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The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-09-06
The Prisoner Caught the Policeman

Get move on ye, now, or I'll r-run
ye in he said.
We'll, run me in" retorted the man,
Don't stand there talking about it,
but do it,
i Will, said Policeman Flynn, but
he intended it only as threat
We'll, why don't you?" was the
taunting response.
The man was one of the aggressively
troublesome fellows who think they
Know all about individual liberty.
1 Will, said Policeman Flynn again,
ana he took the man by tho shoulder
NlFer Will it be said that amy wan
on me beat can talk ba-acl1 to me-"
There spoke the new policeman who
makes work for himself; the older
ones are never so foolish.
VIII We go Quiet-like or will
ta-ake club to ye?" inquired the DO
Nceman, as he frightened his grip on
the mans coat
oh. I'll go along all right" an
S"ered the man. 81 was thinking of
cropping in on the sergeant anyway,
ana we'll just go together l haven't
seen him in almost a year"
Policeman Flynn hesitated. Men
VINO want to see the sergeant are a
rarity, and there is always n chance
mat they have some "infloo'nce" at
headquarters.
II yell g'wan about ye-er business
II rave We co. he suggested
Tut l WON'T asserted the man.
IN under arrest and I'm going to the
station. If I've violated the law, you
nave no right to compromise the mat
ter with me-it's your duty to lock me
up
This sounded to Policeman Flynn
like a bluff" and he fastened to
CALI it,
Come on, thin." he exclaimed. "I'll
put We behind tn ba-ars fast enough.
an If We don't come willin' III ca-an
IN blue wagon"
Nevertheless, he wasn't exactly sat-
iShed. The prisoner was too willing.
anu II Is extremely disconcerting to
nave charge of a man who wants to be
crested man in the strong grasp
vi the law ought to hold back and
1H"h%e MS tone. 1t began to dawn on
loilceman Flynn before they had gone
DOCK that perhaps the man was not
pulling after all. So he stopped
short and released him.
Gwan, now!" he said. iii not he
hothered with We any more. G'wan
hOme!"
I WON'T answered the man. ..I,m
your prisoner. and if you connive at
me escape of fellow you've placed
under arrest III prefer charges against
you. I'm going with you"
Yen be sorry n it, suggested Po-
1ceman Flynn. Yen find no feather
beds at tn station, an there do be
TRAITS in tn cells
I'm taking my chances" returned
the man. Come on"
l WON'T said Policeman Flynn in
ms turn What cha-arge w'u'd 1
make ag'in YEP
That's your business" said the
man.
If ye'd been ray-sistin' an officer
" tn la-aw," commented Policeman
lynn, t w'u'd be all fright"
Oh, well, if 1t Will help you any,"
SAID the man, TT resist. I'll punch
you IN the stomach and
II We do interrupted Policeman
lynn, menacinsly, III hit We a clip
VI N head with tn club"
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-09-06

The Kaiser is having new racing
yacht CONSTRUCTED which will be al
most. fiat-bottomed, and have a new
system Of baiApst.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-09-06
Wells Spoil the Eyesight.

At one time and another much has
been written of the injuries done to
the eyes by the use of wells. but one
has TO do no more than walk a block
or two along one of our fashiona bic
tl1orou=hfares TO see that all these
warnings have been disregarded. The
veil is much in evidence among the
well-dressed women of to-day. and
as a result among those who seek the
services of an eye specialist the larger
number are women.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-09-06
HE HAS TROUBLE IN LOSING A
PRISONER
Copyright, by the Century Cos

Copyright, by the Century Coz
Copyright, 1896. by Joseph B. Bowles3
It was when Policeman Barney
Flynn was a new man on eth foorce''
that he lost prisoner, and he frank
" admitted afterwards that he .niver
shu'd ha-ave found him in tn first
place." In other words, experience
taught him that the arrest was not
justified, but the new policeman in
variably is jealous of his authority and
his dignity. So, when he had told the
man TO move on and the man had re-
toTted by making various sarcastic and
otherwise Objectionable remarks, Po-
Iiceman Flynn deemed it necessary for
the honor and dignity of his official
position to assert himself.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-09-06

The waist line in this design gives a
neat and also a graceful effect.
Some of the newest matinees are
quite long; to the knee. However they
may be made in any length from six
inches below the waist line.
The most desirable materials to be
used for making these garments are,
pongee. rajah, China silk, lawns, dimf
ties and India linen. For the heavier
ones nuns yelling, albatross and
French flannel
They are easily fitted as it is only
necessary that they should set well
around the neck and armhole.
Use plain dressing sack pattern,
or a plain well fitting shirt-waight
pattern. If it is heightened at the bot
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-09-06

number are women
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-09-06
A PRETTY MATINEE
FOR A SUMMER DAY.
May Be Made Amy Length from Six
Inches Below the Waist
Line

Choose material for making your
new matinccs that is both durable
and dainty. The accompanying sketch
Will give you an idea of the becoming
arrangement of the lace trimming, and
you can introduce a touch of color by
means of pretty ribbon bows in front.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-09-06

mauVe feather. The center piece of
.he top OF the hat not seen from the
'front.' Or left, was formed of a series
vi Shirred tuilc puffs in the three
shaaes, one over the other in the
center.
VeiVet ribbons Of palost shades is
Wen iiked in millinery now, and the
large rose i'll high favor.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-09-06
of Personal Accommodation to
You, Will Leave YOU

thrary?" pleaded Policeman Flynn.
Cant We do a good tur-run FIR
ma-an?"
do you ask 1t as a favor?'
FIT sure. | ask We to gwan home
an Fave me alone"
''Oh, well, as a favor to you," re-
turned the man, possibly might con-
sent not to be arrested on this occas-
ion"
1T w'u'd be a great favor l don't
wa-ant we. l ha-ave no use FIR ye at
ALL"
Then" said the man. ''as matter
of personal accommodation to you 1
Will leave you
''Whin 1 wint c1 tn foorce.' NUT
tered Policeman Flynn, as he resumed
his beat, Il thought l might ha-aye
throuble keepin' pris ner. but l niver
knew t w'u'd be SO har-rd fr to lose
wan"
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1906-09-28
Have Good Health.

Abundant vitality is to be de.
sired. DR.. Kings Royal Germe.
tuer destroys disease producing
germs in the system, and by its
purifying and tonic properties
insures good health. Hence, fol-
rheumatism, Indigestion, Chills
and Fever, and all diseases Of the
blood, liver, kidneys and bladder,
it is the greatest discovery Of the
age. Druggists sell IL at II per
large bottle (10S doses). It is as
pleasant to take as lemonade, and
cures when all else fails.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1906-09-28
Reunion Of Forrest County.

x q /.
There will be a reunion in
Memphis, Tenn, on Oct. II, Of
the veterans who served under
Gen. N. B. Forrest. One Of the
principal features Of this reunion
will b 4 horseback parade Of all
who are able to ride. Anto-
mobiles and carriages will be pro
vided for those not able to go on
horseback. The old soldiers
from each state will be formed
into a state brigade, with the OK.
ception Of Tennessee, which will
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1906-09-28
POPLAR CORNER pIcK.Ups.

Boys, unless you have an extra
good team don't tackle the road
running from Brewers corner to
Poplar Corner, not even in dry
weather. The poor old farmers,
after paying road tax for years,
and still without roads and their
money too. What will we do?
Boys, Old Hughey left the cor
ner last Saturday morning at sun
up, went to his old place two
miles, hooked up his mules, and
ginned 1850 pounds Of Int cotton
-four heavy bales and got home
by dusk. How is that for an old
horse gin?
Cotton seed is selling at Walls
for eleven dollars per ton.
This neighborhood had nice
little season last Saturday night,
which was much needed to lay
tho dust aud a great help to fall
potatoes and turnips.
The Sunday school convention
to be held at Poplar Corner on
next Sunday will open at 10 a. m.
sharp. Dinner on ground.
The Poplar Corner pick-ups
missed the press last week from
some cause not Old Hughey's.
Mrs. Old Hughey, Mrs. W. H.
Williamson, and Others went to
the city one day last week shop
ping. They never got nome until
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1906-09-28
ITEMS FROM FAlRvlEW

Mrs. Tom Galtrell, of Nesbitt,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Il.
Bowe.
School opens in this neigbbor.
hood next.Monday with Miss Pearl
Graham as teacher,
We were sorry to learn Of the
death ,of Mrs. Joe McCorkle, OF
Whitehaven.
Mrs. Stephen Davis and. Mrs.
H. j. Lewis spent a few days this
week with Mrs. j. E. Cooney, OF
Memphis.
We are glad to learn that Mrs.
Walter Bowe is conyalescing.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1906-09-28

nine o'clock in the night. Don't
know what kept them. One thing
j do know-a bottle was found in
the crowd.
The patrons Of the Poplar Cor
ner school must not forget that
the school will open on the first
Monday in next monta unless
something larger than a shoe
string breaks.
Boys, one of the hardest things
a man ever did was to fool his
neighbor,
I am informed that Mr.. Tyler
Boone is very sick.
OLD HUGHEY.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1906-09-28
General Robert E. Lee.

was the greatest general the world
has ever known. Ballard's Snow
Liniment is the greatest liniment.
cures all pains. It is
within the reach Of all, T. H..
Pointer, Hampstead, Texas,
writes: "This is to certify that
Ballard's Snow Liniment has been
used in my household for years
and has been found to be an ex-
cellent liniment for Rheumatic
pains. | am never without il. :
Sold by E. D. Lauderdale, Her
nando, and ]. NJ. Solomon, Love,
Miss, and all druggists.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1906-09-28
Real Estate Transfers.

Jno. Sledge ct ux to Jno. Ma
lone One half interest in part Of
s. E. quarter offs. Il, {. 2, r. 9.
Mrs. Henrietta Oldenburg to
Chas. r. Robertson--St Storehouse
and lot in Hernando. Considera-
tion 500.
H. s. Dancy jr., ct ux to Geo.
Banks One sixth interest in
Emma Robertson. Est. Consid-
Grafton. $4,000.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1906-09-28

have an east and west Tennessee
brigade.
Badges will be given to those
not having them already and all
who served under Forrest at any
time are urged to attend.
The railroads will give special
rates on that date.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1906-09-28
NUMBER 80
DAYS DOTS
Refreshing showers.

Refreshing showers.
We hear that Mr.. Geo. Gwinn
has malarial fever.
Miss Fannie Logan, of Herman
do, is here this week.
Mrs. Thompson, a sister of Mrs,
M. G. Dickson, was carried to
Memphis for treatment this week.
"Show time" is here and the
parents Of this community are
very thoughtful of their chill
dren's pleasure in this respect.
We hear that Mr.. John Gartrell
received a message saying.that his
daughter Miss Eula, was quite
sick in Washington City. We
do not know how serious. Weare
sorry to hear this.
Rev. w. I'll. Buntin preached bis
farewell sermon last Sunday, he
having resigned his pastorate. He
urged the members to be helpful
to his successor by standing by
him and attending all services.
He said hs left the church with
the best Of feeling for everyone
in the community. His friends
unite in wishing for him many
years of usefulness and happiness.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1906-09-28
DEsoTO's WATER SUPPLY
Abundant Underground Sources
Eestern ard Central Part.

ECStCIH anu NSntIdi Pdft.
The United States Geological
Survey, which is part Of the
Department oa the Interior, has
Just issued an interesting sum-
mary Of Mississippi's uuder-
ground water resources. The
geological map Of the state, which
is given in the pamphlet, shows a
surface formation of wilcox clays
extending from the east to a few
miles west of the |. G. railroad,
or to the delta portion Of the
county. r narrow strip along
the river bank is Port Hudson
and recent aluvium; between this
and the wilcox clay formation q
strip Of loess loan,
In the recent aluvium deposits
near the river a large supply Of
nnWholesome surface water is
found. Water is scarcer in the
loess loan, which is a gray or
buff colored silt containing land
shells in places. In the central
and eastern part of the county
are large supplies of soft water,
sometimes mineral, and this is
also a deep water area.
Concerning the water supply
of the state in general the bnlletin
contains this interesting para
graph:
Tin the gulf costal plain, of
which Mississippi is a part, con-
ditions are favorable for reducing
to a minimum the death rate
caused by drinking impure and
unwholesome water. A study of
the geologic conditions of the
state shows that there is a great
thickness Of ncosalidated sands
interbedded with hNatertight clays
which dip slightly to the south
and west and from large UNDER
ground reservoirs for the accum-
ulation of water, The state has
a heavy annual rainfall, which
enters the upturned edges Of the
open textured sands, collects in
these wide reservoirs, and thus
becomes available as well water
when the overlying strata are.
drilled through. Good deep
well water can be obtained over
almost the entire state and there
are large areas in which under
favorable conditions flowing wells
are obtained The dip of the
strata is SO regular and the water
horizons are SO numerous that the
areas are small in which potable
water can not be found at COM
paratiyely shallow depths.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1906-09-28
FOR. Sale.

Sorghum mill outfit; well auger
outfit cheap for cash or trade.
Apply to/
j. M. r. ANDERSON,
Bright, Miss.
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25

their appeals to Mr. Carnegie through the ears
Of his secretaries. To many the usefulness, even
the necessity, of an intermediary is not apparent.
To them secretary is a barrier who defeats
their object With persistence and insiStcnce
that employed in another direction and possibly
unon a worther object would bring a goodly
measure Of success they refuse to be satisfied
with the sccretarys promise to lay the matter
before Mr. Carnegie To them the promise is
only a subtcrfu&e. They insist upon seeing Mr..
Carnegie. When told tlat they cannot do so
they take seats and declare that they viii wait.
When practically compelled to depart, they an
nounce in no uncertain tones that it is their in
tention to write to Mr.. Carnegie and inform him
Of the treatment which they have received, for
getful of the fact that by writing they simply
delivering themselves into the hands Of the Phil
istines, the secretaries in a form much more
easily disposed of than their persons.
One of the duties Of Mr.. Carnegies secretaries
is that Of returning gifts. The number which
this bestowcr of princely gifts receives is aston
ishing, and their character is astonish-
ing their number In the secretarys Office Is
a pile Of presents, They bear marks to ;ndi-
cate who sent them. Some day, perhaps those
who sent them viii write, asking if they have
been received. Then they will be returned with
Mr.. Carnegic's compliments. In the cellar is an
other pile also retained for the same reason. 1t
is borrowing trouble not to return the gifts. for
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25

it is probable that the gfver of pair of bedroom
slippers, a cane, or a shawl Will in due season
write letter calling attention to the gift. mar
rating how the giver has fallen upon evil days.
and could a little cash to advantage
Adopting the idea of the rejection slip. familiar
to the writer's of newspaper and magazine arti-
ces, Mr.. Carnegie has provided rejection slip
to be inclOsed with articles returned to the Civ
While this is not it's exact phraseology the
slip reads something like this: Mr.. Carnegie
appreciates the feeling which prompted the gift,
but he does not wish to deprive the giver of such
a valuable thing, and therefore returns it This
slip is returned with the soft knit bedroom slip
pers the shawIs. and the curiously carved walk
ing sticks which no one would use except in the
secret recesses of a forest where he might be
sure of being unseen
In some faraway town number OF women are
assembled in the parlors of their church They
are planning n fair to raise money for carpet
for the auditorium and piano for the Sunday
school room. I've thought of a scheme for ad-
ding some money to our fund.- said one of the
women she pushed her needle through the
fold OF piece of cloth from which she was max
ing a pin cushion cover. Mr.. Carnegie is a
great philanthropist who is trying to give away
his money, SO l think it would be just the thing
to send him something to buy for the benefit of
our fair. He would be glad to send US gen.
erous sum- sure, and he would never feel
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25
WOULD SEE MR.. CARNEGIE.
Many Persons Who DO Not Get Past
He Secretaries
His Secretaries.

Has secretaries.
Two young men in raincoats stood at the en-
trance to Andrew Carnege's big house in East
92d street. One Of them had just pushed the
button. In moment servant wearing a
waistcoat like Josephs coat of many coors
pushed open the heavy glass and metal barred
door.
Can Mr.. Carnegie?" asked of the
young men
What would you like to him about?" in
quired the servant, good naturedly
WED like to shake hands with him and say
How dye do
Il am afraid he would not you but you
see his secretary" replied the keeper of the
gate, with sign of astonshment annoy
the uniEtcntionaI imrertinence of the
request.
We've come all the way from San Fran
CISCO" pleaded the young man who had been
speaking. Wed like to him. if could"
81 am afraid that would be Impossible. About
two hundred persons call here every day wish
ing him for Just the same reason, but he
never sees Them. l could take you in to
his secretary. but that is the best l could do
The young men argued a little longer and
then turned away, when it became evident that
they would gain noting by discussing the point
with the good ;atured but unimpressfonable
servant
IHele is an unpleasant ''unearned increment
connected with philanthropy on the scale Mr..
Carnegie practises it When one learns of some
of the returns of benevoence one wonders that
philanthropists CO not in disgust throw up the
job of giving the world an extra shove toward
the millennium. Fortunately, a who IS
rich enough to he counted as n philanthropist
in these days of great beECfactions is able to
hire a secretary and Office force to stand be-
tween him and the muititudnous demands upon
his attention and his pocketlool
Within Mr. CaTnegies house there are a pass
age and a chamber which, because Of their use if
not their object, remind one Of those secret pas
sages which were built into scmc nedpval cas-
ties for the quiet removal Of unwecornc guests.
Mr.. Carnegie has many uninvited callers whom
it is necessary to shunt aside. When they ask
for Mr.. Carnegie a small barred door at the
side Of the vcstibUle is opened. 1t gives en-
trance to a narrow passage and flight of sew
eral steps The steps lead into a small low
chamber, containing chairs. a table furnished
with stationery and few rich ornaments. The
woodwork is dark and polished. At the corner,
diagonally opposite the short stairway. are two
doors. one opens into the main part of the
the secretary and his assistant. In this small
reception room many visitors are received
Here the secretary sees ciergymcn of all creeds
half dozen in the course of a day, sometimes
who seeking funds for the construction Of
churches fo- Sunday school libraries and for
missionary enterprises. College presidents bent
on securing endowmentS and new buildings, and
women desiring Mr. Carncgie's assistance in the
execution of projects varied and numerous as
the feminine mind can conceive. here present
New-York tribune., 1906-11-25

it I think I will ser
Mr.. Carnegie neyei
though IT was delive
returned the sanS'
carvings, pictures ar
back to other person
idea Of Mr.. Caruegie'
Among the duties O
is the painful task
of a book publisher
may seem, authors
TO Mr.. Carnegie for !
these manuscripts ar
dressed to the author
not see their way clt
liable work" on their
would be willing To I
the author, or If he
hundred COP les. Wi
a publisher that III,
they appeal TO Mr..
bringing it out Thr
secretaries TO duSh Z
ing authors by iuft
meaning of the notes
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-22

\Ck OF Pcnnington's barn,
which was tho royal castle
OF the Court OF Boyv'llo,
ran q hollow. In the hol-
low grew o gnarly box
elder tree. This trec was
the courticrs' hunt In 6
lodge. In the crotches OF
the rugged branches piggy
Pennington, Abe Carpen-
ter, Jimmy Sears, Il u d
Perkins and Mealy Jones
were wont to rest Of a
summer afternoon, plan
ming for he morrow's
c asc, rccountlng the
mornings adventures In
the royal tourney OF the
marble in g. mcditntlng
upon the evil approach OF
the fall school term, and
following such scdentary
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-04-22
Son, You're Daisy They Generally Drop the First Kick

gray the IS funny clowns-count them S." the Japanese
juggera and tumblers the bespangcd women on tho
rings, the dancing ponies the performing dogs The
his Joy when zazell tho queen OF tho
air. to the trapeze Bud had
decided days before the circus that this feature would
please him most. Zazell's performance was somewhat
tame, Immediately crca fter really startling thing
happened IA clown who holding the trick mule
called to the boys near Bud, who nudged him Into the
clowns attention The clown pantommed to Bud draw
ing from the wide pantaloons dollar He held It up
the boy all tho spectators to Alternately nc
pointed 1t to the trick mule and to the COIN coaxtng and
questioning by signs. as he did So II took perhaps q
minute for Buds embarrassment to wear on Ihen Two
motives mpelled him to act lie didn't propose to let
the North-enders his embarrassment, ana ne saw
that might the dollar for Miss Morgans mission
airy box, thus mgn ting tho disgrace he had brought
upon her in church inspiration literally flashed
over Bud before he knew 1t he was standing IN tho
ring, with his head cooked one side to Indicate MS
utter indifference everything In tho world 81 course,
it was a stupendous protensc For under his pretty
shirt. which Miss Morgan had forced on nm
In hurry OF departure his heart was beating llke
little windmill gale. AS Bud bestrode tho donkey tio
cheers throng but above tho tunlu no couo
hear the North End jcering him. lie could hear me
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q IL sH M sf ss sse IA S
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raiirond map. With torn shirt that EXPOSED uldfy