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Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-20
TRUST N.AGNATE TO WED
BEAUTIFUL ATLANT.As WOMAN

they were married. Inman died three
years ago and soon afterward his
widow began the social career that has
made her well known character in
the society of New York and Wash
ington, as well as in the South. and
will shortly ssulminate in the com
plete conquest of one of Americas
richest men.
Dukes previous martial experience
was marked by sensations. His wife
was Mrs. Lillian N. McCreedy, New
York widow, who had secured d.
vorce especially to marry Duke, and
who was in turn divorced by him.
Frank L. Huntoon, well known New
York clubman, was named as core
spondent in Dukes suit for divorce,
and the testimony adduced at the trial
created a sensation in New York so
cial circles.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-20

The little Patton girl who ran away
from the inhuman brutalities of her
father, as told in the Daily News yes
terday afternoon, was taken in charge
by the OFFICERS Of the Salvation Army,
yesterday, and will be cared for I'M
til thorough investigation of her
story has been made.
Monday OFFICER Winchester, of the
Salvation Army, will proceed to Ellis
vile, Jones County, under orders from
Captain McAfee, who is commanding
the local Salvation Army corps, and
make thorough and careful invss.l-
cation OF The horrible and revolving
story told by the child Is
In case the story is substantiated
it is probable that the Salvation Army
authorities, following the usual prac-
tees in such cases, will take up the
prosecution of the more than Grim
inal father and land him in the peni-
Tertiary.
A retired Baptist minister who for
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-20
United Press Association.

New York, July 2O.-According to
reports received here James B. Duke,
president of the tobacco trust" now
being probed by the government, will
be married next week in Europe The
prospective bride is MRS. William In
man. beautiful society woman of At
lanta, to whom the nicotine king has
been attentive for many months. The
honeymoon, it is said, will be spent
in tour of Europe in big Mercedes
touring car which Duke recently pre-
sented to Mrs. Inman, and which is
reported to have cost $4,000.
Mrs. Inman is one of Dixie's most
famous women. As Natalie Holt, of
Macon, Ca, she was admittedly the
most beautiful woman of Georgia. Her
charms captivated William Inman, a
wealthy cotton man of Atlanta, and
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-20
lNANSEILP DREW LARGE
CROWDLAST NIGHT;
A GREAT. LECTURE

The program at the Chautauqua last
night was a splendid one and a large
audience thoroughly enjoyed it.
The Hattiesburg band, under Direc-
tor Aylesworth, appeared in a splep-
did musical program which Charmed
and surprised every one and theIhum-
bers selected were rendered in a
charming manner that cAbtSFatsd the
lovers of music. 1t is said that the
band is to be heard oftened in public
and there were Expressions to the eff
feet that the RESUMPTION Of the Friday
night concerts would be greeted with
hearty APPRECIATION.
1t is simply impossible to express
the keen shjoyment that was derived
from the eloquent address OF the Hon
Luther Manship, which sparkled and
bubb1ed and effervesced with the
bEtshtest bits of wit and humor OF
4lled the eyes with the tears of pa
Sthos. HIS stories of the old ,tims he
gro were delightfully."- toldk We're
appreciated by ever : -,,efs5k in the
audience and bre especially by those
old enough know the ante-bellun
negro
The audience breathless in
his Nights of poetic fancy or sent his
hearers into ecstacies of mirth, just
as he chose and his own sunshiny ma
ture and his catchy smile spread 6
mantle of wholesome good humor ovel
those who listened to him.
AS has been said of him "his even
ing's entertainment is like a glass o
champagne, with a tear in it,"
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-20
This Mornings Program.

THIS morning, at 10:S0, State Super
inteident of Education, J. N. Powers
delivered delightfully."- pleasing ad-
dress on THE Spirit of Optimism, "
which was enjoyed by representative
audience, who gave the distinguished
Speaker the closest attention.
Mr. Powers is a splendid speaker
and his subject was most interest
ing one and it was handled in a mas
terly manner, which gave the greatest
pleasure to his hearers.
The Program Tonight.
Tonight the Morphet-Smith Com
psay will appear for the first time in
Hattdesburg, in their inimitable enter
tainment, Music, Magic and Mirth. .
Marry Morphet, necromancer; Phil
K. Smith, in musical novelties; Mrs.
Morphet. sax5phone --anA, assistant
magic; Florence Wood-Milton, pianist,
Dcontralto and entertainer.
This company presents varied en-
tertainment, which is novel and artis-
tic throughout. Harry Morphet is an
expert magician and ventriloquist and
Mr.. Smith presents popular selections
on the Aluminium harp, the fourth.
hand bells, the pipe-a-phone, arch
bells, sleigh bells, the dulcimer, and
number of other of the latest and
richest toned instruments.
Florence WoodMitton appears in
contralto solos and representations and
Mr.. and Mrs. Morphet give saxophone
duets. So varied are their entertain
ments that they will in no way repeat
themselves in their appearances to
night and Monday night.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-20

it is expected that the tent will be
filled to overlooking to hear this dis
tinguished divine.
The management of the Chautauqua
appreciates the thoughtful courtesy of
the ministers of the city, which impels
them to give their congregations the
opportunity to attend these union SER
vices and hear Dr. Lowry.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-20

Mrs. Nina Purvis, OF Purvis, who
is the daughter of Deputy Circuit
Clerk w. P. Chambers. is in the city
visiting her father and her sister, Mrs.
A. Polk.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-20
BOOSTERS CLUB
FOR JACKSON

Daily News Special
jackson, Miss, July 20.--Secretary
Lott, of the Board of Trade, is en-
gagged just now in promoting a boost
ers club for Jackson. This will be
a branch of the National Boosters
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-20
CHURCHES YIELD
TO CHAUTAUQUA

+ All the churches in the city will
dispense with evening services tomor-
row SO that the congregations can at
-tAadklhe union services to be held at
the Chautauqua tent
At TO- services, at the tent, Rev.
w 7, kry, president of Mississippi
loli1 will preach the sermon and
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-20

Mrs. ]. T. Walker, with Miss Lu-
ellie Walker and the young ladies'
from Brookhaven, whom she was chap
eroning were guests at the Hotel Hat
tiesburg yesterday.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-20
The Lure Of Printers Ink. 2

store may have splendid LOCATION ideal appoint
ments and equipments for serving the public excellent
stock of goods intelligent and betertban
usual clerks show windows of the best miles
signs real priceconcessions departments alert buy
ers-AND STILL NOT SELL GOODS, To change mere
store into busy place business" requires the lure
of the printers ink"
OF the printers ink be mixed with the best
brains judgment and found in the entire
store organization The net result of such
ming campaign of pubctywhch about 80 cents out
of dollar of the appropriation spent on newspaper
advertising the other cent to be supplemental adj
vertsng.
No mercantile enterprise built up without
the aid Of the lure Of printers nkand will be-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-26
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

Washington. Feb. 25.-The following
postal changes are announced in Maine:
Glendon, Lincoln county. From Feb.
%. 1907. Superseded by r. D. from Wal
doboro.
Chamberlain, Lincoln county, from
Round Pond. From Feb. rs, 1907.
Atlantic to Swans Island. Additional
service for March, 1907: Leave Atlantic
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 44O
A. M. Arrive at Swans Island by 5.4O
A. M. Leave Swans Island Monday,
Wednesday and Friday on arrival OF
boat. but not later than P. M. Ar
rive at Atlantic in one hour. Schedule
for regular service unchanged.
Chamberlain to Round Pond. Leave
Chamberlain daily except Sunday 4.3C
p. M. Arrive at Round Pond by 5.45 p
M. Leave Round Pond daily except
Sunday on receipt Of mail from Dam
ariscotta, but not later than 7.30 P. M
Arrive at Chamberlain in IA hours.
Atlantic to Swans Island. From Mar
1 to Mar. 81, 1907, increase service to
six times a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-26
THE RIFLE MEET.
Important Changes In Program Aug.
1924 At Port Clinton, Ohio.

New York, Feb. 25.-It was an.
nounced today that the executive COM
mittee of the National Rifle Associa-
ton of America at a meeting in this
city last Saturday, official action was
taken designating Aug. 10 to "a as the
time for holding the 1907 matches OF the
association. on the range Of the Ohio
National Guard at Port Clinton, Ohio.
Some radical changes were made in
the program Of events. There was add
ed championship company team
match, a match for the representatives
of the press, a state secretaries match
and civilian match with the military
rifle.
The condition of the Presidents
match were changed, making them the
same as those Of the national individ-
ual match and hereafter the designa-
ton as the military Individual cham
pion Of the United States, the cham
pionship medal and the Presidents au-
tograph letter will go to the man max
ing the highest aggregate in both the
Presidents match and the national in
div1dual match. This will eliminate the
question which has heretofore arisen
as to the military rifle champion Of the
year.
The committee voted to take up ac-
lively the promotion of rifle shooting
among the school boys Of the country.
and General Drain, the president, was
authorized to devise a system for such
matches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-26

information received yesterday by
Postmaster William M. Wilcox. A tel
esram from the Office Of the postmaster
general informed him that the Senate
committee on postoffices and post roads
in the afternoon favorably reported
recommendation authorizing the expen-
diturc Of 100000 for the preparation Of
plans and specifications for the founda-
lions for the new building.
Several months ago the Senate and
Lower House authorized the payment
for the site for the new postoffice,
which Assistant United States District
Attorney d. Frank Lloyd turned over
to the Pennsylvania last week. in the
shape of a check for more than mill
lion dollars. The company, however,
reserved the right to keep for itself the
underground space for it's tunnel trains.
Postmaster Wilcox was delighted
with the information, as it was the SUBJ
stantial beginning of the new postof-
flee. Attached to numerous bills recon-
meEded to the Senate by committee
We're riders" calling for postal build
ing appropriations, but this was the
first appropriation for the erection Of
the New York building other than the
payment for the site.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-26
IN THE HOUSE.
Ship Subsidy Acquires New Impetus
At Mondays Session.

Washington, Feb. 25.-Ship subsidy
secured a marked impetus today in the
House, which just before adjournment
adopted a rule that will probably in
sure the passage by the House of the
Littauer substitute for the Senate bill
md result before the final adjourn
nent in positive legislation. The rule
vas reportion providing that the COM
promise bill shall be considered with
lebate limited to five hours and that
the final vote sh: ii be taken not later
than next Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The rule was adopted by vote of 15s
to 122, "a Republicans voting with the
Democrats in opposition to the rule.
The rule was agreed upon unexpect-
eddy by the rules committee at meet
ing held after visit of Secretary Root
to the capital and it was very gener-
ally understood that the administra-
ton was responsible for the commit
tees action.
The conference report on the Indian
appropriation bill was adopted, as was
he conference report on the bill pro-
viding for the allotment and distribu-
ton of Indian tribal funds. A number
of small bills We're passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-26
RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS
In Reach Of Two U. Of Maine and Two
Bates College Men.

Orono, Ne, Feb. 25.-(SpeciaD.- 1t
was with great pleasure that the stu
dent body of the University of Maine
heard of the success of B. F. Keith v.
and II. NJ. Ellis '0S, both of whom have
passed the Rhodes Scholarship, to OK
ford University. Two other students
from Bates were also successful. One
of these four men will go to Oxford
University next year, the scholarship
being worth $4,000 to the one who OBJ
tains the highest rank in the final ex-
animation. The University of Maine
feels that the success of Mr.. Keith who
is only Il sophomore and Mr.. Ellis, who
is a Junior, in passing this examina-
ton, which was of the most rigid ma
ture, is the very best proof of the high
standing of the university's B. A.
course.
Rev. Toomey from Portland con-
iucted the chapel service Monday. Mr..
Toomey also gave a short address
which was listened to with the great
est interest by all present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-26
COLBY COLLEGE.
!. x. Stetson Will Manage Baseball
Team-Debate for Friday Night.

A sprcial meeting of the subcommittee
of the athletic committee was held Sat
urday afternoon in the rooms of the
Young Mems Christian Association for
the purpose of acting upon the resigna-
ton Of Mr. Nichols as manager of the
baseball team. Mr.. Nichols resignation
was accepted and A. X. Stetson was ap-
pointed to fill the vacancy. Mr.. Stetson
acted as manager for last years team
every way His many friends are glad
that such an able and competent man
is to have charge Of the team for al
other season.
Harold Arey, ex-'10, was visiting
friends at the college over Monday. W.
are glad to learn that Mr. Arey intends
to return to college at the beginning OF
the next academic year.
Rev. E. l.. Marsh. pastor of the Con
gregational church of this city led chap
ell Monday in the absence of President
White.
Notice was given Monday of a debate
to be held at the college chapel next Fri
day night under the auspices of the De
batting Association. The question for de-
bate is: Resolved. That Hazing Should
Pc Abolished in All Forms at Colby
The affirmative will be supported by Mr.
Moore 'C7 and Mr.. Plummer 'Oa; the neg
alive by Mr.. Young 'O9 and Mr. Chapman
'09 A musical program will be furnished
by college talent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-26
GARDINER.
SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
Fire Alarm Yesterday Mornine-Mrs.
Mirinda Collins Badly Burned.

. Fire alarm AZ was blown yesterday
morning for fire at the house of Mrs.
Mirinda Collins at the top of Winter
hill. The fire apparatus arrived lust
before the about whistle blew and il
was unnecessary to lay any hose.
Mrs. Collins is an old lady of some
so years who lives all alone, and yes
teriay morning as she was carrying a
pan of ashes into the shed her dress
caught tire. She finally extinguished the
flames but not until she was badly
burned and the house filled with smoke.
Some neighhors who saw the smoke
issuing from the windows, rushed to
her aid and wished to convey her to
the house of some neighbor, as the
house was filled with smoke and almost
suf1ocating. She would not hear Of it
and refused to leave the house. Finally
she was carried to the house of S. r.
L:ttlefield. Dr., Sawyer attended her
and found that her legs and back We're
badly burned.
Mrs. Collins has persisted in living
alone for long time and has refused
to leave her old home. She has 4 daugh-
Ter in Lynn, who was here last fall and
who did everything possible to make
her comfortable. Her son, Sewall, of
New York Is we'll known in this city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-26
CAPITAL JOTTlNCs.

The anti-tipping bill applicable to the
District of Columbia, was defeated in
the House Monday without division.
Government receipts Monday: From
internal revenue, $1,16S.756; customs,
81, 036 1896; miscellaneous, S9l, 152. Expen-
ditures, 81, 100000
Fire Monday did about s35o,OO0 DAM
age to the Derby Desk Cos. plant at
Pittsburg, Pa. The Seventh avenue
hotel roof caught fire, but the flames
were quickly subdued, the guests hav-
ing been taken out.
Calm continues to prevail at Toxic
generally in regard to the American
problem, though there is some excite
ment among the interested parties,
principally the companies engaged In
the emigrant traffic.
In deciding the case of Wallace VS..
Adams, involving lands of the Choctaw
nation in favor of Adams, the supreme
court of the United States upheld the
right Of the Indiana citizenship court
to fix the status Of members Of the
Choctaw nation.
The Texas Senate Monday adopted
resolution dismissing the Bailey inves-
tigating committee before the commit
tee could prepare a report. The resolu-
ton adopted eXonorates Senator Bailey
in every particular. The vote was Is
ayes TO II nays.
A thorough investigation Is to be
made by the immigration bureau Of the
department of commerce and labor of
the alleged Italian padrone system
with particular reference to the i'm
portation of large number of Greek
boys into this country who it is said,
are held in bondage.
The decision of the supreme court in
the Nebraska tax cases means that the
railroads party to the suit must pay in
to the treasury of the 81 counties inter-
ested an aggregate Of about $500 900
of taxes now due, including penalties.
This includes the taxes for 1904, 1905
and 1906. The railroads had offered
about $780, 900, SO that the amount
really involved was about s9O0,OO0.
In deciding the case of the Texas Pa
citic Railroad Co. VS.. the Cotton Oil
Mills at Abilene and Cisco. Tex, IA
vorably to the railroad company, the
supreme court of the United States
Monday held the common right Of in
dividuals to the court against railroads
for discrimination, which existed before
the enactment of the interstate COM
merce law had been destroyed by that
enactment. The court therefore held
that complaints must be made by the
Interstate Commerce Commission. The
opinion was by Justice White.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-26
$500 FOR RURAL CARRIERS.
Senate Decides on Increase In Several
Postal Directions.

Washington. Feb. 25.-The Senate
ommittee on post offices and post
Dads has reported to the Senate the
'ostoffice appropriation bill. The re-
ort on the measure will not be COM
'leted until Monday, but it is estimat-
that an increase Of about $4,000, 900
ias been made over the amount ap-
'ropriated by the House bill, which
vas little more than 100000, 900.
The largest item of increase is in
volved in an amendment advancing the
Jay of rural carriers to 5000. The
present pay of such carriers is 1920,
md the House bill increased this to
SS40. The House made an appropria-
tion to increase the salaries of clerks
ana carriers in postoffices of all grades
and to this the Senate committee add
ed provisions to carry into effect the
plan of First Assistant Postmaster
General Hitchcock for the graduated
promotion OF clerks and carriers up to
S12O0. Special grades are created
move that amount where emergencies
and the character of service make it
necessary to provide advanced COM
oenSation. Another amendment was
adopted appropriating 100000 addi-
1onal for clerks in third-cla most
offices. change was made also in
the provision for the payment of land
grant railroads for the CARVING or
mails. The House provided that s171O
Should De paid per ton for all mail car
fled over $4,000 pounds, and the Senate
committee reduced the weight 70 5Ooo
pounds.
Another appropriation of s1oo nm ;s
added to be used in beginning the nren-
aration OF plans for a postofIice h,iId
Ing. The controversy between newsno-
pers ana magazines which carry coup-
~ advertisements was disposed of by
sion:
mat hereafter newspapers and peri
odicals may carry blank or printed re.
turn coupons as part of ADVERTISE
ments or other blank space for writing
concerning the subjects treated. not ir,
excess of one-third of the superficial
area occupied by the advertisement or
article, without impairing their rights
to the second class rates of postage, No
discrimination shall hereafter be made
In the inclusion or the exclusion Of any
publication entered or offered for entry
as second class mail; but the rule of
inclusion or exclusion shall be uniform
in regard to all publications of the
same class or character or relating to
the same subject or matter, and all of
such publications shall be either in
cluded or excluded"
That the federal authorities have TAX
en- the first step toward the erection OF
the new postof1ice on the Pennsylvania
terminal site at 36th street and Seventh
and Eighth avenues, was the welcome
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-26
OAKLAND.
Mrs. Charles D. Bates.

Mrs. Charles D. Bates passed away
Sunday afternoon at her home en- Oak
land Heights after weeks illness, death
resulting from a surgical operation. Mrs.
Bates was the only child of the lata
George and Helen Bowden Sawtel.e. She
was born in Oakland and had passed her
whole life here, being successfully en-
gagged in teaching previous to her mar
riage to Mr.. Bates. When quite a young
lady she united with the Free Baptist
church, leading always the life of a true
Christian. The husband and three sons,
all living at home, and a mother. sur
vive. Funeral arrangements will be an
nounccd later.