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Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-10

1t would be we'll enough for the
people of Hattiesburg to keep their
stoves very, very hot. Thieves are
now taking everything on which they
can get their hands, even redhot
stoves, bicycles and other articles, and
probably by keeping white heat ON
the stoves they may be saved. In the
meantime it wuold be a good idea to
keep a shotgun loaded with buckshot
at the head of the bed and when one
of these thieves puts in his presence
do not take the time to inquire about
his nationality or pedigree. That
can be done after the discharge of the
gun.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-10

John Hamper, as it will be remem-
bered as stated in the Progress a few
days ago, gave tract of land TO GER
tain ladies in the city for the object
Of being used as a park, the city TO
make the necessary improvements and
make the place fit one for the pur-
pose for which it was given. 1t is
understood that the ladies to whonE
the deed was made will make a can
vass of the city with the object IN
view of securing donations to fix up
the park and have it in readiness for
use next summer.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-10

Bro Diers Of the Natchez Bulletin
is going to present chrome Of him
seH 70 Bro. SETTLER Of the Hatties-
burg Progress, by special wire, as
soon az the latter solves the problem
Of how to have fewer murders and
more haDgings in the state. Bro.
SETTLER will be forthcoming with the
solution just as soon as he gets his
sanctum enlarged sufficient to accom-
MEDIATE the chrome. Biloxi Herald.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-10

The Georgia negro MINISTRIES, which
were with the Cincinnati Carnival
Company at this place two or three
weeks ago and which seems to have
busted here, will give a show for the
white people of the city Thursday and
Friday nights. 1t is said that this
part Of the carnival was the best fea-
ture of the whole thing and really de
served much credit The perfor-
mances the two nights mentioned
above will no doubt be deserving and
well worth the admission fee.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-10

Lawyer Johnson went up to Laurel
today to represent the state III the
noted murder case where a young
man from Georgia was assassinated at
one of the mill camps last Saturday
evening. He will be absent for sew
eral days.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-10

The Twentieth Century Club was
delightfully."- entertained last evening
BY Miss Mamie Cochran. An animal
contest drawing proved very anus
ing feature, after which dainty re
treatments were served.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-10

negro, concluding it was better
weather for riding than walking, ap-
propriated it to his own use. The
police rounded him up and with three
or four charges against him he was
fined pretty good sum.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-10
One Cent a Word.

at tho rate II One Cent Word for each In
ertiOn. Nothing will be taken for less than
twenty-five cents.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-10

WANTED - Position as stenographer.
w Apply to Miss Nettie Edmonson. or this
office. nov25tf
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-10

EOR SALE-Old newspapers, good for
wrapping paper, plastering up In houses
sold in hundred lot very cheap. Call and
see Henry SETTLER al the Progress office. II
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-10

OST--A pair Of eye glasses in one OF the
Lbu sinesS houses OF Hattiesburg. Any one
finding the same will please deliver 10 this
office and be rewarded, dec6-3t
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-10

CALIFORNIA VIOLETS-Plants for sale.
Us cents per 100. Long stems. great
boomers May be planted for next 50 days.
Address "H' this office. oct4 If
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-12-10

TOR SALE AT ONCE-Loging outfit con-
L siSting of oxen and wagons. Apply to
W. J. Hargis. Moselle, Miss. dec9-1wk
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-15
= Conductor Stoned to Death.

Two arrests have been made so far and
the police are after others in the assault
made on ]. r. Rives, a popular conduc-
tor on the Louisville and Nashville Rail-
road who on yesterday was literally
stoned to death. He was in charge OF
freight train No. "a. northbound on the
L. and N. yesterday, when collision
occurred just before getting into the city.
A switch engine was run into. Two or
three cars loaded with watermelons were
wrecked and a lot of melons were scat
tered about Rives and members of the
crew attempted to prevent men and boys
from stealing the melons. when the lat
ter picked up quarrel and stoned Rives.
striking him in the head. knocking out
one of his eyes and fracturing his skull.
He was carried to the st. Vincent Hospi-
tai and was at once pronounced danger
ously injured. Chief Austin and half a
dozen officers went to the scene and ar
rested two negroes for stealing melons,
and last evening II. and o. Maasen, two
men employed at the rolling mills. were
arrested on a charge OF assault and bat
terry with intent to kill. One of them
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-15
HIS PICTURE MADE
FATE PLAYS CoUNTERFEITER
WILLIAMS CRUEL TRICK.
Turns the Art Which He Employed
to Reproduce Money to Re-
producing Him for Bene-
at Of the Police.

Z Jim williams, who made United States
money in the hills of Bibb county. and
confessed to doing so, went to photo
grapher yesterday, and sat for his pic
tiire.
He did so under duress and in doing so,
was accompanied by an officer of the law.
r. Clayton Hicks. companion of Jim
Williams. who also confessed to making
counterfeit money in the hills Of Bib,
did not sit. He had succeeded in making
the bond Of $1,000 required of him by
United States Commissioner John A. Ell
more, and had quit the cell Of the Mont
gomery county jail in which he Ian
guished several days.
Ii is a queer turn OF fate that decreed
that photography. the same process by
which Jim Williams turned out money,
should catch his form and features to be
preserved in the archives of sherins,
United States Marshals and other peace
officers of the country. For the picture
made yesterday of Jim Williams VIII be
sent broadcast throughout the country to
let these officers know the kind Of man
is this Jim Williams. who made money
in the hills Of Bibb.
Jim Williams did not relish the Idea OF
sitting for his picture. Time was when
he, as a photographer, told the tow
headed boys and girls OF Bibb to look
pleasant, please" but the occasion OF
YESTERDAY was not one which caused Jim
Williams to feel thrills of delight. The
picture shows him with a scowf upon mis-
face. ~,
Jim williams and r. Clayton Hicks VIII
answer to the Federal grand jury when
meets in Montgomery in November ~
lin williams does not make bond he will
remain in the Montgomery coupty jail
until that time.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-15
MYSTERIOUS SUICIDE
8 UP POSED MoNTGoMERIAN
KILLS HIMSELF IN DALLAS.
Unidentified by Registration Certi-
ficate as Robert d. Green"
Name Does Not Appear
in City Directory.

81 ~
Robert ID. Green, supposed to ha se been
a citizen OF Montgomery, committed sui
eide In Dallas Tex, on July 7, and the
authorities of that city are trying to as
certain the whereabouts Of his parents
or relatives.
Green, who was young man. shot
himself to death with a pistol
aAfter his death Montgomery county
certificate of registration was found
among his effects, and NJ. M. Edwards,
a Dallas Justice OF the Peace. has writ
ten letter to e j. Harris. a member of
the Board OF Registrars Of Montgomery
county, making enquiry about the reia-
tfves Of Green.
This letter Is as follows:
e. J. Harris, Montgomery, Ala:
Dear Sir-On July 10. 1902, I held an In
quest on a young man named Robert p.
Green, who committed suicide about
July 7. 1902, by shooting himself with o
pistol.
Among his effects I find certihcats
of registration issued by you to Robert
d. Green of Montgomery county, Ward
5 on March %. 1902.
Can you give me any information re
garding the whereabouts of the young
mans parents or any relatives.
Respectfully,
w. W. Edwards.
The name of Robert d. Green Is mol
In the city directory and the members
of the Board OF Registrars have failed
to secure any information Of his resi-
dence in Montgomery.
The circumstances Of his registration
are not recalled by the members of the
Board, but his name, Is of course, re-
corded in their books.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-15
SUNS RAYS KILL WELL
KNOWN MONTGOMERIANS

! .
The sickness Mr.. Halling at nrst
thought little Of. and he continued to WORK
in spite Of it. As he continued. however,
he rapidly grew weaker. and in a very
few minutes after the stroke came on.
was forced to descend to the ground.
Immediately he was taken to his home.
and physician summoned.
Under the physieian's attention he at
first appeared to rally. and for q time his
recovery seemed likely. Yesterday. how
ever, he corpmenced to sink. and at 7:15
O'Clock last evening ne passed away.
Mr.. Halling came to Montgomery about
six years ago, from Winnepeg, Canada.
and resided here continually since that
time, following his. painters trade, and
becoming well known and popular
throughout the city
He was a native OF Sundsvaii Sweden,
where he was born in 1913, and where
he married his wife. who survives him
Nine years ago they emigrated to Canada
and three years later came to Montgom'
cry. 8@
Mr.. Halling viii be buried this after
noon.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-15
AMERsoN's BODY FOUND.
Old Man Died from Bursting Of
Blood Vessel.

Evergreen, July IA Special) 1.-THE body
of Ben ANDERSON was found Saturday
night. Last Tuesday, in comapny with a
man by the name of Hall, Mr.. Anderson
left home to look for some cattle in the
woods. Not returning home with Hail.
a search was instituted for him. For
two or three days and nights 1t was con-
tlnued without success. Learning that
an old man was seen across the river
late Tuesday night. the searching party
secured that part of the county and sue
ceeded in finding his dead body near the
roadside, he having died, presumably,
Friday night.
An inquest was held and 1t was ascer-
tanned that death was produced by the
bursting of a blood vessel.
Mr.. Anderson was over 80 years of age,
and his mind was not clear. 1t is sup
posed that in attempting to go home he
got the wrong road until he became ex-
hausted and died. He was an excellent
man. numbering his friends by the score
in this county. He leaves devoted and
aged wife and several children t
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-15
conpressional Committed.

The Democratic Executive Committee
of the Ninth Congressional District VIII
meet here tomorrow. The meeting VIII
be called to order at noon tomorrow IN
the Chancery courtroom by Hon. e. X
Campbell, chairman. 1t is almost aDso-
lutely certain that the committee VIII or
der a primary for the nomination OF a
Congressman; that the date OF the pr.-
mary will be August %. the GATE on whien
the general State primary Is to be held
and that the primary plan. including the
qualifications for voters. will conform
to that adopted by the Democratic state
Executive Committee at Montgomery
last week. No opposition to the renom,
tnation of Hon. Oscar W. UNDERWOOD
has been suggested and that gentleman
Is assured a walk-over.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-15
Mina WORK Resumed.

Work was resumed this morning at
nearly all the coal mines in the state
where the members of the United Mine
Workers of America have been idle since
July /. The wage contract was signed
Friday afternoon late. but only few or
the smaller mines attempted to start up
Saturday. President Ely Flynn Of the
miners organization went to Mary Lee
today to Investigate a little grievance
about some scales; Secretary j. l.. Clemo
and Vice-President b. l.. Greer went TO
Dudley, in Tuscaloosa County, to make
a contract with that company. while w.
r.. Farley and Joe Hollier went to Al
drich to make a contract with the Mon
tevaIlo Coal and Transportation COM
pany. The mines of companies belong
ing to the Alabama Coal Operators AS
ISOLATION started up today without any
further wage scale signing. More than
1900 men resumed work today at coal
mines in the State, and by the end OF the
week it is believed the rolling mills and
other industries which have suffered Tor
the want of coal, will be able to resume
oneration,
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-15
THE. COHORTS CALLED
JOHNSTON CONFERENCE TO BE
HELD IN BIRMINGHAM.
It VIII Be Determined Whether the
Ex-Governor win Enter the
Race Against Gov. w.
D. felix's.

Birmingham, July H.-(Special )--Wed-
nesday conference of the friends of
Captain Joseph F. Johnston, former gov
ernor of Alabama. will be held in Biz
mingham. The gathering. SO it is stated,
will not be very large, but will repre-
sent every portion Of the State, invita-
tions having been sent out to the differ
ent counties.
The following statement was given out
this morning by close friend Of former
Governor Johnston:
This il q conference of the men who
began the fight for the primary and VINO
pushed that fight to a successful issue.
We may discuss the primary plan adopt
Committee and talk of matters in con-
nection Herewith. but really can give
you no forecast of the proceedings
Ii is probable the conference will de-
termine whether Governor Johnston will
announce his candidacy for the governor
ship. 1t is generally anticipated that
Captain Johnston will be a candidate. A
forecast of this announcement was given
last week when Captain Johnston stated
that he would have an announcement
this week The fact is, according to the
best information, Captain Johnston does
not want to run. but may feel that he
Is IOTceu " uo % W hcnssh - R"iAs.NN-'
exigencies.
There Is some disappointment among
the Johnston following that former Gov
ernor w. c. Oates did not enter the
gubernatorial race, and are now renew
ing the cry for Captain Johnston to come
out. 1t Is shrewdly suspected by some
politicians that the purpose of this con-
florence IL to draft platform and to pre-
pare an address to the people OF Ala
bama-in other words to shell the woods
| In advance of Captain Johnston's appear
ance upon the field.
The following circular invitation has
| been sent out to those supposed TO be
opposed to Governor Jelks:
(Confidential)
Birmingham, Ala, July L, 1917.
Dear Slr-The State Committee having
taken action and having fixed an unus-
uaiiy early day for the primary. ana II
being considered important that there
| should be harmonious action by those
| who have secured the concessions made
| by the committee, conference is called
| to assemble'at this place on Wednesday
| the 18th instant, at noon. This meeting
will be OF vital consequence to those wnt
believe that the people and not the poll
| tIcians should select our officials. You
are earnestly requested to be present ane
| authorized to invite any gentlemen II
| your section In sympathy.
Yours truly,
r. +. Wetmore,
| Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-15
Johan A. Halling Succumbs
to the Heat.
Overcome While in Mid-Air Painting
stesple Of Dexter Avenue
Methodist church--Fun-
eral Takes Place Today.

( AS the result of sunstroke sustained
just a week ago, John Alfred Holling,
yesterday died at his home. $50 Adams
Street.
Mr. Halling was stricken while at work
painting the steeple Of the Dexter Ave-
nue. Methodist Church. Suddenly. as he
was working away In mid-ar, he felt III.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-15

/. The encampment - the state cavalry
squadron began today at East Lake, near
here To- troops ID Of Birmingham and
A Of AontE emery. are. in camp, and b Of
Cawden and c Of Selma being due to
arrive BY tomorrow morning. Major
James r. sBeck Is commander. He arriv-
ed last night from Selma The regular
routine begins tomorrow. Large num-
bers Of people are expected to visit East
Lake as the cavalry encampnient is some
what OF novelty to the people.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-15
Roller Makers Quit Work.

One hundred and seven boilermakers.
belonging to the union. went out on
strike in the immediate Birmingham dis
trict this morning because proprietors
of shops refused to grant the demands
for IS cents per hour. The boilermakers
have been getting 30 cents an hour. The
steel plant at Ensley, the Linn Iron
Works in the city, Mems & Fulton Iron
Works at North Birmingham and one or
two other shops, are affected. The strik-
ers have opened headquarters in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-15
The New Plow Plant.

Announcement is MADE that the Austin
Bryan Manufacturing Company. makers
Of steel pillow points and other Implements,
will start up their plant again at Ensley
next week. A large number OF men are
given employment at this institution. The
plant closed down several weeks ago for
repairs fF
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-15
TO CALL A PRIMARY.
executive Committee Of the Third
District Called to Meet.

District Called TO meet.
Union Springs, July II. -(speciafl-Pur-
suant to the instruction given by the ias,
Democratic Congressional Convention o.
the Third District, Chairman Rainer OF
the Executive Committee has issued the
folIowinr notice to the members Of the
committee: :. 800,
Union Springs. Ala, July u, 1917.
Dear sIr-The Democratic Executive
Committee of the Third Congressional
District OF Alabama is hereby called 70
meet at Union Springs July 10. 1902, al
- o'clock noon for the purpose OF order
ing primary election for the nominal
ton of Democratic candidate for repre-
sentative firm said district In the Fifty
eighth Congress and TO transact sucn
other business that may come before the
committee. Please be present.
Yours truly.
SIP. Rainer, Chairman.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-15
John L. Sighted.

Kansas City Journal.
The Hon. Ben Tillman has been engaged
for the Chautauquanj lecture course again.
II is puzzling to understand why the
Chautauquan people discriminate against
the Hon. John l.. Sullivan.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-15

admits throwing stone, but did not
strike Rives. The latter cannot recover.
The police are after others who are sup
posed to have been In the mob.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-15

No man can vote in the Demo
cratic primary for State officers, leg
islators and Congressman unless he
is a registered voter.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-15

Noah King. a negro in East Hale while
resisting the constable yesterday, was
shot. He attacked the constable with a
hoe.
A. M. Tunstall has announced in the
county papers as a candidate for the
legislature from Hale. Everybody knows
that in his hands the interests of his
constituents will be well looked after.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-15

II there is any old fashioned instinct
in woman, II shows itself when she gets
on train. If going no more than ten
miles she will take a lunch basket
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-15

When man is getting in seven hours
OF sound, sweet sleep every night is the
time when his wife begins to worry fer
fear he ought to be getting seven and a
half.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-15

Hon. b. B. Conner of Birmingham adj
dressed large number of citizens at the
court house here this afternoon. Mr..
Corners speech related solely to railroads
and the railroad commission. He spoke
of the excess In freight rates in this
State over those Of Georgia, and strongly
advocated the election of the railroad
commission by the people,, and thought
the commission should beA vested with
power to fix rates.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-15
NEeRoEs BREAK JAZZ.

Two Escaped from the Hale County
\ Prison-Pursued by Sheriff.
Greensboro. July 14.-(Special. )-Friday
about p. m. two negro men, Henry
Acorn and Willie Hinton escaped from
the county jail. On account of the in
tense heat they had been taken out. Of
the cages and allowed the privileges of
the halls liz the upper story. The sheriff
and deputies went Immediately in pur-
suit, but so far have failed to overtake
the fugitives
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-15

Ben Hampton. negro man suspected OF
having some knowledge Of the murder OF
Leola Washington, the negro girl who
was outraged last week, was arrested
and lodged in Jail this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-15

Steel Shipped to Pittsburg.
Steel biilets are now being shipped to
the Pittsturg Steel Company, Pittsburg,
Pa, from Ensiey. The order is for 2,50t
tons and was booked for come time.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-15
WAS POSTPONED.
The Perry Sunday School conyen-
ton Deferred.

9f ZION UeIeffeu.
Uniontown. July Especial. 1.-The
County Sunday School Convention, which
was to have convened in Mt. Zion Church
in Old Town Beat yesterday has been
deferred by its superintendent r. y.
I.oveless. as many Of the speakers had
engagements elsewhere, 1t is proba-
BILE the convention will not meet until
after the primaries.
The legislative race in this county Is
becoming quite interesting. The towns
stand for dispensary and the profits,
while the country districts favor the dis
pensary and a fifty per cent division of
the profits. At present four candidates
are in the field with a possibility of one
or two others entering. Hon, j. b. Chris
tan is being urged by some of his friends
to make the race. He being chairman Of
the County Executive Committee rs well
known and very popular over the county.
The new two story home, being built
for L. J. Pake by Contractor Hitchcock.
Is nearing completion and Is the first
home to be built on Morgan Avenue.
which was recently opened by the council
L. P. Nonnemacher whose leg was
amputated a few days ago, did not re-
cover from the effects of the gangrenous
poison and was buried Friday with
Pythial honors.
During the months of July and August
arrangements have been made by the
various churches to have union services
at night Alternating from one church to
the other.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-15

Rev. ]. d. Fleming, a Presbyterian
evangelist from Mississippi is holding a
series of meetings at the Baptist Church
Much interest is being manifested.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-15

Owing to strikes and the irregularity in
keeping a SUPPLY of coal on hand, the
Eufaula cotton mills will begin In
short time to use wood for fuel In max
ing steam.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-07-15
TO FORCE HARRISON IN,
Meeting at opeiika to Urge His
Candidacy for Governorship.

opeIika. July 14-(special.) -There was
an Important political meeting here today
and rumor says 1t was concerning Gen
eral George p Harrison. The strictes'
secrecy was evidently maintained as very
few knew of it. The purpose OF the meet
ing was, II is said. to either induce Gen
eral Harrison TO make the race Tor Coy
ernor or 10 attend Joe Johnstons meet
ing in Birmingham Wednesday.
None of General Harrison's old time
supporters was in the meeting and they
were not informed of II. His past poll.
teal enemies are doing all the whoopinl
for him now.