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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-01

knew how heavy We're the things
from the antique shop which he was
bringing me. and was alarmed at the
possibility Of his becoming exhausted
by his struggle, so heavily handi-
capped, through the drifts.
With one Of the absolutely idiotie
notions of sharing suffering which
only a woman could evolve, I hastily
changed my slippers for shoes, slipped
on a sweater and cap, and taking
broom and a snowshovel in my hands
started out tlss front door with the
wild determination to shovel a path t.
meet Dicky as far as l could get.
] think there was an idea in the back
of my brain that he might not be sc
angry if he found me toiling 70 meet
him.
1t was unaccustomed work. and
found myself perspiring freely, my
muscles aching fiercely before ha6
gone very far. But had reached the
gate and turned into the road when 3
heard tremendous pounding upor
the dining room door. which faced the
other road of the two crossing at our
corner. In dismay ] realized tina
Dizzy had come the other way aHe
was now facing a locked door.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-01

Young lady next door says that as
she understands it gents chew tobacco
and gentlemen smoke cigarettes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-01

French divorce recognized here,
says headline Also French leave.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-01

General March has reached Berlin.
Well, at that, he was only two and a
half years behind the armistice.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-01

Does your ice cream man wash his
freezers? Remember what happened
to those New Orleans folks.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-01

is 1t because Harding wants to es-
cape pellagra that he has gone to the
White Mountains-or is he ducking
those southern congressman?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-01
The South Needs no
Republican NURSING,

President Harding's attempt to be
wet nurse for the South has developed
into boomerang, which is shattering
political plans designed to win the
everlasting appreciation of this Sec
ton.
In no uncertain language the South
ern States have repudiated his con-
cfusion that peliagra and famine are
knocking at the door of the cotton
belt.
The South has not fallen for this
smooth scheme to place it under OBJ
legations to the administration and the
Republican party.
Taking advantage of a nationwide
reaction from war, the intensity of
which is directly attributable to the
wiggling and webbing in his policies,
President Harding chose what he con-
sidered a psychological moment to ring
the nose of the Solid South.
But the South refused to be ringed.
However, this grave injustice is a
severe blow at this section in an eco
nomic sense. A political trick has cost
the South much of the prosperity
which it drew from other sections.
Naturally other parts of the country
will now be suspicious of Southern in
vestments and the stability of the Sec
ton.
without reservations, Florida brands
as false the scare hurled upon the ma
ton by Mr. Harding. 1t would not
have aroused the state so much, per-
haps, if the Republican organ in the
state had not played the statement
off the boards"
From all parts of the state The Me-
tropolis received assurances of pros
perity. General disapproval of the
Presidents statements was expressed.
Exaggerated to the nth degree"
was a phrase appearing in several of
the wire communications.
The South has seen better times
and worse timesi-but there is no dan
ger of a pellagra epidemic food is
plentiful and, compared to the other
sections. the territory south of the
Mason-Dixon line is in better condi-
ton than the territories already in the
Republican grip.-Florida Metropolis.
Changing the Tax Sales.
One of the most interesting stories
coming out of the state capitol in
many months is seen in the TaIlahas-
see Democrat. The Leon county tax
collector has adopted new plan in
the matter of selling lands on which
taxes have not been paid.
The story follows: Monday, the first
day Of August, will be tax sale day in
Leon county and Mr.. R. B. Council.
the county tax collector, informs the
Daily Democrat that he win conform
to the law, strictly, departing from a
custom that has been in vogue in this
county for thirty years. Heretofore
the property advertised was sold for
taxes whether a small plot or a thou
sand acres. the size mattered not.
'edr. Council says he win put the
lands up for sale to the lowest bidder,
as the law requires. He means bys
this that if a piece of property OF
large acreage is advertised, the pros
pective purchaser must designate the
fewest number of acres that he will
expect a deed for on his payment of
the taxes.
"Mr. Council cites the law in re-
gard to the tax sales and says he
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-01
Born for Resi-

Howard-"What do you think is your
natural vocation, Reggie?"
Haven't any, deah boy.
What | was born with is natural
vacation. San Francisco Chronicle.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-01
L-osinq Time

Some people go to a summer resort
for change and a rest. The land
lord generally gets the change and the
waiter the rest.--Amusement Reporter.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-01
Her Own Idea

Her Own Idea
. Tim-"My wife's gone to the Yves
Indies to spend a few weeks"
Jim-"Jamaica? ?"
Tim--''Nope. She went Of her owT
accord. tennessee AIugwump.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-01
LlttIe Willie. Vacation

Gee whiz! I'm glad vacations here!
I'm planning high jinks by the peck;
But this, you see, most pleases me:
No daily scrubbin' OF my neck!"
New York Globe
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-01
For Freedom

Convict-"I'm here for having Ave
wives"
Visitor-"How are you enjoying your
liberty? New York Evening World.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-01
In HappyIand

First fiea-"Been on a vacation?"
Second fiea--"No, on tramp.'-The
Sun Dodger.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-01

oh, what a navy! A transport as
flagship! Who says we haven't dis
armed?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-01

aust track it, as that was his pledge to
he people,
1t is news to most Of US that this
the law. We have seen so much
delinquent tax land put up and sold,
n its entirety for the fifty cents or
i've dollars due on it, and then have
redeem, the tax title included the
sntire property of maybe a hundred
n several hundred acres. that we
bought that was the law. The tax
collector of Leon county is certainly
tarting something that should be re-
Iuired in every county. But, it is
doubted whether many will track what
ne calls the law.-Tampa Tribune.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-01
Return Male

First Postal Clerk-"Ahal back from
your vacation, eh?"
Second Postal Clerk-"Yup. back to
the old stamping ground."--New York
University Alumus
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-01
An Early Bird

Stranger-'Healthy place this, sup
poser"
Native-"Sure, when first came
here / was too weak to walk
Stranger-'rReally? 2"
Native-"Yes, / was born here
Stamford Chaparral.
o
Vienna is threatening Il war if
Charles returns. Another one of those
kingly battles, we suppose.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-01

Isn't II fine that only about one tenth
Of the things the lawyers say about
the dishonored baseball players is
true?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-01

Precipitation has absolutely no claim
70 kinship with labor these days.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-04-14
ADVANCEMENT

Advancement comes to those who ad-
vance themselves. If you feel little hurt
and a little sullen and little resentful
because you have not been advanced
made leader in other lines of work
look to yourself. First, idealize just ex
actly the type of work you are doing now;
second, idealize the type of work you
quant to do; third, idealize the process Of
preparation necessary to fit yourself to do
the type of work you prepared yourself
to do the type of work you want to do.
Be truthful to yourself: have you prepared
yourself in the right way or have you
merely done your work well and asked for
advancement?
If you foolishly think you can fit your
self to direct people by making yourself
an expert dressmaker, don't blame anyone
but yourself. God gave you mind; use
it! Not only effort-but mind effort, in
felligent mind effort, idealized intelligent
mind effort-makes you worthy of ad-
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Landone in Nautilus.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-04-14

Iceland-Women have votes on equal
terms, and it is part of the new constitu
ton.
Latvia-Men and women both got votes
on equal terms in 1918.
Lithuania-Men and women both got
votes on equal terms in 1920.
Luxemberg-Women got votes on equal
terms with men lat the ages of 20).
Netherlands-Bill giving women votes
on same terms lat 25) passed in May,
1919, and received royal assent in Septem-
Der, 1919.
Poland-Women have votes on equal
terms with men and eligibility.
Rhodesia-Women' got votes on equal
terms in 1919 and one woman NJ P. has
been elected.
Russia-Women got votes on equal
terms during the first revolution and
several women served in parliment and in
the cabinet.
Sweden-Women got votes on same
terms in 1918, but the bill will not be
ratified till after the autumn elections.
Ukrainia-Women and men got votes
on equal terms in 1917.
United Statese-Federal amendment Civ
ing votes in all states on equal terms in
August, 192O.-Selected.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-04-14
LOSS OF THE S. S. TITANIC

The S. S. Titanic was launched by the
White Star Line at Belfast, Ireland, on
May 81, 1911. The gross tonnage of the
ship was 45,300 tons. The Titanic was
built for the transatlantic service and on
her first voyage, which was also her last,
she sailed from Portsmouth, England, for
New York. When south of the Banks of
Newfoundland off Cape Race, at about
1880 o'clock at night Sunday, April IA,
1912, while running at high rate of
speed, the Titanic struck large iceberg.
The shock was slight, and caused little
alarm at the time, as the vessel was be-
lieved to be unsuitable. 1t was soon found
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-04-14

books, both names and numbers, so that
every member could have a copy for per-
sonal use. Another vote of thanks was
given to Mr.. c. S. for the several hours
work he so willingly devoted to painting
distinctive, white enamel numerals on
each volume and to Mr.. p, for sorting
and arranging the books in the case.
The critics report was given by Mr..
B. L. B., expressing general approval of
the several themes brought up during the
session.
Arrangements for two papers for the
coming meeting were made and adjourn
ment taken.
F. T. p, Secy.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-04-14
that great damage had been sustained,

that great damage had been sustained, a
considerable part of one side of the ship
having been torn open. The vessel was
found to be filling, and all passengers
were ordered on deck with life-belts on
The boats were filled first with women
and children and were got away, and
soon after the Titanic went down, carry
ing with her more than thousand pas
sengers and crew, but few of whom were
picked up by the boats.
By wireless telegraphy the Titanic had
signalled for help Immediately after the
collision, but it was not till 4 o'clock in
the morning that the Cunard liner Car
pathia arrived on the scene of the disaster
and rescued the survivors, many of
whom had suffered severely from the Bit
ter cold and the exposure. The Titanic
carried 1908 passengers, and crew of
1913, making 2,206 persons in all, of whom
703 were saved-493 passengers and 210
of the crew. The master of the ship.
Captain Smith, was drowned. Of the S15
passengers lost, 661 were men, 101 women,
and s. children. Of the 493 passengers
saved, 126 were men, 315 women, and 81
children.-Es.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-04-14
THE UMBRELLAS INVENTOR

To James Hanway, Londoner, be-
longs the credit for the introduction of the
umbrella in that rainy city. That was
in 1850. The umbrella had been used
for hundreds of years before in Eastern
lands but Occidentals apparently had not
thought of it as practical or useful
device.
Even after Hanway broke the ice the
English were slow to take up the umbrel-
la-carrying habit Nearly everybody who
saw him splashing about in the rain,
water dripping from the cloth canopy and
his clothes dry, smiled, thinking that the
man was "a bit off,"
Even those who at length admitted that
the umbrealla kept off the rain baked at
carrying one because they thought that
would be to effeminate. About 1880, how
ever, everybody "fell for" the rain protec-
tor. Within short time few Londoners
ever left home in the morning without
carrying an umbrella with them A great
umbrela-manufacturing industry grew up
and to this day England leads the world
in the production of "rain-sticks"
The English are very conservative and
they usually fight shy of any improvement
for long time. They now refuse to wear
rubbers, on the same ground that they re-
fused to carry umbrellas-namely that it
is "effeminate." But the joke of it is in
this case that Americans are now aping
the English to such an extent that they
also refuse to wear rubbers.-Ex.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-04-14
WOMEN WHERE ENFRANCHISED

Austria-Women have votes on the
same terms as men.
British East India-Women got votes
and eligibility in 1919, on equal terms
for white men and women.
Canada-Women have votes on equal
terms. The federal amendemnt is not
yet ratified.
Crimea-Women got votes on equal
terms in December, 1917.
Czecho- Slovakia-Women have votes
on some terms as men.
Observation-Disclosures vote in 1908 and
parliamentary vote on equal terms in 1915.
Sthonia-Women have votes on same
terms as men and there are five women
members of parliament.
Germany-Women got votes on equal
terms in 1918, eight weeks before the
elections.
Great Britain-Women got votes on diff
ferent terms and at a different age in
1918.
Hungary-Women got votes in Novem-
Der, 1918. All men have it at Fl, women
if they can read and write at "a.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-04-14
NOTICE TO INMATES

Each inmate is accorded the privilege Of
sending one paper home, or to friends free Of
own name and register number and the name
and address of the person you wish to send
the paper to, and hand same to your officer.
If you desire to send more than one paper,
each additional copy will be charged for at
the rate of SO cents year.
The paper delivered to your cell each week
must be kept clean, and should be folded in
an tbe foot Of Xon as Ied on the
lowing the day on which it is delivered to
your cell.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-04-14
CHAUTAUQUA CIRCLE

A meeting of the Pierian Chautauqua
Circle was held in the schoolroom, Sum
day afternoon, April 10th, with seventeen
members in attendance, one member hav-
ing been dropped for cause, and one tenn
porarily absent.
Pres. F. o. O. upon opening the meet
ing, gave short but earnest talk on what
was expected from members of the Circle,
forcibly calling attention to the moral and
ethical obligations due the officials in re-
turn for the privileges allowed.
Following the reading and approval of
the minutes of the last meeting, and the
collection of library books, Mr.. M. l. was
called upon for his decision as to the best
four minute Grafton given during the con-
test extending through February and
March. No one present envied him his
task for several of the contestants seemed
eligible. By brief statement, in which
he lamented the fact that he was re-
stricted to single choice and could not
award at least three first choice decisions,
he announced Mr.. w. J. McC., of Glass
A, as winner. The applause given showed
the Circles approval of Mr.. rs. deduc-
tons.
A vote of thanks was given, and Pres.
o. delegated to forward to, Mrs. Lyria B.
Sayler, R. 5, Box 2S1, Atlanta, Ga, the
Circles thanks and appreciation for the
Easter cards, sent by her to each member.
Acknowledgement of her altruistic
thoughtfulness has been entered in the
Chautauqua records.
A paper entitled Opportunities in
South America" was read by Mr.. NJ. V.
H.; Glass D. This subject proved to be
an interesting topic and was so ably pre-
sented that facts and conditions, as out
lined in the paper, gave material for
lively discussion.
Mr.. H. p, of Class D, read a paper
entitled "Cause of Being Happy and I'm
happy" This paper claimed to purport
the causes for, and the secret of, obtain
ing happiness. Divers Psychological hy-
potheses were ambiguously, or profoundly,
presented for consideration and an un-
usually active debate followed its read
ing. The nearing of the closing hour
caused the Chair to postpone further argu-
ment until the next meeting, at which
time an attempt will be made to decide
whether happiness derives its source from
within or without; is mental or ply
steal condition; depends on state of
body and externals or is state of mind.
Both sides seem to have ardent adherents.
A vote of thanks was given to Mr.. Nj.
G. for the typewriting of generous sup
ply of forms listing all the Chautauqua
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-04-14
QUERIES
NOTICE TO INMATES

For the benefit of any inmates who appre-
ciate and see the opportunity that their spare
hours give toward a 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
TO tous PAR WIN coe pc @
come to send in any queries of serious interest
to yourself, THE MIRROR with the kind col
liberation of Miss Miriam e. Cary, Super
visor of Institutional Libraries, will gladly
endeavor to supply the requested information.
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.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-04-14

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
known, it should be so specified by said con-
tributor. Should contributor fail to comply
with this request he will henceforth be dropped
from THE MIRRORS contributing staff.
Approved by WARDEN. Editor.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-04-14

cts far better to face a situation than
to let it slip around and stab you in the
back"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-04-14
CHURCH NOTICE

CHURCH NOTICE
Services in the Prison Chapel at nine o'clock
every Sunday morning, Protestant and Catho-
lie service every alternate Sunday Rev. c. E..
Benson and Rev. FIR Corcoran, Chaplains.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-04-14

THE MIRROR is weekly paper published in
in 1887 by the prisoners and is edited and
managed by them. 1t aims to be home news.
paper; to encourage moral and intellectual i'm.
provement among the prisoners; to acquaint
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 fallen mans self
redemDtiOn
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-04-14

Q:-Why do clergymen habitually wear
black?-L. P.
A:-Because when Martin Luther, in
1924, laid aside the habit of monk and
adopted the style of dress prevailing at
the time, the Elector of Saxony used to
send to him from time to time pieces of
black cloth, that color then being fashion
able at the court. Luther's disciples
thought because he wore black, it became
them to do so, and thus it came about that
the clergy generally grew to regard it as
the only proper color for them to wear.
Q:-What is the highest known noun
tain peak in the world I'M. B.
Amount Everest, the highest known
mountain in the world, is peak of the
Himalayas in Nepal, near the Tibet from
tier. 1t is 100000 feet high or about FIVE
and half miles. 1t was named in honor
of an Englishman who was at one time
surveyor-general of India, Sir George
Everest.
O:-What would be the result of try
ing to swim in a tank of mercury?-J. N.
A-Since the specific gravity of this
metal in liquid form is greater than that
of the body the body could not sink it it
The same heaviness would necessitate
slow movement in swimming
Q:-What rank does Pershing hold in
the United States army? Also,s March?
Which of them is the superior officer, and
on what dates did they officially receive
the appointments to their present rank?
j. r. S.
A:-General Pershing holds the rank of
general in the United States army. He is
the only officer holding this rank and it
expires with his death. He held the emer-
gency rank of general during the World
War. The permanent rank of general
was conferred on him by special act of
Congress on September 8, 1919. He ac-
cepted on September 8, 1919. General
March holds the rank of major general in
the permanent organization of the army.
He was appointed to this grade on Sep
TENDER %, 1917, and accepted February
IL, 1918. He is not one of the senior
major generals. During the World War
General March held the emergency rank
of general just as did General Pershing.
This expired with the emergency. Cen
eral Pershing is, of course, the senior of
hcer in the army. He is two grades above
any other general officer. The grade of
lieutenant general is the next step above
major general and we have no officer of
the grade of lieutenant general in the
permanent organization. Two officers held
this grade as emergency appointments dur
ing the World War-Generals Liggett
and Billiard. Both these are major gen.
erals on the permanent list.
NOTICE-An inmates using the Query Col.
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
techinal subjects. Consult the Reference, USE
full Arts, Literature, Chemistry, Biography and
Science divisions Of our library catalogue for
diversified snhiacfs -,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-04-14

at is the motive, the great purpose, that
consecrates life"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-04-14

"The man who is satisfied to sit down
and wait for something to turn up will
need good soft seat"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1921-04-14

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
techinal subjects Consult the Reference, USE
Science divisions Of our library catalogue for
diversified subjects.