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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-25
SUNDAY fire
AT JACKSON
Several Frame Structures Burned
Entailing Loss Estimated
at About SIS, 900.

Daily News Special
Jackson. Miss. May 25.-A fire oc-
CURED Sunday in. several buildings
on and adjoining the corner of Capitol
and Faring streets, which totally de-
stroyed the buildings, and during
which an explosion occurred which did
much damage to the buildings ON the
opposite side of both streets.
The explosion was from a hot water
tank attached to the large range in
the kitchen at Risher's bakery, where
the fire is believed to have originated,
although Risher, the proprietor, be-
-lieves it started in the Phillips drug
store on the corner Both these places
were destroyed by the flames.
In addition to these there were sew
1 eral small business concerns in the
rear of the drug store and fronting on
Parish street, all of which were de-
stroyed. This includes two small gro
ceries, a meat market, 2 shoe shop
and Chinese .,:aupdry. =.
All the burned buildings We're frame
structures, and the flames had made
good headway and were devouring the
roofs of the two larger buildings before
1t was discovered and the alarm
turned in by telephone. When the fire.
men reached the scene it was at once
seen that it would be impossible to
save the frame buildings, and their at
tention was practically centered on
the adjoining property
The explosion referred to came
while the fire was at its hottest, and
strangely none of the firemen were in
jured, although plate glass windows
were shattered in the front of the Add
kison G. Bauer hardware store, across
Capitol street, and the side of the
Downing-Locke dry goods store across
Parish street.
young man, said to have been
Pitcher Klawitter, of the vicksburg
baseball team, who was standing In
front of the hardware store, was struck
on the arm by a piece of falling glass
and severely cut, and an old gentleman
whose name could not be learned was
tripped by section of hose which was
being handled by the firemen ana
slightly injured.
Most of the loss, the amount of
which has not been computed, was
in stock and fixtures, the buildings be-
ing old. almost rotten and compare
lively valueless. A rough guess at the
loss would place it at from $4,000 to
$4,000, and it is understood there was
little or no insurance because of the
almost prohibitive rates which pre-
vailed in that locality, owing to the
hazardous nature of the risks.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-25
FIRST TRAINS Came
THROUGH SATURDAY

The first train direct from Natchez
to Hattiesburg came through ON sched-
ule time Saturday evening. The Of
ficials of the road, who were in Nat
chez, having gone through on the first
train out of Hattieseburg to Natchez
on Friday, all returned on the train
Saturday evening and expressed their
pleasure with the condition Of the
roadbed and also stated that every
thing was now in order for the oper-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-25
negro Who STABBED WHITE
man CARRIED TO MERIDIAN

The negro, Andy Hopkins. who was
arrested Thursday by Policemen Bes-
erly and Norwood, and held In the
city jaif for the Lauderdeie County
officers, was carried to Meridian sat
urday night by officsr Parker Culpep-
per, who came from Meridian for the
negro. who did not deny his identity
or the charge on which he was wanted.
The negro, some months ago, seri.
ously stabbed white man named
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-25
Election Commissioners Are at
Sea As to Which Poll Book
Should Be Used.
new REGIs7RATION
CAUSES COMPLICATION
Judge Cook Wa Confronted With the
sam. Mssssd Question When He
Opened hsu't Court Early This
morning.

The county election commissioners
are in session today with reference
to holding elections for one magistrate
each in Beats 1 and 3, on June 9, as or
dered by the board of supervisors at
their last meeting, to fill the vacancies
caused by the designations of Justices
Ward and Hardee.
The commissioners, w. ]. Bass, A. D..
Carter and G. M. Calhoun were all
present. ~
The commissioners decided to re-
ceive and investigate petitions today
Each petition must contain the names
of fifty duly qualified voters.
AT o'clock this afternoon two petit
itions had been filed-one for ]. E..
Rawls, of Beat 1, and one for Leonard
L. Ward, Beat 8.
1t is expected that w. G. Hardee,
who recently resigned the office will
file a petition this afternoon.
The commissioners have had a rath-
er knotty proposition before them for
determination. The question was
whether the election should be held
under the old registration books. of
Perry County, or whether it would
come under the new registration. The
real question to be decided was wheth-
er this election should be conducted
as a general election or not. If SO,
those whose names are on the new
book could not vote unless their names
we're also on the old books. The
law provides that special election
shall be held in the same manner as
a general election and this being the
case the commissionerst will hold this
election under the old Perry County
registration, which they are permitted
to do by special act.
Judge Cook was practically confront
ed with the same question when he
opened court and impaneled jury.
The special act provided that the yot-
ers of Perry County who by county
division became citizens of Forrest
County, were qualified electors. As
to whether those who had recently
registered in Forrest County wele
duly qualified electors, as provided by
law. Judge Cook gave no decision, but
he decided that the safest way was
the best way, SO the members of the
jury were composed of men who o-were
duly qualified voters of this district
of Perry County and were also regis
tered in the new county. This made
any act of the court safe from attack
on the question OF qualified electors.
The commissioners will adjourn this
afternoon and will return Monday
when they will wind up the work by
having the boxes. tickets, tally-sheets,
etc.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-25
STATE rifle TOURNEY
BEGINS TUESDAY MORNING

tail from each .compnay will be sent
out each week for four weeks, remain
ing several days and perfecting them
selves in rifle practice.
It is expected that this practice will
develop some sharpshooters for. the
Chickamauga Park maneuvers. and Ad-
jutant General Fridge desires to make
as good showing in this branch Of
the militia work as possible.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-25

alton of the entire system both for
passengers and freight. No an
nquncement of any change of sched
ule has been given out. However,
Hattiesburg is now connected with the
great Mississippi river by rail.
The time for the contemplated ex-
cursion of the business men of Nat.
chez to Hattiesburg has not yet been
determined, so an official of the road
stated this morning, but the trip is
expected to be made at an early date.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-25
LAWYER DENIES
-
GOULD MARRIAGE
Hearst News Service.

Paris, May 25.-M. Cachard, attor-
ney for Nine. Gould. who is preparing
the marriage contract between her and
Prince Helie Desagan, is authority
for an unqualified denial of the printed
reports Of former marriage between
the two.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-25

so that all will have an opportunity
to attend the service. Rev. l. P. Trot.
ter saw number of business men this
morning and with with gratifying sue
cess. ~
Rev. Mr.. Gates is considered the
greatest revivalist of modern times
and Hattiesburg will be fortunate 20
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-25

NOW GOOD
johnson Says The Democrats
Will Win at the November
Election This Year.
Hearst News Service.

Atlanta. Ca, May 25.-Governor
johnson. of Minnesota. spent Sunday
here. An impromptu reception was
rendered him. He stated that he be.
lieved the chances for the Democratic
party's success is brighter than ever
before. =
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-25
MURDER
Woman's Body Found Floating in
- :. River With Barrel, Tied
to One Leg.

New York, May 25.-The body of a
woman was found floating in the Har-
lem river with barrel TIED to one leg.
The body bearSall evidences of bru-
tai murder
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-25
} NOEL HAS RETURNED.
FROM EXTENDED TRIP.

-: Daily News Special. .
- Jackson, Miss, May 25.-Gov. ::
: e. F. Noel returned yesterday, q
: after an absence of three weeks, :
: and assumed the reIns of the I:
4: state government again this Z:
= mornin. He enjoyed his trip and !
:: and is much improved in health. !
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-25
ROOF COLLAPSES
SEVEN INJURED

Boston, Mass, May 25.-One fire.
man was fatally and six seriously in
jured when the roof of burning ware,
house collapsed this morning.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-25

When man is in doubt he can al
ways prove he isn't by anguirg about
it with his wife,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-25
GEORGE GATES
MAY HOLD BIG
REVIVAL HERE

1t is practically settled that Rev.
Geo. c. Gates, the well known evangel.
ist, will come to Hattiesburg and hold
a meeting in June or July.
The only condition to his coming is
that the business houses agree to close
for one and half hours each morning
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-25

Mustard Seed, fairy Ressie Heidelberg
Bottom, clown 80. I'D. w. Holmes
Cuince, clown ......... .Perle Phillips
Snug, clown So. ..... Chauncey Camp
F.ute, clown Harry Hickman
Snort, clown .....,.. Charles Schucn
Striving, clown ....... Otis Perry
Cupids-CMfford Jackson, Mark Ryan,
Elliott Foote, Clinton Rogers, May
Terry.
FAIRIES, Clowns, Forest Maidens.
Act IA room in the Palace of
Theseus.
Act ia wood near Athens.
Act. III -Kindom of Oberon.
Act IV-The Fairy Realm.
Act V-Room in the apartment of
/ Theseus.
Specialties.
Vocal Solo-Selected-M Alma
Howell.
Song-Kiss, Kiss-Helen Thomas
son, May Haney, Ruth Thrash, Olive
Powe, Frances Ferguson, Josie Fra
zier, Hattie Pearl ~Langford, Mabel
Nixon, Annie Phillips, Hessie Hick-
man.
Song-How Can You Tell Till You
Try-Otis Perry.
Song--Noon Time, June Time-Con.
ME May Doty and Lee Ellis. Chorus
Bessie Heidelberg and Robert Ross,
Clorine Wall and John R. Jackson,
Evelyn Easterling and Thomas j.
Jackson, Sara Lou Chandler and Rob-
ert Chandler, Harriet Seymour and
Thomas Ferguson, Verna Hanna and
Grace Hightewer,
Song-The Goo-Goo Man-Maggie
Estes, Kate Fuller, Madge Stinson,
Lurline Triggs, Bessie Lee Bruce. Bir-
Idle Bolken. Pearl Prater, Alice Robin
son, Parline Maddox, Willie Whit
lock, Alice Caperton, Alpha Glenn Ger
trude Odom.
Admission, night performance SOC.
Matinee 25 cents.
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-25
C0CONINO COUNTY LEADS
Is the Largest Stock Raising County in Arizona Yayapai a Close
 Second.

The report of the Territorial board of equalization has been re- ceived showing the relative total wealth of the different counties. The total assessed valuation of the territory is $S0, ,637, ,54l .49.
 This report shows that Coconi- no county is the largest stock rais- ing county in the territory, with Yavapai county a close second. h Coconino county range cattle are valued at $49l. ITO; sheep S434 600, making total of $925, ,77O. Yava- pal has $592, ,24O invested in cattle and $305.000 in sheep, giving a total of $897,240. These figures are given for range cattle and sheep only and does not include other stock.
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-25
Large Gathering of Legal Talent.

A goodly gathering of legal tal- ent was present at the opening of this session of the Circuit Court. Those present from outside points were: Walter Bennett, Phoenix; Attorney General Clark. Reese M Ling, Paul Burk, Prescott; Judge J. E. Harper and A. E. Bolton. San Francisco; L. s. Williams. X. N. Sleeves. Geo. w. Glowner. Will Hams. It is stated that this term of court will be the longest of many. and several important cases will be tried. including four mur- der cases.
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-25
NEAR TO NATURES HEART.

I am just come back from the country, Where there Ire birds and bees ant
 things Of green and fresh young beauty Such as the poet sings. I have tried to get for distant From the worlds loud, busy mart, And Aelp my soul by getting Quite near to natures heart. But Iecouldn't stand the getting; I'm back to the selfish mart; For I found that very buggy Was that same natures heart. To the grand woods l would hie me To commune with nature there, But the number of her stinging pets Was more than I could bear. The big wood flies they bit me, The spiders OCT me crawled, The yellow jackets stung me Until fairly bawled. Green worms squirmed upon me. didn't have to go To the ants, for they came to mo Till I was a holy show. Perhaps the heart of nature Is good for ones yearning soul, But for ones bitten body It offers naught but dole. Let those of soulful yearnings Tell of the joys it brings; But think me of the gnats and flies, Mosquitoes and such things
 Baltimore American
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-25
Hard to Repel.

Capt. Kidd lowered his black flag. "The boarders are coming in!" he shouted. Me to the open water, where the Nancy Jane can show her heels"
 But you used to repel all board ers?" bantered the pirate crew.
 "Ah. but you don't know summer boarders. my lads. You couldn't repel them with an earthquake. If they get aboard there won't be enough food left for the pet parrot"
 For long before his piratical career Capt. Kidd used to run a peaceful country boarding house and he knew what summer boarders were.-Chicago Daily News.
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-25
Death of James McKiernan.

James McKiernan died at his home in Flagstaff Tuesday night at 1:30. after an illness of about two weeks, Mir. McKiernan was born in Canada and was 39 years of age August 1st last.
 For number of years Mir. Me- Kiernan was employed by the Ari- zon Lumber and Timber Company in the capacity of foreman and was one of their most trusted and faithful employees, During the last year ow- ing to shutting down of timber work he left the company and com. menced business for himself
 MT. McKiernan was an honor able man. whose good impulses were ever uppermost. warm friend and a man most heartily liked by his many acquaintances.
 The funeral was held at the Catholic church Wednesday at 10 o'clock under the auspices of the Fraternal Order of Eagles of which lodge he was member. The lodge turned out in large numbers to pay theIr last sad duty to the departed and the church was filled with sorrowing friends.
 Mrs. McKiernan most estimable lady has the deep sympathy of a large circle of friends in her bereavement.
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-25
Another Natural Mistake.

Mrs. Jenkins-Norah, did you see that bag of confetti bought for Fred die yesterday?
 The Cook-oi did; but, shure, Oi didn't know 1t wor only fer Freddie. There's half av it left, though.
 Mrs. Jenkins (excitedly)-Half of itf What became of the rest?
 The Cook-0i cooked 1t, av coorse; an ye all had 1t fer yer breakfast this marnin' Judge.
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-25
Railroad Men in Good Luck.

Conductor Ed. Wing was in the city from Winslow Tuesday and stayed over to see the antlers put on couple of Elks in the evening.
 While MT. King is railroad man and popular one too. he is now interested in a side line that promises to put him in the same class with people who use private cars. He with Conductors A. w. Davis, Foster M. Ward recently secured ran interest in a gold propo- sition through Byron Smith, an old time prospector and one of the wisest of them. and proceeded to organize a company called the Gold Ridge Mining and Milling Co. The property is located near Vic kenburg. within short distance of the famous Congress mine. and results so far indicate that the boys have the goods. They have over no feet of work done and as says run from $1. .00 to $83 per ton
 
 in gold,
 The men mentioned are all pro- minent railroad men. we'll known along the line where their word is as good as their bond. Deputy Sheriff T. F.. Pulliam has been el- ected secretary and treasurer of the company and the main office will shortly be moved to Flagstaff.
 Mrs. J. w. Wilson. Dr. and Mrs. Harry Wilson. MT. and Mrs. Joe Wilson and Harlow Wilson compos- ed pleasant party who visited Sunset mountain yesterday.
 Mir. and Mrs. J T. Haughey who for the past ten days have been visiting Mrs. Haughey's parents, Mir. and Mrs. J. T. Isbell, left yes terday for their home in Prescott.
 One-hundred Navajo Indians will take part in the Albuquerque show during the irrigation con gres.
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-25
lJse,e.. Asv,es

Don't feel fiattered if pretty gir smiles at you.-Atchison Globe.
 We don't. We are used to it.--Chl cago Record-Herald.
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-25
Lucky.

No wonder that the little bird
 Upon the branch Is singing gay: He builds house. unscarred by cara With neither rent nor tax to pay.
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-25
What He Learned.

"Johnnie!"
 "Yes, pop"
 Did you learn anything in school. to-day?"
 Yes, sir; I learned that Tommie Tate has the humps, and that teacher is going to whip me if l throw spit balls any e!"--Yonkers Statesman.
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-25
A Close Beginning.

Miseriy Bridegroom Cas the carriage moves ofr)--Hsy, there! Save that fzce.--Life.
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-25
Hard Experience.

Baker-How did you find out their stock was watered?
 Barker--I dabbled in it.---Life.
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-25
CnuRcl, Of Tut NAIlvITY

Rev. Cypr en aGre, Pastor. From the fir Sun ay oi May tili the nrSt Sunoay of ctober Masses on sunday are celebrated at 30 and C ocoek m. Rosary anu Be- ediction Of the Blessed Sacrament at 1.3O D. m.
 Dur ng the other months Masses are ct 6 ai.d loS0 H. m, and the afterooOn services are st 4 D.
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-25
pRessyIrslAN CHURCH

sabbath school g.45 n. m. Morning Worship l;O a. m. Christian EnOeavor 7:i5 p. m.i Evening Worship s;0J D. m Mid week prayer meeting, Wednesday evening at $500 o'clock.
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-25

Phatboy-Why did you have such an ugly-looking cur as that stuffed?
 Binks (with emotion) dog saved my life.
 Phatboy-Well, well! How?
 Binks-When we got back from our wedding tour my wife baked cake for me, and the dog ate it.
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-25
COFFEE

Good coffee is partly in buying and partly in making; like everything else.
 Me Sehilling's Best: we pay hin
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-25
scnnnI nf Inf NAIlvlIY

This cboo. is conducted in connection with the Catholic Church of Flagstaff by the Sister Of i.oretto under the supervision Of the Pastor of the Parish, Sister sylvia Superior in charge The curriculum ui studies comprises | the branches ibat pertainiV complete Grammar Course. Music Doth vocal and insuumental Is taught by the Sisters
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-25
mrInODIsT tpIscOpAl cnuRcH

Services each Sunuay as follows; 10 a. m. sunday school II a. m Public NOr- ship. 3 D. m. Junior League. 7l5 p, m. kp- worth League. ?. m. Evening worship. cordia. invitation to worship with Us Strangers ale'ays welcome.
 GEORGE N. BATY, S $. Supi
 CLYDE P. METCALF. Pastor.
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-25
CHURCH DIRECTORY
q ytsT,sT CHURCH

sabbath School service at p. m Bible study at g. Prayer meeting ThurAuay evening 7b Bible study sunday evening at o'clock. All are welcome tO attend these services.
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-25

One-hundred Navajo Indians will take part in the Albuquerque show during the irrigation con gres.
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-25
LODGE DIRECTORY
MouNrArN LODGE, No b K or

Meets In Elks haii every WcdtiesanA nigh Visiting Xniyhts ar, cordially invited to attrn,
 IL.rI u lLE.LlI la aLlDaa-
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-25

J. A WILSON. K O. B and S and M. of r. JoHN MARSHALL N of k
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-25

{ 'OURI COCONlNB. No. 0s8. lhibEPf.Np p N ENT ORDER OF ruiiesTEHs
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-25

Mrs. J. W. Wilson. Dr. and Mrs. Harry Wilson. MT. and Mrs. Joe Wilson and Harlow Wilson compos- ed a pleasant party who visited Sunset mountain yesterday.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-03-17
A Game of Hons,

The company is divided in two par ties, and as many prizes may be of- fered as desired.
 One party stays in the room or any given place on the lawn. and the other party is out of sight and sound. Then party No. decides upon one or several places to which the others are to hop and decide also in how many hops the desired places are to be reached. These decisions are set down on paper to pre- vent future misunderstanding. Then party No. 2 is called.
 Those on this side may look about choose points and hop toward them in as many or as few hops as they think may be desired. It adds to the fun to have the nearer places take more hops than places at q distance. The prizes go to those who go to the right places with the nearest correct number of hops.
 After party No has a trial party No. 1 has its turn.
 Points noticeable to all should be chosen and no impossible number of hops required.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-03-17
EAT MORE CANDY.
4 Physicians Advice That Will Please
 the Children.


 the Children.
 "Give children plenty of pure sugar, taffy and butterscotch, and they'll have little need of cod liver oil," says Dr. Woods Hutchinson in the Woman's Home Companion.
 .'ln short, sugar is after meat, bread and butter easily our next most impor. tant and necessary food. You can put the matter to a test very easily. Just leave off the pie. pudding or other des- serts at your lunch or midday dinner. You'll be astonished to find how quick ly you'll feel empty again and how unfinished the meal will seem. You can't get any workingman to accept n dinner pail without pie in it. And he's absolutely right. The only thing that can take the place of sugar here is beer or wine. It is significant fact that the free lunch counters run in connection with bars furnish every imaginable thing except sweets. Even the restaurants and lunch grills at
 
 tached to saloons or bars often refuse to serve desserts of any sort. They know their business. The more sugar and sweets n man takes at a meal the less alcohol he wants. Conversely nearly every drinking man will tell you that he has lost his taste for sweets. The more candy nation con sumes the less alcohol.
 The United States government buys pure candy by the ton and ships 1t to the Philippines to be sold at cost to the soldiers in the canteens. All men crave 1t in the tropics. and the more they get of 1t the less vino and whis- ky they want.
 "ln fine. the prejudice against sugar is born of puritanism and stinginess in equal parts. Whatever children cry for must be bad for them, according to the pure doctrine of original sin: besides, it costs money. know families in the rural districts yet where the head of the family groans over every dollars worth of sugar that comes into the house as sinful and 'unwhoesome luxury"
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-03-17
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

c. H. Peppers arrived in the city Sunday from Phoenix to spend few days looking over the district.
 l.. A. Dunham left for his home at Denver yesterday after spending sev. eral days here on business with the h. spiration Mining company.
 D. J. Roberts, ore buyer for the Fl Paso shelter, was an arrival in the city last evening, to do business with some of the Globe district shippers.
 John Blake, we'll known mining man of Graham county, came in last evening from Stanley Butte to trans, act business for few days.
 Maury Grider, Stafford manager for the Solomon-Wickersham company, came up from the valley Sunday evening to spend few days in the city on busi. ness.
 Frank Gates will leave this morning for Medford, Ore, to assist in settling the estate of his father, who recently died there. He expects to return by the first of next month
 H.. s. Manuel of Fl Paso, represent ing the Barnard Stationery company of St. Louis, is business visitor in the city. MT. Manuel is a good Globe booster and has recently become inter- ested in the city by becoming a stock holder of the First National bank.