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The mirror., 1923-01-11
LUCK VS.. PLUCK
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very much in earnest, T wish you would
allow me to demonstrate what an i'm
rrovement I can make upon the walls of
some one of your rooms, where the paper
may be soiled or smoked; in the kitchen
perhaps. 1t will cost you nothing"
"Well l declare" exclaimed the young
lady, was telling my husband only the
other day that our dining room needed
repapering Won't you come in?"
"That's fine. I'll fix it up like new,"
Fill assured her.
The dining room walls were well soiled
with CRIME and smoke from last winters
use of soft coal. The package of old
sheeting was undone and spread about
the baseboards and Bill mounted a table,
spread with a rug and covered with
sheet. A half dozen downward strokes
with the doughlike substance, and Jack
said proudly: "That's the ticket Bill"
and he also went to work with will
while the housewife, looking on in amaze
ment, eagerly watched the transformation.
A half hour later, with the room now
resplendent in apparently new paper, the
lady produced her purse and gratefully in
quired what their bill might be, "No
charges at all, Madam" replied Harvey,
The mirror., 1923-01-11
NOTICE TO INMATES

Each inmate is accorded the privilege Of one
subscription to THE MIRROR, to be sent home
or to a 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 hano same to your officer. II
you wish to enter additional subscriptions, they
will be charged for at the rate Of so cents a
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
1T the foot Of your bed the morning fol.
lowing the day on which it is delivered to
your CELL
The mirror., 1923-01-11
FROM IRON ORE TO AUTOMOBILE
IN ONE PLANT

From the iron in iron ore to the auto
mobile direct may seem a dream of i'm
possible accomplishment and startling too,
hut there are reasonable prospects of its
fulflment. One of the largest motor COM
panies is back of such a scheme. The
facts are as follows:
Within the last two or three years the
company built two large blast furnaces in
The mirror., 1923-01-11

NOTICE-Inmates submitting contributions
to THE MIRROR for public alton must sign their
name and register number. Original articles
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., 1923-01-11
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 on regula
tion size paper will not be permitted to go.
J. j. SULLIVAN,
Warden
The mirror., 1923-01-11

Remember-that the easiest person in
the world to deceive is yourself You can
make yourself believe almost anything
about yourself if you try to-Sheldom.
The mirror., 1923-01-11
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., 1923-01-11

"The average man lives to perpetuate
habits that know no curbing."
The mirror., 1923-01-11

Look within. There is the fountains of
good, yelling perpetually if you always
dig-MarCns Aurelius.
The mirror., 1923-01-11

THE MIRROR is weekly paper published in
the Minnesota State Prison. 1t founded
in 1897 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 pcnological information and to
aid in dispelling that prejudice which has ever
been the bar sinister to fallen mans self
redemption.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
CEREMONIAL \NAS
 DECIDED SUCCESS
Novel And Original Stunts Feature SesSion-PaSt Po-
 tentateS Preside

The past potentates ceremonial ses- sion held by Zamora temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, was conceded to be the most enjoyable affair of its kind staged in some time Among the outstanding features was the smoothness of the work of the de- gree team and other bodies partici- and original stunts that were intro duced during the journey of the can didates across the hot sands, and the monalogue of Ernest Matthews and other "potes' past and present.
 Keeping the promise to spring something new, pr. Hrabe, director of the band, presented wonderful selection entitled Blacksmith anc Forest" in which the anvil chorus with electric devices used with great effect. Noble Speigleberger was much in evidence and pulled off some clever stunts.
 Past Potentate George Obear and the other veteran "potes' proved cap able. officers and added much to the occasion by their presence. Noble D. H. Lesher and his committee, assisted by the ladies of the Eastern Star chapter of Birmingham provided 3 bounteous banquet which was well served and toothsome.
 The class of candidates numbering nearly 100 got all that was coming to them with some extra trimmings and every one in attendance, includ- ing the candidates, had a good time
 The annual business meeting and election of officers will be held 1r December, and tentative plans for the affair have been made. They include a parade, banquet and ceremonial the details to be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
I923 At 7he Masonic AUdtO7iuK
MUSIC 4 FEATURE7 SPECIAL TRAIN FUR .OF RITE REUNION PILGRIM KNIGHTS
Gadsden Palace To Have CeremoniaI-Birmingham
 Knights To Attend

About 25o members of Fesbam palace. Pilgrim Knights of Oriental Splendor, the fun branch of Odd Eel lowship, will leave Birmingham No- vember 15 tn a special train for Gadsden, where a big ceremonial ses- sion, banquet and parade will be held by Fashoda palace, Pilgrim Knights. It is understood that there will be about 100 candidates and that all the plans for the big event have been completed.
 This action was decided on at g. business meeting of Fesbam palace held last Wednesday night, when the invitation to attend the Gadsden cerem onial was announced. The meeting was well attended, with James G. Davis, orienta1 knight, in the chair.
 The train will leave Birmingham at o'clock on the morning of N vember Is, and will return about 10:30 o'clock that night There will be a greatly reduced rate and in or- der that all who wish to go may be provided for in the way of suffi- cient coaches, those who intend to make the trip are requested to notify the secretary of the palace a once.
 It is understood that the Gadsden knights have arranged quite an eX- tensive program for the entertain ment of the visitors and from inside information a grand time is in store for all who attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
High Executives Of Scottish Rite Mason To Attend SeS-
 sion Here

The Scottish Rite of Free Masonry will be signally honored at the re- union to be held November 13, 14, Is and Is, by the presence of John II Cowles, sovereign grand commander of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, for the entire southern juris- diction. In addition to the presence of Commander Cowles, Charles A Moffett, the deputy of the supreme council, who was just recently ele- vated to this important office and who is the highest Scottish Rite Ma son in Alabama, with full authority in all matters concerning Scottish Rite Masonry, as the representative of the supreme council. will be in at tendance. It naturally follows that all the degree teams will do theil utmost to confer the degrees in ar exemplary manner because of the presence of the executive Masons re- ferred to above, and no detail VII be left unattended to that will go to make this reunion one that will be most impressive upon those taking the degrees.
 It is a well-known fact that this particular branch of Masonry teaches the fundamental principles necessary to the making of good citizenship: In fact one could sum all the teachings up in the one word, and that IS patriotism" and to be patriotic, one must be a good citizen. It is great opportunity for all of those wishing to take these degrees to take advan- tage of the coming reunion.
 w. A. Curtis, as chairman Of the music committee, advises that Steve Allsop has given a good deal ot thought to this particular branch ol work, having communicated with the different bodies, and secured the mu- sic most suitable for each degree.
 Harold McDermott, chairman Of the reunion committee, announces tha' sufficient number of petitions are al ready in to indicate that this reunion will be one of the best and also states that it Is, indeed, pleasing to find the spirit of cooperation existing among the different brethren in forwarding the work of the many subcommittee that are doing everything possible to make the reunion a Masonic success. There is no doubt, he says, that when the petitions are all finally in on the last day. for Secretary Albert Reese perusal, it will develop that one ol the largest classes we have had IT some time will qualify for the de- grees. ,,
 Horace Ware, vice chairman; A. M Bruce, A. B. Tanner and w. J. Rush ton. Jr.. as heads of special commit tees in connection with the reunion have been ably supporting Chairman McDermott in planning for the re- union and report that all things point to a most successful conclusion oi the plans originated iE connection with this reunion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
MASONIC NOTES

The Shriners of East St. Louis. Ill. dedicated their new Shrine temple on october 26. A class of 1000 candi dates were initiated at the opening ceremony.
 Greenfield, Mass, Masons are build ing a new temple. Some of the oldest lodges in the state will meet there Republican lodge of Greenfield was esta blished in 1795, over 12S years ago.
 Elmer E.. Beach, grand master oi Masons of Illinois, recently laid the corner stone of the West Englewood Masonic temple. The temple will cost S2O0,0 and will be the Masonic center of the city.
 Illinois Masons are planning to con struct an addition to the Illinois Ma. sonic hospital to accommodate 15t beds. Funds exceeding $75,000 have been raised for this purpose.
 The Masonic fraternity laid the first corner stone in the District of Columbia. The stone marked the square at point near Alexandria Va, at that time within the confines of the District lines, and was laid April Is, 1791.
 The grand commandery of Knights Templar of Illinois at their sixty seventh annual conclave, appropriated $2.50O for the Illinois Masonic hos pital.
 Abraham w Beitler, grand master of Masons of Pennsylvania, laid the corner stone recently of the new Ma sonic temple of Lafayette lodge No 199, at Loclxhaven, Pa. The building when completed will cost s2o0,ooo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
AvONDALE LODGE IS NEARING ITS BIRTHDAY
Degree Team To Confer Second De- pree-Rebekah To Serve Oysters

An interesting meeting of Avondale e lodge, No 1OS, I. o. O. F., was held Thursday night with good attend ance. which included a number of Visitors from sister lodges. The first degree was conferred on candidate .bv the degree team under the direc- -tion of Ross J. Glaze, the capaDle team captain, in a most impressive manner and many compliments were .xtended the team for their excellent work.
 On next Thursday night in addition s0 the regular order of business the e4cond degree will be conferred and S$, members of the order are cordially invited to be present. Avondale lodge is nearing it's fortieth birthday ana if is planned to celebrate the oc- casion with a special meeting, for which an appropriate program will be arranged.
 On Thursday the Ayondale lodge of Rebekahs will serve oysters and other eatables in the store on the corner of Second avenue and Forty first street, from 10 o'clock a. m to x n. m., and everyone Is invited to natronize this enterprise, for in ad- dition to being served with satisfac- sorv meal. the entire proceeds VIII he given to the orphans home at Gull man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
COLONY FOR BLIND


 ST. LOUIS, Nov. 1o.-(By Asso- ciated Press s.)-Establishment of a colony as training center for blind former service men will be discussed at the second annual convention of the United States Blind Veterans of the World war. to be held here No vember 12-17.
 The purpose of the colony would be to help Americans. blinded in service. realize their ambitions, according to the local arrangements committee.
 Subjects to be taught would in clude poultry raising on commer- cial scale, landscaping. gardening, typewriting, basketry, woodworking, weaving, music and civics.
 It also Is proposed to establish a trust fund to be used as a revolving loan fund for those desiring to en- gage in business.
 Another subject tC' be considered is that of research work with a view to Tightening the burdens of the blind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
APPLES ALL SEASONS
Californian Boosts Of Remarkable
 Tree Now In Blossoms

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 10.-What gives promise of a new development in California horticulture, as ever bearing apple tree, looms up to in- terest growers of that state and country.
 Trees that give up their first crop of apples and prepare to dig in for the winter. get fooled apparently by the climate blossom and start a new crop. The warm late autuH- n days, with their showers are much like spring, and reports have been received from San Luis Obispo, Foo miles south of here; from Sacra- mento, 100 miles north, ar from Sa- linas. 100 miles south, of apple trees that have started new crops, after delivering once this year.
 The Salinas tree of E. Sgheiza Is the most unusual of the freaks re- ported for one e-half of 1t is bearing, while the other half has shed its leaves. as though winter had come. The half that is bearing a second crop for the season now, shed its leaves several weeks ago, then bud ded, blossomed and grew fruit once more, the present crop. The other half of the tree kept on maturing it's first crop, which has been harvested and now it is shedding its leaves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
LADIES' BRANCH IF
 GROTTO GROWING
KamramK CauIdron To Stage Ceremonial And Ban-
 quet In December

Kamram Cauldron, No. 25, Daugh- ters of Nokanna, the ladies' branch of the Grotto, held business meet ing Tuesday night and transacted much business. The attendance was large and much interest was taken in the proceedings. Mrs. J. P. Null lins. the presiding officer of the cauldron, whose official title is the mighty chosen one" and Mrs. W. R. Venable. who is director of work, were elected to represent the local lodge at the meeting of the supreme cauldron to be held at Moline, H., and will leave Sunday for that point.
 The Cauldron will hold a cere- monial session and banquet on De- cember 6 and several committees are at work making the arrangements for the event.
 Kamram Cauldron was organized on September 25 with 20 members and has now a membership of nearly POO. A large class of candidates are expected to take the degrees at the December ceremonial.
 The offiQers are Mrs. P. J. Mullin the might chosen one; Mrs. c. T. Seaton, Lola; Mrs. T. C. Moore, Yusuf; Mrs. W. L. Huggins, Ishla Miss Mae Williams. Nanourna; Mrs J. T, Kent, zulette; Mrs. H. P. Lesh- CT. Zulaika; Mrs. R. H. Alexander, Rodeval; Mrs. G. A. Armstrong, Ar rah; Mrs. w. B. Cloe, marshal; Mrs J. l.. Franklin, flag bearer; Mrs w. R. Venable, director of work.
 The Cauldron meets every Tuesday night at the Masonic temple
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
MOOSE CARNIVAL AT SMITHS PARK
Committee On Moose Home For Birmingham Reports
 Finance Plans

Birmingham lodge, Loyal Order of Moose. held an enthusiastic and well attended meeting Tuesday night and a number of important matters were acted upon. Six applications for membership were received and voted on and number of new members were added to the lodge by initia- ton and transfer from other lodges.
 A letter from Rodney Brandon, su- preme secretary, complimenting pr. H. A. Elkourie, dictator, and other officers of tho lodge for the splendid progress the lodge was making under their able leadership, was read and loudly applauded.
 The resignation of Ed J. Kennedy as secretary was accepted after the lodge had passed 8 resolution e1- pressing regrets and appreciation of his services B. c. Burckhart was unanimously elected to fill the re- mainder of the term as secretary.
 The report of the building com mittee on the proposed new Moose home for the Birmingham lodge, con- sisted chiefly of recommendation that the members of the lodge be given tho opportunity of buying first mortgage bonds secured by the pro- posed new home. was adopted, and the committee authorized to enter actively on the execution of the plans. The committee has several sites for the new home under con- sideration, and will make final selec- tion at an early date.
 Committee for the Thanksgiving ball was appointed. This dance promises to be one of the best held under the auspices of the Moose. The proceeds will be applied to the en- dowment fund for tho children at MooSeheart.
 George Carlisle, chairman of the carnival committee made report and stated thas everything was in readi- ness for the carnival which will show at Smiths park from November 12 to IT. The aggregation comes well recommended and provides clean en- tertainment, 1t is said
 Under the head of good of the or der appropriate talks were made by Messrs Newman, Burckhart, White and others, which were well received. A letter from N. Waldo Kennedy to the effect that he would visit the lodge in the near future was read and elicited much applause. The lodge is growing in membership and is taking a foremost place in the fra ternal circles of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11

 biennial giant pansies. Most grow CTS planted their seed in September have already transplanted their plants once and many will be ir bloom by Christmas. If the large Towering sorts are wanted it woulC be best to buy the plants.
 o. Why could we not grow canary seed in our section at profit? W N, Camden, Ala.
 A. Canary seed Is a product oi Argentina and Italy and the chief source of supply. It can be grown in this country, but it is doubtful fl 1t could be produced as cheap IS tht imported seed. You might try. See letter.
 Q. What size abelia grandiflora is best to put out, that is how high should they be? Mrs. F. C., R. r D. 3.
 A. The height don't make any diff ference because any size plant would have to be cut back to or 12 inches of the ground. The main factor is the age of the plant and size of root or crown Two-year old plants, cut back when set out will bloom the coming season.
 O.. Can you divide an old rose thus secure more than one blooming plant the coming season? Mrs. B. Roanoke, Ala.
 A. You certainly can. The plant should first be severely pruned, care fully taken up to conserve the root system, and after the entire clumI of roots is excavated. one or more divisions may be made and then reset.
 Q. The rats are in our walls and over the ceiling and are literally making life m i9era hle for Wha1 should we do? Mrs K, Ensley, Ala A. Starve them out by allowing nothing edible to lay around See that no water Is available and put out poison persistently, using a diff ferent bait every day. Rats can bt controlled in this way, but yor must not let up on the poison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
NEWSPAPER MEN FORM NEW MASONIC LODGE

cypNE,y. Australia, Nov. 10.-The Masonic newspapermen of this city have formed lodge of their own. of which the wor shipful master Is Hal Eyre. the well-known cartoonist of the sydney Daily Telegraph and for merly of the Brisbane Courier
 10. Knox managing editor Of the Evening News w. H. l.. Bailey. George Goddard and T. N. oCarroll, alI of the Evening News staff, are among the officers. The lodge bears the nau.e of Lodge Literature and avery local newspaper IS represented among it's members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
CLUBBING A HUSBAND
Daughters Of Rcbekah To Present
 Comedy Playiet

Victoria lodge No. S2, Daughters oe Rebekah, will present comedy play let Clubbing a Husband" at the City hall. Woodlawn, on the night of December 6. The comedy is full of humorous situations and of interest throughout. The proceeds from the play will go to the fund for sending the degree team of Victoria lodge to Jacksonville, Fla, where it will com pete with the degree teams of other cities for valuable prizes.
 Victoria's team is said to be the best drilled in this section of the country and it is expected that 1t will be successful in winning a prize in the competition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
ELKs PREPARE FOR ANNUAL OFFERING
Dance Season Is Open With Large Attendance At Last
 Weeks Affair

Ensley lodge, No. 7ss. Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, held an in teresting meeting on Monday, last. with a good attendance. Plans for the annual Christmas offering to the needy families of the Ensley district are under way. The lodge, however, does not confine its charitable ac- tivities to the holiday season, 1t was reported, but does many acts of char ity throughout the year.
 The second dance of the season under the auspices of the lodge was given on Friday night and was a de- lightful affair with a large crowd in attendance. The lodge room was tastefully decorated and the music was furnished tby Prof. Harry Nor gan's orchestra. These dances will be held every two weeks during the winter season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
MEL I |NG NIGHT IF DOKEyS CHANGED AIadden Temple Initiates Large Class At Cere-
 monial Session

Aladdin temple. Dramatic Order Knights of Khorrassan, held cere- monial session Monday night in the new headquarters for the "DCkeys, located on the ton floor of the Fox building Fourth avenue and Nine teenth street, and large class of candidates was initiated.
 Graham Perdue acted as royal vizier, and, assisted by Herbert Cobb. Ross Yarbrough. David J. Davis and others, made the initiation impress sive as well as interesting to both members of the temple and the can didates. short business session was held previous to the ceremonial, and resolution adopted changing the meeting night of the temple from Friday to Monday night.