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The Brinkley argus., 1915-12-10

J. w. Hale is back from a two weeks stay in a Little Rock In firmary, much improved ir health.
 Miss Myrtle Craig, of Argenta, was visitor here yesterday while en route to Helena to visit her sister. Mrs. o. G. Bratcher
 Rev. J. H. Coleman and wife will return home this week after a pleasant months vacation ir Texas and California.
 Mrs. F. J. Weimeller, of Stigler, Okla, is in the city wis iting her parents, our clever townspeople, MT. and Mrs. w. D. Pugh, of the south side.
 Mrs. Jack Barrier and baby returned to their home in Little Rock Tuesday after a week. visit here with relatives and friends.
 Tell .em you sav it in the AR4U0
 We are sorry to note that Oscar McCreight has been confined te his bed for the past week or account of illness. He is report ed improving
 LAND FOR SALE:-The North East quarter of Section 32, Tp 6, Range l, in Woodruff County Applyaat this office.
 Mrs. Ben Stagg returned home Saturday last after severa weeks visit in Crossett with hel her daughter, Mrs, R. B. Harris who accompanied her home.
 On Monday afternoon, Dec 9th, MT. and Mrs. Ray Woodruff received a package from the Stork Express Co. containing z fine 8 lb. baby boy.
 The corner store of the Green lee building formerly occupied by s. Salinger Co.,, has been leased to Hale 6 Co.,, who will move ir within few days.
 Miss Louise Martin, of Howell, was the guest of Miss Mary Dee Folsom on Saturday last while en route to Little Rock for visit with friends.
 Mrs. Geo. P. Reid is in Marvel on a visit to friends and vii motor to Helena for a visit tt friends there before returning home.
 The best typewriter ribbon made for any kind of a machine you can always get right here in from the Folsom Print cry.
 Wm. Killiam, of Hettick, H., arrived Wednesday to accompany nome his mother-in-law, Mrs. ]. A. Witt, who has been visit- ng her son, c. A. Witt, for the past six or seven months. They eft yesterday.
 Quite number of Brinkley ;portsmen have been out bird since the opening of tEe on Dec. 1st. but the re- port of all is that birds are scarce.
 Let every child who reads the ARGUS and knows that there is | real live Santa Claus write a short letter to the old Saint. The letters will appear in next weeks Xmas ARGUS Send them n by Dec. 18th.
 Mrs. Alleene Smith and little son, Winfred, and Mrs. Annette Morris and little daughter, Mary. were the guest of Mrs. w. I. Q;ror Mondov and TunSdQv-
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Repair Work

rbes. clocks and jewelry
 led at my residence on
 Cedar St. H. L. Baker. ). Fowler, of Wheatley, is
 listing this week.
 btry hams and new sugar
 Passes at HamnIons
 J. ". Savage is visiting
 bis week. ] Wm. Belser, of Helena, Sunday in our city.
 SlmpS0n was a business
 in Little Rock this week.
 Hammon was a business
 in Wheatley Wednesday. )u need cook stove wood |59.
 |Brinkley Ice < Coal Co.
 s4ss, ..s-ss5 HI. c. Strong and son |Wedues Jay in Cotton tith' friends. |R. E. Major left Wednes- r a few days visit in Dis.
 :- to MT. and Mrs. Harry in Hot Springs on Sat- ast' Dec. 4th, a baby boy. the world White Crest Folgers eotfees, both at pns.
 1 Edmond Lay Simmons Saturday and Sunday in Rock. | Irwin Campbell was a ger to Memphis Monday E on the Rock Island.
 os' MaOtlllgly was a
 visitor ln Cotton Plant Pday. c' W. McDermott, of |spent Wednesday in our
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invited them to come to the church parlors and assist him in cutting and eating a birthday cake. The children and their parents were there with their happiest disposition and enjoyed the evening very much.
The Brinkley argus., 1915-12-10

The Christmas Wonder Sale the place where you pay 25 cts. and get a real elegant Xmas present-will be at Brown s& Mitchells on Saturday night Dec. 18th. at 8 o'clock by the Presby- terian Ladies. Money will be cheerfully refunded to any one not pleased with their wonder package. '
 The side walks in the business
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kches, clocks and jewelry
 |ed at my residence on
 redar St. H. L. Baker.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-09-08

men haQ gwen Jnolr very pest service,
would be battling for the top of the
heap. The other National league
teams are weak and every manager
this season had an opportunity which
will hardly present itself again in
generation. But he hasn't been able
to get the stuff out of the athletes.
Where is the blame? Well, par
TALLY on the athletes and partially on
the magnates. 1t is about a fifty
fifty break, and managers all over the
circuit are in difficulties because of
the alleged business ability of their
kind employers.
When the magnates adopted the
21-player limit every manager in the
circuit protested. But the protests
fell on deaf ears. The owners were
off on carnival of economy and saw
a chance to save few thousand dol
lars. And in saving this few thou
sand dollars they have undoubtedly
passed up an opportunity to make
several more thousand.
Because of the limit rule managers
could not get men to fill positions of
fellows who were not giving their
best service. They couldn't fire the
veteran athletes, in the majority of
cases, these cagey individuals work
ing under long-term ironclad con-
tracts which they had secured in the
early stages of the Federal league
raids. That left the managers in a
fine predicament.
They had something they didn't
want and couldn't get something
they did want. A few managers,
eager for winning team, asked their
owners to send these athletes to the
minors, pay the difference in their
salaries and build up new teams. But
that meant an expenditure of money
that the magnates could see, actual
hard money that had a pleasant feel
in the hand. So there was nothing
doing for the aid of the managers.
Bresnahan tried to get the left side
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-09-08

A remarkably tight race, because :
all the teams are mediocre, is saving
the National league from losing it's
bankroll. Even with the best race in
the history of the circuit, returns are
far below what should be expected,
because patrons want to see base
ball
It is possible that a casting up of
the years receipts and expenditures
may change the opinions of some
magnates, and the managers of 1915
will have an easier road to travel
than their fellows Of this year.
Vaughn pitched a good game yes
terday against st. Louis and Cubs
won. He gave three passes in one
inning to force in only Card run, but
was effective otherwise. Zim and
Safer won with their bats.
Davenport held Whales hitless and
they dropped one. Then Claude Hen
dirk pitched an excellent four-hit bat
tie to get an even split. If Hendrix
could pitch effectively every time out,
as he did formerly, Tinker's chances
of landing the Federal pennant would
be materially increased.
Five hunts in one inning gave the
Yanks five runs and win over Red
:Sox. Bauman and High poked three
hits each. Maisel has been suspend
ed three days for aguing with the UNI
pires. -.
Washington and MacI<s split a pair
of woozy ones. Wallie Schang was
spiked on the thumb and had to quit.
Parks, Kentucky league recruit,
pitched Browns to victory. Mitchell
famed nine, but was hit in pinches.
Douglas held PhiIs 10 three hits and
Dodgers made it three straight. Nc
Ouillan was hit hard and badly sup
ported.
Mathewson tried to rescue Perritt
and Braves hammered him far away.
Merkle and Schmidt soaked homers.
Magee had three hits.
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-07-04
DEVOTED HIS TO GOOD WORK
oevout Little Johnny Would Give He Penny to Buy elbIes for
 Poor kids.

The little visitors at Aunt Mary's were Helen. age six, and John age four. They played keeping grocery under the piano. envelopes. books and other articles representing the stock in trade. They took turn about a grocer and customer. The grocer bors the name of MT. Popcorn.
 MT. Popcorn" said Helen. have you any rabbits this morningT"
 "Yesm." answered the polite grocer.
 Are they nice and fresh?"
 "Yes'm."
 Then you may give me a good. biz fat one for 15 cents."
 During a Hull in the grocery trans actions Aunt Mary gave each of the visitors two cents-two cents in real money.
 And what are you going to do with the money?" asked Aunt Mary.
 I'm going to put my two pennies in the bank" said Helen
 And l." said John, I'll buy candy with one penny"
 And what will you do with the oth- CT penny?"
 And John, who has been impressed by the missionary talks at Sunday school. answered.: I'm a-goin' to give 1t to buy Bibles for poor kids."-Provi- dence Tribune
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-07-04
Ancient Artisans In Africa.

The question has often been asked: Was there any earlier race in occups- ton of the area in Africa at present held by the Bantus? In Man W. H. Beech reports that in the Kikuyu coun- try some ancient pottery has been said to be the work of people called Gum ba, who displaced the Miathoachiana. cannibal dwarfs.
 These Miathoachiana are now be- lieved to be earth-gnomes. skilled in the art Of iron working MT. Beech, with some amount of plausibility. sug- gests that they were possibly bush men, pygmies, or both, and that they were a focal indigenous race of the stone age who used flint instruments often found in the kikuyu country. The Gumba are said to have made pottery and to have taught the Kikuyu the art of smelling. They may have been preBantau Hamite invaders; but of this there is no evidence and the legend may tend to show that the first discovery of iron was made in Africa.
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-07-04

confirm me in my own bent. The Bohemian instinct was too strongly planted in my nature for them to root court life more and more, and as soon as I felt myself old enough, I defied the restraints which had been imposed on me, and sought companions out side the palace Many of these were in a humble class of life, young artists. struggling journalists. and even sailors and fishermen, with all of whom frat ernized. and in whose society lounged away the hours in taverns. or made long excursions by land and sea. You are perhaps aware that hold the rank of captain in the Dutch navy, the only distinction which I prize
 "I listened to this confession with amazement, merely lowing from time to time to show that I comprehended what my companion was saying. That the prince had indulged in bad habits I was well aware, but that he should have stopped to the society of persons 50 much his interiors. came to me as a shock. fancied he observed my consternation, for he remarked:
 You see I conceal nothing from you. M. le Baron. I rely on your kind heart. when you have heard me to the end, to extend to me what sympathy you can. From my father I received none. His anger was redoubled, on the contrary. He sent for me time after time. told me was disgrac!ng my rank, and asked me whether 1 should prefer the station of . peasant to that of . prince.
 "'On one occasion. stung by these taunts. boldly answered that should. since in that case I might have a father who cared for me. was startled by the effect which this re- poach produced on him. He turned pale, stammered out some unintelligi- ble words. and then signed to me to leave him alone.
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penetrable nature. and how often have I felt myself silently thrust back. and retired to my own apartments to weep in solitude
 "'At that age. you will admit. could have done nothing to forfeit . fathers love Then. at all events, l had not been guilty of those follies and crimes which have since made my name byword, and dragged me down to the depth which you have wit messed
 As he spoke these words the young man cast at me an appealing look. and I asked you to believe that was not unmoved. Yet I was still far from anticipating to what this pitiful relation tended.
 "'As I grew older proceeded Alex ander. I ceased to torment myself with the vain idea of conQuering my fathers s regard As a result. I became indi1er- ent to his good opinion. and finally embittered against him and against fortune which had separated me from the common lot of my fellow crea- lures. and while crushing me with the pomp and state of royalty. had deprived me of far more precious possessions It was not long before the restraints imposed upon me by my high rank galled me to an unbear- able degree.
 "'It became my favorite resource to elude the watchfulness of my at tendants. to quit the palace in dis guise. and to seek adventures in the streets of the Hague. or on the beach of Scheveningen. At such moments could forget that I was a prince, and revel in the freedom which is so dear to boys.
 "When the news of these escapades reached the king. his frigid demeanor towards me was exchanged for anger. He reproached me in bitter terms for what he called my low and unprincely tastes, and ordered my governor to maintain over me a guard more suited to prisoner than a youth of royal blood. This governor, faithful to his instructions, was never tired of lectur- ing me on the duties of my station and remonstrating with me on my un- worthy inclinations.
 "'The only result of this was to
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ne asked, speaking less soruptly You know what l am-an outcast for whom no one pretends to feel respect
 Pardon me- returned. the race you represent. and the exalted destiny to which you have been born. must always command respect Concerning your private life. l have not presumed to form an opinion; but I am not so ignorant as not to perceive that the benefits conferred on nations by per sonages of your rank, and the peculiar temptations which assail them. enable them to claim justly a certain tolera- ton which is not extended to every body
 Not to weary you with the details of our conversation. I succeeded more quickly than l could have hoped in winning the regard of my guest. and convincing him that l was sincere in my desire to serve him. But when l ventured to allude to the value which his life possessed for France, l was astonished to see a bitter smile cross his lips. and he made an impatient gesture which checked any words.
 While all this was going forward 1 observed that he relapsed from time to time into fits of abstraction. during which he would study my face as if hesitating whether to address to me some important communication. I care fully refrained on my part from any clumsy overture. and contented my self with talking in a cheerful strain about the ordinary topics of the day. Finally he spoke.
 "'M. le Baron.' he said. in deliberate tones. your conduct tonight has made me desire greatly to possess your friendship. If you feel enough interest in me to care to hear the secret of my miserable career, I should like to tell to you that story which l have never yet confided to a single crea- ture. I merely ask that what I am about to say to you shall not be re- peated so long as my father and are alive
 T hastened to give the required assurances. which Alexander received with melancholy indifference.
 Prom your official connections. he began, you are no doubt aware. of the state of things as regards the Luxemburg succession
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-07-04

"'Certainly, NJ. le Prince replied.
 "'Of my father-as suppose I must continue to call thinking William. it is difficult for me to speak without appearing 10 give way to resentment. As a patriot and a sovereign the in- dependence of the Netherlands Is the thing dearest to his heart. and hence the strength of that hatred with which he has always regarded the threat ening march of Germany.
 "'The Germans covet the wealth of our people, our fiourishing seaports. and our fine mercantile marine. Above all, they have cast hungry eyes upon our magnificent colonies in the East Indies. In short, the rulers of that empire have fully made up their minds to annex the Netherlands at the first opportunity, and only the influence of France and England restraints them from carrying out their intention, and reducing US to the condition of Schles- wig and Alsace.
 "'The knowledge of these unscrup- uious designs, which were not too well concealed by Won Bismarck. caused the greatest indignation to King William. who was in conse- quence especially anxious that Lux emburg should not fall into German hands.
 "T cannot fx the period at which first became aware that, between my father and myself, there was none of that familiar affection which ought to prevail between child and parent. This melancholy knowledge must have grown within me. Children do not analyze their sensations. but they are quick to perceive coldness and neglect. and they suffer in silence. It was with . singular bitterness that I used to listen to my instructors when they sought to inculcate in me the duty of hlial affection. How often have l yearned as . child to lavish proofs of my regard on that proud and i'm
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Could Spare Her.

Tommy's mother was an invalid. so his Aunt Lavinia looked after him and the house. And she never missed a chance of pointing out a fault or ex- pounding a precept
 "Oh. dear" said Tommy one day. after auDtie had lectured him for ten minutes, T wish had wings!"
 Why, my pet?" asked mother. pleased at this angelic inspiration.
 "Oh, I'd fly up in the air with Aunt Lavinia, and I'd fly and fly till l couldn't get any higher"
 Yes. dear" said mother proudly, as the little chap paused impressively. What would you do then?"
 I'd drop Aunt Lavinia." said Tom my savagely.-Stray Stories.
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Somewhat Different,

What is the price of that porch chair?" asked the lady shopper.
 Seventeen dollars. madam" replied the clerk.
 Seventeen dollars!" echoed the would-be customer. Aren't you mis- taken? It surely can't be worth that much"
 Pardon me, madam" rejoined the conscientious salesman. Tt is prob ably worth $50. but you asked the price"
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-07-04
AT THE FIRST SIGNS
Of Falling Hair Get cutieura. I
 Works Wonders. Trial Free.

Touch spots of dandruff and itching with Cuticura Ointment. and follow next morning with hot shampoo of Cuticura Soap. This at once arrests falling hair and promotes hair growth. You may rely on these supercreamy emollients for all skin troubles.
 Sample each free by mail with Book. Address postcard. Cuticura. Dept. KY. Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-07-04
Nothing Ooin'.

Mamma" called four-year-old liar. old from the nursery. please come and sit by my bed until go to sleep"
 Mammals busy now" was the re- ply. Keep quiet and the angels will be with you"
 You said that before, mamma" rs- joined Harold, "and l have kept quiet ever so long. but not blamed angel has showed up"
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-07-04

ALIENS FOOT-EASE for tho TROOPS Over l0C. .0o0 packages of Aliens Fooe-Ease, the autiseptic powder to shake in your shoes, arc being used by the Germ an and Allied troops As the Front because it rests the feet, gives in- stant relief to Corns and Bunions, hot, swollen. aching. tender feet, and makes walking easy. Sold everywh 25c. Try It TODAY. Dss,s s<.sSf Snx Ss5Ss.sEfs. hSv.
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YoCR OWN DRC0GIsT WILL TELL YOU ID Murins nye Rsmedy fo! Rcd Veal. Wsss1 iISs iyS eomfort. Writs for Book Of tbS n V nafl Froe. Murine Eye Remedy Co., ChicAGn
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The eIo Idea.

Why do you want me to remain engaged to him another year? By the end of another year he won't have enough money left to get married on"
 That's what I was thinking"
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Makes the laundress hsppy-that's Red Cross Bag Blue. Makes beautiful, clear white clothes. All good erocers. Adv.
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How we do love an idle person who comes along and bothers us when vs are busy!
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-08-19
NOTORIOUS DESERT BAD MAN
DEAD IN CALIFORNIA

A San Bernardino press dispatch of
August II saws that w. A. Lambertb
died last night. after lingering three
weeks from fatal gunshot wounds.
which he charged in diving statement
70 D. l.. Nicholson and Mrs. Lambertb.
S"bhing ~ the bedside as he breathed
his last. Mrs. Lamberth cried out: CHE
died with lie on his lipsl"
In his statement Lamberth charged
that Nicholson fred the fatal shots.
while the latter was riding with Mrs.
l.amberth to a cabin en- the Moiave
desert He asserted that Nicholson and
the woman left him lie in a cabin for
a week after the shooting without med
zeal attention, waiting for him to die
A message was received from the
sheriff of Clark county, Nevada, to-
night, which said; The people of Ne
vada win be glad that Lamberth has
cen stopped at last Lamberth was a
notorious character on the desert from
tier.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-08-19

The theory of natural respiration
accounts for the popularity of ITS a
Long. Long Way to Tipperary,' the
marching song of the British army, ac-
cording to Thomas Henderson, an
English music teacher. Recently speak
ing at University college. Nottingham,
AIR. Henderson is reported as follows
in The Hospital:
Judging from their works, Handel
and Beethoven respired more slowly
than Mendelssohn. Most people
breathe about twenty times a minute.
and he saw in that reason why,
quite apart from the melody, the most
popular music was that in which the
rhythm was even and the accent al
ways came on the beat The song
It's Long, Long Way to Tipperary"
was a case in point 1t had been asked
why it should be more popular than
Cigars patriotic song. Land of Hope
and Glory The reason was that
"Tipperary" was in agreement with
the theory OF natural respiration.
while Cigars song was not.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1915-08-19
Wireless Lighthouses.

Trinity house is following very
closely an experiment in the use of
Hertzian waves. and it is believed that
the system will prove of far more last
ing value than coast lights, since 1t
can be successfully employed in
foggy weather when the lighthouses
cannot be seen. Several steamers
are now fitted with what are known as
direction finders. When near a wire
less station on shore. the navigating
officer of a ship can, with the assist
ance of one of these instruments. take
bearings under the worst of weather
conditions, and thus lessen risk of
collision. Some experts, In fact, look
forward to the gradual extinction OF
coast lights. On the north coast OF
France the French government has
for some time been experimenting
with special stations for the purpose.
the signals being emitted at regular
ntervals.-London Tit-Bits.