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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17
LEIGHTON TO LECTURE.

Mr.. M. o. Leighton, of the United
States geological survey, will deliver
an illustrated lecture in Hattiesburg
on August II.
Mr.. Leighton comes upon the invita-
ton of the Commercial Club. He will
be accompanied to Hattiesburg by
Governor Noel, State Geologist F. F..
Order and others.
The lecture will be free and the peo-
pie of the city generally will be invited
to be present. The subject will be
"The Irrigated Lands of the West, or
the Natural Resources of the Country"
The lecture will be both interesting
and instructive, The lecture will be
illustrated with stereopticon views.
1t is hoped by the Commercial Club
that large and appreciative audience
will greet Mr.. Leighton. He is one OF
the most distinguished men connected
with the geological department and
from his talk much valuable informa
ton can be obtained.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17
MILLER GERS HEARING
Continued from Page One.

about five minutes. Miller told him
he must take breakfast with them,
which he was reluctant to do, but final
ly consented. They went into the room
and there they had more whisky; Mil
Ter drank several times and he con-
sidered both men full" Mr.. Caskey
came in and Miller invited him to eat
Mr.. Caskey said he had already eaten,
but Miller insisted and gave Caskey
his seat at the table. When the ne
gro brought the pistol Miller examined
it and threw it around in a careless
way. He was somewhat scared him
self at the way Miller handled the pis-
tol, but Miller made no threats, nor
was there any disputes, Thurmond said
he had Joined his family on the train
before he heard the shot and did not
learn that there had been a tragedy
until the conductor told him about ii
after the train had left the city.
The testimony of Oscar Caskey will
be the next in importance and the
trial will probably not be concluded I'm.
til late this afternoon.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

No, no. The Daily News has no per-
sonal grudge against the Cumberland
Telephone Company. The Daily News
has no grudge against anybody as far
that matter. But the Daily News is a
has no grudge against anybody, as for
happier than when fighting the battles
of Hattiesburgans. The Cumberland
Telephone Company must toe the mark
or get out
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

der the officials helpless; there is none
to take the initiative.
The question of efficiency depends
directly upon the salaries paid. In this
regard, little attention is paid to the
increase in cost of living within the
past five years. Civil service officials
cannot be doomed to celibacy and the
expenses of household render for
mer salaries inadequate. This is es
/ pecially the case in our consular ser.
vice. Candidates for a consulship will
do we'll to study the rules regarding
fees before making application. AS il
| is now, the life of an American consul
is far from alluring, and does not come
up to expectations. The government
does not even make allowance fol
transportation and the railroad ant
| companies uOShhC W iui
nish it as they did before the recen
Investigations.
On the whole, however, the civil ser
vice system has given fair satisfaction
but the number of applicants is fas
diminishing as it's shadow side be
comes known. A business life offer
far greater inducements to active an,
ambitious young men, because thu
chances of success are superior. o.
the continent of Europe the opposite
Is the case. Competition is so sharl
that a business life demands unusua
ability. In Great Britain the younge
sons of good families constitute tn
majority of the candidates.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

The city executive committee held
meeting this morning, the principal
business of which was to reconsider
the former action of the committee in
allowing all voters who had not been
assessed with taxes to vote in the
municipal primaries of July 20 and
20.
By vote of four to three the former
action was sustained.
On this question there seems to be
considerable division of opinion among
the legal fraternity.
Attorney General Fletcher holds
that they have no right to participate
in the primary. The same opinion
was given by d. NJ. Watkins and S. E..
Travis, who reversed his former opin-
ion after further investigating, and H.
Is. Stevens. The lawyers who held that
man would have the right to vote
If there were no taxes assessed against
him were Messrs. Hill, Sullivan and
Cherry.
The following proceedings were had:
Members present as follows: w. M.
Conner, chairman, F. F. Phillips, J. K.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

local manager of the Cumberland Tel
ephone Company have testified to the
fact that the Hattiesburg exchange
has less than 500 subscribers. In 9th
er words, these gentlemen have con-
fessed that the telephone trust has
been robbing every subscriber who
pays telephone rents on the basis oil
500 bonafide subscribers.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17
COMMITTED MADE NO Change
IN PLAN OF REGISTRATION

Denham, M. L. Thompson, w. L. Pack,
P. A. Carter, r. F. Kennedy.
A motion was made to rescind the
order made at former meeting of this
committee that no person delinquent
for taxes for the year 1906 and 1907
shall be allowed to vote Taxes are
required of every male person over
the age of 81 years and under 60 years,
except such as are exempt by law, and
to insert the following that:
No person delinquent for taxes for
the 1906 and 1907 shall be allowed
to vote. Taxes are required of every
male person over the age of Fl years
and under 60 years, regardless of
whether such persons have been as
sessed or not.
This was voted down.
On motion M. L. Thompson, w. L.
Pack and A. H. McSwain be appoint
ed committee to look into matter of
illegal voters and straighten same.
| On motion county adjourned.
W. M. CONNER,
A. M. McSwain, Chairman.
Secretary.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

The decision of the Board of Trustees
of the A. & M. College in indicating
President Hardy has completely upset
the editor of the Jackson News. But
Fred Sullens will get over his furry
in a short while-and he'll send his
boy to the A. C M. College Just as
soon as he is large enough.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

The Hattiesburg postoffice has been
raised to the first class with, a salary
of $4,000 year. Jackson leads all the
other cities in the state with salary of
$4,000, which is based on the receipts
of the office.-Brookhaven Leader.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17
MooRE-HARPER.

A quiet marriage took place-at the
Main Street Methodist parsonage in
this city yesterday afternoon at 1
o'clock, when Rev. T. e. Holloman
said the simple words which linked
for life the hearts and hopes of Mr.,
w. ]. Moore and Miss Cora Harper
two popular young people of this city
The groom is connected with Moore
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

Since President Roosevelt places
Judge Harris Dickson in the nature
fakir class, the distinguished Vicks-
burger will probably quit playing in
the White House yard.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

Editor Albert w. Noble, of the Lau
rel Chronicle, has been nominated
for Mayor of that progressive city. He
has made a good newspaper and will
make a good mayor.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17
Pro and Con.

The American civil service system
has been introduced into Canada. 1t
was established in England about three
score years ago, when graft and cor
ruption had grown appalling. The sys-
tenn, however, has it's advantages and
defects.
In the first place it ensures efficient
officials,-if the salary is of such a
proportion as to induce an efficient
official to remain. In continental Eu-
rope, when salaries are small, a pen
sion is attached, 40 years service en-
titling the office holder to his full sal
airy during life. But this system of
pensioning is really source of income
to the government. A certain percent
age of the salary is retained for the
pension fund, another for the widow
fund, third for the orphan fund. and
high salaried officials are mulcted be-
sides for the income tax 1t is known
that some officials pay ~ IL per cent.
of their respective incomes to the gov
eminent. 1t makes no difference if
they are unmarried, the widow and or
phan funds must be paid. And if they
die before they are entitled to pension,
these combined contributions fall to the
government. 1t is simply a compul-
sorry life insurance on a large scale.
Still, it is an inducement to remain
in the service when a man knows thai
he is provided for life and that in case
of his death, his widow and children
will not be left penniless. Then again
promotion depends upon efficiency anC
this ensures good service. at least 81
far as routine work is concerned. I
also ensures integrity in office which
is the point considered of the creates
Importance
On the other hand, the occupant O
All office under the civil service sys
tenn is apt to think that the office /
his own; that he is, not the servan
of the public, but its master; and fin
ally, that he is there to do a certain
amount of work during stipulate
hours. and he WHY do that and no more
: Such men are found in considerabl
numbers even if this conduct bar
them from promotion.
1t has been found, however that T.,
routine system Is deadening becaus
it leaves no room for initiative. Tha
is really the great objection TO III
British civil service. 1t has bee
shown repeatedly in the colouis
branch that, whereas corruption O
lack of integrity is unknown and III
governments. business is conducte
very satisfactorily under ordinary Gil
cumstances, unforeseen conditions rer
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DURING VACATION.

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Hattiesburg is happy some more
over the bright prospect of getting a
paper mill-and all South MISSISSIPPI
plans will be Gin the swim" if the
process of manufacturing pine refuse
into paper proves a success.-Gulfport
Jaurnal.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

OF course, amount of space ,nscds Is
not everything in advertising. Put,
just in the pursuit Of wisdom keep
track for time of the amothts used
by the various stores in this newspa-
per and see if you could not safely
classify the stores accordingly.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

Tom Lawson says that he is for
Bryan Come to think of it, Tom is
usually on the winning side.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

The municipal campaign has the
the boards just now-and it promises
to be the best show of the season.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

1t is almost time that we were being
reminded again that there is congress
sional campaign on the tapis.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

If Mr.. Kern even carries Indiana,
his nomination will not have been in
vain.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

What goes up stays up" says an
exchange. Not so. You ought to con
suit some of those airship fellows.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

The Cumberland Telephone Com
pany isn't as bad trust as the Stan
dard Oil Company, perhaps for the
reason that it isn't so big.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

1t is scarcely exaggeration for Re-
publicans to claim that Mr.. Taft's
trousers are made out of the whole
cloth.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

And now they are referring to the
Republican chairman as the Hitch
cockalorum.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

Necessity is the force that keeps
our noses to the grindstone after
hours.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17
Nine PEOPLE KILLED
IN POWDER EXPLOSION

this afternoon. Mrs. Peter Moffat and
children, who were in tent nearby,
were blown away and their bodies have
not yet been found.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17
Woman Wearing Sheath Gown
Had to Flee For Her Life

see her in a much-heralded sheath
gown. DR.. Munyon and his bride es-
capped into confectionery store,
thence to a hotel, where the sheath
gown was exchanged for a garment of
the regulation cut.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

Send your telephone receipts to the
Daily News.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

If you want good riding bicycle
just phone us. Home phone III We
will bring 1t to you. 6. Parker, stew
ems building. East Pine street.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

Atlantic City, July 17.-Mrs. James
P. Munyon, three months the bride of
the millionaire patent medicine man,
WIS almost suffocated by a crowd on
a board walk last night clustering to
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

WANTED-Italian lumber stackers to-,
contract rs M per day. Apply at
Richburg, Miss.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

Bros. grocery and is a young man Of
splendid business ability and promis-
ing future.
The bride is well known and popular
with large circle of friends.
The happy young couple left on
southbound NJ, ]. & X. c. train for a
brief visit with relatives.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

Most things will come your way il
you go after them.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

WANTED-By married couple. two
furnished rooms for lighthousekeep-
ing, private family preferred; must
have conveniences; state terms. Ad-
dress P. o. Box 365. 16 st
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

FOR SALE-Lot of specified peas.
Price & lCoursey. SAT West Fourth,
st. Cumb. Phone 525. jul 10 tt
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

Hearst News Service.
Cheelum, Wash, July 17.-Nine men
were killed and many injured in the
explosion of powder magazine here
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

Both the general treasurer and the
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17
MISCELLANEOUS.

WANTED--Boarders for two nice
front rooms, with all convenien,es;
close in. Apply to Mrs. s. B. McCon-
nico, 2o3 Buschman st. 16 ct
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

WANTED--A good saleslady to can,
vass for See-Saw in Hattiesburg ,bn
salary or commission. Address, at
once John s. Coleman, Hattiesburg,
Miss. jul Is st
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17
FOR SALE.

SECONDHAND wheels for sale cheap
III order to make room for racs-cy-
oies. s. Parker, Stevencs Block,
East Pine street jul1T 2t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

Even crook can hand out a straigbt
tip If he wants to.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

HEARST TELEGRAPH AND CA
BILE SERVICE received daily, the ex-
elusive franchise for which is owned
by the Daily News.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, 90
County of Forrest
IF w. Foote active vice-Pres. of the above
named bank. do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my knowledge
and>belief.
F.w. FooTE. vice-Pres
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day of July 1908.
A. A. MONTAGUE. Notary Public.
, Correct-Attest:
j. p. CARTER.
w. M. CONNER.
GEO. ]. HAuENsTEIN.
Directors.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

FOR SALE-One of the best homes
on North Main street. at bargain,
good terms. ) M. j. Epley, phone
666. FOO
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17
No. 5176
Report of the Condition of the
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE

At Hattiesburg, in the State of Missis-
sippi, at the Close of Business,
July Is, 1908.
RESOURCES
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

Entered as second-class matter on
May %. 1907, at the postoffice at
Hattiesburg, Miss, under the Act Of
Congress of March g. 1879.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17

OF Hancock county as a candidate in
the Democratic primary for re-nomi-
nation to the 61st Congress from the
9Th district of Mississippi.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-07-17
FOR coNGR ESS.

We are authorized to announce
HON E. j. BOWERS
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-07
DOSE THAT KILLS DANDELION
Iron sulphate or Copperas Solution
Said to be Effective.
PROF. R. W. FISHER THE AUTHOR
Government horticultural says Spray
Lawns and Blue Grass and
whise Glover VIII Not
be Injured.

II the method recommended by Prof. r.
w. Fisher, ho%rticulturist, at one OF the
western experiment stations OF the govern
ment, does all that the professor says It
will do, the yards of Omaha will be free
from dandelions. The necessity Of getting
up at ) a. m. to dig them out at the roots
or of giving dandelion parties and inviting
friends to help dig will no longer annoy
the owners of fine yards.
Prof. Fisher has published the prescrip-
ton and circular letters Rave been sent
to many OF those who have made inquiries
and stated that they did not like butter
not growing in the yard, anyway.
Here is the cure for the pest:
Iron sLlphate or copperas as a stray
solution for the eradication OF dandelions
has been tested by several experiment sta
lions in the United States with more or
less success. When the spray solution Is
can be killed without. Injury to blue grass
or white clover, except that the leaves OF
the white clover may be spotted a little BY
however, to disfisure q lawn. BY Keeping
the lawn closely cut and well watered the
clover and blue grass will rapidly recover
from any injury which might result from
An automatic spray pump. OF which there
are several makes, will give the best re-
suits. 4 pump manufactured BY Brandt
- SAAA11HN ANAaAAAAHN AA11 OGNh AOaNAa ~ y
convenient In experiments made at this
station and is well adapted 10 lawn spray
Ing. The nozzle should be such that a fine
mist can be made, because IL large drops
OF the spray solution fall on the leaves
they will run off and no injury to the dan
delion leaves will result. When spraying
with an automatic spray or hand pump
nigh pressure should be kept at all times.
as only then, will a fine spray mist be
thrown.
on good spray pump will be sufficient
for several lawns, as IL takes only a short
time TO spray a lawn, The spray solution
cannot be successfully applied with a
~sprinkline can, ais the large drops will not
stay on the leaves. Spraying should be
done on a day when the wind 10 not blow
ing, when the srass IL dry, and still have
the roots in the soil moist enough so the
In order TO give the spray solution a caancs
TO do its work. II water ID applied too soon
after spraying the iron sulphatA will be
washed off And no results will follow.
Ifa each city In. the state would start a
force OF men praying vacant lots and
roadsides, and each person owning a lawn,
the dandelion pest, which has given 60
much trouble in the past, could within one
or two seasons be almost stamped out in
our cities.
II the following instructions are followed
out good results will follow:
Procure a good spray pump. one tina
holds about three gallons and can be car.
ried- while spraying.
Spray when the leaves are airy and can
be kept dry for several hours after spray
Spray with a fine mist, which can b,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-07

by prNBnly ]. Clark, a country physician
OF NeM York, the afternoon meeting VIII
be addressed by Elmer e. Thomas.
Conducted under the direction of the
Young Mems Christian association
last winter, held a banquet and business
meeting in the cafe, Wednesday eVehlhs,
The Young Mems Christian association
will have Headquarters at the high school
camp at Blair next week in a tent fOxoO
feet. The tent will include q readlng room,
writing room and game room, and VIII pc IN
charge of Boys Secretary Denison, VINO
will endeavor to make 1t one OF the pleasant
features of the camp. 4.
The first exhibit of the Vacation School
Garden club will be held at the Young
Mems Christian association building Satur,
day, June 10. Boys from every grade schooi
In the city will have a part. in this exnloit
and a number Of prizes will be given 70
the exhibitors of the best vegetables. Inc
exhibit will be open In the afternoon for
the inspection Of any person interested in
the boys and their work.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-07

subject, THE Splendid Side of Life" Sun
day school at noon; Young Peoples Society
OF Christian Endeavor at 6 O'Clock .. m.
No evening service.
Plymouth Congregational, Twentieth and
Spencer-Morning service at 1880, address
by Rev. e. G Partridse Of Turkey, in
noon-Baraca class for men, Phibathea
class foI women; young peoples meeting
at at $780, o u eyenins ssry,ss a. " go sondacted
Knox Presbyterian, Nineteenth and Ohio,
Rev. M. ". Higbee, Understanding wor-
ship at 1890; communion and reception of
at 8; Young Peoples Society OF Christian
Endeavor at Z; evening worship. at 8. w.
e. Findley, a commissioner to the general
assembly at Kansas City, will speak.
Grace Baptist, Tenth and Arbor, Rev.
b. f. Fellman, Pastor-Morning service at
los; young peoples prayer meeting, led
al s; Sunday school No. i, Tenth and
Arbor, at noon; Sunday school No. 2,
Fourth and Cedar, $3.50 ?; n; Sunday school
No. 3, Thirteenth and William, $3.50 D. M.
Grant, r.. L. Purdy, Psstor-Morning SER
Vice ibsm at l STS. The / psstor wiii RgssSS on the
evening service, 8 o'clock. Sunday school
theme, The Ministry OF Suffering" Rev.
at noon; Christrian Endeavor at I p. m.
First German Free Evangelical, Corner
Twelfth and Dorcas = Congregational
meeting in observance of Whitsunday and
appropriate service Will be held at 1880
a. m. with a specially prepared sermon
and mun conducted by Rev. +. II.
w. |Bruechert, pastor; evening service at
1880; Bible school at 2:30 p. m. with
catechetical course for conflrmants.
Grace Lutheran, Tw~enty-sixth, Between
Poppleton and Woolworth Avenues, Rev.
NJ. L. Melick, PastorLservices at 10:4S
q. m. and at s D. m. "The Gift OF the
Holy Spirit" is the subject Of the day.
Mr.. 10 Barton will sing The. Holy
City at the evening service. Sunday
school at 12:15; Luther league at Z p. M;
subject, "A Pentecostal Outpouring;'
prayer meeting Wednesday night.
Hillside Congregational, Thirtieth and
Ohio, Rev. Herbert L. Mills, Pastor-Morn-
ing service at 1890; subject, The Miracles
OF Jesus" In the evening at 5 O'Clock Rev.
Ernest c. Partridge, principal OF the Nor
NAL Training school at Sivas, Turkey, will
tell Of his work there, illustrating HIS talk
with stereopticon views. Sunday school at
noon; Christian Endeavor at p. m.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-07

done only with a good nozzle under high
pressure.
Use iron sulphate at the rate Of one and
a half to two pounds per gallon.
. Do not let the solution stand more than
three or four hours after mixing.
Strain the solution through a fine sieve
or cloth into the spray can SO that no ma
terrell will get into the pump to clog II up.
Spray about every six weeks, or whenever
the dandelions start into growth.
Keep the lawn grass we'll watered so that
the grass can overcome by vigorous growth
any damage resulting from the spray solu-
ton.
Do not spray more than is necessary to
Kill the dandelions.
Further Information. in regard to lawn
spraying can be secured by writing the
horticultural department'of the experiment
station at Bozeman.