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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-15
GEORGE HAMMER WAS
FINED A TOTAL OF $500
Little Georges Case Is a Difficult One
For the Courts to Handle Owing to
His lnfirmity-Has often Been Con.
Victed For Selling.

midget speciman of a man, unable
to walk and whose short limbs are
drawn and made useless by rheuma-
tism is George Hammer, better known
as Little George" He is considered,
too, the most persistent blind tiger op-
orator in the police court and circuit
court many times. He is really a pit
iful speciman of humanity as he sits
in his chair before the bar of justice,
He has massive head and has always
been intelligent and really shrewd. His
body is not large. but his greatest de-
ficiency has always been in his limbs,
which are too small and too short to
bear the weight of his body. He has
been on the county farm a number of
times, but even when he could walk
he could do but little. Now with his
short limbs drawn by illness. he is
absolutely helpless. He must be car
ried everywhere he goes, and yet he
is scarcely released from one sentnce
before he is again charged with liquor
selling. In his present condition. it
would appear impossible for him to
continue such an avocation, and it is
certain that some one must aid him in
the work.
When Hattiesburg was small place
Little George" came here and soon
engaged in the blind tiger business.
He fiourished in a financial way and
accumulated some money, but the
heavy hand of the law finally came
down on him and he began to pay fines
attorneys fees and serve sentences on
the farm. Then he could walk. but
now he is an invalid.
What can we do with him?" is
problem that continually confronts the
officers. He has no money with which
to pay fine, so it is said. If he goes
to the county farm. he must have a
nurse and medical attention. and that
is expensive.
what to do with this poor unfortu-
nate man is really a great problem.
If he would only quit selling liquor
1t would be a relief to the officers.
1t is painful thing for them to have
him in court and yet he cannot be
allowed to continually violate the law.
In the police court this morning Lit.
tie George was fined s3OO-s100 in
each of three cases.
The place in which he is alleged to
sell liquor is not very far from a pub
lie school.
Vincent Peris, a negro was also I'D
for retailing, and Justice john
son fined him $i0O.
Lee Jones, another negro who want
ed to accommodate a white gentleman.
told from whom he purchased the
liquor, admitting that he went to an.
other place to purchase a dollars
worth and said that he received no per-
.centage nor any of the whiskey. He
was released because it appeared that
he was telling. the truth and it was
not shown that he was in the liquor
selling business.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-15
NOTHING OFFICIAL
GIVEN OUT TODAY

There is nothing official to give out
today about the J. ]. Newman Lumber
plant. 1t is known that there are sew
eral builders and architects in the city
and that they have been out to the
Newman offices, but it is stated that
it may be tomorrow or next day before
anything definite is done.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-15
HATTIESBNRG CAN SOON
HELLO" With SEMINARY

The Home Telephone Company will
soon begin the construction of line
to Seminary. This statement is au-
thorized by Manager Spots, of Me-
ridian, who is in the city today.
Asked about the proposed line, the
manager said he thought it could be
stated as a fact that it would be con-
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-15
GOOD OUTLOOK
FOR new FACTORY

The woodworking factory, mention
of which was made a short time ago in
the Daily News, will probably be Sc
cured BY Hattiesburg. It is believed
that the announcement can soon De
made that it is a certainty. Further
than this the Daily News is requested
not to say by the gentlemen who are
promoting It.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-15
SOLICITORS WANTED.

Six good solicitors, ladies or gentle
men, can earn Dig money working for
the Hattiesburg News. Most attrac.
tive premium proposition ever offered
by Mississippi newspaper. Call for
the circulation manager at the Daily
News Office.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-15
ANOTHER Tiger FINED.

Paul Johnson, acting as ex-officio
j. p, fined Pauline Miller $50 for I'M
lawful retailing in one case and sus-
pended sentence during good behavior
on another.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-15

structed at an early date. He furt her
stated that he thought it would be the
beginning of a long distance line to
Jackson; that the line would proba-
bly, next be extended to Collins and
finally to Jackson.
The Commercial Club of this city
will lend its assistance to promote the
undertaking in every way possible.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-15
SMALL BLAZE

The fire department was called this
afternoon to the Marlella residence,
corner River avenue and Upton street
where small blaze had originated
from the kitchen flue. 1t was put out
before much damage was done.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-15
FOR A SPRAINED ANKLE.

A sprained ankle may be cured in
about onethird the time usually re-
quired, by applying Chamberlain Lin
iment freely, and giving it absolute
rest. For sale by Hays & Field and
The Yellow Pine Pharmacy.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-15

Six good solicitors, ladies' or gentle
men, can earn big money working for
the Hattiesburg News. Most attrac-
tive premium proposition ever offered
by Mississippi newspaper. Call for
the circulation manager at the Daily
News Office
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-15
INFANT DIES.

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Lischkoff died last night and the re-
mains were shipped to Meridian today
for interment.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-15

Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Dale, of Collins,
were in the city yesterday afternoon
en- route home from a several days
visit to Vassburg Springs.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-15
yellow fever
HAS APPEARED
~
AGAIN in CUBA
Hearst News Service.

Havana, September 15.-The first
case of yellow fever since January 81
has been reported in this city. Vigor-
GUS precautions have been taken, by
the health officers to prevent the
spread of the disease.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-15

Subscribe for the Daily News six
months in advance and get the famous
White House Cook Book absolutely
free.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-15
FELL FORTY FEET
TO INSTANT Death
Hearst News Service.

Gadsden, Ala, September 15.-Eli
Perkins, aged 40. an employee of the
LaGarde Lime and Stone Company,
while trying to make blast this morn
ing fell from a forty-foot precipice
and his brains were dashed out on the
rocks below.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-15
REPUBLICAN MAJORITY
IS REDUCED IN MAINE

$4,000. All four Republican candidates
for congress were elected, but by
greatly reduced majorities. Auburn
Augusta, Belmont, Ellsworth and Port
land elected Republican mayors.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-15
Opposite HOTEL HATTYESBURG
Hearst News Service.

Portland, Me-, September 15.-The
Republicans carried Maine yesterday
by a majority of about 5000. The Re-
publican majority four years ago was
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-15
MISCELLANEOUS,

CUTOVER LANDS-Close to Hatties-
burg and adapted to fruit and vege-
table growing. If you want to buy.
Address A42, care Hattiesburg
NEWS "a If
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-15

SHAVE AT HOTEL HATTIEs
BURG BARBER SHOP.
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
Preachers Throat Cut
by Sharp Edge Of Collar

SEAFORD, Dec. S.-Only for the
timely assistance Of woman, who re-
fused I give her name. L. J. Windor
Methodist preacher Of this town, would
probably have bled to death today. lie
was unloading a heavy box Of mortar
at the Seaford Marine Railway plant
when il slipped. falling on his head
Windor's head was pressed down on his
breast so tigr'iv that a celluloid collar
which he wore was broken, cutting his
throat severely The blood was gush-
ing from the wound freely when the
woman came TO his assistance.
Not possessing power TO free the
minister. she ran to the shipyard, tell
ing several workmen Of the mans pre-
dicament. He was wedged in so tightly
that II was some time before the work.
men could get him out. He was taken
to his home in a serious condition,
with his throat severely cut and several
scalp wounds. Mr.. Windor has been
local preacher for many years and is
known all over the State. He is a
prominent figure in the Wilmington
Conference Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church.
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
CAESAR RODNEY
CHAPTER DELEGATES

Caesar Rodney Chapter. D. a. r..
held it's monthly meeting yesterday af-
ternoon in the Historical Society Build
ing. The regent. Mrs. George c. Hall
presided. The election of delegates To
the National Congress at Washington
I'm April resulted in the selection Of
Mrs. George q. Hall. Mrs. John NJ vii,
son, Mrs owen c. Spear Mrs. Hanck-
er. Mrs. Middleton. Mrs. Armon d.
Chaytor. Jr.. Mrs. John w. Rissell. Mrs.
Benedict. Mrs. Elizabeth Candy Bre, Sc
of Washington, ID. c.; Mrs. John Mat
thews. Mrs. Howard u. Ross, Mrs.
Charles l. Kemp. Mrs. Gipin. Mrs.
Joseph Mendinhal. Mrs. Woodward and
Mrs Coucil
Delegates from other chapters will be
the guests Of the local organization M
an informal State conference on the
first Tuesday in January. The commit
toe in charge yesterday was Mrs. Mid
dleton chairman; Mrs John NJ. Har-
vey, Mrs. Howard d. Ross. Mrs
Steward Miss Peacock. Mss Ridgely
Miss McKim and Miss Mahan.
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
FRATERNITY
MUST PAY TAX
Levy Court Attorney Holds
That Phi Sigma House is
Not State Property

William G. Jones. Jr.. counsel for the
Levy Court. sent 10 that body this
morning al opinion holding that Iii,
Phi Sigma fraternity house at Newark
not being a part OF Delaware College.
but the property of the fraternity. IS
not exempt from taxation. A com
munication from the members Of the
fraternity asking that the property b.,
exempt from taxation was referred 10
Mr.. Jones last week.
Robert s. Wood. recently elected as
SCISSOR IN Christiana hundred. sent ne
resignation TO the court. II was ac
cepted and the question of whether the
governor or the Levy Court has the
power 10 appoint a successor was re.
ferrel TO Mr.. Jones. tho courts at.
torney for an opinion. Mr.. Jones an.
nounced later that the vacancy should
be filed by the governor. Mr.. Wooa
explained that his resignation was du,
TO ill-health.
Italian residents Of Christiana hun.
dred petitioned the court to appoint
Frank Stinton a special constable for
duty between Montchanln and Rock.
land. The petitioners said a constable
was needed in that locality to prevent
boys from destroying property there,
The commissioners invited the mem.
bers Of the incoming court. who attend.
ed the morning session, TO accompany
them on trip of inspection TO Flem-
ming's Bridge on Thurs sday. The invita-
tion was accepted.
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
HOLLY OAK ASKS
FOR BETTERMENT

The monthly meeting of the Holly
Oak Improvement Association was
held last night. Several important
subjects were considered. a number
Of recommendations as t. the proposed
bill for a change in the method OF
collecting taxes for county school pur-
poses were made and win be sent 10
County superintendent Of Schools
Spaid.
In order 70 be protected from dam
ser on the road az SilversiJe station
the members decided 70 request the
Levy Court 20 put fence on cns
side OF the road where there is a sheer
drop of ten feet. Levy Court Com
tlissioner-elect Elliot was present az
the meeting and promised to use his
influence 10 have the improvement,
made. The need of a new bridge over
Holly Oak creek will also be present
ed TO the Levy Court.
1t was also decided TO interest the
Senators and Representatives from
Brandywine hundred in the question OF
having the public road leading from
Holly oak to the Delaware river kept
open by the Pennsylvania Railroad
which owns the road.
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
APPL.EGATE IN
MORE TROUBLE
Charged With the Larceny Of
a Carpet From a
Church

In addition to the charge OF assault
and battery and disorderly conduct
against him. W. II. APPRECIATE, aged .,
years. whose hearing on the first two
charges was continued IN the City Court
until December 10 must face another
charge. lie is now accused OF the larceny
Of carpet taken sometime ago from tho
calvary r. Z. Church, In Brandywino
hundred. and viii probably be arraigned
for o hearing In this case before Magis-
trate Robertson by whom the warrant
was issued. sometime tomorrow.
Police Captain Evans worked up the
case yesterday afternoon and as a result
the warrant charging larceny against the
young man was issued. The carpet In
question has been recovered and is now at
the police station.
In the arrest OF Applegate the police
believe they have cleared UP the series
of mystrious robberies prpetratd In var.
ious churches throughout New Castle
county particularly I'm Brandywlne hun.
dred. They accuse Aplegate Of the theft
OF seeyral Bibles carpet. brass trimmings
a cross and other articles from the Cal.
vary Church.
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
BALK AGAINST
A SANATORIUM
Residents of CIaymOnt and
Vicinity Don't Want Tuber-
CuIOSiS Hospital
DISCUSSED THE
SUBJECT LAST NIGHT

Residents Of Claymont and Hally OaR
and neighhorlng suburbs are up H.
arms over rumor that the Anti
tuberculosis Society is endeavoring to
find site near Claymont for a tubercu.
losis hospital Any acton to that end,
the suhurbanites declare. will be op.
posed.
Just what plans the society is MAKING
toward finding a site about Claymonl
could not be learned. The society had
sanatorium in Brandywine hundred
but abandoned it last year.
There were objections by the man
aers of The society to the Brandywin,
hundred sanatorium. One was the ex
posed situation and another was IN,
distance from the city. Since the sal,
Of Christmas stamps by the Red Cross
Society for the fight against tuberct
losis, the funds of the Anti-Tuberculos
Society have been replenished and it IA
probable that the endeavor to find a
new site for the sanatorium Is only
the first step of a vigorous campaign
against the disease.
The residents of Claymont find little
relief in the assurances Of the tubercu-
losis society's officers that there would
be absolutely no danger TO the com.
munity from an institution of the kind
The matter was thoroughly discussed
at the monthly meeting OF the Holly
Oak Improvement Association last nigh
and the sentiment against the placing
of such an institution In the neighbor-
ing country was unanimous.
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
new STREETS
ON CITY PLAN
Resolution For Streets in the
Place Of JuStiSOn St. Passed
by Street Directors
ACTION TAKEN AT
THE SESSION TO-DAY

The Street and Sewer Directors this
morning passed the resolution. givet.
two readings at the previous meeting.
extending East Liberty street to Marsh
road and extending Madison street 10
East Liberty. These extensions are to
take the place Of Justison street, the
vacation of which it is purposed e
recommend to the Superior Court oil
request OF the Harlan and Hollngs-
worth Corporation.
Willard Salisbury, attorney for tn.
Jcssup and More Paper Company,
which has been opposed to the pro
posed vacation, did not appear at thi,
mornings meeting 10 protest against
the plan of street extensions. Should
the Superior Court not favor the vaca
ton. the resolution passed this morning
would Of course be repealed. TIL pro
posed vacation is to be advertised for
thirty days before going into effect.
w. H. Budd. auditor of the Harlan
and Hollingsworth Corporation, appear.
cd before the directors this morning ana
announced that William $. Hillos, tht
corporation's attorney, had not beeL
able to communicate with the city
solicitor as to the thirty days adver-
tsement OF the vacation, and that az
there would be no time to bring the ap-
plication before this term of the Super.
Tor Court, there was no need of haste
about the matter. II just came to le.
YOU know that we are still alive to thii.
natter" Mr. Budd explained.
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
LEVY COURT NAMES
REVISION BOARD

The New Castl county Levy Court
this morning appointed the following
Board OF Revision and Assessment:
ST. Georges hundred-A. Il. Eliason,
Daniel w. Corbett
Appoquinimink-Ev Johnson, ID.
b. McMullen.
piaclSblrd-wilmer Stats. William
L. Reynolds.
Brandywine-Joseph Casey William
Carfar
White Clay creek--John P. Wilson,
George Medill
Red Lion-willlam Oaks Amos COL
lins
New Castle-James NJ. Wise, John
A. Schuhardt.
Mlll Creek Richard c. Buckingham.
James II. Walker.
Christiana--H l.. Dlworth.
William Frederick
wimington--First dstrict-Francis
j. McNulty. Lewis n. Grubb.
Second dlstrict--Louis q. Weldcr-
man. George II. Taylor.
Third dlstrict--Robert NJ. Barr.
Samuel j. Newman.
Fourth district-lIenry c. McLcar.
Morris D. Crossan.
Fifth distrlct-C W. weldin. J s.
Hamilton.
Members Of the board viii sit the last
three days in January in the hundreds
from which they have been named TO
revise the assessment
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
TOOK TOOTHACHE DROPS,
THOUGHT 1T WAS POISON
Then James TomHnson FIopped Over Unconscious
But Was Revived at the Delaware
Hospital, None the Worse

a young man. named James Tomlin-
son, whose parents live az No. 5O3
Poplar street. went into DR. II. q.
Buckmaster's drug store, at Fourth and
Poplar streets, about 10 o'clock last
night. and asked FOR ten cents worth
Of cresote. Tho regular clerk was off
and Walter Buckmaster. cousin OF
the physician, was on duty. lie saw al
once that something was wrong and ia
stead Of giving the man a poison he
gave him bottle Of toothachc drops.
that might burn n little, but otherwise
harmless
Going home Tomlinson walked into
the sitting room and drank the contents
Of the bottle. Suffering more from
Imagination than anything else, he fell
heavily TO the floor and the nois,
aroused the members Of the family on
the floor above The father of the
young man found him upon the flooi
and sent for the Phoenix ambulance
Tomlinson was FASTENED 20 the Del
aware Hospital and there the physicians
revived him. The toothache drops had
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
STREET BOARDS
WORK HELD BACK
Inadequate Appropriation
Prevents Needed
improvements

ITO say that the city is unable to open
a stree tbecause it hasn't the money
when men want TO build up and improve
the city is absurd, " said Charles c. Kurtz.
attorney, at the meeting Of the Street and
Sewer Directors this morning. lie was
speaking for a client for whom he ap-
piled for the opening of Twenty-fourth
street at Jefferson. in order that the street
could be utilized for dwellings to be erect
cd there.
Although the Street Directors favored
the opening of the street they couldn I
faovr the request for lack of funds
Council won't give us enough" said
Director Gray. "and Council has a
deficit OF its own"
Mr.. Kurtz thought the situation rather
queer It was suggested that accompanied
by his client and others wishing the i'm
provement he should present the situa-
ton TO the finance committee OF City
Council tomorrow night. Mr. Kurtz de-
clared that he would do so. The street
and Sewer Directors will also attend
Councils meeting.
Henry Seeds, who is going to build s
dwellings at Eleventh and Rodney streets.
was q similar applicant. lie wanted Rod.
ney street graded and guttered and re-
quested a sewer The directors promised
TO improve the street next spring.
we have more territory TO maintain
than we have money to do it with. It's
ridiculous that we don't get a share Of
the increased taxes which are made pos
siblo by the Improvements we make"
said Director Sparks later. Lets arouse
public sentiment in regard TO this matter
and have people go to City Council We've
done all We can with our inadequate ap-
propriation.'
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
COUNTY IS OWED
$237,OSO TAXES

County Comptroller Chandler sent TO
tho Levy Court this morning report
showing that 237.9so9s was due the coun-
ty In taxes on December l. Some OF the
tax has been due since 1906 BY hundreds
the indebtedness is as follows: Appoquini-
mink sS.6OLi9 Blackbird. s6,l6s5S; Bran
dywine. So, $780, Christiana. $i0.aSZi9i
Mil Creek. sii.O7oO9. New Castle, ses.ie797i
Pencader. $7.2oOGs. Red Lion, S,s56.si; ST.
Georges. sl57iSi7: White Clay Creek,
ssG56.Sg, Wilmington. siOs,soLs6.
Mr.. Chandler called attention 10 the
fact that several OF the collectors had not
made any settlement since June. Upon
motion OF Mr.. Scott J. Frank MeggIn-
son. OF New Castle hundred and Thomas
II. Swan, OF Red Lion hundred were d.
rectod 10 settle their tax accounts for IN,
years 1901. 1909. 1908 and 1904 within tive
weeks. About $500 is involved.
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
FRATERNAL EAGLES
ELECT NEW OFFICERS

At a meeting last night OF Whining
ton Aerie. No a, Fraternai order or
Eagles, officers for the year were elected
as follows: Worthy president. Frcd f..
Harklns vice-president. John r. Cory;
chaplain NJ. +. Keough; financial secrc-
tary. William Z. Hayes. recording secre.
tsry. James F. Burke treasurer Joseph
h. Belrman; inside guard. Ralph Fidance;
outside guard. Antonio Assissia trustees,
Thomas Holland Alfred r. SAVIOR and
James II. Harkins; Aerie physicians. Drs
Charles M.Anmond. Harry C. Buckmaster
Harvey Patton and T. o. Cooper.
The meeting was held in the rooms OF
the organization in West Sixth street
The election was not so spirited as 1t has
contests for the principal Offices ike in
been in former years as there were nd
past years
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
BROWN NAMES
NEW CLERKS
John |. Wright TO be Deputy
Clerk Of the Peace Under
New Official
APPOINTMENTS
ANNOUNCED TO-DAY

Harry a. Brown. clerk Of the peace
elect. today announced the appoint
ment Of John l.. Wright, of No. sos
West Sixth street 20 be deputy clerk
OF the peace for four years beginning
January !. At the same time Mr..
Brown announced that G.. Candy Hop
kins OF Hockessin Robert l.. Arm
strong. OF Newark. and Daniel l..
Bower OF No. 9i7 jackson street. would
be his office clerks.
MIR. Wright is the only clerk in the
Office at this time to he re-appointcd
by Mr. Brown. lie has had eight years
experience In the work Of the Office and
is In every way qualified for his new
duties. He succeeds Geoige Janvier
who had been deputy clerk of the peace
for sixteen years. Mr.. Hopkins Is the
present member Of the Levy Court
from the Fourth district; Mr. Arm
strong. "a shipping clerk and until re-
Gently Mr. Bower was a CLERK in the
employ OF the Charles Warner Com
pany.
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
Party al Riehardson Park.

A very enjoyable surprise party was
rendered Robert Greer. at his resi-
dence, Richardson Park. on Saturday
evening, in honor Of his birthday. At
a late hour the guests were invited
to the dining room where supper was
served. Those present were: Mr. and
Mrs. John Sherry. Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Holt. Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Fyle,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gordon, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thurston Lowe. Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liam Pellun, Edward Henze, Joseph
Gordon. Mrs. Buckley, Miss Mabel
Beckley and Miss Gertrude Pyle. Of
Wilmington; Mrs. Amos Noe. Virginia
Noe, and Miss Mary Gear, OF Philadel-
phia; Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Greer. Miss
Marion Greer. Mrs. George Baldwin
and Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer W. Baldwin,
of Richardson Park.