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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16
ROAD
BUILDING
USE OF C0NvICTs ON ROADS
Passed Through Period Of HystericaI
,WrangIe Into One Of Actually Sue
cessfuI Accomplishment.

The use of convicts on the public
roads has passed through the period Of
hysterical wrangle into a period Of
actually successful accomplishment
and almost universal acceptation.'
stated E. Stagg Within, whose new
course in practical penal problems at
Columbia university was recently an
nounced.
Doctor Within holds that the under
lying motive in convict road building
must be to secure the great efficiency
for the state out Of its possessions.
But the convicts and the roads are
property of the state, and the work
ing of convicts upon the roads should
eliminate many elements of waste in
the administration of road and prison
departments.
1.-THE efficiency of the convict on the
road gang" he continued, differs
greatly in different gangs. There is
no doubt in my mind that the appli-
cation of the efficiency records in use
at the present time in the Wisconsin
road camps for free labor will tend
even more %perceptibly to raise the ef-
ficiency of convict labor.
Incentive must be created before
good work can be produced. Coop
any of us up in a stuffy, unsanitary
Jail for several months, arraign us for
trial amid the excitement of what we
misname as justice, and then take a
few months of breaking II spirit in
prison surroundings and there is little
likelihood that the thing we call ginger
will be very apparent. There is def
mite need Of building up if the convict
is to return to society and make good.
THE great need" Doctor Within
concluded. lis for the foreman of a
convict road gang to throw his Shout
der to the task and inspire his gang
with the desire to be like him. The
problem lies in securing such men as
foreman of the road gangs"
The graduate department Of high
way engineering at Columbia univer-
sity has been in close touch with the
national committee on prisons and
prison labor, which is located on the
campus, for a number Of years. This
work has been carried on under the
joint direction of the department and
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16

tried to reach first the ear of the chief
or the best reputed man in a commu.
nifty, and found it so prudent a plan
that he never veered from it, but this
time, back in the old paths of his serf-
dom. he had not counted on any var
gelistic fame of his having reached the
masters ears. nor known that Milcho
was profoundly superstitious and cow
ard!y.
Milcho, upon the arrival of the ex-
slave in the vicinity. had departed.
simply run away. and burned all his
houses and sheds behind him. None
Of his neighbors knew where the
frightened fellow had gone. There is
one report that the two men got to.
gether later and Milcho was converted.
but this is not s~ubstantiated.
Palladius OF Rome had failed in his
work in Ireland. He had died in de-
spair among the Picts. And St. Pat.
rick, armed with his commission from
the Vatican. had been consecrated by
the bishop Of Milan soon afterward.
So, bearing the red.sealed papers Of
the Roman pontitf. and having gained
discretion in his experience as a serf
and a measure Of general knowledge
in the years Immediately following.
Patricius, the evangelist. who was to
become the most loved saint of the
Emerald isle, was we'll equipped. for
the life of a zealot when he came to
the north country ono more. He
seemed never to have failed, good
sense as we'll as the spirit of a re-
ligioso standing him in hand.
ireland. as then divided. consisted
Of four kingdoms, corresponding to
the present provinces. and one cen
trail kingdom, the present county of
Meath, and contiguous territory. Here
a Tara, the seat of the federal king,
Ard-Righ. st. Patrick's conduct before
the pagans of the district won over the
ruler, he was baptized in the River
Boyne, and Christianity was estab-
lished in the center of the four king
doms, with Armagh as the seat of the
metropolitan see" says a writer.
The saint died at Saul, when a very
old handsome say more than one
hundred years of age. Saul Is in north
ern Ireland, near the abbey of Down
patrick, and there he was buried. 9.
huge, fiat stone marking the spot and
acting as mecca for all Ireland to this
day. Three hundred and sixty.five
churches were founded by St. Patrick.
and by the side of each a school was
instituted. Two colleges held him as
their father and teacher. And the
first archiepiscopal see, in Armagh.
was established through his efforts.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16
-Run-down?
Tired?
Weak?

Every Spring most people feel AL
out of sorts'-their vitality is at .
low ebb. Through the winter months
the blood becomes surcharged with
poisons! The best Spring medicine
and tonic is n made of herbs and
roots without alcohol-that was first
discovered by DR.. Pierce years ago
made Of Golden Seal root. blood root,
&C., called DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. Ingredients on wrapper.
1t eliminates disease-breeding poisons
from the blood, makes the blood rich
and pure, furnishes q foundation for
sound health,
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16
Tho Value Of a

It cost France 1912. 900. 900 to build
the best system of roads in the world.
For many years 1t has reaped untold
wealth. enjoyment and benefit from
them. and now those same roads have
become the greatest single factor in
saving the republic from destruction
by invading enemies. Certainly If any
sane mar doubts the profit or advisa.
bility of the best roads and the most
OF them, France affords an object les.
son that none can fail to compre
bend. ,
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16
Nation of Music Lovers.

It is are that a person is found in
Ireland lacking musical perception.
The richest. the most beautiful tradi.
tional music. is part of the peoples
lives. You hear 1t everywhere. Not
the vulgar. debasing carols Of the
cheap music hall that depend for popu.
larity on their indecent suggestive.
ness. but pure. artistic melodies,
strains that seem to have immortality
in them. and that speak to the heart,
now in Joy. now in sorrow. in an emo.
tional language that cannot be trans.
lated.
This Is substantially the state of mu.
sic in Ireland today. The old airs have
been transmitted from generation to
generation, the older singing for the
younger.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16
BAcKAcHE,
Dear Mr.. Editor:

Dear Mr.. Editor:
For a long time ! suffered from back.
ache, pain in left side, frequent urina-
ton (bothering me at all times during
the day and night. and the uric acid
in my blood cauLsd me to suffer from
rheumatism along with a constant
tired, WORKOUT feeling. heard of the
new discovery Of Dr.. Pierce. of the
Invalids Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y, called
"Anuric." After giving "Anuric" a
good trial ! believe it to be the best
kidney remedy or the market today.
l have tried other kidney medicines
but these "Anuric Tablets" Of DR..
Pierce's are the only ones that will
cure kidney and bladder troubles.
(Signed) HENRY A.. LOVE.
neutrality-suspicious. at DR.. Pierce's
Hospital for several years proved that
"Anuric" is 81 times more active than
lithia. Send DR.. Pierce 10c for trial
package.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint Of water add l OF. Bay Rum, .
small box Of Barbo Compound, and y OF. Of
glycerine. Apply to the hair twice q week
until it becomes the desired shade. Anydrug-
gist can put this up or you can mix It Al
dsrken streaked, faded gray hair. and re-
moves dandruff. 1t is excellent for falling
hair and will make harsh hair soft and glossy.
1t will not color the scalp, Is not sticky o.
greasy, and does not rub oG.-Adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16
Safety First.

A missionary in q slum district pre-
sented a ragged little urchin with a
new suit Of clothes. More than a
week passed away, and the mission.
airy met his little friend again.
Being well acquainted with the con.
dition of the boys home, and the
drunken father. who pawned every
thing he could lay his hands on. he
was surprised and pleased to find that
the lad stu wore the suit.
Still wearing your suit?" he asked,
and there was a word Of pathos in
the lads reply.
Yes, sir; I've slept In It."
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16
Where 10 Your Machinerx2

You are through with your grain
binder for this season. Where is It,
sitting out lin the shade of the old
apple tree" or is II in a good shed.
under a roof! More machinery rusts
out in the weather than is worn out
by work. all Of which is not displeas.
ing to the men who manufacture 1t.
Don't let yours 60 that way.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16
AtchiSon Lady Recommends
"0utSide' Treatment for Colds
The New Treatment With Fresh Air and Antsepic Vapos TIA,
Does Away With Internal Medicines - Flannel Jacket, etc, etc.

remedy for these troubles that I
have w used"
Fap'O-Rub really is Q remarkable
preparation. 1t comes In salve form, and
yet acts like a vapor-lamp. For cold
troubles you Just rub it over the throat
and chest and cover with a warm fan
mel cloth. Leave the covering loose
around the neck, as the body heat re-
leases the ingredients in the form Of
vapors. These medicated vapors arc
inhaled all night long, with each
breath. loosening the phlegm and OPEN
ing the air passages. In addition,
VapO-Rub is absorbed through and
stimulates the skin. taking out the
tightness and soreness. Group 10 usu-
ally relieved within fifteen minutes,
and most colds over night. vap-O-Rub
Is absolutely harmless to the smallest
child-the formula ID on every wrap
per. Three sizes, 25c. 60c or $l.00.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16
Quite Likely.

odd Mr.. Grabcoin always speaks
with great eXactitude."
I've noticed that. How do you &C.
count for it,"
Il don't know, unless it's because
the way he figures interest on loans
has affected his daily conversation"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16
A Successful Failure.

Ryder-Was Jones' airship a sue
cess?
Walker-That depends on the point
of view.
How so?"
Walker-Well. as a success it was a
failure, but as a failure. it was a sue.
cess.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16
AVERAGES,

THE law Of averages asserts itself
ever in holidays" remarks the in.
tensely statistical man. For instance.
Immediately after Valentines day we
have George Washington's birth.
day."
What has that to do with aver
ages"
Immediately after we get through
with Valentine fictions we begin to
celebrate the man who couldn't tell
q lie."
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16

the prison committee. Doctor Blan-
chard, professor of highway engineer
ing, sees the great opportunity for the
highway road work, and, as he stated
in a recent article in the Columbia
Spectator: THE humane element must
be a factor in the education of the
highway engineer of the future This
will be supplied through the co.opera-
ton of the national committee on
prisons and prison labor and the work
under Doctor Within at Columbia uni
versity.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16
Real Celebrity.

my boy" said the man of many mil.
lions, how do you expect to amount
to anything in this world If you spend
all your time dancing?"
But. father" answered the youth,
in an %aggrieved tone, lis it possible
that you have never heard of my repu.
tation?"
ITO me, sir, you are a nonentity."
Such is fame! Why, I'm known as
the dance king of seven cities"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16
More Woman Farmers.

Statisticians declare that Pennsyl-
vania last year had 1000 woman farm
err. In Georgia during the last three
years the number Of woman farmers
has more than doubled. The major
ity Of the women go in for raising
hogs, cattle and foodstuffs, leaving
cotton planting to tie men.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16
Willing.

why don't you take something for
that cold of yours?"
What would you advise me to
take?"
"Quinine."
Nothing doing. I was in hopes you
were going to say rock and rye
| New York World.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16
Everything in Stock.

A general merchant from Havre,
Mont, is in New York this week learn.
ing the latest wrinkles in tho art Of
selling corsets. The merchants line Of
goods at home includes lightning rods.
chewing tobacco, crackers. hoe han
dies. rope. molasses. rat traps. canned
goods, matches. calico, assorted nails
and corsets. And it is a good bet
that If the truth were known. prunes,
sheet music and bustles may be OBJ.
tanned at his store-or If he didn't
have them he could order 'em for you.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16
Couldn't Eorqet Him,

Uncle George-Come here, Willie!
Don't you know who l am?
Willie-You bet l do! You are mas
brother who stayed here two months
one time and never offered to pay q
cent for board. Oh. yes; I've heard
pa speak of you often.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16

The only way to contest a mans will
Is to wait until the undertaken gets
through with him, then hire a lawyer.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16

Use Murine after Exposure in Cold,
Refreshes and Promotes Eye Health.
Good for all Eyes hat Need Care.
Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago.
Sends Eye Book on request.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16

DR.. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet for
Q laxative-three for a cathartic.-Adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16

A holder has been patented for
safety razor blades to enable them to
be used by tailors or dressmakers for
ripping seams.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16

The camelia was carried from Japan
to France by a missionary named Ka-
mel.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16
to Moths
Noisy Youngster.

Dayne-You have a new baby at
your house, l hear.
Payne-Great guns! and we live
four miles apart! l had no idea any.
one could hear him that distance!
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16

Over a billion dollars was spent last
year by the American public for to-
baccO.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16

A recently invented electric fan for
use on tables has horizontal blades
and a dish on top for flowers or fruit.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16
Rye as q Cover CroI

Rye as a cover crop Is becoming
more general and for this purpose II
10 valuable.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16

Throw Off Colds and Prevent Grip.
When you feel = cold coming on, take LAXA:
TIVE BROMO QUININB. 1t removes cause OF
Colds and Grip Only One 'BROMC QCININA'
q W. GROVES signature on box. &c.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16
You Just Rub Il On Over Throat and
chest-ReIieves by Inhalation and
Absorption.

In the South everyone uses the
Outside" application-vick's Vap-O.
Rub Salve-in place of internal medi.
cines for all forms of cold troubles,
from head colds, asthmatic and ca
tarrhal troubles, down to deep chest
colds. sore throat. bronchitis or in.
cipient pneumonia. Last winter 1t
was introduced in Kansas for the first
time, and Byrnes Pharmacy presented
Mrs. j. NJ. Magill. ia S. 5th St, Atchi.
son. with a complimentary jar. and re-
Quested that she give 1t o thorough
test.
Mrs. Magill reports-"I have tried
Wck's Vap-O.Rub in cases Of cold
and Group. and consider It. the hest
-
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16

The United States produces 80 per
cent of the oil of the world.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16
FOR HAIR AND SKIN HEALTH
cutleura Soap and cutIcura Ointment
Are Supreme. Trial Free.

These fragrant. super-creamy emol.
lients keep the skin fresh and clear.
the scalp free from %dandruff, crusts
and scales and the hands soft and
white. They are splendid for nursery
and toilet purposes and are most eco.
nomical because most effective.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16

Folly and failure roost on the same
perch.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16
lnsolence.

Insolence is pride when her mask Is
pulled OF.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16

The inexperienced One.
Beliefs he a man of affairs?
Anne-Mercy, no! He never had a
chance. The first girl he proposed 20
accepted him.-Judge.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16

The czar of Russia has an income OF
about $50 a minute.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16

Always sure to please, Red Cross Ball
Blue. All grocers sell it. Adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-03-16

Brazil produced sugar commercially
as early as the sixteenth century.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-02
CALL OFF STRIKE
WHEN LAW ENACTED
BROTHERHOOD LEADERS READY
To FLASH MESSAGE WHEN
SENATE PASSES LAW.
The senate l. Expected to Pass the
Measure This Evening About q
O'clock-Tlle strike VIII Be
Averted.

WASHINGTON, Sept. Mot lar
er than 6 O'Clock this evening the
senate will vote on the Adamson
ieight-hour day bill. passed yesterday
BY the hoasc. to effect calling off
of the railway strike. Strong belief
prevailed that IL would be passed.
without amendment and sent imme-
diately TO President Wilson for his
signature.
| Heads of the four brotherhoods,
anticipating such action had code
messages to local union officials
ready revoking the order sent broad
lcast early this week for strike start
ling at I a. IN. Monday. If the bill is
passed, 1t is believed they will not
lwait until it is signed by President
!Wilson who was at Long Branch, n.
IT,. to receive formal notification OF
Ibis nomination.
The senate convened early today
latter a prolonged session last night
which ended in an agreement to vote
lat D. m. or before. Debate con
!tinued over the amendment propos-
led by Senator Underwood to give the
Interstate commerce commission au'
lthority to determine wages of inter
Estate railway employees.
The Adamson bill provides that
beginning January l, 1917, the
Istandard work day for employees or
steam railways more than 100 miles
long engaged in interstate commerce.
Ishall be eight hours; that presl-
ldential commission of three shall
Investigate conditions under tn
Ieight-hour basis for period of be
Tween six and nine months; that daty
wages shall not be reduced below tbs
lpresent amount for a longer day dur
ling the investigation and overtime
lpay shall be pro rata.
The bill was passed in the house
Iby a vote of 239 to Sc and sent t.
1.-THE senate, where at the night SEES
|sion it was substituted for a similar
measure prepared by the interstate
commerce commission. In botf
: houses the measure was debated hot
lily.
Representative Black of the Tex
larkana, (Texas) district, was one o
the house democrats who yotet
';against the bill.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-02
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nally of Waxahachie, Maurine Hide
brand of Italy, and Pauline Pinkston
spont last week with Evlyn Stuart.
Mrs. j. B. Applng and son, j. B.
Jr. have returned home after an
extended visit to Kentucky.
Miss Doris Visited was guest
at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Wag-
goner at Waxahachie last week.
Miss Ethel Newcome entertained
the young people at her pretty coun-
try home last Tuesday evening.
Music and games were enjoyed
throughout the evening.
Miss Lettye Appling spent several
days last week with relatives in
Dallas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hickman of Avalon
we're with Mrs George Martin Sun
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Ball and
Mrs. Neal Worley went to Dallas
Friday to see Miss Hulette Ball,
who is in the sanitarium.
Mr.. and Mrs. Veach Adkins, were
Sunday guests of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Virgil Adkins.
Mrs. X.Mollie Hampton. of Waxa-
hachie attended the Eastern Star
here Friday night.
The Christian Endeavorers will
meet here September 9th. Several
societies will be represented. We
will have with us Roy Bregg, state
president; Miss Pernicia McCluney,
district president, and Mr. Ed An
derson, county president. All who
are interested in Christian Endea-
vor work are especially invited.
Dinner will be served on the ground
at the tabernacle.
Miss Nettye Appling went to
Waxahachie Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Charley Hampton is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Orr, in Oklahoma
for few weeks.
Mrs. Bob Satterfield went to Dali
las Tuesday.
Misses Zena Davenport and Ada
Carter spent Sunday with Elmore
Strange.
Mrs. w. G. Harwell spent the
week with her mother at Ennis.
Miss Minnie Null is visiting her
sister in Dallas this week.
Mrs. Joe Godfrey, Mrs. Dan Ham
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-02
FoRREsToN.

Rev. Lee Howell filled his regular
appointment at the Methodist church
Sunday.
Miss Ina Calvert is visiting in
Dallas this week.
Hugh and Flossie Mckoy attend
ed the party at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Claude Kuykendall at Nash
Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Morley and
Mrs. Harris and daughter. Jpanita.
went to Waxahachie Sunday to see
George Martin who is in the sani-
tarium.
Mrs. Oscar Adkins spent last week
in Dallas with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Satterfield.
Mr. and Mrs. Win Whitefield and
little daughter. Edna Fay, were the
guests of Mrs. Fay Smith Wednes-
day.
Misses Edna Toone. Nora Null
and Bunyan Toone spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Hampton.
Misses Leona and Kathleen Con-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-02
EnBlRe0 on FREIGHT
IS PARTIALLY RAISED
KATY LOCAL STATION AMENDS
ORDERS To Astt3T
FREIGHT TODAY.
Fir~s Order Game Last Night Nos
60 Aec~ps fr~sgia - tsy
kssd ami lay off Forcc
Herr Tonight.

The embargo on freight. put on
last night on the Katy system, waa
Partially raised this morning be-
cause Of the prospect OF settlement
Of differences between the railways
and their employees. IiowcseF. Local
Agent Thomson has not received
orders eountermandIng an order L.
sacd some time aso 10 lay off the
local station force and close and
lock the stations here o. J o'clock
fenlxht. The Katy employs twelve
men here. men who are not mem
b~fs Of the trainmen's union, but
Who VIII ~ hid off without: pay
while the strike IL on u the same
Ii called. This n the policy the
Krty viii pursue all along
che syss<m and hundreds aud thou
eapdr Of men viii be out Of employ
ment II NE strike matsriaiizes. The
orders TO lock mp thu stations and
ssEy away from the railway propex-
" IL an indication that the road is
preparine to make the tight OF IT.
NE 70 break the backbone OF the
union. Under such condition the
railroads will not be the ones who
win suffer. but instead the public
viii suffer. with the entire force
mid or and The brotherhood mem
b<rs on : strike the railway com.
prny viii be At no expense.
The raising Of the embargo fo'
the DAY At least indicates . likeIi'
Mood of settlement.