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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-19
KILLED
GOBBLER
Out on Leaf River and Brought 1t
To Friend in Town and Had
To Pay a Fine.

The killing of fine turkey gobbler
cost Mr.. j. r. Saucier the sum of
of SLIPS.
1t came about this way:
Mr.. Saucer was out in Leaf River
swamp last Friday afternoon and had
his gun along. He saw a large tur-
key gobbler rise and fly toward the
river. The gobbler flew temptingly
close to him and Mr.. Saucier never
thought about such thing as a game
law. He raised his gun and fired and
the gobbler came down into the
waters of Leaf River and started. to
float down stream. Mr.. Saucier threw
off his coat and jumped in after the
big bird. He swan until he overlook
the gobbler and then landed him.
Mr.. Saucier lives about five miles
from the city and he concluded to sur
prise one of his good friends in Hat
tiesburg by bringing the gobbler to
him. So Friday night, about dark, he
walked into the home of Mr.. AL L.
Conn with the turkey across his
shoulder and right here is where he
came to grief. for Mr.. Conn's brother,
Supervisor w. A. Conn, was there to
spend the night and Mr.. Saucier, with
the gobbler on his shoulders, walked
right in on the supervisor. The super
visor disliked very much to report the
best friend he had for violating the
game law, but it was his sworn duty
to do so, and the matter came up in
Judge Wallis court Saturday after
noon. Mr.. Saucier pleaded guilty and
was fined $40 and costs.
He promptly paid the fine and said
that he was more than satisfied and
that he considered he had gotten his
moneys worth in the splendid shot
that he had made, and he believed al
most anyone else would have done
the same thing under like circum-
stances.
This is not the first fine for a viola
ton of the game law that has been
imposed lately. Mr.. Farr, who lives
across the river, was fined $25 in JUS
tice Leonard Wards court last week
for killing and selling duck which,
it is alleged, he sold for 35 cents.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-19
The S0cln/ Side.
CUMBERLAND PHONE No. A20

welcoming smile. Misses Lucie Con-
ner, Margaret McWilliams and Birdie
Campbell read the first scene of the
first act from julius Caesar while
Misses Annie Heidelberg and Ethel
Powe gave several musical numbers.
which were highly enjoyed. When the
roll was called it was answered by
quotations from julius Caesar. part
ners for the dining room were OBJ
tanned by matching quotations. A
tempting two course luncheon was
charmingly served which consisted of
a salad course followed by hot cho-
colate and delicious cake.
No guests were invited, and the club
members who shared the delightful
afternoon with the ideal hostess were
Misses Margaret McWilliams. Birdie
Campbell, Bessie and Ethel Powe. An
ME Heidelberg, Margaret Hawkins.
Ethel Hill, Camille Thrash Mabel
Greer, Minnie Hightower. Jane Fuller,
Leibe Belle Oakley. Bette and Lucy
Conner and Laura Haney. The next
meeting will be with the Misses Full
Ter on Short Bay street. Saturday. Oc-
tober 81.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-19

of few days at Brookhaven. While
there they had the pleasure of hearing
Rev. DR.. j. E. Carpenter. of Meridian.
preach who is conducting a splendid
revival service at that place. DIR. Car
penter was for two years the much
beloved pastor of Court Street M. E..
Church here, and his many friends
will be glad to know of the success
full meeting he is conducting at
Brookhaven.
Mrs. M. A. Hoffman will leave
Wednesday to join her husband in At
lanta, where she will visit there for
a while and then she will go to other
points in Georgia. She will be alb
sent about month.
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Mrs. Willis Strother left Friday to
join her husband at Hattiesburg where
he will make headquarters for quite
a while. Mrs. Strother has been visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. K
Barwick, in Grenada, for the past two
weeks.-Grenada Sentinel.
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Mr.. A. j. Clark, of Purvis was
mingling with Hattiesburg friends
Saturday. Hhe was en- route to Sum.
rail- to visit his son, s. w. Clark who
is in the mercantile business of that
place.
Mrs. Judge Patton one of the most
attractive matrons of Texas. is the
guest of her daughter. Mrs. w. G.
Mitchell, on Bay street.
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Mr.. G. F. Rush. who is connected
with the United States Lumber Com.
pany. is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Stephen Burr
Mr.. Flornaghan, of Chicago. who
has been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter G. Mitchell, left yesterday for
his home.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Weaver. of
Pennsylvania is the guests of their
son. Mr. Ed Weaver, on Buschman
street.
Mr.. E. s. Peck, of Scranton. Pa. is
expected today at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Stephen Burr.
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Mrs. ]. H. Denham returned Satur-
day from visit to her son, c. w.
Denham, of Purvis.
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Mrs. w. L. Logan and children re-
turned Saturday from a weeks stay at
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-19
FUNERAL OF CAPT. STEVENS
At OLD AUGUSTA Sunday
SCHOOLS
WELL ATTENDED

inc Purvis Record says: The Pur-
Wis high school opened up Monday
morning with an attendance of 1O9. of
which several are from different sec
IONS OF the country; opening exer-
cises being conducted by Rev. A.
F1nch, Baptist pastor, at the NJ. e.
church. This promises to be one of
the most successful sessions in the
history of the institution as the fac
ulty Is very strong and unusual inter
est Is being manifested by both pupils
and patrons"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-19
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE.
Hearst New= Service.

Pittsburg Pa. October 19.-Novem-
Der II has been set for the opening
date of the joint convention of the
American Civic Association and Ma
tional Municipal League in this city.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-19
Culture Club

Culture Club
After adjournment for the summer
the Culture Club inaugurated its work
and pleasure for the current season
at the home of Mrs. Grace Christian
Saturday afternoon. The home was
bright and fragrant with autumn flow
ers and ferns.
Mrs. John Anderson was to have
been first hostess, but having moved
away. the meeting was held with
Mrs. Christian hence the first and sec
ond programs were both presented
Saturday afternoon.
Retiring Presidents Address-Mrs.
w. w. Massengale.
Inaugural Address by the New Pres
ident-Mrs. B. d. Moore.
Outline of Years Work-Mrs. DR..
Rush.
"Reminiscences of the Summer by the
Club.
Political Condition of America Be-
tween the War of 1912 and the Civil
War-Mrs. M. D. King.
Influence of Daniel Webster on the
Nation-Mrs. Swittenburg.
Lincoln's Work as a Statesman in
Contrast With That of Webster-Mrs.
W. w. Massengale.
Mrs. w. w. Crawford was chairman
for the afternoon. Mrs. Cotton was
elected as a substitute to fill the duties
of Mrs. r. N. Collins for the year. The
ehtire program was interesting and
splendidly rendered. Delicious re-
freshments were served by the hostess
assisted by her sisters, Mines. Mas
sengale and Gotten. A most charming
afternoon was spent with this ideal
hostess. The guests present were
Mesdames D. M. Watkins, Jet Logan,
Ben Toomer, Stokes Robertson, Cat
lin. Members, W. A. Collins. w. W..
Crawford. NJ. King, NJ. A. Hoffman,
]. s. Love, ]. G. Magruder, w. w. Mas
sengale. B. D. Moore, w. B. Perry E.
L. Robbins. w. G. Rogers. Victor
Seaman. W. B. Seymour, and Switten-
burg.
sowania Club
Misses Lucy and Bette Conner
were the charming hostesses of the
Sowania Club Saturday afternoon at
their attractive home on Sixth avenue.
The home was effectively decorated
with evergreens and autumn flowers.
The dining room was especially lovely
with ferns, golden rod and yellow
daisies. The table was all that dainty
handiwork and elegant taste could
make it, and when surrounded by the
handsomely attired young ladies
throughout the afternoon it presented
a beautiful and picturesque scene. The
genial young hostesses met the mem
bers at the door and gave to each
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-19
DON'T FORGET o'FERRALL's
OPENING TONIGHT.
Lame Back,

This ailment is usually caused by
rheumatism of the muscles of the
small of the back, and is quickly cured
by applying Chamberlain's Liniment
two or three times a day and massag-
ing the parts at each application. For
sale by Hays & Field and Yellow Pine
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-19

EVERYTHING is READY FOR
THE BEAUTIFUL OPENING AT
O'FERRALL'S TONIGHT.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-19

o'FERRALL's OPENING is THE
CENTER OF ATTRACTION FOR TO-
NIGHT.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-19

REMEMBER THE o'FERRALL
OPENING TONIGHT.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-19
Miss Horn Entertains-

Miss Horn Entertains-
Miss Annie Horn entertained at din
ner yesterday complimentary to her
guests from Laurel. Covers were laid
for eight, and a tempting dinner was
served in the prettily appointed din
ing room, from table with an elab-
crate cover of drawn work, tastefully
frightened with ferns and crimson ge-
raniums. Miss Horn is at all times an
ideal hostess. and all whoever enter
the portals of her charming home and
partake Of her gracious hospitality feel
reluctant to leave a scene so fair and
hostess so lovely. The guests were
Misses Leila Dyess. leila Cook.
Messrs. Henry Mcbride, Ernest and
Walter Dyess.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-19

you WILL REGRET IF YOU
MISS O'FERRALL'S OPENING TO-
NIGHT.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-19

REMEMBER o'FERRALL's OPEN.
ING TONIGHT.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-19
FOR SALE,

10000 feet moving picture films, in
good condition; also one moving pic
ture machine in perfect running Or
der; will sell cheap. Apply box office
Gem Theater.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-19
Fifth Avenue Baptist
Younu Peoples Union

Young Peoples Union
The Young Peoples Union of
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church met in
regular order last evening at the
church with a splendid attendance.
Mr.. S. E. Phillips lead the meeting and
as is usually the case it was very in
teresting and instructive. Two splen-
did papers, with Peace for the sub
ject were read by Misses Virginia
Caperton and Freda Etheridge. The
next meeting will be next Sunday eve
ming at the church at 6 o'clock, lead
by Walter Hall. The subject will be
Prayer"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-19

Mrs. R. e. Busby returned yester
day from a visit to different points In
Alabama.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-19

Henry Ellison left this morning 70
different points in Tennessee in tn
interest of the w. G. Rogers Lumbe
Company.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-19

Mrs. F. L. Ray and her charming
little daughter Gladys, returned Sat
urday evening from a delightful sta,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-19

Miss Anna Warren, of Brownsville,
Tenn, who has been the guest of
Mrs. D. S. Hall, on Walnut street for
several weeks, will leave soon for a
visit to New Orleans. Miss Warren
has won many friends during her stay
here who will very much regret her de-
parture.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-10-19

Miss Laura Haney will be hostei
Of the Maids and Matrons tomorro
afternoon at $3.50, at her home {
Buschman street.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-09-04
GEN. JAMES ALLEN TO
STUDY BALLOON EXPERIMENT

New York, Sept. Brig. Cen James
Allen, chief of the United States army
signal corps. will leave on the st. Paul
tomorrow to attend the International
Electrical congress at Marseilles.
France, Sept, IA to TO- He goes as a
representative of the United States
army and incidentally will make gem
eral investigation of what is being
done In the development Of war ball
looms and aeroplanes on the other side.
He will attend the international bal.
loon races In Berlin Oct. II, and prior
to that will probably call upon Wilbur
Wright. NJ. Bleriot aud others who are
making important progress with heav-
ier-than-air machines in France and
Germany.
AT the head of the signal corps. Cen
eral Allen has taken the lead In the
movement to have the United States
government provide an aeronautical
department for the army and expects
to get a large appropriation from Con-.
gress for that purpose at the coming
session. During his absence abroad
the government aeroplane tests now
going on at Fort MSer will be looked
after by Lieut.. Frank P. Lahm, Capt.
Charles DeForest Chandler and other
officers Of the signal corps of the army.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-09-04
EXCAVATION ON PANAMA
CANAL FOR AUGUST

Washington, Sept efficient work
is being done on the Panama canal as
evidenced by the report cabled to the
Washington offices of the isthmian
canal commission from Col, George
w. Cocktails.
The total excavation for the month
of August was 3.252.5O5 cubic yards.
place measurement. against 3.16S.S4O
cubic yards in the previous month and
l2SS,602 cubic yards in August last
year, or an increase of 1,963,S14 cubic
yards over the corresponding month in
1907.
The cubic daily output for August,
1903, was l25,096 cubic yards against
121.494 cubic yards in the previous
month and only 47,729 cubic yards in
August, 1907.
There We're the same number OF work
Ing days In August as in the previous
month of July while the rainfall for
August was 1913 inches against 1l.l4
inches in July.
OF the August excavation 3,1b2.4H
cubic yards were removed from the
canal prism against 3,049,056 in July and
1,247,70S cubic yards in August, 1907.
OF the August excavation 1,S75,126 Gu
bic yards were by steam shovel against
r,S47,173 in July and 1,S75.991 cubic
yards were by dredging against 1921 1857
cubic yards In July.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-09-04
HARTMAN IN HARNESS.

klamath Falls, Or, Sept. 4.-Presi-
dent L. H. Hartman, of the Hartman
lines who has been sojourning at his
summer home at Pelican bay with his
family, viii get into harness once more
today. Mr.. Hartman will leaves this
afternoon for the east via Portland.
Mr.. Hartman wifi be detained in Ore
gon for at least a week unless the pres
ent program is abandoned, having ac
copied invitations to address CONNER
cial bodies in several Willamette valley
towns. a number of conferences with
various officials of the o. r. & n. have
been planned to occur in Portland.
1t is expected that Mr. Hartman will
meet with the transportation company
chamber of commerce Of Portland to
talk over railroad development in east
ern and central Oregon and the trans
portation situation generally.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-09-04
SCIENTISTS SMILE AT
PROF. FRANCIS DARWIN

New York, Sept 4.--scientsts here
smiled a little as. they read the report
of the presidential address which Prof.
Francis Darwin, the son of the great
naturalist, delivered at the opening
meeting Of the British association in
Dublin Wednesday,.
He declared that plants might be
classed as animals in the way they re-
sponded 10 touch and that plants have
memory and can develop habits. The
opinion here is that the speaker has
dealt in q sensational manner with GER
tain phenomenana which should proba-
bly, be explained in totally different
way.
Dir Walphonso Murrill, assistant di.
rector of the botanical gardens; said
that when Prof. Darwin declared him
self champion Of a lost cause.-the doc
trine of the Inheritance of acquired
Observation-Disclosures was taking a stand
on a question which still divides sci
entists, although most of them do not
agree with the Englishman. It is pos
sible said DIR. Murrill. to quote instances
In which apparently entirely accidental
abnormalities are handed down TO de-
SccndantS
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-09-04
Special Grand Jury Returned
Hundred and Seventeen in
Connection With Riots.
SOME POLICEMEN c CONDEMNED
For Cownrdicc and Failure TO Perform
Duty-Rccommcnd Investigation
or ".swcuting" Process.

Springfield, Ill. Sert. 3.-The special
grand jury called to probe the recent
race war adjourned tonight after re-
turning Ii more indictments This
makes Il total of III during the session.
Among the Indictments returned this
afternoon four were against Springfield
policemen. They are indicted for al
legged failure to suppress the riot when
detailed for that city. Sheriff Warner
chief of police Wilbur Morris, Capt
Charles Fl, Walsh, of troop D, Spring
field. and others are commended by the
grand jury The report condemns al
legged towards" among the Officials
and says: After the most diigent IN
5quiry we condemn in unmeasured terms
the cowartlly contemptuous action or
those members Of the police who nave
taken the oath of office, failed to do
their duty; men who We're paid from
money obtained from the pockets of the
people of this city to protect life ana
tproperty. men who We're ordered by
the heads of the department of the po-
lice to 20 out and dispense the mob. ana
not only failed 10 use club, handle
pistol or raise a voice against the moo
and on the side of law and order, but
some of them are shown to have as
sisted in doing the work that mas
brought destruction TO thousands OF
dollars worth of property and mas
brought the blush Of shame to every
law-abiding citizen of this city; men
who under oath were bound and who.
had they acted promptly. could have
driven back to obscurlty from whence
1t came the mob that for time as
suined to hold Springfield in it's bloody
grasp.
1--WE recommend that the civil service
commission Of the city of Springfield
uttlo,,t fear ar favor and while evil
dencc can easily be obtained, determine
by fair trial who failed to prove him
himself a worthy member of tho force
and deal with him accordingly.
I'VE further recommend that the
civil service commission inquire dill
gently into the so-called third. degree
or sweating process said to be car
lied on in various cases at the city
prison and If it is found that after an
arrest a prisoner is struck by hand or
club or otherwise mistreated that the
same be stopped"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-09-04
WATKINS NOTIFIED
OF HIS NOMINATION

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Ada. Ohio, Sept. s-Before a large
audience in Brown auditorium OF the
Ohio Northern university tonight. Prof.
Aaron S. Watkins was officially noti-
fled of his nomination as the candidate
for vice president by the national Pro-
hibition party. The citizens crowded
the streets and university campus.
Political partisansilip temporarily was
laid aside In the honoring Of an es-
teemed townsrnan
Felix r. NcWhirther. of Indianapolis.
treasurer of the, national Prohibition
organization. was the chairman. He
spoke at considerable length and then
introduced National Chairman Charles
r. Jones of Chicago. Mr.. Jones nude
only brief remarks and then Robert
Patton of Springfield, ILL.,, who was
temporary chairman Of the national
Prohibition CONVECTION, delivered the
formal notification address.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-09-04
CONSTRUCTION
ON THE ERIE,

New York, Aug. S0.-Despite business
conditions the past year, the Erie Rail-
road has been able to carry on the con-
struction Of important low-grade lines
which when completed. will show great
economics in operation aside from a
very noticeable Increase in facilities.
A low grade road. about 40 miles long,
is being built from Highland Mills,
N Y, on the Newburgh Branch,
through Campbell Hall and Otisville to
Guymard, a short distance east of Port
Jervis, where it joins the main line.
pensive. costing about $4,000. 900, in
cludes double-track tunnel trifle
over a mile long, and a viaduct over
Moodna creek. 5000 feet long and 1913
feet high. The purpose OF this low
grade line is to avoid the present heavy,
tnins east of Port Jarvis. 1t is ex-
pected that 1t will be available for
use within the next six months.
A new line Is also being built west of
Jamestown. N. Y. known as the Col
umbus & Erie, at a cost of 100000. the
grade to two-tenths per cent east
bound and three-tenths per cent west
bound, and cutting out alarge number
of curves. The distance Is about "a
miles. The work is almost completed
and n portion of the line IS already
being used for freight service.
The Genesee River Railroad is a line
starting from Portage on the Buffalo
Division to Cuba on the main line, q
distance of 81 miles. Between those
points on the main ling are some
heavy grade and bad curvatures. but
the new line will reduce the gradients
to two-tenUls per cent eastbound and
three-tenths per cent westbound. being
almost water level. It will cost about
Si000,O00. and will be complete by
spring of next year Some of the con
struction is very heavy, including q
viaduct over the Geuesee River near
Belfast 1920 feet in length and 145 feet
high. At Rush Creek Is another VIA
duct. 1920 feet long and lao feet high.
In order to facilitate the handling Of
suburban business, the Erie is at pres
ent at work on {, four track cut
through ergen Fill to Jersey City at
cast of about s1,50O,O0O. BY an ingen-
ious Encouragement of all the tracks,
incoming and outgoing trains will be
run entirely separate at rush hours.
there being three tracks to be used in
bound in the morning and three out
bound In the evening. BY a clever ar.
rangement OF over and under crossings,
there will be no chance for collisions
or side-wipes through mistakes OF
switchmen. This Improvement Is GO
ing along slowly. but should be finished
within o. year.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-09-04
CHURCH REGALIA.
Bonrl of Appraisers Refused to Let
silk Banner Come in as Such,

II /.
New York. Sept. 4-rhe board of
United States general appraisers refused
yesterday to admit free of duty silk
banner imported from the Deutscher
Kriegerbund of New York. The coll
lector of the port assessed the banner
as manufacture OF silk with tho
duty at the rate OF 50 per cent, where
as the bund claimed that the banner
came within the provision for church
rrgalia" OF the free list.
General Appraiser Hay, who wrote
the decision for the board. said that
the protest must be oVerruled because
there is nothing in the evidence submit
ted to the tribunal to show that the
bund is Incorporated or established
solely for religious purposes.
Under these circumstance. the board
is constrained to affirm the collectors
classification.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-09-04
Q. Il. & \. .1EErING ADJOURNED.

Portland, Sept. 4.-The Oregon Rail-
Road & Navigation company directors
met in annual session yesterday for the
purpose of electing a new set OF direc-
tors for the coming year. but adj
primarily to give Mr.. Hartman an
opportunity to be present The menu
bers OF the board also thought 1t was
only common courtesy to Mr.. Harri-
man to defer action. inasmrch as he
owns all but about 10 shares OF the
stock and has been SO busy that he has
not been able to attend a. meeting in
the entire history of the road; IN fact
since its organization in 1895. 1T is
limited that Mr. Hartman may pre-.
side at the meeting.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-09-04
ROBBED PAYsIAsT,ER.

Karkhouv. Russia. Sept. S.--A band
OF highway1nen today attacked and
robbed a railroad paylnastel of the
amount of the monthly payroll with
which he was proceeding from the bank
to the railroad station. Police and
soldiers overlook the highwaymen and
opened fire on them. Three men, In
Guiding one Of the robbers. were killed.
The others got away.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-09-04
PROFESSORS IN RUSSIA.
Must Leave Constitutional Democrats
Or Quit Their Chairs.

st. Petersburg, Sept. 3.-The profess
sors and instructors of the imperial
universities and schools of Russia have
received q circular from the minister
of education ordering those who are
members of the Constitutional Demo-
cratic or other Illegal political parties
or resign their positions. This is q
severe blow to the Constitutional DEM
.ocrats whose membership Is most pop
uar among the professors and instruc-
tors.