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Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-19
HEARD AROUND
THE CORRIDORS
BIG STEEL MAN COMES
WEST FOR RECREATION
BY THE EAvEsDRoPPER

Nlven Mcconnell of Pittsburg, Pa,
one of the worlds greatest steel eX-
perts and the man who has planned
and erected the finest plants in Amer
lea, Is at the Alexandria, accompanied
by a charming wife.
Mr.. Mcconnell has Just come down
from the north, where he has been
making an extensive trip, and It is
rumored that he has been looking at
coal and ore properties in the vicinity
of Tacoma, though he refuses to con-
firm the report.
His presence in Los Angeles has led
to the report that some of the local
steel projects which have lain dor
mant may be revived, but Mr.. Nc
Connell insists in all frankness that
he has come to Southern California
with no other intention than to enjoy
some perfect climate.
He is a genial Scotchman with a
fund of good humor, a front that is
not at all formidable and a desire to
underrate his achievements and sink
into obscurity.
Notwithstanding these he has been
the man behind the gun in many big
steel projects.
From Scotland he came to America
in 1886 and was then an expert steel
worker. 1t did not take Carnegie long
to discover him and he went to work
for the Homestead steel works. When
be planned and erected the open-hearth
furnace of department No. 3, Home
stead plant, it was spoken of as the
most successful then in operation. He
worked for Carnegie for ten years and
later when a group of Pittsburg mil
lionaires decided to build a plant at
Sheron they sought him to design and
erect it.
The plant was considered a model
in every respect and not long after
ward H. G.. Frick and his associates
of the Union Steel company engaged
him to build a plant at Donora. The
two plants were afterward consolidate
ed and it was decided to compete with
the trust. Just as this plan was be-
ing formulated the United States Steel
corporation sent inspectors down and
Charles Schwab and w. E. Corey were
so pleased with the report that the
trust purchased both plants and they
are now considered the best In the
country.
Business? Why, left that in the
east 1 don't want to even think about
it," said Mr.. Mcconnell when asked
the reason for his trip to California.
"This is the first time 1 have ever
been in the west-that is. the far west
and I am making the very best of
my time by enjoying myself to the
fullest.
"It does seem good to get into this
beautiful sunshine after the rain we
left in the north. If the people in
the east really knew what they were
missing it would take a good deal to
keep them from packing up and COM
| ing west.
"Flowers and sunshine is all want
while am in Southern California and
I guess this is the place to get it. I
had intended staying longer in San
Francisco, but the weather was so
bad we determined to come down
here"
| 1t has been said of Niven Mcconnell
that when he puts on blue goggles and
looks into a furnace he sees more
than any other man in the business.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-19
SUED FOR HALF A MILLION

Special to The Herald
PATCHOGUE, L. l., March 1S.-An
echo of the Haverstraw landslide, in
which nineteen people were killed and
thirteen houses and other property de-
stroyed, came up in Justice Jaycox' S
special term here on motion to grant
separate trials to the village of Haver-
straw, the Excelsior Brick company,
the Eckerson Brick company, and the
Gillies Brick company, and the several
directors of the respective companies
all of whom are made co-defendants
in a series of thirty-two suits for dam
ages brought against them by different
administrators of those who were killed
and by property owners, the aggregate
damages sued for amounting to over
100000.
Counsel for several Of the plaintiffs
made a vigorous opposition to sep
arating the defendants. and one lawyer
who represents twenty-five plaintiff
clients, in which the village of Haver-
straw Is not made a codefendant, said
It would be an injustice to each Of
his twenty five clients to be compelled
to bring seVenty-flve suits in all against
the Excelsior, the Eckerson, and the
Gillies companies. Counsel stated that
the cases had been transferred from
one county to another TO be tried, and
finally sent to Kings county, where the
first case Is marked at the head OF the
calendar for the February term.
Judge Jaycox was of the opinion that
the village of HaYerstraw should be
separated from the other defendants
and gave counsel time to submit briefs
on the others.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-19
COUNCIL PASSES
REVENUE BILLS
OUTSIDE MERCHANTS TO BE
ASSESSED
Taxes Brokers Who Utilize Hotels for
Salesrooms $1oo the First Day.
Higher Licenses for Autos
and Oil Wagons

The city council yesterday passed
four revenue producing measures at re-
quest of Mayor A. c. Harper.
Outside merchants who hire hotel
sample rooms and sell goods after
sending out invitations to probable
buyers in Los Angeles must pay $100
license for the first day and $25 for
each succeeding day in which they
operate here.
Automobile owners who hire out their
buzz wagons must pay SIS a quarter
license hereafter.
Owners of oil wagons carrying five
gallon racks from which products of
oil wells are sold must pay license of
81 a quarter. This applies to peddlers
of gasoline, kerosene, distillate, etc.
Chimney sweeps must pay 81 a
month.
Secretary Zeehandelaar of the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers association,
addressed the council on the subject of
merchandise brokers.
Merchants from outside the city
come here, send out letters to persons
whose names they find in the blue
book and then for a few days conduct
a sale at some fashionable hotel" said
he.
LAS a rule, they get higher prices for
poorer goods than can be had here
from men who pay taxes and pay for
employees. These outsiders sell laces,
suits of all kinds and fancy goods and
novelties.
''I know of one San Francisco firm
that pulls 100000 a year out Of this
city in this manner"
Concerning the oil wagon tax, Coun-
cilmen Wallace and Wren were in
favor of making the license even
.hipbar
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-19
NEW COMEDY AND
NEW COMPANY MAKE
A HIT AT FlSCHER'S

Manager Fischer opened the new
season last night by presenting his
new company in Fred L. Griffiths'
version of 1.-The Crystal Slipper and
a hit was the result. The new COM
pany stands we'll the comparison with
that of last season, and in ensemble
work shows up much better. Miss
Cecil Comyngs, the leading lady, has
a pleasing voice and makes a good
impression. Miss Nan Sutherland,
soubrette, is full of life and animation,
and will no doubt become a favorite.
F. ]. Waelder, leading man, possesses
a strong baritone voice and is a ca
pable actor. Billy Onslow, the old
favorite, is retained as leading CO.
median, and has a running mate in
Pete Gerald, both of whom created
laughter as the two old maid, sisters.
The chorus work and the costuming
of the many chorus numbers are
lavish.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-19
CHIEFS DISAGREE OVER
WATER PLUG OUTLETS

Fire Chief Lips does not agree with
Water superintendent Mulholland that
the proposed four-inch outlets are dan
gerous for fire plugs.
He says they are being used in Port
land, Seattle, Tacoma and Spokane in
double form; that Denver and Salt
Lake are using four and one-half-inch
outlets and that Chicago and st. Louis
have four-inch outlets.
Another conference between the two
chiefs is probable.
Mulholland fears such large outlets
will water-hammer the mains, caus-
ing depreciation.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-19
CAN'T WALK ON A RAILROAD
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
PITTSBURG, March 18,-After not
ing that congress had abolished the
railroad pass John C. Schaefer a Me-
Keesport policeman, has abolished the
tie pass, the only method OF transpor-
tation left to the impeeunious traveller.
He has been granted patent for a
metallis railroad tie which, In addition
cheaper than wooden ties, he says, can
be so constructed as 70 prevent per-
sons walking over them. This, Schae-
fer thinks, will prevent accidents and
resulting damage suits.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-19
Good Doc Act at the Empire

A very clever dog act given by Curtis
and Bussell is the main feature at the
Empire this week. The CANNES are
well trained and put up many good
stunts. AL Franks illustrated songs
are good, and the acrobatic and equili-
bristic work of Rivas brothers is very
fair. Watson & Co. have a comedy
sketch which might be better, but the
farce comedy by the Empire stock cont
pany, "A Secret Panel" is very good.
Altogether the bill is UP to the high
average of this theater.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-19
HoM to Remain YOU'VE

To continue young in health and
strength, do as Mrs. n. f. Rowan. Nc
Donough, Ga, did. She says; Three
hotties of Electric Bitters cured me of
chronic liver and stomach trouble, COM
plicated with such an unhealthy condi-
tion of the blood that my skin turned red
as flannel. l am now practically 20 years
ters. / can now do all my work with ease
and assist in my husbands store" Guar
anteed at DEAN DRUG co Price bOc.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-19

Everything you want you will hnd In
the classified page-a modern encyclo-
pedia, One cent WORD.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-19
PeopIe,s Bill Changes

The Peoples theater will change its
bill today instead of making changes
Monday, as do the other theaters A
complete revision is announced.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-19
nziraD Enters on Second Week

"Zira" entered on it's second week
at the Belasco last night to the same
fine business that greeted it all last
week. The cast is unchanged and the
same splendid production is given,
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-17
IS BRUIN REALLY
BROWSING AROUND
in this VICINITY?

A report gained currency on the
streets today that large and Zero
cious bear had been sighted in the
forests near this city and that several
expert bear hunters accompanied by a
pack of hounds had departed in pur
suit of his bruinship, but up to the
present time this reporter has been
unable to get in communication with
the party who located the bear or get
any wireless reports from the chasers
and can consequently gile no definite
information upon the matter. Possibly
the President would have enjoyed bet
ter luck If he had come to Hattiesburg
instead of going to the swamps Of
Tensas and Franklin Parishes in
Louisiana. The people of Perry County
are after the real goods, SO the story
goes.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-17
BOT1LERS MEET
in Big CONVENTION
Associated Press.

Denver, Colo, October ia spe.
cial train from New York, Chicago
and intermediate cities today brought
large delegation to attend the nine
teenth annual convention Of the Amer
lean Bottlers' Protective association,
which opens this evening with ses-
sion of the executive committee. The
first general session will be held to-
morrow morning, when the delegates
will be welcomed by Lieutenant Gov
ernor Harper, Mayor Speer and Presi-
dent Friedman, of the chamber of
commerce. The meeting will continue
through Friday, and will be devoted
mainly to consideration of plans to
secure proper legislation for the pro-
lection of bottlers. Steps will be
taken to put an end to the practice
of refilling bottles bearing registered
trade marks and labels of we'll
know bottled beverages and goods.
The esatern delegates will make a
tour of Colorado. stopping at Colo
RADIO Springs, Cripple Creek, Salida,
Victor and other places of interest
before returning home.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-17
|llII9HORSE THIEF
ASSOCIATION HAS
ANOTHER MEETING


Pawnee. Okla, October 16.-Strin-
gent laws providing for more severe
punishment Of horse and cattle thieves
will be demanded by the Oklahoma
Indian Territory Anti-Horse Thief AS
ISOLATION, which is holding it's annual
convention here today. Under the
present territorial law, many profess
sional horse thieves who have been
captured by members of the associa-
ton have been sentenced to only a
year in prison. Such penalties, the
members of the association believe,
are not sufficient to act as a deter
rent to thievery. The body now in
cludes in its membership a consider
able proportion of the leading farm
ers and stockmen of the new state,
fifty new lodges having been organ
lied in the last year. The national
convention of the association was held
recently in Enid, Okla.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-17
light DOCKET
At CITY COURT

The city hall was the scene this
morning of considerable business in
the way of fine collecting and adjust
ing the little differences to which hui
mainly is heir and His Honor adjust
ed them in his usual happy manner
The case of the two who INDUCED in
a fistic encounter on Oak street was
discharged. Sing Johnson, colored, hit
Emma Smith with large chunk of
wood, thinking of course that he was
justified, but after hearing the case the
court decided that Sing should be as
sessed with fine of $25 for the
wreckless handling of wood Will Ter
rell, another negro made an error
and carried a bicycle away which did
not belong to him and after listening
to his reasons the court assessed him
with $25 and cost. A half dozen ne
gro gamblers who had been INDUCING
in fascinating game of craps were
taxed So and cost each.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-17
ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND

Chattanooga, Tenn, October 49,
Veterans from many states are in at
tendance at the annual reunion of the
Society of the Army of the Cumber-
land, which convened in Chattanooga
today and will extend through tomor-
row. Pilgrimages will be made to
the famous battlefields and other
points of historic interest in this vicin-
ity. Only routine business will be
transacted at the BUSINESS session.
General Gates P. Thurston, Major "
j. Colburn, of this city, is secretary
and General e. A. Carman, of Wash
ington, treasurer.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-17
CREDIT BUREAU
is REORGANIzED

The action on the part of the retail
merchants of the city in reorganizing
the Retail Merchants Protective Assoc
citation is very commendable one,
and one that will 60 a great ways to-
ward the protection of themselves
against the impositions of the dead
beat" as well as aid those who are
really worthy Of credit. The new or
ganization starts under the most prom
Using conditions with officers of the
highest standing and integrity who
will make 1t of lasting good to It's
membership as well as to the general
public.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-17
BEAUMONT BEGINS
RAILROAD BUDGET

City Assessor Beaumont will be-
gin tomorrow making UP his estimate
Of the unassessed railroad property
within the city limits and says that
while the task is great one he hopes
to have the report made up and read
to present at the next regular meet;
ing Of the council Mr.. Beaumont sa, s
that while all roads running into the
city viii have lands on the list, the
New Orleans and Northeastern viii
come IN for the greatest honors. while
the Gulf and ship Island win likely
have the smallest amount on the list
of property which up to the present
time has escaped assessment.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-17
MARcoNi COMPANY
OPENS FOR BUSINESS.

North Glace Bay, Cape Breton, DC.
tober 16.-The first public wireless
message to be sent across the Atlantic
will be transmitted by Marconi at s
o'clock Thursday morning 8. The ser
vice will be limited to twelve hours
daily for the present During the
last few days 1t is said messages have
passed between the local station and
Cliffden, Ireland, with regularity and
accuracy. Many messages concern
ing the inauguration of the CONNER
cial service have passed between
these points.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-17
Street CARNIVAL
Opens OCTOBER Is

The Robinson Street Carnival will
be with us the week of the 2Sth under
the auspices of the Elks and comes to
the city most favorably recommend
ed as clean, moral and up-to-date
attraction in every respect The show
carries twelve separate and distinct
attractions covering the entire field
of amusement and is equipped with
the wherewith to please one and ALL
Their tents will be pitched at the
Northeastern Park, where the Elks,
their friends and the general public
may spend a pleasant time.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-17
NEW CANADIAN UNIVERSITY.

Regina, Sask., October 16.-The
first convocation of the proposed Uni
versity of Saskatchewan assembled to-
day. The membership is composed of
permanent residents of the province
who are graduates from some British
university. These delegates will elect
the chancellor and senate, and take
steps for the Inauguration of the uni
versity, which was provided for by an
act passed by the last legislature.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-17
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. NEWS FORECAST
; FOR THURSDAY.
Associated Press.

: New York, October 16.-Among ::
: the important news events for I:
$ tomorrow are the following: ::
I: Board of governors of the !:
& American Cross of Honor will ::
!: meet in Washington, when ::
: medals will be awarded to life :
: savers. - I:
= Annual reunion of the survi- !:
: vors of the cavalry command of !:
8 General N. B. Forrest will be i:
: held in Memphis.
: Twenty-seventh annual session ::
! of the Farmers National Con- !:
: gress of the United States be- ::
: gins in Oklahoma City. :
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-17
SEATTLE HORSE
SHOW is NOW ON
Associated Press.

Seattle, Wash, October 16.-The
Seattle Horse Show associations
second exhibition, opening today for
four days, promises to be the most
successful and fashionable display of
thoroughbred equines ever held in the
Northwest. Entries have been re-
ceived from the horsemen of many
states. Nearly 200 classes are pro-
yided and fine strings are entered in
all the more important groups.
This is the second year of the Sc
attic association, the first show hav-
ing been held last December
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-17
VIRGINIA REUNION
AGAIN POSTPONED
Associated Press.

Norfolk, Va, October 16.-At the
request of the local camp, the meet
ing and reunion of the Virginia grand
camp of United Confederate Veterans
has been postponed from today, the
date originally set, to next Wednes-
day. Preparations for the gathering
are being made on an elaborate scale
and large attendance of the vete-
rams of the state is expected 4
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-17

No other party or parties than 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, 1907-10-17
CHANCE FOR A HOME.

Here's bargain in 5-room house
on West Fourth street at $500 cash,
balance of purchase price to suit pur-
chaser; artesian water on lot. You
had better look into this by seeing.
M. ]. EPLEY,
The Real Estate Man.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-17
LIBERAL ARTS DAY
AT THE EXPOSITION
Associated Press.

Norfolk, Va, October 16.-Today's
program at the jamestown exposition
centered at the Manufacturers and
Liberal Arts building, this having
been set apart as Liberal Arts day.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-17
Maine CLUB
women MEET
Associated Press.

Augusta, Me-, October 16-The
fifteenth annual meeting of the Maine
Federation of Women's clubs will be
held her, during the next three days.
opening this evening with reception
in city hall. Several women of prom
inence are on the list of speakers.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-17
coMlNc-"lN THE FOG"
GEORGIA FARMERS
UNION AT The FAIR
Associated Press.

Atlanta, Ca, October 16.-Hundreds
of Cracker farmers took part in the
celebration of Farmers Union day at
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-17

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Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-17

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Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-17

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Evening journal., 1907-05-20
PREACHERS PUT TO FLIGHT
Mob Hurled Stones and Eggs and Beat
Man Who Offended.
Special 70 The Evening Journal.

npecldl 10 inc Evening JoufnAl.
SEAFORD. May 20-A furious mob
attacked a tent in which the seaford
Apostolic Holiness congregation was
holding it's meeting and bombarded the
worshipers with stale eggs and stones.
Rev. Milton Grantz. of Bethlehem, Pa,
halted his sermon abruptly and fed
for his life. a number of the assan-
ants pursuing him and pelung him
with eggs.
Rcv. George ID. Phillips, another pas
tor in the meeting. was captured while
fastening home. ana after being
threatened was set free and command
cd to run for his life. His captora
hurled sticks and stones after him and
he was somewhat injured about the
face and body.
Considerable excitement has been
caused here over the preaching Of Rev
Grantz. who bitterly arraigned local
society and ministers OF other churches
Complaint has also bean made because
of the frenzied shouting of the wor-
shippers. which has caused great an
noyance. in one Instance, causing a
horse TO run away and demolish a
carriage
There is a spirit of Intolerance hero
against the Holiness people since the
recent scandal at Harrington. where "a
Holiness pastor was caught writing
love letters 20 a young woman OF his
church.
Evening journal., 1907-05-20
FOUGHT ON STREET
In new CASTLE
As a Result a COIOTed Man
Was Arrested, But the
Case Was Settled
Special 70 The EvenIng Journal

NEW CASTLE. Del, May 2o-A
number of young men on Saturday
night became disorderly near Fourth
and Delaware streets William Harris,
colored. came along about that time
and was assaulted. He retaliated
and during a general fight William
Warren was knocked down. He al
legged that Harris bit a piece out OF
the back Of his head and Harris was
arrested. When the case was called
before Mayor Boyd yesterday morning
Harris denied he bit Warren. but
agreed to pay him for lost time as
well as the doctors bill and the costs
of the case. He was accordingly dis
charged He did not wish 20 have the
case so TO court. ana as there was
much doubt in the case Mayor BOYD
agreed TO the settlement of the case.
Under the auspices Of tht Y. w. C..
r. IT, on Saturday evening a very sue
cessful strawberry festival was held
in the Armory building.
Selden S. Deemor Is In Philadelphia
/ to-day attending the exhibition OF tile
1 National Foundrymen's Association.
The large store window Of Platts
store was broken on Saturday by sew
cral cans Of corn and peas falling
against it.
Complaint IS heard regarding Sun.
day BAN playing I'm the city.
Screens will be placed on the wins
/ dows of the fire engine house
James Quimby is In Reading to-day
attending the funeral Of Mrs. kohler
one of the victims Of the shriner'.
1 wreck.
Hugh McCaughan has severed hi
connection with Platts store and ac
cepted a position I'm the Raldt works.
improvements are being made TO thi
I Presbyterian cemetery
William Ryan, of this city, and Mis-
Margaret A. Doyle Of Philadelphia
viii be married in Philadelphia durin,
the first week of June
Harry Hewlett and Edith Truit
spent yesterday in Philadelphia.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harrington, q
i Philadelphia. have boon the guests o
Mr. and Mrs. Robert II Harrington.
Miss Mary and MISS Hettie Jacob
are the guests Of Mrs. Tracey, %
/ Chester.
Charles Morgan, Of Chester, cam
here yesterday and adopted a litu
girl.
Prospects for New Castle are yer.
bright