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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-17
FRIENDS SOCIETY
PRESENTED With
COSTLY PICTURES

New York, Dec. 17.-Autographed
portraits of President Roosevelt,
Emperor William of Germany, King
Edward of England, and of the rulers
OF Italy, Denmark and other countries,
were presented to the American
Friends Society today at noon.
The portraits were all personal gifts
and were sent in recognition of the
eight years work which the organiza.
tion has done for the seafarers of ev.
cry nationality in forty of the worlds
principal ports.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-17
PANAMA To Protect
AMERICAN SAILORS

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE question
of proper police protection for Ameri-
can blue jackets while ashore on the
Isthmus of Panama has been salts
factory settled. Through the Panama
minister, Arosemena, the state depart
men has been assured that every pro-
lection possible will be given Ameri-
can sailors from the Pacific feet while
in the harbors of Panama.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-17
SIX DEATHS
ONE FAMILY
SUSPICIOUS
Boston Police Believe That Big
Murder Mystery is About
to Be Unraveled.

Boston, Dec. 17.-With the case of
Herman Billik and the deaths in the
families of Martin Vrsal and Mrs.
Belle Gunnes still fresh in their minds.
the police are today investigating six
mysterious deaths in the family of
Mrs. Mary Kelleher, who is held on
a charge of arson.
Since the. arrest of the woman, a
week ago, it has been learned that six
members Of the family, each of whose
life was insured in favor of Mrs. Kel-
leher, have died since 1905.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-17
A SUCCESSFUL EDITOR.

Mr.. E. w. Taylor, of the Collins
Commercial, was in the city this morn
ing, and The News was pleased to
have a call from him. Mr.. Taylor is
one of the most successful newspaper
men in the state.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-17
HARRY THAW's AUNT
DEAD IN AN ASYLUM

Philadelphia, Dec. 17.-Miss Harriet
A. Thaw, aunt of Harry X. Thaw, is
dead at the Friends asylum for the
insane at Frankford. The fact that
she was an inmate of an insane
asylum was used in the second trial Of
Harry Thaw, when the defense ad-
vanced the insanity plea.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-17
BOLD BANDITS
ROB SREET CAR

Toledo, o., Dec. 1.-Two bandits
today shot and seriously wounded
Thomas Reagan, a motorman, after
which they robbed conductor Higley
and made their escapes. The rob-
berry occurred on suburban car about
daylight.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-17
ENGLAND TO BLAME

London, Dec. 1.-THE court of ap-
peals today decided that the British
cruiser Gladiator was alone to blame
for the collision between the Gladiator
and the American liner st. Paul.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-17
HOLLAND IS
HAPPY over
VENEZUELA

The Hague, Dec. 17.-All Holland is
rejoicing today over the stories of
the uprising of the people of venezu-
ella against the reign of Castro. The
foreign office believes that Castro's
power has been broken and that the
people will force his abdication before
long.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-17

If our life shines, the life next to
1T must catch the light.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-29
BRIDE AND GROOM
PROPERLY STARTED

Mr. and Mrs. c. H. Sundby are
merrily launched on matrimonial
seas. After the wedding ceremony
yesterday the happy couple took an
automobile and drove to 81S River
side avenue, where they went into
a photograph gallery to have their
pictures taken.
A party of friends who were on
the lookout Immediately took pos
session of the auto and decorated
1T in manner befitting the oc-
casion. A large placard posted SON.
spicuously on the hood informed ali
passersby that Were married
now" while old shoes and other
marks of the newly wed were hung
on other portions of the autos
anatomy as thickly as possible.
BY this time "a considerable
crowd had gathered and when the
groom appeared with the blushing
bride on. his arm he was greeted
with a shower of rice that caused
him to make a mad leap for the
auto and order the chauffeur to
get out of the vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sundby left for
Portland on wedding trip.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-29
THEATER
SPOKANE.

A well-filled house of Max Fig
mans admirers greeted him last
night in his new play, THE Sub
stitute." 1t Is good clean comedy
and gives Mr.. Figman many oppor-
tunities to do his best work. He
takes the part of famous attorney
who, in order to satisfy his brother
in-law-to-be, is obliged to substitute
as a minister on very short notice.
He arrives on the scene just in
time to rescue the beautiful heroine
and her aged father from the
clutches of an INSCRIPTIONS dis
trict attorney who has trumped up
a case of embezzlement against the
latter. OF course the famous law
yer has no difficulty in putting the
ambitious district attorney to COM
plete rout and incidently winning
the heart of the daughter. The
play is largely one man affair,
but the supporting company is good
and makes. the most of it's opportu-
mites. Agnes Everett as Cousin
Esther" is especially worthy OF
mention.
The court room scene is staged
most excellently, being one of the
best things in this respect that
has appeared here. 1.-THE Substi-
tute' runs till Saturday with matt
nee on Saturday afternoon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-29
COL. TAYLOR TELLS THRILLING STORY

When the night riders took Captain Rankin and myself
woods did anticipate violence. believed
they bluff into promising abandon claims
Reelfoot lake. When from Union City, how
began tried promise
leave the county.
both refused and they put a around Rankn's
while helpless. They pulled him several times
him again. each time trying to make him
Finally big fellow shot him through the body and
body friend dangling
This stood within 100 yards of bayou
broke while they firing bullets into Captain
body this by
shower of bullets but too dark for them to
into the water and began to SWIM with the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. head, and finding log, got
behind It, where remained for two hours.
night riders evidently thought they had finished
when they didn't hear out the opposite bank.
climbed out Of the water and made
Tptonvie haven't scratch but intend to devote the
life to hunting down the murders Of friend
Captain Rankin.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-29

pressing land titles just in the sight
OF the law. Reelfoot lake is a cele-
brated fishing place, and for gener-
atoms the right to take fish there
was free to all. Men made their
living from its waters, built habita-
tons on its shores and reared their
families there.
A few years ago Rankin and Tay-
Tor purchased the land surrounding
the lake and began to evict the fish
ermen. The latter swore that, law
or no law, they would not give up
their homes.
Rankin and Taylor came to
Union City a short time ago to
prosecute lawsuits started to drive
out the squatters. They received
many warnings to leave the dis
trict. but laughed at them, believ.
ing that men of their prominence
and wealth would not be molested.
Then the night riders took them
into the woods, where they were
given the alternative of leaving the
district or suffering death. Both
the men refused to give up the
fight. Rankin was killed and Tay-
lor would have been but for his
escape.
Governor Patterson offered a re-
ward Of $4,000 and the people of
Trenton similar amount for the
arrest of the murderers. The sher-
ifs of several counties, with armed
forces, took up the chase. The gov
ernor ordered out three companies
of the national guard and took per-
sonal command. The country is
under martial law. l. s,xdH
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-29
PHONE HOLDUP
HALTED

A halt has taken place in the pro-
posed increase of rates by the Pa
'cific States Telephone Co. 1t is
now announced that the increase
will not become effective until the
facilities of the company are such
that they can give the additional
service they propose to give in ex-
change for the increased charges.
Within the two and a half mile
circle 1t was announced about six
weeks ago that the company in
tendedT to proceed forthwith to
raise the $1.50' per month rate for
four party service, the prevailing
rate infesidences, to 50 per month,
and give two party service instead
of fours
Outside the two and half mile
circle it was announced the rate
would he raised from $1.75 per
month, charged at present, to So
per month, and that the four party
service would be permitted to con-
tinue. This rate will not be changed
for old customers for the present,
but new ones must pay the So rate.
A storm of protest on the part of
patrons followed and many threat
ened to throw out the phones
rather than submit to the increase.
Following this kick the company
seemed. to forget its aggressiveness
and nothing further has been heard
of the proposed increase in the last
few weeks.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-29

Special Corrsspondsncs to The Prsss
UNION CITY, Tenn, Oct. 20
A state of war exists in the Reel.
foot lake region as a result of the
brutal murder of Captain Quenton
Ranki nand the attempted killing
Of Col. r. z. Taylor by night riders.
The men were dragged from
their beds at a hotel at Walnut Log
in the night and taken to the woods
for mob vengeance. Captain Rankin
was hanged from the limb Of a tree
and his body filled with bullets.
Colonel Taylor broke away from
his captors during the excitement
attending the killing of Rankin and
ran 100 yards amid shower of bui-
let's ID. the shore of bayou.
With a shouting, shooting crowd
at his heels Taylor plunged into the
bayou, swan as long as possible
under water and then found a hid
ing place behind log. The MUIR
derous night riders fired over
hundred shots into the water and
were convinced that they had killed
him. Instead, the started ven-
delta that may cost them dearly.
He escaped without scratch.
Colonel Taylor is confederate
veteran 70 years Of age, but is
strong and agile as most men of
half his years. He is millionaire.
Now he has sworn to devote his
fortune and the remaining years of
his life to avenge the death of his
friend, Captain Rankin.
The war is between squatters de-
tending their ancient privileges and
backed by the state,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-29
PRESIDENTS OFFICE
BELONGS TO PEOPLE

POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y, Oct. 80.
In his speech here yesterday
Bryan said that he believed the
democrats would carry New York,
Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Rhode
Island.
He denounced Roosevelt's activ-
ity in the campaign, declaring 1t
impossible and un-American for the
president to elect his own sue
cessor.
He said the office Of president
belonged to the people and not to
the man who happened to be occu-
plying it, to be handed down.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-29
RECEIVER MAKES
MONEY FOR FIRM

Such satisfactory progress is be-
ing made in the affairs of the Pa
cific Manufacturing & Supply Co.
under the management of the re-
ceiver that the proceedings in court
have been temporarily continued.
The receiver, c. P. Orr, is con-
tinuing to operate the plant at a
profit and the court made an order
directing the receiver to make such
purchases of supplies as in his
opinion and good Judgment were
necessary to the profitable opera
ton of the plant.
A receiver had been asked for on
the grounds that the owners of the
concern were quarreling among
themselves and were losing money.
The owners of the firm were to
have appeared in court yesterday
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-29
COULDN'T STING TAXPAYERS.

GRANTS PASS, Ore, Oct. ga
proposition that the municipality
should purchase and operate the
plant of the Rogue River Water
Power Co. was turned down by a
heavy majority in the special cleo
ton The question at issue was
not so much one of municipal own
ership as of the advisability of the
city's buying an old, worn out
water plant. The company's en-
gineer says the plant is worth
S125.0O0,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-29
APPROVE BRIDGE WORK

Mayor Moore and Commissioner
O'Brien yesterday visited the
concrete bridge being built by Con-
tractor Worle on Howard street
and expressed satisfaction at the
manner in which work is progress
ing. The concrete dam is com
plete and the bottom of the river
has been made ready for setting
the base Of the pier. The work
by the terms of the contract must
be finished by February 1.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-29
ICE MAN DAMAGED HIM.

The ice man is held to blame for
the fracturing of three Of F. s.
Simpsons ribs. A suit growing out
of fall over a trap door on Wall
street, in front of w. F. Boetcher's
saloon, just as the ice man was
delivering his cold wares is filed
in the superior court by F. S. Simp-
son against the Cocolalla Ice &
Fuel Co. for $4,000 damages.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-29
ORPHEUM

Stellar features are the rule rath-
er than the exception this week.
Heading the bill is Hall McAllister
and his company. A clever number
is that of Ernie and Mildred Potts.
For the coming week the big fea-
ture act will be Miss Felice Morris
and company in the Frances Wilson
playlet, "The Old, Old Story"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-29
FOUND HER SON DEAD.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. ,29.-Re-
turning from walk, Mrs. Rudolph
Pfieffer and her II year old daugh-
ter entered the darkened hallway
of their home and stumbled across
the body of Mrs. Pfeiffer's 10 year
old son. In the boys hand was a
revolver, one chamber of which had
been exploded, the bullet being
lodged in the lads brain.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-29
UMATILLA FOR BRYAN.

PORTLAND, Ore, Oct. 29.-That
Bryan will carry Umatilla county
by a safe plurality is the belief Of
County Chairman Peterson of Pen
dleton, who is arranging a series Of
meetings there.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-29

to show cause why assets of the
company should not be disposed of
to satisfy the claims against it. The
court entered an order continuing
the hearing indefinitely.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-29
WASHINGTON.

All there is to the art of fancy
club swinging is exhibited this
week by the Adder trio. They are
wonders at 1t.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-29

Lots of people look for trouble
who don't know what to do with II
when they find it.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-29

a concerted fight is to be made
against night riders by the states
that have suffered fro mtheir raids.
To stamp out the evil by co-opera>
tive action conference has been
called of the governors of Ken
lucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mis-
souri,, Arkansas, Mississippi, Ohio,
Indiana and Illinois.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-29

ization of over 1000 men. They
have scattered to their homes, but
are SO defiant that they may give
battle to the forces marshaled
against them. Open threats have
been made to the governor that he
will not leave the district alive.
He goes out only under armed
guard.
AS a result of the Rankin murder
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-29
AUDITORIUM.

1.-THE Girl From Out Yonder" is
a welcome visitor this week in the
hands of the Shirley company.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-29
PANTAG s.

Bernier and Stella are song and
dance artists on this weeks bill.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-29

Take with a grain of salt what
a man says about his side of the
case.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-29

Stone setting, every kind, done
correctly. Cohen's, 404 Riverside. -
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-29
LYNCHING BRINGS war ON SOUTHERN MIGHT RIDERS

: The Reelfoot lake night riders,
against whom they have to contend,
Is said to be an oathbound organ
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-29

As a result of the Rankin murdel
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-10-29

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The Monte Vista journal., 1908-11-07
BUSINESS MANAGER ron CHURCH
Cleveland Institution Plans to Try q
New System.

The Epworth Memorial Methodist
church In Cleveland has decided to try
a new system of church management.
A business manager has been ap-
pointed who will give his entire time
and attention to the finances of the
church. AS executive secretary he
will collect the benevolences. dues of
members, subscriptions, ETC., and pay
all expenses. He will serve as sec.
rotary of the standing committees Of
the church and keep q record OF their
business for transmission to the Off
ctal board. This, 1t Is expected, will
leave the pastor free to give atten.
ton to the larger plans Of the work
and to his pulpit and pastoral duties.
Epworth Memorial has the largest
membership Of all the Protestant
churches in the city. 1t has an ex-
tensive charity work and handles over
$35 900 in contributions every year
DR.. G. X. Morris, district superin.
tendent, strongly commends the in.
novation. ITO my mind" he says. ut
Is the ideal of church government. l
expect to see the plan adopted In
many other cities"
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-11-07
The Doctors Fee.

The average man will give lawyer
5000 to $500. together with hfetime's
praise. to keep him out Of the peniten-
tiary for from two to ten years, and at
the same time he will raise phos.
phorescent glow and a kick that can
be heard around the world II doctor
charges him $50 to 500 to keep him
out Of hell for lifetime. We are the
only people under Gods ethereal tent
to-day who keep open shop "a hours
each day and 365 days in each year.
We are also the only laborers to keep
on working for people who do not pay.
I can carry my part Of charity with
as good a grace as most men. can
go through rain. snow or mud and do
my best. provided the case ia one OF
worthy need, but to reward continually
downright rascality. willful drunken
ness and wanton. laziness is getting
out Of my line.-Texas State Journal
Of Medicine.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-11-07
No Sweets for Him.

A gentleman who had been visiting
with the family for several days, NE
came much attached to Margaret, the
seven-yearoid daughter OF the host. so
when he was about to depart he prom
Used to send the little girl n box u
candy. He asked her to write her
name and address upon card so that
he would be sure TO send the candy
to the right place. and Margaret start
ed TO do this, but suddenly thought
occurred to her and she said:
II think you'd better send 1t to
papa"
'Oh. but wouldn't he be likely to
eat it," objected the visitor. jOkiDG@y.
mo. sir" replied Margaret quickly,
'he wouldn't dare-papa's dentist"
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-11-07
PUZZLE SOLVED.
Coffee At Bottom Of Trouble.

II takes some people long time to
nnd out that coffee IL hurting them.
But when once tho fact IL clear.
most people try to keep away from
the thing which Is followed by ever
Increasing detrimcnt TO the heart,
stomach and nerves.
Until two years ago was . heavy
coffee drinker." writes an III. stock.
man. and had been all my life. am
now 80 years old.
/ about three years ago ! began to
have nervous spells and could not
sleep nights. was bothered by indi.
gestion. bloating. and gas on stomach
Affected my heart.
Il spent lots Of money doctoring-
one doctor told mo had chronic en-.
tarrh Of tho stomach: another that
had heart disease and was liable to
die At any time. They all dietcd mo
until was nearly starved but
seemed to get worse instead Of better.
Having heard Of tho good Postum
had done for nervous people. dis.
earded coffee altogether and began 10
use Postum regularly. ! soon got bet.
ter. and now. after nearly two years.
I can truthfully say am sound and
we'll.
II sleep we'll At night. do not have
the nervous spells and am not both.
cred with indigestion or paipitation. I
weigh 81 pounds moro than when
began Postum. and am better every
way than ever wns while drinking COT.
Tee. I can't say too much In praise Of
Postum, % am sure Il saved my life"
There's q Reason"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Greek, Mich. Read THE Road TO Well.
vilje." IA pkgs.
0vee 9eo1 eAe aAeve Dettess A NEW
- Oooa>oes esoRs ao1 9ul1 - h90o0
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-11-07
GOVERNOR ELECT sHAFROTH
Result In Colorado.

Denver-The News Thursday morn.
Ing claims the following rs the result
In Colorado: Bryan carries Colorado
by between 5000 and 5000. Runs ahead
OF his ticket In every county save Den.
vey. where he was scratched by the
Evans.Speer combination.
Shafroth elected governor by from
5000 to 10000 plurality. VIII carry
Denver BY 5000.
Three Democratic candidates for
Congress elected by a handsome ma-
jority.
Democrats will have complete con.
troll Of the next legislature. They have
elected fifteen senators and .ifty-one
members OF the lower house. With five
followers. they have twenty members
Of the senate. against fifteen Republi.
cans.
For the lower house the Republicans
have elected only twelve men. The two
remaining are fusion candidates.
Democrats elected all four candl.
dates for the Supreme Court by over.
whelming majorities.
Democrats win the complete legisla.
tive and county ticket in Denver ex.
cept for sheriff. district attorney. AZ.
SCISSOR and Juvenile Judge.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-11-07
Good at Dodaina.

Carols grandfather had served In
the Civil War, and Carol liked to hear
of the many battles in which he had
fought. One day, after listening to the
vivid recital Of many heroic deeds. Ca
rol said:
Grandfather, you went through all
those battles?"
Eyes"
"And the shot and shell fell all
around your"
"Yes."
And soldiers were falling and dying
everywhere"
YES
We'll, grandfather, what fine
dodger you must have been!"-DeHA-
Gator.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-11-07
From Frying Pan to Fire.

Some years ago. when the late
Judge John Henry Mccarthy was =
candidate for the bench. says the He.
brew Standard, In q district populated
by both Hebrews and Irish. there was
displayed In an East Broadway win.
dow q banner which read: Vote for
John Henry McCarthy-the friend OF
he Hebrew" An Irishman on his way to
the polls espied the sign and grew In.
dignant. He remarked. vote for the
friend OF the HebrewsT I'll be hanged
II I will. I'll vote for the other fel-
low" And he did. the "other fellow"
being Henry NJ. Goldfoglc.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-11-07
q Pase County.

Colorado Springs. Nov. 4.-Returns
from 81 out Of 81 precincts In Fl Pnso
county. including oil Colorado Springs.
Colorado City md Manitou. show $3.50
straight Republican. 2.+Si straight
Democratic and s.s0s scratched ballots.
Additional scattering precincts from ali
over the county show practically the
same proportion. The sratchinK II tire.
msndous. being about 50 per cent. Re.
publican headquarters say that the
plurality for Taft. Mcdonald and the
entire state ticket will be from 5000
70 $500. The Republican county ticket
and the legislative ticket II close.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-11-07
Looked That way.

"S-s-sus-say. ma" stammered Bobby
through the suds as his mother
scrubbed and scrubbed him. Il guess
you want to get rid o. me. don't you2"
why, no, Bobby DEAR" replied his
mother. what ever put such an idea
as that into your mind?"
.Oh, nuthin'," replied Bobby. Only
it seems to me you're tryin' to rub
me out. "-Harper's Weekly.