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The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1908-01-03
SPEAKER GIVES REAL REASON FOR NOT
APPOINTING GAMBLER As MEMBER
OF THE COMMITTEE on
AGRICUL TURE.

II was Mr.. Williams wish that the MIssIs-
sippl Congressman be renamed as Mem
Der. Speaker said to have told a Demo-
cratic member Of the Committee on hgh-
culture that Gambler was too liberal and
that the Agricultural Departments Expend-
lures were too heavy.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1908-01-03
IN MEMORIAM.
HENRY ARTHUR BELL.
Pax ToJisc1tD1.

Rldgely Lodge No. %. I. o.
y. Z. Starkyille, Mississippi, re-
grets to record that our beloved
brother has been borne out upon
that mysterious tide that ebbs
but never flows. Brother II. A.
Bell departed this life on. the 5th
day of November, A. D. 1907, at
the Mississippi Agricultural and
Mechanical College and was bur-
led in Fellowship Gem e erv,
Starkville, Mississippi, accord
to the forms and ceremonies of
the order. Brother Bell was
born in Fairfield District, South
Carolina, on the 18th day of May,
"A. D. 1929, and at the date Of his
death was 78 years, months and
Is days old. He was the eldest
of seven children, 5 boys and two
girls, born to James M. Bell and
wife. Mary Reece Bell, who was
before marriage. Mary Reece
Glenn. He is survived by two
brothers and two sisters, Mrs.
Nj. G. Fly and John M. Bell, res
idents of Texas, and J. O.. Bell
and Mrs. Sallie Watt. residents
of Oktlbbeha County, Mississip-
pi, his two brothers, William M.
Bell and Benjamine F. Bell.
having proceeded him to the
grave. Brother FL. A. Bell be-
came a resident of Oktibbeha Co
unity, Mississippi, in 1887, in
which County, with brief excep-
tions, he resided until his death,
most of the time in Starkville.
Mississippi.
On February Goth, A. d. 1866,
brother Fl. A. Bell and Miss M.
d. Bellington were m arri e d.
His bride was usually known as
Miss Dele Ellington. His wife,
who still survives him was a
young lady of rare grace and
accomplishments, Judging from
standpoint of the good old ante
bellum days. She was, anterior
to their merriage. for many
years, the bell and pride of Ok
tibbeha county if not of this sec
ton of the State. Two children
were the result of this marriage,
Miss Fannie Bell, now Mrs. Ii
oyd, wife of Prof. E. r. Lloyd,
of the Mississippi Agricultural
and Mechanical College, they
have two children, Edwin and
Louise; the other daughter of
brother Bell was Della M. Bell.
now Mrs. Butler, wife of DIR.
TAFT Butler, of the Agricultural
and Mechanical College, Releigh,
N. c., they have two children,
Eugene Butler and Seta Butler.
Our departed brother was a
dutiful son, a loving husband and
a kind and affectionate father and
grandfather, and an upright,
truthful, honest and honorable
citizen; SO considerate of others,
SO evenly and well balanced in
his mind and temper that it has
been the subject of remark and
comment, that, through a long
life of oyer 78 years, he was nev
ar known, was never heard, to
eneak an unkind word of any one.
Being the elder OF his brothers
and sisters, he was naturely
looked upon and considered by
them as guardian and protector
- very large extent, and on
account of the tenderness and
rentleness of his temperament
and J disposition, and the accuracy
= his judgement. the younger
3 Aa1k
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1908-01-03

States ana renamed true TO the
Southern Confederacy until the
surrender. The subject of this
sketch, although as a man, and
as a citizen, was opposed to Sc
cession and to the issues many
of them) that led up to the war,
still when the Southern States
withdrew from the Union and
when our country was invaded,
he cast his lot with the South and
her people and remained true and
steadfast to the end; although
not among those who rocked the.
cradle of the young Confederacy
yet he stood with the mourners
at the tomb. In the downfall Of
the Confederacy he suffered fin
ancially as much as most of our
Southern families. yet without
complaint, becoming after the
urrender again a loyal citizen Of
the Union, and in his calm, con
servative way lent his a d
and influence ard support to all
measures having for their object
the defence aud protection of the
white people of the South aud
the preservation and transmits
ion of that true type Of South
ern civilization so near and so
dear to the hearts and the homes
of Southern people.
Brother Bell was pre- eminent
ly a man Of peace. His long life
illustrated in many ways the high
and holy Injunction, "Peace on
Earth, Good Will to Man" His
different kinds of business
brought him in contact with all
classes. His name was a synon-
ym for honesty and he would
make concessions in order to be
at peace with his fellow man.
We all have our faults, for no
man is perfect, we all have our
sorrows grief sooner Or later
comes comes to all, yet it can
be truly said that our friend
gave to the world sun shiny
life, born of Friendship, Love
and Truth. :" Faith, Hope and
Charity" Devine attributes upon
which Odd Fellowship is found
ed, an order that owes its origin
and perpetuation to the God
like and social aspirations and
emenations of the heart and soul.
Our dear departed brother was
an Odd Fellow indeed and held
among the many evidences of
the love Of the brethren jewel
presented to him years ago as
veteran Odd Fellow, jewel
he richly deserved and which
Ridgelv Lodge gladly bestowed.
In the loss of our brother this
Lodge, each member, feels es-
pecially sad and sorrowful. Each
has not only lost a friend but the
Lodge life long supporter. He
was one of the past generation
of Southern gentlemen. A man
who stood to our Lodge in peace
and war, man who did much to
to enable Ridgely Lodge to out
side the storms of adversity,
darkness. trials, troubles and
dangers, man who helped much
to give to our growing little
home city one of ali best OF Frat
ernal Orders. In the death of
Brother Bell is broken another
of the few remaining links that
binds and connects us, as a.
Lodge. with an honora bic past.
He was, if not a founder, a
friend and associate of the found
ers Of our Lodge, a Lodge that
has dnnn much fnvunrfc the m.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1908-01-03

and recall such men as,
James M. Bell, father Of our de
ceased.)
David Bell,
w. G. Bishop.
James Burgess,
M. r. Butler,
J. w. Caldwell,
Joseph T. r. Cooper.
j. P. Curry,
Calvin Cushman,
Horatio Cushman,
Nat Drake,
Thomas Field,
J. It. Freeman,
Frank Duquercron,
G. A. Hogan,
}. B. Hogan, (Bey.)
J. A. Jacobs,
D. D. Fitzpatrick,
Lewis Martin.
A. J. Maxwell,
FL, A. McCreight,
John McGahey,
j. A. Montgomery,
J. P. Montgomery,
>. b. Nash,
j. II. Nash,
w. w. Nash,
L. A. }. Owen,
}, L. Owen,
M. Il. Owen,
b. j. Parish.
Il. Phlllep Pearson.
l.. ;. Plker,
II. T.. Powers,
William Fuller,
Thomas Puller,
II. Redus.
James q. Rogers,
w. II. Saunders,
Lee Stillman,
John St'llman,
). W. woodward,
). >. Worley,
ID. Yeates.
This roll may not be strictly
accurate but it is believed to be
approximately so. These and
such men were the friends and
associates of our Brother Bell.
In the foregoing roll no titles are
given, though among them can
be found men of every trade,
profession and calling, part and
parcel of our bast and truest Cit.
iNenship IN days past and gone,
men who labored hard. who did
much towards the upbuilding of
our Lodge, and of Oktibbeha Co.
unity.
Tn taking final leave of Brother
.pon = oo, +r,lr ho cold that tho
Dell ~ o"'' u u'y oe sou ' ,o
world is letter because Juoge
Bell has lived.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1908-01-03

Starkville, Mississippi,
December II, A. ID. 1907.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-06-04

woed and hear the cracking OF tb.
names Hastily raising the bedroom
"lhdow. she seized her youngest child
ana calling out to the imaginary crowd
oe.ow TO catch Ii. she threw 1t down tc
the street.
Not the least remarkable circum
stance In this case was the strange
statement made by the police court
magistrate during the SUBSEQUENT in.
vestgati6n. He said he considered
that II would be most dangerous doc.
Urine to lay down that because n per.
Son was dreaming while committinp
an onense he or she was not responsi.
BILE for the act.
AT the subsequent trial, however
the Judge viewed the matter more
mercirully. II the prisoner, he said
really did this with the idea that II
was the best means Of insuring the
safety or her child, the jury would be
!ustined In concluding she was not
guilty. And the jury very properly de.
clined to convict.
"A frequent delusion, particularly
among women and girls, is that they
are possessed by devils or witches. and
invariably the delusion comes OF
dreaming. baltimore Sun.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-06-04

H%ed DR.. Barr double the time az
lotted to each speaker, the only other
exception being DIR, Osler, of Boston.
Out OF 400 doctors at the congress
only three were elected to member
ship, DR.. Barr receiving one of the
memberships.
War between gillnets and wheels
In the salmon fisheries OF the Colum-
bia river has reached such an acute
stage that wheelmen say gillnetters
have resorted to Misrepresentation
OF wheels in order to injure them be.
fore the voters of the state. As a re-
suit, F. A. Seufert. of The Dalles,
wheelman and canneryman, has
threatened to sue for damages the
Columbia River Salmon Protective
Association for publishing a diagram
representing wheels. Including Seu-
forts, as practically blocking pass
'ge of salmon up the rivar,
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-06-04

Having secured the agency for the
famous Edison monographs and re.
cords, l wish to announce that | have
just received the complete line OF
machines and the entire catalop OF
records. being all the records made by
this company up to January l, 1908.
Also large stock OF disc records.
In oil over three thousand to select
from. One of the largest stocks in
the state. Call and see and bear them.
Soule's Piano Huose,
Silas ii. Soule, Prop.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-06-04

The old Pennsylvania Dutch Dunkard
recommends Hickory Bark Cough
Remedy" Guaranteed to cure your
cough, and guaranteed to be pure.
Made from the bark of the shell bark or
white hickory tree. For sale by Chas.
n. Clarke and all dealers everywhere.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-15
Is BODIES
ARE TAKEN
FROM Ruins
Panama Disaster is Worst in the
History Of the Canal Zone,
1t is Said.

Panama, Dec. 15.-The quantity of
dynamite which exploded in the work
ing of the canal at San obispo Satur-
day is now said to have been twenty
eight tons and the damage done COW
ers more than fifteen acres.
twenty-five dead bodies had been
discovered up to noon today and many
more are said to be under the debris.
The seriously injured number nearly
hundred and several of these will
die.
Thus far the officials have been
unable to fix the blame, but q thorough
investigation is being made.
The accident is the worst that has
occurred on the isthmus since the
beginning of operations by the old
French Company.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-15
WOUNDED WOMAN IS
BROUGHT TO The CITY
Weapon Was a Shot Gun and Sew.
- eral of the Shot Passed Through
Her Lungs-Now Resting Easy at
South Mississippi Infirmary.

A sad and pathetic accident oc-
Cured late yesterday afternoon in the
Eatonville neighborhood in which a
bride of about three months was pain
fully, and it is feared, seriously hurt,
in an accidental way, by loving and
devoted husband.
The lady who was the victim Of the
sad accident is Mrs. Cora Graham,
wife of Mr.. E. E. Graham, who is al
most heart-brAken over the terrible
affair.
1t appears that Mr.. and Mrs. Ora
ham were out walking in the field, not
far from their home, and that Mr..
Graham had his double-barrel shot
gun along. A rabbit was spied on the
roadside and Mr.. Graham raised his
gun to shoot when the trigger snapped
and the gun failed to fire. About
this time a squirrel was seen up
tree nearby and Mrs. Graham was
supposed to be watching the squirrel.
Mr.. Graham then tried the other bar
rel of the gun on the rabbit and 1t
fired, killing the rabbit. He then
attempted to reload his gun quickly
so as to shoot the squirrel, and un-
breeched the gun and placed two load
ed shells in it. AS he went to snap
the gun together, one OF the barrels
fired, and Mrs. Graham, who had
started toward the rabbit caught the
full load in her body. Just what
caused the gun to explode is not
known, unless 1t was the force used
in throwing it together Mrs. Graham
fell to the ground, seriously wounded,
and her husband rushed to her aid at
once. He found that the load of shot
had struck her under the right should
er and had ranged upward. He got
her home as speedily as possible and
summoned Drs. Stevens and Mounger
of this city, who found that some shot
had passed through the lungs and
that the condition of Mrs. Graham was
very serious indeed. She was brought
to the South Mississippi Infirmary
this morning, and her condition is con-
sidered quite serious and her recovery
is very doubtful. 1t is said that pos
sibly she has an even chance to live
The husband is almost crazed with
grief. He and his wife had only been
married about three months, Mrs
Graham's maiden name being Miss
Pool.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-15
ATTORNEY GENERAL
ASKED To Prosecute
Message Sent to Congress Today ls
Said To Be the Warmest Document
Ever Before Written by Strenuous
Executive.
Hearst News Service.

Washington, Dec. 15.-Couched in
language probably without a parallel
in the history of state papers, Presi-
dent Roosevelt today sent to congress
a message dealing with the charges
made by the New York World regard
ing its charges concerning the deal
by which the United States came into
possession of the French Canal Com
pany on the payment of 10000, 900.
In the World article it has been
limited that Charles P. Taft, brother
of the president-elect, and Douglass
Robinson, brother-in-law of Roosevelt,
received part of the money.
In fearful excoriation of Editor
Joseph Pulitzer of the World, the
president denies in toto that any graft
was connected with the negotiations
incident to the purchase of the prop
erty of the French Canal Company,
and says that the United States at
torney general is now preparing to in
stiute prosecution against the New
York World and its editor and owner
for criminal libel.
The president maintains that there
has been nothing to conceal and gives
many records showing the process OF
the negotiations for the sale.
He denies most emphatically that
either Charles P. Taft, William H.
Taft or Secretary Root had anything
to do with the transaction, which was
conducted entirely by Philander c.
Knox, at that time attorney general.
The message characterizes Pulitzer
of the World as slanderer. The verb
age of the document far outdoes any
previous efforts of the president in the
line of strenuous denunciations.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-15
old FIddIer'S Contest IS
A,1unged Jw H1day Mght;
Beneft Of the CIty's Poor

The old fiddlers' contest will be
given at the Auditorium Friday night
and it is probable that the building
will be filed with spectators and those
who delight in the old-time music
especially as the proceeds are to go
to the Kings Daughters to help buy
things for a Christmas tree for poor
children. 1t will be one of the rarest
treats that has been given in Hatties-
burg for some time. Mr.. r. A. Bell
will be master of ceremonies and the
names of the judges for the fiddlers'
contest will be announced later. The
following splendid program has been
arranged for the evening:
Program of Old FiddIers' Contest.
"The Kiss Waltz" Chorus.
Medley, Chorus.
Dutch Warble," Chorus.
Rochester Schottische," Chorus.
"Rose Waltz" Chorus.
Jenny Lind Polka" Chorus.
Fiddle Contest.
Accompanist, piano, Mrs. John T.
Haney.
Accompanist, guitar, Mr.. John w.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-15

JURY TO TRY
ACCOMPL|CE
Seventh Man Qualities to Pass
On Fate Of 7. j. Hains in
New York.
Hearst News Service.

New York, Dec. 15.-The work of
selecting the Hams jury proceeded to-
day, Alexander Jardin, a plumber, be-
ing selected as No. z.
Mrs. William E. Annis, wife of the
murdered man, dressed in heavy
mourning, appeared in the court room
early. She will testify during the
day for the prosecution, but the hour
will not be announced until after the
other five jurymen are selected.
Elmer White, of Brooklyn, an at
torney who was excluded from the
prosecution yesterday, was allowed
to renter the case today, having been
regularly appointed assistant district
attorney by Prosecutor Daring.
The prisoner, Thornton J. Hams,
seems to be the least interested Of the
spectators. He eyes each juryman
closely, but beyond this seems to be
little concerned with the proceedings.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-15
MURDERER EXPRESSES
The KEENEST BEGRET
Woud Willingly Give His Life il He
Could Restore DR.. Pitts to His Fam
iIy-Quickest Trial in History of
the State.
Daily News Special.

Daily News Special.
Hazlehurst, Miss, Dec. 15.--An
agreement was reached at 1880
o'clock this morning between the at
torneys of DR.. T. B. Birdsong and
the family of DR.. A. B. Pitts, permit
ting Birdsong to plead guilty to murd-
er and take a life sentence in the
state penitentiary.
The attorneys for Birdsong signed
an agreement that they would never
ask for a pardon or lend their. iT-
fiuence to secure one.
The combination by which the case
is settled seems to meet the approval
of all and Birdsong will commence his
sentence in the penitentiary in a few
days.
Before passing sentence Judge Pot
ter asked DR.. Birdsong if he had any
thing to say, to which he replied:
There is very little that l can say,
except that | regret the death of DR..
Pitts more than l can tell, and
would gladly give my life if 1 could
bring him back"
This was the quickest trial in the
history of Mississippi criminal juris-
prudence. DR.. Pitts was killed at
$3.50 p. m. on last Thursday afternoon.
The grand jury was recalled and an
indictment returned Saturday morn
ing. Monday the attorneys for DR..
Birdsong filed motion for change of
venue and examined witnesses until
last night
The entire morning today was spent
in conference by the attorneys in try
ing to reach an agreement, and it is
said that the proposition which was
finally accepted came from Birdsong's
attorneys, who realized that their
client would probably be hanged If
the case was allowed to go to a jury,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-15

Montague.
"Cotton-Eyed joe" DR.. ]. D. Donald.
Hop Light Ladies' Mr.. T. S. Cot
ton.
mississippi Sawyer" Mr.. D. B.
Holmes.
"Jordan's Reel" Mr.. H. c. Greer.
Haste to the Wedding Mr.. NJ. =
Pickett.
Soldiers JOY" Mr.. w. E. King.
"The Lost Child" Mr.. John R.
Tally
Vocal Solo, Emily Massengale.
Selection, Philathea-Barraca Or
chestra.
Vocal Solo, Katherine Donald.
Selection, Philathea-Barrac Or
chestra.
Vocal Solo, Mrs. B. D. Moore.
Reading, Mrs. Stokes V. Robertson.
'Bugle Horn Mixed Quartette.
Announcement of decision by
judges.
Awarding of prize.
Selection, Philathea-Barraca Or
chestra.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-15
STATE Wins
F|RSTP0|NT
Judge Sends Men On Horseback
to Arrest Men to Serve
As Jurymen.

Union City, Tenn, Dec. 15.-Judge
Jones today despatched men on horse.
back to various sections of Obion
county to summon 300 veniremen from
which to select jury to try the night
riders who participated in the murder
Of Captain Quinten Rankin at Reelfoot
Lake.
The action of the Judge in deciding
to summon the veniremen himself is
considered victory for the state, the
defense having contended that this
should be done by the sheriff in the
regular maner.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-15
TRIBUTE TO A WORTHY MAN.

Before closing it's session in New
Orleans, the Farmers Union of Amer
lea adopted a beautiful tribute to the
memory of Mr.. j. X. P. Shows, the
prominent Forrest county citizen who
was killed in the wreck on the New
Orleans and Northeastern while in
route to the farmers union meeting in
New Orleans a few weeks ago. The
deceased was one of the best citizens
Of the county and the tribute paid
his memory was altogether appro-
pirate and fitting.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-15
FARMER SHOT
FROM AMBUSH
Was Returning From Farmers
Union Meeting When Some
One Fired On Him.
Daily News Special.

Wanyesboro, Miss, Dec. 15.-Satur-
day night about o'clock as Henry
Walker, who had been attending
meeting of the Farmers Union at
Woodward schoolhouse, three miles
northwest of Waynesboro, was return
ing home, some unknown person shot
him, infiicting a painful, though not
dangerous wound in the back of his
head. Mr.. Walker was alone and had
lantern at the time. He had no
idea who shot him. He is the pro-
prietor of grist mill and cotton gin.
Drs. Rush and Slaughter were sent
for and after examining the wounds
pronounced them not dangerous. The
dogs at the county farm were sent
for Immediately, but nothing has been
heard from the scene.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-15
ACTORS WED.

New York, Dec. 15.-It was an
nounced last night at the Knicker-
booker theatre that FRITZ Scheff and
John Fox, Jr., were married Sunday.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-15
T. MARSHALL MILLER
ATTORNEY in CASE
Gives Interesting Interview in New
Orleans Paper Regarding the Con-
tentions of attiesburg-RaiIroad
Side Will Be Heard.

A large delegation of citizens men,
bers of the Commercial Club left yes
terday afternoon for New Orleans
where they will appear today befcxe
the Interstate Commerce Commission
in an effort to secure for Hattiesburg
an equitable freight rate. The hear
ing began yesterday before Commits
sioner Clements and will be continued
through today.
At the New Orleans meeting Of the
commission yesterday the city of Hat
tiesburg was represented by v. NJ.
Scanlon, T. S. Jackson, E. w. Hick-
man, c. w. Hassell and W. A. Norris
man, all of whom went to New Or
leans Sunday.
Secretary Larson and fifteen or
twenty other citizens left yesterday
afternoon for New Orleans in order
to appear before the commission to-
day.
1t is believed that Hattiesburg will
secure the rates asked for as it is
nothing but just that she should.
The rate case from this city was
carried before the Interstate Com
merce Commission more than year
sago and this is the first time 1t has
come up for a hearing. The case will
hardly be decided for some time, as
the railroad people claim the right
to be heard in the matter and they
will be given a hearing later.
Concerning the hearing of this case,
the Times-Democrat says:
Eighty-four railroads and steamship
lines are to be arraigned before the
Interstate Commerce Commission to-
day under complaint of the Hatties-
burg Commercial Club on a charge Of
making excessive freight rates to
that city and discriminating against 1t
as in favor of cities within less than
100 miles and of relatively less COM
'mercial Importance. The style of the
petition is "The Commercial Club of
Hattiesburg VS.. the Alabama Great
Southern and other railroads and
steamship lines" This "and other
railroads and steamship lines" takes
in all of the great trunk lines with
the exception of those operating in
the Far West and through the New
England States and all of the steam
ship lines doing business with Gulf
port, Mobile and New Orleans.
Former Attorney General T. Mar
shall Miller of Mississippi, who has
been retained by the Hattiesburg Com
mercial Club to press the suit, said
yesterday that the Hattiesburg merch-
ants and jobbers had been compelled
to make the petition because the job
bers in other towns were being en-
abled to Come right into territory