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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31

if 1t does fail, will not be because of
lack of earnestness on the part of the
Oregon senator, nor does the bill meet
with the disapproval of the president
himself. 1t might be explained that
the Bourne measure, though admitted
ly merotorious, has been introduced
at an inopportune time, because. to
quote Chairman Tawney of the house
committee on appropriations. this is
to be a congress noteworthy for its
economy Then, too. there is a fat
rivers and harbors Appropriation in
prospect, the demands of the water
ways people for a fifty million dollar
appropriation having become so insist
ent they can hardly be ignored. and
congress feels the need of appropriat.
ing for public buildings in various sec
tons of the country, all of which will
take a considerable slice of the fed
eral funds. In the fact of this de.
mand of the already overburdened
treasury, it would seem that the
friends of the Bourne bill could take
little or no cheer.
There are few among those having
knowledge of the drains to which the
executive purse is subjected however.
who will not admit that he is under
paid. While President Roosevelt has
not openly advocated the passage of
Senator Bourne's bill he recently said
to a caller at the White House that
seven years experience running the
executive establishment had taught
him valuable lesson in economy. In
short he has learned that it takes
mighty good management for a man
with a family TO run the place and
keep up appearances without over
stepping his salary allowance. Presi-
dent Roosevelt is in no sense a lavish
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31
new TRUST
PRESIDENT
IS chosen
American Cigar Company Has
Elected P. S. Hill to Sue
coed j. B. Cobb.
Hearst News Service.

New York, Dec. 31.--Percival S.
Hill will succeed John B. Cobb as
president of the American Cigar Com
pany tomorrow. The company is a
part of the American Tobacco Com
pany and is capitalized at $4,000 900.
Mr.. Hill is now director of the par
ent corporation, while Mr.. Cobb is a
member OF the directorate of both con.
Germs.
Mr.. Cobb who is to retire the first
G.. the year, las leC4 pr ,iIcnt c. the
American Cigar Company, which is
the largest cigar manufacturing con-
Germ in the world, since its organiza-
ton. His retirement from its active
management it is said, is to obtain a
much needed rest from the hard work
that he has been doing. Mr.. Hill. who
succeeds him, has been manager of
the Bull Durham Company, another
American Tobacco Company enter.
prise.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31
Big MARATHON
RACE TOMORROW

New York, Dec. 91.-Fully 200 run.
ners are expected to start in the
twenty-six mile Marathon race to be
held at the Empire track, Yonkers,
tomorrow, under the auspices of the
Mercury A. c. Included in the list of
men who are in active training for
the event are Jim Crowley, the Irish
American A. C. runner, who won the
Thanksgiving Day event; Sam Mellor.
the veteran who finished second in
the same race; Bobby Fowler. of
Cambridgeport, who finished third,
and Albert Corey, who have won many
distance races in the West.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31

Two big features of the TAFT inaugu-
raj ceremonies will be the military
/ display and the presence in the parade
of governors representing some of the
principal states While Presidents Nc
Kinley and Roosevelt may have had
distinguished men in line in their re-
spectve ceremonials, the Taft mana
gers say they intend to eclipse all pre-
vious inaugurals.
Gov J. Franklin Fort of New Jersey
will be accompanied by his staff and
three regiments of state militia. His
state was not represented officially at
The last Inauguration. PENNSYLVANIA
will be represented by brigade of its
national guard, which will march up
Pennsylvania avenue to the White
House under the leadership of Gov.
Stuart Eight years ago the Keystone
state had 10000 troops in line, while
three additional regiments from that
state will join the Taft parade on
March4, next
Quarters so far have ben engaged
also for Governor Hughes of New
York, Gov. Deneen of Illinois. Gov
Warner of Michigan, Gov. Curry of
New Mexico, Gov. Gibbey of Arizona,
Gov. Crothers of Maryland, Gov DAY.
idson Of Wisconsin, and Gov. Harmon
OF Ohio. All these executive will be
accompanied by their stats in uniform
and by thousands of state troops.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31
II Is a Wonder.

Chamberlains I.iniment is one of
the most remarkable preparations yet
produced for the relief of rheumatic
pains. and for lame back, sprains and
bruises. The quick relief from pain
which 1t affords in case of rheuma-
tism is alone worth many times its
cost. Price 25 cents; large size so
cents. For sale by Hays & Field, and
Yellow Pine Pharmacy.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31
AUTO SHOW OPENS
IN new YORK TODAY


New York, Dec. 31.-Prominent
automobile manufacturers and dealers,
officials of motoring organizations
and representatives of the press were
given private view of the Grand
Central Palace Motor Car Show this
afternoon, prior TO the gala night"
opening of the exhibition to the public
this evening.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31
NEW JAPANESE LINE.

Toxic. Dec. 31.-A new line of
steamers between Japan and South
America, with three ships on a regu-
lar schedule, will be put in operation
tomorrow by the Togo Kisen Com
pany.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31
BENEFIT FOR
MURDERESS
Hearst News Service.

New York, Dec. 31-To aid Sarah
Koten. who will be placed on trial
next week tor the murder of DR. Sam
uel Auspitz, the Artistic Dramatic
Club will give an entertainment and
ball tomorrow night.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31
WASHINGTON LETTER
BY SHELDON S. CLINE

Washington, Dec 31.-There is little
likelihood that Senator Bourne's bill
10 increase the salary of the president
Of the United States to 100000 a year
will be passed at this session of con-
gress, and if it is not passed before
President-elect Taft takes the oath Of
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31

office it canot be passed TO become
operative during his tenure. The con-
stitution provides that the salary of
the president shall neither be increas-
ed nor diminished during his term of
office.
Failure to pass the bill this winter.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31
~ "
Drinks

It's nice getting them in, get
ting them out. But there's a way
CASCARETS are known to hundreds
of thousands for the natural and easy
way they clean out the system of over
drinking. Be prepared, a box in your
pocket of CASCARETS-take one or
two sare when you go to bed-then to-
nlOrron trill be pleasant. sse
/ CASCARETS-Ioc box-week's treat
ment All druggists. Biggest seller
in the world. Million boxes a month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08
WILLIAM TRIM BLE.
Prominent Citizen Of Calais and Civil
War Veteran Dead.

Calais. Me. May 7.-William Trim
bic, a well-known and esteemed resi-
dent of this city died early Tuesday
evening, May 5, at his home on the
avenue after short illness. Deceased
was born in Calais, July &C. 1888. and
made his home here after his return
from the war. where he served as a
member of the LIST Maine Cavalry. be-
ing honorably discharged ut the con-
clIsion of hostiiities between the
North and South. He engaged in bust
ness as carriage trimmer until within
"A few years when he retired to enjoy
a well earned rest. In 1863 he was unit
ed in marriage with Miss Isabella An
derson Of this city, who. with three
sons, Clarence W., John r. and Hor
ace c., all residents of Calais. survive
him. He was a Mason, Il Republican
and held numerous important posi-
tions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08
HOW SHE DID IT.
The Letter BY Which Mrs. Guinness
Lured Petersen to La Porte.

Milwaukee, Wis, May IAN Evening
Wisconsin special from Waupaca, Wis,
says:
The letter which Carl Petersen of Wati-
paca received from Mrs. Belle Guinness.
the alleged La Porte murderess, has been
translated from Norwegian into English
While other translations make different
minor details, the following is practically
correct:
Carl Petersen. Waupaca, Wis.
Dear Sir:-As some time ago I receiv-
ed from you letter in answer to my
'ad in The Scandinavian. l will with
pleasure answer the same.
1.-The reason 1 waited for some time Is
that there have been other answers to
the 'ad' AS many as so have been re-
ceived and it has been impossible to an
swer all. I have picked out the most re-
spectacle, and I have decided that yours
is such
First I will tell you that I am a Nor
wegian and have been in this country for
% years. I live in Indiana about SO miles
from Chicago and one mile north of La
Porte. I am the sole owner of nice
home, pretty location.
"There are % acres of land, also all
kinds of crops, improved land, apples
plums and currants Am on a boulevard
road ard have Broom house, practical
ly new, a wind mill and all modern inn
proYements, situated in a beautiful SUBJ
urh of Chicago, worth about $1,000
IAN of this pretty near paid for. 1t
is in my own name. 1 am alone with
three small children from to IL years
old. The smallest is a little boy. The
two largest are girls all frisky and well.
l lost my husband by accident five years
ago and have since tried to get along as
we'll as I could with what help l could
hire. I am getting tired of this and I
have found that it is not we'll 10 trust
others with so much.
1T is too much for me to look after
things and things are not as I want them
ANYWAY. My idea of them is to take a
partner to whom l can trust everything.
ans as we have no acquaintances our
selves l have decided that every appli-
cant l have considered favorably must
make a satisfactory deposit of cash or
security. 1 think that is the best way
for parties to keep away grafters who
are always looking for such opportuni-
ties and have had experience with them
as I can prove.
Now If you think that you are able in
some way to put up $1,000 cash we can
talk matters over personally. If you can
not, it is not worth while to consider.
would not care for you as a hired man
as l am tired of that and need a little
rest In my home and near my children.
will close for this time.
with friendly regards,
MRS. P. S. GUINNESS
La Porte, Ind
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08
As Result Of |ncendiary
Fire In New York City,
Another |ncendIary Blaze Burns
a New London Hotel.
Threatening Fire at Bourne, Mass,
Causes $4,000 Loss.

New York, May -Four persons
were killed and II injured early today
in a fire believed to be of incendiary
origin. which practically destroyed the
tive-story tenement house at 101 Or
chard street. The dead are:
Eva Berg, 50 years old; Samuel Sach,
10 years old; Hattie koplemann, two
years old; an unidentified man.
When the fire was first seen by a
policeman, flames were shooting from
windows in the lower part Of the
house. Several other officers were soon
on the scene and in moment nearly
everyone in the house had been aroused
and the fire escapes We're chOked with
frightened tenants.
The policemen carried several chill
drcn to the ground before the fi1emen
arrived. by that time the condition of
the fire escapes was almost hopeless.
Men, women and children were packed
SO closely on the narrow platforms that
no one could get down.
One by one women and children We're
dragged from the overloaded fire es-
capes by the firemen and carried down
the extension ladders to the street and
rescued in this way.
In the meantime those who had found
escape by windows and stairwayS
blocked by other tenants, sought to
get out on the roof. Not one of them
succeeded in reaching the roof how
ever, as the flames had swept up the
stairways and spread all through the
upper part of the building.
The roofs of the Montauk Hotel and
the PeQuot Inn took fire but were ex-
| tinguished by the use of garden hose
The residence of Miss Sadie Jones OF
| New York, south of the hotel, was bad
| ly scorched.
| Richard Green, who has charge Of the
| engines at the hotel. says he was ir
| the building Wednesday and found
everything all right. There was no fire
on the premises and he used none dur
| ing his stay. These circumstances, it is
said, seem to indicate strongly that the
building was maliciously burned. The
| building was insured for $1,000, but
| there was no insurance on the furnish
| ings. The latest estimate Of the loss is
| $35, 600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08
SUIT is BROUGHT
To Recover on Accident Policy
Former Cashier Sergeant.

North Attleboro, Mass. May "A
suit which it is expected will revive
the question as to the cause of the
death of Frederick f. Sergeant. for
merly cashier of the jewelers. Nation
al Bank was filed today in the superior
court at Taunton by Judge j. B. Bry-
an. administrator of the Sergeant es-
tate. Mr.. Sergeant was found dead in
the bath room in the apartments above
the bank with his head in the bath
tub. which was filled with water. The
physician who was called to attend
him and DR.. Charles f. Holden, the
medical examiner of Attleboro, gave
it as their opinion that the man died
of natural causes, although the fact
that Immediately afterwards the bank
was found to be insolvent, left a Sus-
picion that it was a case of suicide.
The action of the administrator is
brought against the Massachusetts
Accident Co, which carried an insur-
ance policy of $4,000 for Sergeant. AS
the death was declared to be due to
natural causes it is understood that
the company has declined to consider
itself liable. In his suit, the admins
traitor declares that death was due to
external violence. The death of Sar-
geant occurred on Dec IS, 1907.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08
THREE STORE BURNED.
Threatening Fire Causes $4,000 Loss
At Bourne, Mass.

Buzzards Bay, Mass. May THE
timely arrival of a chemical engine
sent from here to the village Of
Bourne, six miles distant, prevented
what threatened to be serious fire
in that place early today. The station
of the New York, New Haven & Hart
ford Railroad and three stores were
destroyed and Eldridge's lumber yard
was apparently doomed when the en-
CINE arrived, but the fire was soon
placed under control with but little
damage to the lumber yard and a
total loss of $4,000 The engine dis
patched from here was the only APP
paratus which the firemen had to as
siSt them.
The property destroyed, besides the
railroad station, included the dry goods
store of Frank Eldridge and the groc-
cry stores of A. w. Swift and Keene
Brothers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08
Famous H0stelry
Destroyed by Fire.

New london, CT, May THE famous
PeGuot House, which crowned the head
land at the western entrance to New
London harbor, took fire today and the
conflagration lasted for several hours
threatening the entire Pequot settlement
of cottages and many splendid summer
homes on Pequot avenue. The cause Of
the fire is not known.
The danger from the flames was over
about o'clock when the last chimney
of the Casino fell, carrying to the ground
the blazing wreck of the structure. Two
of the Pequot cottages nearby We're en-
trelv destroyed. and one other belong
ing to Mrs. Andrews of New York was
wrecked. A strong easterlv gale was
blowing at the time of the fire, which
swept the flames across the lawns to the
adjoining buildings, IA of which were at
one time or another on fire but which
were saved by the city fire department.
The Pequot House was an old struc-
true. being erected in 1850. but its slightly
location. commanding it did from the
verandas the entire lower harbor. in
which during the summer war vessels
and pleasure craft rode at anchor made
1t very valuable. 1t was bought by it's
latest owners in 1901. Until the Fort
Griswold House on Eastern point, across
the harbor. was opened in trecent years,
the Pe1uot House was probably the most
notable summer resort for society in New
England and years ago it was the Mecca
of wealthy summer tourists from all over
the country.
The hotel was of ample proportions,
built on old-fashioned plans with broad
verandas, off which were spacious recep-
ton and dining rooms. The building was
three stories in height. In the rear were
other buildings used for various hotel
purposes and then in a cluster to the
westward were the Pequot cottages. The
lawn around the hotel was spacious and
always finely kept, and it spread down
to the sea wall. When vessels of the
feet here here. and during the Yale
Harvard races in June. and when the
New York Yacht Club was on its cruise
to the eastward. the hotel was the scene
of fashionable gatherings.
The property is owned by an association
Of which United States Senator Frank
r. Brandegee is the president The hotel
would have been in readiness for its first
guest in about fortnight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

John Dumas, who was employed in the
wash room of the Dunn worsted mills al
Woonsocket, II. l., was instantly killed
Thursday. He was caught by the run
ming gear of a machine and drawn in un
til his head was crushed. He was so years
old and had family.
The New Haven cigar makers who
have been involved first in a strike and
then a lockout and whose case re
ferred TO the vote of the unions OF
this country and Canada has just beer
decided by that vote adversely tc
them, returned to work Thursday. Be-
tween 300 and 400 men were involved.
George Baker, 10 years old, was fatally
injured Thursday by being run over by
an automobile operated by c. c. Blanch-
Providence. The accident happened or
Broad street and the boy died little
later at the hospital. Brig. Gen. H. S
Tanner of the Rhode Island National
Guard was with Mr.. Blanchard in the au-
tomobile at the time of the accident.
AS an outcome of it's investigation of
the recent futile revolutionary move
ment in Peru, the government
Wednesday caused to be arrested and
has turned over for trial by a mill
tary court, 10 of the leading men in
the Democratic and Liberal parties
They We're all taken into Lima Thurs
day by train. The people Of Peru are
in no frame of mind to accept a rev.
olution.
Robert H. Clark was killed and Har-
ry w. Chase seriously injured when
the automobile in which they were
riding with two other men struck a
fence mile and half north Of Bur-
lington, VT, early Thursday, hurting
the occupants into the ditch. The
other two men, E. M. Laury, the driv-
er of the machine and Arthur A. Fos-
ter, were only slightly hurt. The car
was demolished
In regard to future electrfication of
the steam lines of the New York, New
Haven Il Hartford Railroad system. it
is ser:i-otficially stated that the next
step will probably be the electrical
ton of the line from Stamford to New
Haven. This will probably have to
wait for the end of the present prob
lens in the mechanical operation of
the present system installed between
Stamford and New York City.
Judge Lanning in the United States
district court at Trenton. N. j., has
appointed Frank w. Yant and Benja-
min Price receivers for the West Vir-
ginia-New Jersey Bridge Co. The APP
plication for receivers was made by the
Lackawanna Steel Co, q creditor to
the extent Of $500 Following the sui
eide of Morgan d. Magee, president of
the First National Bank of Massuan,
last Friday, it became known that
Magee's bank had lent upwards of
100000 to the Bridge Co., of which he
was stakeholder.
The session of the 18th annual ma
tional conference of Episcopal Church
Clubs of the United States was held
Thursday at st. Louis Divorce and re-
marriage were condemned as 1.-The
curse of the country" The following
officers were elected: President. Rob-
ert H. Gardiner of Gardiner. Me-; vice
presidents, Alexander M. Davis of st.
Louis, Edward ]. Robinson. Cleveland
and Bolton Smith of Memphis, Tenn. !;
secretary and treasurer, Charles F.
Chase of New Britain, Ct. The conven-
ton next year wilt be held in New
York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08
SCIENTISTS FOR PEACE.
Bylaw of Mother Church Prohibits
Joining Outside Societies.

A bylaw to the effect that the MEM
Ders of the First Church of Christ
scientist, of Boston, and of it's branch
churches. shall deem it their duty to
promote peace, but without the neces-
sity Of outside organization, has been
promulgated by that church. The BY
law reads as follows:
1T shall be the duty Of the members
OF the Mother Church and of It's
branch churches to promote peace on
earth and good will toward men; put
to do this 1t Is not needful to form
outside organizations. Members OF
the Mother Church shall not hereafter
become members of peace societies.
but shall promote the welfare OF az
mankind by demonstrating the rules
OF divine love- Boston Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08

arrested by Sheriff Shutter and is be-
ing held in jail as an important wit
ness
She was a friend of Roy Lamphere,
who is accused of completely but her
testimony is considered of so great i'm
portance that she will remain locked
up until the grand jury hears her tes-
timony next week.
1t is said that Lamphere told Miss
Conkling that he had information
which would hang Mrs. Guinness.
Because of the heavy rain, it was
decided shortly before noon that no
further digging would be done on the
Guinness farm today. Tho work will he
resumed tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08
UNDER HEAVY BONDS.
Chelsea's Suspected Fire Bugs Held
Both Plead Not Guilty.

Chelsea, Mass, May Under bonds
SO heavy that the police do not expect
that the prisoners will be able to OBJ
tain their release, Judge Bosom in the
Chelsea municipal court today held
the first two men to be arrested Oh
suspicion of having set the fire that
destroyed more than third of the city
on April H. The defendants are Jacob
Lewitsky and Abraham WonitZ.
Lewitsky owned rag shop and
WodnitZ was employed by him. They
were arrested yesterday.
In court today, each pleaded not
guilty and each was held for con-
tinued hearing a week from today.
Bail in Lewitsky's case was fixed at
$4,000, while WolnitZ was required to
furnish bonds of $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08

The bulk Of the fire department is lo-
Gated 21s miles from the hotel the Fequot
Independent hose only being close at
hand. Before the apparatus, in response
to the alarm sent in by a policeman.
could get to the scene, the hotel was a
mass Of flame, lighting UP the country
for miles around. Huge pieces Of burn
ing wood were blown all over the neigh
borhood and some Of the sparks landed
at Pepper Box Hill, three miles away
AS different buildings took fire, details
of firemen had to be taken from the main
blaze to save the property.
The Army and Navy Club was to have
held its annual reunion and banquet here
on June 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08
Insure STRONG
DIGESTION

No. Waterford, Me-, Sept. 8, 1906.
II am now taking my fourth bottle
OF your Bitters for dyspepsia. They
have been a great help to me. would
gladly recommend them to anyone
suffering from indigestion"
Yours respectfully, James A. Kimball.
If you suffer from indigestion, profit
by the advice of thousands of people and
begin using Il. F." Atwood's Bitters.
They insure a hearty appetite, strong
and good health. 35c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-08
MRS. GUINNESS DEcoY.
Matrimonial "Ad." Which Lured Vic.
Tins to Death.

Chicago, May 7.-Following is Mrs.
Guinness Matrimonial Ad" by which
victims were lured to death:
Personal: Comely widow, who
owns large farm in one Of the finest
districts in La Porte county, Indiana,
desires to make the acquaintance of
gentleman unusually well provided
with views of joining fortunes No re-
plies by letter considered unless send
er is willing to follow answer with
personal visit"