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Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-14

Master Rudolf, with her two sisters,
Mrs. X. L. Hail, of Laurel and Mrs.
M. P. Teazell, of West Point, left
last night for a months stay at Mont
Eagle. Tenn.
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Miss May Edwards, of Bay st. Louis
returned to her home today after a
keeks visit to Hattiesburg.
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Mrs. George Calhoun returned home
Friday after visiting her sister, Mrs.
Miller, in Brandon, Miss.
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Mr.. J. B. Perkins, a young lawyer Of
starksville, Miss, Is in Hattiesburg
prospecting -.
M q Lou Bryant
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-14

Savannah, Ca, where they will take
a steamer for Norfolk, Va, from there
to Jamestown, they willrtake.sin the
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-14

The managers of the South Mis-
sissippi Chautauqua are to be CON
graduated on selecting and securing
him to preach, for he is an eloquent
and entertaining speaker.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. i. L. Mullinuix, O
Davidson and Co, will leave Wednes
day for Birmingham, Ala, where thes
win spend few days before going t.
New-York tribune., 1907-02-26
THE RHODES SCHOLARS.
One Hundred ond ThUty-cigLt
4meyicans Successful
by Telegraph to The Tribune J


Ottawa, Feb. 25.-Dr. G. r. Parain adminis-
traitor of the Rhodes scholarships here, tonight
announced the list of American candidates who
have passed examinations for the University
Of Oxford, held throughout the United States.
out Of 2l5 candidates 13S passed--a larger pro-
portion than ever before. All except three
states sent candidates Candidates who have
passed the examination in previous years are
eligible to election in competition with those
whose names are now given. providing they full
fill the other conditions as stated IN the resula-
tions. The election IS to be completed in each
state and the name of the successful competi-
tors forwarded before April !. Elected scholars
enter into residence a oxford in October next.
OF the 13S forty-five viii be chosen 10 go there,
the choice resting with state committees The
showing is the best ever made by Americans
competing. and is highly satisfactory TO Dr.,
Parkn and the seven trustees. There are now
i6l American benefciaries of the Cecil Rhodes
scholarships. The list by states follows:
Alabama-zy. ]. Rodgers a. white.
Arkansas-N. L. Caldwell, J. ]. James, c. 4
Caiifonia-s. A Clarke c. S FOrnicrook b H.
ColoradoDFredericR D. Anderson. A. s. Cheno-
weth. D. s. Tucker
conneeticut--H.. +, Bishop.
DTelaware-H G. Cockrane. c. 4. Sutherland.
Georgia.,,Dudley 3. Anderson. y. A Goodyear,
iIaaho-Bi 4. Midget. Nick, F Morrow.
Illinois-Lee r. Blohu, &. ". Davis II. J. Gee
]. J: Lynch, D. Z. Murphy, b. TomInson.
ioWa--R W Clark. j. w woodrow.
:, KansasIWarren A. AuIt C. 5. Braden. F. b.
Kentucky-G. W. Campbell W, s Hamilton, W.
Stuart.
Mansf Borhay m y"easoS II H. Ellis. AS+ % Jordan.
: MaryiaRd-w. y. Dqnlo. W, p Wallis;
rj9eseT a. + rl5Skd eRto " " r Roa5baT H@TinF
N,iSOn T. 2It NIqd t4us"-
New-York tribune., 1907-02-26
INTERTENTTON PROB4BLE
United States and Merico May
Force Peace in Central 1merica.

Washington. Feb. 2J-Unless Nicaragua and
Honduras speedily agree to arbitrate their diff
ferenCcs i'm response To the suggestion of the
United States and Mexico. il is not improbable
that intervention viii be resorted to in order 70
end the present state OF hostiliues. 1t became
known to-day that within the last day so
a second note was sent 10 the presidents of Mica
rague and Honduras. in effect conveying this
threat. No responses have been received and
while the hope is expressed in official circles
that further bloodshed may he averted there is
an underlying belief that it will he necessary
for either the United States or MeXco to step
in and force arbitration. The assistance which
II is alleged Salvador is giving 10 Honduras has
only served To strengthen the determination to
stop the whole proceeding. but it decided to
allow the helligerents a little more time to make
up their minds To accept the good offices which
have been rendered.
Advices received by the State Department to-
day through Minister Corea of Nicaragua are
to the effect that the small steamer Empire.
which has figured conspicuously in flibustering
expeditions. is being utilized for the transporta-
ton Of munitions of war from Salvador to Hon
duras Minister Cores will request this gov
ernment to have the steamer Newport which
sailed from san Francisco on Saturday FOR
Panama with six hundred cases Of munitions of
war for Salvador. intercepted by the cruiser
Chicago now at Acajutla believing that these
supplies are ultimately intended for Honduras.
II is asserted here that by prearrangement the
Empire will meet the Newport at sea and have
the six hundred cases OF war material trans
ferred to her.
New-York tribune., 1907-02-26

MT Kellogg said after the session that he might
l'l ask for a ruling by the courts. as the infor-
nation sought might be obtained from other wit
neSSes. This meant that other members of the
syndicate would be called to testify.
1t was brought out In Mr.. Harlimau.s testi-
m"Hy that bonds Of the Chicago & Alton were
sold to the syndicate "a 65. and that a little later
some were sold to the New York Life Insurance
company at about s.. MI Hartman said the
bonds We're sold through Kuhn. Loeb & Co. and
he could not tell if any Of his bonds went 10 the
New York Life. He said the syndicate arranged
TO take the bonds at g. at a time when depressed
conditions Of the market did not warrant a
higher price. and that later a change in condi
uons put up tn price
II was developed that tile Capitalization of th,
Chicago & Alton was increased from $50 0o0 900
10 Sll6oooooo through the Hartman reorgani-
zation. and Mr.. Kellogg strove To make it ap-
pear that S75.000.ooo of water had been injected
into the system without a corresponding better
mcnt or the conditions but Mr.. Hartman in
sisted on making an explanation that the in
crease o. capitalization was due i'm part 10 the
displacement of securities having large interest
charges by securities bearing Jow rate OF in
terest, while the improvements had Increased the
facilities much that the additional earnings
Of the road warranted the outlaws
Mr.. Hartman told Of the agreement with the
Rock Island for joint control with the Union
Pacific OF the Chicago K Alton. by which all
three roads We're expected to be benefited and
of the failure of the Rocl, Island To keep to the
agreement He also told OF the enormous trans
actions by which the Union Pacific obtained
control or the Southern Pacific and Northern
Pacific and Of the Union Paciic's investments
i'm stock, which had resulted I'm a profit OF about
$61.0o0oo0 by the increase of market values.
II is expected that Mr. Hartman Will be ex-
amined to-day regarding the Union Pacihc's
control of the Southern Pacific and Northern
Pacific and the effect of such control. II is
probable that member of Kuhn Loeb & Co
will replace Mr.. Hartman in the witness chair
New-York tribune., 1907-02-26
RATIFIED BY SENATE.
THE DOMINICAN TREATY..
Toic RI 10 I9-No Necessity Noe
for Extra Session.
From The Tabure Bureau. ]

washington, Feb, 25.--The Senate tonight.
after debate lasting from SIS to II: 80 rati-
fed the treaty with Santo Domingo by a vote of
43 TO T. this being practically equivalent, taking
rairs into consideration. TO a vote in the whole
Senate Of 81 to IS. Four Observation-Disclosures
Patterson McEnery. Foster and Clarke. Of
Arkansas-voted with the Republicans This
practically clears the slate OF important meas
ures other than the routine appropriation bills
and makes certain the completion Of all work
by noon on March 4 avoiding the necessity of
an extra session.
After a brief discussion of the proposition
that the doors be opened. which was emphatcal-
" rejected. Senator Bacon took the floor and
explained his opposition to the treaty at length
Senator NcCreary also spoke against the con-
vention, but briefly. Senator Lodge, who was in
charge Of the treaty. refrained from making
speech, contenting himself with answering ques-
tions Senator Spooner spoke briefly in reply to
certain objections. No disposition to fllibuster
was shown by the Democrats.
The treaty provides for the assistance OF the
United States in the collection and application Of
the customs revenues of the Dominican Republic
Senators Bacon. Daniel Carmack Culberson
and New lailGS CrltlClSeU Inc pOuCN llNOlNtu as
un@-ise and creating a precedent that may prove
dangerous TO this country. Senator Bacon de-
clared that the President for two years had vio
lated the law. in that he had carried into effect
without authority Of treaty. relations with for
eign government which constitutionally could
not be enjoyed without sanction Of the Senate.
Senator Carmack opposed ratification, but
said that if favorable action was not had or
the treaty the President would 90 ahead with
out II anyway. and the Senate might as we'll
take the action that would save his face" Sen
ator Clarke. Of Arkansas, and Senator Patterson
ma de speeches in favor Of ratification.
The only amendments adopted were those
agreed upon by the Committee on Foreign Re
lations.
The ratification Of the treaty is the occasion
Of considerable qualification 20 the Senate lead
ers and TO the administration, as 1t was appre-
ciated that there existed danger of Santo Do
plingo appealing 10 some European nation TO
undertake the service Of her debt-an appeal
which the United States could have opposed
with III grace, in view Of the length Of time that
the convention had been before the Senate with
out action.
New-York tribune., 1907-02-26
HARTMAN TELLS OF DEALS,
Z. & A. Syndicate Composed of George ]. Could M.
L. Schif, James Stilman and Himself.
GOT 81 PER CENT. OF. CAPITAL. STOCK.
On the Advice Of Counsel He Declines to Say Whether He Has
Private Holdings in Company

Yesterday was Edward II. Hauimans fifty
ninth birthday. He celebrated the day by testi-
fyiug before the Interstate Commerce Commis-
sion regarding his roads. He sat in the witness
chair from 10 a. IN. To 4}O D. IN. with the ex-
ception of hours recess for luncheon. an
swering questions put e. him by Frank 3. Kcl-
logg, of counsel for the government. and seemed
10 he as fresh rs daisy at The end of the ses-
sion. He Will continue his testimony to- day.
At the end Of the session he remarked TO a
friend that lie would retire after his next birth
day
Chairman Knapp and four other members OF
the Interstate Commerce Commission. Judsou
Clements. Charles a Prouty. James s. Harlan
and Franklin X. Lane, held the session i'm Room
20 OF the Federal Building and the room was
filled to overnowing at the hearing. Several Of
fciaIs OF the Hartman roads wer in attendance.
and John G. Mnburn. Paul D. Crayath and
Judge Lovett were there as counsel for the
roads. TO that Mr.. Hartman was protected
in the examination.
Mr.. Kellogg spent most Of yesterdays session
in quizzing Mr. Hartman about the reorganlza-
ton Of the Chicago & Alton Railroad. the water
ing Of its stock, the sale Of some OF its bonds TO
the New York Life Insurance Company. and the
sale Of some of its preferred stock to the Union
Pacific by a syndicate composed of Nj Harri-
man. George J. Gould, Mortimer J.. Schif and
James Stman. Mr.. Hartman answered ques-
tions quickly. with apparent frankness. and even
volunteered Information which Mr. Kellogg at
times seemed dsincllned 10 receive. lie balked
only at questions regarding his personal dealings
in stocks, and then declined II answer the
advice Of Nj Milburn. who argued that The COM
mission did not have the authority To pry into
such matters.
The commission ruled that Mr.. Hartman
New-York tribune., 1907-02-26
BANK MERGER RUMORED
City Bank, HanOUer National and
Bank of Commerce InUOLucd.
TBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune

Detroit, Feb 25.-There is a rumor here that
three large New York banks are to merge-the
Hanover National Bank, the National Bank Of
Commerce and the National City Bank. The
merger would give the combination a capital OF
S53 100000 surplus and undivided profits Of
more than S39O00OO0 and deposits Of nearly
half billion dollars. A man with large bank
ing connections in New York is responsible for
this statement. 1t l. as yet supposed to be a
secret however. and not known in Wall Street
The National Bank of Commerce is regarded
as j. r Morgan's bank, while the National City
Bank is recognized a Standard OIL nsttu-
tion, as is also the Hanover National Bank.
Henry O. Hayemeyer said last night at his home
No East G6th street. u4at there was no talk OF
the consolidation OF the National cry Bank the
National Bank OF Commerce and the Hanover Ma
tional Bank. Alr Havemeyer is Il director OF the
National city Bank
New-York tribune., 1907-02-26
BROKER DIES IN Il" CAR.
Member Of Produce Exchange for
25 Years Expires Suddenly.

Daniel r. Smith, a broker with offices at No.
~ Warren street, living at No. 1245 Madison
avenue. died suddenly yesterday from apopleXy
while on his way home on Sixth avenue eIe-
waited train.
Mr.. Smith boarded the train at Rector street.
accompanied by stephen Wakeman, of No. tiS
West 52d street, also a broker. AT Park Place
Mr. Smith complained of feeling ILL., When the
train left the station he fell unconscious Mr..
Wakeman, assisted by several passengers. car
red him into the Chambers street waiting room.
An ambulance from the Hudson Street Hospital
was summoned but IT arrived too late to he of
any service.
MIR Smith was for thirty-1ve years member
of the Produce Exchange and director of the
Chatham National Bank.
New-York tribune., 1907-02-26

Al the beginning Of his testimony. Mr Harri-
man. responding to questions put by Mr.. Kel-
logg said he had heen president Of the Union
Pacific Railroad since about 1900 and also
chairman Of its executive committee. lie also
was president Of the Southern Pacific, and of
its executive committee; and president of the
Oregon Short Line and of the navigation COM
pany He became president or the Southern
Pacific shortly after the acquisition of its stock
by the Union Pacific.
Q-Mr. Hartman, YOU president Of the Union
Pacific Railroad? Ayes sir.
Q-You have been chairman Of the board Of di-
rectors since about 1902 A-Chairman of the ex-
ccutive committee.
,Q-You are also president OF the southcrn Pa Pa
cihc the Oregon Short Line and the Navigation
Company? A.-Yos-
of the Southern Pacific Company? A.-Of the ex-
ecutive committee.
have been put IN before will ask you IN general
Of iso the Union Pacc Raroad COMPANY issued
provided for the issue OF 800 100000 of conver
oReP Poa rawng y9 don't fRtaR
m that is hardly the way to put IT. We issued $lSl-
the Southern Pacific. which had been purchased
first, not generally to purchase the securities OF
Q-Forty million dollars of these bonds were sold
So shares the Of the pES Southern R Pacdc
p9ny PHTehfSSse&d? has & AYes a; ,Se sac, Sir with tho commits
sion on the bonds and the commission on the pqr-
Your company. 81, ,S66627? A.~Yes, sir. l suppose
that Is right .
Q-Out OF those bonds you also used SOL 100000
for the purchase money certificates To buy the
Northern Pacific stock, about that sum, did You
noG? Al think about that yes.
Q-The other $27O0),OOG invested In the Northern
Pacific stock was furnished by the Oregon Short
Line Company? A.--Well, II the statements show,
l have doubt II was.
O.-That siOO 100000 Of bonds. with the exception
OF about 100000 has been converted into Union
Pacific common stock. has it not? A,-rhat IS so
Q.-There IS outstanding. in lieu OF those bonds.
500 gp1 900 of Union Pacific common stock, which
has been used 70 purchase stocks in these other
railroads? A.-1hat. IN round numbers. IS about
right
Q.-The Oregon Short Line, about July, 1902.
issued the first instance its participating Don0s.
providing Tor Sl00O1O00 Of those by the mortgage.
You recall that? A.-WaS that in the first in
stance? I think the convertible bonds were issued
before the participating bonds, We're they not?
G.-Thc convertible bonds Union Pacific;
they were issued first. Al see that is so.
Q.-FolOWing that, the Oregon Short Line issued.
provided for, about $OJ,0OVOO of participating
bonds A.-Yes.
Q-And afttrward in 1895. the Oregon Short Line
Company issued its refundng bonds to take up its
prior participating bonds? A.-Yes.
$50 that the participating bonds not now
outstanding, L understand II, none OF them?
o.-And OF that no0OOOOO of refunding bonds
there have been sold through Kuhn. Loeb & Co to
AFTER ALL, UsHER's THE SCOTCH
that made the highbaI fapous.-Adva
New-York tribune., 1907-02-26
COLLISION INJURIES NINE.
Trco Electric Cars Crash Together
Police CSech Ingry Cro1cd.

Injuries to eight passengers and motorman
resulted last night from a head-on collision be
tween an eastbound Third avenue and a south
bound Columbus avenue car at 125th street and
Lenox avenue J. Walsh, the motorman Of the
taken to hospitals. The motorman may die
Both cars We're derailed. For two hours they
tied Up traffic on both lines.
The injured are:
WALSH !, motorrnan: lscerstons injuries
taken 70 J. Hood wright Hospital
WILLIAMSON. Mrs. George. Of No 2ls west 11ath
street cotusicns laceations and possible internal in
JGries5 taken 70 Harlem Hospital.
EAUsER. Miss Jennie Negress. Of No. 431 West 32d
street. back hurt taken Harlem Hospital.
DoRENZ, William, no. 133 avenue; face
MARKS Samuel. Of 22l 12lst street: contu-
sions and laceTaIons Of the hands and feet.
STEVENS. Dr. Alice, Negress, Of No. I6 East 125th
street lacerations and bruises body and
zEDI-E1 Mrs. Charles, IS years old. OF No 234 West
74th street; decorations Q: the face.
WALKER. George. Of No. 42s East 18th street; cut.
s1d bruises about face
The accident was the cause Of Intense excite
rnent in the neighborhood. so large and angry
crowd congregating that the reserves of two
police stations had difficulty in keeping It back
Samuel Fried. motorrnan Of the Third avenue
car, vas placed under arrest
According 10 Motorman Walsh. the accident
was caused by his inability to work his brakes
When he the approaching Third avenue car
he said, he threw off his power and applied the
brakes, but the car, instead Of stopping moved
rapidly forward He was thrown from the plat
form by the impact and YVES unconscious when
kicsed UP.
New-York tribune., 1907-02-26
NAY NOT FILL PLACE.
Hughes 4ccepts Dunn's Resignation
Gossip Mentions Hedges.
IRy Telegraph 10 The tribune !

Albany. Feb 2J.-Governor Hughes said tonight
that he had accepted the resignation of George w
Dunn as State Railroad Commissioner whose term
would have expired ON March l.. The Governor
would not say whether or not he expected to ap-
point II successor. Much speculation is abroad here
on that subject. The Page Merritt public utilities
bills wlping out the Railroad. Rapid Transit and
Lighting commissions and substituting a state
board and a local board for New York city to con-
troll such public utilities about ready for preseu
tatiou.
In View OF this some OF the opinion that
Governor Hughes will not MI any vacancy in the
Railroad Commission. Others however. say thut.
even il tie public utilities bills pass the Railroad
Commission viii stiu exist for several months and
they think that the Governor may make an ap-
pointment. Gossip has toyed with the name OF
Job E. Hedges, whom the Governor appointed as
special counsel to help the commission investigate
the recent New York Central wreck for the place.
New-York tribune., 1907-02-26
ASKS WIFE ABOUT MEN.
Jerome InterOgates Her Ab0ut
Barrymore and Lederer.

Tile man feature OF the cross examination OF
Mrs. Evelyn Thaw yesterday was the failure OF
the attempt of the District Attorney to get In
evidence Photographic copy OF her ahidavIt
said to have been sworn to before Abraham
Hummel. Mr.. Jerome asked for an adjournment.
which granted. and to-day Hummel ths
stenographer who took the dictation and ths
notary public who witnessed the affidavit will
be examined Mrs. Thaw denied in almost every
New-York tribune., 1907-02-26
r. n. BUSSE FOR MAYOR.
Chicago Republicans Name Post
master Hurt IN u. II. II. Wreck.

Chicago, Feb. Gas result Of Republican
primaries to-day. Fred A. Busse. postmaster of
Chicago. viii be the unanimous candidate of
the party for Mayor at the April election The
nominating convention VIII be held as soon as
Mr.. Busse, who was injured in the railroad
wreck in Pennsylvania. returns 10 Chicago. The
Mayors term has been extended from two to
four years and a spirited contest is expected
between Mayor Dunno. Democratic nominee. and
Bjr. Bussr
New-York tribune., 1907-02-26
STANFORD COACH FOR HARVARD.

lBy Telegraph TO TIE TrbuneI
san Francisco. Feb. 3.-Lanagan, who is recog-
uzed as the best football coach Leland Stanford
University has ever had, has resigned. He prob
ably will go to Harvard.
New-York tribune., 1907-02-26
SEVEN VAN DICKS SOLD.
j. Z. Morgan Reported Purchaser
for $5O0,OOO.

Genoa Feb. 25.-The "Corriere Mercantile"
says that the family of the Marquis of Cattaneo.
which was in possession Of fourteen paintings
by Van Dyck, opened negotiations for the sale of
seven of them TO the Berlin Museum. whereupon
for $500 600
New-York tribune., 1907-02-26
MR.. HARTMAN DENIES STOCK SPECULATIONS.

the public $Sooo"o which outstanding?
A,-YssS. as | undcrstqnd 49,.
mon Pacific -SJ5oUG5? Al think that is so too.
or iaa5 E99 @G% OF st6e Of the
Union Pacific and $i5@0oeo Of the bonds Of the
oregon Short Line. which have been issued TO
purchase stocks in oin,r railroad Complnie5: a.
think all Of that was used 10 pay for stock that
was issued for some other purpose think
Q-Wou. it may have been used for other pur-
poses but other moneys Of the short Line We're
ticpating bonds were used for the purpose OF pay
and then the rcfundlng bonds were issued to take
% s3' was a6oat S%HS, that the Short Line
pGp~Ge s Z" a 10 m m .sK m 81 maj at Is about
or bonds in existence somewhere. the proceeds Of
T6TR Fsge gTfd 9 & bs Gr sg9en Pacific and
Mr. kellogg: Yes ] think SO.
bought Sl5%G2o par value Of the southern Pacihc
Q-After that it bought s1SoOoooO of the pre-
Pacific pro rata 10 its stockholders? A-That is
so; that IS it took its share Of whatever it was
entitled 70 under me owning OF S9gOotHN OF stock
And t The total amount paid for the Nogthsrn
600? A-Now, let me see. is that what IL shows
Mir KelIogg-Yes about that
Mr.. Harrlman-tightecn million dollars for the
preferred and the balance for the common:
been used TO purchase stock In other raiwaVse q
Now. don't want YOU to get 1t around that way
unless later on you show it,
Q.-Is not that fact? A.-Thc proceeds OF the
hundred millions OF convertible bonds turned into
stock We're used Tor the purpose of purchasing
whatever the southern Pacific report and what ~
the Northern Pacific report. plus the of the
rerunding bonds. Now, whether provided from
the issue OF those bonds, the money necessary 10
take up That SIS OO0O 600 of preferred stock OF the
Southern Pacific, do not know. That is all shown
probably, in the annual reports Of those years. We
had adN&uCcd-One minute now, Mr. Kellogg |
think you viii get the thing worked ont. When we
bought the Southern Pacific. We advanced 70 IT,
for the purposes Of improving Its property
something like $iS.UOO.O0O $3d00U. 600. Now
that was repaid To by the Southern
Pacific at the time they issued tAer pre-
ferred stock.
ENORMOUS STOCK TRANSACTIONS.
Mr. Hartman and Mr.. kellogg failed to agree
about the amount Of Union Pacific stock which
had been used in the purchase of other railway
securities Mr.. Hartman asked TO be permitted
to make a statement. and said:
In the first place, had. as the result of the
Northern Pacific purchase. $S2 100000 of Northern
Continued fourth page.
New-York tribune., 1907-02-26
sULPHURfc ACID VINEGAR COST $50.

bis store. at 30. GO Tenth avenue. Henry Mahl-
siedt, a grocer. paid fine yesterday OF so IN
Special Sessions Analysis by chemists OF the
Health Department showed that the vinegar lad
been diluted with q mixture OF suiphurfc acid
Ashlsedt told the that he bought the vinegar
from II. Boeckmann, wholesaler in business at
10. % Wallabout Market. Brooklyn. The court
ordered tie inspectors OF The Health Department
10 investigate the Brooklyn place.