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Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-02-06
Pitts Photo Studio,
Hattiesburg, Miss.
A SUGGESTION.

AS the present dead lock- in the
municipal affairs of the city seems to
be prolonged indefinitely, thereby
greatly injuring the progress and
prosperity of the city, would itssnot be
graceful act in the mayor and board
of aldermen to return their commits
sions to the city and "slip down and
out" and let new election be or
dered@ This is solution by which
the people will be able to right all
wrongs and vindicate the right of
the just and deserving. Suppose it
does go TO cOurt-it matters but lit
tie which side wins and there will be
an appeal and the case kept in court
for a period of not less than one year,
possibly two. In this time chaos
will be supreme Let rs reason to-
gether, lay aside all ambition and
prejudices and subordinate all per-
sonal feelings and interests TO the
good of the city. The scriptures tell
Us tThat two cannot walk together
except they be agreed. Then let us
have new deaf'' and the people
will know how TO draw III the
next game. Thus grim-visaged war
will smooth her wrinkled front and
in mutual and unbroken ranks
march on our way" The incumbent
need not fear the people if they are
right, as the next election will either
vindicate or condemn somebody.
SENEX.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-02-06

Call at the MeLendon Business Col
lege Saturday and make a purchase
ola scholarship for your son and
daughtre. You could nto ankle a
better investment. The present age
demands more business men and wo-
men, and to be thorough business
man or woman requires q thorough
knowledge of the business branches.
College in the Montague building.
Main street, in front of the First Ma
tional Bank
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-02-06
EPWORTH LEAGUE.
Program for Sunday Very interest,
ing One to Be Held at Court
ST. Methodist Church.

Topic-Bible lessons From Men
That Failed.
Scripture Lesson-Gen. 4, s12:
Samuel, 3, TIA; Judges, Is, 2o21;
Samuel, Is, 1929.
Bible References-No. 1, P. E.
Lewis, Gen. 3, 119; No. 2, George
Trotter, Numbers, 20, 7l3; No. 8,
Marvin Owens, Deut. 81, 1921; No. 4,
Miss Sudie Robinson, James.1, So;
No. 8, Miss Jessie Robinson, John,
2, 1417; No. 6, Miss Mamie Cook,
Matt. 81, SO.
Topic Discussed by A. NJ.
Jackson
Selection-Miss Evelyn Cook.
To be Led by-S. Fl. Wallace.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-02-06

Wiley P Billiard did not bring his
brother, who was badly injured from
fall at Sumrall last Monday, to the
Inirmary last night as he was ex-
pected TO do. The attending physi-
clan thought it best not to disturb
him. He is reported to be getting
along very we'll.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-02-06
WHAT IS THE MATTER +?

Special sales of meats at the Gem
Market. The action of the mayor
an board cuts no figure with the Gem.
Full line of fresh meats on hand.
Prices for Saturday only:
Rib Roast or Stew, &c per pound.
Pork Stew, 12c per pound.
Pork Ham, 15c per pound.
Sir Loin and Round Steak, l0c per
pound.
Kansas City, just received, loo per
pound.
Get your orders III early and give
Us time to get them out. Thanking
you for your patronage,
J. E. BEASLEY, Proprietor.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-02-06

At the board meeting last night a
committee was appointed to ascertain
the cost, ETC.. of building an addition
to the market house. The addition
is to be made on the vacant lot,
which belongs to the city hall and
Thompson's livery stable. Doubtless
the committee will return favorable
report and ths addition will be put
in.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-02-06
Money to Loan.

Parties desiring short loans can be ac-
commodated. Loans made on personal
property. B. It. Johnson, at citizen Of
fee. feb4tf
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-02-06

Wood Bros Show Monday, Feb. 8
Admission loo and Csc. feb3-5t
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-02-06

There was no mayors court this
morning. It seems that everybody is
getting good, sworn off, as it were.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-02-06

The indications are that we are to
have some more bad weather.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-02-06

tiesburg ever exepcts to strike now
is the time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-30
The Chamberlain Tariff Policy.

Mr.. Chamberlain's tariff policy is of
worldwide interest. If it should be
adopted both Germany and the United
States would have to take cognizance in
their own tariff policies of it's operations.
But the argument in favor of partial re-
vision of the Dingley law does not rest in
the slightest degree upon Mr. Chamber
lain's proposition. 1t was formulated be-
fore that was announced. and it rests upon
conditions that are now in existence.
Whether Great Britain goes upon the pro-
lection tack or not, the tariff schedules
applying to certain American Industries
should be lowered in the interests of a fair
and equitable scheme of American taxa
ton. Figures fixed for starvation times
will easily bear revision in times of flush
and plenty. The year of the lean kline was
1897. The year of the fatted kline to date
is 1903.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-30
Mobs and the Law.

a correspondent writing to the New YORK
Sun on the subject of the Wilmington hor-
ror says: Lynch law is a manifestation OF
a lack of confidence in the law and the Off
GERS of the law.
This applies to but very few cases. Lynch
law has become a savage fad. 1t is APP
pealed to nine times In ten by those who
care nothing about the law. and know
nothing about the execution of justice,
whether it is swift or slow. They simply
have a desire to take matters into their
own hands. If halted for moment when
on one of their frenzied errands and inter-
rogated on the subject, they could not give
the names of the officers of the local courts;
they would not know whether the courts
were then in session, or when the person
they were seeking would be tried in the
regular course of procedure. About all
such matters they are not only ignorant
but wholly Indifferent. They are out for
blood on their own hook and blood they
will have.
We are always assured that the mob
was composed of reputable citizens. This
is seldom true. AS rule reputa bic citizens
do not easily lose their heads and engage
in such forbidding business AS rule the
mob spirit is confined to the least reputable
Lynch him. when an officer is proceed
ing with his prisoner to Jail is usually raised
either by some excitable creature who IS
himself harmless enough, or by some char
acterless tough who is ready at all times
to defy the law and outrage decency. But
once the cry is raised it seiZes upon crowd
only half informed of what the matter is,
and it is with difficulty that the prisoner
can be protected from violence at the hands
of those who have dashed themselves into
fury solely with the cry.
Most fads pass of their own accord.
They soon pail upon those who adopt them.
But this fad must be grappled with. 1t is
sowing the seeds of savagery and anarchy
in every direction. 1t is brutalizing both
men and women. Not the least appalling
incident connected with the Wilmington
tragedy is the gathering of crowds at the
scene of the burning of the wretch, White.
and the carrying away of sprigs and
branches of bushes souvenirs. Think of
how interesting and precious such things
must be. with their reminder not only of
Whites fate. but of his revolving offense!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-30

and the Scotchman supremacy happy. to the
laundering down-pour. Everything is damp.
The warm days only suffice to squeeze
enough moisture out of the ground to sat
urate the clothing and to make the houses
smell musty. Under the circumstances one
welcomes the rainfall, for then the damp
ness does not offend by its sickness The
rain gauge at the weather bureau must be
tagged by such continuous performance
If ever the sun gets started again, doubt
less there will be enough heat to make the
kickers of today happy beyond words. But
a rational view of the case leans toward
judicious admixture of the two elements.
If the sun would shine consistently few
hours each day, say between 10 and q
o'clock, it might rain or driZzle or just
much as it wished beyond those
hours. The resort people feel that they
have been sadly buncoed by nature this
year. No one can confidently start out to
dance on the green or to ride on the flying
horses or to shoot the chute or to listen TO
the band without carrying an armful of i'm
pedmenta. a macintosh. an umbrella,
pair or overshoes. a box of cough drops, a
bottle of liniment. palm-leaf fan and an
extra collar. Pleasuring is greatly compli-
Gated these days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-30
Pittsburg's Scandal.

There is a possibility that re relations of
a shocking nature will result from the in
quest now being held in the case of the late
ex-Recorder Brown of Pittsburg. who re-
signed in i'll health from office some months
ago Brown was named by Governor Ston"
for that position, succeeding the mayor who
was legislated out of office by TIE ripper
bills. He had stormy time % i. with the
politicians He evidently tried to do his
duty as the municipal head. but he found
his way hampered at every turn by the
gang of ward workers who had manipulated
things in the past with free hand to their
own advantage and the detrirent of the
taxpayers. Finally MT Browns health
gave way under the strain and he relin-
pushed his Office and went to New York
for rest On his return froil the metrop-
oils he was suddenly taken seriously Ill
end soon he died. There were faint whis-
pers of foul play. but certificate of death
from natural causes was issued AMI the
matter was regarded as thing of the
past. But Browns relatives did rot under
stand the circumstances of his final illness
and they insisted upon exhuu.ation of
the body. which resulted in tn. disclosure
of evidences of cyanide of potassium pois-
oning. They persisted in their ,ndeavors
it is now hearing evidence. 1t has heard.
for instance. that the coroner who OBLIGATED
on the occasion of Browns death ordered
the attending physicians to make out the
natural causes certificate. There appears
to have been no reason for suicide and the
poison found is not part of any remedy
which the late recorder would be likely 10
take for his ills. The suspicion is growing
that there were reasons why the political
henchmen who had made his official life
miserable should want him out of the Way
of later disclosures. The circumstances of
his resignation indicated that he had under
taken to accomplish certain reforms but
had failed. 1t is to be hoped that the whole
truth will be exposed so that the suspicious
which now linger in the public mind may
be brought to the climax of definite GRIM
inal charges or may be finally destroyed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-30
Cotton.

Whether in consequence of heavy ar
tificial demand caused by the recent bull
raid in Wall street or because Of the
that the visible cotton supply. upon which
the spinners of this country and England
depend, Is insufficient for the worlds pur
poses. The bull movement of a few weeks
ago, the financial effects of which have not
yet passed, caused an unprecedented buy
ing and a gigantic huctuation of the price
before harvesting. This movement was in
part based upon the natural shortage Of
the crop and in part upon the increase in
the demand for raw materials Under
binary circumstances a short crop was had
enough. But to have that dread enemy of
the planter the boil weevil. make it's APP
pearance in the fields was aSsuredly last
straw" There is yet hope that the monthly
crop report will allay the fears of the mar
ket to some extent. But even under the
most favorable circumstances there re-
mains the almost certain conclusion that
the cotton area is not large enough today
to supply the market More people are
wearing clothes than ever before and the
mills cannot spin fast enough to supply the
cloth for them. A failure of our cotton
fields to meet the foreign demand will cause
parts OF the world. The great Nile dam at
Assouan will. 1t is expected. result in
material increase in the cotton bearing area
of Egypt. which may profit by the expected
American deficiency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-30
A Very Frank Virginian.

Representative Maynard of Virginia is
quoted as follows by the Washington Post:
I'm NV opinion the delegations from the
southern states in the next democratic ma
tional convention will say to their brother
democrats from the north: Name any man
Won choose, with whom you believe the
party has Il good chance to win, and we OF
the south will accept him and deliver MN
our electoral votes.
The southern democrats. them have no
policies to recommend to the country. Any
old platform will do for them. They prefer
Mr.. German. but Judge Parker or anybody
else will answer. Their sole desire is to
win at the polls. Is it unfair to say that
this means simply and only struggle for
the offices? For if the south imposes no
conditions before the election, what voice
could she be expected to have In anything
but patronage after the election? Would
not a democratic President so chosen be
justified after remembering her literally in
the division of the spoils in calling the &C
count square? Would he care to consult
about the larger matters of government
with men whose support at the polls he
had been able to command without single
promise on his part?
One of the most powerful brother demo-
Gratis from the north is Charles T. Muir
ply, at present the leader OF IaInnany
Hall. He directs the fortunes of an or
ganiza ton without whose active assistance
no democrat may hope to carry the state
of New York. He is graduate of a GIN
mill. His money and influence were &C
uuired while serving behind the bar. OF
governmental policies he knows nothing.
About corralling the boys and voting
them on election day for anybody or any
thing acceptable to the machine he knows
everything. This man will in all prob
ability be d delegate to the next democratic
national convention, and 1t is to him and
such as he that the section represented in
part in our national Legislature by Morgan
and Pettus Bailey and CulberSon. Daniel
and Martin. Bacon and Clay. Bate and Car
mack all men of education and distinction.
is to look for inspiration and guidance in
a question of the highest possible import
ance to the fortunes of the whole country.
The democratic tail is invited to wag the
dog and wag it in any way it chooses
affairs be stated in a way showing more
clearly or convincingly the necessity for
her sake as well as for the countrys of a
change down there? Does not Mr.. May
nard confess that the south is using her
power in national affairs for the smallest
ends. and in doing so is abdicating great
functions to allies many of whom are in
capable of good government and unworthy
of public confidence?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-30

the clerical or the landlord influences The
socialist strength is chiefly in the cities
The socialists as a body gained twenty
three votes The only other gains were
made by the Poles and the Agrartan and
Peasants League. Bavarian movement
of a populstic tendency. The latter or
sanization is a negligible quantity as yet
in the imperial parliament. All the gains
made by these three bodies aggregate
twenty-nine. The losses are thus divided:
Free conservatives 1, national liberals z,
Richter radicals 6. Barth radicals 8. south
German radicals 1, Alsatians 1. anti-Sem-
ties 1. Hanoverians 4. independents s. Thus
the radical organizations. distinctly so
called. lost twelve votes, and 1t may De as
sumed that most If not all of these contrib
uted to the twentythree gained by the
socialists. Presumably a. large part of the
losses sustained by the independents as
classed by this title, went to the socialists
also.
AS in $685. the clericals and conservatives
combined have no majority OF the total
body. numbering, as then. 1d members, OF
forty-five short of control Thus the bal
ance of power is held by scattered body
But unlike the situa ton in 1898 the social
lists as a party have distinct predomi-
nance over the other independent organi-
cations. leading the next largest body by
thirty votes.
The drift toward socialism is significant
rather than important. in view of the main
tenance by the government of its former
precise strength If there is IN tact a
tendency to consolidate all the anti-govern-
ment forces the position of the crown might
become uncomfortable. But there are
reichstag ways of keeping the Independent
factions we'll split. However, at the rate
of gain just displayed it will not require
many general elections to bring the social
list strength well to the front as a COM
manding force in all the parliamentary
equations. This marked increase in Ger
many must be considered in the light or
the swelling of the socialist vote in TINS
country last November in the various eiec-
lions held throughout the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-30
A Juicy June.

OF all extraordinary months in an extra
ordinary season this month of June, 1908,
takes the prize. One day is cold enough to
make an overcoat a comfortable article OF
attire. while the next day is warm enough
to cause felt hat to be regarded with
loathing. The umbrella is working over
time A clear sky in the morning causes
the citizen to step forth serenely confident
that the end of the deluge Is at hand and
that the weather Is about to become set
tied" BY noon the sky Is grayed over with
scattered clouds. by o'clock everything
is dismally overcast. and by base ball time
the drixzle has begun again and tine
rooter knows not whether to pass it all up
and go home or take chances on a rain
check. The rain Is OF all varieties. from the
fine mist that makes the exiled Londoner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-30
The Lynching Madness.
From the Chicago Tribune.

Yesterday three more negroes were
lynched, this time in Georgia. the alleged
crime of the victims being murder This
makes total of forty-nine lynchings since
January l and of eighteen during the pres
ent month. 1t also makes nine Iynchings
in Georgia since the year began. These three
negroes were not lynched for 1.-The usual
crime the southern papers say. though
criminal assault Is not the usual crime.
There was no doubt that they would be
tried, found guilty and punished. There
was no question of the failure of justice
in the case. No negro murderer once ar
rested in the south ever escaped. What
is the explanation? Since the lynching of
White at Wilmington negroes have been
lynched every day. Is it mania for
lynching. a passion for killing? And where
is IL to end? Is public sentiment so VIII
ated or is law so weak that justice no
longer can be administered?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-30
Wisdom.

King Solomon was wondrous wise.
He still retains the knowledge prize.
Though challenges have oft appeared
His fame Is still the most revered.
And yet 1 doubt if he could tell
Why Wall street prices sometimes swell
And then collapse with one sad shock
Despite the earnings of the stock
Nor could he understand just why,
When noble steeds go speeding by.
The horse that ought to finish first
Of all contenders proves the worst.
He was the wonder of his day.
But 1t. alas. is safe to say
That things which now are said and done
Would BATTLE cen King Solomon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-30

An analysis of this table Is instructive
1t indicates steady concentration of the
small independent parties under a single
designation and with an avowed aim. while
the two chief supports of the government.
the clerical and the conservative parties,
remain precisely where they stood in 1898.
The coincidence of the membership figures
Of those two bodies with their strength FIVE
years ago is In some respects remarkable
These legislators are chosen from districts
where the voters are easily controlled In.
the government interest. either through
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-30
IF They Had the Auto!
From the Roanoke Times

The reckless bicycle rider continues TO
be the source of irritating menace to the
people of this city. We say reckless"
advisedly for it is more from careless than
rapid wheeling that accidents usually
cur and against such character of Offense
every reasonable safeguard and penalty
should be provided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-30

The various factions of Oyster Bay were
at least unanimous in the determination
that the President ought to be heartily
welcomed.
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Pennypackeristic.
From the Philadelphia North American

The breadth and depth of the Penny
packer mind may be guessed-there Is no
instrument delicate enough to measure its
dimensions-from its products. The gov
ernor refused to honor requisiton from
Maryland because the warrant charged
that horse had been taken and Carried
away and he says a man cannot carry
a horse. Professor Lodge should secure the
aid of Pennypa cker in splitting atoms into
ions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-30
Advice.

Charley, dear" said young Mrs. Torkins
some red. white and blue celluloid cir
cles dropped out of his vest II wish you
would learn to play progressive euchre."
Why"
Because if you win at that game you
get something useful, instead of these little
medals"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-30
SHOOTING STARS.
Business.

so your daughter is engaged to the
titled foreigner"
II don't know that she's exactly
gagged answered Mr.. Cumrox. But I
think 1 may say that we have an option
on him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-30

war Of determination is being conducted
In remote Chinese province. The Chinese
cannot claim that the foreign devils are
the only people who are sometimes deficient
in humane consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-30

The cattlemen are talking of war on the
beef trust. If the consumer can do any
thing to help he can be depended on to en-
list at the nearest recruiting station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-30

The mosquito finds that there are COM
pensations in life. The hardships of the
window screen are offset by the facilities
offered by the openwork stockings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-30
Generosity.

The man who says he likes to work
We hold him in affection rare.
We let him do his stint of toll
And likewise offer him our share.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-30

Boston has welcomed the Christian Sci
entists with characteristic courtesy But
the old school practitioners there will re-
main in business as usual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-30

The man who says ice water is dangerous
is on hand as usual this summer. but Is not
making any difference in the profits of the
ice man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-30

Every now and then some critic declares
that some writer's of sea yarns know moth
ing about sailoring. The public doesn't
care 80 long as the stories are exciting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-30
Socialists in the Reichstag.

The second ballots for members of the
German reichstag have now all been cast
and the imperial parliament finally elect
ed will stand follows. it is cabled as
compared with the results of the balloting
five years ago:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-30

Mr.. Hanna can be depended on not to
rock the political boat in which he is trav-
cling. whether he happens to like all the
other passengers not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-30

If the kaiser's abilities for sociability con-
tinue to develop. he will be able to dis
Iense with the services of Prince Henry