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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-10-12
KICK IN

First, l wish to thank Mr.. o. N. and
Mr.. r. O. B. for their kindly comments.
l salute you with that time-worn, but ex-
pressive laudation, " A gentleman and
scholar. Ye Editor, when he bestowed up
on the former the title of "facile wielder
of the pen" displayed an astuteness that
is in keeping with his editorial incum-
bency. Mr.. r. o. B. your article, "Safety
First" was interesting pertinent and
timely. You knew whereof you spoke,
that is evident. To each of you l convey
my regret that l cannot return the compli-
ment over "tall one," with the now
obsolete, but remembered, "Here's Howl"
Words seem inadequate.
While we are on the subject, why don't
some of you fellows kick in? Mr.. r. O. B.
is conversant with the mining game, and
his article proved interesting throughout;
there are others who are experienced in
other fields of endeavor, so why not give
us treat? We number, in our midst
men from greatly diversified walks of
life; men from Manhattan, Frisco, and
New Orleans; doctors, sailors, lumber
jacks, song writers, artists of the palette
and pen, slip-horn virtuosos, and-whisper
ia mouthpiece or two. We rub elbows
with men from the island of eternal strife
whence will come the future coppers and
cappers; from the land of the midnight
sun where Norwegian stockfood is part
of the regular diet; from the land of
manana, chile con carne, and bull; from
our possessions to the west where volup-
tuous maidens dance the hula on moon
light beaches; and from the land of Con-
fucious, the flower boat and the poppy.
What unlimited possibilities, what plea
sures in store, if you fellows will do your
bit. Become imbued with the fraternal
spirit, and take your trusty Swan in hand.
Lead US into the unexplored recesses about
which we know naught.
On the square, fellows don't you take
greater interest in THE MIRROR when you
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-10-12

know that one of your neighbors is writ
ing for it? Or would you prefer to read
a dry-as-dust condensation of an article
on some subject that interests you as much
as does the latest development of Mr..
Bryan's theory of evolution.
In Mr.. O. ". we have a gifted writer.
l, for one, look forward to the day of
issue so l may enjoy his "Facts and
Fancies." You will remember his Fog
horn Yancy of the rodeos. Formerly it
was my custom to make the regular cir
cult from Pendleton to Los Vegas and
it happens that know the original of the
character presented to us. There is
similarity in the names, but would have
recognized the famous announcer from the
description, for he was portrayed accurate
ly. Even his mannerisms were there.
That is pure artistry.
&c. kick in with your contribution,
brother. We are not arrived as yet, and
the way is long and difficult, but practice
makes perfect, you know, and your aud
fence is receptive. R. L. NJ.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-10-12
PIERIAN CHAUTAUOUA CIRCLE

When Pres H. H. M. opened the second
meeting on October the eighth in the In
stitution schoolroom, he found the same
loyal spirit displayed toward the Circle by
its members as was shown at the first or
opening meeting, and with this feeling the
Circle is accomplishing its aim as Chau-
tauqua Circle. May it go on.
The first usual business of roll call dis
closing ten members present was followed
by the distribution of books from the Cir
cle's library.
When the call for new members was re-
quested from the chair, four new names
were added to the already fair list, and
were handed to the committee for ap-
proval.
Upon reconsideration of motion made at
the previous meeting it was decided that
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-10-12

Four hundred and thirty years ago
today as Christopher Columbus set his foot
on American soil, little did he dream that
in four centuries time there would arise
the greatest, most powerful and most
benevolent nation on earth. We had in
tended writing an extended editorial on
this subject but time and space forbid and
so we merely call your attention to the fact
that this October 12) is Columbus Day.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-10-12
NOTICE TO INMATES

Each inmate is accorded the privilege of one
subscription to THE MIRROR, to be sent home
or to q friend free of charge. In order to
obtain this privilege you must write your 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 wish to enter additional subscriptions, they
will be charged for at the rate of so cents
year for each subscription.
The paper delivered to your cell each week
must be kept clean, and should be folded in
the same manner as you receive it, placing it
at the foot of your bed on the morning fol
lowing the day on which it is delivered to
your cell.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-10-12
FACTS AND FANCIES
CONTINUED from page 1


stool, preparatory to paying my bill and
departing, when l heard shout of greet
ing:
"Well we'll, we'll, if it isn't my tie
walkin' friend Izzy! How, when and
where?"
"The Percentage Kid" gasped. Deep
ly engrossed in my food, I had forgotten
the familiarity in the form l previously
noticed, supposing he and the young lady
had gone, yet there they were!
"What are you doing here?" 1 managed
to get out. "You told me five years ago
the day you left me in the Paso Del
Norte Hotel for Juarez, that you were go
ing in business with that five thousand
you won on Matinee Idol"
Break the news to MOTHER" put in the
young lady, Honey don't be stupid. In
troduce me-" she demanded, poutingly, of
the Kid who was evidently tongue-tied
with beated surprise.
"Why-er-dearie, Mr.. Fitzpatrick Old
friend of mine. Izzy-my wife"
"Delighted, Pm sure"
PLEASED to meet you."
The formalities over we seated our
Selves ordered some more French Drip"
and proceeded to have lovely visit.
"Bet you can't guess what?" questioned
the Kid, enigmatically, after while.
81 give up"
81 dropped that five grand on the same
FLY. The old, old smoker stunt. Placed a
bet in Johnny Jordan's right after l left
you. One of them queer lunches. But
>" and he threw an affectionate glance
at his charming little wife," it was the
best thing ever happened to me. Cured
me of the race-track lure; and gave me-
her." and he took his wife's hand and
attempted to put an arm about her.
"Now Kid, don't be silly in public; and
quit paving me that way. Mr.. Fitz-
patrick will think we're awful" remons-
trated the Mrs.
"Tut, tut, know how it is" l put in,
compromisingly.
81 just wish you knew what time l
have to make him stay home. He dreams
about old race-horses all the time"
Home? You live in St. Agatha then ?,
l asked, with feeling akin to shock
"Why, yes, this is our place. We're in
the oyster business. You must take trip
down the Bayou to the Gulf and watch
our harvest" she invited.
Certainly, forget that bunch of tenn
peramental hamfats, and stay with us a
few days." spoke up the Kid, warmly.
Marse Jack, unused. To be sure, the
Kids right name was John Hathaway!
recalled now what the darky said about
getting my fill of oysters.
Yes, l would stay few days!
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-10-12

NOTICE-Inmates submitting contributions
to THE MIRROR for publication must sign their
preferred, if not original, proper credit must be
given to the writer if known; if writer's name
is not known, it should be so specified by con-
tributor. Should contributor fail to comply
with this request he will be dropped from THE
MIRRORS contributing staff.
Approved by Warden. Editor.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-10-12

Sometimes the flash that illumines the
mind after one has done a kindly act
reveals more of Truth than could be &C
quired by any amount of brain-study.
But we disregard this moment of intuition
because it may not be capable of express
sion in words or concrete thought"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-10-12
LETTERS TO BOARD OF CONTROL

All inmates desiring to write to the State
Board of Control will notify their officer who
in turn is requested to send your notification
to the Duputy Wardens office Friday noon in
order that special paper for that purpose may
be furnished you. Letters written regula-
ton size paper will not be permitted to go.
J. j. SULLIVAN,
Warden.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-10-12

"The effects of right thought last for
ever. Let right thoughts be to US the
strong arm with which to do good to
Others"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-10-12

THE MIRROR is weekly paper published IN
the Minnesota State Prison. 1t was founded
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 acqualnt
the public with the true status of the prisoner,
to disseminate pcnological information and to
aid in dispelling that prejudice which has ever
been the bar sinister to fallen mans self
redemption.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-10-12
CHURCH NOTICE

Services in the Prison Chapel at nine o'clock
every Sunday morning, Protestant and Catho-
lie service every alternate Sunday. Rev. G. r.
Benson and Rev. FIR. COrcoran, ChaplalnS
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-10-12

O:-Please let me know how the word
Smyrna" is pronounced Wv. c.
A:-Smer-na; as in all.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1922-10-12

OIL wish you would inform me
through query column if an inmate can
get permit to keep library book longer
than two weeks. If so, how?-R. J. F.
weeks, but you can put in request to the
librarian for reissue and very likely get
it again unless there is big demand for
that particular book.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-05-12

electrical resonance. Stations trans
hitting on any wave-length other than
800 meters will not cause current
to be set up in the receiver.
The portion of radio receiver that
changes the wavelength at which it
is electrically resonant is called a
tuner. Suppose that "a" station trans
mits on wave-length of 200 meters
and "B" on wave-length of 800 me-
tiers, BY adjusting the tuner until the
constants of the receiver make it cleo
trically resonant to 200-meter wave
or 360-meter wave, either of the two
stations can be picked up, but both
stations cannot be picked up simulta-
neOusly. This is the reason that more
than one transmitter can be operating
Mt one time and yet only one can be
heard on receiver without interfer-
ence from the others.
The other necessary part of a radio
receiver is the detector. The function
of this portion of the receiver is to
utilize the small currents in the tuner
that are set up by transmitting sta
ton and make them audible through
the medium of n telephone receiver. If
the telephone receiver were connected
directly to the tuner the high-frequency
current would not operate the dia-
phragm of the receiver and even If the
diaphragm were set in motion 1t would
be too fast motion to be picked up
by the human ear,
In simple receiver the detector u.s.
ually consists of two pieces of mineral
in contact or piece of mineral in con.
tact with metallic spring. Either
combination is known as crystal de-
tector, A detector of this type is moth
ing more than a rectifier; that is, when
an alternating current is applied at the
terminals the current is allowed to
flow only In one direction.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-05-12

The high.frequency current is known
MS the carrlerwavc and Its function
10 to radlnte into spnce In the form OF
electromagnetic waves and by It's VA
Ration In amplitude carry with II the
variation In the tone At the transmit.
ting station.
II is the frequency OF the carrier.
wave that determines the wave.length
on which II radlophone station Is trans.
mltted. BY experiment 1t hns been
found thnt electromagnetic waves
travel at the same velocity that light
waves travel, that Is, 10000 miles per
second, Wnve-length Is the distance
between any two similar points on two
successive waves; for example, the dis
tnnce from crest to crest of any two
successive waves In the same direction,
measured In meters unit of length
equal approximately to one and one
tenth yards. Converting 10000 miles
to meters the equivalent Is 3O0,000,000
meters, The length of IN electro.mag-
netic wave Is equal then to 300,000,0O0
divided by the frequency. Suppose
station was transmitting on n wave
length OF 800 meters The frequency
Of the carrler-wave would be approx
mately $4,000 cycles.
Just as vlollnist tunes his instru.
ment, that Is, makes Il certain string
emit note of higher or lower pitch,
or technically speaking, sound wave
Of higher or lower frequency, by I'D
just!ng the tension on the string, so
may the electrical constants OF the
antenna circuit Of radiophone trans
mitter be changed in order to have
the station emit carrler-wave OF a
different frequency.
II tuning fork having Il natural
period corresponding to middle G be
placed near n vlolinIst who Is playing,
the fork will vibrate when the must
clan plays middle G. but I'LL other timeg
It will remain quiescent. This phenom-
enon of the tuning fork vibrating
whenever the musician plays the cor
responding note on the violin is known
as mechanical resonance. If radio
receiver be adjusted so that electrically
Its natural period of vibration will be
$4,000 cycles (360 meters wave
lengthy every time station transmits
on a wave-length of 800 meters, cur
rent will be set III. in the receiver by
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-05-12

Geld about the tips of the magnet and
this same kind of field propagates
the electromagnetic force, except that
unlike the toy magnet, its power comes
of in the form of wavy motions. This
electromagnetic force propagates ra-
do energy in all directions.
The medium that transmits the cleo
tro-magnetlc waves is the same me-
dium that transmits light-the ether.
This medium is supposed to fill all
space even that occupied by fluids and
solids. Little is known about its prop
critics.
In radio 1t is more common to speak
Of wave length than frequency. The
wave length of any wave motion is the
distance between ny two successive
crests in the same direction. The
wave length depends upon the fire.
quency. If the frequency is high the
wave length is short. On the other
hand II the frequency is low the wave
length Is long. Numerically the wave
length is equal to the distance trav-
eled by the wave in one second divided
by the frequency. Suppose, for ex-
ample, that II were desired to know
the wave length Of an electromagnetic
wave having frequency of $4,000
cycles. electromagnetic waves travel
at the same speed as do light waves
that is, $4,000 miles per second. Di-
viding the 10000 by $4,000 the wave
length would be .223 miles or 1896
yards. In radio work II is measured
in meters A meter is equal to ap-
proxlmately IL yards. Converting 1896
yards into meters the wave length
would be 396 divided by IL or 800
meters. This is the wave length on
which KDKA operates. 1t also means
that the electromagnetic waves sent
out from this station have frequency
of $4,000 cycles.
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES
In radlophone transmitter there
are two requirements that must be
fulfilled. First, there must be source
OF high-freQuency current, say, between
$4,000 and 100000 cycles so con
nected to an antenna and ground sys-
TEN that energy in the form of electro
magnetic waves will be radlated. Sec
ond, there must be some method OF
controlling this higl4-frequency current
or modulatlng 1t so that the variations
In the amplitude Of the high-frequency
,,,rra,,t mill bn dtroct1v unconditional
to the voice or music to be transmitted.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-05-12
THINGS BEGINNERS
MUST LEARN FIRST
Explanation Of Terms Used In
Radio and of Its Basic
Principles.

Due to the great interest taken In ra.
do since broadcastlng stations have
been started, many radio terms are
seen and heard that may be unfamiliar
to the novice. Some Of the most com.
monty used terms are explained and
defined below.
Like light, heat and sound, radio
energy Is propagated In the form OF IL
wave motion. Every one Is familiar
with the wave motion set up on the
surface of n still body OF water by the
dropping Of stone into 1t.
Every time point on the surface
Of the waves goes through complete
set Of motions and starts TO repeat
those motions the wave Is said to have
gone through cycle.
The number Of complete cycles gone
through per second is the frequency
The human ear is responsive to
sound freQuencies up to a few thousand
cycles per second but is not capable of
responding to the higher freauencles
encountered In radio. Arbitrarily n
frequency Of less than 10000 cycles
has been called an audible frequency
one which can be heard-and frei
qGencIes above 10000 cycles radio or
inaudlble quencies-because they
cannot be heard by the human ear.
The particular type of wave which
propagates radio energy is an electro
magnetic wave. All of us have seen
bits of iron and steel attracted by the
little toy magnets made up In the form
Of horseshoes. This attraction of the
magnet for the bits of Iron and steel
showed the existence of magnetic
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-05-12
MOTHER IS DAY

When Winters chilling days are
past,
And welcome Spring has come
Mt last,
The leaves and birds begin to
swell
The coming Resurrection tell,
Then wild March winds and
whirling showers
Remind us still of wintry
hours.
Then April comes with rain and
showers,
The swelling buds become sweet
flowers,
The children gather them at will
In sheltered glades, upon the
III.
Weeping and smiling through
her tears,
The month glides by, and May
appears.
The sweet May baskets children
bring,
The swallows swift are on the
wing.
The bluebird's soft, sweet notes
| hear
This dearest month of all the
year.
Why dearest, when bright June
is near
The perfect month of all the
year?
With sun, and flowers, and birds
so gay,
Why then so dear, this month
Of Mayq
Within this month there is a day
In memory's sacred heart al
way.
A day to memory set apart
OF her so dear to every heart
The one who taught us first to
pray.
Ills Mothers Day, sweet Moth
er's Day!
Oh sweet carnation, chosen flower
With which we dedicate this
hour,
Bear thy sweet incense up above
And testify to Mother love;
And as we wear it Der our heart
May thy sweet influence impart
To keep us in the narrow way
This Mothers Day, this Moth
er's Day.
Mrs. Laurel Blumb.
1922 Vashon, Wash.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-05-12
How One Editor Uses Radio.

The editor of paper in an iso-
lated town in the northwest is using
the radio in most ingenious and ef-
fective way An aamateur radio friend
In big city 80 miles away buys the
latest editions of the city papers as
soon as they are OFF the press, reads
the best news into his transmitter, and
typist In the country Office copies the
news MS It comes in over the Office re-
ceiver. The editor, through this in
genious plan, is always First With
the Latest" In his home town.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-05-12
SURPRISE PARTY AT
BERT CRISTMAN HOME

Mrs. Gerum of Quartermaster
was pleasantly surprised with a
farewell party Friday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Bert Crist-
man when a party of friends
came walking in carrying baskets
of good things to eat and
spent a most enjoyable afteroon.
After the beautiful luncheon
which was served by Mrs. Crist-
man they all returned to their
homes all well pleased with their
good time. Those present were
Mrs. Fred Sherman, Mrs. Alice
Miller, Mrs. Morrow and daugh-
ter Virginia, Mrs. Fisher from
Butte, Mont, Mrs. Gerum and
two daughters Catherine and
Bessie, Lucian, Joy and Paul
Billingsley and Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Cristman.
Mr.. and Mrs, Gerum have NOV
ed back to Lacotia to their old
home. They spent the last night
with Mr.. and Mrs. Cristman.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-05-12

Mrs. Horace Keen of Dockton
visited at the home of her par
cnts Mr.. and Mrs, Boothroyd at
Milcta the first of the week.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-05-12
MAURY ISLAND
(Chas, Martindaie)

Mrs. Horace Keen of Dockton
visited at the home of her par
cnts Mr.. and Mrs. Boothroyd at
Mileta the first of the week.
Mr.. John Nicholson of Tacoma,
once owner Of large acreage
on Maury island, was an island
visitor the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank johnson
and three children of Seattle,
were week end guests at the home
of their parents Mr.. and Mrs. w.
+. johnson at their home on East
Maury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Woods
are taking a weeks vacation
the northern part Of the state.
Chas. Meyer made two hurried
trips to Vashon this week. He
has leased King county land for
a new gravel pit.
Two Of the men at Pembroke
gravel bunkers, Chas Keen and
Mr.. Hix experienced a very thrill
ling episode one day last week.
A scow loaded with gravel turn.
ed turtle, and the men were fore
ed jump into the water. 1t call
ed out some endurance on their
part to keep afloat until they
could be picked up, but as they
are both well known for their
vim and endurance we would be
assured of their getting out of
any average tight place.
Miss Thelma Larsen who has
been staying in Burton for some
months is at home this week.
j. HI. Hayes was one Of the
Maury Islanders to attend the
VIM. Davis funeral at Tacoma on
last Saturday
Mrs. Alex Moore and children
of Mileta are visiting at the home
of Mrs. Moore's aunt, Mrs. Riser
of Bremerton.
Our Maury island roads have
been much improved of late, and
we do surely appreciate these
good things. But the road to
Dockton is crying aloud for some
like attention,
We are informed that Louis
Larson (the younger) is job hunt
ing, which sounds unusual for
Louis. But the same little bird
tells us that Dan Cupid is wait.
ing just around the point with
nice little barke built for two,
and is looking to Louis as skipper
for long and happy cruise.
Sunday, Mothers day, will be
properly honored at Maury with
special services by our pastor,
Rev. T. S. Fretz. All fathers and
mothers are cordially invited to
attend and all sons and daughters
are requested to do likewise.
Come and do honor to the dear
name we all love and honor
Mother.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-05-12

Mr.. John Nicholson of Tacoma,
once owner Of a large acreage
on Maury island, was an island
visitor the first of the week.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank johnson
and three children Of Seattle.
were week end guests at the home
of their parents Mr.. and Mrs. w.
+, johnson at their home on East
Maury.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Woods
are taking a weeks vacation
the northern part Of the state.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-05-12

Chas. Meyer made two hurried
trips to Vashon this week. He
has leased King county land for
a new gravel pit.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-05-12

Radio phone concert from Sc
attic and Tacoma at Bay View
Pavilion Tomorrow Night.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-05-12

Honey bread" leads all the
rest;
Costs not more and is the
best.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-05-12

"Seven Years Bad Luck" at
the Island Theatre Saturday Mite.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-05-12

Mrs. Alex Moore and children
of Mileta are visiting at the home
of Mrs. Moore's aunt, Mrs. Riser
of Bremerton.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-05-12

j. Fl. Hayes was one of the
Maury Islanders to attend the
VIM. Davis funeral at Tacoma on
last Saturday
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1922-05-12

Miss Thelma Larsen who has
been staying in Burton for some
months is at home this week.