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Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-19
DARING ATTEMPT TO
BLACKlNALL CARNEGIE

chant he knew way to make Mr..
Carnegie give. up money at the same
time producing revolver. A former
friend OF the merchant was induced to
advise Carnegie to see the latter and
when this interview was refused and
an alarm given the pair fed.
The police believe that the adyen-
turer intended to terrorize Mr.. Car
negie with the revolver or II the mer-
chant got the money to rob him If he
had to kill him outright.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-19
STRAW VOTE FAVORS
WILLIAMS and noel

An interesting straw vote was
taken on the Hattiesburg excursion
to Gulfport last Aight, and the Daily
News is requested to give the result
which follows:
For Senator Williams 1875. varda-
man 49,
For Governor-Noel 81, Scott Al.
Truly 81, sisson 10. Thomas 2, Brew
er l.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-19
SLAYERI WAS A MAGISTRATE
AMP ALREADY A MAA-kILLER
Murdered Map,~as Mere Youth and
the Son Of Baptist Minister-Pre
Iiminary Trial VIII Take Place
Tuesday, July 20.
Daily News Special.

Daily News Special.
McHenry, Miss, July 19.-At an ear
ly hour yesterday morning, H. G. Jor-
dan shot and instantly killed Robert
Davis, on the streets of the village of
Perkinston, five miles north of Nc
Henry, on the Gulf and Ship Island
Railroad.
Both patries are prominent in the
section in which they resided, the
dead man being 'theAson of local Bap-
fist preacher and his slayer justice
of the peace.
The following particulars of the kill
ing have been received from anthem
tic and reliable sources and are doubt
less correct.
1t appears that late on the after
noon of Wednesday. July IL, Jordan
and Davis became involved in a per-
sonal difficulty in which no arms were
drawn or shown, however Upon be-
ing separated by the bystanders it was
agreed by the men to settle the matter
that evening should they meet again,
with guns or pistols but as it hap
pened they did not meet until yester-
day morning.
Upon meeting on the streets of
Perkinston yesterday morning, Jor-
dan got the drop. fred and instantly
killed Davis.
H. C. Jordan. the slayer OF Davis,
is probably 50 years Of age and for
| numbel. Of years has been justice
Of the peace for Beat of this coun-
ty, and had previously figured in the
role Of man-killer. He killed his man
in 1899, in McHenry, the slain man
at that time being stranger by the
name of Williams.
This case was kept in the courts fol
two or three years being continued
from time to time, on various flimsy
excuses, until under another Judge i
reached trial and an acquittal resulted
as the consequence of the judge
charge
Robert Davis was mere boy, be
ing less than twenty years of age AM
was the son of a Baptist preacher. H
conducted barber shop at Perkinstol
and was well thought of, being largel
and favorably connected Throughout
the northern part of this county an
his killing is much regretted
Jordan was arrested and is in ja
awaiting a preliminary trial whic
will be given him before Justice job
Dale, next Tuesday, July %.
The parents Of Davis were notifie
\ of his killing and friends took tempo
AIRY charge Of the body, and it is 20
sible that the funeral win take plae
at Perkinston.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-19

County on the same charge but in
some way the case was hushed up and
the brute released to return to his
home and continue his brutality.
Sheriff Magruder. it is said will en-
deavor to place the child with the Sal
walton Army for the present at least
and the case will probably be taken
up again in the Jones County courts.
The father who is charged with UNI
natural relations with his own child,
is Pink Patton
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-19
CRUISE SUCCUMBS;
OTHER DEATHS
ARE EXPECTED
United Press Association.

United Press Association.
Boston. July 19.--Midshipman ]. T.
Cruise, Of Kentucky. died at the Chel-
sea Naval Hospital today from injuries
received in the recent explosion on
the battleship Georgia Seaman
Meese is growing verse and his death
is momentarily expected. Seaman
Bush. Malrock, Thomas, Gilbert, Yeo
man and Tagland are in critical condi
tons but may recover.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-19
CANDIDATE SCOTT
DENOUNCES REPORT
Daily News Special.

Daily News Special.
Jackson, Miss, July 19.-Hon Chas.
Scott has given out statement to the
effect that the report that he was for
yardaman is lie out of the whole
cloth. Mr.. Scott says that he is main
tanning strict neutrality between the
candidates for Senator and has never
expressed an opinion on this race.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-19

Inquiry at the sheriff's office devel-
oped the fact that Sheriff Magruder'
and Deputy a GilTgay left,
sceRe Ct above described crime. Dep
uty McGilvray accompanied the sher-
if as far as Brooklyn and then re-
turned to the city and consequently
could say nothing as to the case, or
its surroundings.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-19
DEAD BABE
D|SCOVERED|
] Body Of White Child Found + Aol-
low Stump Two Miles North
Of Bond Station<
SHERIFF MAGRUDFR WILL
MAKE An INVESTIGATION
Buggy rt,1sss Were Discovered Lead
inn rs to the Stump Where the Dead
ss>dy Was conceaied-No Clue as
Xst 70 Perpetrators of the crjpfe.
DAILY NEWS Special

DAILY NEWS Special
Bond, Miss, July -yls.-what was
considered premeditated case of
murder was uyiearthed about two
miles north 81 here yesterday after
noon.
Mr.. Steadman, of the firm of Stead
nan G. Wentworth, discovered the re-
mains of fully matured white child
which had evidently been murdered
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-19

Hon. ]. G. Spencer, of Claiborne
County, who is a candidate for Insur-
ance Commissioner. was in the city
yesterday calling on his friends.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-19
BLuEBERRY CROP GOOD.
United Press Association.

Detroit, Mich, July Is.-Reports
from Northern Michigan state that the
BURBERRY crop, although retarded by
cold weather, will be the best in many.
years. Preparations arr being mad
for heavy shipments to eastern mar
kets.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-19

If you want a position apply for it
through the columns of the Daily
News. We print your application
three times free
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-19

POSITION WANTED-As stenogra-
pher by young man. Address M, 120
Front street. 1885,
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-19

Hon. T. R. Maxwell, of DeSoto Coun-
ty, who h prominent candidate for
state Auditor. was canvassing the city.
yesterday. -
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-19
The First National Bank
OF HATTIESBURC, MISS.

Sixteenth SemiAnnua of Condition Shareholders
June 20, 1907.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-19

News Wants bring results.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-04
ROCKEFELLER IS
T. CAUGHT BY MARSHAL
(Contlnued from Page One,

he did not know exactly what was de-
sired Of him.
He referred to the newspaper stories
that have been printed about him re-
Gently and ridiculed the idea that he
had been surrounded by armed guards,
or that the Taconic farm estate had
been equipped with searchlight
AS the officer was leaving the house
Mr.. Rockefeller again shook hands with
him, said he was glad to have met him
and added, "If you are ever near my
home 1 hope you will come and call
on me.''
1t is thought that Mr.. Rockefeller
was advised after the morning call of
the officers that he had better accept
service.
1t is generally believed that Mr.. Rock
efeller had been at the Taconic farm
since last Thursday night. In reply
to questions regarding Mr.. Rockefeller S
presence at Taconic farm Mr.. Prentice
on Sunday said that Mr.. Rockefeller
was not there and offered a reward of
$4,000 to any one who could prove that
his father-in-law was in Pittsfield.
The federal court In Chicago desires
Mr. Rockefeller'S presence so that he
can be interrogated regarding the af-
fairs of the Standard Oil company of
Indiana, against which proceedings
have been instituted by the authorities.
CHICAGO, July 3.-News of the sub
poena service on Mr.. Rockefeller was
received by District Attorney Sims to-
night. The information came in tele-
gram from United States Marshal Hen
kle of New York Including John D.
Rockefeller, eleven witnesses have now
been formally served with subpoenas
and will be in Chicago Saturday to
either answer or decline to answer Judge
Landis' questions. Two officials want
ed, H. H. Rogers, vice president of
the Standard Oil company of New Jer-
sey, and w. H. Tillford, treasurer of
the same corporation, are in Europe
and cannot be reached. But two men
remain to be served-William Rookie
feller, one of the vice presidents, and
H. r. Paine, vice president of the
Tro;o,o r,onIr line
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-04
Begin Action Against
the City Of San
Francisco
.. s. Attorney Appears
'as Counsel for
Orientals
Sum Of $2575 Claimed by ProprIetors
of Restaurant and Bathhouse
Wrecked by "Unwhipped
Mob"
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 3.-Suit
against the city and county of San
Francisco was filed this afternoon In
the superior court for the recovery
of $2575. the amount of damages al
legged to have been sustained by the
proprietors Of the Horseshoe restau-
rant and a Japanese bath house at
Eighth and Folsom streets on May %,
when a row caused by an attack by
labor union men on two non-union men
who were eating in the restaurant re-
suited in the fronts of the two places
being smashed by stones and clubs.
The suit was brought in the name of
Y. Timoto, proprietor of the bath house,
but includes the damage to both es-
adjustments, the proprietor of the res
taurant having assigned his claim to
the plaintiff. The papers were filed by
Carl E. Lindsay. attorney for Timoto.
Associated with him are United States
District Attorney Robert Devlin, who
appears at the request of United States
Attorney General Charles ]. Bonaparte
and Earl H. Webb of counsel for the
prosecution.
japanese Acting Consul General Mat
subaio is also taking an active interest
in the case, which Is the first legal
action resulting from the declaration of
the United States government that by
due legal process reparation should be
made for whatever damage the jap
anese may have suffered.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-04
AUTO TURNS OVER;
WOMAN IS KILLED
Driver in Seeking to Avoid Collision
Plunges Over Stone WalI-Three
other Occupants Seriously
Injured
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WELLESLEY, Mass, July 3.--In the
wreck of an automobile here today a
young woman was killed and three
other persons were injured.
The dead:
MISS MARGARET SWANTON, %
years old, of Waltham.
The injured:
Miss Margaret Turpen.
William Walther.
Frank Mclaughlin of Waltham.
The four were returning from South
Farmingham to their Waltham homes
in a large touring car and were pass
ing down Central street of this town
at good rate of speed, when, in an
effort to escape collision with another
car crossing their path, the driver
turned his car from the road, jumping
a stone wall and crashing into a tree.
The machine turned a complete SOM
ersault, hurting it's occupants to the
ground. Miss Swanton was thrown
with frightful force against the trunk
of tree and was instantly killed. The
other passengers were terribly shocked
and received severe hurts and bruises.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-04
SEND PRISONERS
TO CONVENTION
Western Federation of Miners Elects
Meyer and Haywood Delegates
to Proposed Conference
in Chicago
By Associated Press.

by Associated Press.
DENVER, July 3-If released from
prison in Idaho before October 1 Charles
III. Meyer president, and Secretary
Treasurer Haywood will head the dele
cation to represent the Western FEEDER
alton of Miners at the proposed con-
ference in Chicago on that date for the
purpose of founding new interna-
tional labor organization. 1t was an
nounced today that Haywood received
226 and Meyer 219 out of a total of 229
votes cast in the miners convention
yesterday in the election of delegates to
the Chicago convention.
The leaders of the miners plan a new
organization along the lines of the In
dustrial Workers of the World, which
has been disrupted by factional fight.
Announcement was made in the con-
vention today that the smelter men at
Douglas, Ariz., have been organized and
will cooperate with the striking miners
of Bisbee.
The morning session was taken up
with the discussion of proposed amend
mentS of the constitution and bylaws.
The convention, after a heated de-
bate, refused to pay bill for organi-'
zation work filed by 7. P. Petrilla. A
motion was then passed asking the
OH 10 prepare
an amendment providing that the
president and executive committee of
the organization pay organizers ac-
cording to their own judgment.
The convention voted to pay the
debts of the Park City, Utah, union,
amounting to $5S84.
A change of the motto of the organi-
zation to make it read Labor produces
all wealth and this wealth belongs to
the producer" was proposed. The
change was voted down.
A proposition to amend the constitu-
ton so that votes in convention shall
be "by roll CALI instead of "by ballot
was tabled.
The convention of the Western Fed
Grafton of Miners adjourned sine die
this afternoon after a session lasting
from June 10.
Denver was chosen for the next meet
ing place, and it was decided to retain
the federation headquarters here. Butte
was the only competitor for the next
convention, Bisbee, Ariz., Tonopah,
New, and Douglas, Alaska, being with
drawn. Denver won 222 to ia for
Butte.
At the afternoon session the new Off
GERS were sworn in, and it was decided
to assess every member of the fedora
tion 81 to apply to the Moyer- Haywood
defense fund. This will raise fund of
approximately $45,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-04
RACING MACHINE PLUNGES
OVER EN- BANkMENT AND
FALLS INTO SALINAS RIVER
By Associated Press.

SALINAS, July "a racing automo-
bile, in which were Chauffeur Young
and George Potter of San Francisco,
while making the turn at Riverside.
about two miles south of Salinas, was
wrecked. The machine, which was en-
tered in the fifty-mile race, struck
some rock near the turn of the road.
Its steering wheel was wrenched from
Youngs hands, then without control
the car broke thorough a wire fence,
turning completely over and falling
from an embankment a distance of fif-
teen feet into the Salinas river The
men jumped before the machine went
over the embankment. Young sustained
slight hurts and Potter dislocated his
right knee cap.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-04
MISTAKE SIGNALS;
LET CARS COLLIDE
Passenger Coach and Freight Car
Loaded with Rails Crash on Grade
Near Washlngton-Many
Persons Injured
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, July "a mistake
in signals today resulted in head-on
collision near Alexandria county court
house, three and one-half miles from
Washington, upon the single track line
of the Washington, Arlington & Falls
Church trolley railway between a pas
senger car loaded with government en-
ployes and two fiat cars loaded with
steel rails and pushed by a motor.
William Mack, motorman of the pas
senger car, was so badly injured that
he is expected to die, and more than
two score others were more or less Sc
riously injured. 1t is believed two or
three more will die.
Most of the injured were taken to
the Georgetown university hospital.
Nearly all of the passengers were resi-
dents of Virginia suburban towns.
Motorman Mack it is said, made a
desperate effort to stop his car but
brakes had no effect on the grade and
the car crash ed into the train Of rails
while under full speed.
The passenger car left the West End
station at o'clock. 1t was delayed at
Ashdale station for few minutes and
then followed car to Clarendon
which was bound for the Aqueduct
bridge. At Spruce station there were
two fiat cars loaded with steel rails
and these were being taken to West
End station. A motor car was push
ing these fiat cars and wh-n one car
had passed the switch the rail laden
train Immediately started without
waiting for the regular Washington
car. The rails upon the forward car
extended several feet beyond the trucks
no aq11
penetrated the passenger car almost
completely telescoping it. One rail
passed entirely through the abdomen
of Motorman William. Mack, and both
legs of one of the passengers were
severed. There were many women in
the car and several Of these were badly
injured. The passenger car was pro-
ceeding down grade and it is admitted
by the conductor that it was running
at about rate of forty-f1ve miles an
hour in order to make up some of the
lost time.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-04
PAY TRIBUTE TO
SAN JUAN HERO
STATUE OF "BUCKEY" O'NEILL
Is UNVEILED
Distinguished Men from Various Parts
of the United States Join in Conn
memorating Bravery of
Rough Rider
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
PRESCOTT, Ariz., July 3.-With ap-
propriate ceremonies the magnificent
bronze statue of Capt. William Owen
O'Neill, former captain of Troop A.
battle of San Juan July /, 1898, was un-
yelled this afternoon amid the plaudits
of six thousand people.
! ONeill familiarly known as
1"Buckey," a sobriquet won. through
his love for "bucking the tiger" or
gambling, was mayor of Prescott when
| Roosevelt came to Arizona to organize
the Rough Riders. O'Neill enlisted and
obtained a commission as captain. He
was placed in command of Troop A.
| When friends demonstrated with him
against going to war and asked him to
stay at home to attend political and
civic duties O'Neill responded: "Who
wouldn't gamble for another star on
the f1ag?'
While exposing himself to the fire of
the Spanish foe at the battle Of San
Juan hill after declaring, "The Spanish
bullet was not made that could kill
Buckley O'Neill," O'Neill was struck in
the mouth by bullet which passed
out the back of his head, killing him al
most instantly.
O'Neill was born in st. Louis Febru-
ary 2, 1862, and came to Arizona in
1878, engaging in journalism. He was
prominent politician and held several
Offices in this county. After his death
movement was set on foot to erect a
statue to his memory and the legisla-
ture appropriated $4,000. The governor
appointed commission to solicit funds
for the erection of the statue. Scion
Borglum of New York was commits
stoned to design and execute the statue.
which shows O'Neill mounted on
charger.
The chairman of the commission, h.
E. Morrison, made the opening address,
followed by invocation, after which
Major McClintock, captain of the Rough
Riders company made short address.
John McGroarty of Los Angeles read
an original poem on Rough Riders,
after which Brigadier General q. d.
Thomas, commanding the department.
of Colorado, U. s. A., delivered an ad-
dress. Supreme Court Justice Richard
e. Sloan, a member of the commission,
made the presentation speech of the
statue, which was accepted by Cover
nor Kibbey of Arizona. The monument
was then unveiled by Maurice O'Neill
the adopted son of Buckley ONetll, and
Miss Kate Hickey. daughter of O'NeilPs
bosom friend. Many distinguished vis-
itors were here from all parts of the
United States.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-04
SMALL ORDERS
OPERATORS OUT
President of TeIegraphers' Union Con-
firms Rumor That Key Men in an
important Western Union
Office Are to Strike
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 3.-S. j. Small
of the Telegraphers' union has con-
firmed the report that he had ordered
out the operators in another city. Il
have ordered the union operators in at
least one more city out on strike" said
he. II will not, however, at this time
diyulge the name of that city, but the
telegraphers have been notified and will
be out in less than a week. When the
whistle sounds in the offices designated
the keymen will leave their places. Un-
til then or until l choose to make the
place known neither the telegraph COM
panies nor the public will know where
the bolt is to fall.
Small had been out of the city all
day and returned shortly before mid
night He said he had been in Sacra-
mento, Visiting relatives" Both tele-
graph companies are now accepting
business without the stipulation of
Subject to delay"
According to the officials of the local
union, there have been but few de-
sertions from their ranks.
NEW YORK, July 3.-President Glow
ry of the Western Union today sent the
following message to the general super
intendents of the company at New York,
Chicago, Atlanta and San Francisco:
''There is no truth in the rumors be-
ing circulated throughout the country
that the Western Union Telegraph conf
pany has receded from the position
taken in my letter Of June 20 to the
Hon. Charles P. Neill, commissioner of
labor. / had another meeting with
Commissioner Neill last Monday after
noon and assured him that notwith-
standing the unwarranted action in call
ing the strike at San Francisco. the
company would carry out the condi-
tions set forth in that statement in good
faith
If you don't shop Saturday nights the
clerks will get proper rest.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-04
SAYS HE WAS KIDNAPPED
BY MEXICAN OFFICIALS S
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, July 3.-Telegrams
were received at the state department
today from Manuel Sarbia, who was ar
rested at Douglas, Ariz., last Sunday
on charge preferred by Mexican Off
cials and was held for extradition pro-
ceedings, protesting against his arrest
as political. A number of his friends
also have appealed to the department
by wire to secure his return to this
country, alleging that he was kidnapped
and carried into Mexico subsequent to
his appeal to the department. No word
has come, however, from any of the ter
ritorial officers, so there is no basis for
action by the department.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-04
THAW WITHDRAWS APPEAL
FOR AN EARLY TRIAL
By Associated Press.

NEW YORK, July 3-A. Russell Pea
body and Daniel O'Reilly, attorneys for
Harry x. Thaw, have served on Act
ing District Attorney Smythe notice
of withdrawal of the motion recently
made in the supreme court for an order
directing District Attorney Jerome to
show cause why he should not set
Thaw's second trial for the October
term of court.
Thaw decided that the district at
torney intends to act fairly by him in
the matter of bringing him to trial as
soon as possible and therefore directed
his lawyers to withdraw the motion
which was set for argument tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-04
HARVARD PSYCHOLOGIST
SAYS HE BELIEVES STORY
TOLD BY ORCHARD is TRUE
BY Associated Press.

by ASSocluteu FreSss
BOSTON, July BIN an interview
Prof. Hugo Muensterberg, the Harvard
psychologist, who has been attending
the aywood trial at Boise, Idaho, for
the purpose of studying the mind of
Harry Orchard. the principal witness,
says that he believes Orchards confess
sion to be thoroughly true.
Besides having every facility for
investigation of the subject at the
trial." he said, "I also visited the peni-
tentiary and made psychological ex-
animation of Orchard lasting eight
hours, but it is impossible to sketch the
results of this test in any popular way
without giving also the technical data
upon which my conclusions rest"
Prof. Muensterberg asserted that he
was very much impressed with the dig
nifty which characterized the trial and
it was his opinion that absolute justice
was being accorded the defendant.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-04
BRITISH ADMIRALTY
DRAWS COLOR LINE

LONDON, July 3.-The British adj
miralty and war office have both drawn
the color line against youth born in
London of a negro father and English
mother. On the death of his parents
the appointed guardians took charge OF
the boy, who has grown up and desires
to serve his country, but the authori-
ties refuse to permit him to enlist either
in the navy or the army. This burning
of an English subject because of his
color promises to lead up to a lively dis
cussion in parliament, where the matter
possibly will be brought up