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Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-16

Some hard work is being done both
at the sheriff's Office and at the city
tax collectors Office, making out the
deeds to purchasers of delinquent
lands.
These deeds are made out and are
filed by both the county and city,
along with the tax receipt of the pur-
chasers, and are held for two years.
when, if the land is not redeemed by
the original owners, and the taxes
for the next succeeding year are paid
by the tax sale purchaser, they be-
come valid and are recorded in the
name Of the purchaser.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-16
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pANviLLE GOES DRY.

. Danville, Va, April 15.-The =
= city of Danville today voted =
= against licensed saloons by a =
q majority of As. The city voted =
= against license in April, 1903. q
= but in September, 1905. second =
. election resulted in a plurality e
= for license Of Is. The present =
. licenses will expire by limita- =
. ton on April 30 this year. .
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Danville, Va, April ia local
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-16

inconvenience, for it will be nscss-
sary for him to cancel a number Of
lecture engagements in the various
southern states. Since the adjourn
ment of the legislature he has been
constantly in the field, and his lee
lures have been everywhere greeted
by large audiences. During the sum.
mer months he will take up the
chautauqua circuit, visiting more than
dozen states during the schautauqua
period.
Mrs. Noel will probably accompany
the governor on his eastern trip. 1t
is expected that contract for repairs
on the governors mansion will be
awarded and the work commenced
prior to their departure, a portion of
which can be performed before they
return to the state. The month of
May is generally a dull one at the
executive office, only routine matters
occupying the attention of the COVER
nor, and Lieut.. Governor Manship will
not find himself overworked during
the time he is required to direct the
affairs of state.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-16
Local Option Election
in Danuille, Virginia

option election is In progress in DAN
vile today, after a campaign which
has been warmly contested by both
the liquor dealers and the Anti-Saloon
League. Both sides are claiming a
victory and the result will probably
be very close.
Danville has about twenty saloons.
all of which will have to quit business
If the "drys" are successful in today's
election. The liquor men are now
subjected to high license and rigid
restrictions, being required to close
at o'clock and no screens being al
lowed.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-16
CHIC STYLES.

Braided Net . Smart Trimming For
BIouses and Gowns
Braiding on coarse net In Greek pat
tern is very effective-as trimming for
smart blouses and gowns. This may
be easily done at home by sewing the
net on paper. marking the design, then
following the lines with silk cord or
gold thread sewed on with the same
colored floss.
In the spring styles there is a tend
ency to make the coat match the skirt,
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-16
Demented Son of Great
Evangelist Lnoagi1es He
Sees Many Ships Coming in

New York, April 15.-John E. San
key. Oldest son of Ira D. Sankey, the
noted revivalist and hymn writer, was
declared insane by a jury in the su-
preme court before Justice Platzke
today. The application for the ap-
pointment of committee for her hus-
band who is now in Rivercrest asy-
INN in Astoria, was made by Mrs.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-16

Busy Making Out the
Delinquent Tax Deeds

The making out Of these deeds and
receipts is a considerable job. The
conditional conveyance must show q
description of the lands with the
amount of taxes and damages and
to this is added the amount at which
the land was bid in.
Office Deputy ]. H. Selby. at the
sheriff's office. had. in all, 237 tc
make out and it win take him several
days yet to finish the work. City
Tax Collector ]. F. Bennett is nearer
through with his job as he did not
have so many to make out, the num-
Der for the city being 1872.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-16
Associated Press.

Pierre. s. D.. April ia sale of
South Dakota public lands will be
commenced tomorrow in Beadle Coun-
ty and will be continued in fourteen
other counties. In all but three Of
the counties. the offerings consist Of
state school lands. The sale is under
taken under legislative provision of
which the state land board is required
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-16

Sankey. She cited the affidavit of
the physician in charge of the sana-
forum that Sankey has an hallucina-
ton that he is the greatest man liv-
ing and also the creator of the world.
He at times believes that he is in "nm-
mand Of . ship - sea and scans the
ocean for the ships of his magma
ton.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-16
REDUCTION OF RATES.
envoluntary Action by Big Express
Companies.

Lincoln, Neb., April 15.+The United
States and Pacific express companies
reduced express rates rs per cent. to-
DAY in conformity with the Sibley act.
This measure went into effect in
obedience to an order OF the supreme
court issued last week.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-16

The emperor of Germany has fully
<determined not to make a mountain
out of a (mole) Hill.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-16
OE PUBLIC LANDS
BIG EVENT IN DAKOTA

annually to offer not less than $4,000
acres of state land for sale, until a
certain stated portion of such lands
is disposed Of
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-16

be sent to chickamauga. The bill
has passed the senate. and may be
sent to a Joint conference committee
before adjournment.
In event the prospective trip to
chickamaeua Is abandoned. 1t is al
most certain that state encamp-
ment will be held. and the event may
take place in yicksburg. where the
new military rifle range is now in
readiness for use.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-16

When Aprils lady meets the lord
OF May she becomes a June bride
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-16

The worse the wrongdoer the
reader the excuse.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-16

Where mans home is. there is his
country.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-16
Do You Want One,

have three 6ve-room houses for rent, three
blocks from the Court House. with electric lights and
all modern convencies. VIII take SIS per month to
the right party.
A 6veroom house for sale one block from
North Eastern depot for $1,000. Come today if
interested
A nice new 6ve-room house for sale. $500.
Easy terms. Near Broad St Church.
Houses and lots in all parts Of the city, cheap
for cash easy payment plan whichever you prefer.
For anything pretanns to real estate bargains.
come to see me. Respectfully. Thos. M Ferguson,
6I0 Main S6eet.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-16
New Orleans & Northeastern
SOUTHBOUND.
Mississippi Central

Mississippi Nenual
EAST BOUND.
No. 2 arrives HOO a. m.
No. arrives $3.50 .. N.
WEST BOUND.
no. leaves sos a. N.
NO. leaves $3.50 p. m.
Mobile, Jackson & Kansas City
NoRTHsoUNo.
no. II arrives 11:45 a. m.
NO. IA arrives 7:25 p. m.
souTHeoUND.
no. 13 leaves $40 a. m.
No. II leaves 1850 p. m.
GULF q SHIP ISLAND RAILROAD
COMPANY.
Passenger Service.
No. 5 No. 3.
~. Jackson .....4:sO am 1928 pm
Nv. Hattiesburg ..S:1S am 7:05 pm
Ar. Gulfport -. HOO am 1000 pm
No. 4 No. 6.
~. Gulfport- -. 1880 am AIS pm
lS- Hattiesburg 1887 am 1888 pm
Ar. jackson -. 2:10 pm 11:15 pm
eslumbia Division Via Silver Greek
and Cofumbia.)
No. 101 No. 102
$50 a. m. Lv. Jackson Ar. 7:35 pm.
z-55 pm. Ar. Gulfport Lv. 1880 am
No. 100. No. 10.
ESQ pm. Lv. Jackson Ar. 1905 am.
$50 pm. Ar. Columbia Lv. 600 ain
ALL TRAINS RUN DAILY.
Connections at Jackson. Hattiesburg
and Gulfport with all lines.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1908-04-16

charactef;is what you are: rsputa-
tion is what people think you are.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-26
HAPPY OLD AGE
xost Likely 20 Follow Proper Eating.

A. sd age advances we require less food to
reilara waste. and food that VIII not oVertaX
N digestive organs while Supplying true nour-
ish1elr
Slel idea. food il found IN Trape-NuIs.
i-ade Il whole wliest and barley by long baking
Ard ac'iou of diastase IN the barley. "Alch
taailses The starch into sugar
i1e plosl,lIat-s also. placed uP uhuer tHe
brau-cpar II the wheat. are included ia Grape
A-t>. bu1 left out Of white flour They are
Necessary to the buiidi inS of brain and nerve
teIl>
= have us=d Grape Nuts, writes an Iowa
Llal. FOR years and feel as @0od and aih
stronger than I WAS ten wears age am over
seventy years OIL and attend 10 ny busl-
h-Hs er .iay
Among NY customers ! meet man every
He! "hY Is ~ years old and attributes hls 2V"o
ealil t9 IRA D, Nuts and Postum which he las
+i fer tbe isi-i > years lie mixes Grdl,e-Nuta
~ Postum and sass theE - me toSetier-
, Ter uIaly years before / began 10 eai Grape
Ne s7yui1 hot SLY that I enjoyed life or khe"
= h1i II uss f." i,e able 10 say I am well.
s-leite eT.'a1IF with constipation; no" my haO-
o. '.s TeGUiar ~ ever IL ms az"
=. hel-ter I liake "Af.a effort drpeLd "d
. lF'-Auls food. and il Just mis- the 3iiL 'dh
-A > att 4" rite = great sic>l easier
- LeFeS "a Reason A.ID- -iFeh ~ i"stlii"
n. n Battle Gree IicA. Read Tie Rodd 70
"f"'iLe. il u5.>
New-York tribune., 1908-03-26
THINKS ARNOR BELT HIGH ENOUGH.
Naval Constructors Report to Department
Fails to Bear Out Criticisms

Washington. March 25.-"There were many times
during voyage when the portion of the ships
below the armor belt exposed. Tranquil
weather prevailed during the larger portion of the
trip
has reached the Navy Department from one Of
the naval constructors who accompanied the battle
ship fleet on the long run from Hampton Roads
to Magdalena Bay Thre. constructors in ali
sent along observe the general behavior of the
vessels from the naval point Of view, the de
partufeut was anxious obtain full iGforma tion
from experts this subject. Admiral Evans has
supplemented The report with various comments
and conclusions.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-26
COMMITTEE CENSURES WHITLEY.
Judge at Shanghai Exonerated of 1mpeaeh-
able Action but Criticised.

Washington March 25.-The subcommittee OF the
House Judiciary Committee appointed to InVestt-
gate charges against Judge l. P. Whitley Of the
United States Court for China at Shanghai on
charges OF misconduct in office preferred by
American lawyers residing in Shanghai. to-day
submitted report TO the full committee The
report does not recommend Impeachment, but Sc
verely Censures Judge Whitley for harshness on
the bench and ignorance OF the law.
The presentation Of the report precipit ated a
warm debate in the full committee of the
members declaring the opinion that Wilfey should
be impeached Mr.. Clayton. of Alabama, entered
a motion for such impeachment and served notice
if the committee failed TO accept it he would
1t on the floor OF the House No action was
taken to-day by the fun committee.
1t is learned through Representative DENLY Of
Michigan who throughout the investigation has
acted : counsel to Judge Wiihey. that the latter
insists either impeachment proceedings or com
plete eXOne-atiOn al the hands of the committee
and that he is not disposed to accept as concu-
sive action Of the subcommittee in finding
him guiltess of charges sufficient warrant i'm
parchment proceedings, Vet condemning him in
part for his conduct the bench. II is under
stood that Representative DENLY has asked per
mission TO appear before the committee to speak
against the adoption Of the report
New-York tribune., 1908-03-26
ROOT PRAISES JAMES S. SHERMAN.
Tells Hamilton College Alumni Solid Amer
lean Virtues Still Prevail

Washington, March 25.-The annual dinner OF the
Washington Association of Hamilton College. OF
Clinton n Y. was held tonight The guest of
honor ~Ss Professor Richard L. Sherman, of
Hamilton College In the absence of Representa-
tive James S Sherman, president of the associa-
ton who seriously Ill, Director 5. y D North,
of the census bureau. acted toastmaster.
Secretary of State Root the principal speaker
After paying high tribute TO the character Of
Representative Sherman saying that he has pro-
gressed until stands among the small group
of men who control the action Of the greatest
legislative BODY in The world, he said:
Since We met last there has been a loss Of con-
fdence and nysteria in the country, but the solid
old virtues of the American people still prevail.
Taken all in all they the most honest and
compel lent TO be found anywhere And the insttu-
ton that stands for what Is most honest and COM
petent is endowed with perpetual life and as
sured promise of prosperity
Mr. Sherman reelected president OF the asso-
citation.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-26
DEBATE CONTINUES IN HOUSE,
Kentuckian Likens President to Alexander
Hamilton. Calling Latter "Adventurer

washington March 25-In the course OF ol'ter
5a,rnciatior OF President Roosevelt on the moor
OF the House of Representatives to-day Mr- stan
Iav OF Kentucky. compared him with Alexander
Hamilton whom he designated as IAN obscure ad-
yant,,rar" Both Of them. he said mad profound
,-,+ar,,t fo- -he Constitution and displayed ever
lasting fmpatience with its restraints The ffesl-
dent was man who relished glamour and VINO pc
came intoxicated by applause. On the other hahd
he said Mr.. Bryan had the respect OF the country
as = statesman and trusted as q man
.nna-anrlv ignoring Mr.. Staney's rema ks, MI
Cocks Of New York. representing the President s
district defended the President against the recent
attack of MT WilIett. who While representing an
other district is 4 constituent Of his colleague
Nr Willett. replying. declared his complete apiity
10 defend all that he had said
All the remarks made during general de-
bate on agricultural appropriation bill the con-
sideration Of which had not been concluded when
the House at 5:13 p. N. adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-26
PRINT PAPER AND WOOD PULP TARIFF

Herman Rdder. president of the American News
paper Publishers Association. made pubhc yester-
dav the following correspondence:
New York March l9. 1905
The Hon. Serene +. Payne. Chairman Committee
or Ways and Means. House of Representatives.
Washington
Dear Sir. on behalf of the American Newspaper
Puhlish hers Association | respectfully ask that a
be granted 10 upon the DIlls relating 70
free paper and pulp. Yours faithfully.
HERMAN RIDDER
President American Newspaper Publishers As
socia;iOn.
Committee on Ways and Means, House OF Rep
resentatives
Washington. March n. 1908
AIR Herman Rdd-r. New York Stats Zeitung
Dear sir. Your letter or the 18th inst received
me session that / would not be wise To enter
1Inop revision of the tariff during this thus
adding 10 the uncertainty and disquiet always
caused BY a Presidential election Tney also had
In mind the disturbance caused BY the recent
panic In order avoid all agitation they decided
that they would have hearings on any subject
Ter again talked with d ma JOrIty OF the members
of the committee and they adhered 10 their opn-
ion therefore feel authorized To say TO YOU.
there will hearing tariff rates until
after the Presidential election. Yours very truly.
SERE\O e PAYNE
Mr. Bidder said that President Roosevelt had as
sured him that ne would send special message TO
New-York tribune., 1908-03-26
OFFICIAL cRITIcIsEs POSTMAsTERs.

,y,shinrton March 25.-The statement that many
nostmasters IN the larger cities do not earn their
s,Iari.s v1s made to-day before the House com-
- ~, F-rpandtures n the PostOffce Depart
,-r,+ f,,, DR. Charles +. Grandfeld. the FIRST As
sist,,nt Postmaster General He was asked by a
.,,ber Of the committee if il was not fact that
n many, Of the larger cities, and quite often IN
the third class postofhceS the postmaster p'acti
-1,.I.,,ara5 The conduct of Office subOrd-
,aras and simply shows up at his desk for an
hour OF TWO each day" Mr. Grandhed replied
thai undoubtedly that II myself. he said.
know OF instances wherein practically the only
work done by the postmaster IN connection "lth
~. t-,. Is The pe iodica signing Of reports the
fitla rtyntus.'
New-York tribune., 1908-03-26
BUCKET SHOP CASE CONTINUED.

WASHINGTON March .5.-The trial o. Percy Wade.
indicted Tor sst.ing up Il gaming table in conduct
ing an alleged bucket shop continued today
in criminal court before Justice Barnard and a
Jury A ruling by Justice Barnard considered
fayorabte 10 the governments case.
Tire court held thar il made no difference how
auv other broker dealt in stock. the defendant
must shov his business ue Unlawful. The
defence tried to show that t'e method OF conduct
ing business IN Wadr's Office lid differ ma
t.rial.v from that of brokers allied NTH the New
York stock Exchange. The suGrt declined 10 allow
a question this point % Gv answered The case
was not ended to day.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-26
GOVERNOR GUILD HOLDS HIS OWN
His Rallying Power Has Not Falled-Is
Resting Comfortably.

Boston. March 25-The condition Of Governof
Guild has not changed since noon yesterday Al
1890 O'Clock tonight Dr. Winsow issued the toi-
lowing bulletin:
Governor Guild holds his own well ana Il resting
comfortably.
The Governors general condition il not materially
different from that of a week ago to-nighti when
the startling announcement was made by Attorney
General Dana Malone that the chief executive OF
the state was critically i'll.
During the last week Governor Guild has been
slightly weaker at times but his raying power has
not failed He restless part of last night. but
got the benefit of good sleep this afternoon and
tonight.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-26
or1urLIcANs TO FIGHT FILIeusTER.

,,...ti,efo, Marco eg.-in Vie" Of The tentative
,,,o-,a,,t IN the House yesterday by John
sharn Williams. icador Of the minority o. Gen
- ner,oc-otfc nibustcr rctaliEt"~E against tne
rolj-v 81 ina,lloa charged against ne a'' ~
p''N' - l,,,-k, of PeLnsyiyHHi.. assistant
u -, pa,,tbIican SIDE Of lie House. to-day
-. an, -aus &c III Republican members % ie IN
.f,..t- 'eeat. each d4y promptly and a. e"hnnh-
- As possibe A unusually large Atehaah-e
xss NOTICEABLE to-day on the heplD'''@" >''s'
New-York tribune., 1908-03-26
BRIDE AFIRE SAVED BY PATROLMAN.
Policeman Burned in Extinguishing Flames
with Coat-Woman May Die.

Mrs Cienevieve Attersby. twenty-tnree years ol1
.,d q bride Of ONLY few months. while lighting
gas stove last night her home, at No '9 Green
wood avenue Brooklyn noticed that rart or her
drass was abIaze ana screaming into the street
patrolnan Charles Cook. Of the Parkv1le station.
was passing at the time, ana promptly Puied 'I
his Goa which he wrapped around Mrs Attersot.
sx+fnp1iishing the flames but burning his face and
hands badly.
The policeman carried her to the cfce - l'r
SIosener near by. and she vas later driven :" her
home II is said she is expected 20 recover
New-York tribune., 1908-03-26
euL BARS ANARCHIST PAPERS.

Trenton March Ga bill was introduced IN the
House to-day making it a misdemeanor 10 publish
anarchistic newspapers, The bill is aimed at a
Paterson paper recently excluded fIom the mails.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-26
ANARCHIST TRADE AGAINST FLEET.

San Francisco. March Paul Bignami, said to
be the head the local colony of anarchists, was
arrested to-day, and attempt will be made TO
have him deported Bignami haTangued crowd
last night and was heard by a policeman named
f3occa 10 saw that the its arrival should
he blown out of the water, that President Roose-
veit should be ssassainated and that the entlre
rolica denartment OF This city should be wiped OUT
New-York tribune., 1908-03-26
NEGRO POSSE cHAsEs NEGRO.

Augusta. Ca. March 5.-A special dispatch from
Granite Hill Ga. says that posse Of negroes Is
chasing Porter Cooper near here. with the deter
u,ination of Iynchng him. on Monday night Cooper
,s alleged TO have killed his wife and dsmenbered
the body. burying the parts in the woods. after
which il is said he burned th- house TO hide the
evidence Of the crime
New-York tribune., 1908-03-26
SHERMAN WILL NOT NEED OPERATION

Washington. March 25.-Tnere was a marked i'm
provemeut to-day the condition OF Representative
lanes 5 Sherman. OF New York who Is suffering
from gallstones at Garfield Hospital It was at
first believed that operation would be necessary,
but the physicians say that his condition Is
SO much better that operation is not now con-
templated
New-York tribune., 1908-03-26
ulcH PENSION BILL INTRODUCED.

Washington March 25.-Representative lands. of
Indiana to-day introduced bill to pension, at the
rate OF $50 a month. every honordbiy disc~hrged
so15isr or sailor who served year in the Civil
War or sixty days in the Mexican War.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-26
ADMIRAL EVANS PRAISES BRAVE ACT.

washington March Recommendation has oeen
made by Rear Admiral Evans of j. A. Garhan' }. !
HoIl.v J. f Goodwin and +. Bierler. seaInen' Iot
an act of bravery which occurred Whlie the lie7I
was off SANDY Point Punta Arenas. Chilli These
may, ar great personal risk entered boat that was
,aalinp badIv and rescued Midshpmen Starr and
Osburn. who had been thrown into the water oy
the "a psizins of a dingy.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-26
MRS. ROOSEVELT DECLINES.

Baton Rouge. La. March 25-Governor Blanch-
ard TO-DAY received the following telegram from
President Roosevelt in response to invitation
extended To Mrs Roosevelt 10 allow the state to
entertain her either at New orleans or Baton
Rouge.
Telegram received. Really touched by your
New-York tribune., 1908-03-26
SURROUNDED MURDERER A SUICIDE

Butte Nom March ~ q. BycSfo-d- WyO-
ming hors. thief who murdered Sheriff Webb q
Yellowstone County yesterday. conmIttsd suIclds
this afternoon rather than surrender 20 a pcsss
which had surrounded him
New-York tribune., 1908-03-26
SENATOR PENRosE NO WORSE.

philadelphia March 25.-His physicians this after
noon gave out the following buetia as TO the con-
dltion OF Senator Penrose:
The condition OF Senator Penrose Is practically
stationary. after anxious night The situation
is NJ worse. can say the Sena or has not lost
gIolInd since Yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-26

Congress urging that PRINT paper and wood pup
oe put upon the free list and that there we're as
sIrances from d majority OF the Representative
that they would vote FOR the measure II II could
be brought before the House Apparently the sole
ohs,rIIctionists are on the ways and Means COM
rnittee'' said NJ RiGdsr.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-26
FIRE DESTROYS DECORATORS HomE.

The home Of Charles shaw. Neu York d.
orator ~ EfartsdsI- wa destroyed by IRE yssser-
day tha loss beins S1101H Mr. shaw awakened
bv smoke rhich filed the bedroom. and with diff
Guilty rescue. his wife and children None ot
them rad time 20 save any clothing.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-26
VALE ALUMNI TO ENTERTAIN TAFT.

Washington March 25-Secretary Taft has ac-
cepted an invitation TO attend banquet in Phia
aeIphia Saturday night OF the Yale Alumni Asso-
citation.