his books on this par
ticular matter he wants his family to loan him, for
four years. four billion, five hundred million dollars.
1t will undoubtedly be the last chance shall ever
have to make him loan.
1t is surely great privilege to come at this
time to his aid He will give his note for four
years with four and threequarters per cent interest
What more ask?
We should surely be proud to be Americans and
have Uncle Sam. In this connection it may be
proper this time quote English writer of six
years ago who had travelled all over the world and
saw people; here is what he said in the magazine
article:
Surely and truly the Americans should be and
happy people, Uncle Sam is to them pleas
reminder of liberty and equality, all of the
rank and order, salutes lifting of hats to
anyone unless you wish to do so, you dress to suit
yourself. l stood and watched the shop girls going
to and from work. all smiling and happy, all clean
and we'll dressed; the working found the same.
| saw all sides pictures of Uncle Sam, he is
ly always in dead earnest, seldom is made laugh
but often smiles that nice smile such grand
father had; he is styllshly dressed his pant legs
seem to be little short for him but he manages 10
keep them down with little strap fastening to his
shoes which seem to be not new, he is not good
looking but neither Lincoln. but looking at the
picture of each you reminded of faces you may
have met in dreams in some far off world. The
American should be proud of his Inheritance and
happy. Now come with to England, Germany,
Austria France, Italy; what do see; working
men and women poorly dressed. Shoes are run ov-
the heels; some of them barefooted. Holes in
the knees of pants; many living from hand to mouth;
not many of them laughing few smiling. Now
what is the of all this difference in it's people?
Perhaps do not know, but perhaps it is lack of
The mirror., 1919-05-01
Notice to Inmates

WAR SAVING or THRIFT STAMPS can
be purchased each month by all who
so desire. You must notify your officer
not later than the goth of the month
if you wish to purchase stamps during
that month.
G. S. REED,
Warden.
The mirror., 1919-05-01

Q-Are negro commissioned officers placed in
mand of white troops in the U. S. armyl-K. Y.
A-No; but emergencies might arise where negro officers
would temporarily command white soldiers
O-How did President Jefferson the constitution
In connection with the purchase of Louisiana?-T. P
A:-Authority for acquisition of territory by pur-
chase was not specially given constitution and many that
time accused Jefferson OF oveeppng all authority in conclud
ing treaty with France for transfer of Louisiana Jefferson
had long been champion Estate rights strict construc
on of the constitution admitted that stretched the
constitution but no questions that his
tirey within implied of supreme law of the land.
O:-Where is Big Black Rver? How long is and is it
navigabel-Q.F F.
Ain Mississpp rises in Chocaw Co., flows southwest
and empes into Mississippi river About 200 miles long;
navigabe for about so miles,.
O:-Pease tell what Mrs. Wilson's name was before
she married President Wilson, Was she in the jewely bus
ness?-A. E.
A:-She widow Mrs. Gait Her maiden name
Edith Boiling She had interest in business
Q:-Was there any having seven red stripes in
the flag and six white instead of vice versa?S.
A:Ony is that darker color for edge flag
more satisfactory appearance the eye than white does
O:-Has there been law passed forbiddng a third
for presdenta
A:-No. not in this country Some other countries limit
term of president.
OIL will greatly appreciate any information you
give NE concerning Peacocks.-C. I. L.
A:-Peacock peaowl belongs pheasant family and is
native of southeastern ASIA In wild birds mos
frequently found perchng in domesticity they
spend time the ground. Female lays from 20 80
eggs in ground Young difficult in cold
climates. Males and females look much alike
of when beautifully marked tail feathers for
begin develop These feathers full development
at age of about three and give bird remarkably beautiful
appearance feathers being stkingy marked by coos of blue
and gold PeafowIs for food but they
kept principally curiosties and for their beautiful
feathers Because of its proud strung habits peacock gen.
orally regarded as symbolic of vanity and pride.
Q:-Can you explain why celebrate Washngton's
birthday Feb. % when he born Feb. I'LL.
A:-Present chronological system reformed calendar
which introduced by Pope Gregory KILL in 1882
adopted by England until 1882 Consequently country
and in English colonies dates prior 1852 reckoned
coding Gregorian calendar called new style" and
previous calculations called cold stye Washington
born Feb IL, old yle but this Feb % by the
system.
The mirror., 1919-05-01

faith in God. So say happy and thankful should
be the Americans. and they are"
If this picture is correct we should be happy.
and if we are let us loan Uncle Sam this four and
a half billion dollars and make him happy too.
The mirror., 1919-05-01

NoTIcE-A inmates the Query Column desiring
tailed information their
books library
Text Books especially complete their information
subjects Consult
Biography Science divisions
subjects
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UNANSWERED QUERIES

The MIRROR will publish
string to contribute solutions are invited o do
Q:-.Pease indicate the pronunciation of Desprez and
Brest- -Ltovsk-T A.
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But it is hard to make good tool of
sharp man."
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Too often bad motives are attached TO good
ts"
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NOTICE TO INMATES:

Services the Prison Chapel at nine clock every Sum
day morning. and Catholic service alternate
Sunday. Rev. c. E. Benson and Rev. Fr Corcoan Chap
El Nuevo mexicano., 1919-05-08
Mrs. Veeder Vice Chairman Of
Democratic Central Committee
First N~on-Suffrage State Where Women Have
Been Officially Recognized il Party Organi-
zation; Work Will be Chiefly Along Educa-
tional Lines.

Mrs, Elmer e. Veeder, OF la,
Vegas, wife Of the democratic candi
date last year for lieutenant governor
lof New Mexico. has been rendered
and has accepted the position or vice
chairman Of the democratic state
central committee forsMew Mexico
according to an hounceme when
was made today BY Arthur Seligman
chairman of the state committee. All
the same time he exhibited a letter
from Mrs Bass, chairman OF the ma
|tional organization Of democratic
women, IN which she congratulates
Mr.. Seligman on the fact that this
Is the first snomvoting state as far
as ome are concerned where wOm-
en- have been officially recognized
Through this action IN the organlza-
ton Of a great political party.
Mrs. Veeder's work, until such
time as womap suffrage comes to
New Mexico will be along educational
lines. II is probable that she will 20
to the national committee meeting
which Is TO be held in Chicago on
May % and 20, a meeting which MI.
Seligman expects to attend.
Commenting on this departure
from precedent in New Mexico, Mr.
Seligman said Il feel that the APP
pOintment OF a woman vice chairman
the state central committee will be
approved by the democrats OF New
Mexico and that II Is in line with
El Nuevo mexicano., 1919-05-08

IU| N8N an HHN.IN" vHY NINnN|HNUn
Construction on section one Of the
Glorieta-Panchueia project, in the
Santa national forest, San Miguel
county was resumed April 30th. The
work is under the direction OF Senior
Highway Engineer Wheeler, or the
bureau Of public roads, Albuquerque.
Work wat suspended on January
LIST, due to weather conditions. Sec.
ton one begins at Valley kanch and
follows the Pecos river for 4.2B miles.
Sections 3. 3 and I have q total length
Of 1875 miles. Plans and estimates
for these sections have. been prepared
and construction OF the entire project
is to be carried on this ummer,
Section one is a cooperative project
estimated to cost $4,000. or this
amount the state OF New Mexico puts
up $4,000 and the secretary OF agri-
culture, $4,000. The remaining three
sections are to be constructed with
funds from the $9,000,Q00 appropria-
tlon made by the 65th congress and
which was a rider on the post office
appropriation bill. The state did not
feel ia a position to cooperate on this
work, the estimated cost Of which Is
$4,000.
With the completion of this pro-
sect, a wonderfully picturesque recrea-
tional area at the head OF the Pecos
will be made accessible. Some Of the
best wild turkey hunting in the state
is to be had along the slopes Of this
valley. Not a few summer cottages
are now located in this section, and a
better meal of approach will un-
doubtedly cause numerous pleasure
seekers to build and develop this
most healthful and attractive part Of
the Glorieta mountains.
DatiI Project Will Cost S15s, 100000.
plans and estimates for the Datil-
Reserve project within the Datil ma
tional forest, and in Socorro county,
have been completed by the bureau
OF public roads. This project is Il
miles long and has as its termini the
national forest boundary near Horse
Springs and the town Of Reserve
The estimated cost in round numbers
is s1S3.000.
AT the time of execution OF the CO.
operative agreement for the location
survey, plans and estimate. it was
fully expected that cooperation to the
extent of so per cent would later he
secured from the county and state l
El Nuevo mexicano., 1919-05-08

progressive democratic thought as
represented BY the urgent attitude OF
President Wilson in favor OF woman
suffrage.
'The democratic state convention
last fall wrote into the democratic
state platform 4 plank fRvoring the
submission to the people OF this state
Of a constitutional amendment per.
hitting women to vote. A democrat,
Hull OF Curry county, Introduced the
amendment into the lower house Of
the legislature. 1t was passed In the
upper house by the vote Of Senator
Dpnlavy, democrat. after republican
votes had nearly defeated It. In the
house every democrat save me voted
for his party pledge and the amend.
ment's submission was defeated three
times by republican votes and II was
so rank that even Governor Larrazoio
rebuked HIS party in a special mes
sage and declared that none OF those
members should ever have the hardi.
hood to show themselves agam as d
candidate for office in this state.
The democratic party mas kept its
pledge In this matter and the appoint
lnent OF Mrs. Veeder Is only getting
ready a little in advance for the edu-
c~ational work which win have sho
70 be done to show the women OF this
why they should vote the demo
ticket when they become
voters"
El Nuevo mexicano., 1919-05-08
Work Resumed ON New Road Up
PecOS Into Heart of Mountains
Construction Goes Forward on Section One Of
Glorieta-P anchuela Project; Plans Completed
For $l53,000 Datil Project; Bids Asked on
HighroIls-Weed Road IN Qtero County.

"I W."
for the construction Of the project
When the matter wa presented 4
the state highway commission thai
body could not see its way clear e
cooperate III such an amount as j
had outlined q program to meet other
federal aid offers, from which II fell
greater benefits would accure. The
district forester did not feel al though
the project warranted q large percent,
age OF cooperation, SO It was placed
on the deferred list.
otero County Project.
Section G, 30 miles In length. Of the
Highrolls-Weed project, in Otero
county and in the Lincoln national
forest, is soO to be advertised for
bids. This section connects the sum
mer resort of Cloudcroft with the
town OF Weed and completes the
project. With its completion, there
will be A good road from Alannogordo
through the fruit section Of Highrolis
and Mountain Park, through the won
derful pine clad Sacramento noun
tains, making Cloudcroft accessible
for motor traffic. 1t will provide a
ouunhrutttA b4tirl Ill Ldl uitAp hAtA ncN1
tiers Of Coz and Penasco canyons,
and the town OF Weed. Produce may
then be hauled within limits to Cloud
croft which is the end OF the branch
OF the II. p. and S. Nv. railroad.
Reports are 10 the effct that every
available acre in this section has been
planted and bumper crops are expect
ed and the need for a substantial
road will be keenly felt and fully APP
~preciated. Plans and specifications
were prepared under the direction OF
Highway Engineer Wheeler,
or the bureau OF public roads, Albu-
querque. The estimated cost OF this
section in round numbers is $67 600,
600.
Otero Gives $15,00Os
The county Of Otero has offered to
cooperate to the extent Of $4,000 and
aid for the remainder has been
solicited, An agreement is soon 10
be executed covering the necessary
detail, after which bids will be called
for or active construction undertaken
BY force account and station contracts
by the bureau OF public roads. Sec
tions A and B are now being adverY
Eised and bids are TO be received up
10 May 5th.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1919-05-08
League Of Nations

Section League OF Nations: The
covenant of the league OF nations con
~stitute5 section one OF the peace
treaty, which places upon the league
many specific duties in addition To
its general duties. II may question
Germany at any time for a violation
of the neutralized zone east Of the
Rhine as a threat against the worlds
peace. 1t will appoint three of the
five members of the Saar commission
oversee the regime, and carry out the
plebiscite. II will appoint the high
commissioner of Danzig, guarantee
the Independence Of tho free city and
arrange for treaties between Danxig
and Germany and Poland. 1t will
work out the mandatory system to be
applied to the former German colo
MES, and act as a final court in part
OF the ~plebiscites OF the BeIgian-Ger-
man frontier, and in disputes ais to
the Kiel canal. and decide certain OF
the economic and financial problems.
An international conference on labor
is to be held in october under its d.
r%ection, and another on the interna-
tional control Of ports, waterways and
railways Is ~foreshadowed.
Membership: The members of the
league will be the signatories OF the
covenant and other states invited to
accede, who must lodge a declaration
or accession without reservation with.
in two months. a new state, domin-
ion, Or colony may be admitted. pro-
vided It's admission is agreed by two
thirds OF the assembly. A state may
withdraw upon giving two years no.
tice, If 1t has fulfilled all its interna-
tional obligations.
Secretariat: Al permanent score.
tariat will be established at the seat
Of the league, which will be at Geneva.
Assembly: The assembly Will con-
sist of representatives Of the members
OF the league, and will meet at
stated intervals, Voting Will be by
states. Each member viii have ono
vote and not more than three repre-
santatives.
Council
Council: The council will consist
OF representative Of the five great
allied powers, together with represen
tatives Of four members selected by
the assembly from time to time; Il
may cooperate with additional state
and will meet at least once a year.
Members not represented will be hi
vited TO send a representative when
questions affecting their interests are
discussed. Voting will be by states.
Each state will have one vote and not
more than n representative. Deci-
sion taken BY the assembly ana coun-
ell must be unanimous except IN re
gard TO procedure, ann In certain
cases sppetnHf II the covenant and in
El Nuevo mexicano., 1919-05-08
TREAT


which they were successfully involved
directly or indirectly and which
originated in the declaration of war
by Austria-Hungary on july %, 1914,
against Serbia, the declaration of war
by Germany against Russia on August
1, 1914 and against France on August
3, 1914, and in the invasion OF Bel
GUM, should be replaced by a firm.
Just and durable peace. the plenipo-
tentiaries lhaVing communicated their
full powers found in good and true
fcrm) have agreed as follows:
From the coming into force OF the
present treaty the state Of war will
terminate. From the moment and
subject to the provisions Of this
treaty official relations with Germany,
and with each Of the German states,
will be resumed by the allied and as
sociated powers.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1919-05-08

bridges pass to France with The obli
cation for their upkeep
bor five years manufactured pro
duptR OF AlRQQRAQrraine will be- ad.
raitted ID Germany free Of duty to 4
total amount not excepding In any
year the average Of the three years
preceding the war aud textile mater.
ials may be imported from Germany
20 AlsaceIorraipe and re,exported
free OF duty, Contracts for electric
power from the right bank must be
continued for ten years.
FOR seven years with possible ex-
tension 10 ten the ports Of Kiehae
and Strassbourg shah be administer
"a as 4 single unit BY a French nds
ministrator appointed and supervised
by the central Rhine commission
Property rights VIII be ~aafeguarded In
both ports and equality OF treatment
A. respects traffic assured the nation
ais. vessels md goods Of every conh-
try. Contracts betwean AisaceL9r-
raine and Germang are maintained
save for frances right to anHal on
grounds Of public interest Iudg-
ments nf courts hold III certain classes
or cases, while in others. a judicial
exeQpetur Is first required, Political
cpndepnatipns during the war null
and void and the obligations to repay
fines is established as in other
parts of the allied nfritory.
Various clauses adjust the general
provisions OF the treaty to the special
conditions of Alsace-Lorraine certain
matters OF execution being left to CON
rraaItAs4. a. ~. -