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Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-18
SECRETARY OF STATE HAS
NUMEROUS INQUIRIES FOR
THE STANDARD MEASURES

jackson, October 17--Since the
adoption of the new code there has
been revival OF interest in the
question of weights and measures
throughout the state, and inquiries
are frequently received by the secre-
taFy of state regarding the standards
furnished to the state of Mississippi
BY the government many years ago.
These standards consisted of a COM
plete set of weights and measures of
all kinds. The liquid measures fur
nished by the government were made
of heavy brass and the dry measures
were also of heavy metal. The scales
or balances were the regulation old
style, so nicely adjusted that an atom
of dust or fine strand of hair would
turn them. On account of their ex-
IRENE sensativeness the balances
were encased in glass case with a
sliding door. All of the other mea-
sures were made of the most lasting
materials, but during the confusion
and misrule of reconstruction days the
set became neglected and scattered,
lost, broken and stolen until nothing
is left of 1t now
| Owing to the peculiar and ambigu-
GUS wording Of the statute which re-
quires the secretary of state to seal
all standards of measure brought to
him by the various counties or mu
inequalities, after comparison with the
government standards, some of the
county and municipal officers of the
state, have an idea that the secretary
of state is to furnish these sets Of
weights and measures, when In
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-18

fact he is only supposed to compare
those brought to him and then seal
them officially II found to conform
to the government standards. Re-
Gently the secretary of state has re-
ceived numerous letters on the sub
ject, in each case the parties writing,
ask to be furnished with the standards
as provided by law, or rather as they
construe the law. 1t is impossible
now for the secretary of state to make
comparisons of weights and measures.
since there is nothing left of the
original set except a few odds and
ends of the brass measures. The
balances have become broken and the
dry and liquid measures, and long
measures also have become lost or
destroyed.
The same act of congress which
provided for depositing set of the
government standards in the office of
secretary of state, also provided for
depositing sets in each of the state
institutions of learning. 1t may be,
therefore, that the standards are to be
found at the University of Mississippi
or the Starkville Agricultural and
Mechanical college. If they are there
the law authorizes the proctors of
these Institutions to make the COM
parsons and seal the measures
brought to them. 1t must be under
stood, however, that the state does
not and is not supposed to furnish the
standards to the counties or cities, but
when the counties and cities buy com
plets sets, they can present them for
sealing and certifying as to theii
accuracy.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-18
Things Theatrical
LAUGH AND GROW FAT TONIGHT

LAUGH AND GROW FAT TONIGHT.
There is much real sorroy in every
ones daily life that many refuse to
attend the dramatic offerings we get
at the local theaters and witness even
mimic grief and suffering, and this
in great measure accounts for the
popularity Of theIighter vein of plays
where the purpose of both author and
actors is to supply as much excuse
for laughter as possible. isis in New
York" is announced for next Friday
night and it is not worth while going
into detail She is the same old jolly
pig-tailed isis" and she hasn't lost
any of her Indiana fun-maker's on the
trip to the metropolis.
Prices rs, IS and so cents.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-18
How 10 cure 4 Cold.

The question of how to cure cold
without unnecessary time is one
in which we are all more or less inter
ested, for the quicker cold is gotten
rid of the less the danger of pneu-
monia and other serious diseases.
Mr.. B. w. L. Hall, of waverlys Va,
has used Champerlain's Cough rem
edy for years, and says: Il firmly
believe Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
to be absolutely the best preparation
on the market for colds. I have rec
commended 1t to my friends and they
all agree with me-" For sale by Hays
& Field and the yellow Pine Pharp'I
.ac,v.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-18

The members Of the Columbia Street
Baptist Church are making every effort
to perfect plans by which they may be
able to erect $4,000 church build
ing. on the corner Of Main and Fifth
streets within the near future. A
prominent member of the church last
night stated that there were but little
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-18
u 5' E'' '' l7a Mn

doubt that in the very near future
the means would be secured and the
edifice erected. The church owns
about $4,000 worth of property in the
city exclusive Of the lot on Main and
Fifth streets and it is proposed to sell
this property and raise the additional
funds necessary by subscription which
it is thought will be an easy task.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-18
GARFIELD
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY

ated from Williams college in 1885,
and was admitted to the bar in 1888.
He began his political career as a
later became commissioner of cor
porations in the United States de-
partment of commerce and labor, from
which he rose to his present heights
in the affairs of government.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-18
Associated Press.

Washington, October Thames
Rudolph Garfield, secretary of the in
terror in President Roosevelt's cabinet
and son of the twentieth president of
the United States, today celebrated
his And birthday. Garfield was born
in Hiram. O.. October II, 1865, gradu-
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-18
rheater Makes Dividend.

D directors of the Century Opera
3 company have declared divi-
.of 10 per cent and report that
have balance to pass to the
4 of surplus. This is the first
the company has ever declared
ddend, and the stockholders are
hted with the showing that has
made, especially since expensive
rs and changes have been paid for
Ig the past few months. The prop
cost originally about $4,000.
was five or six years ago. 1t is
well worth 100000, and the stock
lfts1.50.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-18
powers Issues Card.

stssfe Superintendent of Education
Powers has requested the publication
~ the following:
Lte annual reports of county sup
"a tGodents, county treasurers and
Ia[cipal treasurers are required un-
al tke law to be led with the state
IL 1<Intendent of education, not later
80 October goth, Any of these Of
x failing to report promptly by
1r late, not only interfere with the
Ilation of the biennial report to
H legislature, but cause additional
Use to the state In sending out
<&c|al requests, telephone messages,
ID an effort to get this matter in
to have 1t appear in the report
1e department"
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-18
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

No other party or parties tnan our
selves are authorized to contract bills,
or in any way transact business con-
nected with the Majestic Roller Rink
and we are not responsible in any
way for them If SO contracted.
MR.. AND MRS. w. C. HAWKINS.
Oct is st.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-18
Big Damage Suits.

49, Big Damage Suits.
u al of the big damage suits heard
BY " Binds county circuit court at
this t<rm the corporations have won,
shoWipe <Ant there has been great
chanee eentiment in respect to
those socaled evils. Juries have
either failed fl agree, or have re-
turned verdHt ID favor of the de-
PENDANTS IN se>efal ceases these de-
PENDANTS have besl ne city of Jack
son.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-18
JACKSON DOINGS
DOWN TO DATE

making very rapid development and
declares that the great railroads he
represents are ready and more than
willing to do their part in helping
along the good work.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-18


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days when the mnstrei sno
simple unpretentious en'er.1
depicting the HE OF tne -
negro. <.
Billy clark, DOC Quisiey ai Il.
are excellent reminders Oh p z'
and 1t is dinicult wnen "
"rhats MUSIC 10 NE or W. z
ley sits listening 10 Al "
Secretary Tame. making
believe tnat they are wni'e ''"nel
they are not working. Between COG
songs and sandwlcned NOR 4
tious offerings by the Dailae y.
OF the troupe VINO sing <=9 Al
knee breeches ana siiken
One OF the most amusln "a
the present Dill is inc WISH
tary TAFT to the Pninpp' !
Field appears IN burnt CORK 2
posite Doc Quigley. A bu &
place, the bull retiring 70 a
after each round and b he
and rubbed down like re
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-18
1.-THE

-iO tNOoDs '~~@-t&f~ -.
NICE of SO much curiotty y IS
1aydd in its letter to WI Hro&l
~ iEs3}g{to the penitentiary board ~
c9@ 1n this city yesterday. II
folks had heard that the
4 .c Mississippi had sold a lot OF
III led at $40 per ton, and they
rs U1cretary Brown as follows:
Sir: We note the sale by
Z ofh<D tons of cotton seed at $40
\ tn IF consistent we would like
= n6xo You give us the name of the
~ <nH note Secretary Brown re-
1<|I1r&r Sirs: Replying to yours of
I'm would say we do not feel
~ "a are compelled or required to
& ~ Friends at the mercy of the
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-18
CAL e.v PRAISED.

Macauley's theater, which under
went extensive repairs during the
summer, now presents the appearance
of a new playhouse, was opened for
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-18
FOR SlIf

A bargain for quick &11(| -. {
room house with lot close ~ 1rit
Address box 81 city.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-18
Gulf and Ship Island.

NORTH BOUND.
Iv culfport Ar Hattesburg jackson
n. 90 !. r,---A~~ 1924 am. rO37 pm.
.1hhA pnI. N33 1880
SOUTH BOUND
= 1o.pson Ar Eattiesbwg, Lv AR ulfport
..os I, GAS pm pm
an n, 7:5S am. 11:00 m.
@ Connections at
No connects with c. Memphis S:15
No connects north 11:15 Ar Memphis $3.50 am
No ", east bound 2o pn and west bound
2:35 pm. Arrive vicksburg 400
Through Seepers L. G. Trains
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-08-01
BLACK HAND FIRE
TAKES TWENTY LIVES

New york. July 31.---A shocking loss
Of life and destruction OF properly, e.
timated at more than $1.000,000. was
caused by fires In New York and the
Immediate vicinity in the twenty-four,
hours ending at s o'clock this morn-
in=. a...o,Il
suffering from injuries as result OF
the burning OF a six story tenemen.
on Chrystie street. and q big nnanciai
loss resulted from the destruction OF
the Long Beach hotel at Long beacn,'
-. l.. today, and Steeple Chase park
and other property at Coney Island yes
terday. In addition, the steamship
Hamilton, of the Old Dominion line,
has come into port with part OF her
hold ablaze. -
An explosion OF bomb placed. the
police believe. by agents of the Slack
Hand In an italian grocery store. starI-.
ad a Are which swept through Chrystie
street. the italian tenement district.
The noise of the explosion caused
panic and the police say some perisneo
In the flames. fearing to escape TO the
streets where they believed death
awaited them from the dreaded Black
Hand
A second explosion from a kerosene
tank followed and the whole lower moor
was covered with a mass OF flames
from the blazing oil. Fire shot up into
stairways. cutting of escape from
those above. Many rushed to the hre
escapes which became clogged with
frightened people. The flames killed
some as they were about2to be rescued
from the roof, while others were over
come by smoke. There were many
heroic rescues by the firemen.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-08-01
EX-DIPLOMAT SHOOTS
SISTERS AND BROTHERS

Versailles, July 31.-Henry Hunting
ton, son of Douglas st. George Hunt
tngton, ex-attache Of the American
embassy, was arrested on the charge OF
shooting his two sisters and one Of
his brothers. The condition of the
sisters Is serious, Elizabeth having re-
ceived a bullet near the heart and Is
thought to be dying,
The tragedy occurred at the bed
side Of the father, who was dying.
Henry had returned to ask his fathers
forgiveness, having been estranged
from his parents for some time past.
Mr.. Huntington, ST., was suffering from
pulmonary congestion, and as 1t was
believed he was near to death tele-
gram was dispatched to Henry to re-
turn. The latter hurried to the bedside,
around which were grouped the weep
ing wife, the daughters, Edith and
Elizabeth, and the sons, Alonzo and
Douglas. Henry pleaded forgiveness
for the sorrow he had caused and had
received his fathers blessing when
Douglas requested him to seek the par-
don of his mother also. This Henry
declined to do, and thereupon Alonzo
asked him to leave the ROOM. Henry i'm
mediately drew q revolver and fired at
Alonzo He then wheeled and shot both
his sisters and endeavored to make his
escape. He was captured, however, by
o. guard, who ran into the house to in
vestigate the cause of the shots. Doug
las Huntington also had been hit by
flying bullets.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-08-01
aABY CARRIED OFF
BY TOY BALLOON;
SAVED BY BULLETS
tell-Aimed Eifle Shots Pune,
ture, and the Infant Settles
Gently to Earth.

Rockport, Tex. July s1.--The little
2-year-old daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. J.
p. Moody, Of Waco, Tex, who are
spending their vacation at Tarpon Inn,
u seaside hotel, figured In the most sem
sational incident ever witnessed upon
the beach.
An Italian vendor Of toys, carrying q
large bunch Of toy balloons, thinking to
please the little tot, tied the entire
bunch about the child's waist In the
presence OF large crowd Of bystand-
ers upon the hotel veranda. The baby
was Immediately lifted into the air, and
before the spectators could recover
themselves, she was floating beyond
their reach. with the wind carrying her
out to sea. n
In the midst of the panic which pre-
vailed, a launch containing Mr.. Mum
free, Of Denver. and others, arrived and
they at once perceived the cause of the
qommotion along the beach. Steadying
the launch and grabbing a rifle, Mum
free fired Into the mass OF balloons.
The bullet tore through, bu the child
still fioated through the air. Another
shot and the mass was seen to settle
slowly, almost imperceptibly. Launches
and boats then followed the flying baby
until 1t stood over st. Joseph's island.
where 1t gently settled a dozen ards
from the waters edge and the little one
was rescued
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-08-01

Accused Haywood Of Planning Crime
tween the two Is said to have been
most effeCtirg. Haywood lifted the
slight form OF the dying man in his
arms and Murphy is quoted as saying
between stifed gasps: Bills, in this
hour OF your great triumph be humble
and thankful"
Murphy Is not expected to live many
days.
Judge Favors Defendant.
The judges instructions took 10000
words. After the customary instruc-
tions as to the general duties of the
jurors as to law and evidence, the
Judge instructed the jury in accordance
with his ruling some days ago after
the argument by counsel as to the ad-
instability of the evidence bearing on
the connection of Steve Adams with
the crimes committed. in northern
Idaho.
This evidence and also that intro
duced by the defense regarding the
deportations in Colorado and the en-
ployment of Pinkerton detectives by
the mine owners, Judge Wood in
structed the jury not to consider on
the ground that no prior connection
had been made, in either case.
Instructions as to the necessity for
clear and conclusive proof beyond any
reasonable doubt OF every material fact
followed. by quoting the indictment on
which Haywood. together with Meyer
and Pettibone. were arrested.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-08-01
OLDEST UNITED STATES
SENATOR IS DEAD

Asheville, N. c., July 30.-United
States Senator Edmund Winston Pet
tus, Of Alabama, died Saturday night
at 10 o'clock at Hot Springs, this state
from the effects of a stroke of apo
pleXy, with which he was seized while
at the breakfast table. His entire body
was paralyzed and he never recovered
consciousness since that time.
Senator Pettus is one Of the best
known politicians and attorneys in
the south with which section he has
been identified nearly all Of his life. AS
a lawyer, soldier and legislator, he has
been in the public eye the greater part
of his life, and should the attack with
which he now suffers prove fatal, 1t
will remove one Of the south's most
familiar figures in the national upper
house, In which body he has served
since 1897
Senator Pettus was born in Lime
stone county, Alabama, July 6, 1921,
was educated in the common schools
of Alabama and at Clinton college,
Tennessee, and was admitted to the
bar in 1912, first hanging out his
| shingle in Gainesville, Ala He was
married June 27, 1874, to Mary 8.
Pettus was elected in 1914 solicitor
for the Seventh circuit, served as lieu
| tenant In the Mexican war went on
horseback with a party Of neighbors to
California In 1849, returned in 1851, was
made judge Of the Seventh circuit 1865
to 1858, and resigned and removed to
Selma, returning to his law practice
there.
He served in the confederate army
with distinction, enlisting as major and
retiring as brigadier general
His home is in Selma. He Is the old.
est senator
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-08-01
GET APPENDIX CUT
FOR FASHIONS SAKE

Pittsburg, July 31.-Pittsburg society
women have developed a morbid fad in
having their vermiform appendices re-
moved, and the amputation has become
so much In vogue as to have become re-
quisite to enjoy social equality with the
upper set. ..-..
In discussing the newest fad, a So
Iciety woman, writing to a local paper
declares that another prominent society
woman and a leader among Pittsburg
!women's clubs has asked to be remem-
bered with flowers In August, saying.
I'm going to have my veriform appen-
dix taken out. Every one know has
been treated so successfully. Oh, no, It
doesn't trouble me, but one never
knows when II will .... a
That many women with much time
and social prestige are becoming mono
maniacs on the subject seems to be
an assured fact after careful investi-
CATION here. and surgeons who are
profiting by the fad do not hesitate to
ridicule and condemn the practice.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-08-01
KNOCK BLOCK OFF
SUGGESTS A JUDGE

| waltham, Mass, July 81.-"If a man
followed my wife and I Was big
enough, I would knock his block off, !"
remarked Judge Abbott during the
trial OF David Meister, Of Watertown,
charged with using profane language
to Mrs. Louisa Crossman. Of the same
town.
Mrs. Crossman stated that the de-
fendant annoyed her more or less for
the last two years by following her
on the street.
The court asked her If she had told
her husband that Meister had been
following her, and she replied that
she had several times.
How large a man Is your husband p
ask ed the court.
Larger than the defendant" re-
piled Mrs. Crossman.
1t was at this point that Judge
Abbott made the remark referred to.
Meister denied the charge, but was
found guilty and fined $40.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-08-01
AUTO is LEAD BY
AN ANCIENT MULE

Hartford City, Ind, July 31.-With
IA dilapidated covered wagon propelled
by a little gasoline engine and an
old army mule as a steering "appara-
tus," AL Martin, former resident Of
this city, pulled into town from Allan
tia, having been on the road since Oc-
ltcber 9.
Martins odd outfit was driven
around the public square and attracted
much attention. Martin made the
,horseless carriage himself, and says
that he can travel at the rate OF If
teen miles an hour with the OUTFIT;
that Is, when the mule Is not In the
way.
The singular mechanism Is COM
.plete except the steering parts. The
trip has been long one, he says, ow-
ing to many accidents he has encount-
cred on the road, his machine having
broken down several times, necessitat-
ing delays of two or three days at a
time
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-08-01
SENDS OUT TROUSERS,
GETS BACK "PANTS'

Atlantic City, July S1.-To settle tho
question of ownership OF a pair of
trousers, Magistrate De Hart compelled
Spencer Finnie, a young man Of sport
ing proclivities, to try on the pants
in court. The change was made In full
view of the court to prevent any at
tempt to bag" the knees of the trous,
ers in dispute or otherwise spoil them
At; but women spectators were care,
fully excluded.
Finnie asserted that he had taken a,
pair Of So trousers to a tailor for presss
ing. He testified to his belief that in
return he had received a pair of s:
"pants," and he sought to force tho
return Of his original garments.
BENJAMIN Goldstein, the accused tailx
or. declared that the pants" were the
ones brought to his place by FinnieI'
and to prove his contention that the
garment belonged to the complainant
asked that he be forced to put them
on.
Goldstein and his lawyer averred that
the trousers were a perfect At, but
the magistrate found several wrinkles
in the rear of the garment, and held
the tailor under bail until the matter
could be settled properly.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-08-01
MRS. EDDY'S COUNSEL
SAYS She IS FAILING
Streeter Urges Hearing Of the
Priestess Because of "Deple-
tion Of Physical Strength"

Concord, N. H. July 31.-Before thel
masters appointed by the superior court.
to determine the competency OF Mrs;
Mary Baker G. Eddy, the Christiani
Science leader, in connection with legal
action brought to secure an accounting
of her property, General Frank 81
Streeter, counsel for Mrs Eddy. urged,
that a hearing be given as promptly!
as possible citing as his reasons the
age OF his client and her general de-.
pletion OF physical strength" Mr.
Streeter said: I
Mrs. Eddy Is now in her S7th year.
At her age. and general depletion of
physical strength. to defer this inquiry
longer would be a denial of justice and
constitutional right. Her physical
strength is such that I appeal for a.
prompt hearing as possible"
On motion Of ex-senator Chandler,
counsel for the plaintiffs. the hearings
was continued until August 13. Thisi
will give the complainants opportunity
to prepare their case and get deposit
tions.