Evening journal., 1909-02-02

tcgrity, of the Presbyterian faith, fine
farmer and a Christian OF whom no one
could say aught As we have about SUR
rounded Middletown. I viii relate two
little Incidents which occurred between mo
and men OF Middletown. When w. Scott
Way was publishing the Transcript he
was now and then digging away at his
delinquent subscribers by saying through
the columns of his paper. that he was out
of potatoes. no turnips for dinner or cab
hage to make a boil. till concluded some
body ought TO pay him on i'm his own coin.
l had most prolific and prosperous look
ing turnip patch aRa every time / passed
II was thinking OF Scott Way. tin
finally concluded TO write something for
his paper on the subject and see II he
would publish IT,
took IT down and showed il To him
and asked him If he could use IL. lie
glanced over 1t and looked up at me
saying: 'Well, 4 didn't know vo,,
We're a poet I said never mind tho
poet but Will you use IL? He said.
on yes, but I'm a little crowded this
week but viii next I watched ana
waited but II did not come tin rave
II up, and one day ] showed a copv OF
it to L. r. Cochran, saying: ~
undertook TO have some fun with vout
editor, but he has gone back on me
DO you think you can help mo work
him? To which he said. LET me
have that and II he doesn't publisl
that / VIII publish him, for he goes
for ms whenever he gets ready. And
he took It and tried his hand on him
but he couldn't get him to do IL. ana
returned me my copy as follows:
Mr.. Editor;
Dear sir. kind sir. neighbor. friend.
a communication ] wish to send.
And through or by it Just inquire.
If you have all that you desire.
Thou dearest Of all my friends and kin,
Have you laid your turnips in?
or has modcsty so restrained,
Ihat you have not this need obtained ,
have turnlps, and some to spare,
And you arc welcome 10 a share,
II you VIII only let me know
That / may the gift bostow.
Got them Of any sort or size.
For giving or for merchandise.
Give them TO you and tell you WHY.
Because am doubtful that you'd buy.
If turnips you want then Tn your
friend.
And on this you may well depend.
Goods delivered at your door
And when you want thom, plenty more.
Now, 7 would have # understood.
That I'm overnowing with gratitude.
And thanking the Giver must never
stop.
For such a bountiful turnip crop.
Think you that I would be so mean
Or have soul within so lean,
To eat these turnips, or let them waste
And never offer you a taste.
Why I'd as soon offend creditor,
AS slightly treat cur Bald Head
Editor:
Who'd send his paper to every nation
And turnips take for compensation.
Besides these turnips. have 'taters. too
Beans plenty, and some for you.
Pork for killing, hominy, corn.
Divide them with you sure's you
born.
Because I have approached you thus
Don't think I'm trying to raise a fuss
But trying to be an honest man.
And serve my country best / can.
I'd just suggest how We can do.
And leave the matter then with you,
To either take a few and try thom,
or say outright that you viii bu.
them.
I'll send the turnips. small and large
You send your paper free Of charge
I'll send Of turnips o liberal share.
You send tho paper and wen call
square.
But when I wanted to have simila
fun with Or. Hamilton, and wantei
to keep behind the door myself, MI
Way was the most willing helper
could find.
William Andrew Hul1ill.
Reupholsterina Furniture.
J. g. J. n. Harman Company. Al