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STEALING AN ISLAND
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he was fifty days without landfall. Tino
fetched up at big lagoon island, six or
seven hundred miles out of his course. 1t
is enough to say of his stop there that he
spent week and left, loaded down with
provisions and drinking nuts, and accom-
panied by five of the younger and prettier
girls of the village.
This time all went smoothly; the plural
honeymoon party enjoyed merry voyage
to Ariri, where Tino established his large
and amicable family, and proceeded to the
less diverting business of planting coco
nuts. A year passed; day came when
the schooner from Tahiti rounded to in the
lagoon and sent boat ashore. Accom-
panied by his twenty men, Tino met the
supercargo on the beach. This was a
British island, and he was the lessee; here
were the papers to prove it. He regretted
that as the proprietor he could not allow
you know. The Frenchmen fumed, but
they were too shrewd not to recognize de-
feat.
The years passed in peaceful and idyllic
fashion; score of Tinos half-savage Off
spring fshed and swan and raced along
the beach. That is all the story, except
that Tino died not long ago happy, rich
enough and surrounded by a numerous
tribe of andchildren.-James Norman
Hall and Charles Nordhof in Harber's
Magazine.
The mirror., 1921-11-17

Not one able-bodied seaman is aboard
Sir Ernest ShackIeton's ship, the Quest,
which is en- route to the Antarctic on an
exploring expedition. However, all on
board have had considerable experience on
the sea and will perform the ordinary
duties of the seaman in addition to their
own specialized work.-Ex.
The mirror., 1921-11-17
A SUNNY SMILE

1t was only sunny smile,
And little it cost in the giving;
But it scattered the night
Like morning light,
And made the day worth living;
Through life's dull warp woof it wove
In shining colors of hope and love,
And the angels smiled as they watched
above;
Yet little it cost in the giving.
1t was but kindly word,
A word that was lightly spoken;
Yet not in vain,
For it stilled the pain
Of heart that was nearly broken;
1t strengthened faith beset with fears,
And groping blindly through mists Of
tears
For light to brighten the coming years,
Although it was lightly spoken.
1t was only a helping hand,
And it seemed of little availing;
But its clasp was warm,
And it saved from harm
A brother whose strength was failing
Its touch was tender as angels wings,
But it rolled the stone from the hidden
springs,
And pointed the way to higher things,
Though it seemed of little availing
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The mirror., 1921-11-17
MOTION PICTURE SHOW

The weekly motion picture show was
fve-reel drama, "The Butterfly Girl"
Playgoers production, Pathe release, with
Marjorie Daw in the stellar role
Following is the musical program:
March-Y. M. C.
Overture-Fraulein Loreley -------Lncke
Waltz Ballad-I'm Always in Love, Ball
Vocal Observation-Disclosures --------------
(Mr. w. J. McC.)
Popular Number-Which Hazel, Nora0orM
Selection from-The Filibuster---Loraine
Novelty-Ya ankee Oodle ----------Alford
Piano Solo-Selection from Faust G0nnod
(Mr. ]. E. WY
Fox Trot-D Dance-O Mania ------Gilbert
Finale-Yankee Grit ------ HolSmann
R. J. REIcHKIrzER,
Musical Director.
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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 Laundry and
have their number marked on them
before using. Write your name,
register number and cell number on
a slip of paper, attach to articles
and give to cell hall Captain.
The mirror., 1921-11-17
TOAST TO A FELLOW

Here's to the lad with the handsome face,
And the lad who is homely as sin;
To the laddie who waltzes with heavenly
grace, -
And the lad who is free with his tin;
To the laddie who hirts, and the one who
does not
To the lad who is all that one wishes
But here's to the dearest old chap of the
lot,
Who will dig in and help with the
dishes.
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INMATES ATTENTION!

Inmates are hereby cautioned not
to use the margins of THE MIRROR
for addresses of friends or other
written matter. If you wish THE
MIRROR sent to your friends, you
are required to send in their adj
dresses to the Deputy Warden's
Office through your officer. In this
way it will be attended to.
F. T. PIcULELL,
Deputy Warden.
The mirror., 1921-11-17

Little Miss Apple came home from the
chapel
Wearing her pretty new bonnet;
She gasped with dismay
When she put it away
To see the price tag still or it.
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TO A FIVE DOLLAR BILL

Crinkle, crinkle, little bill;
Goodness, gracious, you look i'll!
Are you losing all your power?
You seem weaker every hour.
: Now that prices are so high,
I'm so tired that / could die.
/ just circulate all day.
No-one dares put me away.
When the evening board is set
With the fruits of fathers sweat,
My voice is hushed and still
| am in the butchers till.
And no matter where l go,
People disregard me so;
| don't seem to count for much
'Mongst the profteers and such.
Eill, take heart; your luck may change
I'll admit that times are strange.
Though you're weak, l love you still
Crinkle, crinkle, little bill.
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The mirror., 1921-11-17
KOMIC KLIPS

Pat to druggist-Oi want box of pow
der, sor.
Druggist-Do you want it scented?
Pat-No, Oi'll take it with me.
The mirror., 1921-11-17


Which was yo' yistuddy, Sam?" asked
the barber shop porter of his helper.
"W'y, All wen to Nose Grindles
fun'al," explained the other.
"Huh! Clean fogot dat fun'al bet dey
had big one"
'Yo' said it, boy-bigges' fun'al eveh
was roun' heah. All dem lodges an
scieties what Nose belong to was out in
dey full regalium, an dey had fo' choruses
to sing de hymns an dey had thee preach
ers to preach de summon. Den dey had
a long peerade all de way to de the
graveyard, an mo- howehs dan yo' eveh
seen piled up all around de grave. Dey
put dat coffin on dem sticks 'crost de
grave-an' den dat Nose Grindle did de
blamedest thing yo' eveh seen at fun'al.
Vas, suh!"
"What did he do?"
'He des kicked dc lid off dat coffin an
set right straight up an looked erroun' at
all de crowd!"
'My lawd! Did they bury him?"
"Gawd knows-I don't"
The mirror., 1921-11-17
CHAPEL PROGRAM

The following service was rendered in
the chapel Sunday morning, Nov. 13, 1921,
Rev. Father Barry officiating.
March-For the Freedom of the World
----------------- Orchestra
Romance-Romanza Orchestra
Hymn-Pll Stand by You---Congregation
Scripture Reading Chaplain
Penseroso-What the Pond Lilies Whis-
pered ---------------- Orchestra
Prayer ------------------ Chaplain
Gospel Reading ing---------------Chaplain
Sermon ----------------- Chaplain
Hymn-Just as / Am ------Congregati
March-Ya Grit Orchestra
r. ]. REIcHKITZER,
Musical Director.
The mirror., 1921-11-17

Check your baggage at our Office then
stop worrying about it until you get home.
Advertisement in the Daytona (Fla.)
News.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-27
THE PRIVILEGED FEW.

A well to-do business man who was
spending the summer at a resort fire.
quented by people of ample means Of
Tered TO take his small son for a Sun
day afternoon walk. The boy said he
would prefer TO play ball with the other
boys and young men, sons of the cot,
tagers, who We're already gathering
for game. The father explained that
though his scruples against Sunday
baseball did not necessarily apply 10
the masses, he saw no reason why
young men with ample leisure on week
days, and whose parents could give
them every pleasure, should engage in
such noisy sport on Sundays. The
boy grudgingly went walking, but on
their return they were Obliged 70
pass the baseball diamond. and ap-
preached ii just as the players sudden
ly decided TO end the game and &c
swimming in the surf. With a yell the
young men threw down their bats and
balls, gloves and pads, and rushed of
for the shore.
Now you see what / mean" said
the father as he leaned over and began
to pick up the articles which were
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-27
,au Is to protect cltizenr and preyent

rcau Is to protect citizens and prevent
crime, and not just to arresN CROOKS"
That's great Henceforth. instead of
the detectives in the Department Of
Justice spending their time walking
up and down the boulevards. flashing
their badges In the sunlight, they are
going to protect citizens and prevent
crime, and not just arrest crooks" a
Mr.. Burns' interview Is as refresh
ing as cool zephyr In mid-July. or
course the ignorant public had an
idea that the Secret Service men pro-
tected every one and prevented crime
waves, ETC.: no one had thought that
the investigators spent their time
flashing their shields for their own
amusement" OF course Mr.. Burns
does not come right out and say that
they have been doing 1t, but he let's
the world know that 1t will not be
done in the future-no matter what
may have happened during the recent
Democratic administration.
The tune which Mr.. Burns directs
the publicity band TO play is splendid
one. We all like to hear it. But we
wonder, will Il be as popular four
years hence as II is today? Sometimes
the hit of the hour is forgot tomor-
row. Jazz makes a lot OF noise, but
the old standard pieces are preferred
by those who know. Just so, people
of experience will prefer TO judge Mr..
Burns, the new Chief of the Secret
Service Bureau of the Department of
Justice, by what he does, and not by
what he says that he is going to do.
Really. we are Just little sorry that
Mr.. Burns had this publicity splurge
He is a most excellent detective
there is none better in the United
States today--hut he seems to suffer
from that same mental ailment which
at times attacked other men
an inordinate desire constantly tc
appear in the publicity spotlight. Mr.
Burns ability and courage is beyond
question-he just seems to lack on,
of the little graces which we low,
to behold in the characters Of mer
whom we admire for their hones
achievements, and that is modesty
No doubt the Secret Service will b,
very efficient under Mr.. Burns guild
ance; if so, we hope that he will le
the public tell him so, instead OF him
self megaphoning the fact to the worl,
at large.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-27
the square poG In the square hole.
Provides transportation TO ex-
prisoners who may receive aid or

the square pcg In the square hole.
Provides transportation TO ex-
prisoners who may receive aid or
work elsewhere.
Gives clothing to those who are
In dire need of II.
Seeks to render justice TO pris-
oners who may have been the
victims OF Justices miscarriage or
community's passions.
Gives thought and attention to
legislation which will aid the ex-
prisoner to aid himself.
The Prisoners Aid Society does IL
coddling. Eut 1t does help men I,
help themselves. by so doing. II aid
the entire community, for the peace
and the prosperity of settlement car
be judged only by the lowest common
denominator OF happiness. There !
no glory and no romance about tn
work of this organization. But Their
is great deal Of benefit to this Cit,
and State. When we make better mer
we make better body polite. Tha
is what the Prisoners Aid Society
doing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-27
THE YEARS MUSICAL EVENT.

The President of the United States
always has number Of unusual
courtesies which he extends to honor
ed visitors OF high rank. For example,
il he wishes 90 give an entertainment
in honor of the Diplomatic Corps, the
White House is decorated especially
for that occasion, and in addition, an
effort is made to ascertain what
pieces OF music the various guests
prefer; the Leader of the Marine Band
is summoned. and told to cater to the
preferences expressed by those who
will be present Then. when each
guest arrives. someone inquiries il he
would like to have the Marine Band
play such-and-such an air. and mo-
ment later he hears II.
OF course everyone cannot have
this, one OF the finest bands of any
land, play especially for him, but IL
will be possible for good many OF us
to hear 1t play in Wilmington tomor-
row. afternoon or night, when IN
John L. Fisher Post No. is, Ameri-
can Legion. presents it to the public
In a certain sense this win be the
musical treat Of the season; il will be
Just as important as il the Coldstrean
Guards Band OF England. or the
l<ilties of Canada, or the Republican
Guards of France played here, for the
United States Marine Band is the hesi
we have, according to musical critics
who have heard all of them.
The John l.. Fisher Post No. is
American Legion. Is rendering a rea
service 10 the community by bringins
this band to us. Only those who hav'
attempted II know what time, genu
inc mental labor, and effort is expend
ed in arranging for the appearance o
such a gigantic organization. Thi
Post has had the bravery TO contract 70
two performances of the Marine Ban
(which is no small matter. We hop
that the citizens Of Wilmington wi
show their appreciation and fill tn
Aldine Theatre TO overfiowing, to
morrow afternoon and night.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-27
PUBLICITY OR SECRECY.

II In fortunate that Senator Har-
rison OF Mississippi is working with
Senator Borah on the draft of reso-
luton TO be introduced when the Sem
ate convenes providing for the pres
ence OF newspaper men at the disarm-
ament conference. Such co-author-
ship purges the resolution OF partisan
taint and precludes it's opponents from
fashioning their objections TO IL out
of banal partisan claptrap.
In addition 20 the presence of news
paper men the resolution also pro-
vides for a stenographic record OF all
the business sessions OF the confer
ence. The absence of such record Mt
Versailles, II is pointed out, accounts
for the zap controversy. A repeti-
tion of such misunderstanding at
Washington must be avoided.
IL is admitted that the conference
will make it's own rules. The Borah-
Harrison resolution, accordingly. will
simply ask that the Harding admins
tration use its good Offices In be-
half Of open diplomacy. The belief
prevails. however, that the admins
tration's wishes In this respect will be
equivalent 90 demand: that the
other Powers will gladly comply with
Washington's request. such belief
might. without exaggeration, be al
most defined n matter of fact. The
determination OF other nations to CO.
operate with the United States has
been evidenced frequently, at times
pathetically. Sights and snubs have
been endured for the good reason that
the victims have not been in a posi-
ton TO resent them. We still occupy
vantage ground which we can util-
ize to our own advantage and the ad-
vantage OF the other nations. II we
will.
Yet unless IL openly indorses oper
/ diplomacy the other nations will bs
warranted in assuming that the Hard.
ing administration opposes il. The
! other nations are familiar with gena.
/ tor Lodges speech ridiculing the jden
OF an open-door conference and the,
are aware. too. that following thai
speech Mr.. Lodge was appointed q
delegate. BY such action the presi.
dent inferentially indorsed MIR. Lodge,
position. No other construction 4,
possible TO outsiders. Therefore. Il he
hooves the President to come on
squarely for the open door. If tina
is what he wants. since, by implica.
ton. he has signifled a preference 70
the closed door.
Publicity will not embarrass IN,
conference, or retard its work. pro
vided the conferees are sincere Il
their professed purpose to bring abo,,
reduction of armaments. II will
not only embarrass them greatly. bu
VIII expose them, IL they are not sin
cere' publicity Will enable the people
OF the world to place the blame for IN
failure Of the conference should fail
ure result. That is a verdict vhic
the people of every nationshouId n
qualified TO render.-St. Louis Post
Dispatch.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-27
MEETINGS TONIGHT.
BethanyB Band.

Bethany Band.
Blacksmith's Union.
Waneta Council, ID. p.
Calanthe Lodge, X. of p.
Crusaders Castle, X. g. r.
Humanity Circle, b. of U.
Franklin Lodge. A. o. q. =.
Germania Temple, J.. G. F..
Eureka Conclaye, S. w. NJ.
Fame Castle, A. o. X. NJ. c.
West End Democratic Club.
Industry Lodge, A. o. L. w.
wilmington Loan Association.
Royal Council, No. /. ID. of l..
Eureka Castle, A. o. K. NJ. C..
Corinthian Lodge, A. F. & A. M.
Chosen Friends Castle, X. g. e.
Y. p. S., Zion Lutheran Church.
Mutual Encampment, !. o. o. F.
German Beneficial Society, No. /.
Peerless conclave. II. or S. w. NJ.
Wilmington Council, A. o. u. w.
Brandywine Com, A. & /. o. X. M.
M. b. A. of p. II. r. Employees, Inc.
East End German Democratic Club.
Harmony Council. No. /, Z. f. of A.
Guiding Star Temple, No. 6, o. of T.
Moriel Encampment, No. /. /. o. X.
Camp 12s. Royal Neighbors of Anne
vii Branch. No. 26, Grand Fraternit
Car and Ship Painters Protective A
Wilmington Lodse. No. l16. /. o. G.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-27
ABSENT TREATMENT.

Following is an extract from a bill
introduced into the Illinois Legisla-
ture TO provide a statue in memory Of
General Sheridan:
Whereas, General Sheridan spe-
cially endeared himself to the Ameri-
can people because of his famous ride
from Winchester, when he rode twenty
niles away from the battlefield, and
turned defeat into victory - -
American Legion Weekly.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-27
RIPPLING RHYMES.
BY Walt Mason.
MY BUSY DAY.

My motor purrs and quickens.
the tank with gas is filled; the
road is strewn with chickens
and cats that / have killed; still
faster, faster going! And cattle
that were lowing, and roosters
that were Growing, are now for
ever stilled. l have no earthly
reason for hitting such a clip;
i have the whole blamed season
In which to make the trip; but
my old boats a dinger, dust
and gravel singer, and so l do
not linger-just watch the ole
girl skip! But, say, what ails
my vision? l seem 70 be in bed
You had q bad collision" just
now the doctor said; "at high
speed you We're racing, all mt
tordom disgracing, and now you
see me placing this poultice on
your head. Your car. that was
a daisy, is wrecked beyond re-
pair; the coroner is crazy, sc
many dead are there; when two
fools get tc driving. to break
\speed records striving, it's
strange that ones surviving, as
you are, l declare. The sad truth
must be spoken, though it may
seem frost; your cellarbone
is broken, and both your ears
are lost; with blood your dome
is crusted, your diaphragm is
busted, your works must be adj
justed, and that at frightful
cost" And from my couch of
sickness. / watch the autos pass,
and mark their pep and quick
ness when drivers give them
gas; / may not drive such
sprinters for Tnany, many win
ters, aor. / am al in splinters,
CHI waly and alas
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-27
A SIRE CURE FOR THAT
sHELPLESSS FEELING

Take one Every Evening Help
Wanted ad every day until relieved
1t seldom requires much time to
cure even the worst cases--and many
Of our patients are convalescent
within few davs.
"I had very satisfactory results from
my ad for a houseworker in your
Help Wanted columns" said Mrs.
Harry Stausebach, 302 North Broome
street, Il had many applicants and
secured a competent worker without
delay"
If you need help of any sort--let
Every Evening put you in touch with
competent employes--call 2200.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-27
JUST FOLKS
By Edgar A. Guest.
GRANDPARENTS MUsTACHE.

pass like a fash,
We don't see any more
yhe gorgeous mustache
Which my Grandfather wore.
1t was bushy and long
And dropped over his lip,
And was wiry and strong
For youngster TO grip.
When drinking his tea
II made a queer. noise,
Like the buzz of a bee
Which delighted us boys.
l. had. long curly ends
Which would often protrude,
And, when talking with friends.
These my Grandfather chewed.
1t was frazzled and frayed,
But in days long ago
With it often we played,
For it tiekled us so.
When I've piled up my cash
And need work nevermore,
1 may grow mustaehe
Like my Grandfather wore.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-27
THE PRISONERS AID SOCIETY.

Every Evening published yesterday
in these columns letter from the
of the Prisoners Aid Society
of Delaware. which told of that organi-
zation's present and very. urgent need.
Now comes a query from a gentleman
who wants to know, what kind of aid
does this Society give? Is it just a
society-something for the glorifica-
tion OF its members, social fad,--or
is it an active body rendering needed
service to the body polite?
We can state. unqualifiedly and un-
hesitatingiy. that the Prisoners Aid
Society Of Delaware is an active body
rendering needed service to the body
polite. There is no romance about
the work of this earnest body of citi-
zens: no glamour to it, and no pale
tea drinking and discussing of up
lift" and the submerged tenth" and
such foolishness as one hears at or
dinary functions given, for the self
qualification of bored persons, who
know nothing, Of the world which they
are seeking TO turn upside down. This
is a real organization, with earnest
men and women supporting it.
If there is anyone who is in posi-
ton TO give it a good name, it is War
den Plumber, of the workhouse. Mr..
Plummer knows whether this society
delivers the goods" or whether it is
group of dilletante tea-bibbers. Here
is what a newspaper report of the last
annual meeting says about Mr.. Plum
mer's opinions: Warden Plummer
on behalf of the Trustees of the Work
house. himself and the inmate body
there, expressed his appreciation OF
the splendid work done by the society
in rendering first aid to salvage human
wrecks. The Society, Mr.. Plummei
said, has been a force for friendship
and fraternity to the workhouse in.
mates and has given them incentive Il
adjust themselves in the right way
for future freedom and has helped
him TO attain success with his honor
system"
/ Specifically, here are just a fev
things which the Prisoners Aid SO
ciety does.
Holds public meetings in the
interest of men who wish TO beat
back to self-respeet and positions
of trust in society.
i Makes visits TO the Workhouse,
!, giving the personal touch 10 men
who need some friendly hand in
I their climb toward complete re
generation.
Visits the families Of prisoners.
and cares for their Immediate ne
cessities.
Provides meals and lodgings
for ex-prisoners out of work, who
are honestly trying to rehabilitate
themselves.
} Finds work for men discharged
= from prison. always trying to fit
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-27
OF Interest to Women.

Germany has 21,OoO.ooO women
eligible to vote.
Women in Paraguay have just
organized their first suffrage associa-
ton.
Mrs. Kathryn Van Leuven has been
appointed assistant attorney general
OF Oklahoma.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-27

"Trotter seems to be kept pretty
busy by that secondhand car he
bought lately" Yes, replied j. Fuller
Gloom, Il see him taking it out for
ride almost every merning and il
bringing him in for a walk late in the
afternoon. kansas City Star,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-27
THE EVENING SMILE.
HIS FIRST LESSON.

A little Scotch laddie, wee Willie
Macgregor, returned home after his
first day at school.
When his father came back from
work that evening he>asked the young
scholar what he had learned.
Il learned TO say, Yes, ma am and
No: sir to me mither and feyther,
replied the boy.
did you, indeed" said the father.
aye" responded Willie.-Pearson's S
London.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-27

The classified ad section is the
city's marketplace for wants and Of
fers of all kinds.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-27
Science Taught By Film.

'You can teach ali sorts Of scientific
facts by films which you can't with
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-27

THAT big bully, Thicknecker.
threatens TO kick me every time he
sees me. What shall do?" Fool him
good by sitting down whenever you
see him coming. kansas City Star.
Speaking Of white mules, two rustic
sports were uncertainty fiiyyering
their way home from the county
seat. BILL" said Henry. Il wanche TO
be very careful. FRS thing y know
you'll have us in a ditch" Me-" said
Bill in astonishment. why, l thought
you was rivin'.7--American Legion
Weekly