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The mirror., 1920-11-18

The most pompous individuals are sure
to be the ones who have the least claim
to greatness. In fact, true greatness is in
yariably simple, modest, honest and kind
ly. That's why so many people want to
see the Boss, and not some puffed up, self
important understrapper, who is thinking
SO much of his own importance that he
overlooks the interest of his patrons
Rindeyy Talk.
The mirror., 1920-11-18
NOTICE TO INMATES:

Each inmate is accorded the privilege of
sending one paper home, or to friends free of
charge. To do this you should write your
and address Of the person you wish to send
the paper to. and hand same to your officer
II you desire to send more than one paper,
each additional copy will be charged for at
the rate of SO cents q year.
The paper delivered to your cell each week
must be kept clean, and should be folded IN
at the foot of your bed on the morning fol-
lowing the day on which it is delivered to
your cell.
The mirror., 1920-11-18
QUERIES
NOTICE TO INMATES

For the benefit Of any inmates who apprs-
clate and see the opportunity that their spare
hours give toward means of self education
through correspondent school courses, study Of
good literature, acquiring an education in our
Night Schools, or, who need helpful informa-
ton in connection with their work in our var.
ious departments, will herewith be privileged
to use the Query" column. You are well
est to yourself. THE MIRROR with the kind
pervisor Of Institutional Libraries, will gladly
endeavor to supply the requested information.
N0TICE-In order to regulate the conduct
of this column inmates must sign their name,
register number and lock number to all queries
submitted for publication. Inmates names, Of
course, will not be Published, only the initials
OF each querist being used.-Editor.
Q-Suppose long-range gun was To-
Gated on equator and was fred to east;
then turned and fired to west; would there
be any appreciable difference in distance
Travelled by the two shots Pr. D.
A:-No; as atmosphere rotates with
earth, the projectile would not be affected
unless wind was blowing at the time.
OILS it true that U. S. had to pay
French for use of the trenches our army
used in helping to win the world war?-
Am.
Alt is true that in practically all
cases where land was taken for military
use rental compensation was granted. U.
S. also paid for all material and labor
used in constructing ports, warehouses,
ETC., in France. Amount of compensation
was fixed by agreement between American
commission and French authorities.
NOTICE-An inmates using the Query Col.
umn and desiring more detailed information to
their queries are invited to use the splendid
reference books in our library to be had ON
request. The International Text Books are
especially complete in their information on
Useful Arts. Literature. Chemistry, Biogra.
ply and Science divisions of our library csts-
logue for diversified subjects.
The mirror., 1920-11-18

Observation-Disclosures submitted to THE
MIRROR for publication must be absolutely
original; if not original. proper credit must
be given, If known; If writer's name is not
tributor. Should contributor fail to comply
with this request he will henceforth be dropped
from THE MIRROR's contributing staff.
Approved by WARDEN. Editor.
The mirror., 1920-11-18

Salvation Army bears this burden. 1t
is working in way that will reach
the dregs of the people and appeal to their
moral sense.-Editoriai from the Manito-
zvoc, (Wu). Herald, Oct. 10, 1920.
The mirror., 1920-11-18

THE MIRROR is weekly paper published in
in 1887 by the prisoners and is edited and
managed by them. 1t aims to be homo news
paper; to encourage moral and intellectual i'm.
the public with the true status of the prisoner;
to disseminate pathological information and to
aid in dispelling that prejudice which has ever
been the bar sinister to q fallen mans self-re'
demptiOn.
The mirror., 1920-11-18
CHURCH NOTICE

CHURCH NOTICE
Services in the Prison Chapel at nine o'clock
every Sunday morning, Protestant and Cath0'
lie service cvery alternate Sunday. Rev. q. +.
Benson and Rev. FIR. Corcoran, Chaplains.
The mirror., 1920-11-18

He is a learned man that understands
one subject; very learned man who un-
derstands two.-EmmonS.
The mirror., 1920-11-18

"Judge not thy friend until thou stand
est in his place."
The mirror., 1920-11-18
THE HOUSE ON THE HILL WITH
FRONT DOOR IN THE VALLEY

When choosing the site of the Southwest
Museum in Los Angeles its founders per-
The mirror., 1920-11-18

NOTICE-In order to regulate the conduct
Of this column inmates must sign their name,
register number and lock number to all queries
submitted for publication. Inmates names, Of
course, will not be published, only the initials
OF each querist being used.-Editor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-26
MERCEDES GIRL WINS
HONOR AT COLLEGE
Especial To The Heraldl

MERCEDES, Texas, Feb 26.--
Word has been received by friends of
Miss Mary Ellen Silver, daughter Of
Judge and Mrs. s. p. Silver of this
place. who is in her senior year at
Ward d-Belmont college. Nashville,
Tenn, that she has been elected by
teachers and the student body presi-
dent Of the students council. This
is the highest honor of the school and
the person receiving the presidency
must first be nominated and elected
by the faculty as deserving by her
school standing. and then be voted
upon BY her fellow students. Miss
Silver was elected by large majority
over several other nominees. and her
friends are congratulating her and
her parents over this honor which has
come to a Mercedes girl. Ward Bel
mont has about GOO resident students.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-26
400 GALLONS GOOD
LIQUOR DESTROYED
BY U. S. OFFICIALS

Customs officers at Hidalgo yes
terday removed temptation from the
paths Of the thirsty by emptying 400
gallons of mescal and aguadiente,
seized by the customs officers at
various times, into sewer. The
liquor was destroyed by Deputy Col
lector Charles Beeson and InspectoS
r. L. Campbell and was witnessed by
immigration officials stationed al
Hidalgo.
Authorization to destroy the cor
traband was issued from the col
lector of customs office at San An
tonic following the theft of fifty
quarts from the building on the night
of February "a. Thieves gained
entrance to the building by forcing
iron bars over the window. SO fas
the officers have gained no clue as
to the identity of the thieves. The
theft was reported to the San An
tonic office and the orders TO destroy
the remaining liquor were issued.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-26
ACCEPTS POSITION WITH
MERCEDES IRRIGATION CO
Especial to The Herald)

MERCEDES, Texas, Feb. 26.-
f. j. Cochran, an attorney who has
for some time past lived in Austin,
Texas, has been employed by the
American Rio Grande Land and Irri-
CATION company as assistant to j. j.
Elliott, president, with special refer
ence to attention TO note collections
and other legal matters that may
come up in which the company is in
terested. Mr.. Cochran is a native of
Iowa and spent his life in that state
until he moved to Austin, where his
family now resides, he having two
daughters in the State University
His family will join him here as soon
as he can secure house in which to
live. Mr.. Cochran will give his as
sistance to newcomers who make their
homes on the company's canals and
see that they get. fair treatment in
all deals. He comes to the company
highly recommended and il consid-
cred a valuable addition to its per-
sonnel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-26
COMMUNITY WORK AMONG
FOREIGN BORN IS THE PLAN
OF THE NATIONAL Y. W.C.A.

generally termed characterization"
the Y. w. CNA. prefers to call ''com-
munity. work among foreign-born or
non-English speaking people" having
found, it u said, the word "Ameri-
canization" not always agreeable to
foreigners. This community or
neighborhood work IL conducted in
centers known as international In
stitutes," which are TO foreign-born
women and girls what the Y. w. G a..
building is to American girls.
In San Antonio a new $4,000
building in Spanish mission style will
be opened in March, the first build
ing in the United States to be built
BY the Y. w G. A. for an interna-
tional institute. In New York, Bos-
ton, Chicago and other cities old
buildings have been taken over by the
Y w. G. a. and adapted as settle
ment houses. The executive secre-
tary of the San Antonio international
institute viii be an American woman
and associated with her will be three
American and three Mexican women
a. secretaries and volunteer workers.
In the past year friendly visits have
been made to 1000 homes in San An
tonic, representing eleven nationali-
ties.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-26
FRENCH RAIL LINES
PRACTICALLY TIEDUP
BY WORKERS STRIKE

PARIS, Feb. 26.-Syndicalism
threatens to appear in the French
railway strike, and the situation is
now admittedly very grave. De-
mands that all railways be nation
allied are now being made by the
strike leaders, who are continuing
their efforts to stampede all the rail
way workers of the country into a
general strike. The strike began
with a walkout by the employees OF
the Paris, Lyons and Mediterranean
system, and has spread rapidly. In
the provinces the strike is looked
upon more as a revolutionary move
ment than as a regular strike, ac-
coTding TO the Echo de Paris.
All arrangements 20 insure de-
livery Of sufficient food supplies for
this city have been made by the gov
ernment and the municipal officials
have taken similar steps on the ques-
tion of placing the railroads unde,
military control a. Premier BRAND
did when the general strike of 1910
was being considered by the labor
organizations. Newspapers, how
ever, contend that such a step would
be impossible in the absence Of Pre-
mier MiIlerand.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-26
NINEBARRELSOF
Wine Was TOTAL
CASUALTY LIST.
"Whiskey Rebellion" Resulted
Only in One Seizure Of Home
Made Wine in Michigan
(By The Associated Press)

IRON RIVER, Mich, Feb. &C.
The armed force of federal agents
under the command of Major Dali
rymple, who came here from Chicago
Ito put down the liquor rebellion in
upper Michigan" are today being
withdrawn, and the revolt" has
flickered out The only casualties
were nine barrels of homemade
wine, taken from the home of the
parish priest, where it had been
stored by the state for safe-keepine.
This wine was taken from the house
and dumped into the snow.
States Attorney McDough and
Major Dalrymple held conference
in the lobby Of a hotel and there
were mutual accusations of grand
standing" and publicity seeking. Me-
Dough threatened TO arrest the ma
jor and said he would Jail him if he
made move to start something "A
warrant for the arrest of Major Da;-
rymple was held by the chief Of po-
lice, who was present al the confer
ence, but did not serve the warrant.
The conference was carried on with
great anger by both men. but at its
conclusion they posed side by side
for the camera man.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-26
ARMED GUARDS
USEDPREVENT
CLAIM JUMPING
Hundreds of Claimants APP
pear for Lands Recently
Opened by Government
nv The Associated Pressl

CASPER, Wyo., Feb. 26.-Armed
guards last night patrolled the oil
fields in the Salt Greek district.
which i said to be the richest oil
field in the Rocky mountain states.
in order to prevent claim jumping on
the first night after the release Of
the lands under the national oil lana
leasing bill, which was signed by the
president yesterday. "A cold, raw
wind sweeping across the frozen
country did not deter the claimants
Of lands. Automobile lights were
turned into searchlights. and mount
cd men rode over the country, foi-
lowing every movement Of uniden-
fled persons. A considerable part Of
the land has already been developed,
and claimants are anxious to prevent
outsiders from erecting derricks dur
ing the night. thereby tying up the
land in long course OF litigation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-26
MAY Be Sent TO
ASYLUM WHEN HE
COMES TO STATE

SHREVEPORT, La, Feb. 26.--Al-
though in danger Of arrest and rein
carceration III the Southwest T5ra4
insane asylum. froTa which he oscar
ca last February and remarked hiH
blind wife after his first marriage
had been annulled during his con
flrement. Dr. Earl Nnlentine, dDTf-
isl ~ Vivian, Va, left today Viln
the body of his wife for Nixon, lex
az. whore the body viii be intlIrgA.
His wife died Sunday
After Nolentine had escaped from
the asylum and reJoined his wife
they moved TO Louisiana, and the au-
thorities Of that state had refused u
turn him over ID the Texas officials.
His wife died at New Orleans, where
he had taken her with the hope that
some specialist might restore her
sight.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-26
PRESENT Note;
REPORTEDU.S.
NOT WITHDRAW
Note Is Conciliatory in Form,
But Decidedly Firm in Sub
stance, Report

LONDON, Feb. 2G.-President
Wilson's note to the supreme allied
council relative to the Adriatic set
tlement was ready for consideration
when the council opened its session
today. Although officials made no
definite statement regarding the con
tents Of the note it is understood not
to contain a menace of American
withdrawal from European affairs,
but insists upon the adoption of the
Adriatic plan as agreed upon Dec.
8, last. The note is reported to be
quite conciliatory in form, but de-
cidedly firm in substance and dis
tinctly more moderate than its pre-
decessor," according TO morning
statements Of the London Daily Mail.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-26
N.Y.DEMOCRATIC
DELEGATES Are
UNRESTRICTED
Two Women Will Be Among
Number State Will Send to
National Convention
(By The Associated Pressl

ALBANY, n. Y, Feb 26.-The
democrats Of New York held an un-
official convention today to select
delegates at large to the national
convention and also to adopt state
platform. The delegates are to be
uninstructed, and the delegates n,
large will probably be Governor
Smith, William Church Osborn, Mrs.
Elizabeth Colbert and Miss Elizabeth
Marbury. The ladies named have
been active in democratic politics in
New York state for several years,
and are widely known.
There is Il large attendance at the
convention today, and the work viii
be rapidly disposed Of.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-26
GOVERNMENT JOBS
GO TO EX-SOLDIERS
Plenty of Work Available in
Civil Service Department
at Washington

Government 1obs for honorably dis
charged soldiers and sailors as ste
nographers and typists are ready for
all those who are willing to work in
Washington, ID. c., according to an
announcement made today by Lieu
tenant Colonel Mathew G.. Smith Of
the office of the assistant to the sec
rotary Of war
This il the United States civil serv-
ice commissions answer to the COM
plant 80 often heard during the de-
mobilization Of the army that civilians
and women filled the clerical places in
Washington which should be given 70
returned fighting men. Ex-service
men now have preference on all the
lists, under the law.
The official bulletin reads:
"The government needs large num-
bers Of stenographers and typists in
Washington, ID. c.
Usual entrance salaries are 81, 900
TO 1900 a year, plus the bonus Of
$50 a month authorized by congress.
Higher-saIaried positions are usually
filled through promotion.
The homes registration bureau of
the community service constantly
maintains list of available rooming
and boarding places in Washington.
Living conditions are considerably
improved.
Full information and application
blanks may be obtained from the sec
retary of the local board of civil
service examiners at the postoffice OF
customhouse in any city
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-26
PADEREWSKI WILL NOT
APPEAR I'm CONCERTS
Famous Pianist Decides to
Retire Permanently

LONDON, Feb. 26.-ignace Jan
Paderewski, the. famous pianist, VINO
recently retireF from the premier
ship Of the Polish nation, has def
nitely announced that he will never
again appear on the concert platform
nor Is he likely TO re-enter the polit-
ical field, according to Il Daily Mail
correspondents report of an inter
view with the famous musician.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-26
MARKET REPORT
Especial to The Herald by the u. S.
Bureau Of Markets)

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Feb. Pc
LETTUCE-KANSAS CITY: Eigh-
teen cars on track; market unchang-
ed. CHICAGO: 75c; market good,
firm; Imperial Valley crates, $2-75
to So. PITTSBURG: Market slow.
steady; California crates, s225 TO
$3.50; Arizona crates, mostly $3.50
ONIONS-KANSAS CITY: Three
cars on track; moderate, steady; REQ
Globes, medium to large, $3.50 to
$5.75; yellows, mostly $5; White
Globes, $3.50 to $5.75; Spanish
valencias reported, $3.50 to $5.75.
Gan sacked per crate.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-26
WILL CONSTRUCT
LONG PIPE Line
TO OIL DISTRICT
Propose to Connect Chicago
With the big Oil Fields
of Kansas

CHICAGO, Feb. ga pipe line
TO carry oil from the Kansas, Okla
homa and northern Texas oil fields
to Chicago, with a large distributing
center to be located at St. Louis, is
to be constructed and in operation
within the next twelve months, ac~
cording TO announcement made to-
day by two Of the leading petroleum
journals of the United States. The
organization Is to be composed OF
Independent oil dealers who will con
struct the pipe line at an estimated
cost Of $20.000,000, according to the
announcement.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-26
.ASQUITH WILL LEAD
in OPPOSING POLICY
OF BRITISH PREMIER

LONDON, Feb. 26.--All political
questions, and there are many now
before the people Of England, have
been completely eclfpsed by the tr.-
umphant return to parliament Of
former Premier Asquith. by a ma
jority the size Of which astonished
even his friends. His restoration to
parliament is held to be an even
destined to have important conse-
quences in the politics Of Great Brit
ain, and probably Of the world. lie
II expected "a Immediately assume
the leadership Of the opposition tc
Lloyd George, the British premier.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-26
FARMERS JOIN IN APPEAL
TO PRESIDENT WILSON TO
SIGN RAILWAY MEASURE

WASHINGTON, II. XII, Feb. 26.--
While the railroad bill. which Is now
in the department Of justice being
closely scanned for flaws which
might effect its validity, the presi-
dent Is receiving hundreds az vigor-
Gus representations from all parts OF
the country urging him to veto and
to approve the measure. Influences
Of all kinds are being brought 70
bear, with { he result that steady
stream Of telegrams and other COM
munications are being FASTENED to
the president.
The so-called Big Six" organiza-
tion of farmers is the latest 10 urge
the president to sign the bill. there
being in direct opposition % thar
taken by most of the labor unions
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-26

HAVE LOTS OF MONEY
ON THE ISLE OF zap,
BUT 1T WON'T JINGLE

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Feb.
26.-Stones, flat smooth ones.
with holes drilled in the center,
constitute the form Of money the
YaPs use, according to Marine
Corps Sergeant AIbertos Bresan-
han. who just returned from the
Orient and who was visitor re-
Gently ai the island of Yap. :
tropical isle in the Pacific used as
a trans-Pacific cable station,
"A zap dollar stone weighs two
pounds" adds the Marine. when
the natives get on top Of a noun
tain and pitch pennies il reminds
one of landslide"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-26
BODY is SENT HOME

The body or Sergeant Frank Rob-
inson, recovered from the Rio
Grande Tuesday evening, WINS sent
this afternoon t0 Tic home W hiB
parents in St. Marys, Pa. The body
was accompanied by First Sergeant
Robert III. Farmer III Troop ". Six
teenth Cavalry. Full military hon
ors. band and escort. accompanied
the body 10 the station
Sergeant Robinson's body was
found in the river by farmer Un
the Mexican side of the river at the
Calabosa ranch Tuesday morning and
was delivered To the American mili-
tary authorities that evening.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-26
ASK POWERS RELINQUISH
BALANCE OF INDEMNITY

PEKING, China. Feb. 26 -Advices
from Paris state that DR.. Wellington
Koo, on a special mission TO Paris
and 7 ondon, has approached the Eu-
ropean powers with the suggestion
that the balance Of the Boxer indem-
nifty be relinquished, and his sugges-
ton has met with encouragement
from several. In the case Of one ma
ton, at least, il was intimated that in
the event of such relinquishment the
funds should be used 10 educate Chi
nese students in that country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-26
PERSIAN REVOLUTION
PARTY GAINS STRENGTH
Have Occupied One of Prin-
cipal Cities on Coast

LONDON. Feb. 25.-The Persian
revolutionary forces, under the com
mand of their leader, Kutchuk Khan.
have occupied the city of Resht, near
the southern extremity of the Cas-
plan Sea. The Persians succeeded In
driving away the British garrison, ac-
cording to Moscow wireless reports.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-26
WITNESSES RETURN

Manager "A. ~ Gay M tho IraTai-
ers hotel and Vice President "a. Ash
helm of the State Bank and Trust
Company have returned from Okla
homa where they were summoned O.
witnesses in "A federal court case
charging "A. 5. Thomas. M Oklahoma.
with violating the Harrison anti-nar-
cotic law. The witnesses left before
the case was disposed w and did not
learn its outcome.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-26
ADOPTED SON OF VICE.
PRES. MARSHALL DEAD

WASHINGTON. ID. O., Feb. 26.-
Morrison Marshall. the young adopt
ed son of Vice President Marshall.
died early this morning after brief
illness, death being caused by ade-
noids.
The child was taken into the fans
lily of the vice president in June.
1917, when three years of age. The
Marshalls have no children Of their
own and the boy was never legally
adopted by them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-26
OLD TEXAN DIES AT
HIS HOME In HOUSTON

HOUSTON, Tex. Feb. 26.--Aug-
ust Beering. resident of the state
Of Texas since 1916. died today a.
the age of 92. Tie was pioneer
sash and door manufacturer and had
active charge Of his business up to a
few weeks ago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-26
MOTHER AND CHILDREN
ARE BURNED TO DEATH

MONTREAL, Canada. Feb. 20,
Mrs. Nj. Gregory and her four chs
dren were burned to death here To-
day when fire destroyed their home
The fire was accidentally started b.
the children while at play.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-26
SCIENTIST TO
STUDY FEVER'S ORIGIN

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 25.--Doctor
Nidczo Noguchi Of Japan, for two
years engaged in research work with
the Rockefeller Institute In New York,
has set rup extensive laboratories In
the state of.,Ypcatan for the purpose
Of studying tho or6Fn, prevention and
cure Of yellow fcver. The Mexican
Academy Of Medicine has made him
IN honorary member on the institu-
ton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-26
RUSSIAN SOVIETS
PROPOSE TO MAKE
PEACE With U. S.

LONDON, Feb. 26.-The soviet
eommissary Of foreign affairs has
dispatched notes to the United
States, Japan and Rumania, offer
ing peace with soviet Russia, ac-
cording to Moscow wireless dis
patch.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1920-02-26
WILL PUBLISH TEXT
OF NOTESEXCHANCED
ON ADRIATIC MATTER
nv The Associated Prcss)

WASHINGTON. d. c., Feb. &c.
The final decision to publish the
text Of the notes exchanged be-
tween the United States and the
allied powers on the Adriatic ques-
ton has been reached. Seven
notes are to be made public today
at the state department, totallins
about $4,000 words.