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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07
Low Fare Helps Railroads.

Des Moines. la. With the two.
cent fare law in operation for the
greater part OF the period. the eight
representative railroads OF Iowa show
a net gain Of s3s3.057 in passenger
earnings for the year ending January
1, 1908. Notwithstanding falling OF
1886. 900 In the gross earnings for the
same period. the conclusion is drawn
that the reduction In price OF mileage
has benefited the railroads as well as
the people.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07
AID TORNADO SUFFERERS.
Work Of Relief In Afflicted Southern
States 10 Organized.

New Orleans The work OF re-
lief for the tornado sufferers In
Louisiana and Mississippi is now so
thoroughly organized that II covers
every part OF the wide territory az
fected by the storm. At Hattiesburg
Miss, Thursday Red Cross officials
took charge OF the care Of the 100 or
more severely injured in Hattiesburg
hospitals. II is planned TO conceL-
trate as many of the badly injured as
possible at Hattiesburg in order To
better care for them. Some of the in
jured will be cared for at Lumberton
ana other towns.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07
JAP WARSH|P SUNK
TRAINING CRUISER SENT TO THE
BOTTOM BY EXPLOSION.
MORE THAN 200 DROWNED
About $50 Members Of the Crew and
Cadets Are Rescued by Two Other
War vesseIs-Many OFF,
GERS Perish.

Tokyo. More than 200 men, in
GLIDING the captain and many other
officers. persisted early Thursday when
the training cruiser Matsushima was
sunk by the accidental explosion OF n
projectile. According TO report
from Admiral Yoshimatsu, command
ing the training squadron, the disas-
ter occurred while the vessel was
anchoring at Makang. in the Pesca-
dores islands. About $50 OF those
aboard the Matsushima were rescued
by the cruisers Hashidate and Itsuku'
shima.
Cruiser Immediately Sinks.
The Matsushima Immediately sank
until only the bridge was visible. FL
forts at rescue by boats from the
cruisers Hashidate and ltsukushima
continued for a long time. saving the
lives Of 14i men. including some OF
fcrrs. The majority OF the officers
vi not saved. and at the time OF the
admiral's report the cadets numbered
So out of a complement Of 800. The
sons OF Baron Chinda. vice-minister
Of the foreign office. and OF Prince
Oyama. field marshal. are among the
cadets who Il was feared were lost.
also Capts Name. Yoshmori and va
shire. The cause OF the explosion was
unknown.
Seek Facts Before Report.
Washington. Baron Takahira.
the Japanese ambassador. was just
about to start for the state depart
ment Thursday when he was shown
the dispatch from Tokyo telling Of the
loss OF life BY the explosion on the
cruiser Matsnshima Il was the first
news the ambassador had received OF
the tragedy and he expressed deep
regret over the occurrence. With their
usual caution and conservatism the
naval officials at Tokyo evidently are
obtaining all the information possible
before giving out any fun report OF
the disaster. No report OF the explo-
sion reached the navy department dur
ing the morning from the American
naval attache at Tokyo. Naval officers
who at once looked up the record Of
the cruiser drew the conclusion that
her loss was not a heavy one 20 the
D
Japanese navy.
Vessel a Small One.
She was of less than 5000 tons dis
placement and OF a type which has
not been followed since her construc-
ton. The popularity OF the Matsu-
shima was her armament, which con
sisted OF one 12-inch gun mounted on
her poop deck. In addition she car
ried 10 four-inch guns and battery OF
smaller caliber and four abovewa-
ter torpedo tubes. She was built In
1890, being designed and constructed
at La Seyne. France. Her principal
historic record consists OF her part
In the war between Japan and China,
when she was the flagship Of Admiral
Ito in the battle OF the Yalu river. She
also participated in the battle OF the
Sea OF Japan. Two sister ships were
built. the Itsukushima p 1890 and the
Hashidate In 1891. The cruiser had
no armor. She is classed as a pro.
tected cruiser. having protected
deck Of ~ inches thick.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07
A CLEVER ILLUSION.
How You Can Make Your Canary En-
ter His Cage.

Draw upon a sheet Of paper an
empty cage. and then near the cage
draw n bird The idea is 10 make the
bird enter the cage.
Place visiting card between The
two figures thus drawn. holding Tie
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07

John Ryder Randall. who lately
died, was the author Of Maryland. My
Maryland" one of the most stirring
songs that the war produced. The
words were inspired by tire encounter
between the Massachusetts troops and
the people OF Baltimore. They were
soon after sung to the old tune. ''Lau-
riger Horatius." Thus. remarks the
Youths Companion. from tae opening
OF the war the south had q swinging
song. Maryland. My Maryland"
caught the ear Of the north. and al
though 1t IL explicitly local. has be-
come Q national hymn.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07

ike niue ha.t1 iFdle NNutu p'
happy.
Never mind. Miss Dorothy" said
"A sweet little voice close 10 her side.
Dorothy turned around. and there be-
fore her stood the sweetest little be-
INK she had ever seen. VIII sou
please tell me. said the spirit-for
that was what he was-"Shat you are
scolding about, miss7'
because am lonely" said Dor.
othy. sulkily
What would you like TO do" asked
the spirit
Go to picnic or party with a lot
" girls and boys"
Aren't you allowed TO go?" asked
the spirit
NO answered Dorothy; but there
Isn't any, so Il don't matter much"
Would you like 10 go with me 10
FairylRnd. and see all the fairies.
dwarfs, elves and spirits that live
there"
/ would love 10. sir. said Dorothy.
Wen. como AZ once. or the sun viii
have set before we get there" said the
spirit
Before Dorothy could think she
found herself floating In the air as fast
as the fieetest OF birds
rs II very far To Falryland?" asked
Dorothy.
"oh. no" said the spirit. For here
We are; can you see?" asked the
spirit
Indeed she could sec. and 50 much
that she could say nothing but oh"
and stare and stare and stare.
Il thought you would be pleased, E"
said the spirit do you know. miss
that you are the FIRST little human girl
that ever came into Fairyiand?"
NO. | didn't. sir: but | know now"
Dorothy found herself seated on a
,oadstool in front OF large violet leaf
In Fairyland." began the spirit. we
nse violet leaves as stables. toadstoola
as chairs. blnebells as bells. lilies OF
the valley as cups. peapOds as boats.
peas as balls and the caterpillars as
dumbwaiters 10 pull the food from
that bright place over there that IA the
Fairyland kitchen; the elves are the
walters and the meadow is the Fairy
land dining room. We spirits each
have our own little home. where We
can rest and sleep 10 our hearts con
tent. with no one 10 disturb us. Would
you Ike 20 see my house?"
Yes. sir. n II IL no bother" said
Dorothy.
do you see these leayes," asked
the spirit.
Yes" said Dorothy.
Wei, every one OF them 10 the
home OF fairy. and that big one in
the middle Is the Fairy Queens home.
and this is my home" said the spirit;
look. Is Il not pretty? Can you see?"
NO" said Dorothy: 1T is too dark"
ooh. | am forgetting that you are
not fairy; we can see in the dark as
well as in the day. But wait while 1
call my lamps" Here the spirit began
to call loudly: Bright. Light.
Twinkle" The spirit paused and
turned toward the west Here they
are" he said.
Dorothy turned around. and 10 her
great surprise she saw three little FIRE
flies.
Suddenly Dorothy awakened to ind
that the three little fireflies were moth.
Ing but the lights In the window OF the
house across the road. The fresh
spring rain falling on her face had
awakened her.
II was all . Decentralization
4 o10or
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07

ing. but May takes
all OF Sophie's
time. | wonder n
| will ever go 20
school like Katy
and Annie instead
OF having a cross
governess To come
every morning just
when / am having
such a good time.
Before Rover died,
she went on, | had
some one TO play
with: dogs are so
nice 10 play with.
II | had a pussy
- -
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07
Fats, Duel In Alabama.

Birmingham. .Ala.-Dr. J. +. Gar
rison shot and killed J. ID. Williams. an
electrician. Thursday at Fiat Creek in
a duel. Bad blood existed between
williams and Garrison about family
affairs. A coroners jury exonerated
Garrison, who is dangerously wounded
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07
indian Chief Killed.

New Orleans. - Passengers arriv-
ing from Bluefelds. Nicaragua. re-
ported that the fighting between
Mosquito Indians and Nicaraguans
has ended with the killing OF the
Indian chief. The fighting began
about two months ago. and a large
number OF persons were reported TO
have been killed.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07
A Wall Book shs,s.

in the accompanying illustrations. The.
side pieces should be about SO inches
In length and ~ inches wide. The d.
mansions. however. may be varied to
suit the position in which they are TO
be placed.
Small cleats are nailed on the inside
OF the side pieces TO support the.
shelves which are fastened to the wall
by means of long slender screws. says
the Prairie F,rmer. They may he
stained or painted TO harmonlse with
the surroundings and cur aims Of silko-
lene or other suitable material added
IL desired
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07

The rcaycr NJ Philadelphia has ais-
covered that George Washington was
the real author Of the doctrine that to
the victors belong the spoils. Now,
some other iconoclast will shatter the
last tradition to which We have tear
fully and desperately chung and prove
the Father of His Country a fully quail
fled candidate for the knanias club Of
his time
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07

The proposition to furnish muuici-
pal free breakfasts to school children
In the tenement districts In New
York because many pupils have, Of
necessity. such a slim breakfast that
when they get to school they cannot
40 good work. has appealed to many
st FIRST sight. says the Boston Globe.
but the officials of organized charity
IN that city object strenuously and
With some degree OF reason to the
free breakfast idea; first. on the
ground that II is not legal. and
secondly tina. II tends to pauper
txation.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07
Common Sense.

"Now." said Mrs. Goodart. III you
do a little work for me III give you
a meal after n while"
Say. lady replied Hungry
Hawkes.. you'll git on cheaper II yer
gimme de meal now. WORK always
gives me . asroe xppstits-
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07
Heavy Frosts In Northwest.

Keokuk. Ia.--Heavy frosts in south.
eastern Iowa. northeastern Missouri
and western Illinois Wednesday night
badly damaged strawberries, but
peaches and hardy fruit are safe.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07

The trans-continental automobilists
have been too busy trying TO get out
of snowdrifts to explain what benefit
humanity is to derive from their ex-
ploits IL they succeed In getting
through.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07

The public school teachers OF New
York are insistent on the reinstate-
ment OF corporal punishment for fla
grant offenders. After trying the new
systems OF moral suasion they have
come to the conclusion that. though
rather old-fashioned in his philosophy,
Solomon knew what he was talking
about
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07

French military experts are gener-
ally OF the opinion that Japan would
have little trouble in defeating the
United States IL war were declared
French military experts thought. along
In 1870, that France could whip Ger
many without having to stop for more
than one or two meals.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07

A young man who told girl about
the scheme Of drying wet shoes by
stuffing them with oats aroused her
interest, but when she said she hadn't
any oats he made a serious mistake.
He had bushel sent to her next day.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07
Foolish
Rich
They Are the
Great Enemies
of Social Order
BY REV. JOHNSTON MYERS. ID. D..
Chicsdo.

There more good rich men than there are bad
rich men. But if this republic is ever overthrown
by spirit of discomfort upon the part of the masses
the blame will rest largely with majority of the pos
SCISSORS of wealth whose meanness dissipation and alb
surd extravaganza have aggravated and rritated the
poorer classes beyond the point of endurance.
Their selfshness and disregard Of their obliga-
tons TO others responsible for the rise of the evils
of socialism. They have nderpaid those who were
helpless to resist They have made absurd displays
Of their wealth at dinners and public functions The
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07

Coming events cast their shadows
before. The fashion columns are full
Of advance notes about the Easter bon
net and the shadow is cast athwart
the bank account Of the head OF the
house.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07

There are TO be special street cars
'or women in London. Suffragettes
will fear that in some way they are
being deprived of their rights. II 1t
were special cars for men they
wouldn't stand for II.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07
The "Mewl."

THE Mewl." wrote a school boy, is
a harder bird tnan the guse or turkey.
1t has two legs to-waik with. two more
to kick with. and 1t wears It's wings
on the side Of its head. II is stubb< rnly
backward about going forward"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07

The best way to find out what your
friends are really worth is to have
need OF them" says the Washington
Post. And the Baltimore American
adds: This is also the best way to get
rid of ideals and illusions.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07

Some Of our most dependent women are
entirely unconscious Of their dependence.
This is because of the way society has been
conducted in the past; We have been brought
up 50. Marriage is supposed to be a beauti-
full union--the beautiful entwining Of the
slender woman about the strong nature of
man.
The difficulty is that one woman is de-
pendent upon the income of one man; that
is, dependent upon his income capacity. This
places the woman in a dependent state, and
infuses into man that air of superiority. The
idea is almost intolerabe when you think OF
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07

In view of the love at first sight ex-
PLANTATION of international marriages.
the rarity OF matches in which the
groom is an American heir and the
bride a daughter Of the foreign no
bility seems somewhat inexplicable.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07

A young man in Connecticut who
called for young lady with the inten-
ton of clipping with her was dlscour-
aged by a can of hot water. Paradox
Ically. the hot water thrown upon him
proved cold water for his plans.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07
MEMBER OF
KENTUCKY PRESS ASSOCIATION.

We have to admit that mince pies
cause more juvenile crime than does
strong drink. being often the impelling
motive that drives the small boy TO
break into the cupboard.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07

For every warship that Germany
builds England will build two. Britain
MIA has been ruling the waves for
some years now, and intends to keep
the job until the cows come home.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07
IN School.

Teacher--How did you help break
the window.
JOHNNY helped.
Johnny--It WAS a ball broke it---but
threw the ball.
Teacher-Boys. you may write a
few sentences.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07

And the naughty old bullfrog sings al
ways the same
jug o. rum! jug o rumi" without any
shame.
New orleans Picsyule
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07
SHELVES FOR HOLDING BOOKS.
Can Easily Be Made and Utilized for
Holding Your Books.

Half inch soft wood may be utilized
Tor making the set o; shelves shown.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-05-07

happy.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-25
MATCH GAME I
BASKET BALL
Interesting Event at the Skating
Rink Should Be Large
ly Attended.

AS announced a few days ago there
will be a match game of basketball
played at the Hawkins skating rink
Thanksgiving night. The girls of
Main street are playing the girls of
Third Ward school. This will be a
very interesting game, and win be
played for the benefit of those who
would like to see game of basket
ball between girls, and because the
girls have several games arranged
with other schools.
AT the same time there will be a
game between the young men of the
city schools and the young men Of
South Mississippi College. There will
be small charge of ten cents admis-
sion to the games to cover expenses.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend, and those interested in the city
schools are urged to attend and see
how well the boys and girls acquit
themselves.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-25
INJURIES SERIOUS;
and MAY PROVE FATAL
Was Brought p Hattiesburs Hospital,
Where He Is Resting Easy Today,
and There is Slight Chance For
His Recovery.

AS the aftermath of the wreck on
the Mississippi Central near Sumrall
yesterday morning, Mr.. John Heshion
was seriously injured and his life
is in great danger
The G. & s. /. wrecking car, which
serves all the roads entering into
Hattiesburg, was sent out to Sumrall
to clear away the wreck. Mr.. Heshion
went with the wrecking car, and soon
after arriving at the scene of the
wreck, the wrecking car received no
tice to come into Hattiesburg at
once. in order to go up to Eastabntchie
to clear away a wreck on the North
eastern. The train started back and
when they got to Epley they stopped
for some switching. While the car
was standing, Mr.. Heshion started to
wind up some rope. on the, wrecker
and in doiAg tsAA it is said, he stood
close to the end of the car. The
car started up and Mr.. Heshion was
thrown between the wrecker and a
fiat car, the entire length of the lat
ter passing over his body. The flesh
from one leg was ripped entirely open
from the foot to the thigh, the latter
being badly injured. It is said that
he presented horrible sight. After
the accident, he was brought on to
Hattiesburg and carried to the Hat
tiesburg hospital, where his leg was
amputated just above the knee by
the surgeon last night.
Reports from the hospital this after
noon were to the effect that Mr..
Heshion was doing very well and there
is chance for his recovery.
Mr.. Heshion's home is in this city,
and he has wife and three children.
He has been working with the G. &
s. l. wrecking crew.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-25
fires RAGE
in INTERIOR

Reports reaching Hattiesburg are to
the effect that forest fires are rag
ing in number of sections of this
part of the state. A gentleman who
came to Hattiesburg from Newton
county yesterday stated that all along
the road the woods appeared to be
on fire and there was dense smoke
for miles at time.
While there is little or no danger
to life from these fires, the property
damage is liable to be considerable.
especially to fences and timber. In
some places the fire is burning the
dry straw in the woods, while in 9TH
er places it has struck the sedge and
goes over the entire field. When its
progress is stayed in one place, it
breaks out in another.
A good rain would be of great ad-
vantage at this time.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-25
VARDAMAN GOES
ON LECTURE TOUR
Daily News Special.

ADdiiy ANCWo OpCCldi.
Jackson, November 25.-Ex-Gov.
James K. Vardaman is preparing to
leave in few days for Louisiana and
Texas, where he has engagements to
deliver his lecture at about fifteen
different towns during the month of
December. For this reason he stated
today that he may have to cancel
some of his speaking dates in this
state which come within the next few
days, among them being Thanks
giving address at a small town in
the southern part of the state. for
which he would have to leave tomor-
row morning.
Gov. Vardaman has had his hands
rather full recently, with his editorial
work here, and has found compare
lively little time to devote to his lee
away for two weeks campaign tour
ture work. He did manage to get
in the interest of the Bryan and Kern
ticket in West Virginia before the
election, but was forced to secure the
services of an editor while away from
his office.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-25
BASKETS PREPARED
FOR POOR CHILDRE|
Union Services at Many Of tn
Churches, and These Will Doubles
( Be Largely Attended-other A
ransements For the Day.
Tomorrow, Thanksgiving, will

Tomorrow, Thanksgiving, will d
very generally observed in Halted
burg. IL lis a national holiday am
the postoffice will be closed, so will
the banks and the principal business
houses, especially during the hour
set aside for public worship. 1t Il
a day which should be observed will
thankful hearts, but not all the pee
pie will go to church for a numbe
will 'go hunting" as usual. But Hat
tiesburg is a city of decided religion
inclinations and 1t is expected tina
the vast majority will attend publi
worship. 1t will be seen by announcd
ments made in The News that th|
following arrangements for churc|
worship have been made:
The Bay street Presbyterian churcl
and the Court street Methodist churc1
will have union services at the Cou}
street church.
The Broad street Methodist churc
and the Columbia street Bapti4
Church will have union services
the Columbia street church.
The Main street Methodist Churc
the Main Street Presbyterian chure
and the First Baptist Church will hav
union services at the Main sire.
Methodist church.
Trinity Episcopal Church will ha
thanksgiving services at 10 o'clock
Christian Science will have than
giving services at the fairfield bui
ing at IL o'clock.
1t is expected that there will be
: large attendance upon the differed
services mentioned.
There is also one thing that th|
good people of Hattiesburg have al
ways done-they have made the poo
happy with well filled baskets an,
the people of the city are not likel,
to forget this tomorrow.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-25
PASSENGER TRAINS
were ALL DELAYED
Burning Of Railroad Bridge On North.
eastern Near Lumberton Added to
the Mxup-No One Injured in
Either Accident.

The New Orleans and Northeastern
had a bad vreeA Arbout 8e|o1E ye..
ste=fiax sft@fnoon about i 1z,iI. Ea| "
of Eastabutchie.
This time it was a freight wreck
and eight cars piled up on each other.
Neither the engine nor the caboose
left the track and it is said that no
one was hurt.
The train was running at about the
usual rate of speed, when suddenly it
appeared to break in the middle. and
the cars piled upon each other to
the number of eight. They were all
freight cars and among them was
car filled with eggs, butter and cheese.
car of beer, car of pig iron. fiat
car with oil tank, and a car of cot
ton.
Some of the cars were badly
wrecked and all were more or less
damaged. Much of the merchandise
was ruined, and the loss to the rail-
road company was considerable.
1t is believed broken flange was
the cause of the wreck.
The G. & s. 1. wrecking car went
to the scene and by 2 o'clock had
the wreckage cleared for passenger
traffic
Trains Delayed.
In consequence of the wreck near
Eastabutchie, south-bound passenger
trains were delayed, and a burning
bridge south of Lumberton delayed
northbound trains. However, the
trains all got through early this morn
ing.