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Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-03-24
j. j. Newman's Entire Saw Mill Plant Here
Went Up in Smoke About O'clock.
No Water and the Firemen Could Practically Do
Nothing--Thousands of Dollars Swept Away
and Many Out of Employment.

The most disastrous fire that has
taken place in this city since Christ
mas o year ago when one block of
Hattiesburg went up in smoke, oc-
cured at Newman's mill late yesterday
evening, sweeping away the entire
mill property, leaving nothing but
the planning mill.
It is not yet fully known how the
fire originated, but stated it was
caused from the friction Of some Of
the machinery.
department turned out promptly, but
unfortunately it could be Of but little
service. We are told by Mr.. Smith,
secretary Of hte fire department, that
no water could be had, by some
means the two fine artesian wells,
flowing nearly three hundred gallons
per minute, having been by some
means cut of, very likely for the
purpose Of repairing the pipes. At
any rate there was no flow and the
firemen could render but little service.
Is seemed that the fire broke out just
at the wrong time, as heretofore the
company has had the greatest abun-
dance of water, and besides the Hat.
tiesburg fire department has we'll
equipped fire company Of its own with
all the necessary hose and trained
men. When it is remembered that
the city water supply does not extend
to the Newman lumber plant and the
fact that its waterworks were useless
owing to some mishap to the pipes or
other cause, the fire of course had full
sweep and all the firemen could do was
to fold their arms and see the wrok Of
destruction go on.
It is not yet estimated what the ac-
tual loss is or how much insurance
was carried. A telephone message
from the company to the Progress
stated that the exact amout of insur.
ance had not yet been ascertained,
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-03-24

Mr.. Davidson, the manager, being
absent, but it may be presumed that
the company carried pretty good
insurance.
The Newman lumber company peo-
pie worked at this mill perhaps over
q thousand men. That means
several thousand men, women and
children throughout this section Of the
country who were dependent upon that
plant for q living. The payroll has
been stopped and these people very
likely will suffer and the business in
terests Of the city will suffer. These
people will have to go elsewhere te
ret employment or wait for the re-
butlding Of the plant. At any rate il
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-03-24
BOARD OF HEALTH EXAMINATION
IN JACKSON MAY J,
Special to the Daily Progress.

Special to the Daily Progress.
Jackson, March 24.-The annual
meeting Of the state board of health
for the purpose of examining appli-
-cants for license to practice medicine,
will be held in jackson on the 18th of
May, lasting three days. The state
board of dental examiners will hold
it's annual examination at the same
time, and it is expected that the two
gatherings will bring about two hun
dred applicants to the city.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-03-24
One FARE ROUND TRIP.
Account Reunion of u. G. VS.. and
Laying of Corner Stone Rail-
roads Have Reduced Rates.

Special to the Daily Progress.
Jackson, March 24.-All railroads
operating in Mississippi have an
nounced rate Of one fare for the
round trip on account of the annual
reunion of the United Confederate
Veterans and the laying of the corner
stone of the new million dollar state
house, both events to take place on
the 3rd of June. 1t is expected that
fully ten thousand veterans of the
civil war in addition to the various
civic and military bodies and other
visitors will be present during the
celebration and reunion, and the task
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-03-24
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

White lies often break out as
tombstones.
Truth fears nothing so much as
solitary confinement
Our friends often think Of us as
our enemies speak of us.
Hoping against hope is like bet
ting on another mans game.
No, Cordelia, meremaids do not
tie their hair with marine bands.
The man who never made a mis-
take in his life is still unmarried.
A man of mark is one whose sigma
lures looks like the end of sawbuck.
If mans wife has been the max
ing of him she doesn't allow him to
forget it.
A mans mistakes come from forget
ting details; woman's from remem-
bering them.
No sooner does man bring up q
new theory than others proceed to
vote it down.-Chicaso News.
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is sad blow to Hattiesburg, and
while the Progress is sympathizing
with Hattiesburg it will not fail to
express its sympathy to the Newman
lumber company which has done so
much for the upbuilding of this city
and has given employment to hun
dreds Of worthy laborers.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-03-24
United Confederate Veterans Re-
Union at New Orleans, May Io
10 to 22, 1903.

Account Of the United Confederate
Veterans Re- Union. New Orleans, May
10 to %, 1903, the Queen and Crescent
Route will sell round trip tickets to
New Orleans at late of one cent per
mile Travelled. plus arbitraries, tickets
to be sold on May 10, II, IS, 19, 20 and
q and for trains scheduled 10 arrive
New Orleans forenoon of May 90, 1903,
with final limit to may "a, 1908. Ex-
tension of final limit leaving New Or
leans may be had to date not later
than June Is, 1908, upon deposit Of
tickets with the special agent in New
Orleans, not later than May "a and
upon payment Of fee of fifty (5O cents
at the time of deposit.
This is an extremely low rate the
Queen and Crescent Route is offering
to the pubic and no one should miss
the opportunity of visiting New Or
leans on this occasion.
Full detsils may be had upon applica-
ton 10 any ticket agent Of the Queen
and Crescent Route.
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Hattiesburg Drug Co.

of entertaining the assembly will be
the largest that has ever been under
taken by the capital city.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-03-24
Spring Festival, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Nav DO, 1904.

On account Of the Chattanooga
Spring Festival, May 9th to 9th in
Tuscumbia Ala, Middlesboro KY.
Sollico Tenn, Morristown, Tenn. Oh
liver Springs, Tenn, Atlanta, Ga, and
intermediate stations, to Chattanooga
and return at rate of one fare for the
round trip plus twenty-five cents.
Tickets will be sold May 4th to 9th in
elusive, with final limit May IL, 1908.
For further information call on any
Ticket agent OF the Southern Railway.
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YOUNGEST MAN ON
SUPREME BENCH.
Special to the Daily Progress.

4
Jackson, March 24.-Hon. J. H.
Price, the new associate justice of the
Mississippi supreme court, is thought
to be the youngest man ever appointed
to the supreme bench in this state,
being only 81 years of age. He has
been engaged in the practice of law
only thirteen years, but his legal
career has been a notable success.
This is the first Office he has ever held.
NEWS NOTES.
Crossville is one of the Tennessee
towns in which there has been and
will be no agitation to incorporate
under the Adams bill. Crossville
never had saloon. hasn't one now,
and, according to the Chronicle.
"never will have one. e:.''-Chattanoo
Times.
Billiard experts in congress yield
the palm to Senator Mallory of
Florida, whose work with the cue is
Of the highest order. Only Congress
man Cochran of Missouri and Congress
man Lanham of Texas are supposed
to be in his class and both concede
the Florida mans superior skill.
Mamma, Mamma, George struck
me ON the chimp "Why did he do
that ?" "Cause he couldn't reach
my nose ''-Cleve1and Plain Dealer.
A splendid funeral procession was
proceeded from Hongo, Japan, to bury
the remains Of Tarof, the head of q
gambling den, when the police stop
ped the ceremony, as the deceased was
believed to be an escaped convict.
The accusation was found to be true,
and the dead man VISA taken to the
prison burial ground.
Mrs. Smith-Did you ever notice
what a way Mr.. Slyder has of look
ing in another direction when lady
is standing in the street car? Mrs.
Black don't know that I have; but
/ have noticed him do it in church
when the contribution box came
along. Boston Transcripts.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-03-24

Every ssWhite Mountain" Refriger-
ator is made to conform to the laws of
sanitation, the laws of health. and the
perfect pre- 'ervation Of food. Sold by
Hawkins q Co. mch24tf
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-03-24

Hear Booth Lowry at court house
April 9-snbject BLACK Sunshine
mch21tf
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-03-24

J.. r. JACKSON M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Disease of the Eye, Ear.
Nose and Throat q Spec
ialty. Ofice ovec T. ].
jackson q Co.. store. -,
HATTIEsBURo MISSISSIPPI
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-11
ECzE MA
The Worlds Creates,
Skin Torture TT
Many Infants are Born
' with Eczema
It's the Only Thing Some Folks
Have Left When They Die
THE ONLY INFALLIBLE
CURE is CUTICURA

s It is in the treatment Of this most dis
Pressing of torturing and disfguring
skin and scalp humours, with loss Of
hair, that the Cuticura remedies have
achieved their greatest success. Origi-
nal in composition, scientifically COM
pounded, absolutely pure, Interchangeable
in any climate, always ready, and agree
able to the most delicate, they presentto
those suffering from Eczema the most
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know that this will be considered strong
language by those acquainted with the
character and obstinacy Of the disease
under consideration, but 1t is justified
by innumerable successes where all the
remedies and methods in vogue have
failed to cure, and, in many cases, to
relieve, even.
The first step in the treatment Of the
chronic forms is to remove the scales and
crusts and soften the skin, by warm
baths with Cuticura Soap. The scalp,
ears, elbows, hands, ankles and feet will
require frequently a thorough soaking in
order to penetrate the thickened skin
and crusts with which these parts are
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ply Cuticura Ointment, lightly at first,
and where advisable spread it on pieces
Of soft cloth and bind in pls ce. Take
the Resolvent, pills or liquid, in medium
doses. Do not use cold water in bath
ing, and avoid cold, raw winds.
Sold throughout the world: cuttcsra Resoyent, ns.
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Ave. Potter Drug Chem Corps Sole Propsietors.
u8- Send Tor "How to Cure Ecxema."
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He began to temporize II can't force
myself upon you daughter as an acquaint-
ance.''
Her fathers friends must be her
friends And If you win my gratitude by
the course have suggested, / shall think
of you as a friend
Certainly no friendship ever began in
a more curious way!'' exclaimed Break
spear, laughing. this time rather bitterly.
Somehow, he hardly knew why, he felt
thwarted; he writhed mentally under the
gnaWing irritation of defeat
My daughter herself shall give you her
photograph, as a mark Of her gratitude
for q service rendered me- said Eagle
face with an oily sweetness which. in
stead of soothing. rasped upon Break
spears nerves. Have you the papers
with you?
Yes said Jim. He had put them in
the pocket Of his travelling coat before
starting, not because he cared for them.
but from the logged determination to
defeat any new attempts of the enemy
upon his belongings. Now he had for
gotten in which pocket they had been
placed, and failed to find them at first
He could judge Of their Importance to
the other man by the wolfish eagerness
Of the gaze which well-nigh devoured him
as he made his leisurely search.
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placed the photograph and accompanying
curl of hair there, because they had been
together in the portmanteau, and because
the papers were small, loose Objects easily
scattered or lost. He did not know what
the notes meant, and did not much care,
nor had there seemed any probability Of
his ever finding out. # he had not sus-
pected that the man who had robbed him
counted his success failure because the
memoranda had not been included in the
haul Jim would very likely In the
course of a few days either have mislaid
or thrown away the papers so meaning
less to him. Everything else in the port
.manteau had appeared more interesting
in his eyes than these few half -sheets Of
paper, referring to sums of money and
the dates on which the sums had been re-
ceived.
"when I came to examine my pur-
chase" Breakspear said, slowly, IT
thought I had paid pretty high price for
what I had got. But there were two
things I excepted from displacement.
One was the photograph of a young lady,
the other lock of hair Of a rare and
beautiful color. Like most men, am an
admirer of beauty, and should have been
glad to keep the photograph and the hair.
/ was particularly annoyed when found
that you had helped yourself to them
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Eagle face seemed thoughtful, and
drummed on the window frame, his eyes
on his fingers. There are reasons why
want that photograph and the other
things" he said, after a moments ref1ec-
ton. but I'll tell you what I'll do. III
have the picture copied for you; and I'll
divide the lock Of hair between US. If
you will give me back the papers. .
THAT won't do returned Breakspear.
81 must have all or nothing.
Then it must be nothing" retorted the
man, looking vicious.
"Jin's handsome face hardened.
you've found out that I'm stronger
man than you, and it's no use showing
fight. What's to prevent my giving you
in charge at Victoria for attempted MUIR
der?"
Several things will prevent it, replied
the other you have just admitted that
you liked carrying affairs thru for your
self. Besides, II you admire the. lady
whose picture you saw, you wouldn't wish
to ruin her life by having her father tried
for murder merly because he was striving
to serve her interests. !"
Her father! It is impossible that you
should be the father OF ssuch girl as
that! cried Breakspear,s amazed and dis
cornfited. S
nevertheless, If is true Eagle face
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stared Jim In the eyes with a bold, evil
look that made him more than ever hate
full. Il am her father. It will break her
heart If you carry out your threat. II
you show yourself generous, and not only
let me go free, but return to me the pa
pers want, I shall be grateful. I will
even introduce you to my daughter, If
you wish to meet her. Tho am her
father, I may say that she is noble
creature, worthy of any mans admira-
tion."
Somehow, Jim Breakspear's heart grew
sick. It was horrible to believe that this
man stood In SO close a relationship to
such an angel of beauty as the Lady Of
the Lilies For a moment the overWhelm-
ing wish he had felt to meet her, to see
her in the flesh-far lovelier than the
counterfeit presentment as she must be-
faded. If she were this mans daugh-
ter, such meeting might bring instant
disillusion It would be better. perhaps.
to keep the ideal as he had it now.
This was the first thought; but he was
young and ardent, and the GOODNESS did
not last. Whatever came Of 1t, he must
see her, he must not lose the one chance
which perhaps might ever be granted to
him. Besides. If the girl were this mans
daughter, surely she must need friend,
q knight to protect her?
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SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS.

SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS.
Jim Breakspear, an ex-Colorado rancher, who
mas distinguished himself as Woman in the
south African war, and Is being feted In London
society, intends running down to Brighton to
see Vivian Oakley. girl he had met at several
at homes" but misses his train Stroiiing
about Victoria station he lights upon a room In
which'a sale Of derelict property Is being con-
Quoted, and is led by curiosity to bid his whole
Available money (E2o) for an old portmanteau.
He finds by Incidents the way home that
some person or persons are eager by any means
to procure possession of his purchase. On ar
irving at his lodgings, he examines his prize
and finds costumes of various nationalities, all
taken from some person who seemed to have
golden hair and five sheets of paper covered
with mysterious illusions to various localities,
dates and Of money. The photograph Is
that Of girl lovely that Breakspear feels
frresistiby compelled to follow up the mystery IN
the hope Of finding her. The same evening he Is
surprised to receive visit at his lodgings from
Miss Oakley, who Induces him to accompany her
on an errand, which, she says Is one of danger.
On his return he finds stranger had been to his
rooms with d plausible excuse and had re-
moved the contents of the portmanteau. The five
sheets Of paper, however are safe In Breakspear 8
pocket and he has renson to think from the
way In which his belongings In his rooms had
heen overhaulcd that these lad been the object
Of special, and, Of course unavailing search.
BBreakspear suspects Miss Oakley Of completely,
and. without directly charging her, endeavors to
surprise her into admission, but without erect.
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CHAPTER V.-Contlnued.
The Thing That Moved Under tho Seat.

The Thing That Moved Under tho Seat.
OF course. the fellow could have fol-
lowed again with but one object. He
wanted to get the only things he had not
succeeded in obtaining last night; the
memoranda which Breakspear by mere
chance, had carried off In his pocket.
Equally, OF course, he had not been under
the seat when the train left Brighton, for
he could not possibly know which COM
partment his intended victim would enter;
and a desire to smile quiyered at the
corner of Jims lips as he thought OF him.
self as the victim
Now, the question was-f there were
time to ask and answer it-how had
Eagle-face slipped in, and why had he
been so over cautious as to choose his
present uncomfortable position. rather
than boldly attack sleeping enemy? jim
decided that he must have marked the de-
sired compartment, waited till all extran-
eous persons had left it. and planned to
get In at the last station before the train =
long run. There he must have entered
the carriage, taking pains not to wake
the sleeper, and had either begun opera
tions or was on the point of beginning
when he was given reason to suppose that
Breakspear was waking up. In fear of
being prematurely discovered, he had
doubtless flung himself on the floor, and
rolled under the seat, hoping that the
drop off to sleep again. ..s--,..
Jim still lay with his lids so nearly
closed that the long black lashes, which
women so greatly admired, hid the blue
CLINT Of his eyes. 1t was all that he could
do to restrain chuckle Of satisfaction,
for Fate was playing his game now, and
reality babe fair to be better than the
, dream But he controlled himself, and
( remained without moving a muscle OF
face or body, save for the long, regular
breaths which he began to draw.
THE fellow little thinks. as he lies
hiding, that there's only one person in the
world I'd rather sea than would him anG
that person I want him to help me to-
If he can. And, by heaven, If he can, hi
SHALL" "e .a
The pungent smell was unmistakabls
now, and 1t amused Breakspear to thinl
that probably chloroform, or ether, o.
something of the sort. was being Stealth
ly prepared for him. What the other per
haps meant to make a tragedy. rathe
than fail in his design, was all coined,
to Jim, tho comedy with an element o
excitement in It.
Noiselessly the hand moved. Jim say
it-thru the convenient veil Of his eye
lashes-grasp the wet handkerchief. TIL
bottle disappeared and shadows hid tn
precise manner Of it's vanishing. An in
slant more. and white face turned itsel
round, pair Of eyes cleaned down Their
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At last he found the papers, which, as
he had opened and examined them sav-
eral times since they came into his pos
session. no longer lay folded one inside the
other. but separated, after the manner Of
a bundle Of letters
Ito be continued to-morrow.)
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l3
y Flannel and Bedding
Flannel de Paris-1O0 pieces
= of these sought-after fabrics
for waists, dressing sacques,
etc., as pretty as the imported
goodsan every day 121c yd.
g ss}us; Special TIC |
Comforters fine silkoline COW
s. l cred both sides, filling best
80 Illuminated cotton. hand-tufted,
30 size 72x84, soft and fluffy,
st S %orth $1.S5. $1.49 |
Blankets Silver gray COM
bination wool blankets, weight
lbs, size 72x84 inches, soft
~ and warm, worth $4.00 pair
Special for one 60 Or |
l day. ~~1OO
Music Department
Try this part Of Iolanthe, the new in
termezzo hit:
EI - = zRaaa =
Isn't it pretty? Here is a little more:
@E#aHazHazEEEzza aiaaazuHam
On c.;d sale les Saturday ~el.a regular 15G
Tidy" ION Moonlight Winters
Night, . enid the Orange Trees"
when the Lilacs Bloom zEn
.Onona,' new, *'The Way of the
Cross, (the greatest sacred song
since the Holy City, regu- 0nn
lar price 75c, each. @OO
All Chauncey Olcott's music at greatly
reduced prices.
Wash Goods
r1adras Cloth 332-in. Madras Cling
hams, plain and corded, choice styles,
. ssfd taS world over: TIC
Calling Cards
Saturdays Special offer-1OO Cards,
in neat aluminium case; choice of type;
good stock, printed while u Gnn
you wait, worth 81. co.. fOO
JeWelry Department
Mems Watches-12 size thin model, z
jeWeled American watch; guaranteed
accurate timers; @on
Saturday. ....... OSO
II jeweied Railroad Watches, Nickel
sDamascened movement, accurately
timed and adjusted, fitted in 20 year
guaranteed gold filled hunting cases,
hand engraved, value $500; on
sal sale Saturday $685.
Optical Dept.
Our fine gold filled mounted rimless
eye-glass, guaranteed by our DR..
Armitage for Is years wear, an arti-
Gle valued at $500, CT EO
Saturday. ..............~ ssUO
Basement
Closing Out Sale Household Goods
This simple statement is heavy with
meaning to those initiated in the ways
of this different store. The de-
partment is to be entirely discontin-
ued soon, and every article in it is
being closed out at a price," Hard
ware, Crockery, Lamps and other
lighting apparatus, Trunks, Satchels,
Refrigerators, Bicycle Sundries, Ham
mocks, Fishing Outfits, Games, TOYS.
etc.-all are included. Not thrifty
housekeeper in the Twin cities can
afford to miss this unusua ally good op-
portunity. And, don't wait.
Ladies' keCkwear
The right things for neck dressing
are here. Lace Collars, Protection
Collars, Rufus, Novelty Neckwear. all
at lowest prices.
Special values in Renaissance and
Tatting Lace Protection Collars, some
of these worth 75c and 81 each. They
go in three lots at, each, H.
35c, 25c and AOC
Kid Gloves
New Fall lmportations in and on Sale.
Dent. Reynier, Maggioni, Crespi and other
celebrated makes are represented. We
call your special attention to the very
best shopping glove, DENTS KNOCK
AROUND. made of Real Cape and SaddIer
Sewn, Dipped Natural Tan Dye-for
Real Comfort and Hard. EVERYDAY Waar
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JeWelry Department
Optical Dept.

Our fine gold filled mounted rin1less
eye-glass, guaranteed by our DR..
Armitage for Is years wear, an arti-
S gle valued at $780, $3.50