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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-07-28
BASE BALL SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY,lrLY 2ist.
Norton at Stoncga.
Big Stone Gap Al Kcokee.
SATURDAY, July 9th
Big stone Gap at Norton
keokee al Stonega
WEDNESDAY, July 18th.
stonega at Keokee
Norton at liig stone Gap.
sATTRDAY,JULY 8ist
Stonega AT Norton.
krokee al Big stone Gap.
WEDNESDAY,, AUGUST 18th
Norton q, Kcokee.
Zig Stone Gapai stonega
SATURDAY, AUGUST eth
Norton ut Siuncga.
Big Stone Gap At keokec
WEDNESDAY,. AUGUSTIlth.
keokee at Norton.
Stonega at Zig Stone Gap
SATURDAY, AUGUST liu
keokee at Stonega
Norton Al Big Stone Gap.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18th
Big Stoue Gap at Norton.
Sionega at kcokee
SATURDAY., AuGUST 2lst
Norton at kcokee.
Big stone Gap al Stoncga
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST a5th
hrokee AT Big Stone Gap
Stoneea at Norton.
SATURDAY, AUGUST astl
Leokee at Norton.
St"heRa at Rig stone Gap.
WEDNESDAY,, SEPTEMBER Ist.
Norton At Sionega
big stone Gap al KeOkee
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-07-28

There is one good thing about
the participation of women in
politics. They won't be pulling
oil crooked deals because they
couldn't keep the secret
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-07-28

In the sunny days of summer
the young mans fancy lightly
turns to thoughts of love-nnd
the high cost of living turns it
off again.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-07-28

FOR SALE. Late Flat Dn,ch
aud Drum Head Cabbage
Plants. Phone or write Lind
sey Horton adv.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1920-07-28

We feel the same way
about it. That's why we
represent u. S. Tires in this
community.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-26
Glad to Get Back

Just as young couples who 60 blithely
out into the world sometimes drift back to
the patcrnal roof in order to live COM
fortably, so now many of those prodigal
Americans who were so tickled to go to
other countries before the war are now
yielding to this homing instinct. AS soon
as the war was over, thousands of our
alien population were eager to go back
to the Old ountry. In most cases they
had amassed small fortunes out of their
war work and they entertained fond
dreams of luxurious existence all the
rest of their days in the land of their
origin.
Many of these are now returning to
this country, sadder and wiser; they found
that living cost so much over there and
the taxes were so tremendous that their
little stock of cash melted away like snow
in spring thaw. Much as it costs to
live in this country, it is still less than in
most other countries.
Baroness Speck Won Sternberg, Ameri-
can wife of high-up German, is among
the CONSPICUOUS "emigres" who have re-
Gently returned to this country. Before
her marriage she was Lillian Langham
of Louisville, Kentucky, one of famous
family of American beauties.
She is quoted as saying that she has
been "made poor" by the war. The term
"poor" however is a comparative one and
if we may judge anything by the costly
furs and trinkets which she wears, this
doen't mean that she will have to teach
school or do homework for a living. 1t
is reported that she has had surfeit of
life in Germany and that she will try to
get back her American citizenship, which
she now prizes more highly than she did.
When an American woman marries the
subject of foreign government she auto
matically loses her American citizenship.
Exchange.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-26
Worlds Championship

Bill Pickens was promoting match be-
tween Barney Old6eld and Ralph de Pal
ma in Atlanta couple of years ago for
the worlds championship" He had the
town, from the negro washers in the gar
ages to the bankers, split fifty-ffty in the
selection of a favorite. A negro porter
from the Packard agency and one from
the Firestone tire branch colored aid, both
intense partisans of their respective idols,
were engaged in a wordy war over who
was the most popular of the famous pair.
"Mistah Barney may be oldes' racah, but
but Mistah Ralph is de man who's goin'
to influence de folk to pay silvah dollahs
to git in de fai' groun's," acclaimed the
Packard henchman. "Say, boy!" promptly
came back the Firestone standard-bearer,
"Mistah Oldfel' done kilt mob peoples AN
Mistah de Palma even raced befo'."-Ex.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-26
They All Learn It

The habit of pro6teering, Represent
alive Kearns of Ohio believes, is catching,
just like mumps or measles, only more so
and people seem to get it without any
preliminary exposure. "a friend of mine
in Maine" said he, twas accustomed to
buying berries, spring and summer, from
an old Indian known as Indian John.
The old man gathered only wild berries.
Cost of production, therefore, was zero
and his limited contacts with civiliza-
ton brought no economic pressure to
bear on his prices.
Nevertheless, when Indian John
brought around his berries this year he
asked SO cents quart for fruit that he
had formerly sold for eight or ten cents
"'Why, john inquired my friend
whats the idea? Your price is out
rageous. How do you figure it that way?'
Struggling his shoulders and gesticu-
lating, the old man explained: Gotta
charge more. Berries him way up. Heap
big war somewhere "-Selected
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-26
RESIDENT OFFICIALS
N |R R 0 R E 7 ES

Mass was held in the chapel Sunday
morning.
The 81 saw a robin" crew has not
been heard from for several days.
Although we have had many bright,
sunshiny days recently, the huge piles
of snow still remain along the sides of
the walks.
The Repair Department warehouse
is now located at 40 East Ninth street,
St. Paul. 1t is expected that the ship
ment of repair parts for the celebrated
Minnesota machines will thus be fastened
and better service given the buyers.
We are panied to announce the death
of Mrs. Desautels, wife of J. E. Desautels,
of the Parole Department, who passed
away at her home last Tuesday morning.
The interment took place today. The
heartfelt sympathy of the many friends
at this institution are extended to the
bereaved husband and daughter.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-26
Little War Mother

When you look at his picture and your
eyes
Are dimmed and mighty wet,
And it seems as though your trembling
hands
Could reach and touch him yet:
When you family call and he answers not
Your duplicating prayer,
Remember his last thought was You:
/ know-for l was there.
When the day is done and the hearth-fre
CLOVIS,
And you slowly knit and knit;
And your furtive eyes from the embers
rise
To where he used to sit;
And you feel he never can slip up
And kiss you unaware,
Remember his last word was You:
l know-for I was there.
When your dear brave heart is breaking
And life is reft of joy;
And only the spark of memory
The face of boy-YOUR boy:
May the good God hover over you,
And touch your silvered hair
And tell you what I've tried to tell:
He knows-for He was there.
-Ereoin Clarkson Garrett.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-26
New French President

The new President of France, Panl
Eugene Louis Deschanel, is known as the
most brilliant public speaker in the coun-
try and has been active in the political
life of France for many years. His entry
into politics was made in 1876 and his
services since in one capacity or another
has been continuous. In 1885 he was
first elected to the Chamber of Deputies
in 1896 he was vice president of that
body, and two years later he became pres
ident of the chamber, retaining the posi-
ton until 1902. In May, 1912, he be-
came president of the chamber for the
second time and had served continuously
since.
Deschanel is writer of distinction and
is a member of the French Academy. On
his forehead may be seen a scar which he
received in duel with Clemenceau 26
years ago. The latter had criticized Des-
chanel in his paper, Justice, and Des-
chanel challenged him. Clemenceau was
one of the noted duelists of France at the
time and evidently had the better of the
argument with his opponent. The enimity
between them was long ago buried, not
outstanding that both were candidates
for the Office of President The Presi-
dent of France, unlike the President of
the United States, has little power and is
little more than fgurehead. The honor,
however, is much courted and much
priced.
Contrasted with the presidential cleo
tons in the United States the system in
France is radically different. Though the
government is republic the people have
no direct voice as to who shall be their
president but must abide by the decision
of their legislature. The French president
is elected for a trim of seven years by
the members of the chamber of deputies
and the senate. These members meet and
the voting usually takes place by roll call.
A majority of both bodies is necessary to
choice.
Following Deschanels election the cab
met of Premier Clemenceau resigned and
Alexandra Millerand, governor of Alsace,
was asked to form a new cabinet with
himself as premier.-Exchange.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-26
Near Approach of a Machine
That Will Travel 500 Miles
an Hour

In another ten year, 500 miles an hour
may become the recognized speed for air
traffic.
Would you like to live in Devonshire
and come up to business in London every
day as usual?
This is only one of the miracles which
will be achieved with the aid of the 500
mile-an-hour aeroplane, driven by high
explosive instead of petrol, which may be
flying above among the clouds before an
other year is over, according to London
Tid-Bits.
The engine driven by dynamite was
really discovered some time before the
war; for the machine gun is, intact, a
high-explosive motor. Only an extension
of the principle is necessary to make the
high explosive engine possible.
Another invention which is waiting for
the high explosive engine is the wingless
aeroplane.
The time is fast approaching when
wings will be dispensed with altogether.
All movements-up or down-will be
controlled by the engine. The wingless
aeroplane will be unable to glide to earth
without the aid of the engines, and any
sudden stoppage in mid-air would newt
ably mean crash.
To guard against this danger, two or
three spare engines will probably be car
ried, to be kept in reserve in case of emer-
gensy. This wonderful machine could
cross the Atlantic in less than six hours,
and it will be possible to breakfast in
London, lunch in New York, and return
to London in time for supper.-ExchaHge.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-26
Taxing the Millionaires

Under the new scale of income tax i'm.
posed by the recent U. S. Revenue Bill
every citizen in receipt of $4,000 OF
more year must pay at least half of il
to the state.
Mr.. Henry Ford, for example, is said tc
have an income of $2s,0o0,00o year, Of
which the revenue authorities will claim
between fifteen and twenty Millions
sum sufficient to keep 1000 families in
modest comfort for ever.
But even Mr.. Ford gets off lighter thar
Mr.. John D. Rockefeller, who is reputed
to have an income of $1OO,OOO,OOO year
Mr.. Rockefeller's contribution to the Elk
chequer, it is said, will not fall short Of
$s0,O00,000 for the current years..
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-26
k0 MI C kL FPS

"My husband traces his ancestry back
to Edward the Confessor."
"Mine comes from a different line. 1
can never make him own up to anything"
Wife in London lover the wireless tele-
phone in 1850, to husband who owns an
aeroplane):
Dinners nearly ready"
CPL be home in lots of time, dear; just
leaving Newfoundland"
Cali right; but don't stop too long in
Dublin or the joint will be spoilt."
"There seems to be a great feeling of
unrest through the country"
eyes, I've noticed that. Most of my
clerks yawn so frequently through the day
that Pm dead sure they're not getting
sleep enough"
"Pm invited to tea. l know what R.
S. V. P. means, but this card has in its
corner the two letters B. S. What do
they mean?"
"Bring sugar."
Wifey-John, you certainly have i'm
proved in your dancing. Don't you re-
member how terribly you used to tear
my dresses?
Hubby-Yes. 1 wasn't buying them
then.
"You seem fond of the druggists little
boy"
eyes, he kin git all the pills he wants
fer our air guns"
"Pa, what is an optimist?"
San optimist, my son, is man who
sees hope for the country no matter who
is elected"
Twas Pats first football match. He
dashed here and there, running every
where and in eveyone's way. While in
the midst of the battle, he got a nasty
kick in the head, rendering him uncon-
scious. "Who-who, kicked me?' he
spluttered, upon coming to.
cts all right" replied the referee, lit
was FOUL"
"A foul! Be jabers." Pat exploded.
An sure OF thought it was mule.
Jenkins was sitting down to breakfast
one morning, when he was astounded to
see in the paper an announcement OF his
own death. He rang up friend Smith at
once. "Hello, SMITH" he said. "Have
you seen the announcement of my death
in the paper"
eyes," replied Smith. "Where are you
speaking from?"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-26
Suggestive of SeasiCkness

The size of the waves of the Atlantic
ocean has been carefully ascertained as a
result of extensive investigations made by
the officers of the United States Navy De-
partment. In height, these waves usually
average thirty feet, but in rough weather
they will attain some forty to forty-eight
feet. During storms they are frequently
from 500 to 800 feet long, and endure
ten or eleven seconds. The longest wave
measured by the photographic Office Of
fcials was half a mile, and it did not
spend itself for twenty-three seconds.-Ex.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-26
Marshal FoCh's Birthplace

On the outer wall of an ordinary house
in Tarbes, France, is tablet with this ap-
predatory wording-"In this house on a
back street of the town of Tarbes, in
southwestern France, was born on Febru-
airy 2, 1856, Ferdinand Foch, the son of
Napoleon Foch, a humble Government
functionary. The room in which the
future Marshal of France came into the
world is on the second floor" On the
first was-and still is-a bakery shop, one
link in M. Boulangerie's chain of pastry
establishments that stretches all over the
epublic.-Exehange.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-26
An Old Time Favorite:
Joe Bowers"

My name it is Joe Bowers, I've got a
brother Ike.
1 came from old Missouri, all the way
from Pike.
I'll tell you why l left there and how
came to roam,
And leave my darling mamma, so fan
away from home.
l used to court gal out there, her name
was Sally Black;
l axed her would she marry me, and she
said it was whack.
Said she to me, "Joe Bowers, before we
hitch for life,
You'd better get little farm to keep
your little wife,"
ooh, Sally, dearest Sally, oh, Sally, fol-
your sake
I'll go to California and try to raise a
stake"
Said she to me, "Joe Bowers, since you're
the man to win,
Here's KISS to seal the bargain, and
she hove dozen in.
When got into that country hadn',
nary red;
l had such wolfsh feelings I wished my
self most dead.
But thoughts of my dear Sally soon made
these feelings quit,
And whispered hopes to Bowers-I wish
l had 'em yeti
At length went to mining, put in my
biggest ticks;
Went down upon the boulders just like a
thousand bricks.
worked both late and early, through
rain and cold and snow;
was working for my Sally, twas all
the same to Joe.
At length 1 got letter, twas from my
brother Ike,
Who lives in old Missouri, all the way
from Pike.
1t brought to me the dangest news that
ever did hear;
My heart is almost bursting, so pray ex-
cuse this tear.
The letter said that Sal was false, her
love for me had fed;
That Sally had married butcher, and
the butchers hair was red.
And more than that the letter said, twas
enough to make me swear
Twas that Sally had baby, and the
baby had red hair!
And now, my friends, I've told you all
about this sad affair;
About Sally marrying the butcher, and the
butcher had red hair.
But whether it was a boy or girl, the
letter never said,
But all it said about it was that its hair
was inclined to red.
-Selecfed.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-26

The good, hot, meaty odor Of the din
ner was like restorative.
I'm a-comin' out" announced the old
man with resentful dignity. "This din
ner come mighty nigh bein' the death Of
me-"
He surveyed, with disapprobation, the
heaped bread plate. Thought we was
goin' to hev sody biscuit"
"You come too late with the butter
milk!" accused the shrill little wife.
Like to nuver come at ALI" chortled
this irresponsible doer of "errants."
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-26
Motion Picture Show

The pretty and winsome young movie
star, Mary Pickford, and superb COM
pany, delightfully."- entertained the inmate
audience in the auditorium Sunday morn
ing. Mary seemed at her very best in
this play under the caption of "Esmer-
aida" four reel Paramount production.
The theme of the play wherein "Es-
meralda" and her doting old dad seeming
ly resent the over-exertious actions of the
well-meaning mother in disposing of the
farm and resultant migrating of the fam
lily of three to the city to henceforth live
as fashionable folks,-brings out neat
well woven and beautifully staged series
of nicely presented lines and elaborate
scenes in which "Esmeralda" is the pre-
dominating figure and to which role
"Mary" so eloquently imprints her per-
sonifcation of the very essence of girlish
simplicity of virtuous love. For whereas,
in this play, as in most all plays, there is
the contending and only "true lover" and
SO with "Esmeralda," as she had in her
early youth become irrisistibly attached to
"Dave" the son of the nearby country
neighbor,-nothing her mother would at
tempt to the contrary,-could swerve "Es-
meralda" from the eventual sublime end
ing, and the restoration of the two lovers
to their happily contented union of mar
ital bliss. A play rich in its offerings of
beautifully exploited conceptions of home
life with all its visissitudes and COM
plexities and then again its recurrent and
lasting pronouncements of virtuous good,
"Esmeralda" thus afforded most delight
full and enhancing time for leisure and
recreation that makes fellow feel better
for its moralizing touch of influence.
At the beginning of the performance
the audience and orchestra stood and
saluted "Old Glory" as the orchestra
played "The Star Spangled Banner" in
commemoration of the birth of the illus
trious Washington.
The music was exceptionally fine and
a song by Mr.. E., Love Me" was well
rendered eliciting much applause. The
programme follows.
March-Cross The Morse
acknowledgement Kitty ---------Sloane
Vocal Solo-Love Me (Mr. E. -Zamecnik
Serenade-Aubade Printaniere --Lacombe
One Step-Its the Smart Little Teller
Who Stocked up his Cellar-------Agel
Fox Trot-The Great American Desert
Selection-The Voice of Mcconnell
(From Chauncey Olcot) -Cohan
Waltz Intermezzo-Flirtatio Helmund
Song Fox Trot-I Want Daddy Who
Will Rock Me to Sleep---------Sloane
March-Spirit of independence Holman
r. ]. REIcHKrTzER,
Musical Director.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-26
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Selected
Play It On The Square

Play the game for all you're worth,
Play the game to win;
Dig your toes into the earth
Stick, through thick and thin.
Hit the line with all your might
But when you hit, be fair,
Play the game, but day and night,
Play it on the square.
Play for wealth or fun or fame,
Never lose your grit,
Stand right up and play the game,
Don't be quick to quit,
You've right to want to win,
Blows you needn't spare;
But whatever game you're in
Play it on the square.
Exchange.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-26

There is less alloy in Canadian silver
than in the United States coins, but the
American silver pieces consist of purer
and finer quality of silver.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-26
INMATES ATTENTION.

Hereafter inmates are not permit
ted to receive wearing apparel of
any description from friends or
relatives.
Inmates buying socks, under
wear, nightshirts, handkerchiefs,
etc., should send them to the Laun-
dry and have their number marked
on them before using. Write your
name, register number and cell
number on slip of paper, attach
to articles and give to cell hall
captain.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-26

The number four is in great disfavor
in Japan, because its name, "shi," is the
term of death. There are no tours or
forty-fours in the telephone directories of
that country.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-26
CHAPEL PROGRAM
Sunday, Feb. 22, 1920.

The following is the program rendered
in the auditorium last Sunday morning,
Rev. Father Barry officiating.
March Spirit of Independence Orchestra
Selection-One Fleeing Hour Orchestra
Hymn-The Banner of the Cross
s---------- Congregation
Scripture Reading----------Father Barry
Selection-Spring Flowers Orchestra
Prayer ------------------- Barry
Gospel reading------------Father Barry
Sermon ------------------ Father Barry
Hymn-Yield Not to Temptation
------------------ Congregation
March-Cross the Rockies Orchestra
r. J. REIcHKITZER,
Musical Director.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-26
Art and Nature

The comic pictures rouse my mirth
They bring me joy each day.
And yet I'm glad that on this earth
Few people look that way.
Selected.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-26

Poland has seven women members in
the national diet and all women in that
country enjoy political liberty.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-26

Some men insist on taking postgraduate
courses in the school of experience.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-26
POPULATION

Corrected Feb. %, 1920
Number of Inmates at Prison-------- $50
Number in First Grade-------------7 O6
Number in Second Grade----------- It's
Number in Third Grade------------ IS
Received During Week-------------
Discharged ---------------
Paroled ---------------
last Serial Number --------------6349
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-26
CELL CHANGES

Corrected Feb. %, 1920
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-26
PRISON OFFICIALS
BOARD OF PAROLE

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