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The mirror., 1922-04-06

had reached the highest degree Of good"
Hence, way back in the English language
we called beautiful maidens beautiful
bestes."
If today we read the old English or the
Middle English, attempting to translate
the word beast as a vicious brute, we get
an absolutely wrong idea of the meaning
of the authors of thousand years ago.
And if we attempt to translate the Hebrew
text of the Bible by the meanings of our
words of today without discovering the
original meaning of the text, we make
serious mistakes.-Broqvn Landone in Nan-
titus.
The mirror., 1922-04-06
MAKING LIFE WORTH LIVING

No man can ever do anything well, un-
less he deems his work important. 1t is
absolutely necessary for us to feel that our
work is of use to some one in the world,
or it cannot inspire us with greatness of
purpose.
The trouble with too many of us is that
we put too little significance upon our own
efforts, and yet if anyone else were to tell
us that we were of no value, we would
resent it as an insult, of the grossest kind
In this respect we are not consistent; ); we'
want others to recognize our importance,
and yet we do not want to take the re-
sponsibility of recognizing it ourselves
There is plenty for US all to do and it is
all of the greatest Importance. The man
with the great intellect is duty-bound to
give of his storehouse of knowledge, that
others may profit by his efforts. The man
of great physical strength has duty to
perform in helping to bear the burdens of
others in certain spheres of life The man
of wealth is under obligations to relieve
distress among those who are in less for
tunate circumstances In fact, there is
work for all of us and it is the most i'm
portant kind. 1t is the duty of every man
in whatever walk of life he may attain, to
do his work just as if the very existence of
the universe depended upon the perfor-
nance of one act. If we could get this
idea instilled into our minds with little
more thoroughness we would all be of
more use in the world and our work
would be of far greater benefit to our
fellowmen.
Try to realize the full Importance of
your task in the future and see if the re-
suits do not pay for the efort.-Ex,
The mirror., 1922-04-06
COMMAS

many years but will be new to many:
During an examination in an English
school the inspector began to question the
pupils on punctuation when the mayor,
pompous individual, interrupted with the
remark: 1T is foolish to bother about
flushed angrily, and turning to one of the
boys he bade him write on the blackboard,
"The mayor of Cheesington says the in
spector is fool" Now, he continued,
put a comma after Cheesngton and
another after inspector" The boy did so,
and the mayor kept quiet after that-Er.
The mirror., 1922-04-06
HOW WORDS CHANGE

Words change their meaning through
the ages. Seventy years ago it was quite
insulting to speak of lady as woman"
To.do so was in reality to call her a bad
character Also, at that time the word
female was highly polite and very
proper term for the finest class of woman.
Toady the uses of these two words are
completely reversed. Woman is the noblest
word we can now use in speaking of
women. To call woman "frmale" is
merely to class her with the females of
many other species. 1t does not even give
the idea of being human.
When words have passed from one age
to another, and especially through two or
three different languages, is it any wonder
that we sometimes get quite wrong trans
lation and Interpretation! For instance:
in the book of Revelation you read of
"beasts," especially the four beasts near the
throne of God. But the word that is
translated beasts is the root word of crea-
Mres or that which is created. Hence, the
creatures or creations of God.
Even the English word "beaste," traced
back thirteen or fourteen hundred years,
gives very different idea from that which
we hold today. Beasfe in the Middle Eng
lish was beste "a living being), and comes
from the same root as being-tO be. From
this was also formed the old Mou form of
the second person of the verb, which was
written: thou beest, thou beast, thou bist or
thou best. In time "bes" became the word
which indicated the highest degree of
good; and bestes, the "living beings that
The mirror., 1922-04-06

him obstacles are merely things to be over
come-optimism - opportunity = for opti-
mism is the kernel of forttude, courage,
energy and achievement.
The optimist turns smiling face to the
world that disarms envy, jealousy and
hatred, and warns its heart to friendship
and human helpfulness.
And the world in turn smiles on the
optimist and denies him nothing of riches
or reward.-Ea.
The mirror., 1922-04-06
OPTIMISM

Optimism is the sunlight that turns all
that it shines on into gold. 1t is courtesy
to ones fellows; happiness for ones self;
and gratitude to ones Maker. 1t is hope,
zeal, bravery, and joy in living.
1t quickens the seekers steps, nerves the
fighters arms, sweetens toll, and renews
the strength of the weary.
The optimist is never baffled, never
beaten, nevr discouraged, never tired. To
The mirror., 1922-04-06
NOTICE TO INMATES

Each inmate is accorded the privilege Of
sending one paper home, or to friends free Of
charge To do this you should 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 desire to send more than one paper.
each additional copy will be charged for ut
the rate of so cents a year.
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., 1922-04-06
A PERSIAN'S FIRST IMPRESSIONS
OF AMERICA

After three weeks, we steam into New
York harbor We divide our money so
that each of us has the thirty-six dollars
required by the immigration authorities.
We pass the examination on Ellis Island,
and our money is exchanged for American
gold. We are put on a train bound tor
Chicago. My uncle lives in indianapolis,
but am afraid of not finding him and
90 tagged "Chicago" with my comrades.
The train is luxurious, with soft, plush
covered seats instead of hard boards. No
sooner have we left New York than
pleasant young man enters the car with
his arms full of boxes, which he distributes
to the passengers. We open our boxes and
find them full of candy. This is generous
America. Gratefully we begin to eat the
chocolates. But in few minutes the
young man returns and asks for the boxes.
When the young man finds that the candy
is half-eaten, he is angry and refuses to
accept the boxes and demands payment l
try to speak to him in English, but he
cannot understand me. We pay for the
candy. Even in America, things are not
given away.
We arrive at Chicago. The brother OF
Ishu, whom we expected to meet us, is
lot at the station. How shall we get to
his house? l try my English on man
at the station door, who does not under
Khana's scholarship. Two cab-drivers
beckon to us We show them the address
of Ishu's brother on a slip of paper. They
nod. We pile into their carriages and
drive through crowded streets lined with
very high buildings.
We are in despair A policeman comes
to our rescue and takes us to place
where we find lodgings above grocery.
In the store we buy bread and American
pies, for we are very hungry. I see
glass jar filled with honey the first |
have seen since / left Persia. | buy 1t
burns nv mouth. 1t is not honey, but
mustard.
90 for walk. | cross the bridge over
the river. On the other side, find streets
crowded to confusion, and / turn and re-
trace my steps, fearing to be lost. The
bridge has vanished! Where it stood,
steamer is passing. Must | swim the river
to get back to my lodging? But the stea-
mer has passed, and the bridge swings into
view and, with human intelligence, sets
itself down in the very spot in which it
was in the first place. Crossing it hur-
riedly for fear it may move again, l go
to fetch my comrades that they too may see
the miracle.-From ACrosS the W0rld TO
"Yankeedonia," by Youel B. Mira, in
Asia Magazine.
The mirror., 1922-04-06
WHEN TIRED DRINK WATER

Dr. Eliza B. Mosler, of Brooklyn, urges
the members of the Women's Medical So
ciety of New York State to drink glass of
water at 10 a. m. and others at 3, 4, and 5
p. m. This, she told them, would dilute
the products of fatigue which were enter
ing the blood and causing that tired feel
ing.-Ea.
The mirror., 1922-04-06

NOTICE-Inmates submitting contributions
to THE MIRROR for publication must sign their
name and register number. Articles should be
original; 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., 1922-04-06

The dull world has got the wrong
phrase; it is he who resents an affront
who pockets it; he who takes no notice
lets it lie in the dirt-George Macdonald.
The mirror., 1922-04-06

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
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
redemption.
The mirror., 1922-04-06
LETTERS TO BOARD OF CONTROL

LETIEhS To BOAND UT CONINOH
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 Deputy Warden's Office Friday noon in
order that special paper for that purpose may
be furnished you. Letters written on regula-
tion size paper will not be permitted to go.
j. J. SULLIVAN,
Warden.
The mirror., 1922-04-06

"Ceasing to progress, one runs down to-
life; inertia is stagnation and DEATH"
The mirror., 1922-04-06
CHURCH NOTICE

Services in the Prison Chapel at nine o'clock
every Sunday morning, Protestant and Catho-
lie service every alternate Sunday. Rev. G. e.
Benson and Rev. FIR. CorcOran, Chaplains.
The mirror., 1922-04-06

"Calmness is the strength which con-
weapon"
The mirror., 1922-04-06

"One can go long way after one is
weary"
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-10-18
4 JUSTIFIED AppuonsrIoN.

Prr.den. HhtI'nga letter to Conptcssmau
Monlcu approving n. record Of fhe congress-
during 'bo past Two years aud congrhtuatuE
tho country ou Che return 10 normal conditions
wac and 3. amply Justified by facts.
However hr short % meeting popular cs-
pocfaton rho record of congress is due TO the
nmpio faal mat tho country expected the lm-
possible aud has never properly appreciated 'be
unboue,ably chaotic condition Of affairs pence
found tho nation. tho fact remains that the flrst
two years 90 tho proecut admiuIstratou cone
sutute record of constructive ochlcvcmcut
that viii lu short time bo accepted ny monu-
mcpt 20 tho efficiency and effectiveness OF re-
publican government
Hero ln the First dlsirict II l. pleasing to
know that the session 90 congress Just ended ny
recess i- fast being valued at lis true worth.
Tariff discussion has ended and tho tariff act
is FAST demonstrating tho wisdom Of those who
with amazing patience and commcndabIe ma
uoualsm kept pushing lt forward until u was
au accomplished fact
The First Oklahoma district Is the Industrial
section ot Oklahoma. Here labor Is employed
in large quantities and here the products OF tho
state como into dlrcc, competition with world
markets. Therefore the prosperity Of northeast
Oklahoma ia dependent on a sound national
policy.
what is the consequence OF the tariff act?
Where few months ago labor was without em-
ploymcnt, mines closed and the smelling inter-
ost PROSTATE, today there s great activity Labor
ls employed ana all of the wheels are moving
IN splendid unison. Tho industrial region Of the
state looks forward TO long period OF ener-
getic employment that means much TO the
state as n whole. For here tho producers OF
food ana feed and rnimcnt In other sections OF
tho state find ready market for all products
Mt profitable price,
Congressman Chandler has earned the ep-
proval Of every man and woman IN thla dis
trct, because his fidelity 10 tho principles of
the republican party In national affairs has con-
trbutcd nightly to the present satisfactory
conditions In which both capital and labor find
themselves
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-10-18
A STENOGRAPHER'S ROMANCE
"sh-s-" Cora said again.
ny jane Phelps.

"Sh---s--" Cora said again.
II vas after IL O'Clock when the
show was over Then Cora had TO
stand on the sidewalk and let Nellie
watch the people come out; watch
the doorman cali the private cars;
watch the women with their lovely
wraps. their dainty slippers and
stockings as they entered the cars.
MY, Cora. / feel as II had been
in another world" Nellie said as
they walked away, tho last TO leave.
we have dear' A world OF
pleasure ana fashion"
"Do you suppose you and me will
ever have automobiles. and clothes
like those women had2"
mo. dear! But we may have
money enough to 20 often to a good
play IL We work hard 10 improve
ourselves We don't have to have
the kind OF seats we had tonight.
noticed they cost s2.75 apiece. but
We can have seats In the gallery.
After you get yourself some clothes
we must plan to go once In n while
all three OF us. Wasn't the music
wonderful?"
And the clothes, and the people,
and everythng?" Nellie added
enthusiastically.
Gladys was asleep. but without
compunctlon Nellie wakened her,
and sitting on the bed rehcarscd the
entire play for her benefit. throw
ing in her quaint and comioal re-
marks
I'm so glad you had n good
time" Gladys said, yawning. But
IL you don't let me go to sleep l
never shall get up in the morning.
Go to bed now, that's good girl.
You can tell me the rest tomorrow, ="
Obediently Nellie crept into her
narrow bed. but she scarcely slept
AZ all The play. panorama-like. re-
peated before her eyes as she lay
In tho darkness. The wonderful
chorus, the clothes, the setting of
the different acts. Then the people!
The womene she young girls with
their be9htiful gowns. The hand
some well n-groomed men, the cars.
il was n different world, one she
never could hope TO enter.
With a deep-drawn sigh, either OF
enjoyment or regret, she finally
slept And for the first time since
they had been together Cora had
breakfast ready when she wakened
at Gldays' call.
Tomorrow-Nellie Makes New Ac-
uuaintance.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-10-18
SENTENCE RANCHMAN
San Angelo. Texas, Man Must Serve
10 Years for Murder of Ranch.
man of Gaines County.

SAN ANGELO, Texas, oct. IT
Leslie G. Riordan, Sterling county
ranchman, must serve 10 years iu
the penitentlary for the murder OF
l.. Il. Moon. Gaines county stock
man according to the verdict OF n
jury in criminal court here which
heard the case.
The killing took place IN April,
1921, when the two men met in the
courthouse yard at Sterling. Tho
trouble is said 10 have arisen over
the failure Of Moon to pay 100000
for cattle in n 100000 deal between
the men and Riordau's subsequent
refusal to permit reshipment of the
cattle from Fort Worth TO ST. JOS
eph, Mo, according TO witnesses.
When the two men met at tho
courthouse at Sterling at the time
of Riordans damage suit against
Moon, the shooting followed. Rior-
dan claimed self-defense. His attor-
neys announced that a motion for n
new trial Will be filed.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-10-18

| was In the setting room reeding
Throo Peru with Perkins, being
pritty Exciting all about getting neer-
IS stabbed in gold mines and almost
bit by snakes and different things,
and my sister Gladdia came In all
ixcited saying, I cant 30 out without
my new bag, its got my powder and
everything in It, I never saw sutch
an easy house TO lose things In. Ben
NY did you see my new bag err
round enyware?
wy, wat does II look like2 sed.
o, like a bag, Its made OF beeds
Gladdis sed.
Wat color beeds? sed,
Blue and green and red. and o for
pity sake all colors. did you see 1t
or dident you? Gladis sed.
Has 1t got a design OF n elefunt
on it2 l sed.
No and | never saw one that had
It's Jest a perfeckly plane beeded
bag don't you know whether you
saw II or not without all this rigga-
marole? Gladds sed.
Wat kind Of a fringe has II got?
! sed
Fringe, wy no fringe, my good
miss, did you see eny bag at all OF
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-10-18
CHAPTER XIV.
Ar IlIIi BIAN.

The tickets gave the two girls
orchestra seats in the eighth row
center. They were carly, and as
the people flocked in. Nellie's re-
marks often convulscd Cora.
"Oh. dear, why didn't wear my
pale pink chiffon without any neck
or sleeves" she whispered rs a
large, notwithstanding blonde in
evening dress seated herself in front
of them. Then; Look at that
girl, Coral How does she keep her
skirt on There amt no waist. moth =
ing but them bead straps"
There's a little waist, dear.
Don't talk so loud" Cora cautioned.
Then men in their walters
clothes don't look as II they was
comfortable" she went on. "See
that tat man fuss with his collar"
The curtain went up. so Cora
mado no answer frownng at Nellie
to keep still. There was no need,
she sat on the extreme edge OF her
seat, her cheeks flushed, her eyes
shining. She never had been TO a
play. She had seen motion pictures
"a few times. but this was different.
This was beautifully staged play
where the people moved about with
such grace. And they talked to each
other, said things that made people
lauGh and wore such wonderful cos
tunes
At the end OF the first act, almost
before the curtain was down. Nellie
drew a long breath and In a whisper
that could he heard by those near
them she brcathed:
Gee! But that was great"
"Sh--si" Cort cautioned, her face
flaming as people turned and smiled
at the pretty girl with bobbed hair
and big shining eyes.
For n moment Nellie was quiet,
then:
Cora n must cost n lot to dress
all them people up like that! All
those lovely dresses and hats and
parasols."
They always have lovely things
In musical comedy" Cora answered
very low.
"Tn tell the world they do"
Cora WAS thankful when the cur
tain again went up, although she
flushed again when Nellie asked;
"What do the men all go out for?
A drink2'
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-10-18

4 doubtful day according to as
trOlogy While Mars rules in bcnetc
aspect Saturn Is strongly adverse.
The ruio is promising to all on.
gagged in big constructive work and
executives OF all sorts should boue-
fit from this days planetary gov.
eminent.
Surgeons and physicians have
sign read as indicating much WORK
In hospitals which Will receive iargs
unduwmCnts.
Military men will benefit ercaty
in the next few months which vU
bring promotions to officers in the
United states army
Many deaths from accidents aIs
forecast and street casualties VIII ..
crease TO such an extent that nation.
nj notice Of our modern method u'
executing pedestrians as well a..
drivers cs automobiles will enter .s
new traffic measures.
Religious agitation OF various
sorts will mark the coming winter.
is prophcHed Again disscnsious J..
various churches appear to be
threatening.
saturn again seems to menace la-
dustrlal conditions and TO fomcut
new disscuelons.
As the year wanes the passing of
many old traditions and customs
will be apparent In this changed
world.
Marriage scandals will be so num-
erous that they Will reach an alarm
ing peak when notables Of national
prominence are involved.
Mars In Capricorn I'm square 90
Saturn presases continued trouble
In India where more serious cond'.
tions viii develop.
A London astrologer prophesiei
that owing 20 the aspects OF the star
IN October. grave seditlons would
disturb Francs and Italy and their
relations to the other powers.
The winter Is to bring sensational
events that prove how far away the
world Is from the millennium.
Persons whose blrthdate Il IN are
to have an active and prosperous
year, which will be especially lucky
for all who draw salaries.
Children born on this day are
likely to be energetic and skilful
Many born under this sign have
marked psychic gifts.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-10-18
MISSES OR UTNINS.

The decision OF Judge Cole IN the 1itn"y cas-"
"a few days ago rcopcns an Issue that II was
foudiy hoped had been permanently settled
once again Tulsa Is face to face with the urban
transportation question, Ie this city to be served
by Ntncys or bussos?
tit ls assumed of course, that the decision OF
judge Cole follows the law made and provided
rhcre is no disposition 20 question that But
the fact remains that Tulsa cannot permit the
utncy system OF transportation II It is to retain
ts pride and It's appearance.
Tho world has no time for entertaining mere
technical questions no deposition to take od-
vantage Of small circumstance in order 20
confuse the administration. II has been fire.
qucntly charged that Mayor Nowblock prom-
.sed the J,tncy men protection In case they
would support him iu the spring election. That
n,ny or mry not be true. But the fact remains
thai the mayor acted IN thc best interests OF the
city and with unexpected but highly becoming
flrmness when he undertook 20 rid the city Of
the uu-.Enuy and uupo-l,tble ltuoys while In
st1ury supplying superior system OF urban
trsnelar.arou Con ho,, s,c. ions OF the city
pecvlously served by the i,lucys.
IT ls true that very Jew days service by
tho modern buagcs installed ovcrcame prac-
tlcally all of tho opposition 10 tho mayors
father precipita.o and vigorous action We
doubt II there is a resident ~ tho sections pre-
yluusly served by The j.tueys who would petit
ZION for a return OF th5t mode OF trausporta-
don: ana We are quite sure th1t the citizenship
at large has long since como 20 approve the
mayors action
Therefore It can he sincerely hoped that tho
decision OF judge Cole win under no circum-
stances operate to restore the deplorahle trans
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-10-18

An agency has been established In
the office of the adjutant general
of the army in Washington, as a
clearing house OF Information to
enable the hundreds OF officers, who
are 10 be dropped from service, to
find positions and to make business
connections. Employment agencies.
large corporations and commercial
and industrial establishments win
he canvassed. or tho officers to be
separated from the service, many
are highly qualified professional
men--lawyers. surgeons, chaplains,
engineers, dentists and veterinar-
fans