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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-17
WATERWAYS CONVENTION
IS ASSEMBLED IN BOSTON
Plans Gigantic Canal to Connect Tide
water at Boston With Key
West, Florida.

ing upon the government the neces-
sity for an inland waterway from Bos-
ton to Key West. The associations
plans provide for the opening of ship
canals and deepening of intervening
rivers and approaches from Norfolk,
Va, southwark to Key West, Fla,
from Chesapeake bay to Delaware
bay, and from the Delaware river to
the Raritan river and across Cape
Cod.
The purpose of the convention to
intensity interest in the objects ex-
pressed in the resolutions adopted at
the Philadelphia conference last No
vember; to report progress in the
movement for a continuous chain of
canals from Boston to Key West. and
to impress upon the Federal Congress
the appeal of representation of 30
100000 people for government ap-
preparation making possible the near
accomplishment of the project.
The convention is the first one of
the association, as the meeting held
last year in Philadelphia was more of
an organizing conference. 1t Is prob
able that next year the convention will
be held in Norfolk. The trade organ
izations there are said to be enthusi-
astic over the movement.
Congressman Moore explained that
the purpose of the association is not
to interfere with the efforts of any
one section in getting appropriations
for the betterment of its harbors and
waterways, but that it is to promote
cooperation of all districts to further
uniform development. It is planned
to secure the ultimate construction of
an inland waterway along the entire
Atlantic coast Mr.. Moore told of the
lives that are lost, the ships that are
wrecked and the time lost because of
the rough seas and dangerous coasts
and pointed out the strategic value Of
an inland waterway in time Of war.
Thousands of dollars will be ex-
pended by Baltimore business men in
entertaining the delegates during the
three days of the convention, the pro-
gram including an excursion that will
take in all the local waterways and
their approaches.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-17
Hearst News Service.

Lincoln, Neb., November 17.-De-
cfaring the Democratic party cannot
die ana has accomplished more out of
office in the last twelve years than
the Republican party has in office,
w. j. Bryan bids his supporters not
despair. In the coming issue of his
Commoner, he speaks of the election
results and discusses the future. He
says:
"The election of 1908 is over and
the returns disclose a signal victory
for our opponents, but the principles
for which our party stands, the poll
cies for which our party contends,
these are not dead.
Does any one believe the American
people will permanently permit secre-
cy as to campaign contributions
Does any one believe the American
people will permanently permit the
will of the voters to be thwarted as
it is now by the election of senators
through legislatures? Does any one
believe the trusts will be permitted
permanently to exploit the masses!
Does any one believe the consumer
will permanently permit the tariff to
be written by the beneficiaries of that
tariff? Does any one believe the pub
lie will permanently tolerate an es
arrangement between labor and CAPT
tai? Does any one believe $4,000, 00C
of depositors will forever permit theil
savings to be jeopardized as at pres
emit? Does any one believe the ex
travagance of government will go OF
forever unchecked? Does any one be
lieve our Republic will permanently
consent to colonial policy with its
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-17
BRYAN SAYS The DEMOCRACY
Will YET CONE INTO|TS own

humiliations and it's financial bur-
dens?'
During the last twelve years the
Democratic party has accomplished
can party has accomplished in office,
and this is a sufficient reward for
those who fight for the righteous
cause. 1t would have been pleasant
to have been able to reward worthy
Democrats with official positions.
They are looking for good government,
and they labor unselfishly for the pro-
motion of good government.
CAS- for myself, let no one worry
about my future. The holding of Of
flee is a mere incident in the life of
those who are devoted to reforms.
The reform is the essential thing. If
one can advance reforms by holding
office, then holding office is justifi-
able; if one can best advance reforms
as private citizen, then holding Of
flee is undesirable.
The world owes me nothing. l
have been abundantly compensated
| for what l have been able to do. My
life win not be long enough to repay
the people for their support and for
the confidence they have expressed.
with an abiding faith in the
triumph of truth and an unfaltering
confidence in the righteousness of our
cause, l speak this word of encour-
agement to those who call themselves
friends. shall keep step with them
and march on. If we are right, as I
believe we are, it will vindicate us;
if we contribute, as l believe we are
contributing, to cause that is found
ed on justice our efforts will weigh in
final victory.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-17
Hearst News Service.

Baltimore, Md, November 17.-Del-
egations from all the states along
the Atlantic seaboard gathered today
in Baltimore of the opening of the
Atlantic Deeper Waterways Conven-
ton. Congressman j. Hampton Moore
of Pennsylvania, is president of the
association, and the delegates in
clude many distinguished men.
One of the most gigantic waterways
projects ever preached is recommend
ed by the association, which was or
ganized for the purpose of Impress
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-17

is the relation of the liquor problem
to municipal affairs.
With the liquor interests active in
varying degree in municipal as well
as state politics. the National Munich
pal League has begun an extensive in
quiry as to the actual conditions as
affected by the liquor problem. The
questions cover every phase of the
problem.
Although the league is not the ex-
ponent of absolute prohibition, or of
local option, or of high license, its
inquiry covering every community in
the United States touches upon all
these practical measures with the
purpose of learning their actual prac-
teal results.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-17
How to Treat a Sprain.

Sprains, swellings and lameness are
promptly relieved by Chamberlain
Liniment. This liniment reduces in
ftamation and soreness so that q
sprain may be cured in about one.
third the time required by the usual
treatment. 25 and SO cent sizes for
sale by Hays & Field and Yellow Pine
Pharmacy.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-17
impossible to Please Everybody.

Seems as though it's impossible to
please everybody. Just about the time
we are getting accustomed to and sat
isfied with the plan of having the lid"
put on all kind of business and en-
ployment on Sunday along comes the
Seventh Day Adventists with a pro-
test against any legal or official recog-
milton of Sunday.-Mayersville Spec
tator.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-11-17
Hearst News Service.

Pittsburg, Pa. November 17.-Meet-
ing in joint session, the National Mu-
nicipal League and the American
Civic Association today commenced
what promises to rank among the
most important conferences on NUM-
cipal matters ever held in the United
States. Attorney General Charles j..
Bonaparte is president of the NUM-
cipal league. The delegates include
prominent publicists, municipal and
other public officers and workers in
the cause of good government from
every state of the Union.
Of the subjects with which the Ma
tional Municipal League deals especi-
ally will be charter and electoral re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
CENTRAL LABOR UNION.
Business Transacted at Meeting Last
Evening.

The communication from the Chamber
of Commerce, sent through William +.
GUIDE, secretary of that organization, to
the Central Labor Union, published in
The Star several days ago, and in which
the chamber declined to enter into nego-
tiations to settle the lockout, was read
at the weekly meeting of the central body
last night. 1t was in answer to Il request
Of the Central Labor Union that the
chamber appoint a committee of five to
meet with similar committee from the
labor unions to attempt an amicable set
tlement of local labor conditions.
Several delegates voiced the sentiment
of the labor body in expressing regret at
the refusal of the commercial association
to Cooperate in all effort to settle the
open-shop controversy. 49,.
Sam De Nedrey, secretary. announced
the committee on arrangements for the
mass meeting to be held In the Columbia
Theater Sunday next had completed its
plans and expects a large attendance to
protest aga nst the recent Supreme Court
decisions and legislation which affect the
laboring man. More than 100 members
of Congress have been invited to attend.
1t was voted that the union contribute
500 toward defraying the expenses of the
Bakers Union in the case of Bender vs.
the Bakers Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
COMMITTEE HOLDS MEETING.
Chamber of Commerce Suggests Re-
ception to Oklahoma Delegation.

There was a meeting of the executive
committee Of the Chamber of Commerce
at the Brentano building yesterday after
noon. at which President Oyster, Scott c.
Bone. Allen d. Albert, e. T.. Barnes, Cha
pin Brown and w. F. Guide were present.
The question of the expediency of fssu-
ing a Washington booklet was fully dis
cussed
Messrs. Bone. Brown and Albert were
appoInteda committee to confer with the
District Commissioners with reference to
the entertainment of 100 delegates from
Tulsa, Okla, who will visit this city
within a few days to study conditions
here and aid in the upbuilding of model
city at home. The subject of the vls!t
was informally discussed by the commit
tee, who felt that a reception should be
given the Tulsa delegates in the rooms of
the Chamber Of Commerce. No definite
action was taken, however.
1t was announced that the April meet
ing of the Chamber of Commerce will be
held this evening in the rooms of the
Brentano building. Refreshments will be
served later. Several matters OF impor-
lance which are pending in Congress will
be considered. and announcements of the
meeting urge a full attendance Of the
members on that account.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
wAsH1NaToN's -FOUR HUNDRED
Additional Names on Roll and Plans
for Active Effort.

Four new names We're added yesterday
to the list OF members OF Washington 8
newest -four hundred the list now
numbering fourteen. All Of these have
contributed $40 each to charity's relief
fund
AS has been stated. 1t was conceived
by the business men TO raise S4.GG OF a
deficit in the funds Of the joint committee
of the Associated Charities. the Citizens
Relief Association and the committee on
the prevention OF consumption. Four hun
dred men at $40 each can wipe out the
debt and permit tho work of the joint
committee to continue.
Those who affiliated themselves with
the -four hundred" yesterday We're: AL
len D. Albert. jr.; Frederic L. Moore. l..
l.. Biout and James F. Oyster. The orig
inal ten members. whose names had al
ready been enrolled, comprised A. Lis
ner, E. Francis Riggs, J. B. Sleman. jr: :
E. D.. Shaw, g. w. Woodward. \. NJ.
LothrOp. Emile Berliner. NJ Goldenberg,
S. Kann. Sons & Co. and Joseph Saks.
Those desiring to join may notify the
joint committee, S11 G street northwest.
sending name and remittance, acknowl-
edgment Of which will be duly published.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
CHARGE OF FORGERY.
Ba1timorean Held on Complaint Of
Local Merchant.

George L. Mowen. thirty five years Of
age said to be a son of a wealthy under
taker in Baltimore. was arrested in that
city yesterday by Detective Mullen of this
city and held to answer a charge of for
gerry. He was arrested on warrant
sworn out by f. =. Rowzee, representing
the furniture firm of W. Fl. Hoeke Sth
street and Pennsylvania avenue. 1t is al
legged that Mowen purchased a chair for
$3.50 and shipped it to his Office, SIT Equi-
table building. Baltimore. 1t was by trac-
ing the chair that the detective found
Mowen.
Mowen. it is charged. represented him.
self at the local furniture store as Silas
K. Baldwin, and gave In payment for his
purchase check for $41.SS. the check
having been given Roper & Co, wholesale
grOcers in Petersburg, Va. on the Virginia
National Bank of Petersburg. 1t is claimed
that the check disappeared from the mails
and that the Baltimore promoter obtained
possession of It, He told the detective,
the latter states that the check came to
him by mistake.
When the detective reached the Balti-
more Office he found Mowen's typewriter
operator occupying the chair purchased at
the store in this city. The defendant OBJ
jected to returning here for trial without
a hearing. The latter was set for Monday
of next week. bond for his appearance be-
ing fixed ut 81 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Meeting of Trustees of Takoma
Presbyterian Church.

\ meeting of the board of trustees of
the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church
was held last evening in the chapel OH
Maple avenue. Takoma Park. Officers
were reelected for the ensuing year as
follows: President, L. " Jackson: secre-
tary, l.. NJ. Mooers. and treasurer. Daniel
Miller.
At a recent meeting Of the congregation
the trustees were elected as follows: ].
E.. Jackson, F. l.. Lewton. Daniel Miller,
c. O. Markham. Lsle Morrison and l.. NJ,
Mooers. The latter two were reelected
for a term of two years. Mr.. Markham
s a new member of the board
At that meeting the report of Treasurer
Miller was submitted. 1t showed receipts
amounting to 81 952 "a, and disbursements
during the year amounting to 81. S32, leav-
ing a balance on hand Of $1l9.74. The
board OF trustees submitted statement
showing the estimated expenditures for
the ensuing year amounting to 81. 542. In
Guided in this amount Is an item of So. 900
for a new heating plant, new room for
primary department of the Sunday school
and the purchase of lots adjoining the
present edifice. Owing to the rapidly in
creasing attendance of young children the
Improvement Is found necessary 10 pro-
vide quarters fof the primary depart
menf.
The report contains special mention of
the efforts put forth by the Ladies' Aid
Society in providing several much-needed
improvements and furnishings for the
church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
FOR ANNUAL CONGRESS
CHAIRMEN OF d. A. r. COMMIT
TEES ANNOUNCED.

The names of the chairman of the vari-
Gus committees for the seventeenth an
nual congress of the Daughters of the
American Revolution. as well as of those
of the national committees, many of
whom will read reports at the congress.
which will be held in this city. beginning
Monday, April 20. dave been announced.
Mrs. NJ. w Hodgkins. chairman of the
press committee also announces that she
will be at the D. A. r. rooms. aC2 +
street northwest. from ] to O'Clock
Wednesday afternoon. April 10, and at
Continental Hall throughout the entire
day Saturday. April IS. to attend to pre-
limnaries in her charge
The names Of the chairmen of the COM
mitteeS are as follows:
Mrs. Donald Mclean. president general
chairman Continental Hall committee and
executive committee.
Mrs Charlotte Emerson Main. vice pres
ident general in charge of organization
Of chapters, chairman finance committee.
Mrs. Theodore G. Bates, vice president
general from Massachusetts,. chairman
auditing committee
Miss Elizabeth F. Pierce. recording sec
rotary general. chairman printing COM
nittee.
Mrs. Richard J. Barker. vice president
general from Rhode Island. chairman pur-
CUaSlflS tplllnlltet
tee.
Mrs. Howard l.. Hodgkins. state regent
for the District of Columbia. chairman
supervision committee.
Mrs A A. Kendall. ex-vice president
general from Maine. chairman committee
on revolutionary relics.
Mrs Matthew T. Scott eX-vice pres
idenJ general from Illinois. chairman
committee on preservation of historic
spots.
Miss Ellen Mecum, state regent for New
Jersey. chairman committee on patriotic
education.
Mrs Alexandria +. Patton. vice presi-
dent general from Pennsylvania. chair
man committee on national university.
Mrs. John \. Murphy, ex-vice president
general from Ohio. chairman committee
on Children Of the Republic.
Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey. vice pres
ident general for the District of Columbia,
chairman committee on legislation in
United States Congress.
Mrs. Walter kempster. state vice re-
gent for Wisconsin. chairman committee
to prevent Dissertation of the flag.
Mrs. Charles II. Masury- state regent
for Massachusetts, chairman publication
committee.
Mrs. William Peel of Georgia, chairman
committee on real Daughters.
Mrs. L. Bradford Prince, state regent
for New Mexico, chairman Franco-Amer-
lean committee. O..
Mrs. ]. Ellen Foster of the District Of
Columbia, chairman committee on child
labor.
Mrs. Charlotte Emerson Main. creden-
tial committee and music committee.
Mrs. Richard j. Barker. program.
Mrs John Paul Earnest house.
Mrs. Charles II. Terry and Mrs. Mabel
G. Swormstedt, entertainment.
Mrs. Truman III. Newberry, reception.
Mrs. Mabel G.. Swormstedt, on sale Of
souvenirs.
Mrs. Bertha NJ. Robbins. decorations.
Mrs. Howard l.. Hodgkins, press.
Mrs. Amos G. Draper, railroad.
Mrs. Kate, kearney Henry, committee
on pages.
Mrs. Henry S. Brown, committee on
sale of directories.
Mrs. Lydia Purcell Peasants, chairman
jamestown committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
Belasco.

THE. Blue Moon,' escorted by James
I. Powers. opened its second Washing
ton engagement at the Belasco last night
before good-sized audience. MIR. Powers
and Clara Palmer bore the chief. burden
of the entertaining and kept the spec
tators laughing without any apparent
difficulty. The plot Is not burdensome
and may be described as merely cause
and effect-very little cause and no per-
ceptible effort-but it serves as a frame
Oh which to hang a succession of anus
ing specialties, in which the chorus lends
its aid One of the most entertaining
parts of the performance was the repre-
sentation of amateur night at q vaude-
Vile house. given by Mr.. Powers and
Miss Palmer, closing with cakewalk.
Miss Palmer also made hit with the
song. II Shall Marry Him to Make a
Home for Mother" Frank harrington,
who had the part of a susceptible major,
sang 1.-The Majors Song" and Among
the Girls with considerable success.
while Leslie Leigh and Ed Earle won
applause with Don't You Think It's Time
to Marry" Laura Jaffray sang The
Blue Moon and Moon Dear" singing
her lunar notes with stellar JUNCTION. The
scenic effects and costumes are elaborate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
Chase's.

The bill at Chases this week Is strong
and meritoriOus, although the male men,
ben Of the strolling musicians would add
much to the act If he held himself in and
gave the girl chance: and the village
choir would show to better advantage if
the soft pedal were put on the orchestra.
The Richards present an entertaining act,
in which toe-dancing and color dance
are the component parts. Work and over
are both clever and comic acrobatic com
edians. In the Maggie and the Jay"
Maude Hall, with her Bowery gibberish.
Is excellent. Barney Pagan and Henrietta
Byron got the applause, especially on
their opening song. The star feature in
the bill r. the mystifying Horace Goldin,
with his three illusions. the bed chamber,
the sedan chair and the suspended trunk,
between which are interviewer sleight-of-
hand tricks and exhibitions of delicate
skill, with wonderful rapidity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
7 n E I'll EAT E R.
Academy.


A series OF ovations greeted Thomas f.
Shea and his capable company in their
presentation of Eugene Thomas religious
drama. "A Soldier of the Cross" last
night at the New Academy. The play is
In the class with "Quo Vadis?'' and The
Sign of the Cross" Mr.. Shea is given the
opportunity in the part of Ajax. u gladia-
tor. to display certain phases of his YER
tile talent. While his support at times
leaned toward the melodramatic, yet on
the whole it was sincere and showed care
full training. Mr.. Sheas acting was force
full without melodramatic exaggeration:
convincing without strained effort and
masterful in the climaxes without the ap-
pearanCe of studied effect. 1t was of a
character that stirs human emotion and
starts the Surges of human sympathy.
Spencer Charters. as the praetOr, gave
good Interpretation of the part and made
1t realistic and convincing. and Miss Pearl
Ford. as Claudia. slave of Prince Rut ell
Illus. made pleasing picture of the part
of Christian maiden whose spiritual
gfrdle and armor were humility and simple
faith. Miss Charlotte Burkett as Princess
Astralia- at first the cold and imperious
child of the praetor. who reveled in the
atrocities of the arena, and afterwaid Il
convert, gave evidence of fine histrionic
ability. The portrayal by j. T.. Gilbert of
Tigelinus, the project. was excellent, and
the other parts We're creditably presented
The scenic effects were of q high order,
especially the darksome cave in which the
prosecuted Christians found refuge. and
the final picture of desolation with the
earthquake and eruption of Mount Vesu-
vius at the conclusion Of. the last act.
The latter picture was realistic and thrill
ing. As the great walls of the prison In
which Ajax and his companions were con-
fined, crashed down. lightning flashed and
the earth trembled amid peais of thunder.
Mr.. Shea will appear tonight. also Friday
and Saturday evenings. in DIR. Jekyll and
Mr.. HYDE. and Wednesday and Thurs
day evenings in The Bells "a Soldier
of the Cross" will be given again at the
Thursday and Saturday matinees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-14
Columbia.

Lyman II. Howe's moving pictures were
given a hearty reception at the Columbia
last evening by a large audience. The
home life of various wild birds is pic
tured on the screen in wonderful realism
the mother birds being shown feeding
their young. THE Great Nocturnal Fire"
shows the skill of firenen In rescuing,
while the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. speed at
tanned by the cars In the Palm Beach
auto race is shown to advantage. With
the several bits of comedy the exhibition
Is one worthy OF much praise. Among
the more interesting pictures are views
Of French cavalrymen putting their horses
through astonishing PAGES. dramatic
series representing the rescue of a girl
by q horse and dog and the strange ad-
ventures Of a prospective automobile pur-
chaser. Accompaniment of sounds con-
tr.buting to the realism of the views
proceeds from behind the screen. The
entertainment will continue throughout
the week.