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Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-29

confscated liquor. The order was
addressed to Sheriff Harding, as fol.
| lows:
Please release whiskey and beel
taken from the Firemens' Benevolent
Association on affidavit Of 7. P. Barr.
case numbered 1919 in the circuit
court for the first district of Hinds
county,
Much surprise was created when
the order was presented in the Jail
and the information that the liquor
belonged to the Firemens' club had
disappeared. The club officers pre-
sented an inventory showing the value
of the liquor that ought to have been
in the Jail to be $198. so, and it was
listed as follows:
One cask of beer, % bottles Of
champagne, 4 boxes pint TASKS Of
whiskey, II boxes quart TASKS of
whiskey, three dozes half-pint bottles
of whiskey, ten pint bottles of whis-
key, one cask containing forty pints
of whiskey, pint TASKS of whiskey,
81 bottles Bordeaux wine, II pints
of whiskey, AZ halfpints of whiskey,
s pints of whiskey.
Sheriff Harding Immediately made
a personal investigation Of the disap-
pearance of the liquor, and in explain
ing the matter this morning, he said:
II was told by Mr.. Armstrong that
the liquor was Systematically stolen
by a negress employed as cook at the
jail. She has access to the room iii
which it was stored, and carried it
away at nights on leaving the Jail,
two or three bottles at time. Rob-
ert Armstrong, the city jailor, has
been quite i'll for several weeks with
typhoid fever and unable to attend to
his duties, leaving the Jail in charge
Of subordinates. The temporary Jail
ors may have been negligent, but |
am confident that there has been no
criminal intent, on his part, and that
the liquor was stolen by the cook, as
above stated.
1.-The liquor was in the custody of
the sheriff. 1t is going to be settled
for. This is all there is to the mat
ter, and it is all that can be done
under the circumstances.
The officers of the defunct Me
chanics' club claim that the liquor
confiscated from their rooms was val
ued at about $50, and consisted Of six
cases Of quart TASKS of whiskey, one
cask of beer and a number of small
bottles.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-29
The New WAY.

The Mobile, Jackson & Kansas
City railroad. The New Way has
newly appointed an up-to- date equip
ment making travel a pleasure TO its
patrons" 1t is the short route between
Mobile and Hattiesburg, and is a new
link which establishes the shortest
route to Jackson, Vicksburg, Shreve-
p,rt and the west and northwest, as
well as establishing most desirable
"oute to Memphis, Chicago, and all
points north in connection with the
illinois Central from Jackson? For
further info rmation call on or address
any ticket agent or l.. B. Sullivan,
General Passenger Agent, Mobile.
Coupon tickets on sale to all points.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-29
COLLISION ON ILLINOIS CENTRAL
Body of Judge Fentress, Deceased,
in Wreck-Several Injured.

Cairo, Ill.,, Jan. 28.-A rear end
collision occurred on the Illinois
Central about O'Clock this morning
twenty-five miles north of Cairo
near Pulaski, the Chicago fast train,
No. 3, crashing into the rear end OF
st. Louis train No. 203, which is due
here at Alt a. m. Both trains were
late on account of the dense fog and
the Chicago train was running at the
rate of sixty miles an hour, while
| the st. Louis train was only making
thirty miles an hour. The last car
on the St. Louis train was the
private car of the late Judge Fen
tress and family, of Chicago. Judge
| Fentress, who died in Chicago Mon
day was the head counsel of the Illi-
nois Central and his body was being
brought to Bolivar, Tenn, for burial.
The rear of the car was demolished
and the coffin containing the body of
the dead Judge was broken open.
The family of the dead man, who
were in the front end of the car,
were badly shaken up. Fireman
Harry Backner, of the Chicago
train, who lives at Centralia, was
seriously injured. Mel. B. Willard,
of Centralia, engineer Of the train,
was slightly injured.
Charles Bryant of Cairo, fiagman Of
the st. Louis train, who was on the
Fentress car, was badly injured. The
two trains carried a large number OF
passengers, none of whom were in
jured.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-29

WILL OPEN SOON. The Hatties-
burg Furniture Company, Napier &
Pettigrew, proprietors, will open up
soon. The firm will occupy the build
ing adjoining the new First National
Bank building. Messrs. Napier &
Pettigrew will have in their employ
Mr.. Cannon who has recently located
here. Mr.. Cannon is a young man
of some experience, we'll liked here
ana will no doubt attract much trade
for his firm.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-29

MIR. NIXON ANNOUNCES.-In
this issue of the Progress will be
found the announcement of T. j.
Nixon for reelection to the office of
circuit clerk. His record as an Off
cial and as a man is without spot or
blemish and it goes without saying
that he has made an efficient and ac
commodating clerk. He is de-
servedly popular and will be hard
man to beat---if such thing is at
temnted.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-29
A. D. BOURDEAUX
SPRINGS A PLEASANT SURPRISE on
FRIENDS-THE GROOM,
A Popular Drummer. Well Known Here
MarrieS Charming Young Widow.

Their hundreds of friends in this
city and throughout the county and
state will learn with pleasure of the
marriage of ~ d. Bourdeaux, of this
city. and Mrs. May Owens Anderson,
of Auburn. Ky. Mr.. and Mrs. Bour-
deaux will arrive i'll Meridian today
or tomorrow to visit Mr.. Bourdaux's
parents, Captain and Mrs. r. NJ.
Bordeaux. on Twenty Fourth ave-
nue.. The groom is one of the most
popular young men of this county,
and his marriage will be an agreeable
surprise to his numeruos friends. -
Meridian Press.
Some time past friends expected
such to happen but Antny seemed
lttle shy and all hopes of his ever
being able TO muster up courage
enough to square matters seemed
about exhausted. Antny is alright,
though, and it was just as it always
has been-he came ont ahead and
stole a march ON his friends.
Mrs Owen was a Young widow
formerly living in Oxford, Miss. To
know her was TO admire her and Mr.
BOurdeaux i to be congratulated upon
his choice.
Antny Bourdeaux is Young man
raised in and around Meridian. He
has n reOntatiOn as one Of the most
clever and popular drummers on the
road. He is we'll known in Hatties-
burg, being now in the service of the
Fl. j. Heinze Pickle and Vinegar Co.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Bourdeaux, We
join many friends in extending our
best wishes for happy married life.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-29
Order For Knights and Ladies Of
Honor-Some of Its Advantages.

II is a self. governing org lnization es-
tablished in 1877. 1t gives insurance to
its members at actual cost, unmixed
with investments AMI speculative
schemes that only serve to increase the
cost and in the end disappeint the
policy holders. Its rates are based
upon the actual risks. A lower rate
would be unsafe, a higher one needless
ly oppressive. 1t admits woman to
equal privileges with men in all re-
spects. All claims are paid promptly
al d in full. The time to insure is now
while in health. D-lays are dangerous.
A week hence may make it imposs bic
and put insurance forever beyond your
reach. For further information apply
TO j. B. Howe, Deputy Grand Pro
rector Southeast Miss. For Kuig hts
and ad of Honor.
iab23 zwks Hattiesburg. MISS
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-29
Notice.

have this day sold my entire inter
est in the grocery business formerly
conducted under the firm name OF Bur-
kett q Foote to Mr.. II. l.. Foote. |
wish to thank the public for their gener-
ous patronage in the past, and trust
they will give my successor their
patronage in the future.
jan12 03 JNo. B. BURKETT
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-29
Want Board.

Hood families, who are able to take
from to 90 boarders beginning on
Jan. 26, all of whom are pupils of the
McLenion business college, will please
address, o. H. MeLendon, president,
McHenry, Miss Pnpils will not pay
u ore than $l2 per month Write at
cnce. jan12 1vk
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-29
STEALING LIQUOR
The Locksmiths Are No Good in
jackson.
special to the Daily Progress.

cnac;al to the Daily Progress.
jackson, Jan. %. The social clubs
~ fhis city have been released from
he indictment of selling liqour.
The action was taken by Judge
povall on the assurance that three
- tbe clubs, the Firemen's, Mechan-
;os, and Capital City Athletic had
oessed business, and that the Har-
Inv club was not handling liquor
shortly after She dismissal of the
s;ot,nents an} order was obtained
80 tbe circuiil clerk by the former
80 = .rs of the Firemens' Benevolent
@.;at;on @ for ahe delivery of the
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-29

The ladies of the Baptist Missionary
Society will hold their annual meeting
for the purpose cf electing officers next
Monday afternoon, Feb. 2, at 3 o'clock
They earnestly request full attend
ance of the ladies, especially as it issim-
portant that the members be present.
Jan 29-3t
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-29

MARRIED. William H. Hunts
berger of Lyman, Miss, and Miss
Florence I. Bethune of Bond, were
married yesterday, Rev. E. J. Currie
officiating.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-29
FREIGHT RATE REDUCED.

No Indictments Against Jackson
Bankers.
Special to the Daily Progress.
Jacksono, Jan. 29.-As result OF
the New Orleans freight rate confer
ence it was announced this morning,
that all local rates in Mississippi will
be reduced ten to twenty per cent.
The Kinds county grand jury has
adjourned. No indictments were
found against the Jackson bankers on
account of the treasury loans.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-29
Mardi Cras. New Orleans and
Mobile, February 1924, 1903.

Very low rates via the Mobile and
Ohio X. Il. Tickets on sale February
Il to %, inclusive, also for trains ar
rivlng at destination by noon February
"A. Return limit February %, with
privilege OF extension to March IA, 1903.
For full particulars apply to any
Mobile and Ohio representative or Jno.
NJ. Beal, A. g. P. A, st. Louis, Mo.
ian2l till feb23
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-29

No scarcity of best quality of coal.
Also plenty of housewood. Phone 12S.
dec29tf w. s. TEMPLE.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-29
Mitchell DENHAM.

Homestead Entry No, 29787 for the
ne or section 8, township south, range
II west of st. Stephens meri lian.
He nameA the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
Jackson Griffin. Paul Breland,
George Mcdowell and Ishum Andrews.
all of Br'oklyn, Miss.
F. W. COLLINS,
ian29w5t Register.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-29
.jan29w5t

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-De-
partment IF the Interior. Land Office a.
Jackson. Miss Jan. q, 1903.
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of his
claim, and that said proof will be mad
before the Chancery Clerk. Perry Co.,
at Hattiesburg, Miss, on March 10 1903,
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-29

Jackson, Jan. 29.-GOvernor Lon
giuo has appointed W. P. Tackett
of Lexington as district attorney to
succeed W. S. Hill.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION De-
partment of the Interior. Land ONCE at
Jackson. Miss Jan, %, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice OF
his intention to make fiuaI proof in
support of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the Circuit Clerk,
Perry Co, at augusta, Miss. on NJ arch
II, 1908, viz:
WILLIAM A. THOMPSON,
Homestead Entry No 3Ol69 for the
hf NV or and w Inf ne or section z,
township 2, north range IL west of St.
Stevens meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
John Mcleod, of McLaurin, Miss,
Allen Morgan, of NcLaurin, Miss, W
W. Randall, of Epps, Miss. and Robert
Boulton, CT McLaurin, Miss.
F. w. COLLINS,
Jap29w0t Register.
NOTICE FOR PUBLGCATION-De
partment Of the Interior, Land Office al
Jackson, Miss, Jan %, 1903
Notice is hereby given that the follow
irg-named settler has filed notice of
his intention TO make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Circuit
Clerk, Perry Co at Augusta, Miss, on
March 12. 1908, viz:
NATHANIEL BRELAND.
Homestead Entry No. 3l449 for the
NV Or section 9, township l south, range
| / west of st. Stephens meridian.
He names the following witnesses tC
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said, viz:
Allen Knight, Peter Mcdowell, John
Lee and Jackson Griffin, all of Brook
lyn, Miss
f. w. COLLINS,
jan29w5t Register.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-29
TO SUCCEED HILL.
Special to the Daily Progress.

Jackson, Jan. Ex-Governor Lon
gino has appointed ". p. Tackett
Of Lexington as district attorney to
succeed w. S. Hill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-17
PUBLIC REQUESTS
Fund For Poor Of Cathedral Parish Left by
Late Patrick DOnneIIy.

BY the will OF Patrick Donnelly filed
In the municipal court this afternoon $1,000
is bequeathed TO the poor OF the Roman
Catholic parish or mission OF st. Patrick.
to be distributed by the parish priest and
the conference OF st. Vincent de Paul
by the first codicil 10 the will the sum
OF $500 Is given TO Bishop Harkins for the
purpose OF purchasing one or more beds
In ST. Josephs hospital
The seventh clause OF the codicil. which
provides that 5000 is given 10 the Convent
OF the Sacred Heart I'm this city. I'm mem
ory or the kindness OF Mother Edwards
10 the testator's niece during her last
illness. is crossed out hat I'm the testating
clause IL Is the eighth section that is re-
ferred to as cut out
A second codicil which IN filed with the
VIII provides that the first clause OF the
VIII be revoked. and that the $1,000 be
given To the Catholic bishop of the dio-
cese and the priest in charge of the Ca
thedral parish. TO be distributed TO the
and infirm.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-17
HAS
A NOVEL
DEFENCE
VIII Claim That Annie Nc
hsTnsy Has Already Recovered
Damages From Railroad Co.

That the city had an interesting de-
fence in the suit against IL 10 recover
5000 brought by Annie McNerney. which
slnt is on trial in Judge Wilbur's court.
became evident on the cross examination
OF the plaintiff today.
She claims that on August 30. 1902. she
was walking along the sidewalk on
Westminster street and when nearly In
front OF the premises at number 81 she
stepped into hole made by the breaking
OF fiagstone near the curbing and that
she was thrown down, badly injuring
her knee, impairing her hearing and
causing her TO suffer from insomnia.
On cross examination she admitted she
had received a considerable sum from the
street railway company In settlement OF
suit she brought against IL a few years
ago. The sum is asserted 10 have been
over $4,000 and the city claims her suffer-
ings, which she now wants IL to pay for
are the result OF the injuries she re-
ceived in the railway accident
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-17
SURRENDERS,
AFTER A
SIEGE
Reeve, Who Killed Deputy
Sheriff, Gives Himself Up
After Being Wounded.

River Head. l.. J., Dec. 17.--Word has
been received from Aquebogue that Tut
hill Reeve. the demented farmer who yes
terday shot and killed William III. Raf-
ford. deputy sheriff and warden OF the
county jail. while the latter was trying
to serve an execution for debt, surrend-
cred this morning 10 Sherin Preston after
an all night siege.
Although Reeve had fired a number OF
shots from the house I'm which he was
barricaded not one of the besiegers was
wounded. Reeve was wounded by the
fire OF the posse, which had surrounded
his house.
Reeves wounds are not OF a serious
character. according TO the doctors who
have examined him. Reeve had been in
the upper part OF the house all night. A
Gordon Of deputies had been maintained
around the house during the night IL
was hoped that Reeve would succumb to
the severity OF the weather. but he did
not surrender until he had received sew
eral wounds. This morning Reeve came
down TO the kitchen to light the fire.
He was seen to pass the two kitchen
der. As Reeve walked by the windows
Deputies Homan and Reeve fired both
barrels of their shotguns. At the same
time a man on the other side OF the house
fired into the building. also with shot
gun. AS soon as this volley had been
fired the kitchen door opened and Reeve
walked out. He was without a weapon.
and he raised his arm I'm the air as a
signal that he desired 10 surrender. The
posse then surrounded the man, and Dep
uty Sheriff Gordon made him prisoner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-17

Aubens, accompanied by Patrolman
Hankard, was making a search OF the
parren district skirting the tracks OF the
Boston Revere Beach and Lynn railroad,
nve men sprang from a growth OF tall
weeds and opened fire on them with re-
volvers. Although taken entirely by sur
prise. sergt. Aubens and his companion
returned the fire with the same f1erceness
that characterized the attack OF the rob
bers.
In the darkness the shooting was AZ
random At the same moment that the
robbers commenced TO fire they started
10 run toward the railroad tracks, down
Which they ned at quick run. Untouch-
ed by any OF the bullets. Aubens and
had such a lead that the police were out
distanced. The officers retraced their
steps TO send out an alarm, when they
stumbled across body: 1t was that of
a man about 30 years old.
In his right hand was clutched n re-
volver There was a bullet hole I'm his
forehead and another Just over the heart
The wrist OF the hand which grasped the
revolver wak broken. probably by his
fall. after he had been shot The BODY
was taken TO the police station and later
when Waterman Donovan had recovered
sunic'ently he. identified IL as that of
one of the robbers The dead robber
wore old, almost ragged clothing. The
oniy distinguishing mark found about
him was on the lining OF his hat, where
was written I'm pencil wv. p. Smith"
The hat had been purchased In New
York The man wore a short black
overcoat' dark undercoat and gray vest.
black trousers and pair OF worn shoes
the toes OF which were completely gone
The finding OF a number of aims asking
cards I'M the pockets. Indicated to the po
lice the man had been a pan handler.
who had deserted that career for a more
exciting pursuit OF safe blowing
In the meantime a large posse was or
ganized and the pursuit of the remaining
ROBBERS was taken up systematically.
The gang was traced in the direction of
Lynn out at O'Clock nothing was
learned to indicate the whereabouts Of
the burglars.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-17

The burglars had previously broken
into the office OF the Metropolitan Coal
company In East Boston and brutaaly
maltreated the watchman and blown
open the safe and escaped with $500
The policemen who chased the robbers
were Sergeant Aubens and Patrolman
Hankard. The killing OF the burglar was
a sequence OF one OF the boldest pieces
OF criminal work which has been per-
petrated In Boston for long time. Short
ly after i o'clock, John Donovan, the
watchman employed at the Metropolitan
Coal company's office at East Boston,
was awakened by the noise OF an ex-
plosion which came from the floor be-
meath him.
The building Is a small two-story
wooden structure, almost at the ocean
front and In a sparsely inhabited section.
The concussion was terrific. Donovan
hurried down the rear stairway only to
be confronted at the foot OF the stairs
by three men. each OF whom was point
ing revolver at him. He was at once
knocked down and assaulted. A coal
hod was placed over his head so that ne
could not see and then the robbers
jumped repeatedly on his body. evidently
with the intention OF killing him. The
brutality of the treatment made the
unconscious
The robbers then undoubtedly proceed
I'd TO remove the contents OF the safe,
which they had previously blown open
with dynamite. Then they crossed the
bridge to Winthrop.
Shortly afterward Donovan regained
removed the coal hod from
his head, and crawling TO the desk tele-
phone called up police headouarters and
gave the alarm. Half an hour later pa
troimen from the East Boston station ar
rived at the building and found the
ever, long enough to tell the officers what
had happened All nearby towns and
cities were notified. and a careful search
81, 9r the marsh district in East Boston and
was begun
two hours later, when Sergt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-12-17

Alexandretta attempting TO prevent the
departure thence OF Attarlan, a natural
y zeo american citizen. who had placed
hiins~f under Consul Davis protection.
KNOCKED DAVIS DOWN.
The Turkish authorities declined to
permit Attarian to leave Alexandretta
until he had complied with certain for
mallties, but they showed such n dis
position TO delay his going that Consul
Davis, with the consular guard, under
took to place the man on n steamship
about to sail for Egypt. Attarian was
escorted TO the steamship. but was en-
ticed ashore on subterfuge He was
tnen forcibly taken by the police and
Sohsul Davis was assaulted and knocked
down. Mr.. Davis got on his feet and
thrashed five of the police with his cane
He then withdrew from Alexandretta as
mark OF resentment OF the treatment
accorded him
In his instructions TO Minister Lesh-
man, Acting Secretary Adee said that
Consul Davis properly resisted the as
sault upon him by the Turkish police:
that he was rightly discharging his con-
sular duties at the time. and that the in
terference with him was unjust and un-
provoked
Since the incident the Turkish govern
ment has offered to- send Attarian 10
Beirut at Its expense, but the state de-
partment has not accepted this ofrer to
compromise the matter.
PATIENCE EXHAUSTED.
The case. while not producing a crisis
In the relations OF Turkey and the United
states. Is serious enough 10 Justify con-
cern as to the outcome. long series
OF similar difficulties with Turkey has
exhausted the patience OF the administra-
tion, and there Is a feeling In official
circles that the time has come for posi-
tive action.
Although Rear Admiral Cotton was not
instructed specifically TO take the con-
sui back TO his post under escort OF a
squadron, II will not be I'm opposition TO
the navy departments wishes IL both
the flagship Brooklyn and the San Fran
disco proceed to Alexandretta on this
mission.
II Is felt that. I'm view OF the indsgni-
les offered our consul, his return to
Alexandretta under the protection OF n
might prove more salutary In |
It's effect than IL only one ishlp accom- |
'anied him.