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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31
DECEMBER RECEIPTS
SURPRISINGLY GOOD
Lumber Shipments Rather Light. but
Prospects Are Good for the New
Year-Holiday Rush Is Now Over
With the Railroads.

One of the best indications that
business in Hattiesburg is on the in
crease is shown by the receipts of the
different local freight offices in the
city.
Mr.. c. w. Hassell stated this morn
ing that the freight business of the
New Orleans and Northeastern was
showing a gratifying increase, espe-
cially from a local standpoint. He
stated that the business of his office
FOR December was better than 1t had
ever been for the same month since
he has been here and he has been
1ere three years. AS a matter of fact,
1t was better than 1t has ever been
Tor the same month.
Mr.. w. H. Askew, agent for the
M. ]. & K. c., stated short time ago.
that fine business was being done by
that road and especially in the lum-
Der line. During the holidays the
lumber shipments fell OF some, be-
'ause nearly all the mills shut down
Tor few days in order to give en-
ployes rest and in order to overhaul
machinery.
The Gulf and Ship Island and the
Mississippi Central report an increase
OF business and the fact that the rail-
roads are doing an increasing local
business is considered a good indica-
lion 70 rthe future.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31
K1',1A lpha
Had Banquet
Last Night

fraternity living in Hattiesburg. had a
most delightful banquet at the Hotel
Hattiesburg last night, the association
representing number of colleges and
universities. Mr.. c. M. Williamson.
Jr., of Jackson, was the only out-of-
town visitor. The president of the
alumni association, Mr.. S. v. Robert
son, acted as POSTMASTER and there
was much sparkling wit and humor.
mingled with the eloquence of the
speakers:
The following new officers were
elected:
DR.. L. B. Hudson, president.
A. M. Foote, secretary.
E. E. Conner, treasurer
The tables were decorated with the
colors of the association-crimson and
old gold.
The following members were pres
ent:
S. v. Robertson, president; L. B.
Hudson, treasurer; c. R. Conner, Sec
rotary; John B. Burkett, John M. Car
ter, Chas. G. Carter, E. E. Conner, c.
r. Conner, w. F. Cook, J. e. Chand-
Ter, A. NJ Foote, James Heidelberg, C.
! 9. Hill, pr. L. B. Hudson, Jr., John H.
Mcleod, w. A. Mcleod, Jr., s. v. Rob
ertson, G. H. Robertson, H. S. Stevens,
]. M. Stevens, Ben NJ. Stevens, w. O.
Tatum.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31
Fiddlers' Contest
TOMORROW Evening

The old fiddlers met at the resi-
dence of Mr.. D. B. Holmes last night
and did some fine practice and it is
reported that they are going to have
some pleasant surprises in store for
the people who attend the contest at
the Auditorium tomorrow night. Two
new fiddlers have been added to the
contest, and it is said that both of
them know how to get the best there
is out of fiddle on old-time melodies.
This entertainment is for the bene-
tit of the monument fund and is in
charge of the U. D. c. This is suf-
ficient commentator. The good ladies'
composing this organization ALWAYS
succeed in all their undertakings and
they have never undertaken a better
thing than to perpetuate the memory
OF the gallant men who wore the grav
by erecting in the court house yard a
monument to their memory and heroic
deeds. From what can be learned
there will be large crowd at the
auditorium tomorrow night. Tickets
can be procured at the box office. The
price of admission will be so cents
for grown people, and 25 cents for
children.
Since the first publication of the pro-
gram, some changes have been made
and several new numbers added. As
rendered tomorrow night. the pro-
gram will be as follows:
PART I.
Baracca Orchestra.
Vocal Duet, Misses Lucille and
Katie Hightower.
Piano Solo, Miss Ethel Powe.
Vocal Solo, Miss Corinne venable.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31
CITY OFFICIALS
TAKE CHARGE MONDAY

There seems to be general impress
sion that the new city officers will
take charge of the affairs of the city
government tomorrow, January 1. This
is mistake. None of them will be
indicted into office until Monday
Justice Johnson will hold his last
session of the police court Monday
morning, and ]. Frank Williams will at
that time become chief of police. The
aldermen who are to serve for the
next two years will also be sworn in.
but viii not hold meeting until Tues
day night. The mayor, the clerk, the
tax collector and other officers will
be sworn in for the term of two years.
The police force will be named by
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31
THE HATTIESBURG NEWS

leans and Northeastern Railroad prop
erty, the trespass consisting of bum
ming ride on freight train. Justice
Johnson questioned the young man
closely and he appeared to truthfully
and frankly answer. He said that he
had left Shreveport to go to Birming-
ham in the hope of getting some work
and that he only had rs cents in his
pocket. He said he was anxious to get
work and was trying to get to a place
where he thought he could secure
job.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31

the new board at the first meeting
1t is learned that it is the purpose of
the new board to employ the police
by the month. They have really been
employed thi fway all along, but there
was an implied understanding that
they would hold their positions for a
year unless they failed to do their
duty. However, any policeman en-
ployed by the new board will be apt
to be re-employed every month on
faithful performance of duty.
The new members of the council
VIII probably have another caucus be-
fore they organize in order to more
thoroughly familiarize themselves
with the duties that will devolve upon
them.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31
Simon WAGNER'S
FRANK STATEMENT
APPEALED TO JUDGE

A young white man, giving his
name as Simon Wagner, was before
the police court this morning on a
charge of trespassing on the New Or
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31

WE ARE exclusive
line Of implements and
carry a large stock on
hand all the time. Ifyou
will call we will take
pleasure in showing
them to you and explain
ing their points of merit.
q We are also exclusive
agents for the celebrated
Oliver Chilled Flows and
EllWood Field Fence.
81 We propose carrying
the largest and most
complete line of Agricul-.
tural Implements t his
season thathas ever been
carried in this part of the
state and we invite your
inspection.
We lOant to serUe you
We Want your business
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31
Will DAVIS
IS ARRESTED
LeflOre County Negro Serving
Twenty-Year Sentence Escape
From State Farm.

Jackson, Dec. 31.-Secretary Yeger,
OF the prison board, received a tele-
gram last night from the sheriff at
Greensboro, Ala, notifying him of the
recapture there of an escaped negro
convist named Will Davis, who awaits
the arrival of a travelling sergeant to
return him to the state penitentiary.
Davis was sent up for mansIaughter.
He escaped from the Belmont farm at
Tchula on May IT, 1906, and has since
been at lare, having returned to his
former home in Alabama and been re-
captured.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31

Orchestra.
Vocal Solo, Mrs. Y. L. Holmes.
Reading, Miss Marie Hill.
Piano, Solo, Miss Katie Hightower.
Song, Comm, Thro' the Rye" by
four little girls, Mary Alma Holmes,
Unetta Kernaghan, Myrtis Logan and
Edith Van.
Vocal Solo, Miss Lucille Hightower.
Drill by twenty-five little girls.
Orchestra.
PART II.
Fiddlers, Haste to the Wedding. ="
Jennie Lind Polka" Rose Waltz. :"
Buffalo Girls" Medley, my Old Ken
lucky Home" Nelly Gray" Dixie, %
kiss Waltz" Rochester Schottish ;,
Dutch MARBLE" "Old Massas Gone
Away" Soldiers JOY"
Orchestra.
CONTEST.
Cotton Bagging," Mr.. Pickett.
Little Black Rooster Crowd for
Day." Mr.. Brannon.
liza Jane" Ben Holmes.
Hop Light Ladies'" Mr.. T. S. Cot
ten.
mississippi Sawyer" Mr.. Allen.
'Loesome Sunday" Mr.. King.
Soap Suds Against the Fence" Mr.
Wilder.
The Iinjun Rubber Overcoat," Mr..
Ed. Dossett
"Crocodile's Lament" Henry Greer
The Lost Child" Mr.. J. R. Talley.
Green Briar,' Mr.. Charlie Edmon-
son.
Orchestra.
Decision of judges and awarding of
prize.
Orchestra.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31

Justice Johnson stated that he SYM
pathized with any man out of work
and money and he might go on and
get the situation in Birmingham.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31
NOTICE.

January being legal holiday the
undersigned will be closed tomorrow.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF COM
MERGE.
CITIZENS BANK.
HATTIESBURG TRUST g. RANKING
COMPANY.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31

FOR SALE-An interest in, or all of
a $4,000 capacity saw mill, planer
teams and log. wagons. Practically
new and in' perfect condition. Half
mile of r. R., timber to run year
and more to be had. For particu-
s. lars, address w. w. Hood Moselle,
Miss. 12-30-6t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31
sTRAYED OR STOLEN.

From Swift C Co.'S barn, Hatties-
burg, Miss, Monday night, Dec. 81,
one iron gray horse, weighs about
1000 pounds. Liberal reward for re-
turn of horse or any information lead
ing to his recovery. Address, Swift
& Co.. Hattiesburg, Miss. 12-31-tf
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WANTED-A room IN nice private
home on west side of business Sec
ton for one week or longer. An
swer by noon tomorrow. X, care of
News. 12-30-1t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-12-31
Our Special New Years Eue Show

All the Latest Rag Time Illustrated
Music by the New Gem Theatre
only clergy the best
citizens OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. show-Always
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-12
HORRIBLE CRIME.
Girl Assaulted by Unknown White
Man-Lynching is a Posi-
bility.

Augusta, May 8.-Lula May Leo
pard, 9-year-old daughter of Mrs. Dol
lver Leopard Of Langley, S. c., was
crlmlnally assaulted this afternoon bv
an unknown whate man and is in a
critical condition. Her assailant es-
capped and up to late hour tonight
mad not been caught.
Excitement was at fever pitch ot
Langley tonight. The woods around
the village are literally swarming
with crowds of armed men. IF the
object OF their search is caught q
lynching will follow, despite the fact
that Sheriff Raborn was early on the
scene and is doing all he can to per.
suade the crowds to be satisfied with
capturing the assailant. At a late
hour scores Of citizens and number
OF officers are still securing the coun-
try, but no arrests have been made.
About 4 o'clock this afternoon rs
the little girl was returning home
from school she was approached by
the man, who told her that he lost
four dollars and would give her half
Of it if she would assist him in his
search. The child agreed, but later
showed signs Of fear and turned
back, when the man seized her to
1orce her to accompany him. The
girl made an attempt to call for :iclp,
but her cantor tivhi npoJ b;,. r.,., :, =,
and checked the little one into inscn-
slblllty. He dragged her almost life
less body to the edge Of swamp and
there she was found some time after
wards. She had been assaulted and
the man had escaped.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-12

OF the recent meeting of the Louisiana
State Medical, Dental and Pharmaceu-
tical association, negro association
formed to combat the spread of tu-
berculosis among the race. Plans for
a systematic campaign were discuss
ed and the assistance Of the State
board Of health was rendered to the
members Of the association.
The movement deserves the COOPER
alton of all. If tuberculosis is to be
successfully fought in the south it
must, of course, be stamped out
among the negroes, for it's prevalence
among them is a constant menace to
their white neighbors. Much may be
accomplished by teaching the negroes
the prime Importance of sanitation
and ventilation, and the members of
the association, if they will but carry
ont their avowed intentions. can do a
great deal toward the protection of
their people from the ravages Of the
disease.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-12
Girls Assailant Caught.

Aiken. May 9.-Chargcd with Inc
commission Of one Of the most hcinons
crimes ever p2rprtratel in Aiken
county. Henry Leopard WAS arrested
tins momin" about 9 O'Clock ut his
home, in Langley, and carried to Au-
%uSta. and thence 10 the State Dcnt
tcntiary in Columbia for safe keep
me. The prisoner * charged with
committing" an assault upon The per-
son Of little Lula May Leopard. his
first cousin. Indignation was very
high, and at several times it looked as
II the man could not be gotten away
without trouble, but by a straiayem
Sheriff Rabom evaded the mob and
safely got the prisoner to Augusta.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-12
Brain Leaks.

The mother-in-law is no joke when
the baby is sick.
The pulpit is often benefited by
taking thc pew point Of view.
a gallowS bird may be found roost-
ing on many a family tree.
The rule Of the road-"Kccp to
the r@ht.' And il applies to life's
roads aS well as to other roads.
We presume that the next thing
will be the weeping husbandN paro-
soils big enough to cover the "mcrry
widow' hats.
Did YOU ever notice the distinct
and careful cnunciation of the Young
lady who has Just become the DOS
SCISSOR Of Il gold tooth?
Spcaliin" Of luck--thcrt' the man
whose wife keeps sweet when he I'M
cSpcctcdly takes company home Ia
lunch on waShday.
Speaking" Of atliniicS-thcrc is thc
baby just nicely aud clcanly dressed
and TN" c"al-bucket temporarily for
gotten and allowed to remain in reach.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-12
So Many

Have availed themselves of our
Liberal Offer, viz:
SIS discount on $50 and $50 Organs.
We have concluded to renew the offer for n
short while so as TO get these excellent organs
introduced in evcty county and locality i'll South
Carolina.
Only $40 first payment, $40
Nov 1st, 1908 and balance Nov. 1st, 1909
These terms enable Won to buy this first class
sweet toned Organ which will prove a lasting
treasure.
DON'T DELAY but write at onco for cata,op
and price list to the old established
Malone Music House,
Columbia, S. c.
PIANOS AND ORGANS.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-12
SIMPLE WASH CURES ECZEMA
Itching, Burning Skin Disease Routed
Without Use of Injurious
Drugs

Great inventors often have been
praised for surrendcring the secrets
of their discoveries. Practically the
same thing happened in the medical
world in the case Of DR.. Decatur d.
Dennis, the eminent skin specialist of
Chicago.
Mr.. Dennis, in his own Office prac-
tlce, discovered that pure vegetable
oil of wintergrccn, properly mixed
with other simple remedies was prac-
tically a sure specific for Eczema
psoriasis, barber's itch, salt rhcum,
and other itching skin diseases. But
the oil of wintcrgreen alone was
found ineffective. Tt required other
mild ingredients such as glyccrine and
thymol compounded with the winter
green, to produce the real eczema
cure.
This compounded d. d. D. Prcscrip-
ton positively takes away The itch
at once-the instant it is applied to
The skin. This vegetable liquid does
away with dcleterious drugs so long
used III an attempt to doctor the
blood. whereas modern science has de-
terminad that eczema is first and all
the time 4 skin disease.
If yon want to know more about
The merits of d. d. d. Prescription,
call at our store. We vonch for this
remedy. ". G. Mayes, Ncwbcrry, S.
q
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-12
ECZEMA NOW CURABLE.
All Itching Skin Diseases Which Are
Not Hereditary Instantly Reiev-
ed by Oil of Wintergreen.
Can Eczema be cured7
Some physicians say aye

Can Eczema be cured7
Some physicians say eyes"
Some say "No.'
The real question is, "Wnat is
meant by Eczema7" If you mean
those Scaly cruptioms, those diseases
which make their first appearance, not
at birth, but years afterward, and
perhaps moi until middle agc-than
there can no longer be any question
that these forms Of Eczema are cura-
bic.
Simple vegetable oil Of wintcrgrcen,
mixed with other vegetable ingredi-
ents, will kill the germs that infcst
the skin. Apply this prescription to
the skin. and instantly that awful
itch is gone. The very moment the
liquid is applied, that agonizing, tam
talizn% itch disappears, and continu-
ed applications Of this external rcmc-
dy soon cure the disease.
We carry in stock this oil of WIN
t"r@rccn properly compounded into
d. ID. ID. Prescription. While We are
moi sure that il will cure all those
cases of skin trouble which are In
hrrit"d. va positively know that this
d. ID. ID. Prescription. whenever right
~ used. will cure every last ease Of
genuine Eczema or other skin trou-
bic. which did not exist at BIRTH
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-12

trip rates open to the public. Tickets
to be sold May 2nd-3rd, good to re-
turn leaving Norfolk not later than
midnight, May 31st, 1908.
For detailed information, rates,
schedules, etc, apply to Southern
Railway ticket agents or address
j. G. Lusk,
Division Passenger Agent,
Charleston, S. G.
r. ". Hunt,
Asst. Gen'l Passenger Agt,
Atlanta, Ga.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-12
EXCURSION RATES.
Via Southern Railway for Special
Occasions.
4t-1taw.

Baltimore, Md, and return, account
general conference M. e. church, May
6th-30th, 1908. Very low round trip
rates open TO the' public. Tickets to
be sold May 3rd4th-5th, good to leave
Baltimore returning not later than
midnight, May 30th, 1905.
Washington, ID. G., and return, ac-
count Biennial Session National AS
sociation Of Colonial DANES, May 9th
9th, 1908. Very low round trip rates
open to the public. Tickets to be
sold May 3rd-5th, good to return lcav-
ing Washington not later than mid
night, May l2th, 1908. Further OK.
tensions, final limit to leave Washing
ton not later than May 25th, 1905,
can be had upon payment Of fee of so
cents and deposit Of ticket.
Rlcnmond, Va, and return, accoun; !;
National Conference Of Charities and
Correction, May Gth-13th. 1900. Very
low round trip rates open TO Tire pub
lie. Tickets to be sold May lst-lth,
1908. good to return leaving Rich
mond not later than midnight, May
18th. 1908.
Norfolk, Va, and return. account
General Conference 4. NJ. +. church,
May lth-30th, 1905. Very low round
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-12
NEGRO DEATH RATE.
Relatively Greater for tuberculosis
and Pneumonia.
New Orleans Times-Democrat.


The census bureaus report on NOR
tality statistics for 1906, made public
some days ago, while by no means
covering the entire country, presents
some interesting and significant fig
ures on the prevalence of tuberculosis
and its alarming growth among the
negroes. The report is based upon
mortality returns from fifteen Com
monwealths, which are cassed as reg
lstration States, the District Of Co.
lumbla and sevcnty-scvcn cities in
which satisfactory returns were Sc
cured from the municipal authorities.
As no Southern State, save Maryland,
Is included in the registration -
class, the data, SO far as this section
IS concerned. is not Of great value
but the prevalence Of tuberculosis
among the negroes Of other sections
and in the registration cities outside
Of the fifteen registration States is
strikin@ly shown.
( In cities where negroes compose 10
Per cent or over of the population the
$color line was for the first time drawn,
4lnd it is reported thai, while the aver
Khgc white death rate in those munich
slpalitics was 17.2 per cent, the black
5&leath rate was PSI per cent, about
DO per cent higher. The higher rate
RMmong the latter race is attributed
principally to their susceptibility to
pulmonary tuberculosis and pneu-
monia. These two diseases in all the
mortality reports stand at the head
Of the list, the former having caused
1894 deaths per 100000 Of population
and the latter 149.G. OF the rcgistra-
ton States, Maryland had the second
highest death rate from consumption,
and here it's spread among the negroes
is strikingly shown by Inc fact that
the mortality rate for the black was
32l.G per 100000 and only 14G.1 for
the white. California led the list, be-
cause many sufferers from The dis
ease had gone there from other sec
lions Of the country. Tn the city Of
Mobile the negro death rate was G25.2
per 100000 and the white 22G.2. Tn
discussing these returns the bureau
statisticians comment on the fact that
the mortality fro mtubcrculosis in
crcascs with the percentage Of negro
population. b2'h in the registration
cities and n all the registration
States.
This fact is already well knowr
Throughout the south, but lis conrii'-
nation by the census bureau is of ,cs-
pecial local interest just now, becf fiiusc
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-12
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

L will make final settlement on the
estate OF Y. G. Meyers, deceased, in
the probate court for Newberry coun-
ty, on Monday, May 1S, 1908, at IL
a. m., and Immediately thereafter ap-
ply for letters dismissary as exscu-
tor OF said estate. All persons hold
ing claims against said estate will
present them duly attested on or be-
fore that date and all persons indebt-
ed to said estate will make payment.
y S. M. Meyers,
Elk. r. G.. Meyers, deceased.
4t-1taw.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-05-12
Barbecue.

J will give first class barbecue
at }. p. Wick2r's lirovc in No. 2
township on July 4. Everybody will
be expected and a good dinner served.
j. p. Wicker.
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-03-12
Worth Thinking Over
[Fyom the Detroit Ne7osl

The booze bill for the past FIVE years
of prosperity would have paid all our
taxes, and have left us a good bank &C
count The workingnan who is now
out of work, instead of dreading lest
he be out of drink, too, had better con.
slider the matter from an economic
standpoint, If he doesn't want to con.
slider the righteousness" part of it, he
might proftably consider how much he
would have been ahead had the saloons
been closed during the last five years,
If there hadn't been a beer-keg on ev-
cry corner, hanked by free lunch, lur.-
ing his wages from him on payday and
every day thereafter, how much would
he be ahead? Would he be under any
necessity of humiliating himself by seek
ing labor at any price, now that the ma.
ton is in temporary industrial distressi
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-03-12
THE POPE AND PROHIBITION
Berry st. Louis Crowd Cheer When
Told That the "Holy Father"
Stands With Them

THE article which follows is taken
verbatim from the columns of the we'll
known liquor paper, Beverages. 1t is
recommended for charitable perusal and
the sympathies of The National Prohibi-
ZIONIST are extended to all to whom they
may be properly due. The good people
who were hurt by the recent criticisms
of Cardinal Gibbons ought to find their
feelings salved in the sight of this berry
crowd cheering the Pope. - Editorial
Motel
ST. LOUIS, February 26-That Pope
Plus x. is not in sympathy with the
Prohibition idea was publicly stated in
a lecture given here on "The Holy
Father" by Mgr. Franz Collier, pastor
of SIS. Peter and Pauls church to the
Catholic Union of Missouri. The SEN
timent was loudly applauded.
Mgr. Collier has been following the
career of the Pope from his young
priesthood to his present eminence, stat
ing that he knew the needs of the peo-
pie as probably none other.
Picking up glass of water to take a
drink, Mgr. Collier said:
II am reminded of Our old friend,
Anton Roeslein, who was formerly so
we'll known in ST. Louis, but now living
abroad, by this glass of water. Mr..
Roeslein's motto, when water was re-
ferred to, was Inside never, outside
with caution
"This brings to me the thought that
His Holiness, while he believes in every
thing temperate, has no sympathy what
ever with the Prohibition movement.
"He drinks a glass of wine himself
and believes that men should use their
own judgment in what they should eat