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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-19

commends it to the reading public. i
trust that its life may be long and
prosperous.
Your friend,
LUTHER MANsHIP.
Hattiesburg; Miss, May 16, 1908.
Hattiesburg Daily News, City.
Gentlemen-Through the press no.
tees am reminded that this is your
first anniversary and write to con-
graduate you on the splendid show
ing you have made both as family
paper and advertising medium.
No stronger proof is needed of my
sincerity in this expression than the
fact that have been taking your pa
per regularly since the first issue, be-
sides you viii also note that ] have not
reduced my advertising space.
The safety of both life and property
depends upon the moral Influences and
the enforcement Of the laws Of the
b Continued on page eight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-03
Plans for Postoffice.

Plans were received in the city this morning by Postmaster Lewis for the erection of the government building which is to be erected on the corner of Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street. Bids will be asked for at once, and it is expected that there will be a number of contrac- tors on hand within the next few days to examine the plans and make arrange ments for submitting bids. The building is to be S2x51 feet, having a frontage of 51 feet on Nineteenth street. The build ing will be built of stone and brick. Bids are to be opened on April Il, so it will be seen from that that Bessemer will not be much longer without a government building that will be both a credit to the city and a great convenience to the fed- eral authorities. It is thought that work will be begun about May 15 and be rushed along as fast as possible.
 Sxty-five thousand dollars has been appropriated for this purpose, and every one in the city will be much pleased when the actual work of construction starts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-03
CITY COUNCIL IS
 IN THE L|MEL|GHT Bessemer SoIons Must Solve
 Important Questions PLANS FOR POST0FFICE Bids Will Be Received on New $65 ,ooo Structure to Be Built at Bessc- .mer-Personal and General
 News of Interest.
PLANS FOR PoSToFFICE

Bessemer, March 2.-(Special)- Is ex- pected that the meeting of the City Coun- ell to be held tomorrow evening will be very important one in many respects as the matter of selecting a site for the new school building, which Is to be erect ed in the near future, will come up for discussion. lt is also understood that some one will addles few remarks to the eouncll on the present water works system. The committee appointed at the last meeting of the Good Government club to take the 1naltcr up with the council of adopting the new code will also be on hand. It is just possible that the matter of escaping prisoners will also receive some attention.
 With reference to the site to be select ed for the school building good deal of opposition has arisen to the idea that the city park be used for this purpose. A good many people have expressed them selves in no uncertain terms in this re- gard and it is believed that the council will have hard time deciding just what site to select
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-03
Personal and General.

The Rev. Austin Crouch of the Baptist church at Woodlawn arrived in the city this afternoon and started revival Sef- vice at the First Baptist church this eNen- ing Services will be held twice a day. and the public is cordially invited toA (Ene out. MT. Crouch is well known in fhe district and his sermons are at times well worth listening to-. He is gifted as an ipr- ator and it Is believed that his well known reputation as minister will in- sure good crowds at each service.
 Lawson & Cochran is tile style oi( q new coal firm which has recently iIe- gun business in this city. They succetH- ed to the business of J. A. Simpson, wfo has been in this city for several yeapE. They will have their office and yard fln Third avenue, near the Louisville a ld Nashville crossing, and they have eveiF convenience for rendering prompt servicf In addition they will have branch yadi at Jonesboro, thereby putting them in pA- stion to give all orders received promjt attention.
 The infant child of MT. and Mrs. Arthur Parsons died late last afternoon at thNiF home at Virginia Mines. The funeral todlS place this afternoon at Valley Creek cenl eterv with Jacobs & Son in charge. Il
 The United Daughters of the Confederl- acy will meet at the residence or Mrs. J. H. Hard on Second avenue tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. All members, arf urged to be present as important buslF ness is to come before the meeting.
 Tomorrow being a legal holiday, thh banks will be closed.
 The regular Lenten services will colflr mence Wednesday morning at 10 oclocr at Trinity Episcopal church.
 A special convocation of Besremer chap ter, R. A.. M. No. 110, will be held tomo1 row evening.
 Jonesboro lodge of Odd Fellows, No 93,5 met this evening, and a good deal of ini- portant work was gotten through vita The lodge is one of the most hourishl9G in the district, and it's membership Is 'r- creasng rapidly.
 E. A. Little and Joe Little lett on sat lrday for Mobile to attend Mardi Gras.
 IT C. Mean and Dr. l.. A. Spencer left yesterday for Mobile, where they went to take in Mardi Gras
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-03
NEW TABLE FUR
 BLOOMING MILL Other Improvements Made At
 Steel Plant MORE BLACK HAND GOSSIP Tony spallno Reported to Have Gone to Italy Because He Was Threatened-WelI Known
 Italians Scout Idea.
MORE BLACK HAND GOSSIP

Ensley March 2.-(Special.) )-Since the acquisition by the United States Steel cor poration of the properties of the Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad company, not only has the construction work then under way been resumed, but many inl- provements in machinery have been add ed to the steel plant, among the latest being a mommoth blooming mill table that has just been made specially for them by the Wheeling Mold and Foun- dry company. The table is driven by an inductive driver and is one of the heaviest in the country. It has been sort of wonder to the mill men who have viewed it. The table is of the regulation type, the new feature being its power, fur nished by inductive drivers, new idea Of the makers who have but recently placed it on the market. Those who have seen it state it is a marvel. The machinery will arrive in Ensley in a short while, and will be used in connection with the new mammoth roughing engine in the rail mill. Another improvement that will begin at once is the extension of the stripper building and the building of new row of soaking pits. These improve ments when completed will greatly in- crease the efficiency of both the blooming mill and rail mill, and will materially in- crease the output.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-03
CLUBS ARE FORMED
 IN THE TRI-CITIES
JOHN w. TOMLiNSON VISITS FLORENCE, SHEFFIELD AND TUSCUMBlA AND ORGANIZES BRYAN SUPPORTERS.

Florence, March 2.-(Special.)-A
 Bryan Campaign Democratic club was
 organized here today with more than
 500 names enrolled. Judge J. |.
 Mitchell presided and introduced Hon.
 John w. Tomlinson, who spoke on the
 prospects and ways and means for
 democratic success in the nation. \ At the conclusion of his speech Judge
 of Probate George ". Porter put in
 nomination the following officers, who
 were elected: John l.. Houghston,
 president; H. E. Moores, secretaryl A. B. Camper treasurer. A committee on
 membership was appointed.
 At o'clock MT. Tomlinson spoke at Sheffield and at night at Tuscumbia, and at both places large Bryan clubs were organized.
 Sh effield, March 2.-(Special.) "A large Bryan Democratic Campaign club was organized here this afternoon with J. R. Grove, president; D. M. Ragland, secretary; M s. Hansbrough, treasurer; J. E. Alexander, first vice president; R. J. Thurmond, second vice president; w.. !, H. Grispam, third vice president. N Tuscumbia, March 2.-(Special.) l.)-Of- N ficers of the Bryan Campaign club, or \ ganized here tonight, are Probate Judge lO. G. Simpson, president; John Cher | rod J. w. Davis, vice presidents; w.. | F. Miller, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-03

and the scenery lends realism to the ac- tion of the plot.
 The story of the play deals with Willie Lives efforts to track band of bold ex- press thieves who have robbed the com pany for years. and are so clever that they evade capture. The boy detective is put on the case and of course no obstacle can successfully withstand a person of his attainments. However, he has some narrow escapes. and if it were not for considerable gun play at critical moments there is no telling what would happen to Willie Live. The boy detective is aided by a concert hall singer of the Bowery type, played by Kitty Wolf, who is his sweetheart.
 The piece is in four acts. The first scene shows the interior of the superin- tendent's office at the headquarters of the express company; the second shows the shipping room at Old Peck Slip; the third scene is on board the river pirate, 'The Scout" and the fourth scene shows gold camp in the far west with Indians, cowboys and other picturesque features.
 MT. Blaney and Miss Wolf introduce specalties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-03
E. E. FORBES PIANO GO.
 1909 THIRD AVE.
STRANGER ENTERS
 EBORN'S VAULT
Went Into Office, Lay Down and Went to Sleep in Glare of the
 Electric Light.

In these days of money stringency 1t is enough to make a cold chill course itself up a mans spine when at mid nights hour a stranger enters a lonely office. and after a careful glance about, walks direct to the vault door. The chill later becomes thrilling sensation of half mystery, half fear, when the stranger calmly opens the vault door and enters.
 B. F. Eborn of the Eborn Real Estate company had such a sensation last night. He, with young clerk, was alone in his office The door connecting his of flee with the Morris hotel was open. A stranger entered shortly after Il o'clock and walked into the office. With keen glance about him, he took in the situa- tion, and went directly towards the vault. He opened the door and entered. During this procedure MT. Eborn sat amazed, so startled, in fact, that he could utter no sound. Later he walked towards the Morris lobby and motioned for sev- eral men to come to him. Then the vault was opened and the stranger found. He was lying on the floor under the glare of the electric light.
 It afterwards developed that the fell low had been sleeping in a chair in the Morris lobby. He awoke from his nap, stretched himself, and without taking thought walked direct into Eborns office as described. He was again sound asleep when found under the electric light in the vault. He was breathing ,l- ToI&.. I1a, bod sailed him keenly. He showed no re- sentiment when he was ushered again into the cool atmosphere.
 Mir Eborn stated that while there was no money in the vault at that time, he was for the while startled, and over come with surprise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-03
AlIeqed Victim of Black Hand.

The departure of Tony Spallino, well known Italian, to the sunny climes of Italy claimed to be brought about by a letter purporting to be from the Black Hand society demanding $1500, has caused considerable discussion among the resi- dent Italians of Ensley. Several spoke of the matter freely, and while expressing regrets that these and other like incl dents have occurred, maintain that noth- ing like Black Hand society exists in this section of the country, and that they are the acts of individuals. Joe Pumila, a well informed Italian, in speaking of the matter, said: "That no Black Hand society exists is evidenced by the meth- ods employed here.
 q regret so much publicity has been given the operations of senders of the several threatening letters received by Italians of this district. That they gre the work of novices is evidenced by the clumsy methods employed by the senders. especially so is this true of the letters sent to Sam Romono of Bessemer, which are not regarded now as much more than a joke. Now, regarding the departure of Tony Spallino, I can only say that if the Black Hand had been after him he would never have left New York, for that is the reported headquarters of the gang. An other thing, the Black Hand never sent twice to the same party These letters could be traced, if secrecy were main- tained and the officials notified. We have several suspects being watched and hope to soon put stop to this annoy ance and reflection that is cast on the Italian race"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-03
At the GaYetY.

Rose Sydell and her famous 'Londoh Belles'' began a weeKs engagement at the Gayety theatre yesterday afternoon before large and appreciative audience. Those who fail to attend the Gayety this week will miss one of the best shows Of the season. It is the best burlesque seen at this theatre in some time. two-act burlesque, called the "Prince of the Pet ticoats" is well staged and is entertain ing from the beginning to the end. The "London Belles" have more ginger, and cause more laughter than the average companies seen on previous dates. There is a large singing chorus composed of pretty girls wearing stunning costumes
 Harry Sauber. the kings shoemaker: James w. Mack the kings tailor; and w. S. Campbell, a fraudulent king of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-03
Personal and General.

J. B. Smith of Gadsden is in the city visiting friends MT. Smith is one of the pioneers of the Steel City as he was superintendent of the brick construc- ton when the blast furnaces. were built in 1SS7 He, with Charles knighton, built the present Ensley hotel in that year. The hotel was the first build ing erected in Ensley. MT. Smith has been with the Southern Steel company for the past five years at Gadsden, hav- ing charge of all the brick construc- ton.
 pr. w. T. Tendon left this morning on a weeks hunt in south Alabama.
 There will be series of revival serv- ices at the First Baptist church, Avenue G and Eighteenth street, commencing March 4, ut p. m. Rev. w. D. Hub bard, the noted evangelist, will conduct the meetings, assisted by the pastor, Rev. o. P. Bently. All invited to att tend.
 J. H. Falkner of Sterrett, Ala, died this afternoon at o'clock at his home at that point. Mr. Falkner was a prop erty holder in E,nsley and a brother of J S. Falkner of the firm of Perram & Meade. MT. J. S. Falkner has been at the bedside of his brother for the past two weeks. The interment will be made t-omplrow at Sterrett Hardeman S. Meade will attend the funeral.
 Augustus Fayette Is quite i'll at his home in Frenchtown MT. Fayette is one of the early settlers of this district and large property holder in Ensley and Pratt City.
 George McNamara and Frank Lamont are in New Orleans attending the Mardi Ora celegration.
 w. T. Wyatt has moved his residence from Pratt City to Avenue G and Nine teenth street.
 Mrs. E. F. Ray is quite i'll at her home, 2419 Avenue E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-03

Coney Island, are good and clever comed- ians and suit the parts well. Miss Rose Sydell has the principle role. She has several handsome costumes and sang a half dozen catchy songs. In the olio acts there are some distinct features. Harry Sauber opening up the olio as Hebrew character, made a hit introducing new jokes and parodes.
 Woodford's educated animals, introduce ing trained dogs, monkeys and ponies, are probably the best trained animals ever seen in the city. They are kept m splendid condition and perform their tricks with ease, although some of the tricks are very difficult. The closing of the olio is Martynne. the famous mir TOT dancer. This is a very expensive act and should prove a great drawing card this week. There will be per formance every afternoon and night for the remainder of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-03
PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT.
Increase for the Month Amounts to
 Nearly Eight Millions.

Washington, March 2-The monthly statement of the public debt shows that at the close of business February 29, 1908, the debt, less cash in the treasury, is $s0O, ,421 TAG, which is an increase for the month of s7,7S31Os.
 The debt is recapitulated as follows
 Interest bearing debt, 1898, 753,ss0.
 Debt on which interest has ceased since maturity, s4,SS7, ,O95.
 Debt bearing no interest. $415,625, 465. Total, $1,3l9, 9,267, 550
 This amount, however, does not include S, ,292, ,4O9, ,869 in certificates and treasury notes outstanding which are offset by an equal amount of cash held for their redemption.
 The cash in the treasury is classified as follows:
 Gold reserve, s150,0O0000.
 Trust fund, $1, ,292, ,404, ,769.
 General fund, $154.225.159.
 In national bank depositaries, $2S0515,- 442.
 In Philippine treasury, $2, ,996,9l0.
 Total. $1,sS0.147, Al, against which there are demand liabilities outstanding amounting to s1,411. .301. .6S7. which leaves a cash balance on hand of $41S, S,s45804.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-03
Rheumatism

Do you want to get rid of it? If so, take Dr. Miles Nervine modified as di- rected in pamphlet around bottle. In addition to the direct curative properties it has a soothing effect up on the nervous system by which the rheumatic pains are controlled, and rest and sleep assured. It has made many cures of this painful disease, some of them after years of suffering. If it will cure others why not you. If your case is conpli- cated, write us for advice, it costs you nothing and
 
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 T was so crippled that could scarcely walk. After having. my shoes on for an hour or two I could manage to walk by suffering the pain. Then I ] began to have pains all through my system. My doctor told me had an acute attack of inf1ammatory trheumatism. I read about Dr. Miles tNervine, bought bottle and com |menced to get better from the start hnd for the past six months have 1scarcely any pain, and am able to walk as well as ever"
 JAS H. SANDERS, P. O. Box 5. Rockaway. N. J. Your druggist sells pr. MlIes' Nsrv. |ytne. and we authorize him to return price of first bottle (oniy) if 1t falls ] to benefit you.
 4 Miles Medical Co.,, Elkhart, Ind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-03
The Time is Limited Next Saturday is the Last Day, and Until Then Pianos
 Will be Sold on
 Practically Your Own Terms and Prices THIS IS HURRY UP TIME!

We are going to lose not only profits and cost of handling and freight, but on many part of the first cost. Planes can be bought here today at less than cost to make them, either for cash ar on easy payments, and you have only a short time to make up your mind, as the sale closes Saturday evening. Will, you grasp the opportunity?
 Benjamin Franklin said: "The way to wealth is as plain as the way to mar ket." There are two ways of accumu- 1ating wealth--one by miserly hording the other by true economy.
 The last is the sane way; the only way that brings happiness. Watch your expenditures, buy as good as you can afford, but buy right-buy when the seller must sell, if you can.
 Such a time is now here-this week at 1909 Third avenue, where a large
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-03
LAUDERpALE COURT CONFINES
Judqe AImon Delivers Strong Charge
 to Grand Jury.

Florence, March 2.-(Special.)-The March term of the Lauderdale county circuit court was convened this morn ing by Judge Charles P. Almon and the grand jury sworn in, with J. T. Reeder of Smithsonia as foreman.
 Judge Almon delivered a. strong charge to the jury, putting special stress upon the vagrancy law, the pro hibition laws, and the carrying of con cealed pistols. for which offense he declared he would, upon second con- viction, give term in the coal mines in addition to fine.
 The docket at this term is unusual ly heavy for Lauderdale county, in- cluding four murder cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-03
Pecan Company Formed.

Montgomery March 2.-(Special) 1.-The Alabama Pecan Growing company of Thorsby has been incorporated with cap ital of $1O00OO to raise and sell pecan trees and otherwise promote the business. C. w. Jacocks, J. F. Peterson, F. H. Tho.;- son and w. P. Sterling are the incorpor- ators This is one of the largest nut growing companies ever established In the south. Other interpretations include the following: National Hosiery and Yarn company, Birmingham, capital 5000; Full Ter Land company, Dothan, increase of capital from s1G,000 to s10oOo0; Birming- ham Candy company, capital lO,O00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-03
"Ihe Boy Detective"

Harry Clay Blaney, d favorite with Bijou audiences, began weeks engage ment at the Bijou theatre last night in a new play by Charles E. Blaney, entitled,
 "The Boy Detective" MT. Blaney is still the ebullient Willie Live" and he has ad- ventures in this new play that are well suited to keep the gallery interested.
 There is excitement in generous quanti- ties, a number of very large and deadly looking guns and one climax after the other in true melodrama style. Charles E. Blaney has a good Idea of the sort of entertainment to attract certain class of theatre-goers and he caters to that class in way so successful that it has made his fortune. Each of his plays is elab- orately staged and put on with the as sstance of large company. "The Boy Detective" is no exception Sto this rule. Each act of the play is well mounted,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-03

stock of the worlds best and most re- liable pianos must be sold regardless of cost-from $150 to $200 less than you could ever buy them before or after this sale closes on Saturday evel- ing. They are here for you, come and help yourselves-take easy payments if you like, and your choice according to the amount you care to invest.
 Several $500 pianos were placed on the floors today selling at $143,- $157 and s162.
 Three hundred and seventy five dol lar and $4O0 models at $1S4 and $212. Best s425 pianos sold in the south are mark ed s297. A few $500 styles going while they last at only $31S.
 Higher priced upright grands and player pianos greatly reduced; worth few minutes of your time to come and see them. We have store fun of bargains to fit any pocketbook. Open evenings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-03
ELECTIONS IN MAINe.
Seven Out of Eleven Cities Elect Re-
 publican Officials.

Portland, Me. March 2.-Of il Maine cities which held municipal elections to- day seven cities elected republican mayors and city governments against four repub- lican mayors and six republican city gov ernments in 1907.
 The cities in which the elections were held were:
 Auburn, Bath. Passport, Ellsworth, Gardiner, Hallowell. Lewiston, Rock Isl- and, South Portland, Saco and Watervllle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-03
To Work for Pythian Temple.

The Ensley Commercial club will meet Tuesday afternoon at the club rooms, office block, Avenue E at o'clock. A committee from the local lodge Knights of Pythias will meet with the club and discuss the matter of the Pythian temple. which the grand lodge will erect in the state. The Pythian grand lodge has asked for offers as to site and other conditions and it is understood several cities Tn the state are making efforts to secure the, building. It is believed if the local lodge and the citizens through the Commercial club make the proper effort, there Is splendid chance to secure the temple.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-03
Miss RusseII's Engagement.

Lillian Russell in a new racing com- edy, "Wildfre," by George Broadhurst and George V. Hobart, will be the at traction at the Jefferson theatre tomor- row night. It is described as a healthful and desirable entertainment. The dia- logue is neat and not tedious. Some of the best slang the stage has collected and thrust into the language of America has been incorporated by George Hobart in the play, and it is capitally expressed.
 One or two of those nearly classics which Broadhurst sprinkles all through his lighter plays percolate through the scenes where they will do the most good.