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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-08-05
KENTUCKY
FARMERS
ORGANIZE
Hearst News Service.

Paducah, Ky, August 5.-Kentucky
farmers will gather here by hundreds
tomorrow and will organize State
Farmers Union. The sessions will be
held behind closed doors 1t is pro
posed by the union to exercise the
same control over the acreage and sale
of other agricultural products as al
ready in operation among the tobacco
growers. Leaders in the movement,
however, deny any sympathy with the
might rider" and dynamite methods
adopted by some of the tobacco plant
ers and will seek to accomplish their
aims by peaceful methods.
GRACE LOVE MAY MARRY AGAIN
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-08-05
Diarrhoea Cured.

"My father has for years been
troubled with diarrhoea, and tried ev-
cry means possible to effect cure,
without avail" writes John H. Zirkle,
of Philippi, w. Va. HE saw Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy advertised in the Philadelphia
Republican and decided to try it. The
result is one bottle cured him and he
has sot suffered with the disease for
eighteen months. Before taking this
remedy he was constant sufferer He
is now sound and well, and although
sixty years old, can do as much work
as young man." Sold by Hays and
Field and Yellow Pine Pharmacy.
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INTERESTING LETTER
WRITTEN DURING SIEGE
OF TZCKSBURG IN 1865

1.-THE following letter was written
by Captain w. T. Ratliff, father of
Mrs. J. C. Ballard, of this city, during
the siege of Vicksburg. 1t was the
anniversary of his marriage and, for
aught he knew, was the last communi-
cation from his pen that would reach
home. We are glad to add that DR..
Ratliff still lives and two years ago
celebrated his golden wedding. For
thirty-six years he has been pref
dent of the Board o. Trustees Of the
Mississippi College and has rendered
very important and honorable services
for his denomination in this state.
knowing the circumstances connected
with this letter we felt sure it would
be interesting to our readers. Seldom
have we seen document more impress
sive
Vicksburg, June IS, 1868.
"'My Dear Wife:-What more ap-
propriate day could set apart for COM
hitting my thoughts to paper than the
18th day of June, even though the pros
poets of their reaching you is not so
flattering as could be hoped for.
"'Seyen years ago today.
"'Oh, how elated and excited our
feelings; how high our hopes; how
bright our prospects; how happy our
hearts.
"'On that day our separate exist
,ences, as it were, ceased to exist and
were blended into one life, to the hap
piness of which you have been chief
contributor Would to heaven that
could feel today a consciousness of
having done my part as well as you
have yours.
But it is now too late to repine
over errors, which to remember can
be useful to us only to improve upon
in the future.
my dear, though the prospect at
present is rather dark and uninviting
yet | have an abiding faith that we
will again be permitted to dwell to-
/ gether and be happy-happy because
we. still possess each others love and
confidence, which, thank God, no foe
can deprive us of.
+ $50 far as our worldly effects are
concerned they are already gone.
My dear one, greater trials may
be in store for you than you have
heretofore believed could happen tc
you, though | pray to God such may
not be the case, but believe you will
prove equal to the occasion whatever
the future may develop. Keep cheer
full; do your duty; have faith and pa
tiently await the end, and all will be
well.
"'Our brightest hopes are never re
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Heart toHear
Talks.
By EDWIN A. NYE.
THE CITY BOY.
By EDWIN A. NYE.
Copyright. 1908. by Edwin A. Nye.

InE iii bUI.
Go over the list of men in the city
who have done things. Nine-tenths Of
them were reared in the country.
Why is this so?
Because a boy needs wide spaces In
which to grow. He needs elbow room.
The boyish swath is a wide one He
must be noisy. He must bubble over,
just as teakettle must. In the city
he Is crlbbed, cabined, confined.
Poor city boy! r-rIrT-T' 'nsSSsf'
For him there are no wide echoing
fields or shady woods where wander
lust may lead him. For him no vent
of blood that runs riot In his veins
For him no company and touch Of
sympathetic nature.
Poor city boy!
They say he is awkward, rude. de-
structive. What wonder? The wonder
is that he does not explode. He is all
boy; that's why he is worth raising"
He spells Force! And he is scolded
and blamed for being what he is.
Mothers fear he will spoil the furni-
lad some money and let him 60 out on
to the streets-streets that oftentimes
are the very gates of hell.
An unspSiled boy-in city or in coun-
try-is about the finest thing on two
legs.
The normal boy-under his vest-is
affectionate. His heart-if you know
how to find it's larger than his head.
He Is naturally honest. He is also
frank. And, above all else, the real
boy stands four square, everywhere
and always, for fair play. He believes
in the square deal. Later on he may
lose some of these qualities. Disillu-
stoned, he may quit wearing his heart
on his sleeve. But as a boyle is sim
| ply admirable!
Give the city boy his chance.
I Send him to the country as often as
possible. There is where he naturally
| belongs. Let him build his shop in the
back yard or in the basement Give
him. if possible, room of his own.
OF course his room will often be
topsy turvy. Let it. He is not young
gentleman. He is Boy. And God bless
him! Let him bring, his chums homo
with him. Let them romp and raise
Cain" Give him vent
Give the city boy chance. you pub
lie officials. Give him Fairgrounds ant
room for his calliope voice. Multiply
the parks. Ventilate his schoolroom
And when he goes wrong provide {
Juvenile court and proper guardians.
The country reared boy has beate'
the city reared boy because the forme
has had the better chance.
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Hattiesburg, we will send the paper
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MASONS PLAN
new TEMPLE
As Tribute to Memory of the First
President of the United
States
Hearst News Service.

Fredericksburg, Va, August "a
to secure funds for the cree
ton of a Masonic memorial temple to
George Washington has been started
by the local lodge of Masons. The
Father of His Country was made a
Mason by the Fredericksburg lodge in
1852.
The Bible used in the lodge when
Washington was given his degrees and
the records of the lodge, signed by the
greatest of Americans, are still in eX-
istence. Masons all over the country
will be asked to contribute to the me-
mortal fund.
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allied; remember that is equolly true
in regard to our worst fears.
1--WE are still closely beseiged by
Gen. Grants army with one chance
of escape. Our dependence is chiefly
in Gen. Jos. E. Johnston. We have
been told that he would come to our
relief, and we believe it. We appreci-
ate the difficulties with which he will
have to contend but with his past sue
cesses before us, with the knowledge
OF his having an army OF veterans
we have much reason to hope.
81 cannot believe that Vicksburg
Is to be abandoned. and while | do
not feel at present as if the enemy
will ever possess the place or be maze
prisoner, yet both events may take
place. Still there would be no suffi-
cient reason for despairing. | would
be deprived of my greatest earthly
enjoyment; namely that of seeing and
hearing from you and the little ones.
Besides my services would be lost
for time to the country, though l
do not believe it would be a great
while before I would be exchanged, as
our government has a considerable
number of prisoners also.
my concern is not for myself
what will become of you and the chill
dren? Who will provide for and pro-
tect you? These are questions that
are constantly before me and give me
no little unhappiness. But for my un-
bounded confidence in your judgment
I would be utterly miserable. OF one
thing you may rest assured; whatever
you do shall be satisfied with it. and
never permit myself to think otherwise
! than it was the best that could have
been done
| "'Advise with your father and Jim
and then make up your mind for your
self.
The dear little ones. God bless
them. l know that you will talk to
them too much about Papa to let them
| forget to lisp his name or to become
oblivious to the fact that he is still in
, existence even though far away in a
, northern prison. Teach them habits
of regularity and system; punctual in
all of their engagements and perfectly
candid in all their transactions Teach
them to love their fellow creatures and
to respect themselves, to have charity
for the frailties of human nature. but
at the same time to practice the strict
est virtue themselves. Impress upon
them never to be guilty of little OF
narrow minded act.
In the hands of a kind and merci
full Providence do l commend you and
those most dear to us both, praying
that the time will not be far distant
when we will once more be together
and that this cruel war will soon be
over. Kiss the children for me and &C
cept my hearts best love for your
SELF
Your affectionate husband,
w. T. RATLIFF.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-08-05
IN FRATERNAL CIRCLES

Bouie Tribe No. 49, Red Men
Council fire kindled every Wednes'
day night at s O'Clock at Odd Fellows
hall. Albert Henley prophet; l.. NJ
Williams sachem; A. F. James senior
sycamore; l.. Captain, junior saga.
more; F. c. Hall, chief of records;
Burke Jones, keeper of wampum.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-08-05
Harmon Grove, Circle No. rs, a.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

Knights Ct Pythiss, Crescent En-
campment No. IA. Foote. e. c.; j.
r. Burkett, V. G.; George fairfield,
X. r. S. Meets Monday nights over
Citizens bank at o'clock.
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JUNIOR ORDER UNITED AMERi-
CAN MECHANICS.

Junior Order United American Me
chanics-James E. Hewlett, council
lcr; William Busby, secretary. Meets
second and fourth Thursday nights ia
Odd Fellows hall at o'clock.
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Hattiesp n Lodge No. ss7, A. r. &

A. NC V. Batson, w. NJ, sos Main
street; ]. D. Bennett, Secretary.
Meets Monday nights in Masonic
Temple at s p. m.
Liberty Council No. Wv. NJ. Con-
ner. T. l. NJ. 81 Main street; J. d.
Bennett. Secretary. Meets Frtd1E
nights in the Masonic Temple e
o'clock.
Order of the Eastern Starving
c. Eaton, w. NJ; Mrs. NJ. Dunn, Secr&e
tary. Meets Friday nights in the Ma
sonic Temple at 8 o'clock.
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MASONIC,


Hattiesburg Royal Arch Chapter Ma
t14-R. F. Barton, H. P, G. & S. L
freight office; }. D. Bennett, Secre-
tary. Meets Thursday nights il the
Masonic Temple at o'clock.
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ORDER OE EAGLES.

FraternaI Order Of Eagles, Aerie Mo-
1557.-Mr. A. F. James, president
Meets Thursday nights in hall in the
Pitts building on Railroad street, at s
o'clock.
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OFFER EXTRAORDINARY.

To introduce the Daily News to res
idents of South Mississippi outside Of
Hattiesburg, we will send the paper
from now until after the November
election by mail to any address for ST..
This is done to increase our circula-
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same time, giving you TIL paoeF at
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE.

I, ]. NJ. Mashburn, trustee under the
provisions of and by virtue of author
ity conferred upon me in deed of
trust, made by r. T. and Sarah S. Bat
son to Bank of Bond, on the 21st day
of March, 1907, to secure a certain in
debtedness to the said Bank of Bond,
will, on the goth day of August, 1908,
offer for sale, and will sell at public
auction for cash to the highest and
best bidder, at Hattiesburg, Miss,
during the legal hours the following
described land to-wit:
e. " of N. VIZ and NJ of S. w.
u, section 81, township 1 north range
10 west, Forrest County, Mississippi
This July 81, 1908.
]. N-aMASfdBURN, ;.
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LADIES' AID SOCIETIES.

Catholic Ladies' Aid Society.-Mrs-
John NJ. Cassil, president; Mrs ]. l.
Kearney. secretary; Miss Josephine
Dolphus, treasure. Meets every first
Friday in each month at the convent
for business session; every second
Thursday in each month at the home
of some member for social session
Hour of meeting is always O'Clock
in the afternoon.
Hattiesbure Encampmenr, No. 40, &
o. o. FL. U. Allen, chief patriarch;
A. F. James, high priest; VIM
Busby, senior warden; George Maur-
er, junior warden; ]. A. Shannon,
scribe; w. ]. Force, treasurer. Meets
Wednesday nights in l. o. o. F. hall
at o'clock.
Hattiesburg Typographical Union,
No. 647.-Wiley Billiard. president; A
]. Seeley. secretary-treasurer Meets
at Martin Printing company first Sun
day in each month.
Harmon Grove, Circle No. rs, a.
o. W.-Mrs. X. w. Thames, guards
Mrs. G. w. Coker, clerk; DR.. S. L.
Knight, banker. Meets second and
fourth Wednesday nights in each
month in Odd Fellows hall at 1880
o'clock.
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Brotherhood Of Railroad Tralnmen7

Local Union No. -. P NJ. GrahaI
master; H. E. McGregor, financl
w. A. Smith, secretary. Meets
ond and fourth Sunday nights in
month.
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wooDMEN OF THE WORLD.

WoODMEN OF THE WORLD.
Leaf River Camp, No. 2s.--W. o. w.
B. F. Miller, c. c., w. ]. Fowler.
clerk; j. A. Shannon, banker. Eleetr
Tuesday nights in odd Fellow hs :
at s o'clock.
Carpenters and Joiners Of America
Local Union No. 215. A. A. Eathridge
president; VIM. G. Jones recording
secretary. Meets Thursday nights at
1880 o'clock in the commissioners
room at he county court house.
Brotherhood Of Railway CIerts.-
Local No. SO. S. Hammock, prest-
dent; A. T. Ambrosy, secretary
Meets second and fourth Monday
nights in Odd Fellows hall at z:3s
o'clock.
Petal Grove Circle, No. 107-Meets
first and third Wednesday nights sf
the w. o. w. hall. lone L. Baker,
Qua dian; ]. P. Hearst, Clerk.
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WHY WORRY
Over Your Washing

TITS true that the weather is bad,
but that need not worry the Good Lady.
Just call us up and ask for the
Rough Dry System for family washing.
We have lots of families using it to-
day and why not you? We can make
all happy as well as few We make
the wash women Mad and the House
Wife Glad. Is that not a problem for
Happy Hattiesburgers solved?
Ask for our booklet on the rough
dry family washing. We have it all
figured for you.
We have the best equipped Dry
Steam Cleaning and Pressing in the
city and when you want anything
cleaned. Give us a sample order.
We make good and handle every
thing in the washable line.
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ODD FELLOW S.

Hattlesburg Lodge No. l27, |. o. o.
IA. F. James, noble grand; VIM
Busby, vice grand; R. P. Anderson,
cording secretary; H. Katz, finan
secretary; H. H. Orr, treasurer.
Monday nights in l. o. o. ~
s O'Clock.
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Petal Camp, No. 1928.
B. Clack, c. c.; w. r. I 4
]. A. Pace banker, Md
third Saturday nights in(
at its hall in Petal.
Grove, Circle No.
Mrs. t. B. Bouche1
]. w. BrookshIrenx
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July 22-at
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-01-16
CHARGE FRAUD IN
WEIGHING SUGAR
NEW YORK OFFICIALS CAUSE
INDICTMENTS FOR WHOLESALE
DODGING or DUTY.

The American Economist says The
recent development Of the sugar
frauds at the port OF New York are
startling in magnitude. II is said
that on some cargoes the short weights
Of sugar to the Sugar Trust on single
cargoes amount to not less than 15O,-
200 pounds, on which no duty was
paid, defrauding the Government rev.
enue OF nearly $4,000 on each cargo
This fraud upon the revenue has been
practiced, II is said, for years, and
was accomplished in a very simple
way, but OF course accompanied by
continuous bribery. As the bags or
hogsheads OF sugar come off the ship
they are placed upon Government
scales. A little contrivance was plac-
ed upon nearly all Of the government
scales used, by which, with hand press
ure, under the desk of the weigher, the
weights could be lessened by from 3 to
per cent Already two indictments
have been found, and others will fol-
low This is not the first time that
the Sugar Trust has been implicated
in efforts to defraud the revenue. In
the second Cleveland administration
serious frauds were discovered, and
during the year 1900 it was discovered
that Sugar Trust representatives were
tampering with United States sam
p.ers. We hold positive proof of this
1t is reported that the most power
full influences are being brought to
bear to stop the present prosecutions
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-01-16
ELECT OFFICERS
TOMORROW
ANNUAL MEETING or THE MER-
CHANTS ASSOCIATION AND
CANDIDATES NAFED.

In accordance with the following
bylaws Of the Merchants Association
a committee consisting Of three mem-
beers Of the Association submitted
names to be used at the annual cleo
ton Of oicers which will be held to-
morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock:
a. At least ten days prior to the
annual election, the president shall
appoint a committee of three to pre-
sent nine names for election as
Board of Directors for the ensuing
year
-. The nominations made by the
committee of three, or a majority OF
them, shall be handed to the secretary
at least Eve days before the day OF
election
20. Other members of the Associa-
ton may also make nominations for
Directors, provided, such nominations
are handed to the Secretary at least
five days before the election.
4. The secretary shall bring nom
nations to the notice of all members
by mail, or as otherwise directed by
the Board of Directors, as early as
possible, and not later than one day
before the day of election
The names submitted are: Geo. w
Smith, e. A. McInerny, F. w. Macfar-
lane, G. Fred Bush, Robert Cation
James Wakefield, T. H. Petrie, F. l.
Waldron, E. H. Paris, T. J. King, w
| T. Lucas.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-01-16
MUST INCREASE
AMERICAN ARMY
SECRETARY or WAR TAFT MAKES
ANNUAL REPORT WANTS MORE
MONEY FOR PACIFIC HARBOR.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 6-secretary
Of War William H. Taft says kind
words about conditions in the Philip
pines and declares that the United
states army should be increased, ana
makes other resolutions I'm his annual
report. submitted to the President to-
day
In my judgment, he says 1T will
be the wisest sort Of economy for the
nation to recognize the situation In
the army and provide additional ok
GERS to meet the condition which is
fast becoming a menace
The Secretary places his stamp OF
approval on the recommendation OF
the General Board that 612 officers be
added to the army He also advocates
the organization Of a General Service
Corps including wagonmasters engi-
neers firemen teamsters and black
smiths He also approves of the es-
Inmates of the money needed for coast
defenses such as s6,OOOOOO for Manila
and Subig, Pearl Harbor, Honolulu
and S1,OOO,OOO for Guantanamo Bay,
Cuba.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-01-16
TAX RETURNS WANTED.

Tax Assessor and Collector Jas. T..
Holt complains that the tax blanks
which have been sent out to persons
liable for taxes are not being returned
as promptly as might be wished
There are large number OF outstand-
ing, which if not in by the end Of the
present month will prevent the delin-
quent from recourse to appeal in ease
the assessment levied by the assessor
is not according to his ideas OF what
it should be.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-01-16
NO TRANSFER
OF AFFECTIONS
THE DEFENSE IN THE DAMAGE
SUIT AGAINST GEORGE KEKAU.
OLA.

Judge De Bolt yesterday set aside
the order Of default entered against
George Kekauoha, IN the case for dam
ages Of $500 brought by laliiloa Ka
mahalo. who charged that George bad
robbed him OF the affection Of bic
wife. The grounds on which Judge De
Bolt set aside the oraer we've that the
defendant was in jail at the time and
could not answer the complaint against
him or make any defense. J. LightfOot
who with Enos Vincent represented
Kekauoha stated it his argument.
that the defense which they would
make to the charge, would be that the
woman in the case would be shown not
to have transferred her affection o1-
clusively to their client, but to have
been generously liberal with It.
The plaintiff in the case is reprsssat-
ed by J. A. Magoon.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-01-16
Bamboo Furniture
and Picture Frames
CARPENTER AND CONTRACTOR.
-. TATANI
1928 Emma st., near 1eretania.
DIED AFTER OPERATION.

&c. Wolf Of w. W, Dlmond and Com
pany, this morning received a cable
telling Of he death Of a relative NJ. f..
Harffer, In Germany. The deceased
was a soB-ln-law Of William Wolff, OF
San Rafael, California and went to
Germany about two months ago to seek
special medical advice. He was oper-
ated upon and was reported doing well
until today's cable brought the sad
news OF his demise. The deceased
leaves a wife and three children, the
eldest eight years old.