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Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-20
THESE, THE DAYS WHEN
THE OBLIGLNG CANDIDATE
\ DO HUMPETH HIMSELF F

And now the politician, just like a
busy bee, is a-bumping through the
county, the voters for to see--he will
soon be doing the humping stunt, to
be more correct, for next week sees
the opening Of the real picnic season
and there are going to be all kinds
and manners of gatherings, and wher-
ever there is 'one you can gamble all
your simoleons that there will also
be the active, earnest candidate.
Next Thursday, which is st. Johns
Day, there will be number of cele-
brations throughout the county, as the
subordinate lodges have been ordered
by the Grand Lodge of the Masonic
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-20
THROWN FROM BUGGY
and PAINFULLY HURT


Mr. D. w. Hurst narrowly escaped
death yesterday afternoon in a. run
away accident. Driving along Jack
son street near the Gulf and Ship Is
land crossing. his horse became fright
ened and dashed across the bridge.
The vehicle caught on the curb and
came to sudden stop, when Mr..
Hurst was thrown into the afr, land
ing in front of the horse in the middle
of the street. He was carried to the
Salvation Army Emergency Home,
nearby. where his wounds were
dressed His face was badly lacerated
and he received painful bruises about
his shoulders. The buggy was com:
pletely wrecked.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-20
WHITFIELD VACANCY
IS STILL Open
NO TANGIBLE DEVELOPMENTS
DURING THE PAST FEW DAYS
Aspirants Are Still on, the Anxious
Seat and Will Remain There Until
the Chief Executive Says What He
Is Going to Do.
Daily News Special.

Daily News Special
jackson, June 20.-The question of
naming successor to Prof. H. l..
Whitfield as State Superintendent of
Education is in statu quo. Governor
Vardaman has been out of the city
since Monday waging his Senatorial
campaign. and until he indicates
whether 1t is his desire to make an
immediate appointment, or have the
matter fought out in the primary,
there will be no definite developments.
The aspirants for the Office are
anxious for some tangible develop
ments that will Indicate what they are
expected to do. Prof. G. F. Boyd, of
Kosciusko, has formally announced as
a candidate for the office, regardless
of whether he is appointed to the un-
expired term. and is now making an
energetic canvass. Prof g. l.. Bailey
of Jackson, is not to be considered in
the running, having accepted posi-
ton carrying with 1T a larger salary
than that of the State Superintendent
Of Education. Prof II. P. Hughes, Of
McComb, Prof J. n. Powers, Of West
Point, and Hon. D. l.. Ross, of the
University, are mentioned as probable
recipients Of gubernatorial favor,
should the Chief Executive decide to
appoint, and the chances appear very
much in favor of the latter il he
makes up his mind to go after it.
Prof. Whitfield has not Indicated
what he intends to do as the time ap-
proaches for Prot Kincannon to va
cate the presidency OF the Industrial
Institute q College, which viii be on
July II. 1t is understood, however,
that he is not opposed to holding his
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-20

of seven and one half mills, conyinc-
ing the commission that there is no
good reason for allowing railroads to
render valuation of their properties
on the same basis they did when Hat
tiesburg was village.
So strongly was the commission con-
WINGED of the justice of the case that
Mr.. Beaumont was directed to file
certain statements on forms furnished
him. showing the assessment of rail
road property in this city, and it. said
that as soon as the facts and figures
are prepared according to the wishes
of the commission and are forwarded
to it, action will be taken Immediately.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-20
COW A7E GREENBACKS
AND OTHER THINGS

If he wanted to get his money he
would do it, but that the calf would
have to be killed. They killed the calf
and in its stomach found the money
in very good condition. Hargis says
that he cares nothing about losing the
calf. as he has its hide and plenty of
fresh beef and his $2O.05, which ne
was sure at first that he had lost.
Besides the money in the calf, they
found two ties, two handkerchiefs and
a long piece Of leather which it had
eaten before. Hargis says he hopes
the next calf that he gets will eat
everything 1t can get hold Of.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-20
RAILROAD ASSESSMENTS ~
WILL BE READJLlSTED

The railroad commission has decid-
ed that the railroads entering Hatties-
burg and owning property here must
pay taxes just as other people have to
do. and this decision was brought
about mainly through the efforts of
Mr.. J. A. Beaumont. city tax asses
sor, who recently visited jackson
where he appeared before the commits
sion in this matter
Mr.. Beaumont had prepared a
strong case, taking with him maps
and figures concerning every detail
of the matter and he surprised the
commission by showing that this city
is now doing business on a tax levy
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-20

fore resting its side of the case to
night, when dark horse" witness
is to be placed on the stand to corrob-
crate Harry Orchards story. and to
connect William D. Haywood directly
with the murder Of Governor Steunen
burg.
The attorneys for the defense say
that there is nothing in the rumol--
that the State has shot its last wad
and that the attempt to connect Hay
wood with the murder has fallen fat
leaving out Orchards testimony
which is to be wholly discredited by
the witnesses for the defense.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-20

Camden. Tenn, June 20.-Lee Har-
gis, groceryman here, had rather an
unusual experience with a calf yester-
day. Hargis laid down and went TO
sleep yesterday afternoon and one of
his little children while playing about
him. got hold of his pocketbook and
took the contents out and threw them
into the yard where calf was nosing
around. The calf ate $40 and a 81
bill and a check for $9.05.
AS soon as Hargis found out where
the contents Of the pocketbook went
he told his troubles to Capt J.
Sheep" Lashlee who told Hargis that
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-20

Only one marriage license was is
sued today from Clerk Mixon's Of
fice, that being for Mr.. Franklin w,
johnson and Miss Stella Batson, both
of Perry county.
The ceremony was performed BY
Judge Bolton and the happy couple are
quartered at the Commercial Hotel
where they win probably remain sew
eral days. while they take in the sights
.of Hattiesburg.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-20
JAPANESE AMBASSADOR
DLSCREDITS ALL RLlMORS
AND DENIES HIS RECALL

.tressing," he added, ito be agitated
over trifles. do not credit the story
of my recall. 1t is a mistake to i'm
agine that the Japanese are anxious
ious for trouble, or that they would
advocate the intermarriage of Japan
ese and Americans,
Ambassador Aioki declared it fall
lacy to suppose that any country
would dominate the Pacific.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-20

day, but will remain in the boxes until
the next regular counting time
Remember you get 500 votes with
each annual paid-in- advance subscrip-
tion to the paper, 200 votes witt each
six months subscription, or 100 With
each quarterly. f%-Nl
The vote up to 6 o'clock yesterday
afternoon was as follows:
Miss Marie Turner ,........ 1886
Miss Mayme Thompson ,1I0
Miss Lillian Hamper ....... ,921
Miss Ethel Hill ............ {, ,057
Miss Annie Collins ........,. 4 $3.50
Miss Clem Ratliff ......s... i, ,410
Miss Louise Holmes 4. ..,...-....1 /, 110
Miss Ruhye Miller ..... use.
Miss Grace Morford II. 962
Miss Winnie Robinson $40
Miss zuba Hand, Palrvis 7s5
Miss Estelie Rawls 4. S85
Miss Crimora Jones s16
Miss Mamie Stein !. 80n|
Miss Stella McSwain -
Miss Winnie Robinson
Miss Anna Dorsey. Laurel 7i9
Miss Glenn Bonslagel 6511
Miss Mayme Thompson 55o|
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-20

Publishers Press.
Washington, June Japanese
Ambassador Aioki declares that no
strained relations exist between his
government and the United States, but
that the most friendly feeling is en-
tertained on both sides. Nothing Of a
diplomatic character, he says, is even
under consideration. 1T is very dis
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-20
AMPUTATED FINGER
WHILE DIGGING BAIT

Master Denham Batson, the ten
year-old son OF Chancery Clerk T. A.
Batson. happened to a painful accident
near New Augusta yesterday. The
little fellow was digging fishbait with
q hatchet, when the instrument came
In contact with his finger, almost dis.
membering it.
The wound was dressed by physi-
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-20
AN OFF DAY-THIs.

This morning things were mighty
duh in thu City Court, there being but
one case--that against negress
named Carrie Hudson. is alleged to
be an old offender and was fined s25
for going aroind with a small arsenal
on her person.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-20

Rev. Isam P. Trotter. of the First
Baptist Church, has just closed a
highly successful revival service at
Collins. He will return to his charge
tomorrow and conduct services at the
First Baptist Church as usual on Sun
day.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-20
SIXTY BOTTLES OF BEER
CAPTUREDBY THE POLI0

Another blind tiger" was located
in Hattiesburg yesterday and sixty
bottles of "Schlitz' captured in po-
lice raid on the Majestic Hotel, bear
eloquent testimony to the fact that
somebody has been violating the local
option. laws.
The seizure was made on affidavit
sworn out before City Clerk Farley
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-20
HAYWOOD'S
ATTORNEYS
OPTIMISTIC
They Believe That the State Ha,
Shot Its Last Wad, and That
Orchard is Diseredited.
RUMORED THAT THE STATE
HAS A SENSATION READY
\ Testimony for the state win Be Con-
cIuded Tomorrow, When the Exam,
lnatlon Of Witnesses for Defense
VIII Begin.
Publishers Press.

Publishers Press.
Boise, Idaho, June 2O.-Failing toget
through with the presentation of the
case against Haywood yesterday. the
State is not expected to finish before
tomorrow. An adjournment will then
be taken until Monday, when the de-
fense will open, and the examination
of more than $50 witnesses will be
gin.
4 Rumors are current here this after
noon that the State will spring the
greatest sensation of the trial be
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-20
BRYCE ADDRESSES STUDENTS.

st. Louis, June Ambassador
Bryce, of Great Britain, was among
the distinguished speakers at the semi
centennial commencement day exer-
cises of Washington University to-
day Alumni of the institution from
all over the country took part in the
exercises.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-20
LOCAL TELEGRAPH
OPERATORS READY
TO WALK OUT

Local telegraphers state that there
is as yet no further news as to the
impending strike, although they may
be called upon to walk out at any
time.
Inquiries among railroad operators
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-20

Mr.. Jim Cross, prominent capital
fst Of Laurel, is in the city today, with
a view to making some Investments
here. Mr.. Cross is large property
holder in Laurel and would prove a
welcome addition to the business
world OF Hattiesburg. !.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-20

One of IdAho's shrewdest crimi-
nal lawyers and associated with
Senator Borah an& Q. w. vandine
in the prosecution of Haywood,
Meyer and Pettibone.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-20

Mr.. Charlie Gilbert is mourning ~
departure of his better 'sev6he
eighths," as Mrs. Gilbert is visiting,
her mother in New Iberia.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-20

develop che fact that. the strike of
their brothers will not affect them ex-
cept at stations, where station agents
and operator are one man and that
man affiliated with the commercial
operators.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-20

John L. Sullivan says that molly.
coddle is man who weighs less than
200 pounds.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-06-20

the finger can be saved, though the
chances are against it.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18
A Broken Arm

e. E. Schafer, living about
nine miles northwest of the city,
hitched up his team, put his
family in the wagon, and started
to church yesterday morning.
During the trip in, a dropped
line made it necessary for Mr..
Schafer to get out the wagon.
He handed the other line to he
wife, and as the mules were
turning in the road, put his
hands on the front wheel and
sprang out. The result was to
break his arm, close up to the
shoulder. He was brought On
into the city and received medi-
cal attention yesterday noon.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18
Hon. II. B. Lockett

Candidate for judge OF the 10Th
judicial District Of Oklahoma.
The constitutional convention
has apportioned the state into
twenty 1.-TWO Judicial Districts and
we are in the 18th, composed of
Caddo, Grady, Stephens end
jefferson.
Hon. H. B. Loc!;ett of this city,
announced his intentions a few
weeks ago of entering the race
for the Democratic nomination
for the position of Judge of the
Districts courts of this district,
and now that the boundaries OF
the district have been definitely
settled, he will at once become
active in his canvass of the dis
trict, for it will req lire some con :
slant work to make a canvass OF
the district between now and the
time for the primary which will
be in the early part of June.
Here in Comanche we know
H. B. Lockett. AS citizen h'
among the very best and would
be an honor to any community,
AS a lawyer we know him to b'
recognized by the bar of the en-
tire territory as one of the bes
judges of law that practices be-
fore the bar of any court. W.
know him to be in every wa!
amply qualified to fill the position
of Distlict Judge with honor t
himself and credit to the entir,
district.
If he is nominated we are salts
fed that he will add strength t,
the entire ticket.
How a man stands among hi
home people is at all times goo,
and safe criterion to go by, an,
in this connection if you wish t
know about Hon. H. b. Lockett
just ask Comanche.-The Conan
che Reflex.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18
Probate Court

o. r. Lindsey Of Carnegie was
arraigned before the Probate
Judge on the charge Of disposing
of mortgaged property. His bond
was fixed at $500.
The case of Territory vs Torris
Haibagger charged with disturb. .
an assembly of people at Snow
White school house is being tried
before the probate judge today.
G. H. Carswell is attorney for the
defense.
Marriage licenses were issued
to
Ed Chester, Alden
Rose Bayer 4"
]. Martin, Fort Cobb
Caroline Adams, Fort Cobb
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18
Off For Rainy Mountain

The Agency pay party board
ed the west bound passenger last
night enroute to Rainy Mountain.
Agent Blackmon has disbursed
the first $40, 900 RENTED for tho
spring payment, and begins on
the second $4,000 at Rainy
Mountain today. With the lease
money to be paid at this time, the
Indian tribes south of the Washi-
ia will receive some 100000.
Toe pay party expect to be bac k
not later than Wednesday morn.
ing.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18
Thrift Discouraged

On Saturday last a Fakir
entered our city and obtained a
city license for a street stand for
tbs sale of small articles. AS
soon as the license was obtained
he opened up his stand, which
included a wheel of fortune with
few cheap watches and a great
many small articles such as pens
and stick pins. He then gave a
talk in which he claimed to be a
a representative of watch COM
pany. advertising watches. lie
was soon doing a land Office
business, but his run was short
for two of the county officials
sized up the business he was in ;
and as he was even taking money
from the little children discovered
him from his thrifty labors.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18
Examination of
Eighth Grade Pupils

On April IL and IL, an exsmin.
alton of eighth grade pupils for
common school diplomas will he
held in the several towns of the
county having schools of two CT
more departments.
The examination will include
spelling, physiology, composition,
history, grammar, arithmetic,
reading, geography and penman-
ship. Work will begin promptly
at $3.50 a. m. An average of 70
per cent with no grade below SO
is required. Civics will not be
included.
Examinations will be held in
the school buildings in Anadarko,
Apache, Binger, Bridgeport,
Cement, Carnegie, Fort Cobb,
Gracemont, Hydro, Hinton,
Lookeba and Verden. The sup
erintendent and principals of the
schools Of these places will select
a number of teachers to assist in
conducting the examination and
grading the papers. The manu-
scripts will then be seht to the
office of the county superinten-
dent of schools where they will
be reviewed by the county ex-
amining board and then sent tc
the territorial superintendent
office to be filed.
A second examination will be
} held in Anadarko only, on May
16 and II.
Diplomas will be conferred up
on successful candidates at the
graduating exercises which viii
be held in Anadarko on the even
| ing of July 20. The pupil, either
from town or the country, rank
ing highest at each of the points
) mentioned above, will take al
: active part in the program. Th'
The pupils ranking highest ant
second in the entire county will
be valedictorian and salutatorial
{ respectively.
Teachers and parents are urget
to have the boys and girls VIII
3 have completed the eighth grad
to take the examination. The,
should at least give their encour
: agement, for graduation mark
the completion OF the first definit
step in the child's education.
! MAUDE E. WIDAMAN,
County Supt. of Schools
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18
5000 Bond

Howard Robinson, colored,
was arraigned before Commits
sioner Robinson this morning,
charged with disposing of liquor
to an Indian. His bond was fixed
at $500 which was furnished. He
was defended by Dyke Ballinger
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18
Police Court

On account of the illness oi
Police Judge AreEds, Justice OF
the Peace Starkweather took
charge of the court, and the fol-
lowing cases tried:
Elmer Craig, plain drunk,
fined the regulation $40.
Ed Evans, charged with as
sault, case continued.
w. Denton, charged with dis
turbing the peace, case contin'
ued.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18

The greatest satisfaction is
always obtained from the best Of
anything. This is particularly
true of laundry work. If you
appreciate the truth of these
statements you will most certainly
send your washing to the Ana
darko Steam Laundry. Phone
No. 30. % If
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18
Special Bargain.

l will give free of charge with
each Steel Range bought of me
in the next 80 days a twelve.
piece kitchen set. The Hand.
somest thing of the kind made,
F. j. CALLAHAN.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18

The belfrey for the school
house is being put up today.
j. M. Billings. a Mexican, and
a negro named Monroe Billings
became engaged in a difficulty
last evening near the Owl saloon,
and they are both resting from
their labors in the county Jail,
The cause of the fight coull not
be learned, but il right is might
the negro was certainly in the
right, for the Mexican was pretty
badly beaten up.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18
Attention Side
walk Sufferers

For good sidewalks, in acoor.
dance with the city's specifica-
tions, see the Anadarko Con-
struction company, office Avenue
hotel, Guaranteed work at the
best terms. 33 If.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18

Just in at Jeff Ford's Silver
Side White fish, smoked halibut,
rolled and keg herrings, and all
kinds of fish for the Lenten seas
on. Olives in bulk. The only
place in town where W can buy
them. II ii
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18
Work Harness

Buy your work harness now
while you have plenty sof time
make a careful selection. In
order to get good results, make
that selection at Scott & Sons
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18

You can buy B Q flour for the
price of common flour. Sold
only by Skaggs Bros. 2Sit
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18

Try a sack of B Q flour and be
convinced. Every sack guaran-
seed at SKAGGs Bros, 28tf
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18

Scott olson have four Colum-
bus buggies, best hand made
which they are selling at bar
gain prices. You will save money
by seeing them. IL If.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18

Full line of lumberger, brick
and full Cream cheese at Jeff
Ford's, at attractive prices. See
him today. II If
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18
School Lease

For Sale or Rent,I31G miles from
Anadarko. Enquire at shoe
shop, cor. of Main and 9th streets.
AntC
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18

Stop j. +. Farrington's red
cob wagon or call phone 176 for
cheap fuel. 36tf
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A~~~AH~AAA\A~
= WANTS and FOR SALE Z
%AAAAAAA~AAA% 4

WANTFD-A No 1 good milch
COW, Jersey preferred. Call at
T. Richards Tailor shop or N.
E. Boundary. ct d W 1
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18
Take Notice

A school lease and 40 head of
2-year old steers, $1,000.
3 frame buildings for sale
cheap.
We repres mt one of the strong
est Live Stock Health Insurance
Companies.
A fine, level, Sub-Irrigated
farm for $4,000.
See our list Of sos and 40's.
A large list of Anadarko Prop
critics for sale.
40 12t BALDWIN & GIBBS.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18

ROOMS for Rents nice rooms
for rent. Inquire at Foley's
Store. 81 If.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18

Better come quick if you want
any of that Bryan hotel furniture
at Shaw place. 81 If.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18

FOR SALE-A second hand
Potato Planter. Enquire of F.
j. Callahan. 35tf
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18

Skaggs Bros. just received a
car Of 30 flour from Kansas, the
best to be had. 28tf
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18

WANTED-Whippoorwill peas
and Sorghum seed Will pay
high for them. j. E. EARRING.
TON. 81 If
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18

FOR SALE-A second hand
buggy, good as new. Call on
A. V. Stratton, first door east of
Windsor Hotel. AZ If d & W
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-03-18

See our list of SOS and 4O's.