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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12

where he described the woong and wedding Of Hiawa-
tha 1t exactly the as the situation of which
we were the witnesses.
The very thought that was in the heart Of Min
nehaha's father, the old Arrow Maker, was in the
heart of this girls father:
"Thus it is our daughters leave us,
Those we love and those who love us,
Just when they have learned to help us,
When we are old and lean upon them,
Comes youth with Haunting feathers,
With his flute of reeds, stranger
Wanders piping through the village,
Beckons to the fairest maiden,
And she follows where he leads her,
Leaving all things for the stranger"
1t is the way of life. And, if it were not so
there would be an end to all things-Selected.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
Causes of Unrest

Curious to learn just what went on inside of
workingmans mind to the situation from has point
of view, and to discover the of his real or al
legged feeling of bitterness against capital, Whiting
Williams, director of personnel of the Hydraulic
Pressed Steel Company in Cleveland Ohio, left his
desk and for seven long months worked common
laborer in the steel mills the coal mines and the
ore dumps conducted by that large concern In this
way he secured by actual contact with the
prehensve idea of their attitude in this important
matter In summing up his conclusions Mr.. Williams
said in recent address:
Three things are the workers mind which
believe are the primary causes of discomfort. These
are the pre-eminent Importance of holding job; the
terrible danger of being forced into joblessness the
unholy alliance between tredness and temper, between
fatigue of body and mind which gives opportunity
for agitators work upon the feelings and sensibtes
of the worker and the almost complete ignorance of
average worker to the plans of his employer.
"The worker is told little or nothing of these
things. AS result, he uses his head and makes de-
auctions. He prodigal waste of materials about
the shop, perhaps, and decides: This company
for nothing but big money. What do my small wages
matter? And he proceeds to soldier the job. The
longer worked in the mills the less did, because of
the underground Instructions tap the shoulder,
with such behests as Lots of time, Take it easy,
Don't kill YOURSELF Twelve hours etc. The ig-
of the worker regarding the companys princi
pies and purposes the result of lack of interest by the
company in the workers. causes lack of interest on the
part of the workers. which costs the company money
in inefficient work.
1T is mistake to conclude that all workers are
radicals The latter small minority, but they
have lead on the employer group, chiefly because
they have been ndustrously engaged in putting salt
the spots among the workers, thus taking ad-
vantage of dleness, fatigue, and soreness Utica
Globe
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
:. CO M M e n T S =.
Why Work at All
Approved by WARDEN.

A man owns what he has earned, if he has not
been unfair to others. Nobody has right to take it
away from him without giving equivalent. AS
long as respect the rights and property of others
there will be little trouble. Why discuss so much
what ought to be done when everybody knows that
the thing to do to go work and increase produc
ton Germany is doing some talking; but is reported
to be working from ten to fourteen hours day. We
are reversing that order of things Among other things
we are foolishly talking about is the five and sxhour
day. Why work at all?-Indianapohs NezVs.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
Law and Order

"Let every American, every lover of liberty,
every we'll wisher his posterty by the blood
of the Revolution violate in the least partcu
lar the laws of the country and never to tolerate
their violation Let every man remember
that to violate the law is to trampe the blood of
his father and to tear the charter of his and his
children's liberty. Let reverence for the laws be
breathed by every American mother to the lisping
babe that prates her lap let be taught in Schools
in seminares and in colleges let it be written in pr
mers spelling books and in almanacs let it be preached
from the pulpit proclaimed in legislative halls, and en-
forced in of justice. And, in Short let become
the political religion of the nation, and let the old and
the young the rich and the poor the grave and the
gay of all and tongues and coors and conditions
sacrifice increasingly upon its affairs" -Abraham Lin
coin.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
The Way of Life

1t is strange that there should be tears at we'd
ding and yet it is always the If no one else cries.
mother do so And father feels like it. but
is doubtless ashamed to appear weak Men have a
notion that tears for women only, thus robbing
themselves of of the greatest uxures of fe says
a writer in the Los Angeles Times.
We were guest at wedding not long ago.
and saw the girls mother weeping softly during
the ceremony, and the girls father standing with
grave face.
You see they were losing their little daughter,
and it have been hard to lose her, for she was
fair the dawn and as peach blossoms in
the breath of spring
At time like that, can nearly always fall
back the poets for consolation, and were think
ing then of Longfeow We thinking of his lines
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
Stone Blind

A reasonably certain way to succeed is to observe
the new methods of successful and follow them,
far they be applied the necessities of the
particular case This seems so obvious that one would
think any of ordinary intelligence would use it
and take advantage of it.
Lack of the power of accurate observation, and
correct deduction, the the majority of
fail to than make living, while the wide awake
fellow who things just as they are, and acts on
his knowledge, forces his way the front. And the
strange thing is that it is just easy be wide awake
to miss seeing the things that would be of benefit
Of course, education has great deal do with this
ability but the writer is referring especially the
of little education and only ordinary intelligence. The
world is made up largely of such men, and they are the
who need follow in the footsteps of their
more successful brothers, of inability to
hew pathway of their own-Exchange.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12

bury self and accept their guide the gentle and low
ing Saviour, who cried out in his agony the cross
Father, forgive them for they know what they dol
Weighted he was with the momentous questions
abors and complications which constantly beset him.
he permitted himself become so weary in we'll
doing that he failed any instance extend sympathy
and mercy to those who called upon him in distress.
He ardently loved his whole country hating no one,
yearnng see the restoration of the Unon and fer
vently prayed that the former good will might
to bless the land" Tile DMvn.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
A Testimony of Lincoln

Most beautiful of all testimonies of Lincoln is
that given by Osborne Oldroyd, the man who once
lived in the old Lincoln home, and who has given
fifty years collecting relics of the man whose
memory he honors above all others: "The chief at
tribute of Lincolns greatness was perhaps the read
with which he grasped the right, coupled with his
heroic sturdiness to go forward in the pathway Of
duty. When once fixed in his mind what duty was,
no power on earth could make him deviate one jot
title from his line of policy yet he honest
to have atom of sef-esteem to think that he
infallible. Upon any question he open to
conviction by argument and if the views presented by
others obviously better than his own, he was
quick acknowledge the fact and equally quick to
commend.
"He richly blessed with spirit of forgiveness,
rarely except in the lives of those who wholly
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
Are You Discouraged?

Remember this:
When Abraham Lincoln was a young man he
ran for the legislature in Illinois, and was badly
swamped.
He next entered business failed and spent seven
teen years of his life paying the debts of worthless
partner.
He in love with beautiful young woman
to whom he became engaged-then she died.
Later he married woman who was constant
burden to him.
Entering politics again, he ran for congress and
was badly beaten.
He then tried to get appointment to the
United States Land Office, but failed.
He became a candidate for the United States
Senate, and was badly defeated.
l 1856 he became candidate for the Vice-Presi-
dency and was again defeated.
In 1853 he was defeated by Douglas.
One failure after another-bad failures
sebacks In the face of all this he eventually became
of the countrys greatest men, if not the greatest
When you think of series of setbacks like this,
doesn't it make you feel kind of small become dis
couraged just because you think you having hard
time in life-Praetorian Guard.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12

o:-(1) What is the best material used in tempering
Iron Steel?
(2) Why Copper and Brass be tempered hards
go If from steam boiler be put in hard FORM
would make covering for pipes take the place
of asbestos it would be cheaper?-G. K.
A-(1) Lime and oil both considered good
terial for tempering either Iron Steel
(2) Temperng Copper and Brass is of the lost
arts, and far have re-discovered it.
(3) SCOT made into pipe covering is rather i'm
practicable has the resistance of Asbestos SCOT
would like clay sandJ J. Frawley Chief En-
gneer.
o:-of what nationality are children born in mid
ocean?-J. J.
A-Intenational lawyers differ this question. There
have been commissions which studied it but they have
reached definite conclusion Weight of authority
hold that child born thus would take nationality
of parents.
O:-What language do people of Belgium speak?-F P.
A-Inhabitants speak languages About half of
people speak only Flemish which low German inemixed
with French Other half speak French which is the Ian
guage of the Small percentage of population speak
the German tongue.
Q:-Are there any locks the Assouan Dam in Egypt
for the navigation of the Nile?-C. A.
A:-The Assouan Dam the River Nile is provided
with four great locks above another its left sd by
which Of considerable reach the upper stretches
of the river.
OILS the theater in which Lincoln shot still stand
ing?-E. C.
A-Presdent Lincoln shot in his box Fords thea
The building is still intact but is longer used
theater
O:-How did Joliet, Illinois, get its name?-M. NJ
A:-That city is named after Louis Joliet 18th
fury French Canadian explorer of the Mississippi.
O:-How many cables there Atlantic ocean?
EB.
A-There are seventeen, twelve of which go direct to
Great Britain.
O-How is break in a marine cable repaired?-C. w.
A=Reqairing travels in special patrol boat and
break located by of electrical apparatus. Broken
ends pulled together with grapne, fve-pronged
anchor and splced. Cable is allowed sink by its
weight.
O-What salary does king of England receive, and
how much is each of his children allowed year?-W. S.
A-Civil list of royal family of England includes the
of $235OOOO for king and with 100000 annuity
for Prince of Wales also provided that annual sum OF
$4,000 paid for benefit of each remaining
who attans age and $4,000 for each daughter who
tains that age
O-What percentage of the worlds supply of gold
used for monetary purposes, is in u ST. A.
About 80 per of all gold in the world used to
coin money country On June &c. 1919, there
approximately $3O00000000 in gold coin and bullion in u
S. This is exclusive of gold used in the
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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12

NoTcEln order regulate the conduct of this column
inmates must sign their name, register number and lock
Der to all queries submitted for publication Inmates
of will not be published only the initials of each
querst being used.-Editor.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12

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forth be dropped from THE MIRRORS contributing staff
EDITOR.
Approved by WARDEN
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
Flowers

"THE MIRROR" State Prison, Saltwater, Mime
sota featuring each week series of facts concerning
the characteristics of the people of other countries
Also their two columns "Relata Refero" with bits of
interesting reading and information gathered from
many sources, and "Odds and Ends of miscellaneous
items developed into human interest tales by ambitious
writer's show careful perusa and interpretive under
standing of the desires of its
Neav Era
We should like to see capital and labor shaking
hands instead of fsts.-CleVeland Neavs.
Once there was town that had no street railway
troubles. 1t had no street ralway.-Detrot Journal
It's taking the United States senate longer to set
tie the than it did for the doughboys win it.
Detroit Neavs.
Granted that doctor has found way of adding
fifteen years to mans life, could really afford
it?-Detroit Nesus.
Lincoln's words with malice toward none,' ETC..
form the eevenne slogan the head of the editorial
columns Of Toronto, Canada, newspaper .-Exehange
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12
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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12

CHURCH NOTICE
Prison Chapel at nine o'clock every Sunday
Catholic service alternate Sunday
Rev. g. e, and Rev. FIR. Corcoran, Chapans
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12

THE MRRoH is weekly paper published Minnesota
State founded in 1857 by the prisoners and is
TO moral and intellectual among
acquant the public with the true status the prisoner
dispeling
that prejudice which sinister fallen
mar se-redemption.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12

Once there was town that had no street railwa
troubles 1t had no street railway.-Detroit Journa
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12

We should like to see capital and labor shaking
hands instead of fsts.-Cleveland Nesvs
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12

Lincoln said: "Shall he who can not do
much be for that reason excused if he do
nothing9" Thrift Stamps and War Saw
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12

are easy to lay aside. The man who looks
at the bottom of his purse for his savings
usually finds no money there.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1920-02-12

It's taking the United States senate To-
tie the. war than it did for the doughboys t
Detroit News.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-05-29

Boys From Arkansas" have a novel method of making great line of fun. Two very clever, as well as funny girls, are Pert and Sue Kelton, III An Outburst of Jazz and Blues" Jack Hanley, the comedy jugg1er and man with the funny sticks, Is another good act booked in as the opening treat of the new bill.
 The main screen attraction for Sun day evening and also Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Is His Temporary Wife" Leap Year romance that works itself into strong and compelling drama. This story which at times prob ises to border on the trial marriage has everything about it that goes to make splendid screen entertainment.
 For Thursday Friday and Saturday vaudeville presents its foremost expon- ents of versatile ability in the act of the famous Rege1etto Brothers in their the clever brothers indulge in all the lines. Dancing, singing, hand balancing, ground and aerial acrobatics, juggling and instrumental music
 The picture feature for the last three days IS that very beautiful little star, Mary Miles Minter, in Nurse Mar combination of star and author in this story is unusually strong and fine pro- duction is the result Other vaudeville acts headed for the Palace for the last three days of the week are Cook and Vernon in Sister Susie"; Billy "Swede" Hall in one of his best comedy acts; the Kuhn Girls, known as "The Harmony Sisters and Grant and Wall lace the novelty acrobatic duo.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-05-29

Palace audiences are noted for their fondness for classy dancing acts. Fully aware of this the Palace management has always made an effort to bring the best there is in dancing to the local theatre. Of all the big terpischorean offerings that have appeared at the Pal ace none is more highly regarded than the Brand New Dance Revue" of Maurice Diamond and Lola Grille which tops the vaudeville bill for Mon day, Tuesday and Wednesday. Many will recall this act as the attraction which carried off all the honors of the big vaudeville bill given by the Amer ican Legion few months ago at the Palace. Ever since that performance the management has been besieged to bring Maurice Diamond and Lola Grille here as features of a regular Palace bill. It required long time as acts of the calibre of Diamond and Gir1ie have very little time open. The first three days of the coming week, however, gave the Po1i staff the opportunity 1t was seeking, as the incompatible dancers will be here three days This means that about the biggest of vaudeville's stepping attrac- tions will be here for the three days at Palace prices.
 It's bang-up show that has been selected to surround the dancing at traction. One of the notable features is the combined acrobatic and animal act of Clemens Billing & Company pre- sented under the title of "A Novel Lawn Party" Myers and Handford in a convulsing "rube" comedy act, "The
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-05-29
LABORERS STRIKE TIES
 UP NEW LONDON WORK
Road Contractor Almost Causes Riot When He Fires Revol-
 yer at Strikers.

New London, May 28.-Building operations are held up here and road and other work may likely be, by a strike of laborers which began with the walk out of the building bod carriers early this. week. The men asked for an increase in wages from 50 and $ cents to 70 and 75 cents an hour and were refused and when the matter was brought before the general 1aborers union out of 700 members the more than 500 who were present voted to go on strike to enforce it.
 While the building lines were the first affected the strike soon spread to other lines of 1aborers and all sorts of workers went out. Some trouble occurred on a highway job in East New London when number of the strikers approached the job and were warned off the road by representatives of the contractors. No attempt had been made to stop the worK but the all tercation that arose, ending in stone throwing on both sides did so. The stone throwing began when the con- tractors hire1ing fired revolver over the heads of the men to scare them away. They didn't scare. No casual ties resulted.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-05-29
RHODE ISLAND TOWN
 UNDER MARTIAL LAW
Riots at Rubber Factory Result in Calling Out
 Troops.

Bristol, RI, May 28.-Three troops of militia were ordered out by Cover nor Beeckman today after a riot i'll which strike sympathizers attacked clerks and other working employees of the National India Rubber company. The governors proclamation declared the town in a state of insurrection. The plant has been closed except for the office force and repair men since the strike began three, weeks ago,
 Two strike sympaghizers were shot and three factory guards injured by stones during a riot today outside the plant of the National India Rubber company.
 The trouble started with the arrival of a morning train bringing women clerks, mechanics and other employees whose work had not stopped with the closing of the factory on account of a strike. It lasted Is minutes and ended with the sounding of a riot call on the fire alarm, calling out every available special policeman.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-05-29
TROLLEYMEN CONFER
Continued from First page.)


 were also presented i'll detail form, in charts made up by the company's engi- neers, all leading up to the grand finale of the wage question. The men are asking to what will amount to an in- crease of about 40 to 50 per cent with a flat rate of pay instead of the sliding scale with maximum at the end of five years as now prevails. The present pay is from A to 50 cents an hour, with five cents an hour extra for men who operate one-man cars, this last being a concession of the company to get the men to operate the one-man cars.
 The conference of the wage matter lasted late yesterday and was not con- c1uded so far as any definite announce ment could be made. That the company will not g1eefully grant the amount the men ask but will attempt to compromise is expected, but whether the men will be satisfied with the compromise offered is matter that must be settled by the men themselves.
 The state conference board has no power to accept the agreement unless the company gives in to all the men asked in the agreement presenved, and which was put before the various locals be- fore being sent to the company. As that Is not likely to happen the confer ence board must carry whatever pro- position the company makes back to the various locals for their action Most of the locals hold regular meetings next week, the first week of the month, and as 1t is expected the conferences will be finished by Saturday night at the latest, there will hardly be any need of calling any special meetings for action, unless the company throws down the entire proposition and refuses to treat at all
 This also is not likely to happen de- spite the stories being published in the daily newspapers, especially those in New Haven, that strike is likely to occur on June l and the cars left in the barn. As stated in The Connecti- cut Labor Press last week, these stories are absolutely unfounded and unwar- ranted by even any semblance of strike feeling among the trolleymen. The trolleymen are patient lot, as has been indicated by their patience during zone-fare, f1at-fare, fronr-door, back door, and other juggling of the roads program and consequent complaint of the public and are not now to break over and drop everything simply be- cause the company hasn't played on time.
 In times past when disagreements have arisen over wage scales arbitra- ton has been resorted to, Mayor Fitz- Gerald of New Haven having acted as third man on several occasions and the disagreements were satisfactorily set ted There is therefore no reason to doubt that failing in amicable agree ment, arbitration will again be sought by the men before resorting to any walkout.
 Instead of strike feeling among the men, there is a distinct feeling however that they are being ''egged" on to a strike by these articles appearing in the press, not by the company's officers but by others desirous of bringing about trouble that will discredit organized la bor generally. They therefore are go- ing to go about the matter in a slow and careful way as heretofore.