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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-21

presence and innocent childish prattle
will not only be missed in the home
circle, where he was adored, but by
all who knew him. Though his little
life was brief, he has left behind him
impressions that are imperishable and
memories that will never cease to be
cherished. His little life here on earth
was like a tender flower that will
bloom externally in Heaven.
To the bereaved parents and all
those of the sacred inner circle of
his love, deepest sympathy is felt in
their bereavement Death is sad to
contemplate, under any circumstances
but when it places its icy fetters upon
the only child in the home, the bur
den seems doubly hard to bear.
The funeral service took place this
afternoon, Rev. J. R. Jones conducting
it.
The Lord gave and He has taken,
May His Holy will be done,
He knew and He has done the best,
For your darling little son.
Then gfieNe not father. mother, :
He has joined the angel band,
He is not dead but only gone,
To happier better land
Yes, your babe is safe with Jesus,
All his pain and sorrow o'er,
He has gone to rest eternal
On that bright and happy Shore.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-21
National Banks
Are Asked For
NelU Statements

Jackson, Dec 22-Auditor Smith has
again decided to ask the twenty
eighth national bank of Mississippi
to furnish his office with a statement
showing the condition of their affairs
on November 27. in order that the
Information contained therein may be
published along with that of the 321
state banks which reported early in
December and whose reports in sum-
mary form were given out day or
two ago,
This is done purely for the informa-
tion of the public, the reports of the
national banks, being necessary to a
complete showing of the banking op-
erations of the state.
This will be the second time this
year that this has been done. the
statement published showing the con-
ditions on June 2, having been the
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-21
CHRISTMAS SEASON
NOW DRAWING NEAR
Custom of Chief Executive to Grant
Pardons During Holidays Has Given
Hope to conviets-Many viii be
Disappointed.

jackson, Dec. 2L-More than three
score petitions for pardons are now
pending for consideration at the gov
rnor's office. The chief executive has
been literally deluged with appeals
for clemency during the past ten days,
and the large accumulation of docu-
ments fthis character is of course
attributed to the fact that it is GUS
tomary, during the Christmas holi-
days, for the governor to grant par
dons to several long and short term
prisoners, the selections being usually
made from the lists of men who have
served goodly number of years, or
have almsot completed their SEN
tences.
Whether Governor Noel will con-
tinue this custom is not known. He
has exercised the pardoning tpower
rather freely during his first year in
the office, but, in large maiarisy
of cases, pardons bearing his signature
have been for convicts who have
grown old in the service of the state,
or whose appeals for clemency con-
tanned unusual merit.
The rapid increase of prison popu-
lation is becoming very serious mat
ter for the board of trustees. The
legislative appropriation for the peni-
tentiary was based on an average en-
rollment of about 1900 prisoners, and
the enrolment is now at the 1900
mark. That a heavy deficit will be
shown at the end of the biennial
period is inevitable, and it may be
Come necessary for the governor ts
borrow money 70, place to the c1Iadit
........4
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-21
LITTLE letters
TO SANTA CLAUS

AS Christmas is almost here. it will
be useless to publish letters to Santa
Claus after a day or two more, and as
announced Saturday it will be too
late to send in letters to The News for
publication after today.
In this connection, 1t may be said
that there are a number of letters
for publication that have not yet ap.
peared in the paper. So many have
been received that it has been impos-
sible to publish all of them immedi-
ately upon receipt but they have been
handled as rapidly as possible and no
letters, except one or two that could
not be read. have gone to the waste
basket. The News has faithfully en-
deavored to serve its little friends
and they have not been slow to ex.
press their appreciation. The letters
on hand and received today will be
published tomorrow or next day, after
which Santa Claus will be so busy
buying things for the children that
he will not have an opportunity Of
reading their letters.
The Daily News hopes that Santa
Claus will visit all of It's little reader.
and that they will have a delightfu
| Christmas.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-21
METHODIST MINISTERS
LEAVE FOR new FIELDS

The first sermon from one of the
new Methodist ministers assigned by
the conference 20 the>ehurches here,
was preached yesterday morning by
Rev. George H. Thompson at the Court
Street church. He also preached at
night, having large congregations at
both services.
Mr.. Thompson was, until assigned
to the Court Street church, the pre-
siding elder of the Brookhaven dis
trict and he is considered one of the
ablest preachers in the conference.
The former pastors will all leave
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-21

first attempt ON the part of the au-
ditor's office to incfde the national
banks in the published report. At that
time some difficulty was experienced
on account of delays on the part of
some banks, and Mr.. Smith expresses
the hope, that in the interest of the
public. and for the purpose of supply
ing a complete report, they will be
more prompt in their responses this
time. His letter to the banks reads
as follows:
Dear Sir-T have prepared for pub
lication in pamphlet form the state
ments under call of November 81 of
the state banks and will be glad to
include the nationals If you will fur
nish copy on the enclosed blank at
once. My copy is now in the hands
of the printer, and hope to have the
book out by January L.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-21
nrHE DEVIL" IN WALDORF.

New York, Dec. 21.-That his Sa-
tanic Majesty is not wholly lacking in
charitable instincts will be proven
this evening when The Devil" is pro-
duced in the Astor gallery of the
Waldorf-Astoria for the benefit of the
Bide-a-Wee Home. George Arliss, who
achieved international fame by his
impersonation of Mephistopholes in
the Hungarian comedy. will appear in
the leading role and will be assisted
by the entire Belasco company
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-21
LOOKING FOR
GARV|N NOW
Said That Missing Man Knows
Something Of Annis-Hains
Tragedy.

Flushing, L. l., Dec. 21.-Joseph E.
Shay, of Hams counsel, told news
paper man today that he received in
the morning mails an anonymous let
ter suggesting that he look up Charles
Garven, former steward of the Bay
side Yacht Club, who has not been
seen for several months. The letter
alleged that Garyin had q remarkable
story to tell about the relations of
Mrs. Claudia Hams and William E. An
mis-. Efforts are being made to locate
Garven.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-21

Hattiesburg this week for their new
assignments. Rev. T. b. Holloman
will ge- to Edwards, Rev. J, R.Joaes
will go to Jackson to become presi/
ing elder of the Jackson district and
Rev. f. w. Lipscomb will go to Biloxi.
Rev. George H. Thompson will bring
his family from Brookhaven Wednes-
day, and Rev. A. F. Watkins and Rev.
o. S. Lewis are expected to arrive
soon.
While regretting the departure of
the former pastors, the new ones will
receive a cordial welcome.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-21
PLAYS GOLF
OUT in The rain
Hearst News Service.

Augusta, Ga, Dec. 21.-Despite the
rain and chill, President-elect Taft
walked to the golf links this morning
and played for nearly an hour. The
stock of Loeb for secretary of labor
and commerce is rising, but no other
cabinet positions will be decided until
Philander C. Knox comes for confer
ence.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-21
FIGHT
Will BE
FAKE
Tommy Burns and the Negro
johnson Are Both Said to
Be in Excellent Trim.
BY Hearst News Service.

Sydney, n. S. W., Dec. H.-Despite
vigorous denials by principals and
promoters. the feeling still exists that
the fight Saturday night between
Tommy Burns, the worlds champion.
and Jack johnson, a negro, will be
fake. Both men are said to be in fine
condition for the fight.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-21
OLD FAMILY FuED.

Bishopville, S. c., Dec, 21,-C. l..
Moore, a young planter, and w. l..
Smith, a neighbor are dead and
Smiths only son is in Jail charged
with the murder as the result of a
fight growing out of an old feud and
eliminating Saturday night in duel
in the middle of the public road.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-21

Flushing, L. l., Dec. 21.-District At
torney Darrin said this morning that
he had written his resignation because
of adverse criticism of his conduct of
the prosecution, but that he had with
held it at the solicitation of friends.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-21
BATTLESHP MAINE
OFFFOR VENEZUELA 4

route to Venezuelan water under seal
ed orders. 1t is said that the vessel
is sent to protect American interests.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-21
suYDAM is DEAD.
Hearst News Service.

New York, Dec. 21.-Broker Harry
Suydam shot in his office Saturday
by John c. Lumsden, an inventor died
this morning.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-21

most popular young ladies of the city.
His death is deeply regretted and a
large number of friends extend deep
est sympathy to the young widow, who
with her bright young child, has re-
turned to Hattiesburg to live.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-21

Hearst News Service.
Washington, Dec. 21.-The United
States batt1eship Maine is now en-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-21
SAD DEATH
! 0F A Bright
LITTLE BOY

ne Death Angel entered the homy
Of AE and Mrs. Walter G. Mitchell
and claimed as His own, their beloyedl
little son, Master Boy Mitchell.
Us precious little boy of only four.
sninpiers was the sunshine of his
houf, was an exceptional child in
every way. He was of a beau uiiluI
perzpnality and charm of manner and
*11 the love and admiration Of an
*1t faew siu MS bright uinsome
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08
STEVE ADAMS TRIAL
For Arthur Collins Murder At Tellu-
ride Opens In Colorado.

Grand Junction, Colo, July with
the Jury completed, nine of whom are
farmers, and the opening statements
of the defence and prosecution made,
the taking of testimony began here TO-
day in the trial of Steve Adams, ac-
cused of asSassinating Arthur Collin,
the mine manager, during the strike
trouble in Telluride several years ago.
District Judge c. Hackeford, sitting in
the case, granted the application Of the
defence to have the state summon
Adams witnesses by allowing 800 for
the purpose.
Attorney Hilton objected to the ad-
mission of Adams alleged confession
on which the states case is based. The
court permitted reference to the con-
fession in the prosecutors opening ad-
dress but withheld his decision as to
admission of the confession itelf, to
which the objection was made by the
defence that it was involuntary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

of committee appointments had been
sent TO the Chair from Pennsylvania,
cvidencing Il dispute of misunder-
standing in that.
Ollie James moved that all matters
in dispute as to contests. etc, be re-
ferred to the committee on credentials
Gov. Haskell seconded the motion.
but John M. Graham of Pennsylvania
desired to have the question Of the
regularity of the contesting Pennsyl-
vania delegations threshed out on the
floor at once. Col. Guffey went down
the aisle asking for recognition. A doz-
en- other delegates were on their feet
when Mr.. Bell declared the convention
must proceed in regular order.
Mr. Garman moved as a substitute
to the motion of Mr. James that the
list sent to the desk by the majority OF
delegates from Pennsylvania be ac-
copied.
entertain the amendment and declared
the motion of Mr.. James the only mat
ter before the convention
Col: Guffey secured recognition final
ly, spoke briefly and as he concluded
his address he turned back down the
aisle and when the chairman called for
the ayes and nays he turned and with
a face white with wrath shouted:
I'VE don't want roll call" and this
was taken up by other members of the
Pennsylvania delegation and seconded
from a dozen parts of the house The
chairman, however, called vote
among confusion and cries Of mo roll
calr' from the Guffey people and
shouts of "sit down" which We're
hurled at them from all sides of the
hall. 90
The viva voice vote was overwhelm-
ing in favor Of the motion of Mr..
James and the chairman so declared
while Col. Guffey, Mr.. Garman and
others of his friends shouted derisively.
After the announcement by the
chairman of the meeting places of the
various committees all of which were
ordered to assemble at 100 p. NJ, the
convention adjourned until II o'clock
tomorrow in respect to the memory of
Mr.. Cleveland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08

but one sentiment and that is in his fa1
vor for the Office of treasurer Mr.. Nc
Kinley has long been considered FOR tn"
treasurership, but as he is treasurer OF
the congre ssional committee it was for
some time supposed the opposition to
having him leave that work would oper'
ate against his selection.
Mr.. Taft spent the entire afternoon to-
day in a series OF conferences First
Rep. Burke of Pennsylvania had long
talk with him, and then Senator Hemen'
way and Rep. Watson were closeted vii 7
him for two hours. Finally Powell Clay
ton, national committeeman for Arkansas
and a member of the executive cpmmmlt'
tee, and Richard c. Kernes talked WITH
him. AT the end of these conferences Mr..
Taft mounted his black horse and with
Frank Kellogg returned from the coun-
tain side Just as a storm broke and tor
rents of rain came down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08
A DEMOCRATIC PROTEST
From Maine Against Proposed Free
Pulp and Paper Resolution.

Bangor, Me, July THE following
telegram relating to the proposed free
pulp and paper resolution has been
sent by the Maine Lumbermen and
Land Owners Association to the chair
man of the Democratic national con-
vention at Denver:
To the Chairman of the Democratic
National Convention, Denver, Colo.
The resolution relating to free pulp
and paper should be vigorously OPP
posed. Free pulp and paper would be
injurious to Names great industry
and throw thousands of wage earners
out Of employment.
In any event free pulp and paper
should not come until the contract
labor law is repealed, so far as apply
ing to this industry. so as to place our
lumber and pulp mills upon an equality
with Canadian mills Also no legisla-
ton in favor of free pulp or paper
should be enacted that does not at the
same time safeguard this country
against Legislation by the provinces.
prohibit expectation of or imposing ex-
port duty on pulp wood.
Please refer this to committee on
resolutions.
(Signed
J. p. BASS,
Chairman Executive Committee Maine
Lumbermen and Land Owners Assn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08
nti=Bryan Men
Hope For a Revolt.

Denver, July The possibility OF
revolt by delegates not in sympathy
with the Bryan control of the Demo-
cratic national convention against the
parliamentary practices employed by
officers of the convention today IN
sending the Pennsylvania controversy
to the committee on credentials is the
one move left to the allied opposition
to Mr.. Bryans nomination. The oppo-
sition is proceeding on the belief that
the committee on credentials Will re-
port against the contested delegates
from Philadelphia in favor of the cleo
ton OF Col. James M. Gutfey for ma
tonal committeeman. in which event
minority report will be made.
The first test of anti Bryan strength
therefore, will occur over the adop-
tion of the report of the committee on
credentials and it promises to be the
bittcreSt of he convention. Should it
be decided against the Bryan men,
some of whom have announced pur-
pose to "retaliate" the PENNSYLVANIA
leader out Of the party in accordance
with he expressed wish of the Nebras-
ka candidate, unnuestionably it will
Cil''ui .iSt tIit bPptHltipIl W NIL III an
to renew efforts to defeat him for the
Presidential nomination.
No sooner had the convention adjourned
today than the anti-Rryan men began to
gather to discuss the situation. AT scv-
eral of these informal conferences the
concensus of opinion was that the Guifcy-
Bryan fight furnished an issue on which
the antiBryan men can take their stand
and supply the rallying ground that las
been needed in order to concentrate their
forces
1t was asserted by anti-Bryan men to-
night that the refusal today of rempora-
~ Chairman Bell to recognize the de-
mand of Guffey men for a roll call on the
question of sending the Pennsylvania case
to the credcntial committee has brought
to them many recruits, and that these
added to the force that has been against
Mr.. Bryan on all other points promises.
victory for Col. Guffey tomorrow.
On the other hand the Bryan men claim
to have Col. Guffcy's scalp already dan
Slihg at the belts of their leader and de4
clare that they are not worried in the
least.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08
NEW YORK DELEGATION
Will Decide In Caucus Whom to Sup
| port for the Presidency.


Denver, Colo, July 1.-THE New
York delegation will hold its third eau
Gus of convention week tomorrow af-
ternoon at o'clock to reach a Ing
delayed decision as to which candidate
for the Presidential nomination shall
the Empire state. The caucus will be
called by Charles F. Murphy, the lead
err of Tammany hall and chairman of
the delegation. The adherants of Mr..
Bryan claim that New York will vote
for the Nebrask while the opposing
forces are hopeful that the decision
may help them in their effort to block
a nomination on the first ballot.
spirit of Cancellation it is said. still
pervades the Tammny delegation. AS
that Judge Alton b. Parker who was
reported as coming to Denver as the
representative of New York state in
a fight against the adoption of an an
ti-injunction plank, went into the ses-
sion of the committee on resolutions
to advocate an anti-injunction plank
which is declared to have been drawn
by Samuel Gompers himself, and which
formed part of the tentative plat
form put forth today by the New York
delegation Lewis Nixon was chair
man of the sub committee of the New
York delegation that brought this
about.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08
SECRETARY TAFT
Will Meet Republican Executive Com
mittee About Charm anship.

Hot Springs, Va. July THE executive
committee of the Republican national
committee will meet here tomorrow and
from the present indications there will
only he brief session at which Frank
II. Hitchcock will be elected chairman
and Representative Mckinley of Illinois
will be made treasurer of the national
committee. Senator Hemenway and Rep
entative Watson OF Indiana, repre-,
senting the Fairbanks section, Rep. Me-
Kiniey of Illinois. who has had charge of
the Cannon campaign, and Representaiivs
Burke of Pennsylvania, who represented
the Knox candidacy, say that they have
no objection to Mr.. Hitchcock 4
In the case of Nj. Mckinley there II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08
POLICE AGAIN AT SEA
IN THE WILSON CASE.
Nothing Against Gies, Except Sus-
picion as to Cause Of Wife's Death
---Steve Adams Trial For Murder.

Philadelphia. July 7.-Frederick
Giles, Jr., who was arrested Sunday
night on suspicion of knowing some
thing regarding the murder of DIR. Will
liam H. Wilson, who died after drink
ing poisoned ale, was given a hearing
before a magistrate today and held in
$500 bail for another hearing, pend
ing further Investigation into the death
of his wife. The police have practl-
cally cleared Gies of any connection
with the death of Wilson. There is
no specific charge against him.
Detectives today testified that in in
vestigating the Wilson case they came
across suspicious circumstances in con-
nection with the death of Giles wife,
who died after her child was born. Bail
was furnished for Giles and he was re-
leased. 1t is expected that he will be
exonerated of any wrOngdoing in con-
nectiOn with the death of Mrs. Giles,
who the attending physician certified,
died of natural causes.
The case against Gies having COL
lapsed, the police are completely at
sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08
TAFT AT HOT SPRINGS.
Talks Politics, Transacts Business and
INDUCES In Recreation.

Hot Springs. Va, July 7.--William
II. Taft passed today in political con-
ferences and on the golf links. Sena-
tor Hemenway of Indiana, who reach
ed here on the midnight train and
talked matters over with Representa-
tce Burton of Ohio. conferred with
Mr.. Taft regarding the craftsmanship
of the Republican party and conditions
in Indiana generally today.
Mr.. HemenWay's name has been
mentioned in connection with the
Craftsmanship as representing the Fair
banks wing of the party.
Mr.. Taft dictated several letters and
then started for the links with Frank
b. Kellogg, national committeeman
from Minnesota, and Mr.. Burke Of
Pennsylvania.
They We're engaged in the game UNI
til luncheon time Before the day was
over Mr. Taft took his first horseback
ride over the mountain paths about
here.
A bride path along the surrounding
ridges. gives magnificent views of the
country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-08
BRYAN Hears the
Convention News.

Fairview, Lincoln. Neb. July There
were few visitors at Fairvlew today and
none of importance in a political way.
This did not, however. mean that Ma
Bryan was not busy. His day began ear
" and before his breakfast was COM
pleted the special wire between his office
and Denver was pouring in kilograms
which required replies. Although q per-
manent telegraph office has been estab,
lished in cottage close to the Bryan
place but for convention purposes a wire
was run to his house and to his desk
near which a telegraph operator has been
placed. Mr.. Bryan spent most of his time
there until the Denver convention adj
journed this afternoon.
Visiting delegations and calls of per-
sons high in the councils of the party
during the past few years had given the
Democratic leader but little opportunity
to read his volumnous correspondence
and much of his time today was devoted
to that duty. With his confidential stem
ographer he went over his mail. stop
ping only to make reply to the numerous
kilograms which We're placed on his desk
during the early part OF the day.
To persistent inquiries as to whether
he would go to the Denver convention,
Mr.. Bryan stated that at present he had
no thought of doing so and knew of no
contingency which might arise to take
him to Denver. "You cannot tell what
the future will bring forth" he said. but
I know now of nothing which will take
me to the convention city"
Mr.. Bryan watched the convention bull
letins closely and those reporting occa-
sions which brought forth applause from
the hig Denver gathering were read with
evident satisfaction and contented smiles
but not with looks of surprise.
News from the convention did not pre-
vent him, however. from taking deep
interest in the harvesting of his alfalfa
crops. and he viewed with deep concern
the prospects of its garnering before an
other rain should come.