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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-25
St. Paul Union Stock Yards.

st. Paul, April 24.-Cattle- Good to
choice steers, $6.00@6.75; fair to good,
$5.00@5.75; good to choice COWS and
heifers, $4.00@5.00; veals, $3.75@525.
Hogs-$5.40@5.55. Sheep-Wethers,
$6.00@625; good to choice lambs,
$6.7507,O0.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-25
MARKET QUOTATIONS.
Minneapolis Wheat.

Minneapolis, April 24.-Wheat-
May, $l.O4h@104%; July, $1.O4A;
Sept, 90Bc. On track-No. 1 hard.
$LOs%;. No. 1 Northern, $1O6zs; No..
2 Northern, $IO4%@1047s; No. 8
Northern, 96ssc@$1.O2%.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-04-25
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Oulutn wheat ana Flax.
Duluth, April 24.-Wheat-To arrive
and on track-No. l hard, $1.08%; No.
1 Northern, $1.06%; No. 2 Northern,
$1.02B; May, $1.03%; July, s1.O35s;
Sept, Gle. Flax-To arrive, on track
and May, $1.1S; July, $1.2O; Sept. and
Oct, $1.20.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18
PLENTY OF rain
over The State

Crop conditions over the state are
thus indicated by the Jackson Even
ing News:
Copious showers have fallen in
nearly all sections of the state dur.
ing the past four days, much to the
qualification of the farmers, who were
beginning to fear that the unusual
length of the dry spell would retard
the crop season.
As a result of the showers there
has been very little actual planting
work during the week in many of
the counties, but the soil is in shape
for both cotton and corn, and with
clearing skies activities will be re-
sumed during the coming week.
Seed for planting purposes are ap.
parently plentiful and there are no
complaints of labor scarcity from any
section. In spite Of appeals from the
organizations of farmers for reduction
of acreage, there is very little ground
for the belief that Mississippi's cot
ton area will be smaller than last
year. On the contrary, there are many
reasons to believe that it will be con.
siderably in excess of 1907.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18
Yarn MILLS
TO SUSPEND
Spinners Association Agrees to
Close All Factories For a
|, Period Of Sixty Days.
Associated Press.

Charlotte, NJ. c., April 17.-Al-
though resolutions were adopted at
the meeting Of the Southern Hard
Yarn Spinners Association here today
to without conclusions of the confer
ence from the public, it is learned to-
night that virtual agreement was
reached to shut down all plants for
a period Of sixty days. At the end
oof that time it is said that another
conference will be held to consider
the situation and that If prices have
not materially advanced another sus-
pension will be ordered.
The attendance was not confined
strictly to the members of the asso-
citation, but many outside mills are
said to have entered into the agree.
ment. Many hands will be thrown
out of employment.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18
COL. STEWART SENTENCED BY
ROOSEVELT TO SOLITUDE.
Predicted That He Will Be Brought
Back to Civilization Before He
Reaches the Age Of Compulsory
Retirement.

New Orleans, April ia special
to the Daily States from Washington
says:
The friends of Col. VIM. F. Stewart
of the coast artillery, who on October
8 last was ordered to the solitudes
of abandoned Fort Grant, Arizona,
have so far succeeded in their cam
paign for his relief that the predic-
ton is made in authoritative quar-
ters that Col. Stewart will be per-
mitted to choose as place of resi-
dence some one of the Atlantic coast
artillery posts. It is predicted the
colonel will not be restored to COM
mand.
The case of this officer is regarded
as one of the most peculiar in the
annals of the war department. The
correspondence which is available
shows that an official communication
from the war department was ad-
dressed to him at his post, Fort Bar
rancas, Fla, last September. which
reads:
Pursuant to Instructions from the
president the department Is prepared
to issue an order assigning you to
station, probably Fort Grant, Ariz.,
without command. The president has
directed, however, that before this
order Is issued, an opportunity be
given you to apply for immediate re-
tirement"
Colonel Stewards reply was:
"If appointed brigadier general will
retire. If not, will remain on duty
He at the same time requested two
months leave of absence to arrange
his personal affairs and settle his
family in case his Punishment to Fort
Grant should be ordered. He was
refused this request. He then de-
manded to know what charges had
been made against him and requested
that he be given an opportunity to
answer them. In answer Colonel
Stewart was informed that "the &C.
ton Of the president that determined
your present status was based upon
q report submitted and acted upon by
the president which contained the
distinct recommendation that you be
retained at Fort Grant until you reich
the minimum age (6a) permitting Of
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18
EIGHT.H0UR DAY WAS
ONLY CONCESSION GRANTED
Men Will Be Paid Ninety Cents a
Ton as AusuaI-LocaI Differences
Will be Settled by the District
Committees.
Associated Press.

Toledo, o., April 1.-Two thousand
idle miners in the central competi-
tive district will return to work next
Monday, in accordance with an agree
ment reached here today between the
miners and the operators by members
of the scale committee, which was
ratified by Joint meeting of the
operators and miners.
The agreement calls for a general
resumption of work and the adoption
of the old rate of 80 cents per ton for
mining coal. An eight-hour day will
be established. Local differences are
to be referred to the district commit
tees for settlement. -
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18
Three FEDERAL JUDGES IN
PASS ON ALL NJUNCIlONs

scheme of the negro. AS 1t was he
paid the negro good sum Of money
to facilitate the pension matter. Fred
Myers a negro, was also victimized.
Fred had gone to the war as a body
servant and Love told him that there
was a good sum coming to him and
the old negro believed it and put up
some money. Between the two, it is
believed that Love secured something
like $500. He even made his victims
believe that there had never been a
war between the states although
both of them went through it.
There was one other penitentiary
sentence. Joe Allen, a white man,
got six years for horse stealing and
forgery.
A total of 46 indictments were re-
turned by the grand jury, which is
considerably in excess of the usual
number.
The negro, Love, did not claim to
represent the United States govern
ment, else he would have gotten into
Uncle Sans clutches.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18
MADE A WHITE MAN
DISBELIEVE CIVIL WAR
Secured About $500 From White Man
and a Negro Was Sentenced to
Three Years in the Pen Under
False Pretense Charge.

Circuit court at Poplarville adjourn
ed Thursday afternoon and Judge
Cook and District Attorney McLaurin
were at home yesterday and will not
have any other courts to attend un-
til after the term in Forrest county
is over.
A rather peculiar case was tried at
the term of the court Just closed. Sip
Love, smooth negro, was convicted
or getting money under false pre-
tense and was sentenced to the peni-
tentiary for the term of three years.
It seems that Love represented that
he was on the ground floor In the
matter of securing pensions and he
told Sam Spiers, white man, that
he could work plan by which he
could secure for Mr.. Spiers a good
sum Of money in lump and $12 q
month thereafter as q pension. Speirs
is an ignorant man or he would never
have fallen IN with the setrich-quIck
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18
BROOKHAVEN HAS
DISASTROUS fire

Brookhaven, Miss, April 17.-Fire
of unknown origin destroyed the i'm
mense brick warehouse and Office Of
the Merchants Grocery company, one
of the largest wholesale houses in
Mississippi at 5 o'clock this morning.
The loss is between $4,000 and
$4,000 and the insurance about $685.
900.
A large supply of goods were just
placed in the building yesterday. The
company lis made up of most of the
retail merchants of the city.
The fire may have been caused by
rats showing matches stored in the
warehouse, which contained hay, oils
and meats. For time it was thought
the whole town would go up in flames,
for many of the residence have frame
roofs. The water pressure was light
and only two lines Of hose were used.
But for the lack of wind the town
would have been laid in ashes. The
fire had been smoldering for some
hours inside of the two-story building
before 1t was discovered. The com
pany's warehouse ,ds located on the
Illinois Central railway, at East Court
street.
Citizens are talking of organizing
a paid fire department.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18

your compulsory retirement by the
president, unless in the meantime
your application to be retired after
forty years services should be re-
ceived; then, of course, you would
be ordered to your home on retire
ment."
When information is sought as to
Just what may be the basis of such
action the only comment that is
forthcoming as to Colonel Stewart as
an artillery commander is that he is
temperamentally impossible"
Fort Grant, where the colonel is
now on duty" is an abandoned fort
in the wilds of Arizona. The coloners
command consists Of solitary care
taker and cook.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18
SHIPS ORDERED TO San I
PEDRO and OTHER PORTS
Fleet VIII Arrive at Monterey on May
I, and on May 2 viii GO to Santa
crux-second Squadron viii Re-
main Behind For Few Days.
Associated Press.

San Diego, April 1.-THE plans and
program of the American battleship
feet for the visits announced to other
California ports were upset at the
last minute this afternoon by a tele-
gram from Secretary of the Navy
Metcah..
The order of the secretary dicerts
that the feet anchor at San Pedro
in full formation and remain there
until Sunday morning, when at 6
o'clock the first, third and fourth d.
visions will proceed to their allotted
anchorages at other ports.
The ships viii be illuminated at
San Pedro Saturday night.
It Is also directed that the feet ar
rive at Monterey Friday morning. May
I. On May the feet Is ordered to
get to Santa Cdux. The second
squadron will follow, anchoring 1t
that port on May 4.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18
DEFRAUDED
GOVERNMENT
Distiller is Said to Have Evaded
Taxes Aggregating More
Than 100000.
(Associated Press.)

Danville, Va, April 17.-Charged
with having committed extensive
frauds against the United States gov
ernment, T. M. Angle, president and
general manager of the Dry Forks
Distilling company, was placed on
trail here today in the United States
court.
1t is alleged that Angle defrauded
the government out of between $780,
900 and s150,OOO worth of taxes on
whisky.
The case includes the government
storekeepers and gaugers, who are
jointly indicted with Angle, and may
Last for several weeks.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18
MEASURE WAS OPPOSED BY
SENATOR HEPBURN OF IDAHO
Proposition to Appropriate Funds
From Sale Of Certain Lands to Re-
eIamatIon Of swamp Lands Had
Little support.
Associated Press.

Washington, April 17.-Injunctions
against the enforcement Of state laws
can only be issued by q majority OF
the three federal judges, sitting In
conference to pass upon the merits OF
the case in question, II 4 bill which
passed the senate today Is ratified
by the house and becomes = law.
The bill regulating in1unctions was
one drafted in the Judiciary commit
tee from number of measures under
consideration. 1t was reported by
Senator Overman, who explained its
provisions. A substitute offered by
Senator Burkett was voted down.
The Overman bill was opposed by
Senator Hepburn on the ground that
the great distance between the federal
courts in some of the Western states
would operate to delay the granting
of necessary injunctions.4s,
Senator Knox favored the passage
of the bill and made a strong speech
against the argument adduced by
Senator Hepburn.
The senate discussed at length the
bill to appropriate the proceeds from
the sale of certain lands for the re-
clamation of swamp lands, but made
little progress toward its passage.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18
DOCTORS RETURN.

Drs. ]. ]. Stevens and w. w. Craw-
ford returned last night from Natchez
where they went to attend the State
Medical Association. They report a
pleasant and profitable time.
DR.. Stevens states that the people
of Natchez are very much elated
over the completion of the Mississip-
pi Central and they say that just as
soon as through trains begin to run
they are going to come over, bring a
brass band, and rejoice with Hatties-
burg.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18
TECHNICAL EDUCATION WILL
NOT SOLVE RACE PROBLEM
1t Would Drive Southern White Men
to Other States or Provoke the
sIoodiest Race War in the History
Of the World.
Associated Press.


Washington, April 1.-THE atti-
tude Of Emperor William and the Ber-
lin court toward DR.. David Jayne Hill,
recently named by President Roose-
welt to be ambassador at the German
capital, was the subject of some COM
ment in the house today during the
consideration of the diplomatic and
consular bill. The German govern;
ment came in for great deal Of
pointed criticism.
Little less than a sensation ensued,
when Congressman James M. Griggs
of Georgia, under the license Of gen.
eral debate, spoke in advocacy of
the repeal of the fifteenth amendment
to the constitution of the United
States and the disfranchisement of
the negro as a necessary means to
secure white supremacy and peace
and prosperity in the South.
With the repeal of the enfranchis-
Ing acts, Mr.. Grdggs said that the
negro would be no less factor In
the material affairs of the South than
he is now. "At present" said the
speaker, ''he is only menace and a
scarecrow, and sis not in any man
ner a factor in determining political
Issues" He declared that the rights
of the negro in the South were guar
anteed only through white judges and
white jurors, and that those rights
would not be changed by disfranchise-
ment.
Mr.. Griggs took issue with those
who claimed that manual training and
technical education of the negro
would furnish solution of the race
question. That in itself, he said, was
a declaration of the negro's inferior.
ity.
For Gods sake" he exclaimed,
"let us not depend upon technical, edu.
cation to solve this problem. 1t
would either drive the great majority
of Southern white men into other
states or create the most terrible race
war in the history of the world"
In the opinion Of Mr.. Griggs, there
is no danger of an amalgamation OF
the whites and blacks. "There must
be perfect submission of the one," he
said, ''and complete control by the
other" This, he said, would result in
the negroes gradually becoming edu-
Gated and their removal to other
states. where they could have greater
privileges. AS the negroes increased
in numbers in these states, he said,
they would be disfranchised, until
finally. having grown strong during
those years of wandering in the
wilderness, they might have the man
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18

APPLICANTS

A teachers examination began at
the court house yesterday morning
and will continue through today.
There is total of 70 applicants, of
which 63 are young ladies.
1t was contrary to law to admit any
one to the court room where the ex-
animation was held, but a bevy Of
pretty young ladies were seen to come
from that direction late in the after
noon and they had been standing the
examination.
The examining board is composed
of Supt. E. J. Currie, Miss Gabiel
Houston and J. G. Gay.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18
mo POLITICAL SIGNIFICANCE
TO BRYAN'S new YORK TOUR

mittee. had conference with Bryan
in the morning, but no special signi-
ficance was attached to any meeting
here.
Bryan was met by large and en-
thusiastic crowd and, after an inter
view with Chairman Mack and brief
reception, he spoke at meeting Of
the Rochester Ministerial Association.
His address was tinged. with optim-
ism. He emphasized the ideal rela-
ton between true religion and funda-
mental science and then made q few
suggestions on how to bring men into
the church and make christians Of
them.
He was frequently applauded.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18
CLOSED SESSION
.Of PRESBYTERY

The Meridian Presbytery, composed
of the Presbyterian churches Of South
East Mississippi. closed three days
session at Ellsville yesterday.
Reports that were made showed
gratifying progress, and the meeting
was very interesting and profitable
one for the delegates present.
Hattiesburg was represented by
Rev. R. L. Campbell. Rev. =. ]. Cur
rie. George fairfield and D. c. Cal
houn.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18
NEWSPAPERS AS PULPITs.
A Chicago Preacher Pays Tribune to
Power of the Press.

Chicago, April 17.-"If 1 had the
money would put the gospel red hot
into all the daily pepers. l would
use the advertising departments and
pay for the advertising"
This new doctrine of evangelism
was expounded today by the Rev. A.
c. Dixon of Moody church, in talk
to the Congregational ministers in
Masonic Temple.
Mr.. Dixon gave instances to show
that outdoor and secular hall religious
meetings were better attended and
more effective than meetings held in
the fashionable churches.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18

Rochester, N. y, April 1T am
just here to pay my respects to THE
colonel, that's ALL" said W. J. Con-
ners of Buffalo. chairman of the state
Democratic executive committee, at a
reception held in honor of William
Jennings Bryan at the Power Hotel in
this city this afternoon.
There is no political Significance
dn the meeting" said Bryan just a
moment before to the newspaper re.
po-ters. and he called Corners back
to confirm his statement.
Norman 3. Mack Of Buffalo, chair.
man Of the Democratic rational com
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18
TWO Street CAR STRIKES
SHOW LITTLE IMPROVEMENT
Associated Press.

Chester, Pa, April 17.-Five cars
were run this afternoon under the
protection of the state police, who
are practically in command of the
city.
The first car was attacked by
strikers and sympathizers, resulting
in six arrests.
Other cars were operated under
similar conditions. resulting in many
arrests.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18
FOUND A TRUST.

Attorney General Of 'kansas Going
After Insurance Concern.
Abilene, Kan, April 17.-Evidence
of a combination to fix insurance
rates in violation of the Kansas anti
trust law has been developed here
according to Attorney General Jack
son. who last night finished an inves-
tigation of the Eldridge Fire Insurance
Rating bureau. Prosecution will
doubtless result.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18
NEwsLINE OF STEAMERS.

Mobile Is Planning to Increase Her
Ocean Trade.
Mobile, Ala, April 1.-THE United
Fruit company is,building at Glasgow,
Scotland, three fine steamers for the
Panama trade ia cost of more than
two million dollars and will operate
direct between Colon and the gulf
ports.
The first steamer Heredia is due to
arrive at Colon on June 1. Her sister
ships, Parismina and Cartargo will be
delivered at Panama port on July
and August 1. They have speed of
IA knots per hour.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18
GEORGIA CONGRESSMAN !
DISCUSSES THE negro

hood to go out. and with the white
mans help, establish homes for them
selves"
: The speech was wildly applauded on
the Democratic side. A few Repub-
licans chimed in.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Regular services at. the First Bap-
tist church Sunday. At the conclusion
Of the sermon Sunday night. the or
dinance of baptism will be admins.
tered.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18
KILLED PLAYING cowsoY.

New Castle, Pa, April 17.-Ernest
Mornes, years old, is dying as the
result Of bullet wound inflicted by
a young companion while playing
cowboy"
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18
ARsoR DAY IN IDAHO.

Boise, ID, April 17.-Arbor Day was
observed in the public schools Of
Boise today with the customary OBJ.
servances.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18
SUICIDE OF PREACHER.
Rev. George w. Thompson involved In
Love Affair.

Woodbury., N. J., April 17.--Rev. g.
W. Thompson, pastor Of the Woodbury.
Presbyterian church, a fashionable
congregation, was found dead in his
room at a hotel here today with a
bullet hole in his head. 1t Is believed
he committed suicide. A week ago
Mr.. Thompson announced his engage
ment to Miss Fannie Kenworthy .
wealthy member of the church. Mr..
Thompson was As years Of age. No
reason for the suicide is known.
The first duty of men and women
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18
THE WEATHER.

: Washington, April 17.-Local :
: showers Saturday; Sunday gen. I:
I: orally fair, Light to fresh south I:
: winds. I:
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Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-18

The first duty of men and women
is amiability.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-10-24
Was Consistent.
market

A customer in Boston market
bought quarter peck of apples. She
watched the dealer closely as he
picked out the fruit.
Either put in another apple or take
one out" she said when he had emp
tied the apples into bag. There are
l3 there, and / am not going to In
vite bad luck by carrying home that
unlucky number"
The dealer looked up shrewdly.
Il can't very well throw in another
one for that price, he said Apples
are high"
Very well. then, take one out. said
the woman. II make il point when
buying anything. in small quantities
this way to count the pieces. and never
under any circumstances win | accept
10 of anything"
According to instructions the deaL
err abstracted one of the finest apples
in the bag and the woman went away
apparently satisfied
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-10-24
Truth and
Quality

appeal to the Well-Informed in every
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success and crcditable standing. Aecor-
ingly, it is not claimed that Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA is the only remedy of
known value, but one Of many reasons
why it is the best of personal and family
laxatives is the fact that it cleanses,
swectens and relieves the internal organs
on which it acts without any facilitating
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time to time.
1t acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as laxative, and its component
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, as it is free from all objection
able substances. To get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co., only, and for sale by all leading drug
gists-