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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-09

Judge Toulmin. of the United States
District Court. today confirmed the or
der Of Referee In Bankruptcy R. T.
Erwin in the bankruptcy OF c.. @.
Dickens and declared the said Dickens
. bankrupt
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-09

tt VS. NU077A4Aeetgs ~ ss~@->'
Mobile. July s.--tspecial Interest
4 III the regatta, which takes place on
B4t0rday from the Yacht Club, Is grow
ing daily. both in yachting and social
circles A large number OF the fash-
\ ionabie world lingering In town last
Tor the event and a number are COM
\ Ing from out of town and nearby re-
sorts. The Reception Committee ap-
Gen. J. W. whiting. General Chair
man: W. H. Armbrecht. l.. @. Adj
ans, j. C. Bush. Jr., e. J. Buck. ID.
r. Burgess, A. w brooks. r. L. Dun
lap. p. +. Brady. o. F. Cawthon. Jr..
G., A. Cunningham. Ray. w. Carroll.
l. J Davis, Paul panner w Il. Eng
land. s.. F. Forcheimer, Geo. Fearn.
Jr., e. d. Flynn, DR.. Rhett Goode.
J.K. Glennon. C. j. Gayfer. l.. HAM
mel G.. e Harrison, ]. J. Tennebidue.
NJ w. Harrison, W. NJ. Higley, H
NJ Hopper, DR.. II. T. Inge. winston
jones. r. X. Jackson. Geo. l.. Kilmer.
g. M. Luce. Jas McPhlllippe, Jr., F..
Il. Overall Gayle Owen. r. w. og-
burn. A. S. Lyons. s. S. Rubira, Shell
John. r.. A. Sadler. G. B. Thames, w.
r. Tebbetts, j. S. Taylor. II. p. vass.
G.. y. wflloushby, St. John Wilson,
8. X. Taylor, Henry Tacon.
shskespeare Clubs Prospectus for
10O0-101O.
The coming year promises to be one
OF most interesting study for the
Shakespeare Club. The plays chosen
are Two Gentleman Of Verona Much
Ado About Nothing. King Lear. Henry
( WI. and Merry Wives Of Windsor.
The Prospectus Committee was com
posed of Mrs. j. G. Mann. Mrs. c. j.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-09

Mr.. NJ Solomon OF Montgomery. Is
visiting. his son, Mr.. b. NJ, Solomon
who had been quite Ill for a week or
more, but who Is now greatly improcy-
Ell. -.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-09
MONROE MOsELEY DEAD.


Townsville.
Townsville. July 8.-(SpeciaL)---
Monroe Moseley. q highly esteemed
young man of this place. died last
night at the home of his father. l.. L.
Moseley.
Mr.. Moseley was q young man of
sterling qualities and much beloved by
all In the community. He was a men,
Der Of the Methodist church and the
knights of Pythias lodge.
The remains will be Inferred al
Choctaw Corner Cemetery with
Knights of Pythias ceremonies.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-09

Mrs. L0cius J. Reeves IL entertaining
Miss Minnie North, a charming young
lady of DeFuniaks
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-09
water.nelon Cutting.


Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Hooper. Miss
Elsie Hooper, Mrs. Thomas Mangum
and daughter, Carolyn, left today for
Mt. Airy. Ca. where they will spend
the remainder of the heated term.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-09

Miss Annie Ainesworth. the charm
Ing daughter OF Captain George w.
Cali, where she will visit friends for
several weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-09
FITZPATRICK'S CAFE
LUNCHEON TODAY s5c

LUNCHEON TODAY 35c.
11s3D to 2tS0.
Menu.
Vegetable Soup Potage a Ia Victoria
Boiled Red Snapper Aux Court Boulion
Pommes au chatural
Braised or joints a la Auglaise
Spaghetti q la Milanaise
French Pan Cakes, au Brandy.
Roast Sirloin OF Beef au jus
Roast Spring Lamb la Cumberland
Potato Salad. Mayonaise dressing
Mashed Potatoes.
String Beans.
Buttered New Beets.
Coffee Tea Milk.
Peach Sherbert.
ADV
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-09

Misses Eioise and Ernestine Smith
returned home yesterday from Living
ston, Ala, where they attended the
summer school.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-09

Miss Virginia Smith and Mr.. Larne
McCown leace tomorrow for Lexing-
ton. Va, to spend some time with rel
atives.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-09

Rev. and Mrs. A. A. Ross are to leave
within a few days for Brewton, where
Mr.. Ross will have charge Of the Uni
versalist Church there.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-09

Mr.. w. G. vAreen, a prominent and
wealthy business man Of Moultrie, Ga.
lie in the city. the guest of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. ]. H. Smithwick.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-09

VIII Tour the West,

There will leave Selma on Saturday
morning a Jolly party Of young men
who will make an extended tour
through the West and British Column
bia. The Selmians will be Joined Ia
Birmingham by residents Of the Magic
City and expect to be away from home
about six weeks. The Selmians in the
party will be Mrs. Fred Vaughan. Miss
Blanche Barnes. Misses Matte. Mabel
and Indt Jones and the itinerary Of
their trip will include Denvei. Colo
RADIO Springs, Cripple Creek. Salt Lake
City. Yellow Stone Park, Los Angeles.
San Francisco. Portland. Seattle, Vic
toria ana vanvouva. British Columbia,
The return trip will be made through
the Canadian Rockies and thence back
to Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-09

The pavilion overlooking the rear
lawn was prettily decorated with ferns
and MOWERS ana here delicious Ice
cream and cakes were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erhart entertain IDEAL
ly and their party of last evening was
indeed . success in every detail.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-09
PENSACOLA SOCIETY

[ Mrs. M. D. Merritt was the charm
ing hostess this afternoon Of the
Thursday afternoon euchre club, ana
the members gathered in large num-
bers at her pretty home on West
Romano Street. Delicious refresh
ments were served.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-09
Complimentary to MIR. Converse

Cherokee MOUND Mr.. and Mrs Otto
Erharts handsome and beautiful home
on the Highlands. was the scene this
evening of large and brilliant xatb-
ering when they threw open its doors
in gracious hospitality to about a hun
dred guests. the occasion being a
porch party complimentary to Mr..
Brandley Converse, who Is at home
from New York for the summer
months. The spacious parIors sur
rounding the h me and the large ter
raced lawn were Illuminated BY nu-
merous rows OF Japanese lanterns in
artistic and intricate arrangement
while qualities OF palms and flower
Ing potted plants added their attrac
uons. Scattered here and there over
the lawn were many rustic settees ana
chairs which added to the comfort of
the guests.
From an artistically appointed table
delicious fruit punch was served the
guests on their arrival Presiding over
the bowl were Misses Viola Erhart and
Elise Jones.
After an informal reception dancing
was INDUCED in. when catchy music
was furnished by a string band. Lead
ing the march was Mr.. Brandyey Con-
verse with Miss Flora Mel, of Gallon.
Ala, as his beautiful partner and thew
were followed by Miss julie Randolph
with Mr.. Albert Gowan Miss Gertrude
Jones with Mr.. John Land, Miss Belle
Atkins with Mr.. Chandler Lapsley,
MISS Laura Jones with Mr.. Allie
Fowlkes. Miss Belzara Parish with
Mr.. Ed Hobbs, Miss Mae Gordon Lath-
am with Mr.. Frank Cawthon, Miss
Anna Anderson with Mr.. Sam Hobbs,
Miss Felkner with Mr.. N. G.. Priyett
Miss Adele Davidson with Mr.. Albert
McCown, Miss Evelyn Craig with Mr..
Ewing Miss Madeline Fowlkes with
Mr.. Cecil Voltz, Miss Benie Johnson
with Mr.. Clarence Boggs. Miss Kate
smith with Mr.. Tom Craig. Miss Lucy
Agee with Mr.. David Lockhart, Miss
Mable Jones with Mr.. Ralph Nichol.
son. Miss Gladys Cauble with Mr.. Law
Lamar, Miss Anna Mary DuBose with
Mr.. D. NJ. Scott, Jr.. Miss Elise Jones
with Mr.. Robert Mangum. Miss Ann
Agee with Mr. Eugene Elebash. Miss
Miriam Peacock with Mr.. Miner Es-
kew, Miss Frances Blakeley with Mr..
Henry Smith. Miss Nevins with Mr..
Marx Cauble, Miss Kate Young with
Mr.. Claude Chisholm. Miss Alexina
Hooker with Mr.. Joe Baker. Miss
Belle wilkins with Mr.. Lucien Burns
Miss Nugent with Mr.. VIII Burns
Miss Lucille Rush with Mr.. Rob Noble
Miss Belle Kornegay with Mr. Frank
Barker. Miss Keehln with Mr.. Paul
Anderson. Miss Maude Smith with Mr..
Rob Jones, Miss Mary Parish with
Mr.. Larne McCown. Miss Rollins with
Mr.. Boyd. Miss Myra Monk with Mr.
Blankenship, Miss Katie, Voltz with
Mr.. Eugene Kimbrough, Miss Carrie
wilkins with Mr.. A. ]. Atkins. Miss
Marie Parks with Mr.. Led Helmer,
Miss Leila Lamar with Mr.. Will Phil
lips. Miss Ida Coe with Mr.. James
Mallory, Miss Lucy Roberts with Mr.
Rob Coleman, Messrs. Ryder, Hudson
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-09

ana IA wood. M. and Mrs. J. q. Con-
verse. Mr.. and Mrs. w. 7. Atkins,
Jr.. Mr.. and Mrs.. w. r.. Peacock. MT |.
and Mrs.. Minthornx Woolsey, MI. ana
Mrs. r. a. Gates Mr.. and Mrs. BOD
Coleman, Mr.. and Mrs. L. X. Mcvoy
and Mr.. and Mrs. Claughton Johnson.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-09

Jacksonville, Fla. July s.-Sailed
Steamer-Yoruba (Br.) Davies. Mon
treal.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-09

Little Miss Kate McGauley of Mont
goniery, who 10 visiting her cousin
little Miss Louise Roweli. was the In
Inspiration for a delightful lawn party
rendered BY her hostess, who is cele-
brating her 9th birthday today. The
hours were from half past to Z
o'clock and the twenty-five fortunate
young folks made merry by INDUCING
In various outdoor games.
Delicious fruit punch was served by
Misses Dorothy Rowel and Mamie
Lewis Kimbrough from an deliberately
appointed table, and pink and white
ice cream and cakes were also enjoyed.
Those present were: Misses McGau-
ley, Dorothy and Louise Roweil. Fran
ces and Corneffa Morrison, Henrietta
Harper, Elizabeth Willy, Irene and
fmogene Durham. Florence Brooks.
Lucy Cawthon. Emma Herndon Agee.
Ethel Baker. Dorothy Kayser, Myrta-
line Kirkpatrick. Annie Elizabeth Col
son and Mildred Kirkpatrick; Masters
Ray Sanold. Tisdale Bib. Marshal
johnson, Harry Nevins of Birmingham,
James Mcvay. Richard Carothers, Cald-
well DeBardelaben, Fritz and George
Bervig. Fleming Rowell, Henderson
Harvey and Willie Goison.
waterme1on Cutting.
charming affair Of last evening
was an mpromptu watermelon cutting
at the Abbott, Rifles arfnory, particle
pated In by congenial party Of about
q dozen.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-09

In the. office Of Probate Judge p. H.
Pitts this morning there was issued
license for the marriage Of Miss Ella
c. Russell to Mr.. Richard Howard
Jones. Both are well known residents
OF this city and will receive the hear
ty congratulations OF their large circle
OF friends. The wedding ceremony will
be quiet home affair and will be wit.
messed by few OF the intimate friends
ana relatives OF the contracting mar
ties. The bride groom is a well known
farmer while the bride is O we'll known
resident of Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-09
MAY TEACH SCHOOL
MORE WHITE THAN NEGRO APrLI-
CANTS.
New County Bridge To BE Aceepted---
Selmians VIII Tour West--Mx.
jones and Miss Rus
sell wed. @

Selma, July s.--(special.) -superin-
tendent Of Education d. NJ Galloway,
OF Dallas County, has completed his
examination OF teachers In the exam
nations which were held here on July
5. 6 and z. The papers In these ex-
aminations viii be forwarded by Prof.
Galloway to the state board rs soon
as possible.
For the first time in the history Of
Dallas County since the school exam
nations which have just closed than
there were negroes. In all there were
fifty -nine applicants examined and a
number of those examined were from
adjoining counties.
OF the thirty-fivs white applicants
who stood the examination one stood
for a life certificate, ten for first grade
certificates, thirteen for second grade
certificates and eleven for third grade
certificates. or the twenty-four negro
applicants, two stood for hrst grade
certificates, ten for second grade GER
tihcates and twelve for third grade
certificates. The showing made by each
applicant was most creditable In the
examination ..
VIII Accept New Bridge.
County Commissioners Julien Smith
and j. A. Minter will tomorrow for
mally accept for Dallas County the
new iron bridge which has recently
been erected across the Cahaba river
at Fortunes Ferry. This bridge IL on
the road from Selma to Marion juno
ton and has iust been completed by
the bridge concern to which was
awarded the contract. Messrs. Smith
and Minter will tomorrow morning 60
TO Fortunes Ferry to accept It for tha
county.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-12
The Fake Robbery Again.

II was a fishy looking story. The 10
cal agent Of New York corporation
out in a Wisconsin town. handling its
funds daily. reported robbery. Two
men had come into the Office late al
night. when he was at work on the
books. and at the points Of pistols h.
had yielded up 5000 of the company
funds. Two days later the confidential
travelling agent Of the corporation
dropped into the town and talked II
over with the local man in a quiet
way. In Eve minutes" he told Tip
Il knew there had never been any
robbery. How did ! know Instinct
The story he told was too sweet
There wasn't a flaw in IL. II was like
a framed-up aiibi. You know the best
alIbi. until you can knock IL out. is the
one that il invented for the occasion
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-12
erea, Soldiers Quick Thought.

Once during the Iron Dukes cam
paign In the Pyrenees. It happened
that Gen. Picton's dispositions for re
ceiving the assault of Marshal Souli
displeased him. The danger threat.
ened from In front, and the difficulty
lay in delaying the attack until Wei
lington could effect the change he
wished. He was. as usual. equal to
the occasion. Waving his hat in tLe
air, he galloped TO the front of a regi
ment as II he meant to order a charge
The whole of Picton's line cheered tire
mendously, and as the roar died away
Wellington was heard TO remark. hall
to himself: "Soult is a cautious com
mander, and will not attack In force
without ascertaining the meaning OF
these cheers. That will leave time
for the Sixth division TO come up, and
we shall beat him" This was exactly
what happened, and Soult sustained a
bloody repulse where he might have
won an easy victory.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-12
Bestowed Kiss Of Homaae.

There is no other living doctor who
has had so many honors showered up-
on him as has Lord Lister, the. dsscov.
erer of antiseptic surgery, who cele.
: brated his send birthday the other
day OF all the tributes TO his
genius. however. probably the most
touching was that paid to him by Pas
teur, the famous French scientist At
a meeting Of savants in Paris many
years ago, Lord Lister was present,
and his brilliant achievements were
explained to the audience by Pasteur.
As he progressed in bis speech. he be
came more and more emotional. and
at last he was so carried away by his
own eloquence that the tears stood
in his eyes. Finally. he stepped down
from the platform. took Lord Lister.
who was In the front row Of the audi
ence. BY both hands. led him back on
20 the platform. and kissed him on
both cheeks-after the manner Of the
Frerch-in full view Of the assembly.
Few could have looked on unmoved at
the great Frenchmsn's act Of homage
to the distinguished English surgeon
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-12
OBJECTED TO THE WHISPERS,
Grave and Dignlfied Kansas Senator
Explained the Reason for
His Antlpathy.

The dignIfied Kansas state senate
INDUCED In little hilarity the other
afternoon. Everything was going
along plac!dly, all brows were serious
and complete peace reigned. when
Senator Brady OF Douglas arose and
introduced a resolution.
THE clerk will read" said the
chairman. The clerk read:
Whereas, Senator Overfeld has
objected to the color Of the whiskers
OF the man who stands at the door
of the entrance of the senate; there.
fore. be 1t
Resolved. That the afore designated
employee be instructed to change the
color of his beard so as to satisfy the
taste of the senator from Montgom-
cry.
"(Signed) Emerson Carey. Fred
Robertson. J. A. MillIgar. s. NJ. Brew
ster, W. w. Glenn. J. l.. Brady. G. l.
Chapman, John T. Denton. G. H.
Hodges. Fred II. Quincy, Charles s
Huffman, f. L. Anderson"
There were yelps of laughter. and
the senate went on as II nothing had
happened.
When Overfeld was retting up the
cigars after the adjournment he ex-
planned the cause OF the excitement
why, that doorseeper out there has
a long set Of whiskers. and every
time | pass by him to come into the
house those whiskers strike me in the
face / don't like their color. and hap
pened to mention 1t to Senator Carey
That was all."-Kansas City Times.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-12
"L'ave Me LooseIs Exclaimed Police
man Flynn.

station. If I've violated the law. you
have no right to compromise the mat
ter with me. It's your duty to lock
me up"
Come along with We. them" ex
claimed Policeman Flynn I'll lock
We up fast enough. an av' We don't
come willing I'll call the wagon"
Nevertheless. he wasn't exactly sat
isfied. The prisoner was too willing
and IT Is extremely disconcerting to
have charge of a man who wants to
be arrested. Still, Policeman Flynn
made a great show of representing the
majesty of the law while they trav-
ersed a block. Then he stopped.
"C'wan, now" he said I'll not be
bothered with ye any more. G'wan
home"
Il won't" said the man. I'm your
prisoner. and II you connive AZ the
escape Of a man you've placed under
arrest. I'll prefer charges against you
I'm going with you"
"Yeu be sorry for f." suggested
Policeman Flynn Yell find no
featherbeds at the station. an there's
rats in the cells"
I'm taking my chances" answered
the man Come on"
Il won't" said Policeman IN his
turn, for Il was beginning to dawn
upon him that he might have some diff
fculty IN making a case against his
prisoner. His threat of arrest bad
been only a blur anyway, and the
blur had been called
oh. come on urged the man.
Come on 70 The station What's the
use Of standing here IN the street7-
oh. gvan about yer business ex
claimed Policeman Flynn Get OF
me beat an don't bother me no more
I'm tired
The prisoner caught the policeman
BIZ the arm and pulled him along
Hang Il zIi,- he cried. why don't
ysu 90 your duty7
Lave me loose,- exclaimed Pc.
uoernan Flynn. Dye think yer the
whole police foorce? III not arrest
amy man on compoolsion.-
But you've already arrested me-
urged the man
Then let ye go
put 7 refuse 20 be liberated Come
On can't YOU And he almost
DRAGGED the reluctant oncer along the
street
-I-sve 90 my ARM cried Police
msn Flynn. -Cs III bat ye over the
head. IN not have amy maa maxim
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-12
NOT AN ECONOMICAL CUSTOM.
Why Mr.. zwcxxieton No Longer Seeks
20 Recover Stamps Pasted
But Unused.

ANY waste of material or destruc-
ton of property is repugnant 10 my
feelings" said Mr.. Zwozzleton, but |
find by experience that there are
times when We may make more by
throwing something of value away
than we would make by keeping II
and bringing II into use. You take for
instance postage stamps stuck on let
tiers that you don't mail. used al
ways laboriously 10 soak OF such
stamps, taking much time for the
operation. and then use such stamps
again, but now I find that can make
money throwing these stamps away.
Working eight hours ! am able 10
earn about Ave dollars day. or
shade over a cent minute. For pur
poses Of figuring We will call II an
even cent Now:
ITO soak off from the envelope the
uncanceiled stamp Of a letter not sent
used TO take me about Eve minutes;
and then such stamp had to be spe-
cially smeared with mucilage before
II could be stuck again. | figured that
to bring such n stamp into use cost
me altogether about six minutes time.
BY this expenditure of time and labor
did recover stamp of the value of
two cents; and yet. as in that time !
could have earned six cents, on the
whole operation ! sustained an actual
loss of four cents.
so now when have a stamp on a
letter that finally I don't send | just
throw that good. unused stamp In the
wastebasket and keep on with my
work
1T never pays to spend more on re
pairs than a new thing would cost"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-12
COMPOSED OF MANY ISLANDS
Monroe County In Florida Is Probably
the Most Unique In. the
Whole Country.

Monroe county is the most unique
county In the state. II not in tbs
United States. The larger portion OF
the county is made up of group oil
islands or. as they are called. keys
both on the east and west coasts. The
only part of Monroe county on the
mainland is the Cape Sable country
the extreme south end OF the United
States on the mainland.
The larger portion Of this land Is
what Ia known as the Everglades. and
but limited number of acres are now
under cultivation. What effect the
proposed drainage of the Everglades
will have In Monroe county is not
known. but II is doubtful II any large
areas will be drained because OF the
fairness of the country and being Sc
near sea level. In the vicinity of Cape
Sable there are large bodies OF rict
alluvial land and a considerable guam
tity has been under cultivation fol
several years past.
All kinds of tropical and semi-tropi
cal fruit trees grow luxuriantly on the
keys and bear full crops of fruit eael
year. Every key is surrounded with
water and the great portion of then
have clean white sand beaches Will
bluffs varying in height above higl
water mark. All of these building
sites are in full view of either the
ocean. gulf or bays.-Jacksonvills
Times Union.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-12
EIoriez.. 7oEoot Bamboo.

Possibly the tallest bamboo IN
America grows In Arcadia. F7s.- and is
about 20 feet high. The cfump has q
spread Of 80 feet and the diameter
at the ground Is u feet The speci
men Is only eight yearS old.
This Is common bamboo Of India,
probably brought 70 south Florida
from the West Indies. In Jamaica
q has become naturaiizsd and Is POD
ulsrity supposed to Be indigenous.
This bamboo makes an astounding
growth during our rainy season. the
canes often attaining their full height
IN six weeks. after which they bcEin
10 nut on leaves. The canes are from
four 20 Eve inches IN diameter a
their base.
unfortunately tais species cannot
stand low temperatures and the spo.
ciner IN Arcadia hes Frequently
been damaged b. oold--GardeE Mag
azlne.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-09-12
A WOuM-Be
Prisoner
By EiJioff Flower

Copyright. by J. B. Lippincott Cob
Policeman Barney Flynn felt that
the time had come for him to assert
himself. He had told the man to
move on, and the man had retorted
by making various sarcastic and 9th
erwise Objectionable remarks. The
comparatively new man on the force
is always the one who prizes his digni-
ty very highly, and Policeman Flynn
resented the insinuations that the
that the man made.
Get a move on We. now. or III run
We IN" he said
well, run me in," retorted the man.
Don't stand there talking about 1t
but do IT,"
81 WILL" said Policeman Flynn.
We'll. why don't your" demanded
the man.
T WILL" said Policeman Flynn
again, and he took the man by the
shoulder. There's no man on the
beat can give me any back talk. VIII
We go quiet-like. or will l take the
club to yer"
"Oh, I'll go along all right" an
swered the man. Il was thinking of
dropping in on the sergeant anyway,
and we'll Just go together. haven't
seen him in most a year"
Policeman Flynn hesitated. Men
who want to see the sergeant are r
rarity, and there is always chance
that they have 'infoo'nce" some
where.
CAV yell g'wan about yer business
now I'll Fave ye co." suggested the Of
ficer of the law.
But | won't" said the man. I'm
under arrest and I'm going to the